I joined my friend for breakfast. She had already ordered, so I got caught up by ordering my coffee and breakfast platter right away. They were brought out together. Looking beautiful as usual. The fruit is freshly sliced. Nobody can ever finish this ample plate of food. The house coffee is most delicious. I quit caffeine 10 years ago, but I will cheat with this coffee. The staff is different from my last visit. I will declare, it's much improved. read more

Driven past here a lot over the years, finally had a reason to stop. For my first time I went with classic poppyseed bagel and lox.it cane with some potato salad. Also ordered a beer on the side. All very good. It was not too busy sobit was a nice relaxing lunch. Only complaint is it's a bit on the expensive side. So will have to be an occasional treat read more

New York Bagel Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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It was absolutely fabulous. Great place to go and relax spend some time with your mate. Going back for sure. Richard read more

Expensive, but fantastic! Everything is delicious and beautifully arranged on the plate. I do appreciate getting some fruit with my breakfast. I had the Secondo and the sweet and salty mix was perfect. The potatoes were piping hot. The ambiance is homey, with antique tables and decor. Service was very good too and it wasn't as busy as I had expected for a Sunday morning at a place known for its bagels and bennies. I imagine it's super busy in summer. read more

New York Bagel Cafe - Secondo Eggs Benedict with prosciutto and grilled apple - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Came for coffee and bagel and left within 5 minutes when told I need to order an entree. Suggest studying lengthy rule book before entering.

greats experience the owner was very friendly , amazing food , beautiful place. 1000%

Decided to come here for brunch since it was conveniently located close to campus and right by the Strathcona's farmers market. Walking in, we were seated in the patio area where we were surrounded by cute flowers. I really liked the atmosphere. However, the prices did not match the environment at all. A bagel platter will run you about $20 while Eggs Benedict came close to $30 per plate! I was shocked at the amount of "ordering rules" on the menu and they will charge you an extra $2 for a sharing plate if you decide to split an entree with your friend since they have to bring out an extra plate for you. They also charge extra for ice. Absolutely ridiculous. I don't think a business should nickel and dime their customers. I got the Lox eggs benny as my entree. It was actually pretty good, the hollandaise was creamy and the eggs were cooked well. However, it was nothing phenomenal. The hash browns were a bit burnt. I wouldn't say it was worth the $26. The cinnamon bun was absolutely a disgrace to cinnamon buns all over the world. Because it was sitting in a pool of melted unsalted butter, the bun was soggy. It was also drizzled with simple syrup which definitely didn't help with the sogginess. I could barely taste the cinnamon sugar in it and ended up just not finishing it after one bite. All in all, I wouldn't recommend The New York Bagel Cafe. There are much better brunch places around the city without ridiculous rules. read more

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After going to the farmers market, our family friends and I decided to grab some brunch. We walked a block from the farmers market to the New York Bible Café and were able to get seated for our large party of nine. When we sat down our tables were quite squished so there wasn't a whole lot of space for us to be seated at a large party and we're kind of put the corner a little bit. When we were seated the server came by and took her orders. We all ordered our own bagels and breakfast sets as well as water drinks. One thing to know in Canada is that they don't really use ice because it's generally cold, so the ice water did not actually have ice. Additionally it was quite hot and stuffy inside as I don't think there was air-conditioning as well. Just something to keep in mind as we did come in the summer time. When the food finally arrived it looked very pretty, and tasted just as good. We ordered an assortment of bagels, and eggs Benedict. Overall was a filling and tasty meal. read more

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I'm a HUGE fan of breakfast food, especially Eggs Benedict. I have never in my life seen a menu that is pretty much dedicated to eggs Benny like the one at NYBC. I love how they prepare it on a bagel instead of an English muffin (it makes for a bigger portion, but it tastes amazing!). You can also order different kinds of coffee, tea, and alcoholic drinks as well. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful and has a very European feel, and the outdoor patio is a little more private but is also decorated beautifully. Just a warning, the portions are GIANT! So I hope you're hungry, prepared to share with a friend, or take some home. Either way you won't be disappointed with your breakfast or brunch here. read more

