What Sets N.Y. Bagel & Café Apart

It is a rarely contested fact that New York has the best bagels in the United States. Whether or not you have ever had the pleasure of visiting New York for one of its authentic bagels, as the birthplace of this beloved breakfast treat, it is hard for bagel joints outside of New York to compete with its legacy and tradition. Fortunately, one bagel shop has taken pity on us non-New Yorkers and established itself across the country, bringing true New York flavor to hungry people from coast to coast.

N.Y. Bagel & Café is the champion of quality bagels outside of New England. Founded by New York native Joe Smith in 1994, the franchise has grown to include thirty locations nationwide in its ten years of proven success. What sets N.Y. Bagel & Café apart from its competitors is a commitment to the highest quality ingredients with a traditional recipe and state of the art techniques. While traditional recipes call for liquid malts, N.Y. Bagel & Café uses the higher quality—and more expensive—powdered malt techniques. This gives their bagels a much fuller and richer flavor than others.

Next, the bagels are allowed to rest for twelve hours, longer than many other recipes, in order to increase their deep flavor. This is also a crucial step in creating the well-known bagel texture: a crispy, delicious crust outside with a soft and chewy inside. After these twelve hours, the bagels are ready to be kettle boiled before being hearth baked in true New York style. This process is used to make each and every one of the nineteen different flavors on N.Y. Bagel & Café’s extensive menu. Paired with a variety of homemade cream cheeses, there is definitely a flavor combination for everyone.

N.Y. Bagel & Café also focuses on creating the perfect atmosphere and services for customers. You can curl up with a cup of their Green Mountain Coffee, surf the free Wi-Fi, and study or work as long as you need. For those with less time, you can call ahead and pick up your order as soon as you arrive. There are even options for catering and delivery. Without N.Y. Bagel & Café, those of us outside of New York might never get the true experience of an authentic New York bagel. Check out their website for more information on locations, the extensive menu, history of the company, and even options for opening your own N.Y. Bagel & Café franchise.