Bagel fresher than bakery across street. Place to go for bagels
Evelyn Reyes
I've been shopping at Riverdale Bagels for many years now. They have the best bagels and spreads, but they also have so much more. From different kinds of breakfast and lunch options. Including the very best muffins and pastries. The staff is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brenda L.
The good: I came from California and visited my brother and of course wanted to try authentic New York bagels. He recommended this spot and it was delicious. The bagels were good but it was the schmear (cream cheeses) that I loved the most. The options are plentiful and the presentation looks like ice cream. In fact, the blueberry cream cheese was very milk/vanilla-esque and tasted a lot like blueberry ice cream. It was decadent and delicious and was superior to any fruit/sweet cream cheese I've had before. GOAT! The bad: I wanted more excuses to eat the cream cheese. The interesting: I enjoy toasting the bagels at home and then adding the cream cheese. The crunch makes the heavy bagel a lot easier to eat.
James C.
0 stars. Terrible customer service, tiny cramped space and the bagels are dog food. You're better off going across the street to Gruenebaums or heck even Dunkin is better than this place.
Besmir Myftari
Slow service bad attitude bagels are ok
Sonja Chanel
I entered the bagel shop around 15 minutes before 1pm, but the service I received was like they were already preparing to close. The service was very unwelcoming, and it felt like the staff member didn't want to serve me. He was unhelpful and not pleasant at all. It was quite shameful that he acted like this towards me, but when others entered the shop, he became very pleasant towards them. I had just moved into the area and was so excited to try out the local bagel shop, but my experience was utterly uncomfortable and a huge disappointment.
Christopher Garcia Valle
The bagels are on point but the customer service was a complete miss. We came in 40min before they closed. We were patient as one person ahead of us completed their order. It took another 10min to be acknowledged and when we asked for additions to our bagel were told the grill was turned off. I’ve worked in food service. To have the grill off ten minutes before close is reasonable but 40min?! It was clear they didn’t want to service us. Despite the hype, I would avoid this spot.
Alexandra Brown
Among the best in the 5 boroughs (the only Bronx bagelry ranked on Eater's 22 Best Bagel Joints in NYC. See photo.) The bagels are crisp on the outside, chewy inside and big. Spreads are appropriately generous making a perfect meal which I partake in almost any time of the day! It is a small store, no seating, no frills. Just great bagels and spreads and a few other items like Bev's, cookies and chips to go. Also, ample free parking in shopping center across the street.
Andrew C.
Best bagels in Riverdale, decent size and perfectly soft and chewy with a good crust unlike the other two in the area. Only bagel store where you can get a bacon egg and cheese or a sandwich as well. Also have a great selection of Cream cheese.
Tried to order from them on Uber Eats. I ordered two bacon egg and cheese bagels, which are on the menu. Then I got a notification from them in the app that they couldn't make those. What do you mean you can't make them? THEY'RE A MENU ITEM. Cancelled my order, won't ever be giving them any business. 1 star is the worst rating I could give.
Kay F.
This place is awesome! My new weekend go to. Bagels are delicious and fresh. I love the many cream cheese flavors that they offer. Easy parking. What I love most though, was that the staff is super nice! Highly recommend.
Rasheed Barnes
Easily the best bagels in the area.
Wendy D.
Delicious bagel will recommend to anyone. That is my go to place on the weekends for my family.
Great bagels Friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Bagel fresher than bakery across street. Place to go for bagels
I've been shopping at Riverdale Bagels for many years now. They have the best bagels and spreads, but they also have so much more. From different kinds of breakfast and lunch options. Including the very best muffins and pastries. The staff is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The good: I came from California and visited my brother and of course wanted to try authentic New York bagels. He recommended this spot and it was delicious. The bagels were good but it was the schmear (cream cheeses) that I loved the most. The options are plentiful and the presentation looks like ice cream. In fact, the blueberry cream cheese was very milk/vanilla-esque and tasted a lot like blueberry ice cream. It was decadent and delicious and was superior to any fruit/sweet cream cheese I've had before. GOAT! The bad: I wanted more excuses to eat the cream cheese. The interesting: I enjoy toasting the bagels at home and then adding the cream cheese. The crunch makes the heavy bagel a lot easier to eat.
0 stars. Terrible customer service, tiny cramped space and the bagels are dog food. You're better off going across the street to Gruenebaums or heck even Dunkin is better than this place.
Slow service bad attitude bagels are ok
I entered the bagel shop around 15 minutes before 1pm, but the service I received was like they were already preparing to close. The service was very unwelcoming, and it felt like the staff member didn't want to serve me. He was unhelpful and not pleasant at all. It was quite shameful that he acted like this towards me, but when others entered the shop, he became very pleasant towards them. I had just moved into the area and was so excited to try out the local bagel shop, but my experience was utterly uncomfortable and a huge disappointment.
The bagels are on point but the customer service was a complete miss. We came in 40min before they closed. We were patient as one person ahead of us completed their order. It took another 10min to be acknowledged and when we asked for additions to our bagel were told the grill was turned off. I’ve worked in food service. To have the grill off ten minutes before close is reasonable but 40min?! It was clear they didn’t want to service us. Despite the hype, I would avoid this spot.
Among the best in the 5 boroughs (the only Bronx bagelry ranked on Eater's 22 Best Bagel Joints in NYC. See photo.) The bagels are crisp on the outside, chewy inside and big. Spreads are appropriately generous making a perfect meal which I partake in almost any time of the day! It is a small store, no seating, no frills. Just great bagels and spreads and a few other items like Bev's, cookies and chips to go. Also, ample free parking in shopping center across the street.
Best bagels in Riverdale, decent size and perfectly soft and chewy with a good crust unlike the other two in the area. Only bagel store where you can get a bacon egg and cheese or a sandwich as well. Also have a great selection of Cream cheese.
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Good cup of coffee and bagels with parking
Tried to order from them on Uber Eats. I ordered two bacon egg and cheese bagels, which are on the menu. Then I got a notification from them in the app that they couldn't make those. What do you mean you can't make them? THEY'RE A MENU ITEM. Cancelled my order, won't ever be giving them any business. 1 star is the worst rating I could give.
This place is awesome! My new weekend go to. Bagels are delicious and fresh. I love the many cream cheese flavors that they offer. Easy parking. What I love most though, was that the staff is super nice! Highly recommend.
Easily the best bagels in the area.
Delicious bagel will recommend to anyone. That is my go to place on the weekends for my family.