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
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