New York Bagels ‘N Bialys
10320 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85253
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Address :
10320 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ, 85253 - Phone (480) 991-3034
- Website https://www.nybagelsnbialys.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :6:30 am - 5:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Accepts Bitcoin : No
Good For : Brunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Gregory D.
Large menu and good quality
(3)Christina A.
Just the fact that we visited two mornings in a row for breakfast and the bagels should be enough to tell you this place is the real deal. We were on the hunt for Lox and ran across this place here on Yelp and decided to give it a try. To our surprise, they had more than just bagels and we actually forgot about the Lox and ordered an California omelet, potato pancakes, a blueberry bagel, and an asiago bagel the first morning. Amazing! The bagels were soft and chewy and oh the potato pancakes...served with just the right amount of apple sauce and sour cream. The next morning we finally remembered the Lox and it was hands down the best we've ever had. The salmon was fresh and they served it with just amount of veggies, cream cheese, and capers. We also tried the heavenly hash and it was that, heavenly. It's house made and not at all greasy. Ironically we noticed that everyone coming in for counter service was ordering an everything bagel with a smear so we go two of those to go and I'm so happy we did. We actually didn't eat them until the next morning once we got home and they were amazing; slightly sweet and savory all in one bite. We can't wait to visit the Scottsdale / Phoenix area again so we can stop in for breakfast again.
(5)Gino C.
Diane and her crew of awesomely friendly waitstaff and crew make you feel like home! The food is always fresh, hot and delicious. My fav is the pastrami pile up, with potato pancakes, pastrami, sourkraut, cheese and russian dressing. The kids love the chocolate brownies! They are so good and they are huge! My wife loves the benedict here, with avocado added. The baby loves the mixed fruit and scrambled eggs! I have to mention how good the bagels are. Just like NY, fresh and chewy. The highlight are the bialys! Great for sammiches or just toasted with some butter. Go give Diane a hug and enjoy some good food here!
(5)Alison B.
This is where I buy bialys when I need them (best ones in phx)... and I pop in here sometimes to have lunch. They have great sandwiches and salads. Free wifi makes it an ideal place to work while I'm grabbing lunch too. Their coffee is also pretty good... with bottomless refills! It's easy, quick and delicious.
(4)Edna M.
Found this amazing place on yelp, and oh my goodness is it delicious! The service was great and the food was outstanding, I recommend the Lox platter and the bloody Mary's! We will be coming back for sure, the owners are super nice and told us about the history of the location! Love love this place!
(5)David B.
Stopped in here for a quick bite. There are two types of pastrami in the world, Jewish pastrami and gentile pastrami. Gentile pastrami is less fatty and less tangy, and more resembles general cold cuts. This was gentile pastrami. It was, however, very high quality for gentile pastrami. The matzo ball soup was good.
(3)J B.
This place is terrible!!!!! I mean terrible!!!! Ordered the matzo ball soup to go and it has absolutely NO flavor!! In fact they put grilled chicken in the broth??? Of course that tells you they don't make the broth (which tasted like soapy water). Prob worst matzo ball soup I've had, just dumped it out! Being Jewish, I'm ashamed this place is still in business!!!
(1)Bern R.
Went here last month on a visit to PHX. Good authentic atmosphere and good service. Staff were helpful in helping put together a take out. quality good. prices good. tastes good. Try it out.
(3)Lexi B.
Cute little breakfast place with great food. We ordered the bagel sandwich and breakfast Burrito and both were delicious. Our server was also amazing Kari took very good care of us!
(5)Kodybear Z.
First time... I am from New York. Not New York. Daniel the server was the best part of the meal... He was an excellent server. My potatoes were raw. Food presentation was nothing with nothing. Spend 23.00 for breakfast. Go to Fry's buy own ingredients make a better breakfast.
(2)Phil M.
At one point I gave this place 4 stars due to "overpriced" lox in my opinion, which is one of my favorites. After trying a more local place on a non-work day, that particular place's lox (same price) was White Castle-like bite-size. The only place I found lox cheaper was a large chain restaurant (let's just say), although thinking about it now it was on promotional sale. I now give the crown officially to NYBB for their fair prices, great staff, and nice ambience. Best local bagel place and I got to try and enjoy my first Bialy here (I've only heard of them growing up in NY originally). I haven't drank here as I only stop by on the way to work so this review is based off of pre 10am experiences.
(5)Chris P.
I liked the breakfast. It was fast service and had a great variety of dishes. I wasn't blown away which is why I have it three stars. It also had a random flavor in the pancakes and waffle I couldn't put my finger on. It was good, but the typical flavors I'm used to are better.
(3)Mark R.
Food is great, I go for Sunday brunches, service could be a bit better. I have eaten many items on the menu, all brought out the way I like them.
(4)Heather P.
Delicious bagel made the way they should be. My everything bagel had just that - everything. The schmear was perfect size so i didn't feel i wasting it. The hubby's Southwest Benedict was huge and his lox platter more than ample. For checking in on Yelp I got a 1 cent mimosa which went well with the good hot coffee. A jewel.
(5)Barry S.
This has usually been go-to for take out bagels and bialys (onion bialy, my weekend treat) and rarely for a meal. But on this Fathers Day, with my own kids out of town, I wanted Baked Salmon, a childhood treat. It was perfect. Had an appetizer size plate, which was plenty of food and so nicely moist. Came with the proper veggies and an onion bagel. My wife had the matzoh ball soup (which needed no extra sal or pepper) and wonderfully lean pastrami. Rachelle took such great care of us; she's obviously used to detailed orders from folks. Think Harry and Sally and you know that a server who can do that cheerfully is a treasure. I can see more Baked Salmon there in my future.
(5)Tayler M.
Amazing staff, amazing food! Never have been disappointed in all of my visits. The food always comes out fresh and fast! Highly recommend them for breakfast or lunch!
(5)Dan T.
Delicious food and amazing service from our waitress Kari and other staff. We will be back!
(5)Tammy K.
Well what can i say I'm an official yelper and over the years trying all the coffe houses in town i a seem to gain valuable friendships at each and everyone i frequent thank you to all to all the staff special thank you to karie Rachael Ruth Diane and all the staff and for your fantastic service and treats for my therapy dog michi she loves all of you and her favorite tomato basil bailey with spinach omelette . It must be us east coasters we all connect in the desert HairDocTk
(5)Martin K.
What great day for breakfast. Here at NY BAgel and Bialys with my friend David enjoying two eggs over easy with an everything bagel enjoying great food. Unknown who does the hiring of waitresses, but ours was excellent and very attentive. My suggestion would most definitely try their everything bagel and ask to be seated in Marisol 's section.
(5)Dylan B.
I live right next to this place. I come here at least 3 or 4 times a week and never one time have I been dissatisfied. If you want authentic New York breakfast there's no other place to go in this town but here. Today my server was Amanda and she was an absolute pleasure to have take care of me.
(5)Christina M.
Just great!! I loved it. The spinach salad had so many walnuts and craisins and the raspberry vinaigrette was bomb!! We also shared the ruben which was spot on!! Nice, lean pastrami, crispy kraut and russian. They dont have sourdough so the guy behind the counter suggested marble rye and some house mustard. Man, was that great!! The fries were crispy and hot....eve. though we got our stuff to go. The matzo ball soup had fantastic flavor but I didn't like the chicken. (Nothing wrong with it, I prefer white meat and it was chewy dark) . The guy behind the counter was extremely helpful and nice. I think he's the owners son because a girl came in for an interview and he called his mom right then so I'm assuming but either way...he was knowledgeable, friendly and kind to the rest of the staff, even speaking to them in Spanish. I loved it and I'll have to make up a reason to go back to north Scottsdale! Thanks!
(4)Elaine D.
Best Bagels 'N Bialys! I love that they have lots of variety. You can call ahead and place your order for pick up. Its located in a strip mall across from ED Marshall Jewelers. The place is not the cleanest looking inside so I do hesitate to eat there so that is why I've given it four stars. Its been around for a long time and could use some sprucing up! I purchased a groupon on Yelp which helped a lot with the cost. Carried home some lox that were good but very oily. Cream cheese was tasteless, somewhat runny and not thick like it should be.
(4)Eric B.
Love this place. It's been a go-to everytime I'm in the valley. Best bagels and awesome deli coffee. Our server Amanda was great. Bonus: they're dog friendly! Brought our pups treats and water!
(5)Gerald K.
This is a very friendly, NY style deli. Our server, Jessica could not be any nicer or more efficient. By far, the best blintzes west of the Hudson river. Pastrami is very good. Lox and bagels excellent. Good size portions and very reminiscent of my growing up in Brooklyn. We are there at least once a week for lunch. Full bar available.
(5)Andrew R.
I used to love this place and rave about it but I will never go there again. I will save you the time of having to read the full play by play of my last two experiences there, but suffice it to say that it was a deal breaker. I'd complained about the food, and the manager came out NOT to apologize or ask how she could fix it, but to get in my face about it and tell me that I was actually wrong because that is "how the dish is" (?). A dish I have probably eaten there over a dozen times. There are a couple of good servers but the service has always been average overall, but I forgave it because the food was good. But now that the food has also gone downhill, I am done. I have two other bagels spots nearby that are now better food and better service by comparison.
(2)Casey E.
Had a great breakfast this morning and as usual the service was fantastic! Amanda was courteous and very friendly! Highly suggest grabbing a bite to eat here.
(5)Lana B.
NYBB has great breakfast options and the best desserts! The lemon pound cake is fabulous. The staff are wonderful but Kari is exceptional. She is always kind, friendly and prompt. Also try a mimosa.
(5)Monica B.
Had sit down breakfast twice in the morning before heading into the office. Service was quick enough that we were able to get to the office on time. Staff was extremely friendly, especially the good sir in the kilt. Bialy had a nice crunch and the flavored cream cheeses are creative and all sorts of satisfying to the palate.
(4)Tobias D.
Kari is awesome. Best mimosa around. The food is unique and tasty and they are open most Holidays.
(5)Georgie M.
We have only been coming here for the last few months, but we firmly believe that you would need to fly to NY to get anything better! Yes, the bagels are really good! They're the next closest thing to Forest Hills, or Brooklyn bagels then being there. Our former go to place was Brooklyn Bagels near Desert Ridge Sadly, they closed about nine months ago. Great place, too bad. We have tried a few of the other places, but weren't as happy. So, I type "Bagels" into my Yelp Search. Poof, out came NY Bagel 'N Bialys! What's more, I noticed there was a Yelp-on Coupon tie in. Nice! If I may suggest: * 1st Thing-- Buy the Yelp-on Coupon for (was $15.00 for $25.00) now $10.00 for $20.00 of food! Even a better deal! * 2nd Thing--Check-in on Yelp and get a free bagel w/cream cheese smear! * 3rd Thing-- Sit back and wonder why you've never came here before! D'oh!!! We cannot wait to come back for the macaroons during the Holidays! Enjoy!
(4)John N.
5 stars on the Super bagel selection or school here ! Great weds deal buy. 12 get 18 bagels! They do excellent in their supplied freezer bags too for later! The bailys are great too! 4 stars on the Reuben and fries.
(4)Francine C.
Our Waitress Jessica, was sweet and very attentive. The food we ordered we hot and very good. Francine C El Paso
(5)Margeaux K.
Got bagels and coffee to go this morning and was very disappointed. For a breakfast place their coffee is awful and they don't even have real half and half out or the right cups for iced coffee. They also do not have stevia or raw sugar.. They need to get an update on this bandwagon. I'll give it to them that their bagels are fresh but our bagel sandwich was half heartily put together. It was dry and they did not get either orders right I asked for a jalapeño bagel and got plain and I asked for pepper jack cheese and got cheddar.. Needless to say I will find a different place to get bagels and coffee.
(1)Katie D.
