Hand Rolled Bagels - Rye

It’s almost a bit sad this inflationary environment has left businesses totally in the dark as to how operate.Having recently moved to Rye, I got a tiny everything flagel with scallion cream cheese (a very, very modest spread that would make traditional NYC bagel shops ashamed) and got charged $6. The interaction with the woman ringing me up was the real sweetener on the deal — she asked if that was it and I said yes. Then she looked at my Bai water that was in my hand and asked if that was my own Bai and I looked at her and said…yes…I just brought that in myself. I’m thinking, did I not just tell you that the bagel was all I’m getting? Do you think I’m stealing your Bai water??Owners, look at your revenues. Look at them compared to last year — does it show growth? Awesome. Break down how much of that growth is increased price vs. increased transactions. Is it all (or mostly all) coming from price? Price driven revenue growth is the formula for most businesses eventually failing. It’s not healthy and it’s like a drug that can be addictive and destructive. Eventually, you won’t be able to raise prices anymore and people have already developed different habits. They’ve decided to get bagels in bulk from the store and spread cream cheese themselves. They’ve started going to big, bad Starbucks who yes, has a scale advantage but also understands business well enough to be very thoughtful with price increases.You want to make sure your transactions are increasing. Are more bagels being purchased year over year? How can you maximize that number without taking price?Here’s some free (albeit unsolicited) advice. Lower your prices. Make a big stink about it. “We are fighting inflation”. Run ads with that messaging. Change your approach to prioritize getting more customers instead of getting more dollars. Your business will prosper or at least have a fighting chance to.

Favorite breakfast place! I definitely recommend if you go on the weekend to allot for extra time because there’s always a line. Staff is great and the bagels are just *chefs kiss*

Due to poor service, extremely overpriced mediocre food, poor attitude, and frequent incorrectly made food- have taken business to another shop. In a pinch locally decided to try again. Same issues. Even more expensive, even worse attitude, and food prepared incorrectly. The owner never get orders correct yet also never makes a mistake charging customers exorbitant prices. The lack of competition in Rye continues to drive this poor performance. Stop waiting in line for this nonsense and take business elsewhere.

I got an everything bagel toasted with butter, two of the 2oz bags of chips, a Bai bottle drink and a vitaminwater. Grand total$18.37. I know things have gotten more expensive but those prices are ridiculous. Never again

The bagels are good but almost $40 for a dozen bagels!? And then they also refused to slice them even though I bought a whole dozen and there wasn't a long line behind me. Honestly I can get better bagels in New York City for half the price