Ess-a-Bagel Celebrates 50 Years

Ess-a-Bagel, a NYC institution since 1976, celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024 with special promotions and a nod to its history. Located in Midtown and Gramercy Park, it’s renowned for its hand-rolled bagels and schmear varieties.

The celebration included offering original 1976 prices for a day, drawing long lines of both loyal customers and those eager to experience a piece of NYC’s culinary history. Events also featured live music and a look back at the evolution of the bagel in the city.

This milestone highlighted Ess-a-Bagel’s role in defining what a New York bagel should be.

The anniversary was more than a celebration; it was a reaffirmation of the bagel’s place in NYC’s cultural and culinary identity.