OK PRO TIP get ur bagel and get out (ò - ó) lol jk there a bit of seating inside if ur lucky you order at the counter, and they make it before ur eyes! you get an individualised bagel monger who will sort you out, toe to tip It come wrapped in this cute paper Overall the bagels were pretty darn tasty. u can see the ingredient to bagel ratio in the pic yoknow good for a grab and go! read more

Ess-a-Bagel - Morning Classic - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

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Maybe someone had their first day on the job. I think my child can make better bagels. Not toasted. I like cream cheese but this is ridiculous. Ingredients are lopsided, as if this person hasn't made a sandwich in their life. We regretted visiting this location. It was in the heart of the financial district. The convenience was not worth the bad bagels. read more

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New location down in Trinity Place... conveniently located close to the train stations in lower Manhattan. Can grab breakfast or lunch. they have a variety of bagel or bagel sandwiches to select from and beverages too. Variety of cream cheese spreads if one prefers. Ess-a-Bagel is open daily for convenience... Bagels are huge...decided on a cinnamon raisin bagel toasted with butter. A tad way too much butter though so a bit greasy, but filling. Bagels themselves a bit pricey side $4+. Would have to go back to try something else. read more

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New York bagels just hit different. The lox bagel was crazy good. Easy five star review. read more

Ess-a-Bagel - Lox Bagel - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

My first bagel in New York! Got the Signature Favorite and Eggstacy. Cream cheese was good, but everything else wasn't anything mind-blowing (still tasty, but nothing special). Staff were 10/10 and SO friendly! Shoutout to Randy/Randol for being so sweet. read more

Ess-a-Bagel - Signature Favorite & Eggstacy - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

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Don't understand the hype. Bagels were extremely dense and rather small. The eggs/bacon/cheese on my BEC were microwaved to heat them up. There's definitely better options nearby so would not return. read more

Ess-a-Bagel - Bacon egg and cheese, everything bagel - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

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SKIP THIS AND GO TO LIBERTY BAGELS! You'll pay half the price for more choices and quality. Pizza bagel was so hard in spots it wasn't edible. The Pepe had absolutely well done, terrible beef that lacked flavor and moisture read more

Ess-a-Bagel - The Pepe - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

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Was staying downtown this visit and was so happy to see Ess-a-Bagel opened up a store in the FID. My favorite Bagel in the city. Great service at the register....and at handoff. Congratulations on your Grand Opening! read more

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This is (and I don't say this lightly) the best bagel in NYC. I get a sesame bagel with plain cream cheese, nothing crazy. The bagel is massive and dense, with heaps of cream cheese. It's warm with the perfect amount of crunch when you bite in, and is filling enough to last. The staff is on it and was very helpful when I had a question about one of the cream cheeses. Location is small but quieter compared to other Ess-a-Bagels. There are a few stools and a small counter off to the side, so there's a chance there will be seating. Only downside is that they didn't have pickles at this location. Even with that, this is an NYC must eat. read more

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Vacationing in NY and stroll through their soft opening at this location! Our first NY bagel and we did enjoyed it ! Fresh bagel with flavorful smear/salmon ! Will I stop by again probably not! read more

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Ordered a bagel sandwich online from Ess-a-Bagel to pick up for a flight. Onion bagel toasted with ham, lettuce, tomato, red onion, mayonnaise, S&P. $11.92! Simple enough. Guess not? My flight was delayed an hour (while on the plane at the gate) so I pull out the sandwich & drop the tray. Take my first bite and...it's a cinnamon raisin bagel with all the other items within. Really? ANY OTHER BAGEL WORKS! Cinnamon raisin obviously doesn't...and wasn't on the order. The bagel was unremarkable and far below Ess a Bagel's standards. Airless & flat with very few raisins (and no onion!) I didn't expect a prank for $11.92. A nice young lady asked to "rate & review on Google", so I did. "Will not repeat" is my review. And I thought the flight delay was bad...don't mess with folks' food. read more