The first thing you notice is the smell. If I hadn't have been starving, I would have walked out. The place is dark and dreary, with a wait staff to match. Clearly they have their own little dramas going on that trump customer service. But to be fair, they do all call you "sweetie" and "honey" once they get around to showing up, there's the consolation. My meal came fairly quickly, so no complaints there. The food was actually decent. I had the smoked whitefish salad appetizer, which was a nice plate for a single diner like myself. The platter included a nice helping of whitefish salad, cream cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, capers, olives and pickles along with a toasted bagel. The salad was very smoky and tasty, and everything seemed fresh except for the olives, which were very strange and mushy. The problem with trying to eat in a place that smells so bad and looks so dirty is that it's hard to get past all of that to really enjoy the food. I just kept wondering what state the kitchen was in. So, despite the decent food, I have to give this place a two star rating. Maybe call Robert Irvine! Unless it's freshened up and the smell is gone, I'm not going back. Not even for such good whitefish salad!
(2)Ian S.
Average bagels, but that's not why they get one star........ The woman behind the counter who helped me, was abrasive and gross. As I waited for my order, I watched her eat food behind the counter, pick pieces of food out of her mouth with her bare hands, TWICE, then handle someone else's order *with her bare hands*. Additionally, she was fairly abrasive. I was going to leave and abandon the order, but I had some extenuating circumstances, so I simply watched her carefully. For my order, thankfully she put on gloves. Perhaps she noticed that I was watching her (?). It was stunning to me that someone who works in food service would engage in such blatant unclean behavior. Surely, this isn't the first time she's behaved like this and what the owner is thinking having such help is beyond me.
(1)David S.
Avoid like the plague. Tiny sandwich served on crunchy rye, not steamed. The bread was more like a cracker, not soft fresh bread. The pastrami was served cold. I guess I should have known better when the server asked if I wanted lettuce on my pastrami. The server was brand new and just did not know... Oh well I'm sure the bagels are ok.
(1)Jamie E.
Love love love having this great spot within walking distance! I go for the breakfast potatoes. Hands down the best I've ever had! Savory and spicy with a hint of sugar. Always browned to perfection. The house-made bagels and breads are a special treat. Also nice that they serve liquor if you want a bloody or mimosa with brunch. Great service and friendly staff. To-go orders are also super convenient.
(5)Gregory B.
Although the bagels are the best in the valley , the food is merely meh. With the exception of the outstanding whitefish; did not try the lox. The service was very responsive from our server but the corned beef hash I had was boring. The coffee here it is truckstop quality. So the thing to do here is to buy bagels or bialys in bulk and run . Wednesdays are the day - that's when 18 is the price of a dozen.
(4)James K.
I've been to this restaurant a handful of times and I have been treated well by the staff while I was there. I appreciate the promptness of one of their associates by the name of Megan...she took my order in a timely manner and followed up during my lunch, she did her job very well and I hope that she gets recognized for her customer service!! Thanks
(4)Gabi M.
I wouldn't dare compare any of our delis in the Valley to those you'll find in New York. Hell, the delis we have in Arizona don't even come close to the delis I group up going to in Detroit. But, I've recently become very fond of New York Bagels 'N Bialys. Not only do they have close to four dozen different varieties of bagels and bialys, but they have history... they've been around since 1987; they have fabulous service (thanks to Angela, who was my waitress the last two visits), they are kid friendly, ad they make a good bagel with lox and omelette. They also have a check-in offer on the yelp app... check it out! I'm sure I'll be back to visit NYBNB soon... as a matter of fact, I already have a date planned with friends to return again during Passover. Matzoh Brie, here I come! One last thing: the prices here may be higher than what you'll find elsewhere, but I do think the quality is worth it.
(4)NW S.
This place is the real deal. Best Bagels in the Valley! Awesome Cream cheese. My kids love the variety and it's nice that they can experience legitimate bagels unlike the chains.
(5)Debone S.
best breakfast around i come here religously yum yum...egg a bagel is phenomenal and strawberry french toast are my favs...best mimosas in town woohooo
(5)Monica T.
We went for breakfast while on vacation there and it wasn't bad but definitely not New York bagels. They had a variety of bagels and other foods, which was good. I would recommend them if your not obsessed with your bagels looking and tasting like New York.
(3)Rita A.
Service was good but food not all that great. It was $17 for two bagel breakfast sandwich's and two coffees. Everything in the breakfast sandwich tasted pre made for the day and the bagel itself was very very doughy. Always like trying a new place but don't think I will be going back to this.
(3)Stefanie R.
Great service. I will say I was impressed by contact from the manager letting me know they changed their fries to fresh cut. I gave them another try and definitely did not disappoint. I appreciate both the message from the business owner but the great food and service. A must go if you're in Scottsdale.
(4)Queen B.
Bagels are the only decent thing they sell here .. I'm very suprised they didn't get closed down for being filthy in the kitchen and serving spoiled salads . Wow , they have a bar now , big deal . Is this a bagel store or a bar ... Should focus on one thing .
(1)Shari F.
Won't be visiting this establishment again. I'm an east coast girl as well, so I know a little something about bagels. The person behind the counter took my order reluctantly and before I finished signing my receipt, he started taking the next customers order. He never said thanks or come see us again, and what's worse is that the bagels tasted 2-3 days old.
(1)Aidan P.
Truly on of the best Jewish delis in the valley. The bagels and bialys remind me of the ones I used to get as a boy growing up in NYC. Its family run and the staff is veey friendly, efficient and helpful. My wife and I had lunch (a Reuben and a fish platter and our kids ate breakfast egg on a bagel and a huge portion of kids french toast for the price we actually had to take some home) We loved it. Very pleasant experience. The owners son actually waited on us, adding to the family atmosphere. He was very helpful explaining to my wife what bialys were. Our food was out within 5min of us ordering us and he was very attentive. Checking in on us every few minutes. They even suggested they we come back on a Wednesday since you get a free 6 bagels with every dozen you buy. One of the best breakfast experiences we have had in years. Highly recommend to people who like traditional jewish food...although its not completely kosher a large portion of the food is. We'll be back and probably bring some of our gentile friends so they can learn what a REAL bagel is
(5)amy o.
Great people and excellent food
(4)Ken B.
The food was exceptional and the staff was very friendly. Kari was our waitress and she was very sweet and helpful. The food was soo good i even ask for the chefs name (zach) just so i could complement him on the food.
(5)Alexandra W.
It's a great low-key breakfast spot. As an east coast girl, I have high expectations for bagels. NYBB bagels are ALWAYS super fresh and they have an amazing variety of flavors. It's a bit pricey for what the menu offers (about $9 for an omelette) but it's worth it because everything is fresh and authentic.
(4)Lauren B.
This restaurant is always a great way to start a Sunday morning. My omelette was delicious and our waitress Jessica could not have been nicer. She remembered everything about our order right down to my "lightly toasted" bagel! Thanks N.Y. Bagels for a great brunch.
(5)Ronald O.
Someone needs to tell the cook how make a Reuben Sandwich. Microwaved? I think not. The thing was dripping with almost boiling hot sauerkraut juice. Feh! Stick with what they do best: bagels, bialys and cream cheese
(2)Ann S.
So . . . many years ago I worked for a Jewish family from New York who owned a bagel shop in St. Louis on Euclid (Basically Bagels). People flocked there and for good reason. The owners were amazing people, but the bagels and bialys were unmatched. For years, I've had cravings and have periodically settled for round bread. But I just discovered this place, and these are the real deal. Take home a dozen and freeze them (bagels or bialys). My kids had one every morning last week for breakfast. I just put them in the oven on low for 10 minutes, but you could just toast them. Don't bother with bagels from the grocery store. Once you eat these, you won't settle for that other stuff. The texture is perfect. I'm partial to the everything bagel. My only "complaint" is that they didn't have nut bagels, as that was one of our huge bestsellers: honey walnut bagels. But with nut prices being what they are, I imagine that might be tough. :)
(5)Marisa S.
Last year, my friend Alison threw a breakfast birthday party for her twins. She had a array of wonderful goodies, among them, there were these beautiful bagels. I got a bite into my bagel and it was heaven. The right amount of chewiness. I immediately asked where these bagels came from, and I was not alone, everyone at the party was doing the same. That's when I learned about NYBB. Now every time someone has a brunch or breakfast party, I always suggest they get their bagels. If I am going to indulge, I better do it with great ones. I am not from NY but a am a confirmed carb-aholic, so I think this counts as credentials. On top of everything, the owner was so amazing. I was organizing an event for one of my parenting groups, and one of the donors backed out 4 days before the event. I was panicking, we had a small budget and we were almost out of it since we were counting on this donation. I called NYBB and Ruth answered. I told her what had happened and asked her if she could give us a special discount, guess what? She donated the bagels for our event. That is so classy. I am thrilled that our event has the best bagels.
(5)Siobhan C.
I like this place overall - MOST of the staff is great and the food is consistently yummy. I especially enjoy the home fries and their thick bacon slices! Bloody Mary's are filled with horseradish and kind of pricey IMO at $5-$7, but are nice for a treat every once and a while. Also, they have great coffee and a dog friendly patio. If you're trying it out for the first time, get a yelp deal or SOME type of deal, take a leap, and dive into the bagels head first!
(4)Anthony P.
This place has good bagels, but tepid service. I get bagels to go, and the last time I was there the kid making the bagels had no food service gloves on, and was taking money, making bagels, etc. Not the end of the world, but it does kind of junk you out. Another odd thing is that when you like your bagels double toasted, for some reason they put SO much butter on, it's almost like the bagel is deep fried. I haven't been back since the kid had poor food hygiene practices, but I need to get back there.
(3)Katie H.
I went here for breakfast today and was not impressed. I have been in the past for bagels, which are great, but my breakfast was inedible. I ordered the California omelet which came with a latke and a bagel. The omelet was very overcooked and dry. I took one bite and couldn't eat any more. The bagel and latke were good. I could have saved some money and just ordered those. Will not come back for the dine in breakfast until they learn how to cook eggs!
(2)Jared R.
Had never even heard of a bialy before I went here but it was really good. Got a tomato basil bialy with cream cheese and lox. It was really good and a nice filling meal. Probably ate too much but I wanted to finish it was so good. The bialy is supposed to be healthier than a bagel which is great because i think it tastes better too. The tomato basil packed a ton of flavor. Can't wait till i get back here again.
(5)Angela M.
Love it
(5)Josh D.
worst service I've ever encountered. food isn't bad but would never recommend this place due to the disorganized staff and the insanely long waits for everything.
(2)Sarah K.
NY Bagles and Bialys is tucked away in a shopping center on the south west side of Scottsdale and Shea (if you pass Cochise heading north you've gone too far). We stopped in one Sunday morning for some breakfast. I was told not to expect too much personality from the waitstaff, but our waiter seemed really cool. He stopped to chat with us for a few minutes between refilling coffee and delivering our plates. Speaking of coffee...I LOVE the brew NYB&B serves! Mmmmmm. I had the veggie egg white omelette with salsa on the side. While they didn't skimp on veggies or egg whites, it was thrown together rather hastily and the salsa was reminiscent of ketchup. The best part of my meal was the whole wheat bialy (which has fewer cals than a bagel because it's only baked--not boiled and baked like a bagel). My companion had chocolate chip pancakes. A little doughy for his taste, but I found them addicting...akin to the temptation to eat raw cake batter. I liked them... I'll come back even if it's just for a cup of coffee. The on-site bakery was cooking up some pretty scrumptious goods, something to keep in mind for the future.
(3)Matt D.
I used to really like this place but it has gone down hill over the past couple of years. I tried to order a simple BLT on a bagel and had to repeat my order 4 times because the lady taking it kept turning around and talking to the staff. After she finally paid attention to me for more then 5 seconds and put my order in, they guy making the sandwich comes around to verify what she put into the system. Of course it was wrong so I clarified directly with him that I just wanted a plain BLT on a bagel. Pretty simple right??? Well, I knew I should have double checked my order before leaving as the BLT was smothered with mustard and the bagel was stale. Who puts mustard on a BLT?!? Especially after I gave her my order 4 times and then directly verified it with the guy making it. Not to mention that the lady behind the counter was touching food with her bare hands and then handling money. I've noticed the food quality has deteriorated over the past few years but this was the final straw.....I'm officially done with this place.
(1)Jaymie T.
Make sure they know if u r in a hurry. Was disappointed bc I called ahead and gave very specific directions (Please make sure the 3 dozen bialy's are in plastic bags bc I need to pack them in my suitcase. Unfortunately, they were not and I had to make the taxi wait... costing me more money. UGH! In the long run, it ended up costing $72 for 39 bialys (including taxi)
(3)Jim W.
