Bagel Hole on 7th - Get Your Act Together!!
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As of yesterday morning, I got my bagel toasted. And yes, they used a real toaster... and not a cheep bagel toaster.
but here is my question... I think they charged me .10 cents to toast it! I had my $1.30 laid out on the counter, when she told me it came to $1.40! I didn't ask... but that's a bit strange.
Anyhow, now the toasters and non-toasters can rejoice. -
Subject: how about not being able to "cut" the bagel?
here's an even better one. I went in to get a bagel, keeping in mind that fact that they can't toast one for you.... She asked if I wanted anything on it and I said no but I asked them if they could cut it and they said NO.
I said you don't even have a knife?
She mumbled something about the "rules"..... HUH?
Get your act together Bagel Hole, please!
Although, if I'd wanted something on it - wouldn't they have had to cut it? Hmmm. -
I've lived right near the Bagel Hole for over 5 years and in that time, they've never had the capability to toast. If they are telling you their toaster is broken, they're lying. Back in the day, they used to come right out and say to people, "we don't toast." I mean, what? The first time I heard that, I actually laughed out loud.
Regardless, it's pretty ridiculous that they're a bagel joint without a toaster. -
Shinybeast wrote: I forgot I posted here. I love that people get this annoyed about bagel commentary.
See I think this picks up the essence of this thread. there are afew subject that work every time to get people to COMPLAIN or vent, or what-not but that is a basis for an exciting forum.
For my next act, I'll write about how I think Di Fara's pizza is grossly overrated. Or that the portions at Applewood are too small.
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Subject: Re: how about not being able to "cut" the bagel?
wally wrote: here's an even better one. I went in to get a bagel, keeping in mind that fact that they can't toast one for you.... She asked if I wanted anything on it and I said no but I asked them if they could cut it and they said NO.
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I said you don't even have a knife?
She mumbled something about the "rules"..... HUH?
Get your act together Bagel Hole, please!
Although, if I'd wanted something on it - wouldn't they have had to cut it? Hmmm.
Next time order a bagel with lox ,after she cuts the bagel,tell her to hold the lox.
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Subject: Lox....
Oh - that's genius. Thanks.
Or I could buy them a knife? Anyone know how to get in touch with the owner? They have be to notified how ridiculous this is. -
Once again, these people who serve you, WITHOUT A TIP JAR, might I add, are mostly Spanish! They are trying to be polite by saying the toaster is broken. It's easier and than getting into a complicated conversation with one of you high maintenance folks, who insist on their way--with no regard for anyone else. :twisted: I was in there and heard a guy ask for his bagel to be cut into 4 pieces. Awwww, for his kid. Couldn't he just rip the thing apart?!! I was sooooooo glad when they said no.
And I have never been overcharged in my years going there, I've actually had the opposite experience. Extra bagel here and there, free coffee..Then again, I'm a simple person, I keep note of the line, know when I'm next, have my money out, and know what I'm ordering before "NEXT" which reminds me---
La Bagel Boys are terrific. One of the guys there wrote a book about it--a fun read, titled, if I recall, "Next."
Paul Auster also mentioned them in his last book.
Terrace Bagels are great too--but I am a bagel hole die hard. -
What does the fact that the workers are spanish have to do with anything? It is a retail food service business, service means toasting or cutting if the customers want it, no matter what languange the workers chat in.
Everyone loves to talk about supporting small local business, but the love has to go both ways. I gave up on Bagel Hole years ago, for their inconvenient hours, poor service, dirty store not to mention frequently overcooked bagels. -
"WITHOUT A TIP JAR"
Am I supposed to commend them for that? Since when do I have to tip BAGEL SHOP employees? I don't tip at starbucks, I sure as hell won't tip for a bagel that can't even be cut in half.
What next- tipping employees at target for directing me towards the tupperware? THATS WHAT YOU ARE PAID TO DO
And before everyone starts flaming me about how I have no idea how hard these people work- I managed a fast food place for 5 years in highschool and college, and then another quick-serve (think; like subwayish) for another few years after that. I was paid an HOURLY WAGE and did not expect tips for the job I was being PAID to do. When I waited tables and was making $2.13 an hour yes, I did expect tips because I was barely even being paid (on slow nights I actually ended up paying the establishment to work there after taxes!) but waiting tables and working a counter are two totally different things.
