that place used to do quite a business before the previous owner's sold it. It's been downhill ever since!

The place was too big for what they sold. I liked their bagels. Now I have to go to Goldbergs in Ramsey
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While Mahwah Bagels was good several years ago they were out of the general area of traffic, they slid downhill very very fast over the last couple of years. If you want a great bagel or bagel sandwich, go visit Fred at the Bagel Express on Franklin Tpk. Best bagel in Mahwah hands down.

JP - there's a lot of people that live up near the Ramapo Centre, and the lunch crowds are large from the companies on Corporate Drive and Ridge Road. A lot of the stores do quite well up there. I agree with Hank that the place was too big to support their offerings.

I work and live in the area and agree with Nick. We could use a great, clean place to get fresh meals on the go. The space is large, but with the right owners and design it could be fabulous! Looking forward to a change! :)

I have a feeling it was not cost effective for the bagel shop, the rent was too high I bet. How the hell did the landlord allow the bagel shop owner to get $59,361.19 in the rears. I mean really how much could the rent of been. Well all I have to say is the landlord better lower the rent if they want to get that space filled or this is going to happen more and more. In these times people are watching every penny, more and more people are bringing their own lunch to work, way cheaper and better food. Most people that bring their own food to work are in better shape then the people rushing out to get fast food, Pay top dollar for somethng greasy that is going to kill you, that makes sense. O well as long as it is fast, that is what really matters.

Before it was Mahwah Bagels the store was great. I went in there once. It was a Sunday morning. They had no fresh bagels, only cream cheese they had was sold in bulk and they were having family issues going on. It doesn't have everything to do with location. It also has to do a lot with how you run a business to make it work!!

The rents too damn high again.

Last night while eating in Sonny and Tony's, I told my wife what this area needs is a homemade ice cream place similar to Van Dyk's. I know Baskin Robbins is there inside Dunkin, but BR just doesn't even come close to Van Dyk's quality. I know for sure it would be a big hit and bring more business to that area for three seasons of the year. Maybe even keep it open year round. I'd definitely go there.

I heard a couple in Mahwah were looking to open it up as a gourmet market that had a deli, bakery, and butcher. It would be great to have a high quality deli as opposed to what Mahwah Bagels offered. The space could definitely be better utilized (and cleaned) as well.

I lived in the townhouses in the late 90's and early 00's and it was busy there and the food was good. Always packed in there. Did it switch owners when it went downhill? It is a great size space and another food place would be great up there with all the businesses and schools nearby.

I work in the area and the place at lunch time was always packed with office workers and high school kids. I agree it was way too big for what it sold. If you want a great sandwich try Spring Street Gourmet Deli, 503 N Franklin Tpke, Ramsey. Fresh and delic, the people who work there are very friendly. Definitely worth the 5 minute drive.

Would love another Lotitos! The best hands down!!

I heard Market Basket was moving in there. It is a perfect building for them and they will be the first to really fill the space. Not to mention they are so good and food always fresh. I hope it's not just a rumor?

Would love to see some kind of yoga/workout studio go into the daycare spot!

I don't think that a yoga/workout studio would last in the day care center