Picked up a dozen bagels & bialys and sampled the corned beef. Unfortunately the corned beef is at best a good goyashe corned beef, not Kosher or Kosher style. The bagels and bialys were top notch though. Great selection. What's the difference between a bagel and a bialy? A bagel is boiled before baking, a bialy is not. Bagels have a chewier hide. If you enjoy noshing on bagels (or bialys) I recommended getting them here. It's about 9 bucks for a dozen and they are so much better than anything you'll find at the grocery. We're talking east coast quality bagels here.
(3)Audrey W.
My east coast Jew taste buds are dancing today! I just ate an everything bagel stick, toasted lightly, with cream cheese... We happened to be in Scottsdale for dinner and, in looking for our restaurant, we passed NY Bagels 'n Bialys. The "open" sign was all we needed to go in. We haven't had a good bagel since we left Boston. And I hadn't had a good bialy since we left Cleveland in the 90s. When we went in we saw this gargantuan menu. They make tons of flavors in bagels and bialys. Plus they make sticks. I haven't had a bagel stick in forever, either. It took about two minutes to pick out a dozen. I could barely contain my excitement. They sliced them up for us, gave us some sleeves so we could freeze what we wouldn't eat right away and sent us on our way, $9 lighter but infinitely happier. And I am not disappointed. It has been so long since I had a real, east coast bagel that I forgot how good they are. They doughy faux Jew food they have here just dulls the senses and makes a person forget the amazing deliciousness that we enjoy back in the real "Jew food world" of the east. That said, I do have to add one caution. When I saw they also serve sandwiches I asked to taste their corned beef. I do this everywhere I see they serve it and restaurants are always kind enough to oblige. After my anticipated success with the bagels, and the whitefish and lox I saw in the case I was optimistic. Made getting my hopes dashed even worse. As soon as she set the slice in front of me I knew. Color, consistency, texture - nothing was right about this corned beef. Still, I asked for it so I felt I had to taste it. My husband described it as perfectly good Irish corned beef. I described it as dreck. So my review is strictly for the bagels, bialys and sticks. Enjoy!
(4)Michael C.
Been here a lot lately. The "egg-a-bagel" combo is a screaming deal for breakfast! Their omelettes are big and fluffy, and their baked goodies look fantastic. Their soup and sandwiches for lunch are all top quality and really fresh. Great staff and service, plus it also has a true deli feel to it. It's always busy too, which is a great sign.
(4)Robert C.
Go for take-out bialys or bagels, but skip the sandwiches. We have been 20 year customers at two locations, but surely they can master a Reuben sandwich. Apparently not. I won't go back any more. Poor quality for the authentic-level price. Might as well go to Subway.
(2)Brook D.
I live around the corner from this place and have been several times now. As good as the bialys are, their service is awful--I stood at the cashier for a good 10 min this last week (it was slow), and had two attendants walk by without asking if I needed to be helped. Not to mention they're overpriced. That being said, their food is fine, and probably worth it if you're in the area and have some extra time and patience on your hands.
(3)Dave B.
Great bagels and good food! The bagels are a little small compared to true New York bagels (only reason for not getting 5 stars ) but are tasty and really good! Friendly staff and the restaurant area feels like a New York deli. I'll definitely be back for sure.
(4)Gary R.
Good food, good prices, good service.
(3)Jan S.
Having lived in nyc for 5 yrs I've had my fill of bagels. Not a huge fan but it was often convenient to pick up on my way to work especially when you add the goodies like cream cheese, lox, or make it into a tasty sandwich. All in all if you are looking for bagels or bialys think these are better than chompies. They've moved across the street from their old location although i cant say that i like the new setup either. what's with all of t he flatscreen tvs? if that's where they spent the $ for improvements i hope they got them from a guy selling electronics from a truck in a parking lot. they seem to have some sort of identity conflict as to whether they are a deli or a sports bar. as to the food i've been there for a so-so breakfast and of course had the pastrami and reuben sandwiches both of which were pretty good. while a little bit traditional deli, note that they were not traditional ny carnegie-sized meat portions considering the sandwiches are close to $10 including a side.
(3)Queen Happy Face X.
Why is there a bar in the bagel shop?? This place is very disorganized. The placement of the bagels, coffees & creamers, chips, soda fountain, cream cheese and a full service bar.... They're in much need of a plan. Something about this place feels dirty to me. Not sure if its because it is so unorganized or the fact the bagels bins are hidden away. Good I'd just okay but over priced. I think I purchased two bagels with strawberry cream chess and that was $12!
(2)Tony P.
Bagel was excellent. Very close to NYC quality. They don't pack on the lox as much as hoped for, so go for the double dose for $2 extra. The service is professional though our server had either allergies or a cold which always freaks me out... Definitely a place worth returning to.
(4)Patrick D.
Gonna give it another shot. It was a Tuesday morning. I got up late and was running waaaaay behind schedule. I needed something quick to eat on the way to a morning meeting, so pulled up the handy Yelp mobile app and found this spot just a stone's throw away. I walked in and the first thing that hits me is: "What the hell is a 'bialy?'" Fortunately, an employee was there to help me understand that a bialy is baked and a bagel is boiled. So: it's the texture, not the stuffing. I decide to get one of each toasted with no spreads. I think I spent less than $1.50, but I don't remember the exact amount. Regardless, it was a small price to pay for some delicious culinary research. In my ever so humble opinion, I like the texture of bagels compared to the bialy. Taste-wise, they were both much yummier than that nationwide chain you always see on every corner. I only went here to grab a quick breakfast, but they have different options that I would love to come back for and give another shot.
(3)Raquel M.
Don't go to NYBB! The staff is is incompetent & lazy. Told the counter person I had never been there before. They literally walked away without saying anything. They didn't offer any suggestions/help/explanations. My order was wrong when I got it. Because it had the wrong condiments it tasted disgusting. NYBB is extremely overpriced. Do not go to NYBB!
(1)Brad W.
How dare they put rye seeds on an everything bagel? I'm not happy about dealing with that party foul at all or the rude, inefficient service. Plus, even though they are boiled here, these are not good bagels at all, even if the rye seeds were not present. Other issue is the bagel bins are far away from customers eyes - what are hiding - put the bins up front like every true NY bagel shop. Hey, if your gonna call yourself a NY bagel place (yes I am from NY) then I want the whole experience. Charging $11 for a turkey sandwich is a bit much too and this is an unfriendly, cold location with no charm. There was a very hairy bird outside though looking for crumbs and on this day that bird got lucky. Onto the next place.
(1)Ray R.
The bagels are very dense and thick, which they say is a more traditional New York bagel. Not to my taste.
(3)Erika K.
The secret to a good bagel is the water. You can't replicate a NYC bagel without the water. However, the bagels from New York Bagels 'n Bialys come darn close! I lived in Huntington, Long Island. My favorite ritual was on Sunday's (in good weather) to grab a New York Times, bagels and cauwfee and spend my morning on the beach. I wasn't sad to leave Longgggg Island, but I do miss my favorite Bagel shop on Walt Whitman Highway. (And, by the way, to this day, I still have bagels shipped to me from H & H Bagels in Manhattan. Drop me a line and I'll give you the Web address or Google them) The bagels from New York Bagels 'n Bialys have the right consistency - not too doughy - not too thick. I say BOO HISS to Chompies and Einstein Bagels. The bagels from New York Bagels 'n Bialys just might be good enough for me to want to create a new Sunday ritual. The store ain't no beach, but a New York Times and one of these bagel might be all I need to recreate the experience (and I can always play a Brookstone CD of sea waves crashing).
(4)Lindsey Q.
This place reminds me of a mullet. Business in the front, and party in the back. In front, this place has all the characteristics of a hardworking, economically priced and noteworthy bagel/bialy business. But in the back, they have a full-blown, totally stacked, BAR! Party time, baby! New York Bagels 'N Bialys cracks me up. For the life of me, I will never understand this place. NYBB is an eerie combination of bagels and booze. Totally random and off the wall - just like my personality, and probably why I enjoy this place. I know it's hard, but try not to judge this book by its cover. Their bagels and bialys are my favorite circular delights in the valley. I'd never even heard of a bialy until Matt and I randomly stumbled upon this spot one hung over morning. I came to realize that bialys are awesome! Instead of getting boiled before being baked like a bagel, a bialy skips the boiling part and just gets baked. Their bialys come in almost all the same flavors as their bagels. NYBB does breakfast and brunch really well. When I used to live in the 85254, I came here almost every weekend. First of all, they make really great nonfat lattes, mimosas and road rash bloody marys. The coffee is around $2-3 depending on what espresso drink you desire, and it's cheaper/tastier than Starbucks. From the breakfast/brunch menu, my favorite dish is the veggie omelet but all the omelets are pretty delish. They have every ingredient combination imaginable, you can sub egg whites, and you get the following sides: a bagel or bialy and cream cheese, in addition to your choice of home fries (greasy deliciousness), cottage cheese, french fries, tomatoes or a potato pancake. I also recommend the house breakfast specials. The bagel with nova lox is to die for and the breakfast burrito is filling but it won't make you feel like an oinker. They also have egg bagels with cheese & bacon, sausage or ham! Oink Oink! I've never been here specifically for lunch or dinner but I have tried a pizza bagel from their lunch menu for brunch. They start at $3.49, and then you can add on your own toppings for 50 cents each! No pre-made garbage here my friends, just deliciousness. As a note, I'm only rating this place of breakfast/brunch and happy hour but FYI, they've got: sandwiches, salads, regular pizzas, nachos, quesadillas, chopped liver & bagels, potatoes and gravy, macaroni & cheese, desserts made from scratch, soups, smoked fish, burgers... oh, and they also cater. Basically, they try to accomplish too much with just one restaurant. Food wise, your best bet is to stick to the bagels, breakfast menu and pizza bagel (the desserts look good too). Then... after you finish business as usual for breakfast... you can come back!! Not only does this place change its name to the Rush Café in the evening but they also get the party started with $1.50 domestics from 4-7pm during their happy hour!!! Your buzz will be buzzing with wine, champagne, premium spirits and cocktails. Whatever your little heart desires! NYBB is one of the cheapest breakfast spots I've found. The wait staff ensemble does consist of a crazy cast of characters (they are all a little "different") but they provide excellent service. Everyone here enjoys engaging customers in conversation. Therefore, instead of giving yourself a mullet (if you do please send pictures), just come here! At NYBB you get business in the front and party in the back, without having to cut your hair.
(4)Marc R.
As a New Yorker, I'm always yearning for a good deli experience in the desert. After all, my people wandered around one for 40 years. You'd think we could find a decent nosh!! Anyway, this place ain't it. As pathetic as it sounds, I still can't find anything better than Chompies, and that's a pretty low bar to cross. My wife and I took 4 of our 5 kids (oldest at UofA) and we were hopeful for a taste of NYC as we had been here for breakfast once before and it was decent. Our lunch experience was far from it. I had the special - a skirt steak sandwich. My wife had a half chopped liver sandwich and a cup of soup (can't recall which one). Kids had bagels. Portions were ridiculously small. There were 4 strips of steak on my bread. My wife had an ice cream scoop of chopped liver. Bagels were large, but nothing special. Service was prompt, but devoid of personality. Come on, if you're gonna work at a deli at least give me a little attitude! Anyway, if you're Jonesing for deli, avoid this place. It won't help.
(1)Carolyn C.
This is a cozy and delicious place to sit and enjoy a bagel or breakfast and the coffee is great. The people here are really nice and they know what good service is about!
(4)Amy E.
mmm mmm good! My honey took me here a few weeks ago to have my first bialy experience. LOVE it and can't wati to go back. My whole bfast of eggs, potatos, and the "everything" bialy was worth writing home about. The staff was super friendly and the environment is warm and comfortable. I assume its a family run business which makes the experience that much more enjoyable. Make sure you check this place out!
(5)Jay N.
This place makes no sense.....you walk in and there are servers, but there is also pick up window, also a register where you can order food. Do I sit down or order at the counter? I ordered at the counter, $10.00 for a bagel sandwich and fries seemed a bit high price. There are no lunch specials or combos. I ordered the roast beef on a jalapeño bagel ( They call this a jalapeño bagel.... Are you kidding me?) food was meh. There is also a bar in back where you can order drinks. At a bagel shop? This place is just going in way too many directions for me. I don't recommend this place at all. Gave it 2 stars instead of one simply cause the food wasn't all that bad.