Ess-a-Bagel - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

4.5 stars -- it's not a perfect 5 as can't beat the Ess-a location on 3rd Ave. The coffee is better at this location, but so far I haven't had a piping hot bagel here. Don't get me wrong - the veggie tofu cream cheese still hits the spot and the Tuna Turner on pumpernickel is still delicious. They do still seem to be going through some kinks, but it is nice to have a good bagel spot in the area. read more

Ess-a-Bagel - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

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Bagels are not bad but with lines a mile long can be a turn off. Although there are alot of workers helping you but still. Anyways the bagels are pretty good and loaded. Had their pizza one and the pastrami one which is huge and very filling. I think two people can easily share a bagel read more

Dry, mealy, lacking flavor, and over $5 for a bagel with plan cream cheese. I used to be a big fan of Ess-a-Bagel but it's gone down hill. Service and restaurant were well organized and pleasant, but the food is just not worth while. I have enjoyed bagels from food carts more than gbis read more

Ess-a-Bagel - Cinnamon Raisin Bagel with Plain Cream Cheese - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

This Ess-a-bagels recently opened at this location as of March 2025. Very clean and bright atmosphere and service was not too busy as it was super early when I walked in. Tried my usual LEO on a multigrain bagel lightly toasted. It's hard to deny bagels in the morning, it's my weak spot haha. They have pre packaged pastries and muffins as well. Overall it was decent although I didn't see an actual grill for food. Would recommend for quick bagel on the run with your favorite spread. Follow me and check out my other bagel spot reviews read more

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Workers were so nice and so good at their job!!! They were extremely efficient and the bagels we really tasty!!

Definitely a plus opening at 630 am. Good bagel sandwich style. Generous cream cheese

I ordered the food and it was really good. I like the amount they've given you and the service was amazing. Food came out fast and the restaurant had good decorations! read more

Hopefully this is not considered one of the best bagels in New York City. Leaves a lot to be desired. Asked for toasted bagel with scallion cream cheese, the cream cheese is pretty good but the toasted bagel is too hard--apart from being toasted. It almost seems like a day old. It's not as dense as most quality New York bagels. it's actually quite light which might be preferable for some people if it wasn't so hard. I don't know how long they've been sitting there I don't know how they make their bagels, but this is just an average bagel shop that's overpriced: this entire picture of a large water a large tea and a bagel with scallion cream cheese shouldn't cost $17. I will say that the employees are working their butts off and are very efficient. The problem is the workspace isn't, just look at the end of the counter where they're supposed to be packing large orders and there's literally no room for a person to do their work. read more

Ess-a-Bagel - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

Bagels were burnt. Overall nothing special and overpriced. Also no seating inside, like 3 seats total.

Had to repeat our order 3 times for the cashier, and then we got home and it was the wrong order! Wasn't busy, and the guy called our order number. Will not return! read more

Really wonderful bagel breakfast sandwich! No seating, more of a grab and go location near WTC, but the decor is darling. read more

Ess-a-Bagel - Plain bagel with egg, bacon and cheese. - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

Best bagel in NYC! Wow--everything was perfect! I ordered a whole wheat bagel with plain cream cheese, loc and cucumber. The whole wheat flavor really came through and they gave me lots of lox with the perfect ratio of cream cheese to lox. Cucumbers super fresh as well. It was warm and toasted perfectly. The perfect amount of everything. Service was fairly quick--I'd say it took 10 minutes for me and there was a longer line that day too since it was the day of the Brooklyn Half Marathon. It's more of a grab and go place--not a sit down! read more

Ess-a-Bagel - Whole wheat bagel with Plain Cream Cheese, lox and cucumber. - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

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how i imagined a new york bagel should be. has a good chew, fluffy, and good portion of toppings. read more

Ess-a-Bagel - plain bagel with lox and Flavored Cream Cheese - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

I wanted a Pumpkin Spice Bagel so went inside after an appointment. It wasn't crowded and I asked the server what they had. They had Pumpkin Spice cream cheese, so I chose a Cinnamon Raisin Bagel. He asked heated and I said yes. The place was spotless and shiny. I got my bagel and sat in the small area to eat. Perfection! Full sized and plenty of cream cheese. The bagel was just as I wanted. Very tasty! Plenty of napkins available as well. Comfortable place. I will go again! read more

amazing service I'm from Ohio and this was a great experience. The cafe was really cute. I got a post on my Instagram.

