10/25/15: Strathmore Bagels Shirley

Hi Everyone!

So sorry I haven't posted this sooner!  We had a very busy but fun-filled Sunday and Monday.

On Sunday morning we visited Strathmore Bagels in Shirley!

Strathmore Bagels
999 Montauk Highway
Shirley, NY 11967
631-281-1476

Rebecca ordered a light-colored sesame bagel with cream cheese.  Bryan ordered a very well-toasted everything bagel with just a little bit of cream cheese.  Here's how we rated it:

Taste: 3
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 4
Cost: $4.32

We thought the taste of our bagels was average; they weren't the best we've ever had, but we didn't dislike them, either.  The store was very small, and it was hard to find room to wait for your bagels.  There was indoor seating, but there weren't many tables.  Our server was very nice, and she gave us very fast, efficient service.  She did make sure Rebecca had a light colored bagel, but Bryan's bagel wasn't as well toasted as he would have liked, and he got more than a little cream cheese on his.

Overall, we were satisfied with our experience, but wouldn't rank this as one of our top picks.

Where should we go next week?  sundaybagelswithdad@gmail.com

Have a great week!

Rebecca and Bryan

10/18/15: Bagel Hut

Hi Everyone!

This week, on a recommendation, Sunday Bagels With Dad visited Bagel Hut in Farmingdale!

Bagel Hut
525 Fulton Street
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Phone: 516-249-3300
Fax: 516-249-3301

Rebecca ordered a light-colored sesame bagel with cream cheese.  Bryan ordered a well-toasted everything bagel with just a little bit of cream cheese.  Here's how we rated it:

Taste: 3
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Cost: $4.99

Bryan definitely liked the taste of his bagel more than Rebecca liked hers.  Rebecca felt that hers was a bit bland, while Bryan thought the bagel had a flavor to it that he's never tasted before.  We did both agree, however, that the bagels were not the best we've ever eaten.  The bagel shop itself was nice, with plenty of seating.  There was, however, not much room to wait for your bagels, which can pose a problem on a crowded day.  We happened to show up on a day where the line was very long and stretched around the entire store.  As a result, we did have a hard time finding a spot to wait for our bagels.  Other than that, we did enjoy the small-town feel of the store, and would recommend it for its seating area to someone who likes to sit and enjoy their bagel in-store.  Our server was nice, and she did check to make sure Rebecca's bagel was light in color and that Bryan's bagel was well toasted and had only a little cream cheese.  We also received efficient service as the long line moved quite quickly and we received our bagels quickly considering the length of the line.

Overall, we were very satisfied with our experience today, and would recommend it if you are in the area and looking for a good bagel and a great bagel shop!

Remember that YOU can help us decide where to head next!  Our visit to Bagel Hut was a suggestion from a blog visitor just like you--you can be next!  Comment a suggestion or email it to sundaybagelswithdad@gmail.com.  We look forward to hearing from you!

See you next week!

Rebecca and Bryan

10/11/15: Avenue Bagels

Hi Everyone!

This morning Sunday Bagels With Dad headed over to Deer Park to visit Avenue Bagels!

Avenue Bagels
856 Long Island Avenue
Deer Park, NY 11729
Phone: 631-667-7399
Menu and Online Page: AllMenus (click here)

Rebecca ordered a light-colored sesame bagel with cream cheese.  Bryan ordered a well-toasted everything bagel with just a little bit of cream cheese.  Here's how we rated it:

Taste: 3
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 3.5
Cost: $4.89

We thought the taste of our bagels was average; they weren't the best bagels we've ever had, but they weren't the worst, either.  We did think the store was nice, though, Rebecca especially.  There was a nice open area to sit.  However, there wasn't much room to stand as you waited for your order.  Our server was nice, and she did make sure Rebecca got a light-colored bagel, but Bryan's bagel wasn't particularly well-toasted.

Overall, we wouldn't rate this bagel shop as one of our favorites, but we did have a satisfactory experience here.

Don't forget to check us out next week when we head somewhere new!  And, as always, feel free to send us your suggestions: sundaybagelswithdad@gmail.com.  See you next week!

Bryan and Rebecca

10/4/15: Strathmore Bagel Cafe, Riverhead

Hi Everyone!

Posting this on Monday after a very busy Sunday!  Yesterday we took a trip to Strathmore Bagel Cafe in Riverhead!

Strathmore Bagel Cafe
1550 County Road 58
Riverhead, NY 11901
Phone: 631-360-4400
Facebook: Strathmore Bagel Cafe

Rebecca ordered a sesame bagel with cream cheese.  Bryan ordered a well-toasted egg everything bagel with cream cheese.  Here's how we rated it:

Taste: 3
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Cost: $4.45

We thought the taste of our bagels was average; they weren't our favorites, but they weren't the best bagels we ever had either.  We thought the store was very nice, though!  It was fairly big, with ample seating and waiting areas.  Our server was nice, and she served us our bagels promptly.

Overall, we really enjoyed the atmosphere and service of this bagel store, but we thought there was room for improvement in the taste category.

Don't forget to check us out next week when we head somewhere new!  And, as always, you can email us suggestions at sundaybagelswithdad@gmail.com.

Rebecca and Bryan