Great bagel spot. Only had a few hours in the City and Grabsteins was around the corner.

This place is up the block from my doctor and my daughter's doctor's office. I've been coming here since 2024 while I was pregnant with my daughter. Their bagels are fresh, made with care, and the staff is always very nice. It's perfect for summer time dining when they have these little tables out front but it's normally a grab and go situation. This was my first time trying their flagels and I got mine with cream cheese and tomato (try it before you judge it lol). It wasn't overloaded at all. They always have the jams playing and your wait isn't that long as long as it's not during their "rush". Everytime I'm in the area this is always the best bagel to start my day! read more

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Food: I got the Lox n' Loaded on an everything bagel for a pricey $14 and a small cold brew. The portion size was pretty decent. Unfortunately the flavor was very much underwhelming. The bagel itself was supposed to be toasted but it didn't seem like there was any at all. The everything seasoning lacked in flavor and the texture was overly doughy and dense. And idk what it was but it had an off sweetness to it that I didn't enjoy. The contents were ok but the lox did taste a little over cured. Everything else was decent. I expect this quality if I'm at a small cafe or something, not a bagel shop. Service: It was fine. Ambiance: The ambiance saves the establishment as it looks very fun and hip, albeit there isn't much besides the ordering counter. I wish the vibes matched the product. It's okay. No bad but not good. read more

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As I walk pass Grabstein's Bagels I was in WOW! The decor inside, the chandelier is what quickly caught my eye. Made me tell myself you have to go inside. The decor was off the top. At any restaurant or place you go to you EAT with your eyes first. The restaurant look too clean and good for me not to visit and see what they had to offer. I got me my favorite a pistachio muffin. Freshly baked and warm. Service was excellent. Staff was friendly. read more

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I wanted to love it but the bagels were mediocre. We tried the plain flagel and the cinnamon raisin. They seemed dry. It was a cute spot but I did not love it. read more

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I read the reviews that reported bad service, but went twice and found the service great. Maybe just good timing. I tried a flagel and a bagel. Both were fantastic. Below is an everything bagel with scallion cream cheese and tomato. It was delicious, and I love that they season both sides. read more

Grabstein's Bagels - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

This is always my go-to for bagels near me! The service has been nice to me. They do seem to always have a somewhat a little of a line in the mornings but it goes by super fast. The BLT bagel was super yummy but so is the carnegie bagel!! Great for a quick bagel bite. read more

This bagel spot seems like it is a good addition to the area. It has many choices of bagels, spreads, different sandwiches and non sandwiches. When you walk in it smells like fresh bagels! Smells amazing. It seems like it's a retro type bagel shop. There is no seating inside, so it is more of a grab and go place. Though, there are tables and chairs outside but very few. The guy who helped me was nice and answered my questions about the egg cup. Service though was a bit on the slower side and it was not even crowded. I wanted to try the egg, avocado, cheese and tomatoes in a cup. So I got that and a sesame bagel with scallion cream cheese, because obviously I am at a bagel shop have to try their bagels right? The egg cup was actually tastier than I thought, when I got to the bottom it was a bit on the watery side, probably due to the juices from tomatoes? The bagel was alright nothing special. A bit on the smaller side. The scallion cream cheese also was nothing special, not too much taste to it as I do not think there were many scallions in it. I do not think I would go out of my way to come back here, but If I find myself in the area and are hungry I may stop in. read more

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bagels are mushy i think they dont make them on site, Disappointed. So I get the flat bagel better ( and apparently more $) .... BUT please tell me why they charge to slice in half ? One guy said $1, another said 25 cents, some were just happy to do it. ..., I dont understand. Any feedback from Store or other customers PLEASE read more

The interior is fun (especially the well-sorted and well-written menu!) So many options but I got an everything bagel with egg + cheese (requested) and got a Cheddy Wrap (no bacon, add impossible sausage) for myself + 2 Natalies Orange Mango juices. love the Grab & Go fridges as well as the potential with the large menu. Everything sounds like the perfect combination, tons of vegetarian options + impossible sausage which is a huge plus for meee. Partner loved his bagel while my wrap was a solid 3/5. Lacking some heat, needed more sauce. I would add jalapeño or something next time. 4 stars because: 1. the food was solid, portion was filling af, and the takeout options are super convenient 2. they have a small seating area outside 3. they're one of few decent looking bagel spots around this area 4. the menu has something for everyone but is still pretty customizable 5. the guy at the counter was helpful and friendly 6. i love that they had hip hop music on blast read more

