Ess-a-bagel

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359 1ST Ave
New York, NY 10010

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(212) 260-2252
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Best

You know the old saying ""never eat in an empty restaurant"" Well the opposite is true too... if you have to wait 15-20 min on line to get a bagel they are doing something right....

Worst

Way to big and doughy to be a legitimate NY bagel.!I mean bigger isn't always better....

Everything You Want in a Bagel 7/30/2002

Tender crust, fluffy inside, no skimping on the bagel seasonings/additions (raisins, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, etc.) or spreads. A true meal in compact form. The only negative? I work TOO CLOSE to the 3rd Avenue store and have to fight the urge to buy one every day! Pros: cheap eats, always fresh more
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Bagel Heaven 7/30/2002

Bagels are to die for! Warm and delicious, just the right mix between soft and chewy and crunchy on the outside. Don't even need to toast them - more
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The best bagels in New York 7/30/2002

Definitely the best bagels in New York! Great value, great selection, and if you believe it, usually great service as well! more
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Once you've had an Ess-a bagel... 7/28/2002

Once you've had an Ess-a bagel, no other bagel will do. Other bagels just don't compare to Ess-a bagels. Friends from out of town take them home by the dozens. Pros: The best bagel in NY Cons: The place is small more
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Ess is Bess 7/25/2002

Best bagel in Manhattan (but there are still better ones in Queens. H&H are punctured tires coasting on an undeserved rep from years ago. more
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The only TRUE bagel 7/25/2002

Enormous bagels still warm from the oven. Don't ask to have your bagel toasted, or you'll be told - ""That's only good for stale bagels."" And they're right! more
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The best Bagels in the city 7/23/2002

The food and atmosphere here is great. It's the perfect place for a giant bagel and Dr. Brown's cream soda. You can't help my say mmmmm while you're eating. Pros: fun service, great sandwiches more
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if it had a bed i'd call this home 7/22/2002

great bagels, thick cream cheese, clean, cool and simple. grab a newspaper and sit here all morning as real new york passes in and out. more
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bless-a-bagel 7/21/2002

I go to the one on 51st street. There is an elderly gentleman behind the counter who is both knowledgeable about everything and everyone, but he is also funny and very kind to children. As for the bagels, they are huge, tasty and can be spread with wonderful ""stuff"". I love going there, getting a bagel and coffee and watching the tourists and the world go by. Pros: ambiance, bagels, staff Cons: lack of seating, noisy chairs more
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Best bagel 7/19/2002

They have by far the best bagels in New York. more
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take bagel, leave topping 6/12/2002

Living close by I get their bagels almost daily, I'd especially recommend the 9 grain. And they've recently been giving the kids cookies. However, if you want anything on the bagel I'd travel to 1st & 53rd to Tal to get your appetizing. All of Ess's salads, cheese, etc. are bland. If you go to Tal don't leave without their vegetable spread, yum! Pros: boil their bagels, quick service, location Cons: tasteless toppings, tiny tables, more $ 2 eat instore more
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The best on the East Side 5/19/2002

The line is long for a reason. Ess-a-Bagels are addictive. Delicious and fresh. Plus the staff is hilarious and friendly. more
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Editorial

  • The Scene
    The interior of Ess-a-Bagel, which opened in 1976 near the northwestern edge of Stuyvesant Town, has all the appeal of a breakfast nook at a Howard Johnson's, with a chintzy...

  • 11/19/2004 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon 06:00 AM-09:00 PM;Tue 06:00 AM-09:00 PM;Wed 06:00 AM-09:00 PM;Thu 06:00 AM-09:00 PM;Fri 06:00 AM-09:00 PM;Sat 06:00 AM-05:00 PM;Sun 06:00 AM-05:00 PM
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  • Neighborhoods: Stuyvesant Town, Midtown
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