Went to Zabar's Cafe. Two guys working, a mostly empty shop. One prepared a bagel with cream cheese…read morethe whole time. The other stood with his back to me and talked to his coworker. I waited 8 minutes and left. Walked up to Broad Nosh. Shop was packed. One guy taking orders for everyone in line. Three guy assembly line preparing orders. Two women ringing up. I was out in 3 minutes. (Yes, I timed it. I'm petty.) Broad Nosh Bagels wins. Zabar's Cafe is playing little league.

Solid bagel sandwiches. The broad nosh sandwich was just what I needed - egg, spinach greens,…read moreavocado and I subbed with tofu cream cheese spread. The actual bagels themselves are poofy and large, although I had mine a few hours later and it wasn't quite as good as when you have a fresh New York bagel. They were sold out of a bunch of bagel varieties by the time I came by, so recommend coming in the morning.

It's a great bagel! The lime on Sunday is understandably…read morelong. Staff are efficient though They were out of some things which disappointed because the gf person in our party also can't have seeds, and was hoping for something other than a plain bagel. The person who took our order didn't tell us they had salt bagels and it wasn't in the menu, so we were sad again not to have that choice We would come here again for sure

Really nice experience! I got a breakfast sandwich. My only qualm was that as any celiac knows, you…read morecan only get store bought bagels in plain, everything, and cinnamon raisin. I came here excited to have another flavor only to discover they carry only those three flavors. When I asked the cashier about the bagel of the day she said there wasn't one. After we ordered I then realized that they had both salt bagels and blueberry bagels. Why did she not tell us that? We also tried to order a cheese bun because we saw them on trays having just been removed from the oven. However the staff member told us they were out of cheese buns. The sandwich was great. The tomato jam was generously applied and they weren't stingy with the avocado. The challah and babka were both really nice! The challah is on the sweet side. I bet both would be even better microwaved. They have a bit of a gluten free vibe to the texture still, but are overall great compared to store bought. Our lattes came out quickly. No utensils, and they don't give napkins with your order. Bathroom is not very accessible. High sink, no hooks or grab bars. No seating for breakfast or lunch. It was extremely busy on a Sunday at lunchtime.

I guess I have to echo a lot of these reviews and point out that the bagels just didn't seem that…read morefresh. I miss the good old days when you could wander in any time of day and get a warm bagel right out of the oven. But they are still pretty awesome even if they are $2.20 each now and definitely not fresh from the oven at 1pm on a Sunday. Should have come earlier!

I stopped by for a quick coffee and bagels for a friend of mine and let me tell you The vibe the…read moreamazing people behind the counter, specially Miguel were so amazingly nice and friendly.. thank you Miguel and the crew you got behind you..

On my first visit I had the Smoked & Savory sandwich on an everything bagel (I was really in the…read moremood for whitefish). The sandwich is unlike any I've ever had. They put mustard, pickled peppers and pickled cucumbers. I'm really curious as to why the mustard is added. The mustard is very good but it overpowered the whitefish (maybe the employee making my sandwich put too much on?). The bagel and mustard together felt like I was eating a pretzel with mustard. The whitefish was good but again lost amongst all the other ingredients. The packaging they use is different. The sandwich was wrapped and placed standing up on a box. It wasn't so easy to wrap and put back in what I didn't finish. I also had to try the pastries. I had a muffin and shashoka bureka. The muffin was really good but didn't need the cheese filling. It was too much and caused half the inside of the muffin to be hollow. There are a few tables inside and out. There are also stools at the windows

This kosher café and bakery is the kind of neighborhood spot that instantly draws you in with the…read moresmell of freshly baked bread, warm pastries, and rich coffee. We tried the egg and cheese on a bagel, and it was a perfect balance of chewy, buttery, and melty goodness - total comfort food. The yogurt and labneh bowls are another highlight, especially the halva crunch, layered with Greek yogurt and nutty, sweet halva for an amazing mix of flavors and textures.

