For a Long Island food blog, a first post about bagels seems appropriate. However, just because we are in New York does not mean that all bagels here are created equally. I've been to some pretty horrid bagel joints that would make you feel that you were miles out of the Tri-State area.
A&S Bagels is a special place. Located in Franklin Square, A&S has been around for over 15 years, serving fresh bagels both wholesale and retail. The fact that they make their own bagels for wholesale is where part of the magic lies. While some delis, diners, and even other bagel places are getting their bagel stock shipped to them in the morning, A&S is making them fresh. You can still see into the back today, and watch the little strands of dough become miraculous grown-up bagels.
A&S Bagels is a special place. Located in Franklin Square, A&S has been around for over 15 years, serving fresh bagels both wholesale and retail. The fact that they make their own bagels for wholesale is where part of the magic lies. While some delis, diners, and even other bagel places are getting their bagel stock shipped to them in the morning, A&S is making them fresh. You can still see into the back today, and watch the little strands of dough become miraculous grown-up bagels.
When I was little, A&S was mainly only wholesale, and they decided to open up a small counter to sell fresh bagels retail. The customers loved it, and it has evolved today into an incredibly popular stop for people all over the island, with more options, an extended counter and larger standing room. The fact that the place is 24/7 does not hurt at all either.
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This place is so popular that when it set on fire last year, I had already heard about it while living out in California before many Long Islanders did. People gathered to watch their beloved bagel mecca burn, and while it was sad, everyone agreed that it was the most heavenly smelling building fire they ever smelt. And in a world of relicencing and inspection delays for getting buildings repaired and functioning, the whole place was back and running in about two weeks. They must know people.
Every bagel is delicious at A&S, and they have a great menu of sandwiches made with Boar's Head cold cuts that that can be put on any of the multiple types of bagels, but my aim is not to shed light on the obvious. I'd rather talk about one of A&S's more unique items, The French Toast Bagel, pictured above.
The French Toast Bagel, served with butter and maple syrup, is everything good and holy about breakfast foods. Dusted with a little powdered sugar, the crispiness of the bagel, with the doughy inside, along with the buttery and maple syrupy goodness oozing out of it mimics the best features of french toast in every way. Breakfast food is always in fashion, and with A&S's 24 hour window to get it, you really can't lose.
Some other greats at A&S include The Famous Adonis Sandwich, a delicious deli combo drenched in Russian dressing on a bagel of your choice, and the Egg Everything bagel, which is never listed anywhere and can be rare. You can spot it because it has a more orangey hue to it than the regular Everythings. If you get there at the right time, and spot it, ask for it.
A&S Bagels is located at:
761 Hempstead Turnpike
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 326-9288
Open 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
CASH ONLY!
http://www.aandsbagels.com/
Every bagel is delicious at A&S, and they have a great menu of sandwiches made with Boar's Head cold cuts that that can be put on any of the multiple types of bagels, but my aim is not to shed light on the obvious. I'd rather talk about one of A&S's more unique items, The French Toast Bagel, pictured above.
The French Toast Bagel, served with butter and maple syrup, is everything good and holy about breakfast foods. Dusted with a little powdered sugar, the crispiness of the bagel, with the doughy inside, along with the buttery and maple syrupy goodness oozing out of it mimics the best features of french toast in every way. Breakfast food is always in fashion, and with A&S's 24 hour window to get it, you really can't lose.
Some other greats at A&S include The Famous Adonis Sandwich, a delicious deli combo drenched in Russian dressing on a bagel of your choice, and the Egg Everything bagel, which is never listed anywhere and can be rare. You can spot it because it has a more orangey hue to it than the regular Everythings. If you get there at the right time, and spot it, ask for it.
A&S Bagels is located at:
761 Hempstead Turnpike
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 326-9288
Open 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
CASH ONLY!
http://www.aandsbagels.com/
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