It's been a minute since I had an Ess-a-Bagel in NYC but I thought this was pretty similar to what you get in the city. Friendly service. Coffee was surprisingly good! But damn, expensive --$25 for a sandwich and a coffee?! read more

Clean, well organized bagel spot. Friendly counter service who were happy to offer suggestions! We purchased a dozen frozen pumpernickel bagels to take home. We're pleased that this option was offered at the airport. read more

Ess A Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

This is a tough review because the bagels are good! But the coffee was just undrinkable. I ordered an iced americano and after three attempts to remake it, they just couldn't get it right. The tried! But it wasn't great. read more

Ess A Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Always wanted to try this place. And since I was at Newark airport I might as well try it. I got the signature bagel on an everything bagel. It was fresh with a good chew and a solid crust, exactly what you want from a New York style bagel. The everything seasoning was loaded with garlic, onion, sesame, poppy, all there in every bite. The signature filling was generous and balanced, with enough cream cheese and toppings to make it feel like a real meal instead of just a snack. Service was quick, which matters in an airport. Price was a little high, but that's airport food for you. The quality made it worth it. read more

Ess A Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Not as good as the location in the city, but for airport food, it was fine. I had a sausage, egg, and cheese bagel sandwich, a coffee, and I got a few bagels to go for the family. read more

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Reuben Bagel, toasted twice everything bagel. Very delicious well made. $17 bagel at airport!! read more

Ess A Bagels - Reuben - Bagels Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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It's quick, and near the end of the terminal. When I went, there wasn't a line at all. I got a pastrami sandwich on an everything bagel which is toasted and the meat is warm. There's no vegetables in here?? I got a soda and chips from the store next by since the bagel chips here are $10! There's seating on the side with outlets. read more

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I'm not sure whether this is just a random bagel place that is licensing the name Ess A Bagel, or if it's actually Ess A Bagel but since it's the airport they figure they can earn a strong rate of return by charging premium prices based on their name and airport location and it doesn't matter what they actually serve. Second, Newark Airport is in Jersey so I'd rather a good jersey bagel spot there. Anyway, the bagel was fine for airport food, and it would have been solid but I don't like that Ess A Bagel is diluting its brand with this place. So 3 stars if the place was called "Terminal A get a NJ bagel before heading back to Austin", but 2 stars because it's called Ess A Bagel. And, not for nothing, we have a couple jersey bagel places in ATX that are pretty good! read more

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This is an insult to the Ess-a-bagel franchise. Bagels are incredibly stale, they skimp you on the cream cheese, and overall it is way overpriced. Like I said, the bagel was stale and almost impossible to bite through and chew. I would definitely avoid this if I had the option. read more

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One more bagel review!! I had ess a bagel on my list of places to try in NY and ended up trying it at the Newark airport. This location is pretty decent with some seating available. I was there early morning, and there were a couple customers before me. The wait was a bit longer than I'd anticipate, but it was so worth it!! I got the lox bagel and ate the first half during my plane ride home. It was delicious. I saved my other half and ate it at home the next day, and it was still so good!! So i think it would've even been better eating it fresh. The thickness and chewiness of the bread was just right, plenty of salmon, and right amount of cream cheese. Price was $19.89 which is in the middle out of the three places I went to during my trip. read more

Ess A Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

I love this little place in the airport. I always stopped there when I come into Newark and I always give good reviews because they are really good so I'm not going to give a bad review today. However, I was disappointed this time. I asked them to make my bagel well done and they didn't listen so it ruined my sandwich that I got so next time I'm going to have to stress the importance of a well well done bagel because that's how I like it and they usually do it for me but this time they did not. I felt it was very rushed. I paid $23 with the tax and the tip and I was sadly disappointed this time. read more

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Nice to have this option near my gate. The service was reasonably fast and the space itself was clean and well maintained. They didn't have much selection left by the time I visited, which was between 3:30 and 4pm. The young lady that took my order was also fairly friendly. read more

The onions were sliced offsite and rotting the cream cheese if past due as well and my friend got food poisoning today from this

