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I read in several forums that Ess-a-Bagel bagels one of NYC's best , so I ordered a dozen from Goldbelly. I've never been so disappointed with an online purchase, and that's saying something. My supermarket bakery makes comparable bagels, and even though I'm in Texas we have several local places that are much better, although not exactly what I would consider a bagel. Bagels shouldn't be so large you can't even use them as hamburger buns! I'm stuck with making my own I guess.
Forgot to mention: hit the Bagels-4U in Bernardsville, near Basking Ridge, when you go. We’ve tried one other location and there does seem to be quality differences between them
I read in several forums that Ess-a-Bagel bagels one of NYC's best , so I ordered a dozen from Goldbelly. I've never been so disappointed with an online purchase, and that's saying something. My supermarket bakery makes comparable bagels, and even though I'm in Texas we have several local places that are much better, although not exactly what I would consider a bagel. Bagels shouldn't be so large you can't even use them as hamburger buns! I'm stuck with making my own I guess.
I think there was a time when it was one of the best bagels in NY but those days are long gone...
Forgot to mention: hit the Bagels-4U in Bernardsville, near Basking Ridge, when you go. We’ve tried one other location and there does seem to be quality differences between them
Noted!