New York Bagel Cafe - Bocconcini Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Used to like coming here but it's just not as good anymore. Novelty worn off. Servers (2) are too rushed too many tables! Long waits for service only 2 servers too many tables! Servers are impatient, stressed out and nervous The bagels are mediocre, butter is room temperature, too much fruit piled up on breakfast plate gives impression a portions are big ... remove fruit its just an average type breakfast. Place is busier than usual I suspect people are posting on social media drawing an audience. It was never this busy when we ate here. It is pricey don't be fooled by the fruit On a positive note I've had some nice Hungarian stew read more

I came here for the first time the other day for supper, not breakfast or brunch like I'm sure most people would do for the New York Bagel Cafe. I was Fringing and with limited time in between shows this place was right next to the venue for my next show, so it seemed like a good place to go. I didn't realize New York Bagel Cafe was open for supper. Their menu is more breakfast/brunch/lunch focused, with bagel platters, but there was a Montreal smoked meat sanwich on rye bread on the menu. Most of the bagels (and this sandwich option) are platter items, so you get said bagel/sandwich with a couple of sides. They only serve their hashbrowns for breakfast so I could choose between potato salad and a fruit cup. I'm not sure if the potato salad is cream-based, but being lactose intolerant I thought I'd go with the safe bet and get a fruit salad. There was pineapple, honey dew, and watermelon in the fruit salad. It was alright. The sandwich also came with some "veggies" on the side - a tomato slice (odd, but okay), slices of red onion, a slice of cucmumber, and two pickles. The pickles seemed homemade, very tart but good good. The sandwich itself was pretty good. The smoked meat was delicious, not melt in your mouth like the smoked meat Sandwiches I've had in Montreal, but still good. The mean had a nice flavor to it and the mustard was good. The bread however was a bit too dry. I know Rye bread is a drier bread, but it was a bit too dry and crusty in some spots. Probably the coolest thing about this place was the patio. Being that this restaurant is on Gateway they've divided the patio from the outside with a wooden slat wall. It's nice because it blocks some (definitely not all) of the noise from the outside, but it still lets some outside light in. There are vines, and plants (along the window sill) in this patio. Sit facing away from the road and it's actually a really nice patio. Aside from that the sandwich and platter was really good. There's a sign inside the restaurant saying good food take time, but going at dinner (6pm) I had my food within about 10 minutes (there was also only 1 other table which helps). I'd be interested to try the New York Bagel Cafe for breakfast and give one of their bagel platters a try. read more

New York Bagel Cafe - Flowers on the patio - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Went here for breakfast as a recommendation from a coworker and was severely disappointed. Very little seating and extremely cramped dining area making it difficult to get to your seat. We each ordered breakfast and my wife ordered an iced coffee, I received my drink after a few minutes of waiting and we were told that the iced coffee would be coming shortly. That was the last we seen of our server until our food came out quite some time later with no iced coffee still, when we asked our server she told us that it was made and she had forgot to bring it out so they would make her a new one. Another 5 or so minutes later when our meals were mostly finished due to the small serving size my wife finally got her iced coffee (There was one other group in the restaurant at the time). The food wasn't overly good for the price as it was a pretty pricy meal and the rest of the experience left a lot to be desired so I couldn't recommend them personally. read more

What a dump! If you've ever had a bagel or been to New York, or a had proper deli food, you will be really disappointed by the what they serve at this so-called New York bagel cafe. 1. The food is not good. 2. The prices are high. 3. The kitchen is a mess...you can see it if you look to the back. 4. They were playing what sounded like Russian funeral music. 5. The place is decorated like a Russian version of the TV show hoarders. Junk piled up everywhere. So pissed I wasted time and money here. Don't do the same. read more

