Jeff F.
Yelp
I had average expectations about this spot, as my taste buds couldn't tell the difference from a standard west coast bagel in comparison to the authentic NY style bagel at a shop in Carlsbad, San Diego County, CA.
Any doubt that I had has quickly vanished as soon as I've stepped into this place. My senses were heightened from the fresh bakery aromas, the ambiance, NY decor, and my first bite into the lox bagel, which have provided justification for the NY bagel hype.
Lox on an everything bagel ($12): crispy bagel, but inside is soft & chewy. Lox has a deep smokey flavor, and the cream cheese was a NY Yankees HR! The sandwich itself looks simple, but the high-quality ingredients and layers of flavor created a euphoric experience, 10/10 rating!
Deep River Snacks jalapeño kettle chips
(about $1.49): these were not spicy but well-seasoned, and I've enjoyed the slightly thicker cut of potato chips versus the Lay's version. 8/10 rating.
They have plenty of options from various bagels (i.e., pizza, cheddar) and cream cheese flavors (i.e., ube, garlic & chives), cookies (i.e., Italian wedding, black & white), cheesecakes (i.e., classic NY, brownie), sandwiches (i.e., brisket, pastrami), and other pastries (i.e., cannoli, Boston cream cake) that I will have to return for in numerous visits.
The service was fast, and I appreciate that they deliver the food to your table when dining in.
My bestie from NY said this place is legit and plans to return very soon. This is also the case for me when I'm in town.