Store: A long, spacious store, of the type you'll mostly find at borough edges where there's more room. Very considerate, professional staff all buzzing with tasks. Good drink selection, modest pastry selection well-displayed. Impressive amount of deli case offerings. Bagels illuminated by clean, white light in their hoppers. Unidentified 70's light rock plays on the radio. A textbook example of the city/suburb bagel store mash-up, deployed to good effect. 4.5

Bagel: Large bagel with a dent hole. A sterling example of one-sided toppings done right: standard garlic/sesame/poppy at high density with a ratio of salt crystals that ensures a salt pop every bite. Fresh bagel with a tough chew by design. 4.5

Cream Cheese: Served deli case cold but not clumpy. Good amount but slightly uneven application. Very fresh with no dairy overload. Scallions add valuable texture. 4.25