Fantastic everything bagel, good coffee, will def be back whenever in the area for breakfast.

Live nearby and stopped in this morning. Ordered 2 whole wheat bagels 1 sesame toasted with tomato c cheese 1 everything bagel toasted sandwich What I got when I opened at home 2 pumpernickel Neither sandwich toasted and the western was not bacon peppers and ham omelette it was a processed cream cheese. If I could give a zero I would. Only 5 customers and 6 employees and they got nothing g right. Good luck - never coming back read more

Possibly the worst bagel in NYC. Only tourists who've never had a real NYC bagel would think anything from here was okay. This was Panera-quality - I watched them microwave the eggs in front me. Go to Liberty Bagels (or even a bodega) instead. read more

Delicious all around solid bagel. One of my favorite places to go in new york! Would come back next time i visit.

Stopped in for lunch with the family on Thanksgiving. Food and service was excellent!

Ordered there this morning and they screwed up. I asked for sesame bagel toasted and a bacon egg and cheese on a plain toasted bagel. Nothing toasted and instead of sesame got plain. So they managed to screw both up. Few other people in the store when I was there so it's not like they gave me the wrong order. The staff did not seem confident that they knew what they were doing. Also, $10 for a BEC and you microwave the eggs? I do like their bagels, but not going to trust them with anything else for a while. And if they compete only on bagels, then Apollo is now nearby and frequently has a line out the door. read more

I always order the everthing bagel with scallion cream cheese& everytime it is super yummy. The staff is very friendly and the work as a great team. The ambiance is very pleasent as it's not too crowded and the music is very nice. Would definitely recommend. read more

Yesterday I stopped in to get egg whites on a toasted multigrain bagel. Bagel was good but I was shocked to watch them make the eggs. The cook cracks eggs into a plastic takeout container, then microwaves it to cook the eggs. I'm trying to reduce this type of microplastic exposure I will not be going back to this place. If you're going to charge $8+ for a bagel and eggs, get a least a small portable stove to cook eggs. read more

NOT the Ess A Bagels I know and love! I have been going to the Stuytown location for years and was excited to have a new Essa location open up closer to home. The difference is night and day. While the bagels Essa is known for are large, fluffy and perfectly cooked, the ones that are sold here looked and tasted like they came from the back of a grocery store shelf. 2/3 of the size, dry and tough. This place needs an extreme quality control overhaul from management. Just because it's a touristy location, if you try to cut corners your customers will absolutely notice. PLEASE do not go to this location, such a disappointment read more

Most expensive bagel in the financial district. Smaller than most, they didn't even put a napkin in the bag. Go to Liberty or Williams St. bagel, the bagels are better and abt 20% cheaper read more

Even with so many options nearby, ess a bagel still has one of the best lox spreads in the city

Knocking it out of the park! Stopped on our way out of NYC! Bingo, the bagels were fantastic! The atmosphere was lively and busy! The most amazing part was the function of the service machine............ AMAZING!! read more

Great location near all the tourist attractions. Excellent service!! Nice folks. As always, great bagels!

TWICE I've asked them to toast/ heat up my bagel when I order online for pick-up... they did not do it. I don't understand how you can just disregard that customers put under their orders?? This is ridiculous. Now I have to eat a cold bland bagel on my way to work. And for the amount the bagels are I would at least expect them to look at basic customer notes. read more