Madeleine Ortiz
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I really wanted to love Emerald City Bagels, but honestly, it just doesn’t live up to the hype, especially when you factor in the extremely high prices. We’re talking $3 for a teeny tiny side of cream cheese. It’s almost comical how small it is for what you’re paying.
The bagels themselves? They’re…fine. Not bad, not amazing. The texture and flavor are perfectly agreeable, but I wouldn’t compare them to any great bagel shop. Honestly, they’re not much better than what you’d get at an Einstein Bros. Bagels. It’s the kind of place that feels like it’s trying to present itself as a top-tier bagel spot, but the product doesn’t justify the premium prices.
If you’re in the area and craving a bagel, it’ll do, but I wouldn’t go out of my way. I definitely wouldn’t go expecting a New York-level bagel experience. You’re basically paying artisan prices for an average bagel.