Prices UP - Quality Down. I've been shopping here for quite a number of years and as the prices have gradually increased the quality has always been excellent BUT recently the prices have increased dramatically and the quality in some areas has significantly declined. Shop Carefully. read more

I loooove Zabar's! It is a charming, unique and vibrant neighborhood staple. I've visited it over the years (on and off), and there's nothing like it. It has character, and a good one at that! : ) Their original products and friendly ambiance is truly special, and I highly recommend it. This establishment makes terrific grab-and-go meals, including chicken-based, seafood-based and vegetarian-based offerings. (I'll share a salmon one here via photos.) These nutritious, easy-to-make meals make life so much easier. Marrying both convenience and healthiness, their products are typically both simple-to-serve and tasty-to-eat. And, in my lived experience, their staff members are courteous, kind and quick to share a smile. : ) If you live in or visit Manhattan's UWS, then I suggest shopping at Zabar's, if you haven't already done so. Warmly, Kat read more

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This won't be a long review because I've only sampled the top of the iceberg of what makes Zabar's amazing. That said, my daughter and I were in the city for the free Philharmonic concert in Central Park. Which is really an arms race to see who can outfit their picnic blanket with the best provisions. Suffice it to say, the chocolate babka from Zabar's is hard for the nearby picnickers to beat! One of the better desserts I've had in a while! Decadently chocolate and amazing contrasts, they even work some crunch into the mix. I'm hooked! (Even shared a bit with a nice couple on the adjacent blanket) The staff at the bakery counter and coffee grinding station were patient and kind. We grabbed a half a country round loaf, baba ganoush, Sicilian strawberry jam, a Tony Chocolonely dark chocolate bar, and percolator grind coffee to bring home for my wife. Everything was awesome, bread with baba ganoush and jam at Central Park on a gorgeous night is an experience. I guess I said the review wouldn't be long. So much for that. I'll definitely be back. read more

Zabar's - Chocolate babka can't be beat! So decadent! - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

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This is the dead center of the Upper West Side. Everything seems to revolve around the place. The prices are incredibly low and they have it all. We bought a bunch of different cheeses, breads and smoked salmon. Even coffee. The emporium is always busy but usually everyone is friendly and helpful. They make about four thousand announcements an hour, so us being a bit inebriated, were mocking them for awhile. Good fun. It's what you would picture a typical NY neighborhood market to look like. Clean, well organized, with an enormous selection of prepared foods at the deli and throughout the store. Another of these NYC eateries where they can be very short and matter-of-fact with you. Expect that and socialize somewhere else. Know what you want and don't waste their time and you'll have a great experience! 01/24 read more

This is my neighborhood store. I love the people, many of whom have been here for decades. I love the ambience, no place is cozier of a cold city day. What would I change? Better matzoh selection, maybe? Every rude reviewer is from some "call the manager" type whose sense of self comes from grousing on line. read more

We've lived in New York 34 years and been visiting Zabars for about 34 years. Walking into this store can remind me of an experience I had many years ago, walking into Chartres Cathedral during organ practice. If you didn't have religion going in you did upon leaving. This is the pinnacle of foodie culture in Manhattan, which means, pretty much, the entire country. From the cheese smell going in to the coffee smell at the far end, everything here is a treat for the eye and the nose. Things can get expernsive, but that is what happens when you go for the best. I bought a pecan bar to take home, and I've never eaten a better one in my life. This is a must for anyone who loves food. read more

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Every time I stay at my friend's apartment on the upper West side, I go to a bars early in the morning for an everything bagel, toasted with plain cream cheese, and a chai iced latte. The service is efficient and fast. I love people watching sitting at the bar looking out the window. There is nothing like a New York bagel. read more

I placed a recent order with Zabars on line for a special event. Ordered two weeks in advance of the event with a confirmation. Items never arrived and I called Zabars and after some time they informed me order was not pulled and they could not get items to me! The clerk asked was this for a special event and I advised yes. Not even I am sorry I was told my credit card would be refunded. Beware if you think they will get your items to you or if they care! Not even a jesture of an apology read more

