I grew up in NY and this place feels like the best parts of what I miss for food from home. Great breakfast and NY sandwiches.

I worked up quite an appetite after Zumba. So off I went to Big City Bagels. I never knew there were so many permutations of bagel choices. After spinning my brain a bit, I decided on an everything bagel with egg whites, avocado and sausage...the perfect combo! So delicious... There is a reason why the restaurant is called big city. The bagels are huge. The restaurant is family owned. Love frequenting family owned establishments... There is a small about of seating inside. Looking at their case you can see they have a number of fresh meats displayed. It's a must try! read more

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Best bagel shop in Austin, hands down! Quick and to the point service, and bagels that will have you saying "oh, did we just find our new go to spot?". First time here, and can only speak for the pastrami egg &cheese, and the bacon egg & cheese, but we will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu! read more

Big City Bagels and Subs - Pastrami egg and cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Super good!! Sandwich was huge, bread was fresh, tasty and generous ingredients, and looked to be made with care. Staff were friendly and smiling. I had the 8" uptown, added ham, and it was great. I read a review that said something about seating arrangement was limited and "weird." ??? I found there was plenty of seating for the size of this establishment and it's arrangement had me feelin no kinda way... What an odd thing to complain about... anywho, very good, wasn't overpriced, and fresh. I found them by accident when my pup was having surgery in that area. Wish I lived closer...thank you! read more

This place is truly the best for a bagel sandwich! I have come here every so often for the last two years and it is consistently good. Me and my boyfriend love the pastrami egg and cheese bagel sandwich. Recently he added peppers and onions and it was so good! Gave it more of a Philly cheesesteak vibe! The employees here are always super nice and service is great. Can't recommend enough! read more

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Bagel was so so yummy and everyone working there was so kind! Will definitely be going back!!! read more

Big City Bagels and Subs - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food - Was great for what it was nice breakfast food Service - Quick and fast maybe waited 5 minutes thats great for the morning Ambiance - Clean went pretty early so not super busy Would come again read more

A must visit any time you are in the area! The closest we have come to a New York deli in TX. read more

Big City Bagels and Subs - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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If you like Reuben sandwiches, I swear to God, you will not find a better one anywhere!!!!!!! But you might want to find someone to split it with cause it's huge! I'm kind of freaking out here because this pastrami is so succulent and flavorful ... I kind of wish I was hungrier because I don't want it to go to waste! (PS if anyone knows how to reheat a hot sandwich and sure like to know!). I got a couple bagels and veggie cream cheese for tomorrow. I'm sure they'll be top notch too! Please people, don't skip this little fabulous hole in the wall. I know I'll be back regularly. read more

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Moving day lunch? Say LESS. Talk about a sandwich place that doesnt skimp out on meat. I didnt even know what pastrami was and decided to get it because my friend was raving about it and it was a 10/10 decision. Delicious!!!! I also love saurkraut and it complimented the pastrami perfectly. I want more!!! read more

Big City Bagels and Subs - Hot Pastrami Reuben - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I'm kinda bummed at the sandwich I just received. It was nothing as described. The meat was dry and flavorless. The meat was stringy. It was a tough bite and required excessive pulling to acquire an actual portion. I have to believe this was a bad day. I know they can do better. read more

Big City Bagels and Subs - What was described and what was received. - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Food was delicious and service was great! If you are looking for a great bagel or sandwich this is a go to spot! read more

Big City Bagels and Subs - Hot Pastrami with Jack Cheese And Mustard - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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How do you write a review for this place? Terrific food at somewhat reasonable prices, but an owner that is well known for abusing customers and neighbors. After visiting, I was volunteering at the food bank next-door and he came in and yelled at them for supposedly having some of their volunteers parked in front of his place. (All as they are packing food for underprivileged kids.) And yet the food is good. Five stars without the attitude. Alas. Perhaps the mystique of the rude owner works in New York but it doesn't make for a good look here. Grow a soul, sir, life is beautiful and your neighbors are doing amazing things. Maybe take them some bagels and cream cheese every now and then? read more

Big City Bagels and Subs - Lox sandwich on garlic - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

I was nervous after reading the reviews, but I decided to go in because I really wanted some bagels. I was greeted in a very warm and friendly way as soon as I walked in. They sold me individual bagels and were very kind and patient as I decided. I highly recommend this place and I'm not sure at all why there are bad reviews on here. These guys are great. read more

