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Zabar's
$$ · Breakfast, Bagels

2245 Broadway, New York, NY 10024
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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Zabar's 8.5
Upper West Side (Central)
Vibes: Brunch Bliss Spots Quick Bites Champions Sweet Treats Escapes Comfort Food Classics
Zabar's combines a landmark appetizing store with a busy upstairs café where bagels, smoked fish, and coffee fuel classic Upper West Side breakfasts. Regulars treat it as a one-stop morning ritual, grabbing lox sandwiches, blintzes, and baked goods before or after shopping the market downstairs.
Must-Try Dishes: Toasted bagel with Nova lox, Cheese blintzes with sour cream, Smoked fish platter
Scores:
Value: 8 Service: 7.2 Consistency: 8.5 Food Quality: 8.6 Atmosphere: 6.8 Cultural Relevance: 9.2
What makes it special: Iconic appetizing market with an upstairs café for classic lox breakfasts.
Who should go: Bagel-and-lox fans who like bustling, old-school counters.
When to visit: Weekday mornings or off-peak hours to avoid long queues.
What to order: Nova bagel, cheese blintzes, smoked fish platter.
Insider tip: Order food first, then browse the downstairs counters while it’s prepared.