I remember when this place was bagel nosh and it was the only place to get a good bagel. I must say now that there is competition I find myself disappointed.
I know the place offers more than just bagels now but I haven't had the chance to try them so I will stick to my experience. I regularly order a bacon egg and cheese on an everything (works) bagel. I enjoy the quality but here are my issues. Microwaved eggs. I mean really can we get something that doesn't look like it came from subway's breakfast menu this leaves the "eggs" unevenly cooked usually with a hot spot and a flavor that doesn't make you think fresh ingredients.
The bagel even toasted feels greasy and burned in spots because the toaster that it goes through hasn't been cleaned since the bought it and it flames up sometimes.
I will say I prefer this place over Einstein's any day especially Monday's when the bagel man on 51st/Elliot is closed but my money goes to the bagel man 9 times out of 10 now. If you want to know what a real bagel should taste like head there instead.