Come here for the experience. Nothing can go wrong when bagels and eggs benedict find a home on your plate. Summer or winter the cozy atmosphere and decor, provides the perfect back drop to house made meals and excellent coffee shared with friends. I have been here many times and will keep coming back for the delicious food and the beautiful space. Gorgeous food presentation and a collection of mismatched china has a soft spot in my heart, but the quality of the food itself is nothing to complain about. The menu includes few items, with huge variety. The bagel platters and eggs benedict of course steal the show. The platters include your choice of bagel, and cream cheese (my two favourites being honey, almond, and raisin, and artichoke and feta), served with potato salad, a slice of dill pickle, and organic vegetables. The eggs benedict is also served on your choice of bagel, with your choice of topping, ranging from plain bacon to prosciutto and grilled apple, served with potatoes, and fresh fruit. Pair your meal with a house espresso or try a special coffee creation, the bagel cafe offers a sweet retreat for breakfast or lunch. I will continue coming back for the enjoyment of my experience here, however the prices are high for bagels and breakfast food, and it can be a challenge to get a table during busy hours. The service has been inconsistent, at times it has been great, and at times it has been slow, but it has never taken away from my visit. read more

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Hadn't been in a while and will never again. Business opens at 9:00 and owner & Staff arrive at 9:05 am and customers are waiting outside. Extremely expensive and waitress not friendly at all. Fruit not fresh and pre sliced. read more

I have been coming here for a while. This is the 3rd time I have had hair in my food. Even though the prices are very high we still come. When I brought it up to the server she said oh maybe you just have bad energy and suggested I try a different restaurant. Great thing to say to a customer who has been coming here for years. Will definitely not be coming back again. read more

We finally went to this place for the first time after 20 years of driving by it. Boy were we missing out the Dillpickle soup is the best we've ever had and the eggs Benedict for Scooter and Asperigus has now become her favourite breakfast. We took on the desert because we were so full and we're excited to try it this evening. Don't miss out try this place read more

This is comparable to Vancouver food standard Hate to be a hater towards Edmonton's mouth taste but lots of people of here have "poor mouth" you guys think mikados sushi is sushi & cactus is good moving forward food standard here is great every thing is top quality ingredients / produce I only like this location for Caucasian breakfast in Edmonton! read more

Earlier this week enjoyed the Salmon Eggs Benny at the New York Bagel Cafe. One of best Eggs Benny I've ever had. Great atmosphere as I sat on the patio enjoying my meal along with excellent service and great weather. Even though they're located on a very busy street didn't really notice the street noise from the all the traffic. I felt at $27.00 that the dish was a bit expensive for breakfast but no problem paying the bill because the food was great. read more

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This little bistro has been a regular haunt of mine over the years. As the name of the restaurant says, this place mainly serves eggs benedict over bagels. Pro tip: this is a European style bistro, so your food isn't going to come out in 5 minutes...Expect to wait a little while for a quality meal. Come here, order a coffee (I really enjoy the house coffee), kick back, and ideally enjoy some quality conversation or quiet introspection while you wait for your food. Coming here reminds me of the cozy little bistros that you would find throughout Paris. Intimate, warm, tons of books that you can browse line the window sills, and paintings and other curios adorn the walls. I ordered the Albanian smoked beef benny and it was delicious. Egg was poached soft to perfection, hollandaise was rich and creamy, the cheese they used had just the right amount of sharpness and the bagel was fresh, fluffy and lightly toasted. The hash browned potatoes were lightly seasoned and savoury, and the accompanying fruit is always a treat. Today it included honey dew, watermelon, raspberry, black berry, goose berry, dragons fruit, kiwi, and black currants. Oh, and the menu is extensive...tons of different types of Benny's to try. I've never had one that I didn't like. read more