(2)Bagel N.
Great food and selection! Staff are considerate and professional.
(5)Andrew K.
I wish I hand 1 more hand so I could give this place 3 thumbs down. I make better french toast in my kitchen...I am not sure if they know what vanilla and cinnamon are. The eggs were alright and the bagel was OK as well. Nothing special at all, but I was actually surprised how they were able to make their french toast so tasteless.
(2)Jenna T.
It was a rainy Sunday morning, and our hunt for breakfast was not turning out so well (loooong waits at other places). We remembered driving by this place, so decided to check it out. We didn't realize it was an actual sit-down restaurant..cool! Our visit started out with some awesome people watching - thanks to the girl wearing last night's make-up, a guy's Dodgers shirt, and nothing else. Our group then decided to order omelettes, because the omelettes also came with a bagel or bialy. This was our mistake - don't go to a bagel place expecting good omelettes, I guess. All of our eggs were extremely over-cooked and not tasy. The Leo omelette (Lox and onions) was pretty much scrambled eggs - not even in an omelette shape. The bagels, however, were very delicious, but not much different from any other bagel I've had. Our server was very efficient, though. All in all, it was a quick and cheap-ish breakfast with some interesting people watching and good service, but overall not good enough to return to.
(2)Eileen S.
I don't claim to be an expert on bagels, but my grandfather was a Jewish baker in Buffalo...I think we have tried every bagel place in the Phoenix metro area, since moving here 5 years ago. Without doubt, these are not only the best, but are perfect! Absolutely boiled, crunchy on the outside, doughy on the inside --- exactly as a bagel is meant to be. Breakfasts are fantastic -- my husband loves the deli omelet loaded with deli meats and I go the Greek omelet route, with spinach and feta. And the breakfast potatoes are to die for. And should you ever need catering, Bagels 'N Bialys is great to work with. They'll substitute and help you create exactly what you want. Ruth, the manager is a doll and her staff is always friendly and customer-service is their mantra! My only disappointment: they have cut back on their hours. I hope that is just for the summer.
(5)BlueGlasses RoseCity R.
I always love trying new bagel places... Especially if their ratings are higher than that of Chompies (which I LOVE)... Honestly? Don't see what the hype was about... I tried a bite of my boyfriend's Reuben Omelet, which was pretty good. My scrambled eggs seemed to taste weird for some reason... I couldn't put my finger on it, but they just didn't taste good. They didn't have the bagel I wanted so I tried their cranberry bagel and it was just very chewy and bland (I didn't even taste any cranberry at all... It was just like I was eating a day-old, pink bagel). The cream cheese didn't taste very fresh either. I MIGHT try this place again for lunch (which they have an awfully large lunch/supper portion of the menu for being a bagel/bialy-centered eatery... I'd rather stick with Chompies or Good Egg for breakfast.
(2)Comtrol S.
Sadly, what I considered to be, by far, the best and most reliable bagel shop in the valley seems to just not care anymore. The last several visits, some bagels had the texture of not being boiled before they were baked. The taste is now hit-or-miss, as well. The other day I was in the store and didn't recognize a single employee. If they're having new people make the bagels, they need to stop now. Several bialys were undercooked and odd-tasting and, again, a few bagels were off in their texture, as well as taste. It's bad enough that business seems to have been non-existent since the move to the new location, you can't afford to screw up your main selling point. I just can't recommend this place anymore for bagels.
(1)Meredith S.
I was having a craving for egg salad & a latke and had heard from a friend that this was a very authentic NY-style bagel shoppe. Well he was right. I think I paid $11 for an egg salad (on a bagel) sandwich which is waaaay too much, but again I was having a craving so it was worth it at the time. The sandwich and latke were both very good, but next time I'll make egg salad at home and spend my $ on something else there.
(4)Nicole P.
This is hands down the best place for bagels... but more importantly... after all my travels it has the BEST Bialy ever. I just wish they would open on in Greenville. Oh it is soooo good, a poppy seed bialy toasted with cream cheese... I guess I can only hope they are always open when I visit Scottsdale... .n
(5)HaileyTIffany M.
I really don't think these bagels taste like NY bagels at all. And the bialys taste like... whatever bialys taste like. Sorry, but these aren't' the real deal to me. I tried them over several months and just couldn't get used to them.
(1)Meg Z.
This place can be hard to find because it's tucked away in the Agua Caliente strip mall area off of Shea, but it's back there. I usually just run in for some bagels, and they are always fresh - my favorite is definitely the sunflower one! On Saturday and Sunday mornings it can be a little chaotic up at the front counter because they don't do a line or numbers, but the wait is never long. Only gripe is that I usually grab a coffee, and although they have creamer and flavored syrup available (a plus!), there's no milk. No biggie, since I'd much rather support local businesses than a large chain.
(4)Benjamin W.
This is average. At best, its average bagels, and average bialys. There are so many good bagel places in this country, its hard to review a place like this. First, why so many stupid flavors? Leave that to Panera or the supermarket. Bagels, in a place like this should have about 6-8 varieties. There is no place for chocolate chip or blueberry. That is what cookies and danishes are for. The bagels have an okay taste and texture. The name may say NY, but not NYC, maybe Schoharie? The bialy is not even that good when it is good, so i its not perfect, it fails, and in this case, it just doesn't pass. There is nothing wrong with NY Bagels and Bialys, its just not that great, but for a bagel and cream cheese on a Sunday morning with the NY Times, its okay. The bagels over at Chompie's are actually a little better.
(3)Dana B.
The younger girl behind the counter was really friendly despite my indecision about my order. Finally I decided on a garlic bialy with a side of whitefish salad and a soda. It was like... $11 for the total. The small scoop of whitefish salad was $5.95 or something crazy. The bialy and the whitefish were great despite the price.
(4)Melinda R.
This is one of those places that if you haven't gone, you're missing out. The wait staff is super nice and will be patient with you, and remember your face. I used to travel 20 miles just to pick me up a bagel. I haven't been in quite some time, and am VERY eager to visit the new location (even better since it's closer to my home!). A bar? Are you kidding me? I'm IN. Their bagels are fresh, huge, and delicious. Made right there in the shop. Ah-mazing. Tons better than you would receive from any Einsteins hands down. Edit: After reading their new menu, this company has -grown- since my last visit.
(4)Nick S.
Over priced, and that goes for everything on the menu. I was not happy with the size or the taste or lack of taste I shoud say. Over cooked bacon, like a little black, avocado that was brown, and not $10 worth of turkey. I did like the rye bread. I will come back to try the bagels cause what I saw I liked. If your compairing this place to Chompies then my vote is Chompies hands down no contest. Even thou I spen $10 on a sandwich there I always leave happy, full, and sometimes with a doggie bag cause you get your moneys worth and its good enough to want again later. The inside of this place is really big with lots of seating and a bar as well. The staff was nice and the place was very clean. Ill give the bagels a try sometime.
(2)James M.
$2.82 for a bagel with plain cream cheese & rude waitress - Thank you New York Bagel! You just gave me the perfect excuse to save my wallet and my waistline!!!............. or maybe I'll go to Basha's for $1.20 for just as good a bagel & down home smile & friendly service
(1)Michael R.
We have tried this spot a few times and each visit we find just enough we like to keep coming back. The whitefish on bialy is a favorite and the selection of bagels is extensive. Try an oversized sandwich with a vanilla phosphate... All wonderful. The only downside is that most items are $10+ and that adds up for a family of 5.
(4)Pierre Trudeau I.
Not sure exactly where my love for bagels with lox and cream cheese came from. I had a lot of Jewish friends growing up in Tucson so their moms are the likely culprits. Either way, I always missed eating at my favorite Jewish deli in Tempe, Chompies, once I graduated from ASU and left the area (I actually lived right across the street from Chompies my junior year). Now and then I'd wander into an Einstein Bagels and bring a mediocre chain-store end to my craving for the day. But it was never really satisfied. Until, that is, along came New York Bagels, located a whopping 2 minutes from my office. Thank you, Yelpers Kristin and MJ. And thank you MJ especially for educating me on the caloric difference between a bagel and a bialy. Today I opted for the latter with lox and capers and tomato and onions and.... mmm, heaven. I ate it comfortably at a table while reading a community newspaper and educating myself on the unsurprisingly anti-Semitic practices of the Soviet Union post-World War II. The Jewish guy within my multicultural personality disorder is back in business, and he's happy. Toda!
(5)Kristin S.
Yes. Hell yes. Now, THIS is what I'm talking about. When I walked in and was greeted by a case with three fish starting back up at me I knew this would be good. The case also contained many salads and cream cheeses and was accompanied with a sister case with b/w cookies, rugelach, and other assorted yummies. Behind me was a refrigerated case stocked with not one, not two, but 6 flavors of Snapple! AND every flavor of Dr. Browns including Cel-ray. Had I died and gone back to NY? If the heavenly smell of baked bagels was any indication I indeed had found my way to heaven. The egg and cheese sandwich my husband ordered was insane. INSANE. Full of egg, cheese and grease. My bagel and cream cheese, although not well toasted, was well cream cheesed and cut into fours. The bagels were good, not outstanding, but I think with a little more toasting they would have been quite good. They serve everything a bagel shop should. Whitefish salad, bagels in real flavors not things like Dutch Apple or Asiago Parmesan (or whatever stupid flavors people want their bagels in these days...) and best of all, they serve tongue. My good friend Dorian G. would be so happy to know that and I will definitely be taking her here when she visits. Any good Jewish establishment will have this one key menu item. So I tip my hat to you NY Bagels 'n Bialys. You have proven my theory wrong that places with "New York" in the name usually suck. Good job.
(5)Hillary R.
ive seen many negative reviews of bagel places lately. rightly so, einstein and brueggers are kaka.. this is place has the best bagels ive had outside nyc. probably. there was a place in portland oregon in 1993 that had great ones but i could never find them again. anyways, these are good.
(4)Helen Y.
Kristin's review was so compelling that I had to check out NYBnB. I too miss the smell of yeasty dough being baked while strolling through NY's Upper Westside. There's a sign on Shea but otherwise the store's not visible from the street. We drove under the arches of Agua Caliente Shopping Center and eventually found NYBnB on the right. We were surprised by how big the place was. We ordered an Everything bagel toasted with cream cheese ($2.39) and agree with Kristin that it would've been better more toasted. I also prefer mine chewier. They were more than generous with the cream cheese. I wish you could pay only for the amount of cream cheese you want. On our way out, we bought a half-dozen bag of mini bagels and learned that bialys are, unlike bagels, not boiled so the texture's lighter and lower in calories. To me, a good crusty, chewy bagel's worth the calories!
(4)Mira B.
Bagels were worthless, potatoes were tasteless, french toast cut inconsistently so half was undercooked. Veggies and bacon looked unappetizing. Bialys are glorified onion rolls. Prices are inflated (scottsdale lol). Everyone's food came out at different times. Every time we asked for coffee server carried individual cup to carafe instead of bringing pot to table. Waitresses seen playing with hair. If this was NY, they'd be shut down in a week.
(1)james j.
Moved...not closed (that would have been so wrong), but just moved to a new location. Wish I had checked their web site before going to the old location, which is now deserted. I feel like such an idiot for not doing my homework... ditto on other reviews... best bagels in town: yes, better than ______s and definitely better than _____s.
(5)Alli B.
I LOVE NYBB!!! The people are wonderful and accommodating, the food is great, and the bagels are the best I've had west of the Mississippi! These are the real deal, and for anyone who knows and loves good bagels, they need to hear over there immediately.
(5)Mark S.
I am a native new yorker and lived in chicago and these bagels are like einstein bagels. The skin of the bagel is soft and not authentic. Coffee is horrible. Service marginal. Avoid this place if you know bagels.
(1)Casey K.
I won't eat bagels in Phoenix, so I am not here to review them. I am only here to say that I had dinner there last night and the place is filthy. The service awful, at best. The Reuben sandwich small, flat, greasy, not enough dressing. The partitions between the booths are so high, that you can't see a server and they can't see you. I had to wave my napkin high over the wall to get noticed. And it's not like there were any other customers to serve. A complete waste of time and money.
