Bagel Palace Deli & Bakery

10/18/09

Are the other reviews fake?

by Adan at Citysearch

I have been to almost every single deli in Los Angeles and Bagel Palace Deli rates right up there. The rye bread is exceptional. The sweets are fantastic, as good as Junior's in L.A. and much cheaper. The cream cheese selection is immense. Having moved to Atlanta three years ago, it's fantastic that when I have a craving as I do now for real deli food, this place is there for me. I have no idea how this place got so many bad reviews. Goldberg's is also excellent.

• Pros: Best deli food in Atlanta
• Cons: Not a lot of ambiance

10/11/09

Bagel Nazis

by tenneyes at Citysearch

I am a New Yorker presently living in Chattanooga, TN. As I can't get good bagels at home, I buy dozens to bring home when I travel. I was somewhat satisfied with Goldberg's bagels that I got on my last trip to Atlanta but thought I'd try this place based on reviews from this site.

I bought one bagel to try before ordering more. There were few people there at mid morning so I sat at a table and started to pick-up a pat of butter. The waitress immediately accosted me with "You dont get butter with one bagel and you can't sit at that table, it's for the lunch crowd." I looked around at the empty tables and said "I don't see anyone." She said that they would be coming and I had to go.

At this point, I was ready to leave and go to Goldbergs but I was out of time. I bit my tongue and got up to get the bagels. I asked the counter woman for four dozen bagels and plenty of plastic bags. The older woman next to her, probably an owner, snapped, "one bag per dozen."

I felt like I was in a Seinfled episode. These idiots were more interested in a nickle's worth of butter, and bags than keeping me as a customer.

I wish I could say that I just walked out at this point but I was desperate for a real water bagel so I bought them.

The bagels were not as good as Goldberg's but better than what I get at home. I'll certainly never return.

• Pros: none
• Cons: Treated terribly

05/09/09

The best place for good Jewish food and pastries!!!

by FacieFace at Citysearch

As long as I remember, it is the only place in Atlanta where I can get salami and eggs, and my favorite pastries and wash it down with Dr. Brown's Black Cherry Cola. Every family special occasion begins with picking up Bagels, whitefish salad, lox, and whatever tempts me in the case.

• Pros: Excellent food, Kosher
• Cons: Always BUSY and PACKED :P

03/13/09

Is Horrible

by zvictory3 at Citysearch

The Bagel Palace is sleezy, dirty, and run down. The bagels are bad as well as the rest of the menu. Overpriced and unfufilled. Can't hold a candle to the real places. Doesn't even remind me of New York or New Jersey, and I lived in Jersey for 21 years. I hope your business goes under, I'm taking my business across the street to Einsteins, where you can get a decent bagel without getting ripped off. Don't even waste your time going to this hole in the wall.

• Pros: Not a single Pro
• Cons: New York, Ha, They Don't Know Jack

11/19/08

Yummy birthday cake to my surprise

by NEtransplant at Citysearch

I live in the neighborhood and didn't want to bake a cake for my husband's birthday party last weekend. I'd been to Bagel Palace several times, both as a student at Emory 10+ years ago and most recently as a parent of two young ones who love the place - mostly for the bagel breakfasts and cookies that we bring home by the dozen and the proprietor who does magic tricks for entertainment. Everyone who ate the cake asked me where it was from - it was moist and delicious! And it disappeared, like magic.

I would disregard the grumblings of previous reviewers and go try the place for yourself!

• Pros: Good food, great family atmosphere, awesome bakery
• Cons: Southern staff (minus the management) may need to eat a knish or two to learn how to handle picky customers

09/01/08

Zabar's Of Atlanta

by hej527 at Citysearch

So, I love this place - just like home (NYC). I have been there on a regular basis for the last 15 years. I have never seen any 4 legged creatures . Granted the shopping center is old and the BP can use a face lift, but in this economy most restaurants are lucky to stay afloat. The food is delicious. You can not find salads(tuna, Whitefish, etc.) better tasting anywhere in the city. The nova and lox are hand sliced, YUM!!! Blintzes, knishes and delicious matzoh ball soup, just like home. As for the bakery, I have never had a more mouth watering eclair or ruglach. My favorite are the Mt. Tops (choc. cake, buttercream all enrobed in choc. They have caramel ones too). We never go to eat without leaving with something from the bakery. Always fresh and moist and Yummy!!!! Try it I PROMISE you will not be disappointed. The owners and staff are great, it's a real family experience and it's great to be part of the family, especially when yours may not live in town. Oh, almost forgot, the meat is great. My personal favorite - pastrami and roast beef.

• Pros: Love it all
• Cons: None, except needs an update

08/28/08

This place is awesome!!!!

by rne2006 at Citysearch

I am not sure if the last few people who reviewed this restaurant have actually been to the Bagel Palace (unless those reviews are bogus), because I experience excellent food and service every time I go. The baked salmon is perfectly moist, smoky and absolutely to die for and the bagels are big and fluffy with a perfect New York crust. The servings are very generous and while I never have enough room for dessert, I always find some for a big black and white cookie or 1/4 lb of freshly baked thumbprints on my way out. If you haven't tried this place, you must and if you have, you need to try it again because you are truly missing out on a true Atlanta institution.

• Pros: Smoked fish, bagels, veggie chili omelette, malts, service
• Cons: I can't think of any

05/11/08

Biggest rip-off in town

by decaturfam at Citysearch

This place is awful. Being from the northeast, we craved a good bagel place. $9.50 for a tiny bagel with about a 1/2 teaspoon of cream cheese and one puny piece of lox. You're better off going to the grocery store for a Lenders bagel. The staff was clueless beyond belief- unable to get a simple order right, while the owner literally stood behind the counter counting his cash and doing nothing to expedite the slow service. Seriously disappointing- just spent over 40 bucks and two of the orders were wrong and every single thing was disappointing. Don't waste your time or money.

• Pros: none
• Cons: everything

02/13/08

haven for 4-legged creatures and poor customer service

by behindthescenes at Citysearch

Be careful of this restaurant. On the front it looks like a good old Jewish deli and bakery in Atlanta, but behind the scenes it is disgusting. Some of the sweets in the case have been there for WEEKS. Also, there is a 4-legged creature infestation...the last time I went there I had the pleasure of seeing one scamper behind the counter. First and last time I will ever go there.

The service behind the counter is sub par, and the employees seem to be more concerned about being on their cell phones rather than anything else.

Beware! There are a lot of other great restaurants to try in Atlanta that are a lot cleaner, a lot nicer, and a lot friendlier.

• Pros: I honestly can't think of any
• Cons: bad service, dirty

02/11/08

avoid

by s5555 at Citysearch

On 2-11-08 stood at counter for 15 min. We were the only customers .Three staff acted like we were invisible. The deli is very dirty and we saw inside bad conditions the case with the cream cheese and bake goods. We also saw old christmas cookies on display for sale . We read great reviews and could not believe how bad this place really is. We bought 1 bagel to try and the young lady helping us did not say a word after our purchase we said thank you and she rolled her eyes.