Store: A long store setup, fairly deep, with seating up front and service in back. Contemporary in styling, with marble tabletops, wood benches and white tiling. Separate music plays for seating (James Brown's "I Feel Good) and service (Rhianna's "Work") areas. Hand painted pop art pieces adorn the shop for sale at $30 a piece. Charming, handwritten menu signage, excellent spread variety and presentation. Friendly, youthful staff. Light on pastry and drink selections. Nails the contemporary bagel store aesthetic with some nice personality pops. 4.25

Bagel: An extra large bagel, served fresh but not hot. Double-sided topping coverage at strong density. Standard toppings plus salt, with pre-blackened onion and garlic. High salt ratio, apparent visually and in taste. A strong, rewarding chew. 4

Cream Cheese: Served refreshingly cool from the deli case, with no clumping from undue chill. Good amount and even application. Big chunks of scallion offer tremendous texture contribution and zesty, vegetal flavor. An exceptionally fresh spread. 4.25