I enjoy renewing friendships with eateries, no matter they be a gourmet restaurant or tiny deli. And , if I do so while enjoying a true New Jersey, traditional favorite, all the more better. New York Bagel Café II (154 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, 973-857-2554) is a spot I used to visit on regular basis when commitment required me to be nearby. A tiny location of about 12 seats which is conveniently located on a busy main road, the folks here have their regular customers -- visit often and you'll get to know them -- and newbies, of which I was one prior. Then, my once-a-week breakfast stops sometimes became instead lunch trips, even bringing some deliciousness home to my family. On this warm Wednesday visit, I ordered a Taylor Ham (how much more Garden State can you get?), scrambled egg and American cheese on hard roll, with a small coffee to wash it down ($6.73). I have found that how well the sandwich is "stuffed" depends on the eatery, and perhaps the above offering could've been filled more, but as always the taste and preparation was there, and most of all so was the counter service, which here is always friendly no matter length of line in customers.
That's what counts most of all. Steve
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