GOOD BAGEL PLACE ? and I mean GOOD ??

I have yet to find a TRULY GOOD bagel place in my area (hey i got 2 days till my due date, I can still B@#$ and MOAN about cravings !! )

If you've ever had a bagel at PICK-A-BAGEL in Manhattan, you know what I mean..
I mean that big, doughy, fluffy, hearty BAGEL !
I've tried quite a few in the Commack, Smithtown area, and none has quite impressed me !

My brother lives in Massapequa park and has gotten GREAT GREAT BAGELS (meet my standards!) in Merrick, but doesnt know the name, he's on assignment to get me the name, so I can see if its a chain and theres one near me...

The most pathetic are the supermarket bagels, as my brother calls them 'rolls with a hole in them'.

Dont these people know how seriously a New Yorker takes their bagels ???

HELP !! LONG ISLAND BAGEL IDOL SEARCH !

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Okay, these aren't exactly close to you, but I think the bagels are pretty good... the first (and my second favorite) is on Jericho tpke at the intersection of Jericho and 111. It's in a shopping center with Daffy's and I think a Walgreens and Starbuck's. It's called Smithtown Bagel.

My #1 favorite is a little more of a ride, but it's open 24 hours, and the bagels are great! It's in a shopping center at the corner of rt 111 and rt. 347. I think that's considered Hauppauge. I can't remember the name of the shop, but the sign in the window says Hot Bagels. It may be the New York Bagel bakery, but I'm not sure. The bagels are DELICIOUS!!! Crusty on the outside and soft in the middle. YUM!

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Anna...I know what you mean because I can't find them in my area either (Centereach), I used to live in Commack and liked Bagel Boss in the Mayfair Shopping Center and the bagel place (can't remember the name) on Larkfield Road not too far from Home D. I work in Plainview and love the bagel place here, Town Bagel. I have to say I am not a doughy bagel kind of person, I like them big but crusty on the outside and not really fluffy, hope this helps!!

Hey and good luck on your upcoming arrival!!

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Thanks for the bagel places to try !
Jenn, I went to Smithtown bagel last week, I have to say they are VERY GOOD (still not 'top dog' lol). and i was annoyed because it was 10 minutes after 11am and she wouldnt give me the breakfast special ! So that left me annoyed with them ! (But i would go back there, cause theyre one of the best so far !)
A while back I also tried the one on the OPPOSITE side of Smithtown Bagel (close to Baja Grill, on that side street)and I laughed when she told me raisin bagels were 5cents extra ! (never heard that before !!!) But I had a $2.99 for a dozen coupon so I zipped my lip and paid the extra !

OK, so now i have to try the one on 111 and the one on Larkfield Road ! WOO HOO !

Just wanted to edit - I've tried the HOT BAGELS on 111 / 347, they are AWESOME ! I just remembered!
youre right, i think its just called HOT BAGELS.

Stace-thanks for the baby luck ! Thursdays my next and hopefully last appointment ! (wishful thinking...)

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Hi Anna!!

I have no bagel suggestions, unless you want me to pick you up a few dozen here in Manhattan and Fed Ex 'em!!

I just wanted to wish you the best of luck over the next 'few' days!! Many blessings to you and your new family!! I'll be thinking about you!!

P.S. See if you can hold out 'til Monday...it's my anniversary!!

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Thanks Kathi !! PICK-A-BAGEL is the BESTTTT, there are 3 in the city !! Eating a bagel is like having a full meal there !!

Tuesday is my 2nd Anniversary !
Lets see how long this baby wants to wait ! Seems like its getting crowded in there ! (and here Im dying for a big hearty bagel, LOL !)

Thanks for the good wishes !
and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to you !
Any plans ?
I'd like to go back to the place where I got married, we did it last year. It depends on where i'll be !

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I LOVE Bagels and a Hole Lot More. They are located in Stonybrook by the Smithaven Mall.

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OK so here is the best place EVER
A&S begals in Franklin Square.. its probably a bit of a drive for you but its totaly worth it!!!
my fav iis a begal with bacon and cream cheese

another good one is Town begal in Bellmore.. not as good as a & S but still good..

Ana good luck to you!!!

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A&S! I remember that being a popular place when I was in college (Hofstra). Are they open 24 hours?

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yes jenny they are open 24 hours... and no matter when you go there is always a line!! LOL i remember as a kid going there at 3am after a night out and having to wait on a 20 minute line!! LOL

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Where do you live?? There's Bagel Boss, Bagel Town..

A&S!! My favorite!! I grew up over there so I was there like everynight.. they make/bake them onsite and they are open 365 days a year 24 hrs. a day!!

They tuna is out of this world!

Marcella?

Did you grow up in Franklin Square? I did too!!

GREAT !

WOW, i gotta try that A&S place, sound like a hot one !
Theres a Bagel Boss by me, theyre not outrageous.
I will say that their French Toast bagel is awesome!

MMMM Tuna.. tuna on a bagel that sounds good !

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Have you tried Strathmore in Lake Ronkonkoma (Portion Rd. in the Genovese shopping center)?

I always loved their bagels!

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The owner of Town Bagel's daughter was in my class last year. I've been dying to go in there and taste!

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I too love the one on the corner of 111 and 347!

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Bagel Boss!! They have a few locations but I used to go to the one on Woodbury rd and So. Oyster Bay rd in plainview

The best!

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Hey Jen, the bagel place on 111 and 347 is next door to my video guy and every time we had to go there, we stopped off at the bagel place!! They are very good!!

Another good one is Strathmore Bagels, and I know they have several locations. I've been to the one in Stony Brook and E. Setauket (347 -- Waldbaum's, Outback, Fashion Bug shopping center). (Don't you love how the Queens chicks knows bagels out east -- LOL )

Suzanne, is that bagel place in Franklin Square on New Hyde Park Road in the King Kullen (or whatever supermarket) shopping center? If yes, then I've heard from 2 friends that they have AWESOME bagels!!

Geez, all this bagel talk is getting me in the mood for a sesame w/low-fat veggie spread!!!!! Yummy!

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Bearsbabe,
no A&S begals is on hemp turnpike,, but i think that the begal place you are talking about is called begal go round, they are good to..

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I've been living in Franklin Square for 3 years & never been to A&S!! I have to go try it!! I have the 'Bagel Doctor' a block away from me so I've been going there. But I will try A&S!!