The Upper West Side was shaken by the sudden closing of Absolute Bagels, a community favorite, on Dec. 13.
Absolute Bagels, formerly located on Broadway and 107th, has been a star in the New York bagel industry for years. Featured at the top of many food reviews, the family-owned business earned its clout with perfect bagels and spreads.
“The bagels were absolutely amazing,” said freshman Olive Mank.
However, after a health inspection on Dec. 11, the shop quickly lost its credibility. Within 24 hours of the health department finding rats, cockroaches and dead rodents, the beloved bagel shop promptly announced it was going out of business.
“The value Absolute Bagels adds to the Upper West Side and the world far outweighs any laws or regulations they’ve allegedly violated,” said Upper West Side resident Eli Goldman.