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.

Fantastic First Experience!…read more This was my first time visiting Bruegger's Bagels, and I was immediately welcomed by the sound of staff laughing and smiling - such a warm and inviting atmosphere to walk into! I mentioned that, for religious reasons, I needed to ensure nothing that touched pork came in contact with my food, and the staff was incredibly understanding and accommodating - not every place is like that, and I truly appreciated their kindness. I ordered an everything bagel with strawberry cream cheese, and it was absolutely delicious! I'll definitely be stopping by more often. Highly recommend this place for both the food and the friendly service!

Craved a fluffy bagel with cream cheese. I received a bagel with dough that was clearly overworked…read morewith no rise. Not fluffy and risen as bagel dough should be. Not what I expected. Highly disappointed. Definitely needs a quality control to put out quality bagels. A waste of money. Cream cheese was good. Homeless man in there was super friendly and cool. Love that.

Another great breakfast! Everyone was friendly, ordering is simple at the register....then just…read morewait for your name to be called. I had the bagel of the week - Quattro Formaggio ( 4 cheeses)... with bacon, egg and fried egg it was a very tasty sandwich. (My only disappointment was the very small amount of thin bacon and it was all on one side as you can see in the picture). I love that you can order the egg scrambled or fried. Excellent bagel, delivered warm and quite quickly considering how busy they were.

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.

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

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.

This probably isn't fair since I grew up close to NYC/NJ. This might be good for CNY, but sheesh I…read morewas underwhelmed. Given the hype this place gets, I was expecting what I used to get. Like I said, good for here but would SOL downstate. Nice staff though and very clean!

I ordered my second breakfast sandwich online. It was ready in the short time it took to drive…read morethere. Hot, fresh, and ready to go on cart. I think I'm going to go back to ordering in person. I feel like it's impersonal. I like to interact, get recommendations and see all the bagel choices and baked goods! This sandwich was even better than the first! I love the cheddar jalapeño bagel with bacon, egg, and cheese. Do yourself a favor and add one of their house made cream cheeses! I ordered the jalapeño cream cheese and it was amazing creamy deliciousness with a little jalapeño kick. It made the sandwich! Absolutely delish! I can only eat half, the sandwiches are so hearty! Cut in half easy to share! Clean and cute bagel shop!

Incredible!! I got the California Dreamin' sandwich with an…read moreiced matcha drink. It was flavourful, and the atmosphere of the restaurant was cozy/modern. The service was superb and the cashier serving me even cracked a few jokes! 15/15.

College town Bagels (CTB) makes for the perfect campus-adjacent spot! Its proximity to the law…read moreschool and academic buildings makes it a go-to for faculty and students alike. The atmosphere feels chill and unhurried. It ranks as one of the few places where you can actually focus on your studies while relaxing. The staff provides consistent courteous and prompt service. I find that impressive given how busy they get. Highly recommend the carrot cake; it tastes exceptionally well-made and delicious.

I feel good writing this because this was my first time here (based on a recommendation) and they…read morehit the ball out of the park... It is a small shop but extremely comfortable place to be. I was really happy with this shop.. It's not far from where I was staying and the team member was very enthusiastic about this place. Easy in and out off the main road and they had a reasonable parking lot. We walked into a very busy shop with many people working together behind the counter to make the line move very quickly. Place your order, pay and they put your food together. They had a great selection of everything with plenty of bagel choices. They were all moving extremely quickly here. The bagels were extremely fresh and tasty. I always remark that I like these "plump" bagels. I would not feel the same if they were not as soft and fresh and tasty as there were. I had cream cheese on an onion-egg (not toasted) and my wife had a toasted everything with butter. All good. They put a fair amount of cream cheese on and the butter bagel was not dripping. I will definitely return on my next trip back to Utica. Kudos to the team at Willie's Bagel Cafe

First time eating here. Driving through the State on a road trip. The building is kinda run down…read more The cashier was friendly. Ordered one lunch sandwich bagel and it took a very long time to make. It tasted really good though.