Store: A square store packed with goods and services. A large drink selection takes up one wall, pre-packaged deli salads have their own fridge. Staff is extremely attentive and efficient. Though I didn't take advantage, the 24-hour service is a nice perk and a rare commodity for a bagel store. No overhead music of any kind, which seems strange for a store of this nature. 4

Bagel: Medium-sized bagel, fresh but not hot, with a pale complexion. Doughy and soft to the point where the bite profile is borderline wet - like a much drier, savory tres leches cake. This is not a negative, just a singular experience and very possibly not replicable. High density, two-sided topping of standard variety. Good salt pops on the odd bite. 4

Cream Cheese: Presented at room temp. Small, pale scallion pieces but very texture expressive - a unique combination. Dairy forward in a good way but perhaps overly applied. Even coverage, just a touch messy. 4