Ess-A-Bagel

09/14/11

NASTY bagels, NASTIER service

by kat-nyc

The worst bagels from a supposed-NYC bagel shop! Rude service from both counter staff and cashier doesn't make matters better. For a better bagel and friendly service, Bagel Works on First Ave. between 66th/67th wins big time. Nearer runner up is Tal Bagels on First Ave. between 53rd/54th. If these options don't work, you're better off frequenting the friendly bagel street cart guy on the NE corner of 52nd/Third. Maybe not the best bagels, but better than Ess-a-Bagel and far friendlier.

03/18/11

good bagels - HORRIBLE SERVICE!!!

by CharlieBeee

The only reason why we place orders with Ess-a-Bagel is because they are located right across the street from our office and their bagels are pretty decent. Even with a days order notice and being 30 feet away, they can manage to screw up an order of, yea - you guessed it, BAGELS! On top of that, they managed to arrive 45 minutes LATE! If you're catering meetings and other events with these guys, don't expect it to arrive on time because it NEVER does! The people who answer the phone are horribly rude! Clearly because they don't own the place and could care less how it's run. We called to inquire about our order 30 minutes after it should have arrived and the response was, "The guy left, what do you want me to say?!" Are you kidding me? What kind of service is this? Further more, YOU'RE ACROSS THE STREET!!! You were suppose to be here 30 minutes ago. No apology. The food arrived 15 minutes later reaking of fish. When I asked the delivery person why the food arrived so late, he said, "We ran out of bagels." Eh???

06/25/10

Hands Down Best Bagels in NYC

by Jessica Lynn

I used to work about 10 blocks from here and I would walk there for lunch all the time. They are without a doubt the best bagels in the city. I try to avoid coming here on the weekens because its always super crowded. But, if you can't go any other time its definitely worth the wait!

• Pros: Best bagels in the city!
• Cons: On the weekends the line at the this place is insane!

05/11/08

Best Bagels Anywhere

by dancendrink

I just love Ess-a-Bagel. I've been coming here for 8 years and I have never sampled a better bagel. Fresh baked, they're hot a crispy on the outside and steamy soft on the inside. I love the veggie cream cheese and white fish salad. They give so much cream cheese, I like to buy an extra bagel and make a second sandwich for later. Just be prepared for a wait at peak times, watch out for tourists with lots of shopping bags, and bring your appetite. They also have reliable delivery.

• Pros: Best bagels anywhere, large variety of bagels, schmears, and salads
• Cons: Long waits

02/18/08

Great cream cheese, reasonable.

by nishnish2000

I had the whole wheat bagel - was trying to be healthy. I guess next time I would try something flavored. The creamcheese here was great, I tried the LITE veggie cream cheese and sundried tomato CC... they were both excellent.

Next time i'd wanna try the jalapeno CC.

$3.35 for a bagel with cream cheese.

coffee here was pretty good too.

• Pros: Cream Cheese, Bagel, Cost
• Cons: none