Classic NYC bagel institution est. 1976, famous for its massive, chewy bagels & diverse cream cheese options [1].
ESS-A-BAGEL is a classic New York bagel shop established in 1976, renowned for its enormous, chewy bagels and a wide array of cream cheese flavors. The shop offers a full menu of bagel sandwiches and maintains its popularity despite often long lines, with multiple locations serving the city. It's considered a quintessential New York bagel experience by many.
ESS-A-BAGEL is celebrated for its signature enormous, chewy bagels, offered in various flavors. They boast a wide selection of house-made cream cheese spreads, from sweet to savory, and also serve a full menu of bagel sandwiches. While many customers rave about the quality and size of the bagels, a few comments suggest inconsistency or disappointment, particularly with certain locations or online orders.
"Customers frequently recommend the bagels, especially the large, chewy varieties, and specific combinations like the scallion cream cheese on an everything bagel are highlighted as a quintessential NYC experience. Chicken salad is also mentioned as a good item to get."
Customers generally praise ESS-A-BAGEL for its delicious, large bagels and variety of cream cheese spreads, though some express mixed feelings about consistency and certain locations. Despite occasional criticisms, many consider it a top-tier bagel spot.
Important Note
There are mixed opinions on the quality and size of bagels, with some customers reporting inconsistencies, especially with online orders or specific locations. Some users suggest that certain locations might be better than others, and one comment advises against the Financial District location.
"This user recommended dropping Ess-a-Bagel from the itinerary."
Negative"This commenter advised skipping Ess-a-Bagel."
Negative"The user is planning a trip to NYC and included Ess-a-Bagel on their list of potential restaurants to visit."
Neutral"This user advised skipping Ess-a-Bagel and suggested Tal Bagel as an alternative if in the area, or consulting a bagel list otherwise."
Negative"The user added Ess-a-bagel to their list after receiving a recommendation."
Neutral"This user finds the lines at Ess-a-bagel to be trustworthy in terms of moving quickly."
Neutral"The commenter states that the longest they have ever waited at Ess-a-bagel was 10 minutes and considers it their favorite bagel spot in NYC."
Positive"This user indicated that pre-ordering online is the preferred method for Ess-a-bagel."
Neutral"The commenter points out that online pre-ordering is an option at Ess-a-bagel."
Neutral"Ess-a-bagel can have lines, especially on weekends, but the commenter finds it worth the wait and considers them their favorite bagels."
Positive"Ess-a-bagel is praised for its good bagels, variety of cream cheese flavors, sandwich options, and even egg creams. The commenter notes that while there might be a short line at peak times, it moves quickly due to sufficient staff."
Positive"This user recommends Ess-a-Bagel in Manhattan as one of their preferred bagel spots."
Positive"This user recommends Ess-a-Bagel in Manhattan as one of their preferred bagel spots."
Positive"States that the quality of Ess-a-Bagel has significantly declined over the past ten years."
Negative"Essa Bagel was suggested for breakfast near the Waldorf."
Positive"Expresses surprise at the popularity of PopUp Bagels on 57th Street, given that Ess-a-Bagel is nearby and typically a strong competitor."
Neutral"The user has been to Ess a Bagel before and plans to revisit it, as it was recommended as a bagel option."
Positive"Ess a Bagel is recommended as a bagel shop, suggested as an alternative to Pick A Bagel."
Positive"This commenter suggested Ess-a-Bagel as a quick bite option."
Positive"The author described the experience at Ess-a-Bagel with scallion cream cheese on an everything bagel as a perfect NYC bagel experience, noting the very generous smear."
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