This Family Owned Jewish Deli opened in 1908 and then moved to its present location in 1929, Barney…read moreGreengrass directs its focus on traditional Baltic style smoked fish, like Lox, Herring, Sable, & White Fish. It has only one store, which is found on Amsterdam Avenue on the Upper West Side of New York City, - and it has changed very little over the past 120+ years. Most famous for its Smoked Fish, especially its Smoked Sturgeon, Barney Greengrass has an extensive menu along this line, offering mostly cured fish items, either in sliced form, or as smoked fish salads. However there is a small list of meat sandwiches that are offered as well, making Barney Greengrass yet another great Jewish Deli in NYC that is NOT Kosher. During my numerous visit between 1976 and 1999, the service at Barney Greengrass has always been friendly and informative. It made me feel like I was a regular here, even during my fist visit. I always make sure to get one the platters, which can be any combination of three smoked fish items. Usually select the Sturgeon, the Nova, and the White Fish, which comes two Bagels. I found it good to get a large of their amazing Borscht as well, as a refreshing pallet cleanser. And just to mix things up a bit, I once slit a Pastrami Sandwich, whish was on the small side for an NYC Deli, but was delicious that it was well worth price. Other items of is their Pickled Herring Salad, their White Fish Salad, and especially their Latkes (potato pancakes). I love fish, thus Barney Greengrass has become one of my favorite Delis in America. Yum!

This place was hopping on a Sunday morning. The service was adequate but not great as we had to…read moreprovide a few reminders for staff. It's a great place to people watch outside. The egg and salmon sandwich was very good. The potato latkes were delicious. My iced tea was fresh.

We were looking to grab a quick bite in our way to a show and saw the corner easel sign for Broad…read moreNosh with the beautiful bagel Pastrami sandwich photo. We immediately headed to the Broad Nosh ! We had the Pastrami on Rye and it was Scrumptious!! We will definitely be going back as often as possible!

We had a lazy morning and procrastinated on getting breakfast, but I was determined to get some…read morereal New York bagels during the trip! I'm so glad Broad Nosh Bagels & Deli popped up in my search, as it was exactly what I was looking to enjoy. A couple of us trekked the few blocks to find the storefront. Inside it was PACKED, and several groups and lines snaked around the dividers. But the line moved quickly between customers picking up to-go meals and placing orders at the counters. The display cases are beautiful and feature so many different kinds of cream cheese. (Who knew you could make a whole vat of Biscoff?) They also had many types of smoked fish and toppings for customers filing through. Once you order food, you take your ticket to the register where you can add any drinks. This also went fairly quickly. Food and drink order numbers were called out and checked with the receipts, although they called out a set of orders for several minutes and no one came to pick them up. There are a few tables there, but since customers wait to grab drinks and food near the front, the couple tables at the front were basically for crowd control. I definitely wouldn't try to eat there unless I happened to be going at a quieter time. I got the bagel with smoked salmon, and it was exactly what I had been craving. Their bagels are a quarter pound each, so you might even get two meals out of it if you have a fridge for storage. But even as good as the bagel was, the hot chai latte with oat milk was the star for me. It was so incredibly layered for flavor and fragrant, just lightly sweet. I would go out of my way on a trip to NYC just to get one of these for breakfast! We all really enjoyed our food, and I will definitely return.

A haiku: Best bagels…read moreever Beware, the schmears are deadly Lives up to the hype *if you are lucky enough to get there when a fresh batch is being made, enjoy and know that it's worth the wait

I was vehemently against the rip and dip method but unfortunately the bagels speak for…read morethemselves!!! Their bagels are SO fresh. Really crispy exterior with the chewiest interior. I love being able to watch them make them as well. Great service always. The interior is small (only 2 or so tables) so take them to go. The salt bagel is my personal favorite (best salt bagel I've tried!!) but the everything bagel is also top tier. Great mix of cream cheese flavors. You have to at least buy 3 but I can eat 3 so that's okay lol (They don't keep great imo so better to eat them day of!)