Derived from Eat" in Yiddish is "Esn" (in German, it's "Essen"), so it essentially means "Eat a bagel." This establishment was my pick for breakfast as first timers to new Terminal A at Newark Liberty. Upon arrival by gate A15, patrons around here seem to agree, as evidenced by the steady line that stretched out to the walkway. But the line moved fast, and while one's waiting, you can figure out your order. I've decided on the morning classic with egg, sausage patty, and Swiss cheese on a toasted wheat bagel with iced latte. The bagel was super-soft, but the top actually featured some crispness. I couldn't get over how large this was, as it was tasty, and the drink hit the spot. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The price is comparable to the area. I can recommend this place. read more

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Walking through the newly refurbished Terminal A is like walking through an entirely different airport: the layout is sleek, the walkways are clean, and there are actually solid food choices! Looking for a quick breakfast before a Sunday morning flight to Phoenix, I stopped at Ess a Bagel. The prices are about what you'd expect for airport fair ($2.00 for a plain bagel, another $4.00 if you want cream cheese on it) but the service is efficient and, unlike Poppy's in Terminal 3: this is actually a decent bagel. I ordered a multi grain bagel, not toasted, with lox cream cheese. The bagel was a little scrawny but had a nice amount of chew, and was slathered with a healthy dose of cream cheese. As bagels go, it's so/so: it pales in comparison to what you'll find at your local bakery. As breakfast food in Newark Airport? It's among the best you'll find. read more

Ess A Bagels - Multigrain bagel + lox cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Great bagels, and I didn't have to be in NYC. Missed my flight, so I saw this pleasant surprise. The bagels are nice and crisp, and the scallion cram cheese is amazing. They don't keep track of your coffee orders when you get the order, so you have to mention it again, but they were good at getting drink for you. read more

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Already out of sausage at 7:30am, opt for Taylor ham instead. Sticker shock when I go to pay... $12 for a single breakfast sandwich. Disappointment when I unwrap the sandwich to see a single sad slice of Taylor ham and a flat bagel. There's no way they are actually selling the ess-a-bagel bagel. Should've know. Womppp. read more

Ess A Bagels - Taylor ham egg and cheese on everything - Bagels Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

I don't know what this place has low stars but if you are at Newark and are looking for a quick bite you should go to Ess A Bagels. I got a Turkey sandwich bagel and it was great! (And affordable). They had various bagels to choose from and the ingredients were very fresh. The staff was very friendly and helped me with my order. I will definitely be back to eat here if I am back at the Newark airport! read more

The BLTA is amazing! The bagels are fresh and delicious. The staff is friendly even given the crowd so fast paced environment. The seating is limited, but taking it to go to eat in the park on a beautiful day is read more

Ess A Bagels - BLYA... YUMMY - Bagels Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

NYC bagels in a NJ airport? Say less. Just keep in mind that the airport menu is more limited (and pricier) than a real location. I needed a quick bite and got a warm, toasty everything bagel with scallion cream cheese for a little under $6. The stand looked clean and is located next to Gate 15 in Terminal A. Counter service was efficient. read more

Ess A Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

This is not a representation of ESS - A - Bagel or any tri-state bagel at all They need to analyze this place and understand it's ruining their name. Bagels are still frozen to extend their super chewy. Nothing like the real ones, service is horrible. read more

Not the most exciting food option in terminal C but not many quick options at the end of the terminal by my gate. Bagel sandwich was ok. The service was not the best not very friendly staff. read more

Ess A Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

$7 for a single shot latte which I threw out since it was probably one of the worst I've ever had. Should've known better than to get anything inside the airport other than Starbucks! read more

From start to finish it was an experience of self hate to purchase a $15 bacon egg and cheese bagel which was served cold and stale

Good service, warm fresh bagels, and they slather on the cream cheese. What else could you ask for from a bagel shop. Is it expensive ? Yes, but that's always the case at airports. read more

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Finally got to try ess a bagels which is one of the most popular bagel places in Manhattan. Obviously prices inside the airport are more expensive (not sure how much a sandwich costs from the original store) but my signature one came to around $17. Love the quality of the smoked nova and the toasted everything bagel! New York bagels are undisputed. read more

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Food need to improve quality and check date of expiration in tuna and salmon, its very important!!! Out tuna was off !!! Service, they are more interested to see what happens in their phones that being aware of the customers order that they are taking. read more

Service was poor. Confirmed 3 times that we didn't want a toasted bagel, but Mohammed was too busy watching the women to pay attention.

