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Bagel Boy - Sheepshead Bay 4.42/5  
  
Award: Store of Note  
  
Store  
A long, spacious store, of the type you'll mostly find at borough edges where there's more room. Very considerate, professional staff all buzzing with tasks. Good drink selection, modest pastry selection well-displayed. Impressive amount of deli case offerings. Bagels illuminated by clean, white light in their hoppers. Unidentified 70's light rock plays on the radio. A textbook example of the city/suburb bagel store mash-up, deployed to good effect.  
4.5/5  
  
Bagel  
Large bagel with a dent hole. A sterling example of one-sided toppings done right: standard garlic/sesame/poppy at high density with a ratio of salt crystals that ensures a salt pop every bite. Fresh bagel with a tough chew by design.  
4.5/5  
  
Cream Cheese  
Served deli case cold but not clumpy. Good amount but slightly uneven application. Very fresh with no dairy overload. Scallions add valuable texture.  
4.25/5