New York Bagel Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

This Sunday I wanted to try something new for brunch, I found this place and decided that it looked pretty good from the online menu that I found. I was a little off put when the prices on the online menu did not match the menus in the actual restaurant, so I think that should be properly updated so people aren't expecting those prices upon showing up. I went with my boyfriend, I got the chorizo eggs Bennie and he got the smoked turkey eggs Bennie. Honestly the best eggs Bennie we have both tried. But I have to say the coffee was my favourite, I got the Hawaiian coffee which has homemade coconut whipped topping and it is so delicious I highly recommend, all their coffee is espresso based and I love espresso, also some of the best coffee I've had. Their house coffee comes with steamed milk on the side, if that's not what you want I would Rec come to requesting it differently. All in all a few complaints but the atmosphere and food were amazing! Definitely try it out! read more

New York Bagel Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I came upon an unexpected surprise breakfast date at New York Bagel Cafe. I met a new friend, Mr. Ele, and we just finished an intense work out at the gym. It was mid-morning and we decided to have a hearty breakfast somewhere close to Whyte Ave. We were greeted by a lady that I believe runs the New York Bagel Cafe. She knew exactly where we would be sitting. She put us in the cozy back corner of the restaurant where we were surrounded by walls of bookshelves and interesting artsy and mismatched gadgets. I have forgotten how unique the antique decor of this restaurant was. I was reminded of a time when I spent most of my youth reading books that took place in a rustic times. In the middle of our table were a variety of spreads, jams and sauces. The most I've ever seen at any table. We started off with a fancy European iced coffee ($7) With the extensive benedict menu selection, it made it hard for me to pick the one best choice. THEY all sounded delicious. Not to mention they make there own bagels and use local eggs here. I love supporting locals! I finally decided on the spicy sausage benedict ($22) Mr. Ele was feeling adventerous and created his own omlette with all the meat items in the selection. ($35) That was oddly different as the waitress wrote down his order. It does take time for them to prepare good quality food for there customers. I know they really put the extra effort into making it look photo delightful for people like me. =) We weren't in a hurry to go anywhere as I knew we were interested in getting to know each other. It was definitely worth the wait once you see the beautiful presentation and the assortment of fresh fruits. When Mr. Ele got his ginormous omlette, he had the biggest big kid smile on his face. Having no idea how hungry Mr. Ele was...he ate up all his omelette and described it as the best omlette he's ever had. LOL I on the other hand forgot how good my food tasted like, because I got lost in his pecs. New York Bagel Cafe is a great place to have brunch and then go for a walk in the River Valley or the scenic neighbourhood to burn off some calories. read more

New York Bagel Cafe - Egg Benedict's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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New York Bagel Cafe is one of those once in a while treats, a splurge for the breakfast/brunch crowd. Nowhere beats their selection of eggs benedict dishes, nor does anybody have the affinity to pair their eggs benedict with the likes of prosciutto and asparagus, smoked goose and apple, foie gras and truffles, and other decadent combinations. Although most of the time I'm in the mood for a simple breakfast, there are times when I crave the complexity of New York Bagel Cafe's menu and have the time to wait for a table. This was my 4th visit to the quaint place on Gateway Boulevard. Joe and I came as breakfast and brunch go-ers were leaving, arriving at around 1pm. What I love about this is place is how cozy it feels inside. Little knickknacks here and there, unique artwork around the walls. Even the condiments are nifty, placed in the center of each table: white chocolate spreads, fig jam, different varieties of mustards, even a wasabi paste (?!) to accompany your meal. Their house coffee is serve as a strong European brewed blend, served in a tall beer stein with a cute steamer of milk on the side. My go-to order is always the prosciutto and grilled apple but this time around, I decided to jump ship and try the smoked goose. Just as delicious! You can choose your bagel type. I'd recommend the cheese bagel for those who are not scared of a saltier meal, but otherwise stick to the white or whole grain to tone down the sodium. The potatoes are nice and crispy on the outside, well seasoned, and makes the dish a hearty meal (or two for me!). As a side, they always give you a variety of fruits, including exotic fares you wouldn't normally see at your average brunch. Yummy! Joe ordered a special for the weekend, something I completely missed. He finished his entire dish though, so I take it he was happy with his choice. With a bill of $40+ (for brunch people!), it can get pretty pricey. If you dare, you can try their $95 eggs benedict, complete with James Bond's favorite: Malosol Beluga caviar. Like I said, definitely a once in a while treat. Service is usually slower (has been on all 4 visits now), and the wait is long if you come right at the breakfast/brunch rush but it's worth the wait! read more