(1)Edna M.
Found this amazing place on yelp, and oh my goodness is it delicious! The service was great and the food was outstanding, I recommend the Lox platter and the bloody Mary's! We will be coming back for sure, the owners are super nice and told us about the history of the location! Love love this place!
(5)David B.
Stopped in here for a quick bite. There are two types of pastrami in the world, Jewish pastrami and gentile pastrami. Gentile pastrami is less fatty and less tangy, and more resembles general cold cuts. This was gentile pastrami. It was, however, very high quality for gentile pastrami. The matzo ball soup was good.
(3)Christina A.
Just the fact that we visited two mornings in a row for breakfast and the bagels should be enough to tell you this place is the real deal. We were on the hunt for Lox and ran across this place here on Yelp and decided to give it a try. To our surprise, they had more than just bagels and we actually forgot about the Lox and ordered an California omelet, potato pancakes, a blueberry bagel, and an asiago bagel the first morning. Amazing! The bagels were soft and chewy and oh the potato pancakes...served with just the right amount of apple sauce and sour cream. The next morning we finally remembered the Lox and it was hands down the best we've ever had. The salmon was fresh and they served it with just amount of veggies, cream cheese, and capers. We also tried the heavenly hash and it was that, heavenly. It's house made and not at all greasy. Ironically we noticed that everyone coming in for counter service was ordering an everything bagel with a smear so we go two of those to go and I'm so happy we did. We actually didn't eat them until the next morning once we got home and they were amazing; slightly sweet and savory all in one bite. We can't wait to visit the Scottsdale / Phoenix area again so we can stop in for breakfast again.
(5)Gino C.
Diane and her crew of awesomely friendly waitstaff and crew make you feel like home! The food is always fresh, hot and delicious. My fav is the pastrami pile up, with potato pancakes, pastrami, sourkraut, cheese and russian dressing. The kids love the chocolate brownies! They are so good and they are huge! My wife loves the benedict here, with avocado added. The baby loves the mixed fruit and scrambled eggs! I have to mention how good the bagels are. Just like NY, fresh and chewy. The highlight are the bialys! Great for sammiches or just toasted with some butter. Go give Diane a hug and enjoy some good food here!
(5)Alison B.
This is where I buy bialys when I need them (best ones in phx)... and I pop in here sometimes to have lunch. They have great sandwiches and salads. Free wifi makes it an ideal place to work while I'm grabbing lunch too. Their coffee is also pretty good... with bottomless refills! It's easy, quick and delicious.
(4)J B.
This place is terrible!!!!! I mean terrible!!!! Ordered the matzo ball soup to go and it has absolutely NO flavor!! In fact they put grilled chicken in the broth??? Of course that tells you they don't make the broth (which tasted like soapy water). Prob worst matzo ball soup I've had, just dumped it out! Being Jewish, I'm ashamed this place is still in business!!!
(1)Bern R.
Went here last month on a visit to PHX. Good authentic atmosphere and good service. Staff were helpful in helping put together a take out. quality good. prices good. tastes good. Try it out.
(3)Lexi B.
Cute little breakfast place with great food. We ordered the bagel sandwich and breakfast Burrito and both were delicious. Our server was also amazing Kari took very good care of us!
(5)Kodybear Z.
First time... I am from New York. Not New York. Daniel the server was the best part of the meal... He was an excellent server. My potatoes were raw. Food presentation was nothing with nothing. Spend 23.00 for breakfast. Go to Fry's buy own ingredients make a better breakfast.
(2)Phil M.
At one point I gave this place 4 stars due to "overpriced" lox in my opinion, which is one of my favorites. After trying a more local place on a non-work day, that particular place's lox (same price) was White Castle-like bite-size. The only place I found lox cheaper was a large chain restaurant (let's just say), although thinking about it now it was on promotional sale. I now give the crown officially to NYBB for their fair prices, great staff, and nice ambience. Best local bagel place and I got to try and enjoy my first Bialy here (I've only heard of them growing up in NY originally). I haven't drank here as I only stop by on the way to work so this review is based off of pre 10am experiences.
(5)Chris P.
I liked the breakfast. It was fast service and had a great variety of dishes. I wasn't blown away which is why I have it three stars. It also had a random flavor in the pancakes and waffle I couldn't put my finger on. It was good, but the typical flavors I'm used to are better.
(3)Mark R.
Food is great, I go for Sunday brunches, service could be a bit better. I have eaten many items on the menu, all brought out the way I like them.
(4)Heather P.
Delicious bagel made the way they should be. My everything bagel had just that - everything. The schmear was perfect size so i didn't feel i wasting it. The hubby's Southwest Benedict was huge and his lox platter more than ample. For checking in on Yelp I got a 1 cent mimosa which went well with the good hot coffee. A jewel.
(5)Barry S.
This has usually been go-to for take out bagels and bialys (onion bialy, my weekend treat) and rarely for a meal. But on this Fathers Day, with my own kids out of town, I wanted Baked Salmon, a childhood treat. It was perfect. Had an appetizer size plate, which was plenty of food and so nicely moist. Came with the proper veggies and an onion bagel. My wife had the matzoh ball soup (which needed no extra sal or pepper) and wonderfully lean pastrami. Rachelle took such great care of us; she's obviously used to detailed orders from folks. Think Harry and Sally and you know that a server who can do that cheerfully is a treasure. I can see more Baked Salmon there in my future.
(5)Tayler M.
Amazing staff, amazing food! Never have been disappointed in all of my visits. The food always comes out fresh and fast! Highly recommend them for breakfast or lunch!
(5)Dan T.
Delicious food and amazing service from our waitress Kari and other staff. We will be back!
(5)Tammy K.
Well what can i say I'm an official yelper and over the years trying all the coffe houses in town i a seem to gain valuable friendships at each and everyone i frequent thank you to all to all the staff special thank you to karie Rachael Ruth Diane and all the staff and for your fantastic service and treats for my therapy dog michi she loves all of you and her favorite tomato basil bailey with spinach omelette . It must be us east coasters we all connect in the desert HairDocTk
(5)Martin K.
What great day for breakfast. Here at NY BAgel and Bialys with my friend David enjoying two eggs over easy with an everything bagel enjoying great food. Unknown who does the hiring of waitresses, but ours was excellent and very attentive. My suggestion would most definitely try their everything bagel and ask to be seated in Marisol 's section.
(5)Dylan B.
I live right next to this place. I come here at least 3 or 4 times a week and never one time have I been dissatisfied. If you want authentic New York breakfast there's no other place to go in this town but here. Today my server was Amanda and she was an absolute pleasure to have take care of me.
(5)Christina M.
Just great!! I loved it. The spinach salad had so many walnuts and craisins and the raspberry vinaigrette was bomb!! We also shared the ruben which was spot on!! Nice, lean pastrami, crispy kraut and russian. They dont have sourdough so the guy behind the counter suggested marble rye and some house mustard. Man, was that great!! The fries were crispy and hot....eve. though we got our stuff to go. The matzo ball soup had fantastic flavor but I didn't like the chicken. (Nothing wrong with it, I prefer white meat and it was chewy dark) . The guy behind the counter was extremely helpful and nice. I think he's the owners son because a girl came in for an interview and he called his mom right then so I'm assuming but either way...he was knowledgeable, friendly and kind to the rest of the staff, even speaking to them in Spanish. I loved it and I'll have to make up a reason to go back to north Scottsdale! Thanks!
(4)Elaine D.
Best Bagels 'N Bialys! I love that they have lots of variety. You can call ahead and place your order for pick up. Its located in a strip mall across from ED Marshall Jewelers. The place is not the cleanest looking inside so I do hesitate to eat there so that is why I've given it four stars. Its been around for a long time and could use some sprucing up! I purchased a groupon on Yelp which helped a lot with the cost. Carried home some lox that were good but very oily. Cream cheese was tasteless, somewhat runny and not thick like it should be.
(4)Eric B.
Love this place. It's been a go-to everytime I'm in the valley. Best bagels and awesome deli coffee. Our server Amanda was great. Bonus: they're dog friendly! Brought our pups treats and water!
(5)Gerald K.
This is a very friendly, NY style deli. Our server, Jessica could not be any nicer or more efficient. By far, the best blintzes west of the Hudson river. Pastrami is very good. Lox and bagels excellent. Good size portions and very reminiscent of my growing up in Brooklyn. We are there at least once a week for lunch. Full bar available.
(5)Andrew R.
I used to love this place and rave about it but I will never go there again. I will save you the time of having to read the full play by play of my last two experiences there, but suffice it to say that it was a deal breaker. I'd complained about the food, and the manager came out NOT to apologize or ask how she could fix it, but to get in my face about it and tell me that I was actually wrong because that is "how the dish is" (?). A dish I have probably eaten there over a dozen times. There are a couple of good servers but the service has always been average overall, but I forgave it because the food was good. But now that the food has also gone downhill, I am done. I have two other bagels spots nearby that are now better food and better service by comparison.
(2)Casey E.
Had a great breakfast this morning and as usual the service was fantastic! Amanda was courteous and very friendly! Highly suggest grabbing a bite to eat here.
(5)Lana B.
NYBB has great breakfast options and the best desserts! The lemon pound cake is fabulous. The staff are wonderful but Kari is exceptional. She is always kind, friendly and prompt. Also try a mimosa.
(5)Monica B.
Had sit down breakfast twice in the morning before heading into the office. Service was quick enough that we were able to get to the office on time. Staff was extremely friendly, especially the good sir in the kilt. Bialy had a nice crunch and the flavored cream cheeses are creative and all sorts of satisfying to the palate.
(4)Tobias D.
Kari is awesome. Best mimosa around. The food is unique and tasty and they are open most Holidays.
(5)amy o.
Great people and excellent food
(4)Georgie M.
We have only been coming here for the last few months, but we firmly believe that you would need to fly to NY to get anything better! Yes, the bagels are really good! They're the next closest thing to Forest Hills, or Brooklyn bagels then being there. Our former go to place was Brooklyn Bagels near Desert Ridge Sadly, they closed about nine months ago. Great place, too bad. We have tried a few of the other places, but weren't as happy. So, I type "Bagels" into my Yelp Search. Poof, out came NY Bagel 'N Bialys! What's more, I noticed there was a Yelp-on Coupon tie in. Nice! If I may suggest: * 1st Thing-- Buy the Yelp-on Coupon for (was $15.00 for $25.00) now $10.00 for $20.00 of food! Even a better deal! * 2nd Thing--Check-in on Yelp and get a free bagel w/cream cheese smear! * 3rd Thing-- Sit back and wonder why you've never came here before! D'oh!!! We cannot wait to come back for the macaroons during the Holidays! Enjoy!
(4)John N.
5 stars on the Super bagel selection or school here ! Great weds deal buy. 12 get 18 bagels! They do excellent in their supplied freezer bags too for later! The bailys are great too! 4 stars on the Reuben and fries.
(4)Francine C.
Our Waitress Jessica, was sweet and very attentive. The food we ordered we hot and very good. Francine C El Paso
(5)Gregory D.
Large menu and good quality
(3)Margeaux K.
Got bagels and coffee to go this morning and was very disappointed. For a breakfast place their coffee is awful and they don't even have real half and half out or the right cups for iced coffee. They also do not have stevia or raw sugar.. They need to get an update on this bandwagon. I'll give it to them that their bagels are fresh but our bagel sandwich was half heartily put together. It was dry and they did not get either orders right I asked for a jalapeño bagel and got plain and I asked for pepper jack cheese and got cheddar.. Needless to say I will find a different place to get bagels and coffee.
(1)Katie D.
The first thing you notice is the smell. If I hadn't have been starving, I would have walked out. The place is dark and dreary, with a wait staff to match. Clearly they have their own little dramas going on that trump customer service. But to be fair, they do all call you "sweetie" and "honey" once they get around to showing up, there's the consolation. My meal came fairly quickly, so no complaints there. The food was actually decent. I had the smoked whitefish salad appetizer, which was a nice plate for a single diner like myself. The platter included a nice helping of whitefish salad, cream cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, capers, olives and pickles along with a toasted bagel. The salad was very smoky and tasty, and everything seemed fresh except for the olives, which were very strange and mushy. The problem with trying to eat in a place that smells so bad and looks so dirty is that it's hard to get past all of that to really enjoy the food. I just kept wondering what state the kitchen was in. So, despite the decent food, I have to give this place a two star rating. Maybe call Robert Irvine! Unless it's freshened up and the smell is gone, I'm not going back. Not even for such good whitefish salad!
