"How far can a bagel shop go in its pursuit of becoming a full restaurant? The number of bagel types and flavors of cream cheese — plus the salads like tuna or whitefish to be spread over the tops — is either thrilling or discouraging, depending on whether you’re a bagel purist or not. The bagels here tend to be big and doughy, making for very filling sandwiches. The coffee is good, and the seating ample inside and out, which is why many enjoy lingering here." - Robert Sietsema