Great bagels, weird-mannered staff. I found this place through Google maps, as I've been craving bagel sandwiches for breakfast recently. This location was about a 10 minute drive from where I was, and seemed like it had decent reviews and ample options to choose from. The shop itself is set up like a Subway/sandwich shop, but the seating is limited despite a wide open entrance. All the staff seemed huddled/stressed behind the tiny counter at the back of the shop. The cashier was quiet and polite, but the guy slicing bagels seemed pretty uptight (um, but it's a quite Sunday morning in North Austin? We're not in Time Square with tourists lining up around the block?). I ended up getting an Egg & Cheese bagel sandwich made with a garlic bagel. I was hoping the garlic bagel would have a stronger garlic smell/taste, but it had the texture of a tough, plain bagel. But there was lots of cheese and egg so for the price, I did get a fully-packed bagel sandwich! read more

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Ordered a pastrami reuben for dinner one night and thought it was pretty ok. The meat is super moist and fatty which ordinarily is great but adding Russian dressing and melted cheese to the party made it almost inedible. The poor rye bread stood no chance of maintaining structural integrity and just have grease seeping everywhere. That and surprisingly the meat felt a bit under seasoned which I didn't think was possible in pastrami. Also tried some Italian style macaroni salad which made me wonder if they packed me the wrong thing since I was not expecting it to be mayo based dressing. Cool and creamy if you like your Mac salad that way but was just unexpected. Service is quick and the vibe is no frills but I think I'll continue my quest for pastrami in Austin. read more

$3.75 for any bagel with plain cream cheese. $6.50 for any bagel with flavored cream cheese $2.75 for flavored cream cheese on one bagel? Are you out of your mind? There is nothing in the cost or supply chain that warrants just a cost for flavored cream cheese. It should be .75 extra at most. I should leave two stars but I know it's small business that is doing these best they can and I appreciate them in the neighborhood. But I'm sorry, that's just insane. I'll never go back for that single reason. read more

Hell yes, this place was amazing!!!! My friends and I were doing a volunteer gig next door (no, not at the bar...the other way) and were hungry when we were done. Of course, I got on yelp and realized we were literally right next door to greatness! I look through the window and was like "hmmm, I dunno", but yelp has never lead me wrong. So, we head over there and everyone was so happy with what they got! I had the "superb hot sandwich" which was kin to a Philly cheese steak sandwich. Holy smokes, it was so good! Another friend had the lox and cream cheese bagel and she just raves about it. Great price, great place! read more

UPDATED REVIEW: 4 star bagels / 1 star service This place used to be so damn awesome. The food is still good but now they don't let you choose your own cream cheese for your breakfast sandwiches. They also don't do singles/ half dozens/ dozen orders. They forcefully want you to order sandwiches only. The owner is still extremely rude and has no customer service skills whatsoever. Go ahead and keep coming here for a decent bagel, but I'd rather go to other spots moving forward (wholy bagel is by the way). Sad how this place used to be a 5 star favorite and has done a complete 180. read more

Big City Bagels and Subs - Front of business - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food is usually amazing, however this time the order was wrong. I'd like to think if I'm paying around $20 for a sandwich they could check the ticket and not just make the order from menu. I've already been having not a great day and to be looking forward to a delicious sandwich and open it to see mustard was just such a letdown. My boyfriend said two young guys we working that he hadn't seen before. I'm usually understanding but this made my bad day so much worse. Please do better. Y'all usually do a hell of a job. I'll chalk it up to a bad day for both of us. read more

Big City has excellent Reuben sandwiches, along with a selection of hot and cold subs. There is a kiosk inside the restaurant for ordering, if the cashier is busy. Limited seating is available, with most customers getting carryout or delivery. There is a huge parking lot. read more

Great breakfast bagel!!! Will def come here again and recommended highly! My whole work team is raving about it. Coworker - "Triple decker felt like nyc" read more

This place is meant for order pick up. There are only 2 tables outside. If you want a pastrami it must be ordered ahead of time. The owner made an exception for us. Hearty sandwiches with lots of flavor. Spent about $40 for 2 sandwich's/drinks/chips. Keep in mind that sandwich's are very large. Very high quality meats and cheeses used. read more

Big City Bagels and Subs - Chicken sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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AMAZING. Great family owned shop. Very friendly and great food. The portions are great, highly recommend the pastrami ruben 10/10 read more

