Regarding Brendel's Bagels and Eatery of Hauppauge, I feel so very fortunate to have, within walking distance from my home,... read more a place as wonderful as this to purchase at least two delicious meals a day if I so choose. Although, retired but not from the food business, both my father and grandfather were proprietors of retail food establishments and I do have some idea how difficult it is to run a successful eatery such as Brendel's. Upon entering one encounters a bright, sparkling cleanliness and the various foods and salads are most pleasing to the eye as they are, more importantly, pleasing to the tongue. One could wonder how this level of excellence can be maintained day after day until one encounters the staff who make it all happen. They are talented, attentive and efficient at what they do. They are a diverse group, each with their own style and charm but with the common goal to serve the customers pleasantly and without hesitation. Richie, the store manager, is like a captain of a well practiced team, the training and coordination of which is most likely his doing. Over time I've come to appreciate how well and with precision they move along getting the food ready to be served and waiting on customers with as little difficulty as possible. read less - 6/23/2020