And I completely resent the fact that you felt the need to point out the ethnicity of the workers- what the hell does that have to do with them not cutting a bagel in half?! -
Their toaster works, they just don't like you because you talk on your cell phone in stores and post on message boards when your bagel doesn't get toasted.
You're right though, bagels are really hard to thaw and toast at home. I still haven't figured it out. I think there may be a video on youtube that demonstrates how to do it. I'll send you the link. -
I'm not saying they NEED a tip jar--I am just sick of them at every single place I go to. It's a very Larry David world out there, and I don't want to tip at every coffee place, muffin place, sandwich place etc...
What's next--tip jars at Flight 101?
As far as them being Spanish? Jeez, people, why don't you live in another country and try dealing with the entitled assholes who are gonna argue with you no matter what you do?! Better to smile and say something simple, like, "It's broken." Or, "No hablo espanol." -
WOW!
I haven't looked at this place in a ages. Turn around and it's a bagel hell hole. You people are nuts. There's some guy calls himself Shinybeast, with a pic from a Beefheart jacket. There's "New Yorkers" defending Terrace, and (gag) El Bag El dee Heavy, and (double gag) H&H. There's actual humans looking for a toasted bagel OUTSIDE THE HOME?
Where are you from that "no decent bagel place doesn't have a toaster" (that's not exactly a quote but I'm too lazy to look back at what you people wrote). Not only did exactly zero bagel shops have toasters my whole entire friggin' 43 years, but Bagel Hole has only had a toaster maybe within the last twelve months. I never thought to ask, who the hell would??? I only know cuz my 13yr old daughter didn't think not to ask. And she can't always be there at the times I know they have hot ones coming out. (Note to grownups - not hard to figure out when that is, it's a friggin' bagel bakery.) And oh, yeah, Bagel Hole is pretty much the only bagel place in the greater New York area and, oh yeah, that means anywhere. So, maybe it's semantics. Go love your round bread, but you can't call it Champagne.
And for whatever it's worth - I've never had "them foreign help" at BHole mess any "order" up. But, yeah, I don't have them cut in 8ths for my retarded Chinchilla or ship chocolate, asparagus or boo berry bagels to my toothless cousins in the Holler. But, what they DO do for me, is get me that well-done Everything from the back of the bin. Even though they're Mexican, they spot an old Jew like me every time. And I know my bagels like they know their beans. Hmm, mutual respect and not being a dick. Shocking.
Word to the wise - when you do need to freeze the leftovers for later toasting, simply slice and separate before bagging. Genius shit. -
OK, maybe that wasn't the most diplomatic post, but... YAY!
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Heck. I'm not even getting within smelling distance of that moronic "cheap takeout/pizza" conversation. Consider the luck.
Sheep will do anything to graze the same four feet of their backyard. Somehow you people completely lucked out with Bagel Hole.
Park Slope has as many food options as anywhere in Manhattan and that tops almost the entire remainder of the US where they have a choice of Pizza Hut or Papa Johns if it's not the monthly trip to Applebee's.
Uh, oh. I AM writing about that conversation. Sigh. -
noisejoke wrote: WOW!
This post is perfect.
I haven't looked at this place in a ages. Turn around and it's a bagel hell hole. You people are nuts. There's some guy calls himself Shinybeast, with a pic from a Beefheart jacket. There's "New Yorkers" defending Terrace, and (gag) El Bag El dee Heavy, and (double gag) H&H. There's actual humans looking for a toasted bagel OUTSIDE THE HOME?
Where are you from that "no decent bagel place doesn't have a toaster" (that's not exactly a quote but I'm too lazy to look back at what you people wrote). Not only did exactly zero bagel shops have toasters my whole entire friggin' 43 years, but Bagel Hole has only had a toaster maybe within the last twelve months. I never thought to ask, who the hell would??? I only know cuz my 13yr old daughter didn't think not to ask. And she can't always be there at the times I know they have hot ones coming out. (Note to grownups - not hard to figure out when that is, it's a friggin' bagel bakery.) And oh, yeah, Bagel Hole is pretty much the only bagel place in the greater New York area and, oh yeah, that means anywhere. So, maybe it's semantics. Go love your round bread, but you can't call it Champagne.