(2)Ian S.
Average bagels, but that's not why they get one star........ The woman behind the counter who helped me, was abrasive and gross. As I waited for my order, I watched her eat food behind the counter, pick pieces of food out of her mouth with her bare hands, TWICE, then handle someone else's order *with her bare hands*. Additionally, she was fairly abrasive. I was going to leave and abandon the order, but I had some extenuating circumstances, so I simply watched her carefully. For my order, thankfully she put on gloves. Perhaps she noticed that I was watching her (?). It was stunning to me that someone who works in food service would engage in such blatant unclean behavior. Surely, this isn't the first time she's behaved like this and what the owner is thinking having such help is beyond me.
(1)David S.
Avoid like the plague. Tiny sandwich served on crunchy rye, not steamed. The bread was more like a cracker, not soft fresh bread. The pastrami was served cold. I guess I should have known better when the server asked if I wanted lettuce on my pastrami. The server was brand new and just did not know... Oh well I'm sure the bagels are ok.
(1)Jamie E.
Love love love having this great spot within walking distance! I go for the breakfast potatoes. Hands down the best I've ever had! Savory and spicy with a hint of sugar. Always browned to perfection. The house-made bagels and breads are a special treat. Also nice that they serve liquor if you want a bloody or mimosa with brunch. Great service and friendly staff. To-go orders are also super convenient.
(5)Gregory B.
Although the bagels are the best in the valley , the food is merely meh. With the exception of the outstanding whitefish; did not try the lox. The service was very responsive from our server but the corned beef hash I had was boring. The coffee here it is truckstop quality. So the thing to do here is to buy bagels or bialys in bulk and run . Wednesdays are the day - that's when 18 is the price of a dozen.
(4)James K.
I've been to this restaurant a handful of times and I have been treated well by the staff while I was there. I appreciate the promptness of one of their associates by the name of Megan...she took my order in a timely manner and followed up during my lunch, she did her job very well and I hope that she gets recognized for her customer service!! Thanks
(4)Gabi M.
I wouldn't dare compare any of our delis in the Valley to those you'll find in New York. Hell, the delis we have in Arizona don't even come close to the delis I group up going to in Detroit. But, I've recently become very fond of New York Bagels 'N Bialys. Not only do they have close to four dozen different varieties of bagels and bialys, but they have history... they've been around since 1987; they have fabulous service (thanks to Angela, who was my waitress the last two visits), they are kid friendly, ad they make a good bagel with lox and omelette. They also have a check-in offer on the yelp app... check it out! I'm sure I'll be back to visit NYBNB soon... as a matter of fact, I already have a date planned with friends to return again during Passover. Matzoh Brie, here I come! One last thing: the prices here may be higher than what you'll find elsewhere, but I do think the quality is worth it.
(4)Stefanie R.
Great service. I will say I was impressed by contact from the manager letting me know they changed their fries to fresh cut. I gave them another try and definitely did not disappoint. I appreciate both the message from the business owner but the great food and service. A must go if you're in Scottsdale.
(4)Queen B.
Bagels are the only decent thing they sell here .. I'm very suprised they didn't get closed down for being filthy in the kitchen and serving spoiled salads . Wow , they have a bar now , big deal . Is this a bagel store or a bar ... Should focus on one thing .
(1)Aidan P.
Truly on of the best Jewish delis in the valley. The bagels and bialys remind me of the ones I used to get as a boy growing up in NYC. Its family run and the staff is veey friendly, efficient and helpful. My wife and I had lunch (a Reuben and a fish platter and our kids ate breakfast egg on a bagel and a huge portion of kids french toast for the price we actually had to take some home) We loved it. Very pleasant experience. The owners son actually waited on us, adding to the family atmosphere. He was very helpful explaining to my wife what bialys were. Our food was out within 5min of us ordering us and he was very attentive. Checking in on us every few minutes. They even suggested they we come back on a Wednesday since you get a free 6 bagels with every dozen you buy. One of the best breakfast experiences we have had in years. Highly recommend to people who like traditional jewish food...although its not completely kosher a large portion of the food is. We'll be back and probably bring some of our gentile friends so they can learn what a REAL bagel is
(5)Ken B.
The food was exceptional and the staff was very friendly. Kari was our waitress and she was very sweet and helpful. The food was soo good i even ask for the chefs name (zach) just so i could complement him on the food.
(5)Alexandra W.
It's a great low-key breakfast spot. As an east coast girl, I have high expectations for bagels. NYBB bagels are ALWAYS super fresh and they have an amazing variety of flavors. It's a bit pricey for what the menu offers (about $9 for an omelette) but it's worth it because everything is fresh and authentic.
(4)Lauren B.
This restaurant is always a great way to start a Sunday morning. My omelette was delicious and our waitress Jessica could not have been nicer. She remembered everything about our order right down to my "lightly toasted" bagel! Thanks N.Y. Bagels for a great brunch.
(5)Ronald O.
Someone needs to tell the cook how make a Reuben Sandwich. Microwaved? I think not. The thing was dripping with almost boiling hot sauerkraut juice. Feh! Stick with what they do best: bagels, bialys and cream cheese
(2)Ann S.
So . . . many years ago I worked for a Jewish family from New York who owned a bagel shop in St. Louis on Euclid (Basically Bagels). People flocked there and for good reason. The owners were amazing people, but the bagels and bialys were unmatched. For years, I've had cravings and have periodically settled for round bread. But I just discovered this place, and these are the real deal. Take home a dozen and freeze them (bagels or bialys). My kids had one every morning last week for breakfast. I just put them in the oven on low for 10 minutes, but you could just toast them. Don't bother with bagels from the grocery store. Once you eat these, you won't settle for that other stuff. The texture is perfect. I'm partial to the everything bagel. My only "complaint" is that they didn't have nut bagels, as that was one of our huge bestsellers: honey walnut bagels. But with nut prices being what they are, I imagine that might be tough. :)
(5)Shari F.
Won't be visiting this establishment again. I'm an east coast girl as well, so I know a little something about bagels. The person behind the counter took my order reluctantly and before I finished signing my receipt, he started taking the next customers order. He never said thanks or come see us again, and what's worse is that the bagels tasted 2-3 days old.
(1)NW S.
This place is the real deal. Best Bagels in the Valley! Awesome Cream cheese. My kids love the variety and it's nice that they can experience legitimate bagels unlike the chains.
(5)Debone S.
best breakfast around i come here religously yum yum...egg a bagel is phenomenal and strawberry french toast are my favs...best mimosas in town woohooo
(5)Bagel N.
Great food and selection! Staff are considerate and professional.
(5)Marisa S.
Last year, my friend Alison threw a breakfast birthday party for her twins. She had a array of wonderful goodies, among them, there were these beautiful bagels. I got a bite into my bagel and it was heaven. The right amount of chewiness. I immediately asked where these bagels came from, and I was not alone, everyone at the party was doing the same. That's when I learned about NYBB. Now every time someone has a brunch or breakfast party, I always suggest they get their bagels. If I am going to indulge, I better do it with great ones. I am not from NY but a am a confirmed carb-aholic, so I think this counts as credentials. On top of everything, the owner was so amazing. I was organizing an event for one of my parenting groups, and one of the donors backed out 4 days before the event. I was panicking, we had a small budget and we were almost out of it since we were counting on this donation. I called NYBB and Ruth answered. I told her what had happened and asked her if she could give us a special discount, guess what? She donated the bagels for our event. That is so classy. I am thrilled that our event has the best bagels.
(5)Siobhan C.
I like this place overall - MOST of the staff is great and the food is consistently yummy. I especially enjoy the home fries and their thick bacon slices! Bloody Mary's are filled with horseradish and kind of pricey IMO at $5-$7, but are nice for a treat every once and a while. Also, they have great coffee and a dog friendly patio. If you're trying it out for the first time, get a yelp deal or SOME type of deal, take a leap, and dive into the bagels head first!
(4)Anthony P.
This place has good bagels, but tepid service. I get bagels to go, and the last time I was there the kid making the bagels had no food service gloves on, and was taking money, making bagels, etc. Not the end of the world, but it does kind of junk you out. Another odd thing is that when you like your bagels double toasted, for some reason they put SO much butter on, it's almost like the bagel is deep fried. I haven't been back since the kid had poor food hygiene practices, but I need to get back there.
(3)Katie H.
I went here for breakfast today and was not impressed. I have been in the past for bagels, which are great, but my breakfast was inedible. I ordered the California omelet which came with a latke and a bagel. The omelet was very overcooked and dry. I took one bite and couldn't eat any more. The bagel and latke were good. I could have saved some money and just ordered those. Will not come back for the dine in breakfast until they learn how to cook eggs!
(2)Jared R.
Had never even heard of a bialy before I went here but it was really good. Got a tomato basil bialy with cream cheese and lox. It was really good and a nice filling meal. Probably ate too much but I wanted to finish it was so good. The bialy is supposed to be healthier than a bagel which is great because i think it tastes better too. The tomato basil packed a ton of flavor. Can't wait till i get back here again.
(5)Angela M.
Love it
(5)Monica T.
We went for breakfast while on vacation there and it wasn't bad but definitely not New York bagels. They had a variety of bagels and other foods, which was good. I would recommend them if your not obsessed with your bagels looking and tasting like New York.
(3)Rita A.
Service was good but food not all that great. It was $17 for two bagel breakfast sandwich's and two coffees. Everything in the breakfast sandwich tasted pre made for the day and the bagel itself was very very doughy. Always like trying a new place but don't think I will be going back to this.
(3)Josh D.
worst service I've ever encountered. food isn't bad but would never recommend this place due to the disorganized staff and the insanely long waits for everything.
(2)Sarah K.
NY Bagles and Bialys is tucked away in a shopping center on the south west side of Scottsdale and Shea (if you pass Cochise heading north you've gone too far). We stopped in one Sunday morning for some breakfast. I was told not to expect too much personality from the waitstaff, but our waiter seemed really cool. He stopped to chat with us for a few minutes between refilling coffee and delivering our plates. Speaking of coffee...I LOVE the brew NYB&B serves! Mmmmmm. I had the veggie egg white omelette with salsa on the side. While they didn't skimp on veggies or egg whites, it was thrown together rather hastily and the salsa was reminiscent of ketchup. The best part of my meal was the whole wheat bialy (which has fewer cals than a bagel because it's only baked--not boiled and baked like a bagel). My companion had chocolate chip pancakes. A little doughy for his taste, but I found them addicting...akin to the temptation to eat raw cake batter. I liked them... I'll come back even if it's just for a cup of coffee. The on-site bakery was cooking up some pretty scrumptious goods, something to keep in mind for the future.
(3)Matt D.
I used to really like this place but it has gone down hill over the past couple of years. I tried to order a simple BLT on a bagel and had to repeat my order 4 times because the lady taking it kept turning around and talking to the staff. After she finally paid attention to me for more then 5 seconds and put my order in, they guy making the sandwich comes around to verify what she put into the system. Of course it was wrong so I clarified directly with him that I just wanted a plain BLT on a bagel. Pretty simple right??? Well, I knew I should have double checked my order before leaving as the BLT was smothered with mustard and the bagel was stale. Who puts mustard on a BLT?!? Especially after I gave her my order 4 times and then directly verified it with the guy making it. Not to mention that the lady behind the counter was touching food with her bare hands and then handling money. I've noticed the food quality has deteriorated over the past few years but this was the final straw.....I'm officially done with this place.
(1)Jaymie T.
Make sure they know if u r in a hurry. Was disappointed bc I called ahead and gave very specific directions (Please make sure the 3 dozen bialy's are in plastic bags bc I need to pack them in my suitcase. Unfortunately, they were not and I had to make the taxi wait... costing me more money. UGH! In the long run, it ended up costing $72 for 39 bialys (including taxi)
(3)Jim W.
