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Refurbished institution (since 1936) preparing kosher bialys, bagels, sandwiches & babka.
What to order: The Kossar's Classic on an everything bagel · Lox Egg & Onion (L.E.O.) Sandwich · Bialys (fresh while warm)From Google Maps reviews.
This was my first time to eat here and immediately I noticed the window into to prep area where you can see the bagels being handmade on site. That's as fresh as it gets. They have a full selection of bagels and cream cheeses, as well as an all day breakfast menu and classic sandwiches, too. Fresh baked pastries and cookies, yogurt, juice, coffee ... I had the bacon egg & cheese on a plain toasted bagel with a large coffee. They have some seating inside and I had my choice of where to sit, but i
Hot and fresh! If you’re looking for bagels made in front of you, come check this place out. I like to get cream Cheese and bagels. I’m simple but a plain cream cheese on toasted plain bagel is all I need. Lots of sides and salads, had a few bialys, best eaten fresh while still warm. Great location, can get to be a longer line
⭐⭐⭐ Visited Kossar’s Bagels & Bialys recently. The coffee was very good — strong, crisp, and fresh tasting. The staff was friendly and professional as well. The place feels more like a quick grab-and-go type spot rather than somewhere to sit and relax, which is fine if you’re just stopping by quickly. However, the biggest disappointment was that there is no restroom available for customers. If people are coming there for breakfast or lunch, having a bathroom to use or even just wash hands is
From the Aug 7, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Flies were present in the space.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
Gaps, cracks, or clutter make it easy for pests to get in and nest.