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After an experience at this location, I was not impressed. First all, charging for water, hot water with a lemon slice was ridiculous. Secondly, the menu was as appetizing as one would expect for the prices posted. We ordered the smoked tuna with cream cheese, and well I've had better for cheaper. Although the plate presentation was adequate, it wasn't what it was cracked up to be. My friend ordered a bagel with plain cream cheese. Her remark was not that great and well Tim Hortons has better bagels and donuts. The tea wasn't bad but the coffee tasted stale. Ended up ordering a hot water with lemon (which we got charged for), So, we highly do not recommend this place until they get their act together. Although I have bad points I will note this, at least the place was clean and the ambient music was subtle and not overpowering. But I won't be going back to this location. Although this is a review based on my experience and my friend, I do suggest that you judge for yourself. read more

Finally got to try this place for brunch with friends but was not overly impressed. I had the classic breakfast with bagel, fruit, bacon and hash. Was surprised to see the average item here was around $20, a bit much for brunch, but they give you a heaping plate of food. My fruit was fresh, bacon cooked perfectly, but the potatoes were burnt. I noticed my friend didn't eat much of his french toast; he said it was too sweet. My other friend had the cinnamon bun, which was served with a huge scoop of cream cheese icing on the side, that looked like a giant scoop of ice cream. It looked delicious, but I don't know who could eat that much icing! Overall I think most of our group was generally happy with our orders. What got us all though was being charged for ice, which I have never seen before anywhere. This was during the major heat wave this summer, and for some reason they don't have any fans here. It was a hot 30+ and humid day, and the restaurant was packed, making it even warmer inside. They opened the doors out to the patio, but with no breeze it didn't make a difference. My friend grabbed a random book from their display bookshelf to fan herself and her toddler with, because it was so hot. When we asked for the ice, our server literally said, "Just so you guys know, it's $1 for ice. I know it's weird, but ..." Just so you know, there wasn't an end to that sentence. He really just left it at that, which was kind of funny. It was so stifling hot we didn't care and paid for the ice. Service is generally alright, we didn't have much interaction with our server since they seemed really busy at the time. But we didn't wait too long for the food and I think he checked on us once to see if we were ok. The whole ice thing turned us off though, so maybe this should be more of a cold-season spot, when ice and fans aren't needed for dining comfort. read more

New York Bagel Cafe - Be prepared to pay $1 for ice here on a hot day! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

This is my favourite brunch place in the city! I'm always incredibly impressed by the flavours and the freshness of the food here. Although the wait times can be a little long, but it has always been worth it. The Eggs Benny is my favourite dish here read more

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Went for my first time this weekend. Love the atmosphere and the decor. It's very small and cozy - feels like a mountain village coffee house. We ordered french toast, fritatta and a delicious homemade bread with almonds and dried fruit with a sweet spread and fruit dish. All very delicious! The french toast and bread dish were a bit too sweet for my taste but perhaps that's because of how big the plates are. The side fruit that came with the meals were amazing though - dragon fruit, fig(!!!), berries, melon, grapefruit... yum! The only downfalls are the prices and the service isn't that friendly. Expect to pay around $30 per person. read more