Picked up a dozen bagels & bialys and sampled the corned beef. Unfortunately the corned beef is at best a good goyashe corned beef, not Kosher or Kosher style. The bagels and bialys were top notch though. Great selection. What's the difference between a bagel and a bialy? A bagel is boiled before baking, a bialy is not. Bagels have a chewier hide. If you enjoy noshing on bagels (or bialys) I recommended getting them here. It's about 9 bucks for a dozen and they are so much better than anything you'll find at the grocery. We're talking east coast quality bagels here.
(3)Audrey W.
My east coast Jew taste buds are dancing today! I just ate an everything bagel stick, toasted lightly, with cream cheese... We happened to be in Scottsdale for dinner and, in looking for our restaurant, we passed NY Bagels 'n Bialys. The "open" sign was all we needed to go in. We haven't had a good bagel since we left Boston. And I hadn't had a good bialy since we left Cleveland in the 90s. When we went in we saw this gargantuan menu. They make tons of flavors in bagels and bialys. Plus they make sticks. I haven't had a bagel stick in forever, either. It took about two minutes to pick out a dozen. I could barely contain my excitement. They sliced them up for us, gave us some sleeves so we could freeze what we wouldn't eat right away and sent us on our way, $9 lighter but infinitely happier. And I am not disappointed. It has been so long since I had a real, east coast bagel that I forgot how good they are. They doughy faux Jew food they have here just dulls the senses and makes a person forget the amazing deliciousness that we enjoy back in the real "Jew food world" of the east. That said, I do have to add one caution. When I saw they also serve sandwiches I asked to taste their corned beef. I do this everywhere I see they serve it and restaurants are always kind enough to oblige. After my anticipated success with the bagels, and the whitefish and lox I saw in the case I was optimistic. Made getting my hopes dashed even worse. As soon as she set the slice in front of me I knew. Color, consistency, texture - nothing was right about this corned beef. Still, I asked for it so I felt I had to taste it. My husband described it as perfectly good Irish corned beef. I described it as dreck. So my review is strictly for the bagels, bialys and sticks. Enjoy!
(4)Michael C.
Been here a lot lately. The "egg-a-bagel" combo is a screaming deal for breakfast! Their omelettes are big and fluffy, and their baked goodies look fantastic. Their soup and sandwiches for lunch are all top quality and really fresh. Great staff and service, plus it also has a true deli feel to it. It's always busy too, which is a great sign.
(4)Robert C.
Go for take-out bialys or bagels, but skip the sandwiches. We have been 20 year customers at two locations, but surely they can master a Reuben sandwich. Apparently not. I won't go back any more. Poor quality for the authentic-level price. Might as well go to Subway.
(2)Brook D.
I live around the corner from this place and have been several times now. As good as the bialys are, their service is awful--I stood at the cashier for a good 10 min this last week (it was slow), and had two attendants walk by without asking if I needed to be helped. Not to mention they're overpriced. That being said, their food is fine, and probably worth it if you're in the area and have some extra time and patience on your hands.
(3)Dave B.
Great bagels and good food! The bagels are a little small compared to true New York bagels (only reason for not getting 5 stars ) but are tasty and really good! Friendly staff and the restaurant area feels like a New York deli. I'll definitely be back for sure.
(4)Gary R.
Good food, good prices, good service.
(3)Jan S.
Having lived in nyc for 5 yrs I've had my fill of bagels. Not a huge fan but it was often convenient to pick up on my way to work especially when you add the goodies like cream cheese, lox, or make it into a tasty sandwich. All in all if you are looking for bagels or bialys think these are better than chompies. They've moved across the street from their old location although i cant say that i like the new setup either. what's with all of t he flatscreen tvs? if that's where they spent the $ for improvements i hope they got them from a guy selling electronics from a truck in a parking lot. they seem to have some sort of identity conflict as to whether they are a deli or a sports bar. as to the food i've been there for a so-so breakfast and of course had the pastrami and reuben sandwiches both of which were pretty good. while a little bit traditional deli, note that they were not traditional ny carnegie-sized meat portions considering the sandwiches are close to $10 including a side.
(3)Queen Happy Face X.
Why is there a bar in the bagel shop?? This place is very disorganized. The placement of the bagels, coffees & creamers, chips, soda fountain, cream cheese and a full service bar.... They're in much need of a plan. Something about this place feels dirty to me. Not sure if its because it is so unorganized or the fact the bagels bins are hidden away. Good I'd just okay but over priced. I think I purchased two bagels with strawberry cream chess and that was $12!
(2)Tony P.
Bagel was excellent. Very close to NYC quality. They don't pack on the lox as much as hoped for, so go for the double dose for $2 extra. The service is professional though our server had either allergies or a cold which always freaks me out... Definitely a place worth returning to.
(4)Patrick D.
Gonna give it another shot. It was a Tuesday morning. I got up late and was running waaaaay behind schedule. I needed something quick to eat on the way to a morning meeting, so pulled up the handy Yelp mobile app and found this spot just a stone's throw away. I walked in and the first thing that hits me is: "What the hell is a 'bialy?'" Fortunately, an employee was there to help me understand that a bialy is baked and a bagel is boiled. So: it's the texture, not the stuffing. I decide to get one of each toasted with no spreads. I think I spent less than $1.50, but I don't remember the exact amount. Regardless, it was a small price to pay for some delicious culinary research. In my ever so humble opinion, I like the texture of bagels compared to the bialy. Taste-wise, they were both much yummier than that nationwide chain you always see on every corner. I only went here to grab a quick breakfast, but they have different options that I would love to come back for and give another shot.
(3)Raquel M.
Don't go to NYBB! The staff is is incompetent & lazy. Told the counter person I had never been there before. They literally walked away without saying anything. They didn't offer any suggestions/help/explanations. My order was wrong when I got it. Because it had the wrong condiments it tasted disgusting. NYBB is extremely overpriced. Do not go to NYBB!
(1)Brad W.
How dare they put rye seeds on an everything bagel? I'm not happy about dealing with that party foul at all or the rude, inefficient service. Plus, even though they are boiled here, these are not good bagels at all, even if the rye seeds were not present. Other issue is the bagel bins are far away from customers eyes - what are hiding - put the bins up front like every true NY bagel shop. Hey, if your gonna call yourself a NY bagel place (yes I am from NY) then I want the whole experience. Charging $11 for a turkey sandwich is a bit much too and this is an unfriendly, cold location with no charm. There was a very hairy bird outside though looking for crumbs and on this day that bird got lucky. Onto the next place.
(1)Ray R.
The bagels are very dense and thick, which they say is a more traditional New York bagel. Not to my taste.
(3)Andrew K.
I wish I hand 1 more hand so I could give this place 3 thumbs down. I make better french toast in my kitchen...I am not sure if they know what vanilla and cinnamon are. The eggs were alright and the bagel was OK as well. Nothing special at all, but I was actually surprised how they were able to make their french toast so tasteless.
(2)Meredith S.
I was having a craving for egg salad & a latke and had heard from a friend that this was a very authentic NY-style bagel shoppe. Well he was right. I think I paid $11 for an egg salad (on a bagel) sandwich which is waaaay too much, but again I was having a craving so it was worth it at the time. The sandwich and latke were both very good, but next time I'll make egg salad at home and spend my $ on something else there.
(4)Lindsey Q.
This place reminds me of a mullet. Business in the front, and party in the back. In front, this place has all the characteristics of a hardworking, economically priced and noteworthy bagel/bialy business. But in the back, they have a full-blown, totally stacked, BAR! Party time, baby! New York Bagels 'N Bialys cracks me up. For the life of me, I will never understand this place. NYBB is an eerie combination of bagels and booze. Totally random and off the wall - just like my personality, and probably why I enjoy this place. I know it's hard, but try not to judge this book by its cover. Their bagels and bialys are my favorite circular delights in the valley. I'd never even heard of a bialy until Matt and I randomly stumbled upon this spot one hung over morning. I came to realize that bialys are awesome! Instead of getting boiled before being baked like a bagel, a bialy skips the boiling part and just gets baked. Their bialys come in almost all the same flavors as their bagels. NYBB does breakfast and brunch really well. When I used to live in the 85254, I came here almost every weekend. First of all, they make really great nonfat lattes, mimosas and road rash bloody marys. The coffee is around $2-3 depending on what espresso drink you desire, and it's cheaper/tastier than Starbucks. From the breakfast/brunch menu, my favorite dish is the veggie omelet but all the omelets are pretty delish. They have every ingredient combination imaginable, you can sub egg whites, and you get the following sides: a bagel or bialy and cream cheese, in addition to your choice of home fries (greasy deliciousness), cottage cheese, french fries, tomatoes or a potato pancake. I also recommend the house breakfast specials. The bagel with nova lox is to die for and the breakfast burrito is filling but it won't make you feel like an oinker. They also have egg bagels with cheese & bacon, sausage or ham! Oink Oink! I've never been here specifically for lunch or dinner but I have tried a pizza bagel from their lunch menu for brunch. They start at $3.49, and then you can add on your own toppings for 50 cents each! No pre-made garbage here my friends, just deliciousness. As a note, I'm only rating this place of breakfast/brunch and happy hour but FYI, they've got: sandwiches, salads, regular pizzas, nachos, quesadillas, chopped liver & bagels, potatoes and gravy, macaroni & cheese, desserts made from scratch, soups, smoked fish, burgers... oh, and they also cater. Basically, they try to accomplish too much with just one restaurant. Food wise, your best bet is to stick to the bagels, breakfast menu and pizza bagel (the desserts look good too). Then... after you finish business as usual for breakfast... you can come back!! Not only does this place change its name to the Rush Café in the evening but they also get the party started with $1.50 domestics from 4-7pm during their happy hour!!! Your buzz will be buzzing with wine, champagne, premium spirits and cocktails. Whatever your little heart desires! NYBB is one of the cheapest breakfast spots I've found. The wait staff ensemble does consist of a crazy cast of characters (they are all a little "different") but they provide excellent service. Everyone here enjoys engaging customers in conversation. Therefore, instead of giving yourself a mullet (if you do please send pictures), just come here! At NYBB you get business in the front and party in the back, without having to cut your hair.
(4)Erika K.
The secret to a good bagel is the water. You can't replicate a NYC bagel without the water. However, the bagels from New York Bagels 'n Bialys come darn close! I lived in Huntington, Long Island. My favorite ritual was on Sunday's (in good weather) to grab a New York Times, bagels and cauwfee and spend my morning on the beach. I wasn't sad to leave Longgggg Island, but I do miss my favorite Bagel shop on Walt Whitman Highway. (And, by the way, to this day, I still have bagels shipped to me from H & H Bagels in Manhattan. Drop me a line and I'll give you the Web address or Google them) The bagels from New York Bagels 'n Bialys have the right consistency - not too doughy - not too thick. I say BOO HISS to Chompies and Einstein Bagels. The bagels from New York Bagels 'n Bialys just might be good enough for me to want to create a new Sunday ritual. The store ain't no beach, but a New York Times and one of these bagel might be all I need to recreate the experience (and I can always play a Brookstone CD of sea waves crashing).
(4)Marc R.
As a New Yorker, I'm always yearning for a good deli experience in the desert. After all, my people wandered around one for 40 years. You'd think we could find a decent nosh!! Anyway, this place ain't it. As pathetic as it sounds, I still can't find anything better than Chompies, and that's a pretty low bar to cross. My wife and I took 4 of our 5 kids (oldest at UofA) and we were hopeful for a taste of NYC as we had been here for breakfast once before and it was decent. Our lunch experience was far from it. I had the special - a skirt steak sandwich. My wife had a half chopped liver sandwich and a cup of soup (can't recall which one). Kids had bagels. Portions were ridiculously small. There were 4 strips of steak on my bread. My wife had an ice cream scoop of chopped liver. Bagels were large, but nothing special. Service was prompt, but devoid of personality. Come on, if you're gonna work at a deli at least give me a little attitude! Anyway, if you're Jonesing for deli, avoid this place. It won't help.
(1)Carolyn C.
This is a cozy and delicious place to sit and enjoy a bagel or breakfast and the coffee is great. The people here are really nice and they know what good service is about!
