Being a big fan of French toast and having tried it in a bunch of cities, I can say with complete certainty that the French toast here is the best! It is moist yet not soggy, perfect in every way. The tartness from the apple is well balanced with the cinnamon sugar in the bread. Amazing!
Their coffee was great too! Overall, 10/10
Will definitely be going back there soon!
Went here on a Wednesday to accompany a visiting friend. Apparently the place is highly recommended online. Pros for me are: great atmosphere and very friendly staff.
The place is a little cramped though. We ordered the Classic board which I would not order again. It is an expensive deconstructed bagel- you will have to assemble yourself, and sadly it's not the best one I've had. I think this is not something i should have ordered here. I asked for it to be toasted but by the time it got to me it was barely even warm. Their menu is just the right size and I really regret not ordering something else. This is more like a sit down restaurant and I felt weird eating a bagel there. Id consider going back to try the other items tho.
Superb! Perfect spot for the sunday brunch. Usually there is a queue, but you will be able to get in without a reservation in about an hour or so. Order chopped liver and potato latkas. Of course bagels are a classic
Delicious Eastern European Jewish fare ; lox, bagels, latkes. Herring aficionados take note :the herring trio was just outstanding ! Comfortable and great service. The take out deli is up the block . You’ll surely want to go there to buy more after trying their food !
Lauren Garcia (FarlyCreates)
+5
We ordered “The Classic” and it was excellent! I’m dairy free and their vegan cream cheese was delicious. Everything from presentation to speed to communication was A+! We’re going to be returning upon our next trip! Thank you to Louis and the entire staff for a great experience!
Wow! What an amazing experience this spot was. Absolutely delicious sodas and food! I had the classic open faced bagel with smoked salmon and it was to die for! Smoked salmon was so fresh! I also tried the blintzes which were delicious. The service was excellent as well. 10/10!!!
Russ & Daughters offers great selection of salmon for breakfast. It has a very authentic atmosphere. They are well known with their bagel and my favorite is everything bagel with plan cream cheese. You should also try the potato latkes.
Amazing spot for New York deli food. The bagels and lox, latkes, and rugelach were all amazing. The atmosphere of the place was great; it felt like an old NYC diner but new and fresh at the same time. The service was incredibly pleasant and efficient, despite how busy the place was; my coffee cup was never empty. Will definitely be returning here when we are back in NYC.
I really do love this place but why can’t they have better bagels?? I ordered the classic board and the nova was excellent, but the bagel itself was like a 3/10.
A few other negatives: this may be nit picky but I wanted my bagel toasted and it was barely even warmed, although the nova was generous, the toppings for the bagel were really limited. They gave such a small portion of cream cheese, like why?
The vibe of the restaurant is great, almost feels warm and homey, and the servers were all super friendly. The food was not bad, but definitely not the best bagel and lox in the city. Come here for the vibe and atmosphere, and maybe an egg cream, but don’t expect to be “wowed.”
Had the classic bagel and lox. Wonderful! Went on a Thursday morning, excellent service, friendly and all around great experience!
Excellent place for breakfast. The classic board was super delicious. We also order the eggs Benny that was really good as well. Loved the bread used.
Good service, good atmosphere. 5 out of 5!
Date of visit: 19/11/2023.
Food: The Classic Board - smoked salmon and sesame seed bagel, with cream cheese, tomatoes, onions and capers.
The salmon was delicious. Sliced beautifully thin. The toasted bagel had a crunch on the outside and was lovely and soft and chewy in the middle! All the ingredients were so fresh and tasty.
Drink: Cream Soda - sweet and refreshing.
Service: very efficient. The staff were all polite and friendly.
Don’t walk away if they tell you there’s a wait for a table. Put your name down on the waiting list and go to the pub next door. They’ll send you a text message when your table is ready. It’s definitely worth the wait!
The Russ family dining room has always been a wonderful invitation and experience for my family and friends. We love the chance to try something new and enjoy the sensation of flavors and precise preparation of the food. Gabe, our server, was precious.
A big reputation and did not disappoint!
I had the lox bagel with all the extras on an pumpernickel bagel and it was tasty, fresh and well presented. Service was great and made it a special meal.
I also had the fresh orange juice and the whole experience was good.
I was traveling solo and sitting at the bar was a great option. I met a really nice woman and we ate our bagels together!
Order „The Classic“ and don‘t look back. The best bagel I have ever eaten.
Must go to if you are in New York.
I ordered an everything bagel with plain cream cheese. I really liked the bagel - it was crispy yet chewy. However, I found the overall combination to be rather salty / sour.
Authentic lower-east side cafe focused on appetizing. Impeccable service, quality and experience. Somewhat expensive, but worth every penny.
Great food! The place gets busy at brunch, so come early to get your name on the waitlist (I suggest before 10:30am). Do expect to have about a 30 minute wait or longer. It is worth it!
Great breakfast place but no advanced reservations. Expect to wait on busy weekend mornings.
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