Nice bakery, pastel de nata was good, the filling was a bit too sweet & loose. Not too many…read moreoptions for full size cakes but overall it was good.

The coffee product they use is really cheap. It used to be good coffee. I don't know if they change…read morevendors it taste like water. I stopped going back. I go down the street to a different bakery.

Got the lox bagel at Roc's Cafe. It's a small place inside but there is seating outside. The…read moreportions was decent as there was sizable lox in addition to tomatoes which is unique with plenty of cream cheese. Service did take quite a while but overall would recommend if you just want something simple.

delicious. fresh staying at the airport and wanted to try the neighborhood food. No…read moredisappointment here ! Had the BLT on everything bagel. Now for the cannoli !

Clean, well organized bagel spot…read more 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.

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

I was visiting Staten Island from Atlanta. Met a friend here for breakfast. I had a poppyseed bagel…read morewith cream cheese and it might be the best bagel I ever had. Service was fast. Everyone was friendly. The variety of cream cheese choices was ! I sampled several and they were all delicious. If I'm ever in the area, I will not hesitate to visit again.

STARBUCKS WHO?! The Best Bagel Spot You Are Entirely Ignoring in the "Forgotten Borough."…read more Let's be honest for a second. We live in Staten Island. We know good food, but we also get set in our ways. We walk the same blocks, we drive the same avenues, and we mindlessly queue up in corporate drive-thrus for burnt espresso (or food) because it's "convenient." Well, I am here to officially staging an intervention. Two weeks ago, I was walking past the Dollar General, completely blind to my surroundings, zombie-walking my way back toward Starbucks. That is when I saw the sign for Poppy Seed Bagels. After a local native whispered absolute prophecies into my ear about a mythical "French Toast Bagel with Cannoli Cream Cheese," I knew I had to make the pilgrimage. I have lived here for almost a year. Why did none of you tell me about this place? Seriously, I need answers. Are we hoarding the carb secrets now?? Like c'mon, f'real???? lol The Vibe: Small Footprint, Massive Inventory. When you first walk in, the shop presents itself on a smaller scale, but every square inch serves a distinct, glorious purpose. To your left, an absolute wall of refrigerators spans the room. They have every liquid refreshment known to mankind: cold brews, espressos, energy drinks, sodas, and teas. If you can drink it, they have it chilled. The Ultimate Coffee Loophole As a "self-proclaimed" coffee fanatic, this is where I nearly lost my mind. You pay for a coffee. Just a coffee. And then? You pick whatever size you want. Let me repeat that for the people in the back. You pay one flat rate and you can walk away with a large. (like whaaaat?) We are strictly not talking Starbucks vibes here, nope--no siree. Then you hit the mixing station. I am a French Vanilla creamer devotee, and they had an entire lineup of premium flavored creamers, flavored shots (hazelnut, etc.), and a shaker of freshly ground cinnamon powder. *YUP* Shaking real cinnamon into a piping hot, perfectly brewed coffee felt less like a morning routine and more like a religious experience. Was I awake? Was I dreaming? Was I in coffee heaven? It felt way too magical to be in the "Forgotten Borough." The Main Event: The "Perfect Bagel" Look, I went in with one mission: get the French Toast bagel. Naturally, because the universe loves a plot twist, they were fresh out. The neighborhood hype is real, and the early birds caught the worm. Undeterred, I pivoted. I ordered a perfectly toasted sesame bagel slapped with that famous cannoli cream cheese. I snapped a picture, texted it to a friend, and captioned it: "The perfect bagel." Mind you, this wasn't even the French Toast flavor I came for! If a backup option can elicit that level of emotional texting, that alone speaks volumes. The bagel had that flawless crunch on the outside, a soft, pillowy pull on the inside, and the cannoli cream cheese--an absolute, pure, unadulterated delight. Sweet, creamy, and decadent. So delicious. While sitting there in a literal cloud of French vanilla, cinnamon, and sesame bliss, I watched the digital menu monitors loop videos of their special custom creations. Lox bagels, hot pastrami builds, and wild culinary concoctions that had me salivating mid-chew. I am already scheduling my next trip back specifically for the French Toast and, yeah, maybe the pastrami too. Why, not! Hospitality That Hits Different: A restaurant can have great food, but small businesses win our/my heart. The staff here is exceptional. The girls at the counter were incredibly welcoming and helpful. Furthermore, a tall gentleman who was busily cleaning the tables noticed that I have some trouble walking. Without me even asking, he took it upon himself to go up to the counter, grab my food, and bring it directly to my table. There are only a few tables inside, but that simple, proactive act of kindness transformed a quick breakfast into a memorable dining experience. The Verdict: Whenever I am in the area again and have to choose between corporate green-apron coffee or this local masterpiece? Ahem--excuse me---Starbucks who? This will now be my go to spot. I am a massive supporter of small businesses, and Poppy Seed Bagels is doing everything right. Hello---stop gatekeeping this place! People just got to know! :-) So... Go... Go support them, buy a giant coffee for the price of a small, and pray they have the French Toast bagel waiting for you---if that's your thing or not. ;-)

A small location on an awkward "corner" with a small lot on the side with SOME spots for customers…read more No parking directly in front. Bright clean interior, fast & efficient staff. Very simple, nothing to it. I got an egg salad sandwich on a plain bagel. The egg salad was decent, as in an Ok option if in the area, I had to add salt. The bagel itself was VERY good. Soft & fresh. Grades: Egg Salad: B- Bagel: A+

I won't say amazing, but for a bagel shop, it was clean and the food was good. Nice that they were…read morethe only place in town that opened early.

Walked in stood there for 8 minutes before anyone acknowledged me. Only one other customer was in…read morethere and they ordered already. I ordered. A sausage egg cheese salt pepper ketchup. And a plain bagel lightly toasted. Food was ok I've had better and I've had worse. So for a first experience it was meh

This is bagel shop is probably my favoriteeee local spot. I came here Thanksgiving morning to grab…read morea bagel and the couple who works here are always sooo sweet, give me exactly what I want every time and the bagels are just perfect! They're soft on the inside crispy in the outside, and always fresh. I got a toasted sesame bagel with scallion cream cheese on both sides, lox, and some good ol crispy bacon - ultimate combo. Loveee this place!

This place is great, great bagels, and pastries, great people working there. It is takeout only,…read morebut I'll definitely go back , recommended.

Best bagels on Staten Island Great baked goods…read moreKosher Solid service No seating Clean store Good vegetable cream cheese

I fell in love with this place the instant I walked in. The aroma of coffee wafting throughout the…read morestore was intoxicating. They grind they own flavors and have every delightful type of coffee you might want. The pistachio cold foam with ice coffee was perfection. The cold foam was thick and enhanced the cold brew perfectly. Hubby ordered a flat white espresso. He is wired and ready to go! They have pasties, cold brew growlers, and so much more. Stop in early before hoping on the Rariton Valley train to your destination.

The service was wonderful. Staff is very attentive and friendly…read more My order was an iced coffee with the seasonal flavor (Maple Spice) and Maple Spice cold foam. I didn't taste the flavor, it just tasted like a unflavored coffee. Nonetheless, I would come back to try another drink. My breakfast sandwich was great! Egg, guacamole, arugula. So delicious. I added sausage to mine, great decision.

Food is pretty good but if you're ordering for delivery it's probably going to be wrong. 3 orders…read moredone and 3 times something was missing or they didn't follow directions.

Beautiful stained glass also an old school field as far as Tavern are concerned very friendly. and…read moreservice is great. plenty of TVs to watch your sports.