Bagelicious

One of the best benefits of Yelp when traveling is getting a peek at where the locals go. You…read morealways want to find the local gems in a region, and this past weekend we found just that in Water Street Bagel in Syracuse, NY. The place was bustling, all seats taken, people standing waiting on their order, and others dashing in for their carry out orders. There's good reason for that, the food, the coffee, the service, the vibe was all excellent. Inside is clean, simply decorated, and everything from the food to the kitchen is visible. It's simply part of the decor. We purchased some bagels from the previous day, some breakfast sandwiches and coffee. The coffee was bold, rich and fresh. The bagels delicious, all of the sandwich parts cooked to perfection. There's a friendly, warm vibe inside that extends from the staff and is entrenched in the food and coffee. Just a fantastic place for bagels and, I have to admit, NY bagels are next level. If you're in Syracuse, I highly recommend you make sure you make Water Street Bagel one of your stops.

We usually pick Water Street Bagel as our go-to bagel spot just in relativity of its proximity to…read moreour home. We've had a few mixed experiences in the past but we do keep going back. The staff always seem to be hard at work as they are clearly in high demand. We were lucky this visit because all of the bagels were super fresh as it was peak busy hours. We also were lucky because we actually found parking quite quickly & didn't have to circle the block. I appreciate they offer sandwich options but I usually stick with a bagel & some form of cream cheese for myself because that's just usually my preference. This visit I got a rosemary salt bagel with salmon cream cheese. It was simple & perfectly what I was looking for that day. It's a beautiful space that is well lit & well decorated. It's easy to find them with their sign out front. It can get a bit crowded inside if they're busy but that's nothing to complain about it's just the reality of the space they are working with. Last note- it does always smell really amazing when you walk in there.

Wood fired bagels an incredible luxury!

Rosemary Salt Bagel w/ Garlic Herb Cream Cheese

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Auburn Bagel Company

4.5(28 reviews)

22.4 mi

Amazing NYC-style bagels with great schmears and lox! Friendly staff, great vibe and friendly…read morehang. Local art on the walls and a lot of other amazing sandwiches for breakfast and lunch. Recommend

Auburn Bagel Co. made its debut in downtown Auburn in 2025, introducing New York City-style bagels…read moreto the area with a wide array of fresh handmade bagels that include flavors like poppy, sesame, whole wheat, pumpernickel and more. Owner Tony Daddabbo, an Auburn native, honed his bagel-making skills in New York City at the popular "Columbia Bagel" just a few blocks from Columbia University. Daddabbo said the key to making an authentic New York City-style bagel is to keep it simple and fresh, using five simple ingredients: Water, yeast barley malt, syrup, salt and flour. Wife and I recently stopped into Auburn Bagel company to grab a quick bite before running some chores. It was around 1030AM on a Sunday, and there were already plenty of customers dining or ordering. We looked at the menu and my wife decided on a Bagel Weck sandwich on pumpernickel - roast beef, creamy horseradish and a side of aus jus for dipping, while I chose a chicken parm sandwich on a garlic bagel. The line to order moved quickly, employees were friendly, and our food was made relatively quickly, and we enjoyed our food - my only complaint was my bagel was a bit too toasted and crispy for my liking, but that's all preference and there was nothing wrong with the sandwich itself. We did think it was a tad pricey (over $12 for each for a bagel sandwich), but they were a decent size and were filling. We'd definitely return.

Dining room

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DeWitt Bagel

4.4(72 reviews)

10.7 mi

Very good gluten free chicken salad bagel. I will definitely be back next time I am in town!read more

Amazing place! Was in the area from Portland Maine and wanted to bring back NY Bagles for work and…read morefamily! I ordered over 50+ around 24 hours ish notice (which I know is usually hard to make being in the food industry myself) and they did an amazing job! Bags were organized and had cute little messages! Would totally recommend stopping!

Local sausage Meat, Egg and Cheese Sandwich on a garlic bagel

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Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwich

Flour And Salt Cafe

4.5(79 reviews)

40.6 mi

Its always a great place to go and get your eats on The people are always friendly and its a…read moreclean establishment as well to boot lol

We was up in Hamilton, NY for a wedding this past weekend and all we heard about for places to grab…read morebreakfast was @flourandsalt and you will know where it is when you see the line!! We was third in line but the line definitely moved quickly the bagel sandwiches we got were soooo good & the chocolate babka bun was OTW!! So if your are ever In Hamilton put this on your list of stops. Also grab some coffee with everything else here it is a must as well!! The overall ambiance of this location is super cute but super active so hanging out in store gets a little loud not a bad thing but definitely something to keep in mind if meeting someone here.

