New York Bagel & Deli

Well-deserved retirement Big Steve! I have never been to Big Steve's for anything other than a dozen or two bagels and a couples of tubs of various cream cheeses. Always perfection. Lots of people are coming in at 6:30/7:00AM on the weekends for breakfast Sammies and they look good, really good! The bagels are my go to in JoCo. Y'all in Cary and Raleigh need to come on down - there isn't a better bagel shop in your area - trust me!Best of all to the new owners - NY Bagel Deli (I believe). A lot to live up to!

I had been craving a lox bagel and found Big Steve's Bagels. They are located in the food lion plaza in McGees, so plenty of parking is available. When you walk in, you can tell the place is loved by the owners as well as the patrons. We were helped right away, the menu is posted on the wall and easy to see. You can dine in or take it to go, which we opted to go home since we are down the street. Half of my lox did not make it home because it was sooo delicious! The bagel sandwiches are definitely huge, I couldn't unhinge my jaw wide enough to get a whole bite. I will definitely be back and recommend to those looking for bagel breakfast! However, they do sell other things such as desserts. --/edit: this location is now a NYBD!

As with many locals I was disappointed to see Big Steve's bought out. People seemed to be griping about the new ownership. So I decided to check it out today. Got and Everything Pumpernickel with veggie cream cheese and sliced tomato. Was prepared well with plenty of cream cheese and toasted. Also picked up a few croissants to go for lunches. I noticed all the fun pictures on the wall that made Steve's such a fun place to go are gone and the prices have increased but so far the experience was good. I will be back!

"Best bagels in North Carolina," says the sign. I won't disagree - my everything bagel with cream cheese was crunchy, chewy and delicious.It's a narrow shop with walls covered in photos of customers and plenty of seating on four-top tables. I placed my order with a lovely young lady who brought it my seat a few minutes later. A good portion and hot.Definitely a worthy breakfast and a great bagel. And proper bagels are rarely this good in the South, or really anywhere that isn't New York (or New Jersey).

Oh. Em. Gee. Delicious. You have to just go. Make the drive. Freeze them. Yum. I would drive for an hour for these bagels. The variety alone is worth it.

Saw the sign on I40W and stopped for curiosity. Good looking bagels. Lots of sandwich and breakfast plate items to order. I had a poppyseed bagel with pastrami. Good bagel, and pastrami not too salty. Ordered a dozen to go. Only complaint is that they a were out of everything bagels on white.

This place is an amazing little gem on the drive between Raleigh and Wilmington! No frills. Reminds me of an 80s or 90s bagel or donut shop. Straight to the point, friendly staff, great prices. I had the breakfast bagel sandwich on a jalapeño bagel. The bagel actually had some kick!

These are the best bagels around. Use Big Steve's Bagels for your next office meeting or for your next event, large or small.

The guys from Staten Island, and this is pretty much what you get in New York. Delicious! I always get a bakers dozen (which is about 15 bucks) and come home, slice them up, wrap them up with some saran wrap and take them out of the freezer in the morning and throw them right in the toaster. You don't even need to defrost, you just throw it in the toaster and it's just as good as if you're there. Being, I'm from New York, this was a golden gem of a find.

It's a small place, heavily decorated with memorabilia and pictures, and is packed with people as soon as they open--it has very fast-paced service, and you had better know what you want or be prepared to be decisive.This is all because the food is really, really good, and they offer a selection that would appeal to the pickiest eater. The ladies behind the counter got me and my dad in and out in a flash with a pair of steaming bagels loaded with toppings and some sodas. It was an absolutely delicious breakfast, and me and my dad are big fans.