Riverwalk Bagel — Restaurant in City of Oswego

Edit on November 8, 2021:

Thanks for adding hummus to the menu as a spread option! I was dismayed, however, to see that a bagel with hummus or avocado spread costs $7.00. When the price of a single bagel is $1.50, this $5.50 upcharge feels like absolute robbery. I could buy four avocados at the store or a tub of hummus at the grocery store for less than than upcharge. I don't think it's right that there is such a significant price difference between these two spreads and the cream cheeses you offer.

Thus, I'm amending my review to four stars. I stand by what I said about the quality of the bagels, but the fact that non-dairy consumers have to pay so much extra at your shop for a spread is just sad to me.

FINALLY!! There is FINALLY a bagel shop in Upstate New York that is worthy.

I grew up in the NYC metro area, and as a result, I am fairly particular when it comes to bagels. No place that sells bagels in Upstate New York has come close to replicating what I would declare to be a "real" bagel.

But, Riverwalk Bagels has their recipe right. The consistency of their bagels is spot-on. They definitely are NYC-style in terms of the internal texture and the external crust.

The staff is friendly and the space is welcoming and clean.

A few suggestions: -While the texture is spot-on, the size of the bagels is smaller than true NYC-style bagels.

-I think that the Everything Bagel seasoning could benefit from some additional salt, garlic, and poppy seeds. However, the addition of black sesame seeds is great.

-As someone who does not consume dairy, I love that there is a marked Non-Dairy spread option on the menu. I would suggest more than one; hummus would be a great addition.

Overall, a great place and I am SO PUMPED that it's here!! I live in Baldwinsville and will be...

I am from NYC so I was excited for this place. The bagels are very good, nearly NYC style (not as airy and fluffy on the inside, nor cooked as crisp). Overall, they are nice and they made me a fantastic turkey club on a sesame seed bagel. I will say it is a little on the expensive side.

Why I rated 1 star for Riverwalk Bagels is because I cannot tip the workers. I am standing there, watching them (most of whom look like college students or young adults starting out their lives like myself) working hard to freshly assemble my order in real time, and yet there is no tip jar or workers tell me I can't give them tips. Why? We just came out a pandemic that should have taught food service owners just how valuable their workers are, which includes being able to reward them as a customer with a tip. This cannot be a wage issue as other establishments like Rudy's and Six Scoops, which have identical food service setups, allow for tips. Please give your workers the ability to accept tips, and then, I will...

EDIT: I still love this bagel shop. However, weekend service has gotten SO SLOW. On a Sunday at 11am it often takes 15-20 minutes. Still adore the bagels! But now I just get a bag of day-olds, cut + freeze them, and toast them at home. 😅 Other notes: Coffee is different (and worse) than the drip coffee at the Riverwalk Coffee next door. Mac and cheese is just ok, and overpriced for the serving size. Pizza bagel is a great value!

ORIGINAL REVIEW: Moved here from NYC and have been craving a "real" bagel ever since. This place hits the spot! It's clear they've done their homework: bagels have a crackly, bubbled exterior and a chewy, tender interior -- no fluffy monotextured nonsense. Service is prompt and friendly, and they have online ordering. Interior is bright, clean, and modern. Seating area is thoughtful: good lighting, lots of tables with power outlets, and a booster seat available. Welcome to Oswego, Riverwalk Bagel -- we're so glad you're here, and...