Every time I go to New York we have to make a special trip to Ess-a-Bagel. Folks there are super friendly and helpful with a good sense of humor. Have been there every few years for 16 years and has always been a nice experience. They have a TON of toppings with every kind of bagel you could imagine. Could... More

I went to Ess-A-Bagel on the recommendation of an associate from NY. The Bagels are good quality NY style bagels - large with a good chewy outer layer (note - I actually prefer the slimmer Montreal style but these were a good example of NY style). I did not encounter the bad service that others mention in reviews or the... More

I've had great bagels in Montreal, Jerusalem and Toronto, so my expectations of NY bakeries were low. On a previous trip to NYC, I was disappointed by the bagels. I was pleasantly surprised this time, though the price of food was higher than I'm used to, at Ess-a. My kids are discriminating bagel eaters, as they've had the best: Fairmont,... More

Lots of cream cheese favors and good bagels. Super crowded late morning. Still not sure how the line was supposed to work. Sassy NYC stereotype staff compared to the rest of those I encountered around the city. Would have been better if less hectic!

One of the best bagels I have ever had. This New York bagel place is amazing. The line of people is usually to the door but it moves pretty quick. We continue to go back to this place every time we are NYC. If you are looking to seat inside this place to eat your bagel be ready to be... More

Always loved bagels, looked forward to going to NYC and sampling good NYC deli's. My sister told me 'bout this place. What a gem!!! After having morning coffee & bagels with wife.....we bought 40 to bring home. What else can I say??? MMmmmmm

We called in for bagels mid afternoon after the lunchtime rush. We had the smoked salmon bagel with far too much cream cheese which we carefully removed.Was great to sit and watch the range of customers coming in to stock up on bagels and flavoured creamcheeses.We were glad we made the effort to find it.

I when to this bagel restaurant with the sole purpose of writing a review, this is what I found. Let’s start with location; getting there was a pain this place is too retreat from the middle of the city, no subway or anything (taxi or long walk), so getting there is the first thing you are not going to enjoy.... More

These big bagels are really wonderful. They're crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. They do go a bit overboard on the cream cheese so you might want to ask them to go lightly or just ask for it on the side. If you're eating in, be prepared to fight for a table and don't expect... More