Store: Large open floor space with warm lighting and good signage. American and Isreali flags hanging side by side against the back wall. Good spread and drink selection, responsive staff. Nice looking pastry selection, all plastic wrapped. Also have a separate pizza station which looks passable. Presumably this is to capitalize on their advertised kosher focus. Bagel served warm at a late hour. 4.25

Bagel: Medium-large bagel served warm and fresh. Toppings on both sides but very light. No salt crystals present on the shell. A mouthful to chew. The lack of topping presence makes this a good plain bagel but a substandard everything bagel. The final grade reflects more on the former. 3.75

Cream Cheese: Served deli case cold, neutralizing the bagel warmth immediately and not benefitting the spread itself. Overly cheesy and thick, so thick that it's akin to eating actual chunks of cheese. Limited presence from the scallion. Still bagel store quality to be sure, but not singing its own song here. 3.25