Store: A nice, homey vibe. Stained glass lamp shades hang over the deli casing, forming a pleasant division between staff and customer. Good signage as well. Positioning itself as a one stop kosher shop with a pizza oven component. Moderate drink selection, good spread offerings, attractive pastry options. Fast, friendly staff. 4

Bagel: Large bagel. Moderate topping density on both sides, good salt ratio that plays decently into the flavor profile. In terms of freshness, past peak but not old. A very tough chew; my jaw hurt a bit after eating. As it was still reasonably fresh this is not so much a complaint as an observation. No crackle to the shell, just grip it and rip it. The handling of the toppings are where this bagel gets most of its kudos. 3.75

Cream Cheese: Served neutral temperature. Fresh, with a fluidity that verges on yogurt. No sense of undue dairy influence. Big, meaty scallion chunks. Plays well with the natural topping strengths of the bagel pairing. A very interesting spread. 4.25