Classic! Great foods! Great coffee!!! Friendly & helpful staff! Absolutely love stopping here each time I'm in NYC! read more

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Zabar's does have a reputation for good reason, the quality of what they sell in the stores is great, and a taste of old school UWS. The food at the cafe is great, and quickly prepared and brought to you quickly. The service is little more than an exchange at the cash register, but they're quick and knowledgeable if you have a question. The seating is pretty lackluster, a few tables, and on one of the days I visited, plenty of chairs - though they're obviously the wrong height for the tables. The second time I visited, many chairs totally absent...people were standing to eat. That's a star down, I'd expect someone to look after that. I wouldn't expect the cafe staff to look after cleaning up the tables etc...so a single station with Clorox wipes, etc, would be a real improvement. read more

Love Zabars lox. I would argue it's the best lox I've had. I stopped by for a late pick me up lunch after walking through Central Park. The Zabars location is absolutely perfect if you ever need some delicious picnic food to bring to the park with you. I grabbed a lox bagel with cream cheese from the grab and go since I wasn't feeling all the toppings and was hungry. The line moved fast and wow if you have time, I'd definitely recommend spending some time in the market next door. It's absolutely filled to the brim with the best lox cheese and other great food/groceries. Zabars is busy on the weekends but definitely worth stopping by. Such a great Jewish grocery store and deli vibe! It also has great desserts!! read more

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Fresh, friendly and well stocked!! This place has everything for Passover you could ever desire and staff is super helpful. read more

OK, this is an iconic store with incredible product, but 'oi vey' it is absolutely chaotic. The aisles are so small, the store so crazily laid out, and swarms of frantic patrons! It does not make for a pleasant shopping experience... plus, it is uber pricey. The cheese section is amazing, as is the prepared food section. I could not even get near the meat counter, and the bread area was impassable. I really wish it hadn't been so crazy as I suspect that they have some great things, except there was no way to comfortably look at anything I ended up just buying some basic breakfast things I could easily grab - juice, milk, and other miscellaneous small items. Overall, I felt like I was living in a scene from a Woody Allen movie! read more

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This is a must stop! I went here and it's a super friendly and unique store. To start the deli and house smoked fish are amazing coming from Florida this was amazing. The atmosphere is also really cool and unique with samples and the cheese area is also really cool I'll definitely be back. read more

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I've said it once, I'll say it again: Did you even go to NYC if you didn't visit Zabar's. I love this gourmet Jewish grocery store. I took my friends here for some bagels during Labor Day Weekend. Even when it gets busy, it doesn't feel too nightmarish. They have a quick and easy system for the cafe section. On this visit I got my favorite poppy seed bagel with cream cheese which always make me happy. I also ordered their iced vietnamese coffee which was super sweet in the best way possible. I stole a few bites from my boyfriend's chocolate babka (which is always so tasty). My friends also adored their nova bagels. We wandered into the grocery store after like we normally do to buy their Zabar's Blend coffee beans. I love making their coffee at home. Plus the coffee section of the grocery smells incredible. I decided to buy a t-shirt on this visit since I'm so obsessed with Zabar's and was pleased to find out the shirt was only $9.50. I'd highly recommend visiting Zabar's if you get the chance. Central Park isn't too far so you can enjoy your bagel there. read more

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Zabar's is a NY institution - I learned about them thanks to a creator on TikTok sharing I should get the lox sandwich from here if I want to experience a day in the life of an Upper West Side local. Immediately, yes. It's a fantastic shopping mart. It's located very close to both Central Park and Riverside Park, so a great option for picnic fare. It feels like the store is crammed from top to bottom with tons of interesting goods, making for a fun ambiance. I went to the fish counter and ordered the Nova Sandwich. You don't really need to take a number, the staff helps you without it. The sandwich takes a long time - staff is in no rush at all! I think you're supposed to shop while you wait. You are offered your choice of bagel and cream cheese. Nova Sandwich ($16.98) - 4/5 Look, it's good! But I've made better at home. I think it's a generous amount of lox and really fresh, but I think capers were omitted which I would have really enjoyed. I would have opted for an everything bagel instead and plain cream cheese, as I did a plain bagel and scallion cream cheese. There's a lot of other really cool items in the store to check out, and staff is very friendly. It's worth a stop by! read more

