New York Bagel Cafe

Reviews

• Dad D.

  star star star star star 11 June 2026

  We finally went to this place for the first time after 20 years of driving by it.
  
  Boy were we missing out the Dillpickle soup is the best we've ever had and the eggs Benedict for Scooter and Asperigus has now become her favourite breakfast.
  
  We took on the desert because we were so full and we're excited to try it this evening.
  
  Don't miss out try this place

• Mark Y.

  star star star star star 5 June 2026

  This little bistro has been a regular haunt of mine over the years.  As the name of the restaurant says, this place mainly serves eggs benedict over bagels.  Pro tip: this is a European style bistro, so your food isn't going to come out in 5 minutes...Expect to wait a little while for a quality meal.  Come here, order a coffee (I really enjoy the house coffee), kick back, and ideally enjoy some quality conversation or quiet introspection while you wait for your food. Coming here reminds me of the cozy little bistros that you would find throughout Paris.  Intimate, warm, tons of books that you can browse line the window sills, and paintings and other curios adorn the walls.
  I ordered the Albanian smoked beef benny and it was delicious.  Egg was poached soft to perfection, hollandaise was rich and creamy, the cheese they used had just the right amount of sharpness and the bagel was fresh, fluffy and lightly toasted.  The hash browned potatoes were lightly seasoned and savoury, and the accompanying fruit is always a treat.  Today it included honey dew, watermelon, raspberry, black berry, goose berry, dragons fruit, kiwi, and black currants.  
  Oh, and the menu is extensive...tons of different types of Benny's to try.  I've never had one that I didn't like.

• Joselyne P.

  star star star star star 2 June 2026

  My favourite & go-to place for benny  it is a little pricey but it is so worth it  everything is on a bagel  I always get the salmon  (aka lox) and pair it up with their Hawaiian coffee   TRUST ME - you will love it

• Piper K.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 30 May 2026

  After an experience at this location, I was not impressed. First all, charging for water, hot water with a lemon slice was ridiculous. Secondly, the menu was as appetizing as one would expect for the prices posted.
  
  We ordered the smoked tuna with cream cheese, and well I've had better for cheaper. Although the plate presentation was adequate, it wasn't what it was cracked up to be.
  
  My friend ordered a bagel with plain cream cheese. Her remark was not that great and well Tim Hortons has better bagels and donuts.
  
  The tea wasn't bad but the coffee tasted stale. Ended up ordering a hot water with lemon (which we got charged for),
  
  So, we highly do not recommend this place until they get their act together.
  
  Although I have bad points I will note this, at least the place was clean and the ambient music was subtle and not overpowering.
  
  But I won't be going back to this location.
  
  Although this is a review based on my experience and my friend, I do suggest that you judge for yourself.

• Chantell K.

  star star star star star 24 May 2026

  I feel the need to update my previous review, as CLEARLY NYBC has many people leaving negative reviews (even if they have never been there) because of some crazy lady complaining to the news about the cost of lemon water (what kind of news outlet publishes an article about some princess whining about a $3.50 glass of lemon water?).
  
  So here we are, I am not sure what my rating was before, either 4 or 5 stars of course - and well deserved. My husband and I don't have a tonne of money, but we make a trip here at least once a month. It has never let us down, though you should know going into this cute little cafe/restaurant that it is going to be more expensive than Denny's or iHop. The quality AND atmosphere far surpass other breakfast places. Keep in mind, though this place is a little on the expensive side (especially for breakfast food), it is worth every penny. I have had breakfast in all sorts of different places through the US and Canada, and this is hands down, the best. There is a TONNE of flavour in every dish I have ever had here, and they serve it with fun exotic fruits, and deliciously seasoned potatoes.
  
  I often add sliced tomato to my benedict, and they notify me EVERY. SINGLE. TIME about the $8.00 upcharge (I know crazy), prior to putting the order through. I HIGHLY doubt they would ring something in without notifying ANYONE of the cost. The employees know this place is expensive, and their intentions are not to trick people into spending $3.50 more than they expected. That wastes everyone's time when the bill comes, and I assure you the servers don't want to deal with you, as much as you don't want to deal with them. Be nice, and people will be nice to you. If you can't afford it, and didn't expect it to be so expensive, just leave before you order.
  
  Side note: If you enjoy delicious coffee drinks, get a Micaro with your meal. It will NOT disappoint.