Big City Bagels and Subs - Hot Pastrami Reuben - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've been hearing about Big City Bagels & Subs on Anderson Road for while now, mostly about their amazing triple-decker sandwich. Well, I've been wanting to visit based on that review - and the fact that I'm always on the lookout for NYC-style bagels. Big City Bagels is the real deal. Bagels are large and fresh, with the kind of bite I expect to have. (Ie, they have a 'chew' to them as opposed to the fluffy biscuit style product you might get at some supermarkets.) I had the classic lox & cream cheese on an 'Everything' bagel, which also comes with plenty of red onion and tomato. Delish, though I'm used to getting them with some capers thrown in as well. Some notes for those coming to try this location: 1) I'd show up before noon for bagels. I was there at 10:30 am and I'd say that the bagel supply was down to the last quarter. 2) Conversely, if you want a sub or to try the triple decker, there's a sign saying that they don't serve them until after 11:30am. 3) They have Taylor Ham! For those of you jonesing for a fix, this might be a good place to get a Taylor, egg, and cheese sandwich. Anyway, I'm going to be returning for the Reuben or a Philly sub, but check 'em out for the bagels! This place scores a 5 out of 5 on the 'CTJ Scale', as noted below. 5 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Jesus good. Would be OK passing away after finishing a plate here. 4 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Mary good. Would be OK having a nosh here with Mother Mary. 3 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Joseph good. Would be OK having a beer here with Jesus' Dad. 2 out of 5 stars: Come-to-the-Apostles good. Meh. Wouldn't have my last supper here. 1 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Nobody good. I wouldn't have my penultimate supper here, either. read more

Big City Bagels and Subs - Cool, Taylor ham! An East Coast Favorite. - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Your average bagel shop. I tried their sandwiches and I wasn't the most impressed. Their bagels are pretty good and I even enjoyed the local bagel. It's an "ok" local bagel shop but the chains restaurants are better. read more

The bagel I had certainly wasn't fresh. I ordered an untoasted bagel with plain cream cheese. It was super tough, cold and stale. I'm not sure if it was an old bagel or if they are store bought but it wasn't pleasant. I'm guessing it would be passable if it were toasted but any place who sells fresh bagels should pass this test. read more

This review PAINS me. We have gone here once a week for 5 years. The bagels have been incredible. We befriended the cranky old man! The quality has maintained as he has passed the baton - but their new bagels are trash. My 10 year old son, who eats everything was like 'I'm not full but I am not finishing this, it's bad'. I called and hoped this was temporary and sadly, it's not. They're new 'real Ny Bagels' and while NYC bagels can be the best, these are not it, they are just awful. I'm writing this in the hopes they'll reconsider! This is a family tragedy for us! We have been there hundreds of times, more than any other restaurant and have recommended so many people (even paying $30/dozen for their loose bagels!). I hope they go back!!! read more

This place has one of the best Rueben sandwich I've ever had in Austin, TX. Its made with Pastrami and Thousand Island dressing with sauerkraut and Swiss cheese on rye bread. It was just a fantastic tasting sandwich. Now, a purist would perhaps claim this is not a true Rueben -as it's not corn beef and no Russian dressing. And I get it. I really do, as I've been to a few long standing Jewish delis with koshered corn beef in their Rueben sandwiches. But that aside, it's one of the best pastrami Rueben sandwiches I've ever had! Now, why did I rate it only a 3 out of 5? It's very simple and disappointing. We were dinning in. The only beverages including bottled water are located in a cooler. I got a canned coke. I asked if I could get a cup with ice for the coke. The server who was the sole employee replied "No. We don't have cups and we don't have ice." By the time the employee prepared the Rueben and brought it to the table, my coke was lukewarm. The Rueben sandwich tasted great! And it was not cheap. It costs $17.00!! And I could not even get a cup of ice for a soft drink. I frankly was shocked! I am a true foodie. This is truly a failure in the most basic of service for a restaurant with indoor seating. Otherwise, I would have rated this deli, the food, and service much higher. read more

This place has a ton of potential but it just doesn't meet that potential. The food is still great, but everything else is disappointing. The layout of the place is weird and uninviting. There is a long counter with a cooler that looks like it should be checked hourly for temperature failures. There is extremely limited seating, so plan to get your sandwich to go. The sandwiches are enormous, the 8 inch is more than enough for one person. It feels like an attempt to justify the $12 price for a 8" sandwich. Lastly the people that work here are unfriendly and seem bothered you are there ordering food. read more

There have been many Reddit threads about the best pastrami in Austin, but Big City is often left out. Maybe it's because it's far away, but no doubt this is the best and it's not even close. They don't skimp on the pastrami like the other places, and it always comes out unbelievably moist and warm. I had to make sure it was a fluke, so I'm only writing this after my third visit and even after showing up an hour before closing the quality is just as high. I did have the chicken cutlet and I thought that was just fine, little too much breading. The bagels are pretty decent and the cream cheese is very good. The pastrami here is worth the drive no matter how far away you are. read more

