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Bustling cafe serving up bagels (with very large toppings selections) & made-to-order sandwiches.
What to order: Signature Favorite · Mr. Nova Lova · Morning ClassicFrom Google Maps reviews.
Ess-a-Bagel is a true NYC classic! Very tasty bagels with generous portions that actually leave you full. The ingredients tasted fresh, the bagels had great texture, and everything was packed properly without being stingy. You can immediately understand why this place is so famous — it delivers that authentic New York bagel experience. Busy atmosphere, fast-moving energy, and food that lives up to the hype. Definitely worth the stop if you are in New York and want a proper bagel done right.
The best and most expensive bagels ive had haha We ordered the signature favorite and mr nova lova and holy it is so stacked!! Since it’s so massive it’s hard to get everything in one bite, but each bite is heavenly! The sliced nova with the scallion cream cheese and fresh tomatoes and crunchy lettuce makes it a very filling breakfast. If you love avocados youll love mr noba lova, it’s very creamy! I’ve come a couple times and sometimes there’s a rlly long line, but I came once on a tues afterno
My girls Wanted to try NY bagles. This place was a hit. We had 3 different kind. Traditional plain with cream cheese, chicken parm one and a ham bagel. Everything thing was good. Definitely love the strawberry cream cheese. It’s fast pace. Recommend looking at the menu before.
From the May 5, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
Garbage was kept in open or leaky containers, which attracts pests.