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Vibe: 7/10 - gets crowded and there isn't seating, but I appreciate the indoor and outdoor standing tables! Much more than typical bagel shops have to offer Service: 10/10 Value: 9/10 Cuban: 9/10 Also love their bagels - just forgot a pic on this visit! Overall: 8.75/10 (4.375/5) read more

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A short line that goes by fairly quickly. And plenty of standing room as people come and go after eating. Of course their loaded bagel is the star of the show here. Good amount of salmon, tomato and red onion. Unfortunately they forgot the capers in our bagel. So I asked for it on the side. The plain bagel with strawberry cream cheese is bomb, the yogurt was so good to me. A little tarty and the perfect amount of sweet. Also ordered two apricot pastries which were ok. The nuts over powered it for me. All in all would come back. read more

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So....to begin with, I have been a customer for decades, which suggests I really like Zabars. And that is true, I like the food, the service and the people, some of whom I sent birth announcements to...a long time ago. Why ? because Zabars was the equivalent of my small town grocery store, I shopped regularly and knew many people by name. But why am I reviewing Zabars now ? Because this year, we didn't want to cook a turkey for Thanksgiving. That posed a problem because I really love turkey and rarely get to eat it. So Thanksgiving morning I went to Zabars and bought several small packages of cooked turkey. I expected it to be good, but it was not just good, it was fantastic.....so delicious and not too salty (as prepared food often is for me). We tasted it as we deboned the pieces, exclaiming "oh, this is so delicious, so delicious." I am happily eating it for the second night in a row. Ah Zabars ! You do not disappoint ! Happy Holidays ! read more

First off, really cool grocery store in the Upper Westside. We went to the bakery cafe and got some baked goods and a sandwich. The pastries were good and my breakfast sandwich was really good...but took forever to make. It's busy but unorganized and the staff wasn't friendly. The space is very limited as well. read more

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A NY staple with arguably the best black and white cookies in the city. The store layout can be confusing and the aisles are narrow. Would recommend checking it out as the store feels a little bit like a time capsule to old New York. read more

This review is purely related to online ordering and delivery. I was out of the country for the holidays and thought of ordering a little bundle for my elderly parents. When placing order on Thursday, I chose Monday to what I thought to be a delivery date. The delivery cost is $20+, the carrier was not clearly mentioned and by analogy to ordering flowers I thought Monday will be a delivery date. I received confirmation email with no information on tracking. I started getting nervous on early Monday and called Zabar's ordering service. I was told that what I thought was a delivery date is actually a shipping date and it will take 2-3 days to get an order (like it would walk itself from Manhattan to Brooklyn). I was not offered any further help other than someone schooling me as a child and ended up hanging up. In a few hours I got a notice of shipment (it was almost noon of Monday) and discovered it was a UPS carrier we try to avoid due to extreme difficulties like having packages "lost" or "delivered" with no trace of it in site. Right now it is a Wednesday night and the package is still not delivered citing no answer at the door (my parents are elderly and during last two days had not left the apartment). I understand the order was not for a $1K+ or not for Central Park area, however, I found both order interface and phone assistance to be unhelpful beyond acceptable. I do not believe I'll order again. I think I have such a bad aftertaste that I won't be visiting or recommending on line order to anyone else. I'll update a review as this adventure progresses read more

