Ess-a-Bagel – New York, NY: Hours, Menu & Directions

Opening hours

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Monday	6:30 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday	6:30 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday	6:30 AM – 5 PM
Thursday	6:30 AM – 5 PM
Friday	6:30 AM – 5 PM
Saturday	6:30 AM – 5 PM
Sunday	6:30 AM – 4 PM

73 hours a week across 7 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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324 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009

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Address324 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009

Phone(212) 260-2252

StyleBagel shop

CountyNew York County

Time zoneEastern Time

From city center0.5 mi south

About Ess-a-Bagel

You will find Ess-a-Bagel at 324 1st Ave in New York, roughly 0.5 mi from downtown New York, heading south. Besides being a bagel shop, it is also listed as bakery café.

Our New York directory counts 1,497 bakeries in total — about one per 5,663 people living in the city. The closest neighbour on our map is Chip City, less than 0.1 mi away.

Ess-a-Bagel opens as early as 6:30 AM and stays open until 5 PM on its longest day, for about 73 hours across 7 days a week. Weekend visits work too — it is open Saturday and Sunday.

The brand runs 5 locations we track across the country.

Services and amenities

Outdoor seating

At a glance

Listed as	Bagel shop and Bakery café
Opens earliest	6:30 AM
Closes latest	5 PM
Days open	7 / 7
Bakeries in New York	1,497
Nearest bakery	less than 0.1 mi
Brand locations	5

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What to order

Typical items at a bagel shop like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Classic bagels

Plain bagelBoiled-then-baked ring with a shiny, blistered crust and dense, chewy interior; a clean base for any spread or sandwich.
Everything bagelTopped with sesame, poppy seed, dried garlic, onion and coarse salt for a savory, crunchy crust in every bite.
Sesame bagelCoated in sesame seeds that toast in the oven, adding a nutty aroma and fine crunch over the malt-sweetened dough.
Poppy seed bagelRolled in blue-black poppy seeds that give a subtle, earthy flavor and a pleasant pop against the glossy crust.

Specialty bagels

Jalapeño cheddar bagelDough folded with diced jalapeños and baked under melted cheddar, bringing mild heat and salty, tangy cheese.
Salt bagelPlain dough heavily crusted with coarse pretzel salt; bold and briny, and especially good with a smear of butter.
Whole wheat bagelMade with stone-ground whole wheat flour for a nuttier taste, darker crust and slightly denser, more rustic chew.
Blueberry bagelPurple-tinted dough studded with dried blueberries, sweet and fruity; usually paired with honey or strawberry cream cheese.

Cream cheese & spreads

Tofu scallion spreadPlant-based spread whipped from tofu and seasoned with scallions and lemon; a dairy-free stand-in with a similar tang.
Whitefish saladSmoked whitefish flaked and mixed with mayonnaise and celery; creamy, smoky and a classic New York deli spread.
Plain cream cheeseThick layer of whipped cream cheese; cool, tangy and the standard topping for a bagel fresh from the oven.
Scallion cream cheeseCream cheese mixed with plenty of chopped green onion for a mild, fresh oniony bite and flecks of color.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 7 AM.
For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.

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Questions about Ess-a-Bagel

What are Ess-a-Bagel's hours?

Ess-a-Bagel's listed hours are Mon–Sat: 6:30 AM – 5 PM; Sun: 6:30 AM – 4 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

Is Ess-a-Bagel open on Sunday?

Yes. On Sundays it is open 6:30 AM – 4 PM.

What time does Ess-a-Bagel open in the morning?

The earliest listed opening time is 6:30 AM on Monday.

Where is Ess-a-Bagel located?

Ess-a-Bagel is at 324 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.

What is the phone number for Ess-a-Bagel?

The listed phone number is (212) 260-2252.

What should I order at Ess-a-Bagel?

As a bagel shop, typical picks include Plain bagel, Everything bagel, Jalapeño cheddar bagel, and Salt bagel. See the full menu page for more.

What other bakeries are near Ess-a-Bagel?

Nearby options include Chip City (less than 0.1 mi), Chim Chim (less than 0.1 mi), and Tal Bagels (less than 0.1 mi).

Bakeries near Ess-a-Bagel

Chip City359 E 19th St, New York

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Chim Chim352 E 20th St, New York

less than 0.1 mi awayBakery

Tal Bagels357 1st Ave, New York

less than 0.1 mi awayBagel shop

David's Bagels273 1st Ave, New York

0.2 mi awayBagel shop

Bread Story264 1st Ave, New York

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Bagel Boss263 1st Ave, New York