Riverdale Bagels

Bagel fresher than bakery across street. Place to go for bagels

Great bagels Friendly staff.

I've been shopping at Riverdale Bagels for many years now. They have the best bagels and spreads, but they also have so much more. From different kinds of breakfast and lunch options. Including the very best muffins and pastries. The staff is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC.

Slow service bad attitude bagels are ok

I entered the bagel shop around 15 minutes before 1pm, but the service I received was like they were already preparing to close. The service was very unwelcoming, and it felt like the staff member didn't want to serve me. He was unhelpful and not pleasant at all. It was quite shameful that he acted like this towards me, but when others entered the shop, he became very pleasant towards them. I had just moved into the area and was so excited to try out the local bagel shop, but my experience was utterly uncomfortable and a huge disappointment.

The bagels are on point but the customer service was a complete miss. We came in 40min before they closed. We were patient as one person ahead of us completed their order. It took another 10min to be acknowledged and when we asked for additions to our bagel were told the grill was turned off. I’ve worked in food service. To have the grill off ten minutes before close is reasonable but 40min?! It was clear they didn’t want to service us. Despite the hype, I would avoid this spot.

Among the best in the 5 boroughs (the only Bronx bagelry ranked on Eater's 22 Best Bagel Joints in NYC. See photo.) The bagels are crisp on the outside, chewy inside and big. Spreads are appropriately generous making a perfect meal which I partake in almost any time of the day! It is a small store, no seating, no frills. Just great bagels and spreads and a few other items like Bev's, cookies and chips to go. Also, ample free parking in shopping center across the street.