We had a BLT and tuna sandwich. Yummy. Kiara was helpful and…read morelovely. We tried the maple crueller. OMG. Insanely delicious. I'LL BE BACK!!!

I recently realized that there are so many Daily Provisions located around the city. Who would've…read morethought?! I honestly didn't know until recently. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. It's definitely a convenient spot no matter the time of day. The menu has a little bit of everything such as pastries, coffee, tea, sandwiches, salads, soups and even gluten free options. They also serve beer and wine, which I wasn't expecting. This location has both indoor and outdoor seating, which is nice. The setup is mostly DIY since you throw away your own garbage and etc. But they do bring your food and drinks out to you. They also have a restroom for customers and a self serve tap water station with glasses, which I appreciated. I ordered the chicken salad sandwich. It was alright, but I do think it could've used a little more flavor or seasoning.

I finally ventured to a Levain Bakery to make my own personal assessment to determine and formulate…read moremy own opinion. Yes, the reviews are verifiably accurate and true. This location 167 West 74th Street is the original brick and mortar storefront. Levain Bakery does validate for all the hype, sweetness indulgence and fresh-baked artesian cookies and baked goodies. I am Cookie Monster from "Sesame Street" whose eyes are bigger than his stomach who becomes highly excited to engulf all cookies characteristic aesthetic thrashing, splattering every where when consuming within mere minutes. There was a short line waiting to enter for orders to be placed. Upon entering the air conditioning is at full artic chill blast and the air has a sweet aromatic odor emanating throughout. I inquired with the sales associate if the classic chocolate chip cookie contained any nuts who responded "no." I do not have any food allergies. I absolutely do not like nuts in any form. I am not allergic to nuts either. It is not my cup of tea. I am very grateful the classic chocolate chip cookie does not contain any nuts. Customer service is very attentive and exhibited who assisted me with respect, patience and perspective to explain and listen to my requests and needs as I matter. This female server was not curt and I was not rushed. I was acknowledged. I was seen. I was heard. I was not dismissed. I was respected without the standard producing a disgruntled face of reluctance to service me. I am one life in the smallest measurement. The female associate permitted me to take photos of the cookies in the display case without question which is posted with this review. Merchandise of T-shirts, tote bags, mugs, gift tin boxes are available for sale as well. This location is small as it is take-out and go. There are several steps going downward at the entrance which is not ADA accessible. There are some outdoor benches for seating, but no table. I suggest to order and consume in the comfort of your own home for full immerse enjoyment with a table. Yes, cash is accepted as that works greatly for me. Levain Bakery complies with "Prohibition of Cashless Establishments" as of March 21, 2026 where all retail and food establishments in New York State, including New York City, must accept in-person cash payments. Thank you, Levain Bakery for not giving me a red card! I was not blatantly ejected. I would surely return for another visit. Chocolate chip cookie $5.75 each One word: WOW! The interior was oozing with semi-sweetness. The cookie is gargantuan and very thick somewhat bulky. It is massive size well known weighing exactly 6 ounces (170 g) each and measure about 8-10 cm. in diameter and 3-4 cm thick. It is not a traditional flat cookie as I hoped. It is massive chewy interiors. It is soft. It is not crispy. Levain takes the classic chocolate chip cookie and make it their version. It did break apart and dropped onto my plate upon the third bite. It is amazing! I suggest warm-up the cookie in the microwave for approximately 1 minute. I purchased two (2) quantity of these delightful chocolate chip cookies. Delicious. I enjoyed mine with one glass of red wine which I did achieved equanimity state of mind. The red wine was a birthday 2023 gift from a work colleague which I finally opened with good reason. I was floating! Nota Bene: Store policy: "There are no returns on food or beverage. Merchandise (T-shirts, bags, etc.) may be exchanged within 7 days with a receipt. Items must be unworn/unused and all original tags/packaging must be included."

