Located at 2788 Broadway, between West 107th and 108th streets, New Yorkers looking to start their day with a bagel from the immensely popular spot were greeted with locked doors and two 'We Are Closed' signs on the store's facade. The closure of Absolute Bagels came as a shock to many, as it had been a fixture in the community since the early 1990s.
The decision was 'out of the blue,' though the closure seems connected to a failed Health Department inspection which took place on December 11th during which the city agency closed the eatery. This wasn't the first time Absolute Bagels had Health Department-related issues, having temporarily closed back in 2017 for similar reasons.
A longtime employee standing outside of the bagel spot confirmed the devastating news, stating that they're 'Closed for good.' This sentiment reflects the feelings of many New Yorkers who had come to cherish the beloved bagel shop as part of their daily lives.
Not all hope is lost, however. Evans did tell the Rag that everyone agrees 'another bagel store is the highest priority and best use of the space' and 'there's a ton of interest already from potential buyers looking to continue the bagel tradition in the neighborhood.'
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