Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company - Now Open on 30th Avenue

It's no secret that the Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company is my favorite bagel shop in Astoria. That's why I was thrilled when I found out that a new location would open on 30th Avenue. That happy--and much awaited--day has come today, when Brooklyn Bagel opened its 30th Avenue doors. Check it out - it resides near Grand Cafe and the New York Sports Clubs.

I'll be getting my carb fix from them soon--and you can too. Enjoy!

30th Avenue between 36th and 37th Street, Astoria NY 11103

N/W Train to 30th Avenue

www.brooklynbagelcoffeecompany.com

Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company - 3rd Location Coming Soon

I was delighted to find out that my favorite bagel shop in Astoria, Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company is opening up a third location on 30th Avenue. Passing by the storefront today, the sign says that it'll open in Spring 2009 (as in, now!) I'll make sure to keep my eye on it and will keep you in the loop about an approximate opening date.

For those of you who aren't familiar with this place, they serve the hugest, fluffiest bagels in town. They're not cheap but so worth the price. Their "mini" bagels are the size of regular ones and are a good option if you don't want to overindulge.

The other two locations are found here:

35-05 Broadway, Astoria NY 11106
718.204.0141
N/W Train to Broadway

35-09 Ditmars Blvd Astoria, NY 11105

718.932.8280

N/W Train to Ditmars Blvd (last stop)

And the new location will be at:

30th Avenue between 36th and 37th Street, Astoria NY 11103

N/W Train to 30th Avenue

Brooklyn Bagel and Coffee Company - Best Big Bagels

Brooklyn Bagel and Coffee Company - 35-05 Broadway, Astoria NY 11106

718.204.0141

N/W Train to Broadway

www.brooklynbagelandcoffeecompany.com

Despite its name, the Brooklyn Bagel and Coffee Company that I'm talking about is in Astoria--but there's also a location in the city. Many of you might know it for its gynormous, fluffy bagels (they're handrolled and waterboiled) and the great breakfast food. It's my number one go-to place for bagels in the neighborhood and I occasionally share this local treasure with family and friends--like yesterday when I brought a half a dozen over to my parent's house.

There are two locations in Astoria--one on Broadway and another one on Ditmars. They're identical in look, service and menu offerings. Standard breakfast foods such as eggs, bacon and their famous bagels make up its menu. They have every flavor of bagel that you could think of and my favorites include the everything and the egg. The cream cheese and spread selection is also extensive and includes anything from salmon spread to bacon and scallion cream cheese. Mini bagels are available but there's nothing mini about them--they're the size of regular bagels.

Expect a long wait when you visit and I'd allot about 7-12 minutes on line. But when you get those amazing pillows of heaven in your hands, you'll know that the wait was worth it. Since Brooklyn bagels are so substantial, they come at a premium at about $.85 each. But you can easily get two meals out of them.

If you haven't done so already, I'd recommend trying Brooklyn Bagel and Coffee Company for a casual yet delicious breakfast treat.