"My bagel had a stiff, crisp, brown crust. Inside, the bread was yeasty, moderately dense and chewy. The lox was smooth, tender and mildly savoury sweet with a slight briny flavour. I liked this bagel."
"Best Bagel & Lox in New York: Ess-a-Bagel - Locals and tourists alike now flock here in droves to wait in line."
"The original and still-reigning queen. We bow down to you, tender-but-chewy delight with just the right amount of crunch. Please take our life savings."
"If you’re looking for a classic, no-nonsense bagel and lox experience, this is the place to go. This place is a classic when it comes to NYC bagel and lox spots."
"Ess-a-Bagel has perfected the art of the hand-rolled bagel and lox sandwich."
"Recommendation: Everything bagel with nova lox and cream cheese. Don’t get me started on lox spread. Ugh."
"Our Picks: The Ess-a-Bagel Signature (Everything Bagel with Lox, Scallion Cream Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Capers, Red Onions)."
"While it’s well-known for its fresh, delicious bagels, the storefront has kept its authentic, old-school feel, offering classic New York City sandwiches. Of course, you can’t go wrong with a bagel with lox and cream cheese."
User comments
"One of my favorite bagel places."