Photo by Glenn Mack.
Restaurants are expanding on the Upper West Side even in these tough times, and we got some more intel on two of them.
Broad Nosh Bagels has officially opened at 2350 Broadway at 86th Street, the former home of Cafe 86. The menu looks more like a diner menu than a simple bagel joint. There are burgers and fries, pancakes, all sorts of salads, knishes, pastas, chicken wings, smoothies. Oh, and bagels too. They’re $1.50 each and $12.95 for the nova sandwich. If you’ve tried them, let us know in the comments.
And we reported a few days ago on what looked like a new spinoff of Noi Due Cafe at 491 Columbus Avenue near 84th. It turns out it’s not a new concept — Noi Due on 69th Street is simply moving into the new location.
The new spot will feature an open kitchen, brick oven pizza, a bar with high-top tables and two party rooms. Noi Due will be debuting a new concept in the current spot on 69th after a short closure next year.
Noi Due Carne will stay where it is at 141 West 69th Street.
Still hoping Vanessa’s Dumplings opens on the Upper West Side. Could still do well with carry out!
Agree, can’t wait
Seems like Vanessa’s dumpling sign is up on Amsterdam!
Where on Amsterdam?
Same here!
2350 Broadway will always be Williams Chicken for me.
My favorite was their stuffed cabbage: a perfect balance of sweet and savory that no one else seems to get.
They had the best egg barley bar none!
I agree that West 86 th south east corner will always be “The Chicken Store” Expensive? Yes, however Williams BBQ Chicken had the best tasting birds. Concert in Central Park? Get chicken first then get spot on lawn.
Such memories!!
Yes!
For me too!! I miss Williams Chicken!!!!!!!
LOVED WILLIAMS CHICKEN
Hear, hear!
Some nights I dream of Williams’ fried chicken and then I wake up. They’re gone and I’ll never have that chicken again. Sigh…
Are there any good Asian noodle soup places that don’t charge an arm and a leg? I’m wondering about chicken soba, etc. Thanks!
Check out the new Shinbashi72 for Japanese noodles and meals!
MAD: There are a couple of popular places — on Columbus near W110 and Broadway near W108, I think. I’ll check out the menus and let you know. 😉
Maryellen, thanks so much!
2350 Broadway …will always be Harry Williams king of the roasted chicken and barbeque ribs et al…
From the window, Broad Nosh looks kind of like the last tenant of the Williams BBQ space. Generic Gigi-Cafe-l like offerings. If anyone has tried the bagel and found them non-generic tasting, please let us know!
I think it’s a big improvement: better menu with more bagel options at decent prices. I had a bagel with nova. Not Barney Greengrass, but perhaps equal to Tal’s Bagels. I’m happy to have it and wish it well.
Had one the other day, it was fine.
Broad Nosh bagels have been fantastic, mouthwatering so far. Had the everything bagel 2X with lox & a cinnamon raisin- super soft with a crunchy exterior. Love it
I tried the bagels yesterday. One weighed in at 6 1/2,ozs and the other at 5.7 ozs. I thought they were the best bagel I’ve had in a long time but I like my bagels soft and chewy. Give it a try.
Is Noi Due Cafe the same as Cafe Noi, previously near 86th and Amsterdam? Crossing fingers…
No, 2 different placed.
I’ve been to Broad Nosh twice already. They’re not bad! I’m mostly just excited that I don’t have to go all the way up to the 100’s for a good bagel, and not all the way to Columbus or down to the 70’s for a slightly-better-than-okay bagel. I’ve had two bagel sandwiches – the SEC and BEC. They were a bit stingy with the sausage or bacon, but the eggs were good. The first bagel I had there was pretty good – the second was more on the chewier side. I’ll go back though. Is it me, or do the food offerings kind of suck in the 80s lol? Im just happy to not have to travel far (I live between Bway and WEA) or spend an arm and a leg there.
I’m no bagel expert, but I’ve had the cinnamon-raisin bagel at Broad Nosh twice and loved them. Lots of big, plump raisins, mild cinnamon flavor, and visible twists in the dough.
Bagels at broad nosh are wonderful – fluffy if you like that. The juices and eggs are great too
Just discovered an upscale vegetarian
Restaurant next to Khiels on Columbus Ave/62
At last! Healthy food! An delicious too
Chevj it out
That’s not very helpful without a name.
A sign is up reading “Hachi Macki” in front of the former Brad’s Burgers on Columbus.
The bagels are delicious and extremely well priced! They are very fluffy and you can see the twists in the dough which is fun. My husband and I had been frequenting H&H but they are a bit farther away from our apt, and more expensive, so we will be visiting Broad Nosh more!
What about mamoun? Is it open yet?