Shop Highlights: Long time bagel staple in Manhattan, ships fresh bagels nationally, traditional NY bagel shop

Total Package Review: Ess-a-Bagel is a Midtown staple and dearly loved shop. They ship their bagels all over the country and have two ladies sitting at desks in the main part of the shop closing deals. The bagel was of good NY quality but the service was sub par and the sandwich was not too great. 

Total Package Score: 8 / 10

Bagel Score: 8 / 10

Shop Ambiance: Their storefront is on the first floor of a large outdated corporate building and is perhaps more outdated than the rest of the building. But that's what they're going for, I presume: a traditional theme. The shop has been open since the late 70's and has stayed in the family the entire time. Needless to say, there have been few modern initiatives since the 70's.

Personal History with Shop: I stopped at this shop in 2022 on Anna and my bike tour of the east coast. 

Ownership: One-of-a-kind Small Business

Page last updated November 2022