Chocolate Babka

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Rise & Grind Cafe

4.0(45 reviews)

6.6 mi

Sweet little place. Good healthy food and nice place to mingle or study. I moved away from the area…read moreand I miss this place!

I ordered a sausage, egg and cheese and a skinny latte. The sausage was very low quality and tasted…read morelike a wet dog. The latte was weak and too sweet (very artificial tasting). My husband's sandwich was also disgusting, the guacamole was clearly old (very brown) and tasted horrible, the bacon on it was most likely microwaved, such low quality bacon and then to microwave it too??!! Overpriced Slop!

Dragon Fruit Green Tea Lemonade (I couldn't decide on tea or lemonade so the wonderful workers suggested a mix!)

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Teddy Graham ice latte

Cazenovia Bagel

4.2(39 reviews)

24.3 mi

Stopped by here for breakfast and I thought the food was really good! I got the L-E-O breakfast…read moresandwich, which came with smoked salmon, egg, onion, and cream cheese. It was the perfect ratio of bread to fillings. The plain bagel had a great texture. This place has plenty of seating inside and the service is quick. I would definitely stop by here next time I'm in town.

Zero star this is an everything this is the third time !!! Won't be back I have seen quality go…read moredown hill in the last 6 months

Breakfast

The L-E-O Sandwich

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Collegetown Bagels

3.8(497 reviews)

49.9 mi

Stopped by a couple of times to this popular place right at the edge of Cornell. Had the 6 Mile…read moreCreek, West End Melt and the Zabs - all good. Friendly service but there can be a bit of wait for the food (we waited about 20 minutes each time)

I LOVE CTB. I have been going here since I was a freshman in College back in '95/'96...30 years…read morelater when we visit Ithaca I make sure we stop here at least once and my kids enjoy it too. Here is our latest visit food: - 2 Plain Bagels: my son got this - Mexican: I always get this. The service is quick here and the Commons location has a nice spot to sit down.

Hazelnut oat milk latte

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Order counter

Recess Coffee House & Roastery

4.3(260 reviews)

8.7 mi

I really enjoy the coffee from recess coffee. I do think the matcha leaves a lot to be desired, it…read moreis rather bland and tasteless but their coffee is great. Service is great and it's always crowded whenever we go. I do recommend checking it out here!

I was looking for a coffee shop in Syracuse that had a comfortable, laid-back atmosphere and stayed…read moreopen later than most cafes, so I decided to check out Recess. Overall, I enjoyed my visit. The vibe was relaxed and low-key, making it a good place to sit down and get some work done. I spent some time working while I was there and appreciated having a space where I could focus without feeling rushed. The staff was pleasant, and one of the employees was kind enough to take a picture for me when I asked, which I appreciated. The only thing that stood out to me was that there wasn't much of a greeting or acknowledgment when I walked in, but it wasn't a huge issue. The seating was okay. The chair I chose wasn't the most comfortable for an extended stay, but it got the job done. There was also some rock music playing during my visit, which helped create a casual atmosphere. I didn't order any coffee or food this time around, so I can't speak to the menu yet. This visit was more about finding a place to work and unwind for a bit. Would I come back? Yes. While I'm still searching for my go-to coffee lounge in Syracuse, Recess is definitely a spot I'd visit again. It has a chill, unpretentious vibe that makes it easy to settle in and spend some time there. I forgot to take more pictures will do when I go back.

Recess Coffee House, Syracuse

The Omegatine

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Riverwalk Bagel

4.0(29 reviews)

26.3 mi

Good food fast service and a pleasant atmosphere and sitting area…read more My biggest issue is with the ordering process. The POS system was down but they could take mobile orders. Not a problem just use the app. App request personal information. Still not a problem most online orders do. Was not however expecting it to be printed on my receipt and just left out for anyone to see.

Ordered three Spicy Hobo sandwiches today. Two with extra hot sauce and onions (an addition $0.65…read moreper sandwich). Neither of the latter two sandwiches were made properly, both missing onion and extra hot sauce. Beyond that, the order was not left in the area where online orders are usually left so we had to wait more time than was necessary to receive our orders. As with Riverwalk Coffee, I understand it was busy today but if something as simple as a few extra customers can upset the balance there so easily, I imagine either more people need to be working there or perhaps less people who crack so easily under pressure.

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T C.

6 years ago

Always great. They are fast the food is always great and the people are great. Highly recommended.

Sm D.

27 days ago

overpriced fired my friend for no reason like get out dont go to bagelicious of bayberry

Bagelicious - bagels - Updated September 2026

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