New Bagel Place by Ditmars Station

[braun]

The counter in front gave me hope that they would open soon, but now I don't think they will... oh well

[wannabehippie]

The counter in front gave me hope that they would open soon, but now I don't think they will... oh well

I have seen people inside recently, look like workers being trained. So maybe, just maybe...

[braun]

I saw that they now have menus on the wall that look like tv screens and they put a concrete ramp at the door so it looks like they really will be opening soon.

[braun]

I saw a guy walk in there yesterday and the lights were on so they must be open

[wannabehippie]

Sign in window says opening is on Wednesday (tomorrow)!


About time!

[JeffE93]

I saw actual people and actual food inside this morning.  It's Open!  It's Open!  Our long national nightmare is over.

Good luck to them!

[RayG]

One bad review on Yelp because they don't have free wifi or something and it's closed in 3 months.

[wannabehippie]

Spoke to the owner. Soft open is this week, full grand opening starts monday.  They have lots of wraps, sandwiches, and will have a small steam table area as well. 


The long delay was due to issues with Con Ed.

[Eamonn]

Seems like ConEd is a serious problem. Does anyone know why this seems to be an overwhelming issue with local business owners?

[RayG]

Wonder if it was a leftover from that fire several years ago? Hidden damage or something?

[sassyjass]

This place has finally opened!  I bought a whole wheat bagel with lox spread, and it was pretty good.  I haven't yet seen crowds of customers, though, just one or two at a time.

[braun]

Do they have a seating area there?

[RayG]

My wife went in the other day- Said it wasn't too bad, but it was a bit slow, even with not that many people in there. If they hope to do a good commuter trade, she hopes they get a faster system in place. IF it's going to take too long when people are heading to the train, they'll stop going.

[BoredTemp]

No seating, just a grab and go.


Awkward layout, but nice folks.

[braun]

No seating, just a grab and go.


Awkward layout, but nice folks.

I agree with you about the awkward layout. They put in a counter in the front that is so high it comes up to your chin.  Either they have to lower the counter or have higher chairs.  I really think they should have made room for some tables and chairs.  I dont want to go there if there isn't anywhere comfortable to sit.  Astoria Bagels has plenty of tables and chairs.