Empire Deli & Bagel

Yasmin Gamboa 2 months ago

I was really disappointed with my visit. I had heard good things and was hoping to find a great NY/NJ-style bagel spot, but the condition of the restaurant made it difficult to enjoy the experience. The restaurant appeared poorly maintained and unclean. The floors and counters looked dirty, and the overall space felt neglected. I also noticed the cook’s apron was heavily stained with food, which gave me little confidence in the cleanliness of the food preparation area. The employee was friendly and courteous, and I appreciate that, but unfortunately the cleanliness issues overshadowed everything else. A restaurant doesn’t have to be fancy, but it should feel clean and well cared for. I hope the owners take this feedback seriously because the area could really use a great bagel shop. Until then, I won’t be returning.

Sheryl Tippett 2 months ago

Great food and amazing customer service. The staff is extremely friendly and goes out of their way to make sure your experience is memorable!

Matthew Young a year ago

Update your hours on your website, add an answering machine to the phone number, or have the calls forward to someone. Two days in a row I’ve shown up to what used to be my favorite bagel shop. The first day, the website says open, hours on door say closed. Now the next day, a new sign is on the door saying closed for fall cleaning, after the phone rang for 10 minutes while I drove across town. Guess I’ll be driving 15 minutes back the other way, to an equally as good bagel shop, with a better view of the water, Bagels on Pointe. Communicate better next time

Timothy Hoinkis a year ago

Full disclosure: l am from the Philly area, so that is what l measure my bagels by. I love a toasted cinnamon raisin or everything toasted with cream cheese. When l toasted the bagels the shell became hard and crispy. Not an enjoyable experience. But the next day l pan seared the bagels in butter to make a pork roll, egg and cheese sandwich. Much better. Would l buy them again - yes, but only for making sandwiches, and only if I was in the area.

Ken Mendonca 6 years ago

My first visit here was a Saturday morning, there were a few people in line, but it moved quickly and I got my order fast as well. I like to judge a bagel place on there everything bagel with plain cream cheese with the bagel untoasted. The bagel was very tasty with a good amount of cream cheese. It had a bit of crisp on the outside, but a bit more toasty on the outside would make it perfect. The cut was also quite off center. I'm looking forward to another visit.