First, I'd like to give proper recognition by thanking my yelp friend Wanda for discovering LONG ISLAND BAGEL CAFE (LIBC).
Walking towards, I was attracted by the neon green signs in the windows. Coming inside, looking to the right is the sectioned off dining area and to the left is the food station. The appearance is what you would find inside of any other place that sells bagels, also come as you are; dressed up or casual.
They have salads, breakfast, lunch, and you may be able to scrape up dinner. Coffee is on board here as well as normal beverages.
The coherent staff works with shared goals in mind aiming to furnish and deliver quality service. Unlike other places were I have observed one on one service. These guys will double team you in a heart beat, optimizing and providing exceptional customer service.
I ordered the pistachio muffin, I'm weak for that. Lol! I also had a toasted poppy seed bagel with scallion. The bagels are a decent size to average. Hey, it's not Super Bagel....
The bagel was very fresh as well as the cream cheese. I had a French vanilla coffee. I didn't find the coffee's temperature to my liking but it was hot. Not hot hot! Lol.
I took my meal to go but the dining room was available with only two customers dining in at the moment. Very neat and tidy. There was also customer interaction at the coffee station with a nice husband and wife couple who were helpful directing me to the regular French vanilla instead of the decaf French vanilla.
Today was a stressful visit because, I left my credit cards home and no cash on hand. I panicked. I already sipped on the coffee. I guess I could have left the store with out taking the prepared food- but who does that? I thought it through, under intense pressure not knowing the next move. OKAY, I went through my phone and access the wallet feature to pay through mobile payment, SUCCESS! Thank goodness for this feature, I would have been up the creek, without a paddle, yet not relieved until the payment was approved.
Afterwards, today was a good visit, no more stress but always an opportunity to...
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