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This was my first time at Emerald City. Came at 10:30 on a Sunday so the early rush had calmed down. We were able to order in 2-3 minutes. I got a blueberry bagel with peanut butter, bacon, banana and with a ginger seltzer to drink. My friend ordered a bacon egg and cheese on an everything bagel. The cashier must have only heard the bagel part because she rang up and served my friend just an everything bagel with cream cheese. I didn’t get bacon on my bagel the first time around, but when I told staff they remade it for free! So nothing major but make sure you speak up when you order and check your order if you’re getting something complicated. The seltzer tasted amazing, definitely made with fresh ginger. Hope we get more house made seltzer in Atlanta! Bagels were hearty, fresh and stuffed with filling. Wish I would have gotten a plain with cream cheese, seems like the best value since adding meat ups the price significantly. Furniture, menus, uniforms and music gives you a retro NYC vibe. There are 4 seats to wait for your order and another 4 at a counter, and 2-3 tables outside. You’re probably best ordering to go.
Blake LoweBlake Lowe
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I attended a meeting in which Emerald city bagels were served, and we were all super excited about the unique varieties of bagels however, it was a little awkward to be at a meeting and not have bagels that were pre-sliced. The host had a kitchen knife available in which we all used which resulted in me slicing my knuckles and bleeding. It was awkward and embarrassing to have to ask for a first aid kit and get bandages, but I pressed on. When I sat down to eat my bagel, I started to chew and notice that there was something extremely hard to chew inside of the bagel when I took it out of my mouth and opened it up, it was a piece of parchment paper that was baked inside of the bagel. This is the first time something so simple as enjoying a bagel has became so complicated. Moving forward, I would never order from this company. I’ll stick with Einsteins pre-sliced bagels. Allow the grab and go concept to move efficiently without injury.
JJ
10
What's better than a great bagel.... a cool restaurant that serves great bagels. I was really excited to walk in and see the old-time bagel shop with the homemade bagels and homemade cream cheese. Their outfits are adorable and reminds me of the 50s era. They even have a window with a small step stool for kids to look through to view staff prepare items in the back. I decided today will be the best day to visit being that it was Mother's Day and close to the church in which we attend. My mother was a little skeptical but absolutely loved the interior and the food. The only hang up is that there is not much seating inside nor outside of the shop but it is a bagel so just get it to go and walk around and see all the beautiful shops that are in the area. Not a big deal at all. My son absolutely loved his egg and cheese bagel. He said he should have got gotten two, it was so delicious. They will see us again soon.
S GregoryS Gregory
10
Love the name and the locations. This cute establishment sits in East Atlanta Village. You can parallel park on the side of the street or park across when you walk inside. It’s quite small but I can definitely say during the weekend it is fully packed out in the morning to try to get there early if you don’t wanna wait, super long. The best is to place an order online and just pick up. I’ve tried a lot of things on the menu and I still love the classic lox. Today I tried that they are new bagel, which was the pumpkin Sage. I love trying their cream cheeses as well today I had the garlic cream cheese. My next favorite The Nassau - white fish salad on a bagel of your choice. For those of you who do not like fish the classic bacon, egg and cheese on sesame bagel is delicious! 🥯 Overall, I really love this bagel location. There’s not many great ones in Atlanta and I would say this is one of the best.
Naomi B SmithNaomi B Smith
30
I enjoyed the setting and the service though I was perplexed at the wait time. Around 8 am on a Thursday, they had about 6 associates in the store -- 1 delightful person on register, 1 efficient person on coffee, 2 on expo and 2 folks in back of house. I figured they were well organized and equipped to handle any incoming rush. However, being the only person waiting, I could only assume my wait time was over 8 minutes for a BEC because they could possibly be doing togo orders or catering. STILL. Why did I wait so long? Having had many a NY deli bagel in the City before this experience, I expected an intensity and quickness that just wasn't there. The bagel was good but nothing was exceptional. I didn't taste the blueberries' flavor and the bacon seemed high quality but overcooked. If I return, I'll order ahead and not ask for it to be toasted.
Jae M.Jae M.
10
Although they messed up my order, this is definitely a great place to have bagels. I ordered a chopped cheese with egg, lettuce, tomato, and onions. They stated they can’t mix hot with cold (which was confusing to me.) but they gave me the toppings on the side. My bagel sandwich didn’t have the egg on it. All these things were a bummer and I would have given 3 stars but……… There was a homeless guy that was at this location. The manager, instead of treating him indecently, actually went up to him and asked if he wanted something to eat. He addressed him as sir and actually gave him a nice fresh cup of coffee. Additionally, the manager sanitized the stations and gave the guy sanitizer wipes. The way they treated this man showed me that the culture of this establishment is one of tremendous value. Customer for life!!!!!
UnoUno
40
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Harlem Zen
Burks Jewelers
Nail Shack EAV Salon & Spa
ABV Gallery
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The Spotted Trotter
East Atlanta Copy Center
East Atlanta Village Farmers Market

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Address
1257A Glenwood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
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(404) 343-3758
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emeraldcitybagels.com
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4.3
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Description
Cozy shop baking bagels inspired by Long Island, available as is or as breakfast & lunch sandwiches.
attractions: Harlem Zen, Burks Jewelers, Nail Shack EAV Salon & Spa, ABV Gallery, Brownwood Park, Walker Park, Village Fitness, The Spotted Trotter, East Atlanta Copy Center, East Atlanta Village Farmers Market, restaurants: Argosy, Little Azio, Grant Central Pizza East, The EARL, The Midway Pub, EAV Thai and Sushi, Holy Taco, Flatiron Bar and Restaurant, Blu Cantina, Gaja Korean Bar
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