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    Empire Bagels

    3.1 (76 reviews)
    Closed 5:30 am - 4:30 pm

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    BEC on a plain bagel
    Jennifer A.

    I was guided by my cousin who lives in the area next time I came to visit I had to try Empire Bagels. On my last day up this year stopped for a late breakfast. It was Sunday after 10am. There was a line and at first it moved fairly quickly. The staff did seem spread a little thin but they were trying. I ordered my usual litmus test of any bagel place, a BEC on a plain bagel. While waiting they do have some tables and bar chairs to sit if you want. Not fancy as it's not a huge place. Very casual. There's a cold case where you can buy drinks and pre-packaged food. After a bit of a wait I got my BEC. It was good. The bacon was nice and crispy. The bagel was also solid. Next time I'm up seeing family will go earlier as they were out of a lot of choices, but they were replenishing some as I was waiting. All in all a good experience and will definitely be back.

    Sausage, egg and cheese with hash brown on plain bagel
    Cheyenne C.

    Busy bagel place in a popular plaza. Service tends to be a bit slow, but the bagels are good and the rest of their menu has tasty options. Fair prices and conveniently located.

    Chocolate chip bagel with cream cheese
    Marietta C.

    I truthfully have mixed feelings about this place. I'd say 4 stars goes exclusively to the bagels and 2 stars for the staff and everything else. Bagels are pretty good. Nothing over the top but for sure the best in Brewster! The little farm housey vibes are pretty cool inside. Overall this place could be better than what it is. What I truly can't get past is the staff. Way too rude way too rushed. I completely understand the rush but no need to rush me into ordering and behind r u d e. Skip the omelette, skip the hash browns. Stick to the bagels and cream cheese. They're made fresh. Not a bad spot to be in this plaza just wish they'd be a bit better. Overall I'd give a 3.5. Not bad. But also not a life changing location.

    Love the counter top seating! Place looks great!

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    Food is great but the service is so slow. Reminds me of that movie when the sloths are running the DMV .

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    2 years ago

    the empire burger and their cappuccinos are really good. I go here really high and no one judges me

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    2 years ago

    Best bagels from the Bronx brought up to Putnam County!! All the varieties are good my personal faves are salt and also jalapeño

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    Fast and easy to order. Great BEC. Friendly staff and love that they have a juice bar. Great spot.

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    Terrible customer service, guy with the mustache super rude to everybody. Prices are ridiculously high.

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    Average non kosher bagel store. Food often Arrives cold and the bread hard because grub hub has a lack of drivers in Putnam county

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    The ambiance is very nice, the services themselves are very kind, the food is alright, but the…read moremanagement failed the restaurant. On Valentine's Day, I made a reservation for 8:15 and arrived 10 minutes early. Tell me why it took 20 minutes to get "checked in" only to be told to wait another 10-15 minutes at the bar for the table. After ANOTHER 20 MINUTES ON TOP OF THE 15 THEY ASKED US TO WAIT, we were seated, and immediately put our order in. At 10, we didn't even have our appetizers. At 10:30 we decided to leave. Will not be returning, if I make a reservation, I expect to be served timely, don't take on more than you can handle. Stay away for big holidays, even though the prices would make you only want to come for one.

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