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Ordered the fancy BEC (the bacon, egg, and cheese with hash browns) on an egg bagel. Not what I was expecting, as I felt it lacked flavor and the bagel was a weird doughy (but tough/harder) texture. Felt a bit disappointed/underwhelmed with this order. It is filling though! Total was approximately $13. read more

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Randomly turned around the corner and found this place. Ordered three different bagels : sesame bagel, everything bagel, and pumpernickel, and we loved it! Taste is great, it's super fresh and very light dough, loved the cream cheese too. I tried a lot of bagels and this one is a must try! Service is fast and nice! Ambient is cool, place is tiny but delicious! read more

Grabstein's Bagels - Sesame bagel Everything bagel with salmon spread Pumpernickel bagel with lox - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here for a quick bite and ordered the Meshuguna bagel. It's listed on the menu wall as smoked salmon, white fish, scallion cream cheese and onion. It costs $15. I paid $16.93 because of tax and a credit card fee. The order does not come as it's written - it looked wrong when I opened it so I brought it back in and showed him their error. The cashier was super rude and defensive. He said the menu changed the ingredients but call the bagel the same thing and now it's smoked salmon cream cheese instead of smoked salmon (itself) with scallion cream cheese. Basically a cheaper version without whole ingredients. I was basically misled and spent nearly $17 on a bagel with an inaccurate menu and no communication until I brought it to the counter. I asked for a refund, which they said would like 5 to 7 days so instead he said they would email me my receipt. This could have been resolved in a way better manner. First, I should have been told when I ordered directly off the menu that most items inside the bagel had changed. This would have avoided all the issues. Secondly, when I came in to raise the issue about the wrong ingredients, they should have apologized and offered to make the sandwich as it was listed on the menu or offered a refund and just generally been easier to work with. Instead, I was misled, had to raise the issue myself, and then had to make my own request for a refund which they were not pleasant about. read more

They just tried to charge me 5$ to add tomato to a bagel! Mmm that's a no for me. I asked if that was correct for a bagel w egg cheese and tomato and they said yeah...11.25$ was the total- and the reason I walked out. read more

This place.. Dunno.. I ordered a plain bagel, toasted medium (don't want it scorched but I do want it toasted) and I'm waiting and people who ordered after me were getting their orders before me.. Eventually the lady asked me what I was waiting for.. I told her a plain bagel toasted medium with butter.. They put a rush on it.. I saw that it was barely toasted.. They brought me the bagel and I asked if it was toasted medium. The guy said yes.. I opened it on the spot and had to send it back to be toasted as I requested. Basically it took about 15-20 minutes to get a properly toasted bagel with butter.. And to be honest.. Forget it.. I'll skip this spot next time though.. read more

Got a SEC on egg everything toasted. It was very quick even with a long line. I thought it had great crunch while also being fluffy on the inside. I will say I did not really care for the sausage as it had a flavor profile that I didn't necessarily care for. I think there could be more flavor in the bagel but the texture itself is what makes me give this a 4. read more

Grabstein's Bagels - SEC on egg everything - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

Always walked past this place and was curious. solid bagel place for a bagel if you like it simple! the menu is simple with lots of variety. the workers are so friendly as well! I got an egg and cheese on an everything and it was a solid 8/10. The bagel is buttery and so are the eggs. would recommend if you're strolling around UES read more

Not one to write reviews or complain but just wanted people to know. It's Saturday morning and I stopped by to grab a dozen bagels and multiple spreads to gift a friend. The people working the counter were the unfriendliest and helpful. When I saw that had forced a dozen bagels into this paper bag, I asked to have it double bagged. I was afraid bagel woudl rip and the bagels were popping out. Lady at counter, barely looking at me, said she could not double bag. I asked if she had a bigger bag to put the bagel bag and the numerous cream cheese spreads I had purchased, she again said no. Customer service is horrible. I left there this morning with 3 separate bags, half ripping. read more

