# Ess-a-Bagel > Bagel shop with spacious seating and high ceilings creates a lively, crowded atmosphere filled with New York vibes. The setup favors takeout but offers plenty of tables for dining in. Noise and busy service add to the energetic, bustling feel. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Ess-a-Bagel - Address: The Continental NYC, 108 W 32nd St, New York, New York, United States - Hours: Thursday: 06:00 AM - 07:00 PM Friday: 06:00 AM - 07:00 PM Saturday: 06:00 AM - 07:00 PM Sunday: 06:00 AM - 07:00 PM Monday: 06:00 AM - 07:00 PM Tuesday: 06:00 AM - 07:00 PM Wednesday: 06:00 AM - 07:00 PM - Phone: +19177814040 - Website: https://www.ess-a-bagel.com/ - Google rating: 4.2 (1944 reviews) ## What it is good for - Lunch Spot — 10/10 - Authentic — 10/10 - Smoked Salmon — 9.5/10 - Bagel With Lox — 8.9/10 - Sesame Bagel — 8.8/10 - Breakfast — 8.4/10 - Cream Cheese Bagel — 8.1/10 - Gluten Free — 8/10 - Bagels — 7.7/10 - Salmon — 7.6/10 - Food — 7.1/10 - Sandwich — 6.7/10 - Everything Bagel — 6.4/10 - Coffee — 5.8/10 - Delivery — 5.7/10 ## What people say - "I thought these bagels were great, with a hearty chew." - "I experienced an authentic New York bagel that tasted like the original." - "Charlie took extra precautions with my gluten-free order." ## Good to know - There is a store special between 5-7 pm where you get 6 free bagels if you buy a dozen. - Expect to wait for a great bagel, especially during meal times. - If you just want bagels and cream cheese, go to the bagel counter to skip the line. - The wait times at the bagel shop can be almost 30 minutes long. - If you order takeout, check your bagel before leaving. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.