I wasn't expecting much in the New Terminal A while I waited to catch my flight when I spotted Ess A Bagel. I figured let's give it a try. The bagel quality was almost as good as getting one on Third Avenue and the cream cheese Schmear was solid and not skimpy. I gut a pumpernickel which had the requisite chew and crunch. Not toasted as I didn't want cream cheese dripping on me before I boarded. Ladies were nice and it was efficient. Vast improvement over old Terminal A fare which was gross. I'd hit this PMs e up again next time I'm here for sure. read more

Second time trying and still a disgrace of a location. First off: the bagels are awful. I'd rather a fake Panera bagel. Location is filthy. Uncleaned counters, knives, etc. so if you want a crappy bagel loaded with mayo/butter/cream cheese/etc, go for it read more

We were waiting for an early morning flight out of Newark and decided to stop here. They opened at 6am and had a line right away. They were quick to make coffees but the wait for a bagel with more than cream cheese got backed up quickly. It took us about 20 mins to wait in line and get our food/drinks. I got the morning classic breakfast sandwich which was egg, bacon, and cheddar cheese on a plain bagel (they have several bagel options to choose from). I was pleasantly surprised at this bagel sandwich! There were plenty of eggs and bacon on it and the cheese was melted which was a plus. The sides of the bagel were a bit hard and too chewy, but overall it was still good for airport food! My vanilla latte was tasty but it was overpriced at almost $6 for the smallest size. There are things that could've been better, but it was still a step up compared to your standard airport food experience. read more

Ess A Bagels - Morning classic breakfast sandwich - Bagels Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Slow. Badly run. Terrible Service. I got on line at 7:40 am. I didn't get to place an order until 7:51. They were already out of several kinds of bagels. On a Monday morning. I ordered a plain bagel with cream cheese. Simple as can be. From there I waited 28 minutes. By the time they were 5 orders past my number, I'd had enough. But even then, it was nearly impossible to get anyone's attention. Once I did, they couldn't find my order. Finally someone made my very simple bagel, which they put in a bag and tossed on the counter like I was the problem. The whole time I was waiting I got to watch the place working. The employees were painfully slow. Someone needs to tell whoever manages this place that everyone coming in is on some degree of a time crunch. I thought I had plenty of time, getting on line with 40 minutes until my flight boarded. Turns out, I ate my bagel sitting on the plane. Even then, it was average at best. Total failure on every level. read more

Ess-a-Bagel is a NYC must. Seriously the best bagel in the city--crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, just how it should be. Every time I'm in town, breakfast at Ess-a is a non-negotiable. Amazing service and they've got all the classics, plus fun rotating flavors like Oreo and sprinkle cream cheese. I love that it's a family-run business with real history. Can't recommend them enough! read more

One of the worst experiences of my life. Do not come here. The staff is rude and the bagels aren't worth the trouble you have to go through in order to get them. read more

TERRIBLE!! Took 10min to get a toasted bagel. Not enough staff considering it's at an airport.

I don't know about the other locations but I wasn't impressed by the bagels here. One of my bagels was cut poorly (uneven thickness). Still much better than Dunkin's though read more

Yum! Jalapeno cream cheese jammed with giant jalapenos . Best terminal bagel in a long while . read more

What a disappointment... Ordered a pastrami bagel with the lettuce tomato and mayo. Priced at about $13.00 Pastrami was tasteless and poor quality and the bagel was falling apart hard and again tasteless Then they hand you a the bill for over $18 how did the bill increase $5.00 ? And to add insult to injury, they kindly give you the option of tipping for your lousy overpriced bagel. Thank you but no thank, Never again! Absolutely do not recommend! How read more

Disgusting! After waiting over 15 minutes for our 2 coffee drinks ( employees not working on any other orders), the employee that finally made our drinks had just collected the garbage, tied it up and set it near the entrance of the waiting area .....without washing her hands! I pointed this out and was met with a shoulder shrug. On top of this, the drinks ( an iced coffee and an iced latte), weren't even filled up to the top of the cup (probably 80% filled). I understand this is a busy location but I don't understand why the manager who was standing right there would be okay with this? Customers should be aware that if this is what is happening with the public in view, what is happening in the background? Awful. read more

Prices on sign do not match what they ring you up as. Be careful with your money folks. After I pointed this out they said there is nothing they can do about it. read more