EatMidtown East
Ess-a-Bagel
This legendary place serves up doughy, chewy bagels the size of hubcaps that some New Yorkers consider 'the best bagels in NYC - which means everywhere'. Bagel-eaters will also find a wide variety of mixed cream cheeses, tofu spreads, and smoked fish. Bagels are cheap, but prices depend on whether you eat in or take out! Expect to pay $3 for two bagels and a small tub of your favorite cream-cheese spread. Lines can be long at lunchtime.
- Address
- 831 3rd Avenue
- Getting there
- at 51st Street
- Hours
- Closed · opens 6 am tomorrow
Weekly hours
Mon 6 am–9 pm Tue 6 am–9 pm Wed 6 am–9 pm Thu 6 am–9 pm Fri 6 am–9 pm Sat 6 am–5 pm Sun 6 am–5 pm Read from the travel guide, which lists: Mon-Fri 6AM-9PM, Sat Sun 6AM-5PM
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Updated 10 Oct 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.