I have only ever ordered online from Levain Bakery and not visited the store. The cookies are…read moresimply delicious and you can taste it whether it's the first bite or the last bite. We were introduced Levain Bakery cookies when I had my little guy over two years ago. One of my friends came to visit, gave us a box and told us to try it because the cookies are delicious. I remembered how big and filling the cookies were, you'd sit in comfort knowing how the flavors pop in your mouth. Now cut to this past year, we found out after exploring the website, there are gifts sets. Our current go to is the new parent gifts. We see it as whether a bew parent or one who is going through the next chapter with more children to raise- it's thoughtful of how a package can bring a smile to some sleep deprived parents who want to eat and relax. This was a cute idea, wish someone would gift to us after our twins were born. One day we want to check out Levain Bakery. For now, happiness is explored through the website and delivered to our famiy and friends. Thank yoi for the sweetness. Picture credit: taken by my best friend who received our new parent gifts set.

This place was absolutely AMAZING! It hit 5 stars on all aspects from the service to the food to…read morethe ambiance! I will definitely be patronizing again in the near future. A friend and I chose to experience the Restaurant Week lunch special since neither of us had been to this restaurant before. We sat at the bar and decided to go for the $19 lunch special they serve Monday - Friday instead. We had alot of staff servicing us. Even though we sat at the actual bar, we had a floor server attending to us as well as the bar staff. We even met the manager, Tiffany, as she introduced herself to us and made sure we were taken care of properly. The UWS location is huge. It is about 2/3rds of a North/South block with an enclosed patio built in the front of the restaurant. The bar is simply beautiful. It is half inside and half on the sidewalk also semi enclosed. I did not walk around the inside of the restaurant but I did see there were alot of mirrors and a darker interior. Bar was filled with liquor on the walls and gave it a modern day saloon feel. Very comfortable and inviting. We ordered drinks initially. They were carefully crafted and tasty on a hot summer day. I ordered the Waldorf Salad lunch special and my friend had the Spicy Chicken Sandwich. I must say the portions are large. They make sure you do not leave hungry! :) Both entrees came with soup and a second side. I had the biscuit and honey/maple butter. Oh my was it heavenly. My friend was super satisfied with her sandwich. It looked like a meal fit for a Queen! All of the food was seasoned well. While we were still enjoying our meal the bar changed from lunch to happy hour service. My friend decided to order the Margarita flight. It came with three flavored margaritas for a mere $12. I tried the Spicy Brine Margarita and it will now be the only drink I have for future visits. So delicious and flavorful. We were having such a great time as the bar filled with patrons and we spoke with our neighbors. At this time one of our servers brought us a complimentary pretzel. It was the star of the show from presentation to taste I would recommend anyone to try it. The bathrooms are unisex. By the time I needed to use it the restaurant was crowded and so it needed to be serviced. The stall I utilized had a strong urine smell and needed a proper cleaning. Management might consider placing air fresheners in each stall to at least give the illusion of cleanliness. This restaurant raised the bar for hospitality! The service was top notch as well as the food and atmosphere. If you have not tried this place I highly suggest that you do. It is a 100 out of 10 establishment for NYC! My gratitude goes out to all of the wait staff and bartenders that made our experience so wonderful.

I stumbled upon this gem during a Sunday stroll. I had only planned to stop in for a drink, but one…read morelook at the menu convinced me to order brunch; and I'm so glad I did. Brunch at Jacob's Pickles is a real treat. I ordered the coleslaw with pickles as a side, it was delicious. The breakfast platter was absolutely massive and overall good, a bit salty for me, and the biscuit was a bit soft. But the grits were delightful. I sat at the bar, so the service was fine, though not particularly memorable. What I loved most was the patio: it's partially open and partially enclosed, letting you enjoy plenty of natural light while staying cool in the air conditioning. It gives you the feeling of dining outdoors without the noise or wind from the street. The interior design is beautiful and adds so much to the experience. I definitely recommend checking this place out. I'll certainly be back to try more of the menu!