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Posted by Mike NYC on 10/25/2009
Best Bagel in New York, but ...
This bagel is incredible. Everything bagel with veggie cream cheese for $2 and change is a great deal, too. But Ess-a has a fatal flaw. They refuse to toast your bagel. "They're already warm" is the excuse I was given by the man at the counter a few weeks ago when I went in, which is absurd for two reasons. 1) The customer, but the server, should be the one who determines what temperature is "warm enough" considering it is me and you who are, you know, the person actually EATING the bagel. I like my bagel to be HOT, not warm. Additionally, by the time I get home to put it in my mouth, the bagel is, at best, room temperature "warm." That is not how I like to eat my bagel. 2) It's not just a temperature thing; it's a texture thing. I like my bagel to be crispy -- I enjoy the crunch of it being toasted. It's a personal preference. So why won't Ess-a accommodate their customers' wishes? I would take more seriously their claims that they wish not to sully how a bagel is "supposed to be prepared" if when you ordered an egg sandwich they didn't stick it in the microwave. Finally, I will continue to go back and just get cream cheese on the side and just toast at home because they really are that good.
Posted by Anonymous on 03/20/2009
service
I can not believe how unfriendly the staff is here. For a bagel place that has clearly declined and is suffering in business, they should try a bit harder. The bagels are decent, but the attitude will prevent me from going back.
Posted by Marlo on 03/04/2009
Not nice
Unpleasant experience several times until I learned to go elsewhere.
Posted by Anonymous on 10/27/2008
good food, overpriced, horrible service
their overpriced bagels are tasty but they have the worst customer service. they are impatient, rude and inconsiderate. one time, the guy made a racial joke on my friend - we left in disbelief & would never come back again.
Posted by Anonymous on 07/15/2008
Student or not, a great place to eat
When I was attending Simon Baruch Junior High School 104, Ess-a-Bagel was one of the places I went to frequently for lunch. Their topping selection was unique and awesome. It was because of them that I was able to try strawberry and/or blueberry cream cheese!!! As if that's not enough, they put quite a heap of it on the bagel too!!! You should definitely check it out!!!
Posted by anony on 04/07/2008
Best Bagel Okay Atmosphere
i went here after my cousin recommended me to, and this place has the best bagels ever. the vegetable cream cheese was delicious!
Posted by ronni on 02/27/2008
best bagels - who needs atmosphere
Ess-a-Bagels are the best in NYC. Born in the Bronx, bagels were a staple in my house. When I tasted this bagel I knew there was no reason to buy any other. My favorite: the multigrain with oats on the crust (yes I know it's not traditional but it's an experience), needs no cream cheese or topping to enhance the taste.