I've been coming here for about four years, and sadly the bacon has been on a steady downhill journey--getting more fatty, more soggy, and frankly more gross with time. At this point it feels less like bacon and more like a cautionary tale. That said, credit where it's due: the drip coffee is actually really good and deserves better bacon to sit next to it. read more

Sunday morning. They had an electric power outage. But all I wanted was a bagel with cream cheese! The employee behind the register wouldn't even put the cc on the bagel! Very rude service! I'll think twice before going there again. read more

The prices here are pure robbery. Almost $7 for a bagel with cream cheese? That is unacceptable. Won't be coming back, Staff here is really awesome though! Friendly and fast. read more

Leaving this review for someone who doesn't leave reviews. Awesome menu with lots of choices. Their BEC or signature bacon eggs and cheese is bomb. They have e choices for all diets and are awesome for breakfast/lunch or a snack. The place is lean and the staff was helpful. Pretty good drink selection. And the decor is nice too. Will come back more. read more

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Amazing cozy spot to get your morning fuel! Staff is super friendly, vibes are relaxed and welcoming, and the bagel was delicious! Only thing that would make it even better is inside seating! read more

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Brand new bagel shop just opened Saturday. Everything is made fresh daily. I got a pumpernickel bagel to go. It's grab and go for now. The owner/partner spoke to me about their plan for the future. They are definitely working out the kinks because they just opened. I'm already a fan because of the bagel varieties and delicious looking baked goods. I've got a lot of photos to post and will post more of my bagel and pastry soon. The customer service is very good, quick pace. The place is very busy already. They open 7am. Hours need to be posted on the window. Give them a chance to get a groove on! They're very welcome in this neighborhood from speaking to the other customers today. I'm recommending you enjoy a bagel ASAP! read more

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Checked out the new bagel joint in the hood today. Has an old school retro bagel shop look to it. Basic variety of bagels with a nice offering of schmears and spreads. Classics like egg on a roll, BLT, and lox on a bagel too. Reasonable prices. Everything bagel with cream cheese was good. No seating though as it's basically grab and go. As I got here around 2pm bagel choices were scarce. Was told they close at 3pm. Hot and iced coffee drinks too. Some pastries like muffins also available. read more

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About a week in and they're thriving. I went here two days in a row because i loved Ronny's Favorite! I highly recommend adding bacon! The staff are super sweet and the register is quick. The first day I had their cold brew, which had me wired for several hours. The second days i tried the avocado toast on whole wheat, i didn't realize it came on a bagel! I thought that was super cool, however the bagel to avocado ratio was disproportionate. Otherwise i loved the salty kicks from the everything bagel seeds they put on! Overall the MSH hospital down the block will highly appreciate having something new and of quality around! read more

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The person at the counter when taking my order was super unfriendly and not helpful at all when we tried to order a bagel that they were out of. The bagel was good but not worth the overall experience. read more

I got the Too Good To Go package. They gave me three little boxes with 6 pieces of cocoa balls, which is why they were spoiled. I paid 7.61. Never ever again read more

Immensely frustrated. Curdled butter is made by leaving butter out and uncovered. Breaks down upon reaching room temperature, or higher even. Translucent and gritty. Bitter. Sour. Sucks since the bagel should have been good. No care taken. Could be an off day. Happens. But, dang. Good butter should be pretty high on the goals list and at bagel spot, right? read more

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96th Street. Asked for a plain bagel with lox. Asked for a pumpernickel lox and loaded, light on the cream cheese. Walked 5 blocks home. Plain bagel ok. The pumpernickel only had a bit of cream cheese. No phone # to call, so I had to walk 5 blocks uphill (I'm 76 years old) with heart issues). Got there wanted my money back. No can do. She had to contact the owner for a refund. Then cashier got pissed at my attitude, So, I took a new order (which at this point I do not even want as I am so pissed). Not at the mistake but with the lack of communication and the attitude given to me for complaing. read more

I cant believe this place has 3 stars on yelp! I've gotten a bagel sandwich here multiple times and I am always coming back for more. The cheese, the egg, and the bread is all so delicious! The bread is really chewy, egg is really substantial and is not oily at all, and the cheeese..! The impossible sec bagel in the pic is a scooped out one and it had enough bread for me to not feel overly full after finishing it! read more