And for whatever it's worth - I've never had "them foreign help" at BHole mess any "order" up. But, yeah, I don't have them cut in 8ths for my retarded Chinchilla or ship chocolate, asparagus or boo berry bagels to my toothless cousins in the Holler. But, what they DO do for me, is get me that well-done Everything from the back of the bin. Even though they're Mexican, they spot an old Jew like me every time. And I know my bagels like they know their beans. Hmm, mutual respect and not being a dick. Shocking.
Word to the wise - when you do need to freeze the leftovers for later toasting, simply slice and separate before bagging. Genius shit.
All the whining about bread. Sheesh.
Just buy the bagels at the Bagel Hole. Ask for what's hot - you don't need butter or a schmear to enjoy the goodness right there and now. Even better: Buy a dozen or 13, take them home, ziploc 'em and put them in the freezer. Night before, take out just what you need [like the old Milton Berle joke] and let them defrost in the fridge.
Have a good knife with a cutting board handy.
Then use the now most overlooked appliance one can buy these days -- the simple Black + Decker Toaster Oven [the direct descendant of the original and celebrated General Electric Toaster Oven] and toast your bagels.
You can't go wrong. -
dw438 wrote: This post is perfect.
This.
All the whining about bread. Sheesh.
Just buy the bagels at the Bagel Hole. Ask for what's hot - you don't need butter or a schmear to enjoy the goodness right there and now. Even better: Buy a dozen or 13, take them home, ziploc 'em and put them in the freezer. Night before, take out just what you need [like the old Milton Berle joke] and let them defrost in the fridge.
Have a good knife with a cutting board handy.
Then use the now most overlooked appliance one can buy these days -- the simple Black + Decker Toaster Oven [the direct descendant of the original and celebrated General Electric Toaster Oven] and toast your bagels.
You can't go wrong. -
Thanx for the praise and agreements. It doesn't usually happen that I see I eye to eye with some people on some topics. Let's start an army.
But, let me reiterate the toasting strategy:
Sunday evening - lay it flat (for godsake not on it's ROUND edge), slice across, separate halves, toss in re-sealable bag.
Monday morning - pop in toaster (no defrosting necessary), medium or dark, butter on one, Philly CC (assuming the scallion is gone) on the other, paper towel, walk to train. -
Subject: Worship of the Bagel
The Torah states:
Man doth not live by bagels only.
[ slicing must be performed by a mohel ] -
I have a different bagel reheating strategy which has served me well - but takes a bit more patience. It also doesn't require precutting the bagels. Preheat toaster oven to 300 degrees. Take frozen bagel and wrap in tin foil. Place bagel in toaster oven and bake for about 15 minutes. When it's done, its just like a fresh out of the oven bagel from the store. No toasting required.
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noisejoke wrote: Philly CC .
ew.
what has most improved my bagel experience since coming to nyc from the provinces is the availability of cream cheese that doesn't remind me of vaseline.
(by the way, that's the biggest reason i wish russ & daughters were more convenient to me -- their fish is magnificent, but their cream cheese was a fucking epiphany.) -
Yeah, I'll give you that. But, I'm not much a CC fan - my sister always used Temp-T when we were kids.
But if I'm spending money it's on scallion, or whitefish or salmon salad. -
i was never a CC fan either -- i thought of it as bagel lube -- until i had the good stuff.
absurdly, the best i've found besides russ and daughters' has been fresh direct's.
any bagel recommendations for those of us not in the slope? right now, we get h&h because the gf is in that area once a week. i like their bagels, but i'm open to other suggestions.
realistically, i'm not schlepping too far for this on a regular basis, so think PH/CH or else UWS. -
Manhattan doesn't have any bagels close to as good as Bagel Hole, but Bagelry is better than anything in PH/CH. The bagels at Prospect Perk on Flatbush are from Bagel Hole, but there's no telling when they're from.
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where's bagelry?
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I think there are a few of them, although some got bought out.
Here's a link to one of them:
http://www.menupages.com/restaurantdetails.asp?areaid=0&neighborhoodid=0&cuisineid=8&restaurantid=2663
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