Originally Posted by
noglider
Funny!
But I have been in Zabars at the most crowded times, and I find it fairly pleasant. Seriously. The staff are helpful and courteous, and it's infectious, as the customers are the same way.
Tom... I'm in Zabars maybe 3 or 4 times a week. Just for the record, I live in Sheepshead Bay and usually make Zabars my last stop in the city. I like their rotisserie chickens and have a soft spot in my teeth for their cinnamon rugalach. I agree that the people working behind the counters are very knowledgable and helpful. It's just the smallness of the space that makes navigating a trying experience. Within the last year, one of the co-owners, who was not part of the Zabar family, died. In the article about him, it was mentioned that he didn't feel right if he could see the sawdust on the floor. He liked it crowded. There's just no room to move around easily, when there are 2 or 3 deep waiting at the deli counter or the appetizing counter. Just to keep this on topic, they never have any bike parts in stock.