If you've survived in NYC for 9 decades: you must be doing something right. Zabar's is an Upper West Institution, featuring Kosher style (and other) gourmet goods along with killer deli and appetizing (fish and dairy) counters. I stopped in to sample a standby: nova lox with cream cheese on an everything bagel. The fish was sliced fresh (er...in the moment, at any rate) and the bagel was pleasantly chewy. Overpriced, sure. But it's everything a good NY bagel sandwich should be. read more

Zabar's is the iconic Upper West Side food emporium. It is more than a deli or grocery store. They bake and cook on premises. Our favorites are breads, soups, sides and entrees. The selections of cheese and olives rivals the best markets anywhere. Upstairs is a great housewares store. read more

Essence of New York! A true New York institution. Also a great bakery. A great cheese shop. Definitely get their Knishes and chocolate cinnamon rugelas!! Their coffee is the best too. They sell the beans or you can ask them to ground them for ya. They also have merchandise , I like everything there so I ended up buying a hat with Zabar's written on it read more

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A classic. A great selection of cheeses, pickled items, baked goods. My husband and I always seem to walk out with far more stuff than we intended on getting. (Did we need babka and rugelach, for example? The answer can only be: yes.) read more

Can't believe what you charge for a pound of lox and the person behind the counter doesn't know how to cut it properly. Never cut lox on the horizontal across the piece and check for bones. What a waste of money read more

I went to both Zabar's cafe and the actual market after hearing about it from family who live on the UWS. I ordered the Signature Nova on an everything bagel. It was some of the best nova lox I've ever had. The bagel wasn't the best because it was a bit hard, but the lox more than made up for it. I also ordered a regular coffee, and then went into the store to buy a bag of beans. The experience of getting coffee beans was cool -- they have someone who will weigh and bag the beans for you based on how much you want, and there are a variety of options to choose from. The market had a ton of freshly prepared foods, so this is a great spot for both groceries and for picnic supplies! read more

Zabar's - Signature Nova on an everything bagel - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for the cafe! We waited in the fast moving line to order a bacon, egg and cheese on a roll and a sesame bagel with cream cheese. Really cannot argue with the simplicity of a well done bagel with creamy delicious cream cheese. The sandwich on a roll was also delightfully filling. Great spot for fuel for a walk through Central Park. I ordered a cup of hot water and they did charge me for that which was disappointing. read more

Stopped by Zabars after hearing about their black and white cookies and freshly roasted coffee. The store was charming and busy on a weekday evening. The cookie was massive and the coffee was affordable. The bins of roasted coffee filled the store with a delicious scent. Unexpectedly, their cinnamon raisin bagel was one of the best bagels I've had (and I don't even like cinnamon or raisins!). It was piping hot and had the perfect amount of chew with a fluffy interior. read more

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bagels were terrible, coleslaw was watery, herring looked old, chop liver delicious . Grilled veggies truly a waste of money, through it out...disgusting....lox ok read more

The woman who runs kasbos makes the best dishes and cheese, homemade and with love! I had the chance to sample her food and it was such an honor to talk with someone so passionate about what they do! I miss u in wayne! read more

Purchased an in-store gift certificate for our cousin in Manhattan -- ordering by phone was the only option -- on 12/12/25 - to be delivered within five days. Gift cert finally arrived on 1/6/26 in a torn and open package, and detailed tracking info shows it shipped with an invalid address. Called Zabar's, who pulled the paper file (!!) to confirm that address mis-entered by their staff, causing gift to bounce around UPS for three+ weeks. Zabar's said I should feel "lucky not to have experienced delivery problems in the past, because they happen all the time!" Manager I spoke to next shared this "yeah, we caused a problem, but so what?" philosophy. Hoping they restore the online option for ordering in-store gift certificates, because their current system (?) is lousy and then some. read more

Ordered from their gift selection to send to a friend New York bagels, and they were not authentic New York bagels. Called them and complained and they just said they are toasting bagels. Which means they're just in a plain package from a factory somewhere in New York. They are not anything like a real New York bagel. They would do nothing about it, and the gift basket was very expensive.Don't waste your money. read more

