After months of success at the farmer’s market, they began to take this mission seriously and the quest for a proper bagel space was underway. After bagel-proofing their new digs, the couple opened up shop on and soon the word began to spread. At long last, Harlemites can finally get GOOD BAGELS! Fresh out of the oven, flavorful, cream cheese-covered bagels!
My subscription to Eater NY introduced these new kids in the ‘hood to me, and I knew I had to try them for myself. That summer, my childhood friend, Sydney, who now also lives in Harlem, met me nearby and we tested these dough rings. I went for my standard order but noticed that they also had za’atar bagels, so I HAD to try one and I took it to go for later. Now, I only became familiar with za’atar a few years ago, but it’s a Middle Eastern spice blend, that’s commonly found in Israeli food.
We were both pleased with the size of the bagels—smaller than the standard jumbo bagels commonly found across the boroughs, but not so small that you’ll think you’re in Canada. The ratio of bagel to filling was just right and the texture was on point. A hard, glossy exterior with a softer chewy interior.
