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Ess-a-Bagel in New York is a must-visit for bagel lovers, with a huge variety of sandwich and cream cheese options. The wait can be long, especially on weekends, but the delicious bagels are well worth it. The bagels are large and flavorful, although some customers mentioned a preference for more toasted bagels. The cream cheese assortment is a pleasant surprise, and the menu offers a range of options to satisfy different tastes. While the staff can come off as intimidating when busy, they are friendly and accommodating once engaged. Overall, Ess-a-Bagel is a top destination for those looking for a delicious and satisfying bagel experience in New York City.

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4.1 ★ from 6070 reviews
Shah
23.07.2023 - 17:39

Some of the largest bagels I’ve had in a long time. The Egg Cheese Sandwich, Plain bagel, and Cinnamon Raisin bagel were all delicious, but I do wish all three...

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Marc
23.07.2023 - 17:39

By far the best bagel in NYC, IMO! Been coming here for years, never a disappointment. Line can be long at times and lots of tourists since this is a known gem....

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4.3 ★ from 517 reviews
Maude
06.09.2023 - 11:57

Wow. Just wow. I love breakfast everything particularly breakfast bagels. This place was the best breakfast bagel place I have ever been to in my life. The opti...

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Stacey
06.09.2023 - 11:57

The signature favorite (nova lox, scallion creme cheese, tomato, lettuce, onion and capers) is large enough for two people. Bagels are delicious. I can understa...

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5.0 ★ from 2 reviews
Soham
02.11.2023 - 06:37

Simply amazing. Best bagel I have ever had in my life. Cannot get better than this! We got a sesame bagel with plain cream cheese and an everything bagel with v...

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Igor
02.11.2023 - 06:37

I heard a lot about this place and hell yeah! The signature and the BLT bagels were delicious. The place is busy and there was a bit of line. We got the signatu...

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Sirved
5.0 ★ from 2 reviews
Igor
16.01.2024 - 16:45

I heard a lot about this place and hell yeah! The signature and the BLT bagels were delicious. The place is busy and there was a bit of line. We got the signatu...

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Anthony
16.01.2024 - 16:45

5/5! Absolutely delicious! I've been looking for a good bagel spot, and I can say this is one of my top 5's so far. When I got here, there was quite a long line...

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5.0 ★ from 2 reviews
Abdul
26.12.2017 - 14:00

Tried a few places during my visit to NYC and Ess-a-Bagel was the clear winner. I'm happy I read other reviews before I came because I learned about the

Brennon
26.12.2017 - 14:00

Yummy!! The line out the door is not for no reasonTheir bagels are deliciousThey offer several varieties of bagel and cream cheese options.

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