Pantano's Doz Bagels GCP

Review is for bagel-coffee breakfast in this fast-casual eatery, and it was well worth it. Apart from the regulars, few unique flavors are on offer. E.g. Oreo twist, pizza, Doritos, buffalo-jalapeno. The last named was delectable, only accompanying jalapeno cream cheese was a bit salty for our taste (this, from someone who's already heavy handed on salt). The regulation everything bagel was spot on. We'll have to return for the other off-beat ones {an opportunity to revise ratings upwards}.
Order taking was efficient, and it was pleasantly impressive that fulfillment was sort-of single window.
Crew members seemed to track where dine-in patrons were, to direct call-outs in ~20-seat dine-in area.
Coffee, premixed with sugar & milk (chilled milk in hot coffee, sacrilege! Failed on this parameter), was balanced and came fast. As did rest of order.

Although this location is only 4 years old, we were impressed with the solid wood, live edge tables, nice snare in location takeover. Ancillary messaging is also endearingly amusing {pic}. Going by the collection of potato chips on shelves {pic}, they might as well qualify for chip capital of Garden City Park.

This place oozes a load of self belief & self-proclamation; it shows in their disposable servingware :) {pic} and branding {particularly, domain name}. Thing is, their 'Uniondale Gourmet' was accorded LI Community's Choice Awards for B'fast & sandwich; but this location has also staked the proclamation by associative extrapolation.

Price point was a given, because we stepped in after reading owner's devout defense against earlier posts. But then, hot milk for coffee?

Couple more visits. Pizza bagel struck right notes. Still getting chilled milk with coffee (along with a false assurance that mixed on concoction is still hot). 4* stays for now, with positive outlook. We'll return, looking to revise ratings upwards.

AMBIANCE - 5/5 BAGEL VIBES

When we arrived this bagel shop looked promising. They had a huge selection of bagel flavors. It had a large menu and in addition to specially sandwiches also looked like the offered breakfast platters, waffles, and baked goods. It had a nice interior which was decorated with some hilarious bagel signs. It was also clean and had enough seating for those there at 1:30pm on a Sunday.

SERVICE - 5/5

The servers behind the counter were quick and friendly. They got my lightly toasted request just right.

FOOD - 3.5/5 (but I'm a bagel stickler)

For the bagels I feel like I need to rate the bagel vs the entire sandwich separately. Coming from the city I'll admit to being particular about my bagels. I'm exploring spots on Long Island as we are moving to the area.

For the bagel itself, it was a little on the flatter side compared to what I'm used to where the bagel has some more height to it. So was my husband's. I ordered my baseline everything bagel lightly toasted. The bagel had a nice little crunch while still being soft on the inside. My husband's looked like it had more everything seasoning than mine. I found the bagel to have a smidge more sweetness than others I've had but not in a bad way at all.

For the innards I was really craving lox with scallion cream cheese and tomato (no onion for me). The cream cheese was smooth and quite good and they didn't skimp on the lox. I rate the bagel 5.5/10 but 6.5 as a full sandwich.

Hubs got bacon egg and cheese and said the insides were delicious. He rated the bagel 6/10 but 7 for the full sandwich.

Today I tried Pantanos chopped on a whole wheat bagel. The combination of cream cheese, lox, bacon and vegetables is delicious. The service at Pantanos is always top-notch and the coffee is my absolute favorite.

Today I ordered the Philly Cheese steak on a hero. Sandwich came loaded with onions, where's the meat? For $13.95 this is crazy. Menu never matches the prices you pay. Owner seems to not care about his customers, changing prices when he feels like it. Waited about 1 1/2 for delivery and they forgot the iced coffee. Deli leaves no desire to order again from there. Unhappy customer today! At least the girl who takes the order is nice and the delivery guy.

In Nov of 2022, I had the most AMAZING gluten-free bagels I’ve ever tasted! At first, I was afraid they had given me regular bagels! They’re THAT good! I live in Kentucky and have been DREAMING of those bagels ever since I ate the last one!

Always unbelievably fresh! The service is quick and friendly. Definitely a must-visit for anyone craving a truly great bagel!

$14 2 eggs sausage & cheese.$6 bagels and cream cheese? Nope to expensive. They use the excuse of high food prices,it's always been expensive. Go to hand rolled bagels at 930 hillside ave new hyde park. Better bagel food and price!

Our local bagel shop, friendly staffs and they do a great job making sure your order is made correctly.

Real good sandwich and good service

Every Saturday we go there to eat bagel with vegetables cream cheese. It's yum. I love there almond croissant.

This place is decent, but once again, the prices are excessively high. Let’s break it down:

The average cost of an egg today is $0.50. For three eggs, that’s $1.50.
In New York, a pound of Swiss cheese averages $11.99. A single slice of Swiss cheese is roughly 1 ounce, and since there are 16 ounces in a pound, one slice costs about $0.74.
A pack of 8 whole wheat wraps typically costs $6.50, making each wrap $0.81.

Here’s the total for the ingredients:
Eggs: $1.50
Cheese: $0.74
Wrap: $0.81
Total: $3.05

Now, let’s factor in labor. Assuming the cook is earning New York’s minimum wage of $16.50 per hour, and considering my food took 10 minutes to prepare, that’s around $1.65 in labor costs. Adding the ingredients and labor together, we’re at $4.70.

For food establishments in New York, a recommended markup of about 30% is standard. Applying that to $4.70 adds $1.41, bringing the total to $6.11. After tax, roughly $0.54, the final price should be $6.65.

However, I was charged $11.59—$4.94 more than what this item should reasonably cost. Oh, and didn’t mention the $0.41 service fee? Take a look at the receipt—it’s right there. For an egg wrap smaller than the receipt, it just doesn’t feel justified.And this isn’t including a coffee or a juice. Pantos, I gave you another chance, but I walked away feeling overcharged. In a state where there’s a deli on nearly every corner, it might be worth reconsidering your pricing.

Maybe Consider offering a punch card promotion where customers receive a free sandwich after purchasing five in a row.

For what they charge for the price of a bagel and the amount of cream cheese doesn’t match at all. I have photo proof but I can’t post it

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

This place is a delightful breakfast haven and more! While bagels are the obvious star here, Pantano’s offers a wide variety of options that extend beyond your classic morning bites.

Today, I indulged in my favorite, a bagel with cream cheese, because sometimes simplicity is key. The hand-rolled bagel was fresh, with the perfect balance of chewiness and a soft interior, while the cream cheese spread was creamy and flavorful. It’s clear they take pride in their bagels, and it shows.

The interior is warm and bustling with energy. As I explored the menu and display, I noticed an impressive variety of spreads, from savory options like scallion cream cheese to creative ones like Oreo and Nutella. There’s also a great selection of prepared salads, smoothies, acai bowls, and even catering options. You can tell this isn’t just a bagel shop; it’s a full-service deli that caters to all cravings.

Pantano’s has created a space where everyone can find something they’ll enjoy. The service was friendly and efficient, making the experience even better. Whether you’re a bagel purist like me or someone who loves exploring new flavors, this spot is worth the visit. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place is a hot mess, sandwich was squarely average but priced over $1 more than almost anywhere else. Service was terrible, so disorganized.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

I wanted an egg sandwhich with turkey bacon. Prices it 10 dollars no thank you. I will take my business someplace else.