New York Bagel Cafe - French toast! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I feel the need to update my previous review, as CLEARLY NYBC has many people leaving negative reviews (even if they have never been there) because of some crazy lady complaining to the news about the cost of lemon water (what kind of news outlet publishes an article about some princess whining about a $3.50 glass of lemon water?). So here we are, I am not sure what my rating was before, either 4 or 5 stars of course - and well deserved. My husband and I don't have a tonne of money, but we make a trip here at least once a month. It has never let us down, though you should know going into this cute little cafe/restaurant that it is going to be more expensive than Denny's or iHop. The quality AND atmosphere far surpass other breakfast places. Keep in mind, though this place is a little on the expensive side (especially for breakfast food), it is worth every penny. I have had breakfast in all sorts of different places through the US and Canada, and this is hands down, the best. There is a TONNE of flavour in every dish I have ever had here, and they serve it with fun exotic fruits, and deliciously seasoned potatoes. I often add sliced tomato to my benedict, and they notify me EVERY. SINGLE. TIME about the $8.00 upcharge (I know crazy), prior to putting the order through. I HIGHLY doubt they would ring something in without notifying ANYONE of the cost. The employees know this place is expensive, and their intentions are not to trick people into spending $3.50 more than they expected. That wastes everyone's time when the bill comes, and I assure you the servers don't want to deal with you, as much as you don't want to deal with them. Be nice, and people will be nice to you. If you can't afford it, and didn't expect it to be so expensive, just leave before you order. Side note: If you enjoy delicious coffee drinks, get a Micaro with your meal. It will NOT disappoint. read more

A small cafe featuring local products and a lot of choices. New York Bagle Cafe is not just about bagels. There are a lot of breakfast/brunch items to choose from, such as omelettes (with some unusual filling choices), eggs benedict, and French toast. The selection of bagels (both the kinds of bagels and the toppings) rivals any fast-food bagel shop with the choices. All bagels come with a side of potato salad which I did not have a chance to try, but I have heard is fabulous. There are also a few light entrees like vegetarian chili and veggie burgers. I opted for one of the breakfast items which was two eggs, home fries, a toasted bagel, and a choice of turkey, bacon, or ham. My scrambled eggs were extremely fluffy without being under-done. Turkey was a unique meat option, the the thinly-sliced smoked turkey breast went well with the eggs. As for the home fries? Wow - crispy and delicious. A side of fruit was a nice touch also. At $13 it was also a good value. Most of the items here run from $12-$16, so it is reasonable when you take into account this is an independent cafe that strives to make excellent food. Oh, I haven't talked about the coffee yet. I had a house coffee which was a bit expensive at over $3 but was strong, rich espresso with a side of steamed milk. I poured it all in an voila, I had myself a latte. The service was wonderful and I love the artsy, homey atmosphere. I want to come back here soon. read more

Quaint little restaurant on Gateway just a block or two away from the Strathcona farmers' market, the New York Bagel Cafe has the perfect match of ambience and fine food. Among the various bagel-based breakfast, brunch and late lunch options, I would swear by the eggs "Bennedict" choices. I've had an omelette once and enjoyed it thoroughly. The coffee with steamed milk is an option that I see in very few cafes and though it's a little expensive for coffee ($3+), it's just terrific out here. I don't know what's there in that coffee they serve - i'm always left wanting for seconds. They also have a fine collection of teas and espresso based coffee drinks. The ambience is very relaxing. Soft, slow music playing in the background; antique musical instruments, clocks, telephones, books etc. along the perimeter of the room. You can easily spend two hours at this place (provided it's not too crowded!). The tables and chairs are simple; an elegant dark wood with a very relaxing feel. Just a comment on the bagel platters. I wasn't particularly enamored by it. It's about $15 a platter and even though it fills you up - thanks to the potato salad, it sure feels like you just had a bagel, at the end of it all. Overall - great! My best brunch experience in Edmonton, yet. read more