Yes, I could spend all day in the store. No you cannot get egg, bacon and cheese on your bagel. Butter, cream cheese, smoked salmon... sure... but the breakfast sandwich topping are not for bagels . Vietnamese ice coffee made me sooooo happy. Cherry cheese danish was tart and flakey. read more

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Ahhh, Zabar's. A truly iconic NY store. Me love you long time! It's ALWAYS crowded. And can be confusing. I had to ask someone where to find the spices. They're not near the baking or cooking aisles. They're by the elevator, on two racks against the walls, closer to the rather small produce section. But you don't usually go to Zabar's for produce. There are two stands on the street nearby, and Fairway is a couple of blocks away. No, you go to Zabar's for FOOD. Glorious cheeses. The best smoked salmon/lox/nova. Tuna salad. Chicken salad. Fishy salad. Green salads. Grain salads. Bakery goodies. A butcher shop. Ready-made sandwiches, salads, and entrees. Shelves of gluten-free pasta (also difficult to find. Behind the coffee roasters.) There is a private-label coffee selection that is the stuff of dreams for coffee fiends. They sell some already bagged (whole beans), or you can order coffee bagged in the amount that you want from huge barrels. Many of the limited flavors were sold out, but I snagged a pound of Cappuccino Fudge (TDF!!!) and it was ground by a cheerful, smiling man. I grind my own beans at home, but my mother gave the coffee grinder that I gave her to my brother. Pffft. There are housewares on the second floor, and checkout is swift and efficient. I LOVE their bags. They're sturdy and come in two sizes. This last visit was solely for coffee, but I usually buy a sandwich for lunch on the plane the day that I leave. I didn't have to this time, because after Southwest canceled my flight, I ended up flying first class on United. I wish that there was a Zabar's here, but perhaps it's a uniquely New York thing and wouldn't do as well in Colorado. I'll look forward to returning on my next trip :) read more

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Man this place sets me back some Benjamins but it's such a feast to look at all the packaging. I was also able to get Thai coconut milk, earl grey tea and some Indian spice mix demanded in a recipe. I refused a bag but the orange logo is growing on me. I found everything w the help of nice workers. Super friendly. Not slackers. read more

What could possibly be more impressive at your brunch than Zabar's renowned Nova? Zabar's renowned Nova presented on Zabar's own unique salmon-shaped wooden and silver board. Of course the custom-made neon sign for the newlyweds also impressed. This was a day-after-wedding brunch btw. I confess I did not buy the bagels at Zabar's. Better bagels can be found. But better Nova? It does not exist. Your Fruit and dessert platter was great. And the surprise hit was your egg salad! Who knew it was so scrumptious? Include it for your diabetic guests who should not even eat bagels. I keep Mission Zero Carb tortillas on hand for even my pre-diabetic guests. Hey - the star is the Nova, which would taste good on even a bread substitute. One more thing - I didn't even get to serve their amazing strudels. One couple ate the apricot cheese strudel on their drive back to Massachusetts. I'm saving the chocolate chip cheese strudel to impress a future date. If I ever have one again!! read more

Zabar's - Look at that gorgeous show-stopper of a salmon board!! Not to mention the neon sign. - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Do you need to find this specific salt, delicatessen, special cheese or the best babka in nyc? Come to Zabar's and you'll get it. Best chocolate babka so far. Wonderful grocery/cheese: everything yummy you can think of store. Sad it is not close to my home Yet to try their signature smoked fish! read more

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Zabar's was my favorite food shop in New York. Unfortunately, with the passing of the great Saul Zabar in October 2025, things are beginning to go downhill as prices go up. I was surprised when I noticed that a product I've been buying regularly went from about $7.50 to $13.50 in a matter of a week. (There are other examples like that as well.) I asked at the manager's desk if it was due to tariffs and was told no, that it was due to Mr. Zabar's daughter, who is going around and raising all the prices. Also, there seems to be less graciousness in the shop than before. read more