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Supremely average bagel shop experience. Ordered an egg salad on everything bagel. Bagel was meh, egg salad even worse, half frozen and tasted like eggs in bath of mayo. read more

Chill and casual bagel spot. The bagels are pretty darn good. The breakfast bagels are spot on. And when toasted - honestly amazing. The sausage egg and cheese is my personal fav. I love how they have vegan options. It's quite pricy but it is good. They give a decent portion and filling. The wait took a little bit longer than a smear, so just take note. There isn't any real seating in the restaurant since it's quite small too. read more

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So...since the person who sold me the chocolates was not there when I went to complain about the quality, I went back today in the pouring rain. That person was indeed there, remembered me and the transaction but would do nothing to remedy the situation since I did not have the @$7 receipt and refused to attempt to look it up. I was told to email the owner and I have just done so. But I will never recommend this place to anyone...usually saying something is rancid gets some sort of response, not stonewalling. And while their bagels are fine, other places in NYC sell bagels. read more

Ordered the Cheddy Waap today, without bacon, on a spinach wrap. I RECEIVED a regular Cheddy Waap. Went back, asked for the right order, left without checking. Got a Cheddy Wapp, WITHOUT CHEDDAR!!!! For a $16.00 dollar sandwich, this is crazy. I am not one to complain, but I threw out a 16.00 sandwich. read more

Unhappy. Bagels are a special treat for me because we all know bagels aren't the most healthy option, so it is a once in a while for me. So if you are going to go all in with calories, you might as well get what you like. I was super excited and then I opened the package. Guess what, it wasn't what I ordered. I asked for whole wheat EVERYTHING. I just got whole wheat. I asked for the basic egg and bagel, and the egg was dry and overcooked. Bagel itself was lackluster. The basic egg and bagel was $5.64 after tax and tip. The store itself is really cute and nice open space. Staff was nice. read more

Sell hard bagels and then won't take them back. Staff won't give out owners name to report rude behavior. Kathy the manager is angry, rude, defensive and mot helpful. Go elsewhere if you want good service. They are awful. Go to Tal bagels instead read more

There are only a few things that go in your mouth that I consider myself to be an expert on. Two of them are bagels and coffee. Today I was at the top of the UES to take care of something, and it became apparent that I needed a sesame bagel, some butter, and a cup of coffee before completing my task. Yelp brought me to this place. Let's start with the coffee. By Italian or French standards, the coffee here would be taunted, and described as burnt piss from a severely dehydrated donkey; however, I've lived in the city almost my whole adult life, and I actually like burnt donkey piss. This coffee tells a NY'r he's home. It's always great to be home. The bagels were solid, but not the greatest I've had... but, this is NYC, so the bar is insanely high here. Everything was great about the bagel except for the deep crumb, which had a little too much of a "Wonder Bread" texture for me. Despite that: good all around bagel. In case you are interested, the best bagel in the city is in Brooklyn... duh. read more

For the 96th St location: The music was so loud on a weekday morning that I could hear it from the street. Two people were behind the counter though only one person was taking orders. When I asked if they would lower the music--everyone was shouting when placing their orders-- both guys behind the counter began laughing. Then one of them turned UP the music, and the 2 guys began whispering and laughing. It's not hard to figure out why. The guy who turned up the music next began banging things, just to make his point that he was more important than anyone else in the store. Noise was his thing, not the customers. There is no reason to return. The rudeness and smug behavior is unacceptable. Nor were the guys at all helpful or accommodating. But they sure were impressed with themselves. The only person working was an older Asian woman making each order, off to the side and largely hidden in the back. I felt sorry for her having to work in a loud and unfriendly place. Also, it is weird that you don't see any food, apart from bins filled with bagels. As for the bagels: meh. Bloated and missing any real "chew." This is not an old-fashioned Jewish deli, just an excuse to charge money for rude help and terrible service. read more

Underwhelming and expensive I ordered the lox and loaded hoping to get a satisfying bite eat on my way on to work. I want to add that I substituted the regular bagel for a flagel. They barely put any lox on flagel, loaded it with tomatoes inside. I won't be returning. Rating 1-10 (10 being the highest) Overall Taste- 1 Flagel- 1 Lox-0 Cost- 0 Presentation- 0 Customer Svc- 2 read more