(4)Amy E.
mmm mmm good! My honey took me here a few weeks ago to have my first bialy experience. LOVE it and can't wati to go back. My whole bfast of eggs, potatos, and the "everything" bialy was worth writing home about. The staff was super friendly and the environment is warm and comfortable. I assume its a family run business which makes the experience that much more enjoyable. Make sure you check this place out!
(5)Jay N.
This place makes no sense.....you walk in and there are servers, but there is also pick up window, also a register where you can order food. Do I sit down or order at the counter? I ordered at the counter, $10.00 for a bagel sandwich and fries seemed a bit high price. There are no lunch specials or combos. I ordered the roast beef on a jalapeño bagel ( They call this a jalapeño bagel.... Are you kidding me?) food was meh. There is also a bar in back where you can order drinks. At a bagel shop? This place is just going in way too many directions for me. I don't recommend this place at all. Gave it 2 stars instead of one simply cause the food wasn't all that bad.
(2)Jenna T.
It was a rainy Sunday morning, and our hunt for breakfast was not turning out so well (loooong waits at other places). We remembered driving by this place, so decided to check it out. We didn't realize it was an actual sit-down restaurant..cool! Our visit started out with some awesome people watching - thanks to the girl wearing last night's make-up, a guy's Dodgers shirt, and nothing else. Our group then decided to order omelettes, because the omelettes also came with a bagel or bialy. This was our mistake - don't go to a bagel place expecting good omelettes, I guess. All of our eggs were extremely over-cooked and not tasy. The Leo omelette (Lox and onions) was pretty much scrambled eggs - not even in an omelette shape. The bagels, however, were very delicious, but not much different from any other bagel I've had. Our server was very efficient, though. All in all, it was a quick and cheap-ish breakfast with some interesting people watching and good service, but overall not good enough to return to.
(2)Eileen S.
I don't claim to be an expert on bagels, but my grandfather was a Jewish baker in Buffalo...I think we have tried every bagel place in the Phoenix metro area, since moving here 5 years ago. Without doubt, these are not only the best, but are perfect! Absolutely boiled, crunchy on the outside, doughy on the inside --- exactly as a bagel is meant to be. Breakfasts are fantastic -- my husband loves the deli omelet loaded with deli meats and I go the Greek omelet route, with spinach and feta. And the breakfast potatoes are to die for. And should you ever need catering, Bagels 'N Bialys is great to work with. They'll substitute and help you create exactly what you want. Ruth, the manager is a doll and her staff is always friendly and customer-service is their mantra! My only disappointment: they have cut back on their hours. I hope that is just for the summer.
(5)BlueGlasses RoseCity R.
I always love trying new bagel places... Especially if their ratings are higher than that of Chompies (which I LOVE)... Honestly? Don't see what the hype was about... I tried a bite of my boyfriend's Reuben Omelet, which was pretty good. My scrambled eggs seemed to taste weird for some reason... I couldn't put my finger on it, but they just didn't taste good. They didn't have the bagel I wanted so I tried their cranberry bagel and it was just very chewy and bland (I didn't even taste any cranberry at all... It was just like I was eating a day-old, pink bagel). The cream cheese didn't taste very fresh either. I MIGHT try this place again for lunch (which they have an awfully large lunch/supper portion of the menu for being a bagel/bialy-centered eatery... I'd rather stick with Chompies or Good Egg for breakfast.
(2)Comtrol S.
Sadly, what I considered to be, by far, the best and most reliable bagel shop in the valley seems to just not care anymore. The last several visits, some bagels had the texture of not being boiled before they were baked. The taste is now hit-or-miss, as well. The other day I was in the store and didn't recognize a single employee. If they're having new people make the bagels, they need to stop now. Several bialys were undercooked and odd-tasting and, again, a few bagels were off in their texture, as well as taste. It's bad enough that business seems to have been non-existent since the move to the new location, you can't afford to screw up your main selling point. I just can't recommend this place anymore for bagels.
(1)Nicole P.
This is hands down the best place for bagels... but more importantly... after all my travels it has the BEST Bialy ever. I just wish they would open on in Greenville. Oh it is soooo good, a poppy seed bialy toasted with cream cheese... I guess I can only hope they are always open when I visit Scottsdale... .n
(5)HaileyTIffany M.
I really don't think these bagels taste like NY bagels at all. And the bialys taste like... whatever bialys taste like. Sorry, but these aren't' the real deal to me. I tried them over several months and just couldn't get used to them.
(1)Meg Z.
This place can be hard to find because it's tucked away in the Agua Caliente strip mall area off of Shea, but it's back there. I usually just run in for some bagels, and they are always fresh - my favorite is definitely the sunflower one! On Saturday and Sunday mornings it can be a little chaotic up at the front counter because they don't do a line or numbers, but the wait is never long. Only gripe is that I usually grab a coffee, and although they have creamer and flavored syrup available (a plus!), there's no milk. No biggie, since I'd much rather support local businesses than a large chain.
(4)Benjamin W.
This is average. At best, its average bagels, and average bialys. There are so many good bagel places in this country, its hard to review a place like this. First, why so many stupid flavors? Leave that to Panera or the supermarket. Bagels, in a place like this should have about 6-8 varieties. There is no place for chocolate chip or blueberry. That is what cookies and danishes are for. The bagels have an okay taste and texture. The name may say NY, but not NYC, maybe Schoharie? The bialy is not even that good when it is good, so i its not perfect, it fails, and in this case, it just doesn't pass. There is nothing wrong with NY Bagels and Bialys, its just not that great, but for a bagel and cream cheese on a Sunday morning with the NY Times, its okay. The bagels over at Chompie's are actually a little better.
(3)Dana B.
The younger girl behind the counter was really friendly despite my indecision about my order. Finally I decided on a garlic bialy with a side of whitefish salad and a soda. It was like... $11 for the total. The small scoop of whitefish salad was $5.95 or something crazy. The bialy and the whitefish were great despite the price.
(4)Melinda R.
This is one of those places that if you haven't gone, you're missing out. The wait staff is super nice and will be patient with you, and remember your face. I used to travel 20 miles just to pick me up a bagel. I haven't been in quite some time, and am VERY eager to visit the new location (even better since it's closer to my home!). A bar? Are you kidding me? I'm IN. Their bagels are fresh, huge, and delicious. Made right there in the shop. Ah-mazing. Tons better than you would receive from any Einsteins hands down. Edit: After reading their new menu, this company has -grown- since my last visit.
(4)Nick S.
Over priced, and that goes for everything on the menu. I was not happy with the size or the taste or lack of taste I shoud say. Over cooked bacon, like a little black, avocado that was brown, and not $10 worth of turkey. I did like the rye bread. I will come back to try the bagels cause what I saw I liked. If your compairing this place to Chompies then my vote is Chompies hands down no contest. Even thou I spen $10 on a sandwich there I always leave happy, full, and sometimes with a doggie bag cause you get your moneys worth and its good enough to want again later. The inside of this place is really big with lots of seating and a bar as well. The staff was nice and the place was very clean. Ill give the bagels a try sometime.
(2)James M.
$2.82 for a bagel with plain cream cheese & rude waitress - Thank you New York Bagel! You just gave me the perfect excuse to save my wallet and my waistline!!!............. or maybe I'll go to Basha's for $1.20 for just as good a bagel & down home smile & friendly service
(1)Michael R.
We have tried this spot a few times and each visit we find just enough we like to keep coming back. The whitefish on bialy is a favorite and the selection of bagels is extensive. Try an oversized sandwich with a vanilla phosphate... All wonderful. The only downside is that most items are $10+ and that adds up for a family of 5.
(4)Pierre Trudeau I.
Not sure exactly where my love for bagels with lox and cream cheese came from. I had a lot of Jewish friends growing up in Tucson so their moms are the likely culprits. Either way, I always missed eating at my favorite Jewish deli in Tempe, Chompies, once I graduated from ASU and left the area (I actually lived right across the street from Chompies my junior year). Now and then I'd wander into an Einstein Bagels and bring a mediocre chain-store end to my craving for the day. But it was never really satisfied. Until, that is, along came New York Bagels, located a whopping 2 minutes from my office. Thank you, Yelpers Kristin and MJ. And thank you MJ especially for educating me on the caloric difference between a bagel and a bialy. Today I opted for the latter with lox and capers and tomato and onions and.... mmm, heaven. I ate it comfortably at a table while reading a community newspaper and educating myself on the unsurprisingly anti-Semitic practices of the Soviet Union post-World War II. The Jewish guy within my multicultural personality disorder is back in business, and he's happy. Toda!
(5)james j.
Moved...not closed (that would have been so wrong), but just moved to a new location. Wish I had checked their web site before going to the old location, which is now deserted. I feel like such an idiot for not doing my homework... ditto on other reviews... best bagels in town: yes, better than ______s and definitely better than _____s.
(5)Alli B.
I LOVE NYBB!!! The people are wonderful and accommodating, the food is great, and the bagels are the best I've had west of the Mississippi! These are the real deal, and for anyone who knows and loves good bagels, they need to hear over there immediately.
(5)Kristin S.
Yes. Hell yes. Now, THIS is what I'm talking about. When I walked in and was greeted by a case with three fish starting back up at me I knew this would be good. The case also contained many salads and cream cheeses and was accompanied with a sister case with b/w cookies, rugelach, and other assorted yummies. Behind me was a refrigerated case stocked with not one, not two, but 6 flavors of Snapple! AND every flavor of Dr. Browns including Cel-ray. Had I died and gone back to NY? If the heavenly smell of baked bagels was any indication I indeed had found my way to heaven. The egg and cheese sandwich my husband ordered was insane. INSANE. Full of egg, cheese and grease. My bagel and cream cheese, although not well toasted, was well cream cheesed and cut into fours. The bagels were good, not outstanding, but I think with a little more toasting they would have been quite good. They serve everything a bagel shop should. Whitefish salad, bagels in real flavors not things like Dutch Apple or Asiago Parmesan (or whatever stupid flavors people want their bagels in these days...) and best of all, they serve tongue. My good friend Dorian G. would be so happy to know that and I will definitely be taking her here when she visits. Any good Jewish establishment will have this one key menu item. So I tip my hat to you NY Bagels 'n Bialys. You have proven my theory wrong that places with "New York" in the name usually suck. Good job.
(5)Hillary R.
ive seen many negative reviews of bagel places lately. rightly so, einstein and brueggers are kaka.. this is place has the best bagels ive had outside nyc. probably. there was a place in portland oregon in 1993 that had great ones but i could never find them again. anyways, these are good.
(4)Helen Y.
Kristin's review was so compelling that I had to check out NYBnB. I too miss the smell of yeasty dough being baked while strolling through NY's Upper Westside. There's a sign on Shea but otherwise the store's not visible from the street. We drove under the arches of Agua Caliente Shopping Center and eventually found NYBnB on the right. We were surprised by how big the place was. We ordered an Everything bagel toasted with cream cheese ($2.39) and agree with Kristin that it would've been better more toasted. I also prefer mine chewier. They were more than generous with the cream cheese. I wish you could pay only for the amount of cream cheese you want. On our way out, we bought a half-dozen bag of mini bagels and learned that bialys are, unlike bagels, not boiled so the texture's lighter and lower in calories. To me, a good crusty, chewy bagel's worth the calories!
(4)Mira B.
Bagels were worthless, potatoes were tasteless, french toast cut inconsistently so half was undercooked. Veggies and bacon looked unappetizing. Bialys are glorified onion rolls. Prices are inflated (scottsdale lol). Everyone's food came out at different times. Every time we asked for coffee server carried individual cup to carafe instead of bringing pot to table. Waitresses seen playing with hair. If this was NY, they'd be shut down in a week.
(1)Mark S.
I am a native new yorker and lived in chicago and these bagels are like einstein bagels. The skin of the bagel is soft and not authentic. Coffee is horrible. Service marginal. Avoid this place if you know bagels.
(1)Casey K.
I won't eat bagels in Phoenix, so I am not here to review them. I am only here to say that I had dinner there last night and the place is filthy. The service awful, at best. The Reuben sandwich small, flat, greasy, not enough dressing. The partitions between the booths are so high, that you can't see a server and they can't see you. I had to wave my napkin high over the wall to get noticed. And it's not like there were any other customers to serve. A complete waste of time and money.
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