Review: Sunrise Bagels and Deli (bagel) and Mama’s Boy Burgers (frozen custard)
Heyyyy
I’ve gone incognito on this sub and on Reddit in general for some time. I’ve returned to tout a couple wins - and I love to talk about food, so I’ll stick with that here.
Finally made it out to Kingston to Sunrise Bagels. This place was a recommendation from a friend a long while back. I have several places on my list of food places to visit, so I’ll be around for a while. Plus, New York rules. Anyway, as for my bagel sandwich review: When I tell you I NEVER order food at a shop, I mean it. Usually order a dozen then make my own sammies at home. BEC on everything was to die: crispy, pillowy, salty. The BEC was a little thin compared to the bagel but the ratio was satisfying. Took a bite of a plain bagel and they’re very similar to Broadstreet (no egg bagel, unfortunately). They’re bready, not doughy. I wouldn’t call this a NYC bagel. My palate is burned from the BEC so I can’t tell how yeasty/flavorful the bagels are on their own, yet, but they smell nice and yeasty with a really decent crust on them. BEC and a doz bagels was $20 - I’m here for that.
There was a question about where to get custard (NOT soft serve) and one of the recommendations was Mama’s Boy Burgers. I’m sitting in the parking lot, post custard. I had no idea it was up by Hunter Mountain. Anyway, for my review: I got the medium vanilla custard on a waffle cone, $7.50 (not too bad but definitely not cheap). OMG, it was good. I forgot how nice and rich custard is compared to soft serve. No stink to soft serve but I prefer a more rounded flavor and this custard has it. It was sweet, but not too sweet and very, very satisfying. I bought a ninja creami about 18 mos ago and have been really refining some delicious recipes with it, but GD this custard was delicious. Well worth the trip out here. I had no idea it was just past Kaaterskill Falls! I have my post-hike ice cream joint out here now.
Anyway, both spots get two thumbs up from me. I tend to specialize in bagels, pastries and ice cream. Always happy to discuss those. Happy Saturday!
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