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Always amuses me when a restaurant is named after another city especially when it also includes a notorious food item too. I love NY bagels but I can't say I was amazed with the bagels from here. I'm leaning more towards a 2.5 out of 5 but gave it a 3 since the ambiance was really nice and cozy. I was looking forward to the highly rated eggs Benedict but was sorely disappointed. My eggs benny were cool...that's not good cause who wants to eat cold eggs? The plating was nice and there were lots of fresh fruit. The challa French toast was okay but nothing amazing. The service was pretty slow...it took a long time to be seated (even though there were free tables), long time for the server to come back to us and take our orders. read more

New York Bagel Cafe - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

We went for Sunday brunch and ordered everything from french toast and eggs bennie to perogies. It was all tasty and filling. I strongly recommend you go hungry as there's a lot of food on the plate. The fruit makes each dish look like 5 star breakfast. It's beautifully presented and fresh. We were disappointed with the house coffee. It was not nearly strong enough and we could have used the caffeine boost. The restaurant itself is quaint and cozy. The service wasn't overly friendly but prompt and attentive. Overall, this could be a five star breakfast. However, I would agree with other reviewers, it's just really overpriced. Expect to pay around $30 per person for breakfast and coffee. read more

New York Bagel Cafe - French toast and loads of fruit. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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My favourite & go-to place for benny it is a little pricey but it is so worth it everything is on a bagel I always get the salmon (aka lox) and pair it up with their Hawaiian coffee TRUST ME - you will love it read more

New York Bagel Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

People told me it was overpriced. I said to them "Quality costs", boy was I wrong! I had their Eggs Benedict and good god was it meager. And expensive! I've stayed at the Omni hotel in Montreal and it was cheaper and better than this sad excuse. This is a café in the car-oriented region of Edmonton. There's nothing asthetically appealing about the place or it's location. It's not the kind of place you'd be proud to take your visiting relatives for brunch or anything..it's just a boring café And the server seemed rushed and pretentious when asked about different bagels. I would not either reccomend or visit again. read more

The New York Bagel Cafe is entirely understated from the outside. In fact, you can't be really prepared for the warm, cozy atmosphere that greets you, beckoning you to take off your coat and hat and stay awhile. Everything's in solid, dark wood, with soft lighting mixed with ample window illumination. The window sills are lined with antique items and a library of books, from which I picked up the odd title "Oral Sadism and the Vegetarian Personality" and had a few laughs at the ironic tongue-in-cheek psycho-babble written by shrinks about shrinking. I ordered the locks and cream cheese on a toasted poppy seed bagel. The salmon was so fresh it practically melted in my mouth. It came with the best potato salad I've ever tasted and I ordered a cafe au lait to wash it down. The menu has a wide variety of bagel toppings including James Bond's favourite with beluga cavier for $95, and eggs benny with toppings including truffles and fois gras and other eccentric delights. It's a bit pricey by very high quality. Jazz was playing and the cafe had a lazy Saturday afternoon feel which defied going back out into the cold December wind. So I stayed a while, reading and sipping coffee from a glass mug eating poppy seeds off of my empty plate, perfectly content not being in New York, but celebrating the New York spirit. read more

New York Bagel Cafe - Jazz and locks. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

