Zabar's Gourmet Catering
(212) 787-2000
245 W 80th St
New York,
NY
10024
40.7848
-73.9798
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Upper West Side
Last updated 4.01.09
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In Short
Fresh bagels with whitefish, piping-hot coffee and ticket numbers that take eons to be called--it's Zabar's lore, and it gets pretty thick. The store has two floors, and shopping there can be like boarding the A train at rush hour. It's also far from fancy or uniform--don't be surprised to spot crates haphazardly piling up. Still, the smoked fish section is superb, the cheese selection can't be beat, and, upstairs, a huge array of cookware is sold at legendarily low prices.
User Reviews
kranickm
April 18, 2008
Things at Zabar's that make any trip worthwhile... Knishes. Thick, warm, buttery tasty goodness. Rugelach. Salty sweet, delicious fillings, pop one in your mouth and you wind up eating the whole container. Savory sweet and so good. Fruit and cheese strudel. Need I say more? My family used to serve them at Christmas. Worth every penny. Fabulous deli counter, delicious cheeses and meats. The matzo ball soup is so terrifically fantastic. GO! DON'T THINK JUST GO! it's always busy, it's always crowded. There's a reason. See for yourself!
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bliv
December 05, 2006
Had a very disappointing experience in the quick service cafe next to Zabar's. the lox/cream cheese on a bagel that they advertised in the window, came pre-made and shrink wrapped in plastic, and the stingy amount of salmon inside was laughable. we asked for tomato and onion to put on the bagel, and they said no, not available. also ordered hot mini-latkes, which turned out to be premade and thrown into the microwave for warmth. overall a very disappointing experience. if you want a slice of NY heaven that is lox/cream cheese/onion/tomato on a bagel, goto Essa Bagel or any other NYC bagel establishment, or better yet, buy the salmon at Zabar's smoked fish counter, the bagels at H&H down the street, and make your own sandwich.
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Anonymous
August 16, 2006
i recently discovered the iced coffee at zabar's and now i can't stop thinking about it (it almost rivals dunkin donuts'). just be careful when you specify how you like your coffee - i've had to stop the server from putting heavy whipping cream in there instead of half-n-half. however, i've always liked it here - i rarely buy anything, but it's fun to just walk around and look at the fun kitchen gadgets and the food. good people-watching spot, too.
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