Solid cheesesteak! This place is a hidden gem in Northwest Austin. The bagels are good -- better than Einstein's, and they have deli sandwiches which I'm anxious to try, but I came here because of my hankering for a cheesesteak. A Yelp search for cheesesteaks in the area lead me to Big City (thank you, Yelp!) I've passed this place so many times confused about the name/sign. Irregardless, I went in with an open mind and a grumbly tummy. It was twenty minutes until close and things were already being packed up. No fault there. For a bagel shop to be open until 3 is a blessing in itself. The owner was more than accommodating to get my order going. The cheesesteak itself was HUGE. First, the bun was gigantic but also the helping of meat was generous. I can't say it's my favorite cheese l steak in Austin (RIP Way South Philly) but it holds up if you have a craving. No whiz or mushrooms here and the roll isn't traditional but it's so a good steak none the less. My opinion -- ask for double cheese and easy on the peppers. Bonus points for the zapps! read more

Big City Bagels and Subs - Giant Philly! - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This little bagel and sub shop makes up for its short comings with amazing food. I walked into the establishment and there were three customers ahead of me. This was around 2pm on a Wednesday I had plenty of time to read over the menu and make a concise decision. I ordered a blueberry blt bagel with regular cream cheese! It took total of maybe 7 minutes to get my order which was rather impressive. There were only two people working and two customers were still waiting for their orders when I made mine. The bagel was warmed perfectly and the entire sandwhich was packed with lettuce tomatoes bacon, and cream cheese. . It was so delicious. It reminded me of a bagel shop in Hawaii at Schofield Barracks! If you know, you know (ifykyk)! Sign me up for round two! Side note: the workers were pleasant enough. I honestly didn't mind their demeanor as much as some of the other reviewers. My interaction with them was very limited and didn't take away from my experience or the quality of my food. So, no complaints here. read more

Big City Bagels and Subs - Blueberry blt bagel with regular cream cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Wow we wish we found this place earlier! Lots of bagel and sub options. Service was quick and easy. Food was delicious (we tried the Philly and the Manhattan) and serving sizes are LARGE! read more

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I love it here! Very authentic and very Jersey, ode to the owner. My bagel is always fresh and stuffed with their homemade cream cheese! It's delicious every time and highly recommend! read more

This is my go to pastrami and eggs bagel and now it's mostly just egg. Very disappointed can I get some pastrami next time... new ownership is trash!!!'I also ordered the triple decker and they didn't add corn beef ... trash trash trash... bring back the old man. read more

Big City Bagels and Subs - Pretty sad that this is their new pastrami and eggg banger. Very disappointing!! New owners????? - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Big City Bagels and Subs came highly recommended but didn't meet my expectations. Sadly, I arrived right after something was burned so it smelled in the whole shop. The Philly didn't have great flavor. The staff are friendly but I didn't really like it. read more

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Big City Bagels and Subs is an absolute disaster! The owner is not only rude but also used profane language that is completely uncalled for. AVOID AT ALL COSTS. Took my family for breakfast to this place. One person was ahead of me in the line. Everything seemed normal. Started placing my order. While doing so, the person on the cash register started rushing me by asking "what else". I look at the menu on the wall on my left and as I am deciding (I have kids) the person who was taking my order - this time with a louder and rude tone asked, "what else can I get you". I didn't appreciate the tone, but ignored and kept with the order. Now at this point I realized that having family breakfast isn't going to be a pleasant at this place. So I said, "I don't want to continue with the order and will take my business somewhere else because you are being rude". Well the moment I said "rude", he flipped and asked me to "get the f$&@ out of here". What's worst in this entire exchange isn't that the person totally lost for no reason, which in itself was quite literally my worst experience but he used the profanity in front of my 6 yr old. WARNING: use profane language in video. (Yelp wouldn't let me post the video) read more

Big City Bagels and Subs - Not so friendly fella. - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Big City has never disappointed me. I also like that the guy reminds me of the Soup guy from Seinfeld. He has earned this swagger too, because his sandwiches are so good it's ridiculous. I've tried no less than 5 of them. But I keep coming back to the Hot Pastrami Reuben. It's is hands down the best one I've had. Not just in Austin, as I said in my photos, but probably best one I've had lifetime. Every sandwich here is made to perfection, though. You will not be disappointed. I guarantee it. I'm putting in my vote for best sandwich shop in Austin. read more

Big City Bagels and Subs - Pastrami/Reuben. So good. Best in Austin. - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The Philly cheese steak was not good.. Ruben was ok. Nothing special tbh and kind of expensive