New York Bagel Cafe is a quaint, well-known spot located just a few blocks off the beaten path of Whyte Ave. If your a brunch(ie) or a hipster, then you already know about this place. It's located right beside the infamous Steel Wheels Pizzeria (soju anyone?). I met up with a friend of mine for a late Sunday brunch, but it was more like lunch. I couldn't believe it - we arrived at 2:30pm and the place was packed. There was even still a line, with three groups ahead of us. So ridiculous! Just another reason to hate brunch. While we waited, I checked out NY Bagel Cafe's interior, which has quite the assortment of random decor. Eclectic pops to mind. We grabbed a menu so that we wouldn't have to waste any time deciding as we were starved. Strangely enough, I didn't spot any of their infamous eggs benedict dishes on the menu. I believe they stop serving them later on in the day so get there early if you're a bennies lover. - Cafe au lait ($4.50) - look at all that foam oozing out of that cafe au lait. I don't even drink coffee but I was even tempted to sip this baby up. Even better, my friend thoroughly enjoyed it and was debating ordering another one. - Lox and cream cheese ($20.00) - both dishes came with potato salad, sour dill pickle and different types of fruit. The lox (aka. brined salmon) was plentiful, fresh and had a nice soft, chew to it. You pick the type of bagel you want (cheddar, sesame, white and whole wheat). - Hickory-smoked turkey with cream cheese and cranberry sauce ($18.00) - I can never say no to cranberry sauce. I wasn't sure what to expect but it wasn't a Thanksgiving style cranberry sauce, it had (I believe) currants and was much less sweeter. It was definitely homemade. I didn't get any hints of hickory flavour from the turkey, but they were generous with the amount and sliced expertly. My dish also came with red onions, alfa sprouts, kiwi, tomatoes and cucumbers. So healthy! Somehow, our order got lost in between the server putting in our order and the kitchen receiving it. We ended up waiting a pretty long time before inquiring about the hold up - lucky for us, NY Bagel Cafe acknowledged their mistake and rectified the situation. They comped our meal, which was a pleasant surprise. Nice to see that they owned up to the error, don't know many places that would do that these days. I'll be back next time to try their eggs benedict but hopefully I can get lucky and miss the crowds. read more

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So this place is one that I had heard many folks speak about over the years. And well, that's for darn good reason! I've never been to a restaurant that had as extensive of an eggs Benedict menu as this one before now! I really enjoyed my bagel eggs Benedict (yes the eggs Benedict is made with bagels, and why would I try a dish with anything but a bagel in it for my first visit given that bagel is in the name of the restaurant??!?) -- I had the tomato bacon cheese one, and it was marvelous! So often I go to restaurants and ask for a soft poached egg only to receive it overcooked. This place did an excellent job with the food. Not only was it cooked properly but it tasted great and it was ample in quantity. I really loved the selection of fruit on my plate too -- it isn't often I get starfruit on my plate! And the breakfast potatoes were actually good enough that I ate them all! Now this restaurant is a bit old school when it comes to payment (they will NOT split the cheque if you're paying by debit or credit so plan accordingly). And there are sort of passive aggressive signs throughout the restaurant warning you of various things. And service is kind of slow (which surprised me seeing as my table was one of TWO tables in the restaurant that were in use during my visit). I mean these factors wouldn't keep me from visiting again, but I think it's noteworthy to remember that service isn't fast and to prepare for this when you do visit. This restaurant has been in existence for a VERY LONG time in Edmonton. It is easy to access via transit as it isn't far from Whyte Avenue. There is ample parking in the nearby side streets as well. During the Fringe or during the summer you can even get here via streetcar from downtown (or Oliver). This place is a great place for brunch or lunch. read more

Freakin absolutely amazing food, spectacular. I have nothing negative to say about it the taste or service, it was crazy good. However seating is a bit of an issue because it's such a small space and the atmosphere is a little high end for me. It's also very expensive so not a place I'll be going a lot. But if I get a huge paycheck it'll definitely be the first place I go! read more

New York Bagel Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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This a place that is by far my favourite. You definitely don't come here for good service or cheap brunch but the food. The food is fantastic and plentiful. There are a ton of people who complain about the high price but for that price you get a ton of high quality food you can't finish. Plus the service here isn't the best because the owners run the entire restaurant so it's understable but whatever the pains it's worth it here. The food is that good read more

Wait times are super long. They don't let people in based on who got in first. So if you come solo you will have to wait even longer making you feel unwelcome. Finally when they let you in they give you the worst seat possible although other ones are available. When asked why they say we are keeping that for four people although the table they give you also seats four people! The service is super slow and they take at least 45 minutes to get the food ready most of the time. I will try to avoid this place in future. There are better places with much better pricing. read more