Alexander Coughlin
Google
A nice addition to the Financial District. The bagel I got (a salmon, cream cheese, scallion option called the “Smoked Ends,” which they describe as perfect for salt lovers) was good, although I ordered it fully toasted and it could have sat in the toaster longer for my liking. It also had a strong lemon taste I’m not really into. They have a lot to choose from including brisket and egg options. The schtick is you order at a terminal (which was clean and easy to navigate) and then they call your order out when it’s ready (or text you if you provide a number.) Plenty of seating and a lot of staff working behind the counter to make things. The guy who handed me my bagel was curt and I wished he had offered me some napkins because I soon came to find I really needed them as I walked and ate my bagel! This was technically a soft launch, I think, so I’ll give them time to work out some kinks.