Ratings of Ess-a-Bagel

google
Google
4.4
(892 Reviews)
yelp
Yelp
4.0
(987 Reviews)
tripadvisor
TripAdvisor
4.5
(668 Reviews)

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Location & Hours

Bustling kosher cafe for bagels sandwiches with many cream cheeses & meats, plus soups & salads.

324 1st Ave.
New York, NY 10009
Monday
6:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
6:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
6:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
6:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
6:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
6:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
6:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Recent Reviews

google
Mar 2024
1 - Menu = 5/5. Many great choices and very clearly designed. 2 - Reservations = 5/5 Not needed, but definitely be prepared to wait on line because this place is AWESOME! 3 - Drinks = 5/5 . Many Selections of cold and hot drinks 4 - Food = 10000/10000 . These bagels are absolutely amazing and definitely the best I ever had in my entire existence on this planet. Dozens of fresh spreads , cream cheese , Lox, Whitefish, ect: 5 - Ambiance = 5/5 . What you would expect from a NYC bagel joint. Plenty of tables and a bathroom. 6 - Dining space for patrons = 4/5. Kinda tight but this is Manhatten, so,,,,, 7 - Cleanness = 5/5 Clean for a busy NYC bagel shop. Bathrooms are also clean. 8 - Cost = $$$$/ $$$$$. 4/5. Above average for manhattan bagels but 1000000% worth it! 9 - Value = 5/5 There is a reason why you must wait on line to get the chance to purchase these amazing, boiled then baked on premises bagels. 10 - Location = 5/5 Accessible from all Mass transit.
google
Mar 2024
Quick and fast but line can be long. I started from the door and it took about 10 minutes to get to the front. The bagel is good. They are so generous with the spread. I got salmon lox and love the taste with a little salty on everything. You better order quickly wnd you do have like 10 minutes to make you your mind. I think the price is a little much but it’s the city tax right? This place is small but effective on getting you in and out.
google
Mar 2024
친절한데 그렇게 맛있는지는 모르겠다 아침 8시 전에 가면 바로 먹을 수 있음 한국인들 맨날 먹는건 everything bagel with signature favorite 느끼하고 짜니 hot coffee 랑 같이 먹는게 좋음 건강식 느낌 받음
google
Mar 2024
Good but pricy worthy give a try.
google
Mar 2024
My husband’s favorite bagel shop in NYC. Solid place to get a classic NY style bagel.
google
Feb 2024
do not believe a review less than a five. this place is my lifeline. <3

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Ess-a-Bagel is rated an average of 4.3/5 stars across various online platforms.

(212) 260-2252

324 1st Ave., New York, NY 10009