Grand Central Bagel Cafe – American
The air is thick with the comforting scent of toasted dough and freshly brewed coffee, drawing locals into a bustling hub where the morning rush feels like a warm community ritual. Golden, chewy bagels are piled high with velvety flavored cream cheeses or transformed into hearty omelet wraps and herb-crusted focaccia grills that sizzle with savory fillings. Whether you are grabbing a classic egg and cheese for a quick start or lingering over a simple buttered bagel, it is a neighborhood staple that turns the first meal of the day into a soulful, satisfying experience.
245 Centerville Road, Lancaster 17603 https://grandcentralbagel.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
What to order at Grand Central Bagel Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Rockefeller | 29.5 g | 60.8 g |
| Tribeca Club | 6.9 g | 51 g |
| Chicken Taco Salad | 55.9 g | 50.2 g |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar | 42.7 g | 48.3 g |
| Strawberry Salad | 55.6 g | 41.5 g |
| Club Salad | 23.3 g | 39.1 g |
| Times Square | 33.5 g | 34.6 g |
| Carnegie Hall Pastrami | 9.1 g | 33.8 g |
| Buffalo Chicken | 25.4 g | 28.8 g |
| Queens Quesadilla | 7.5 g | 26.9 g |
| Fifth Avenue | 38.7 g | 19 g |
| Chrysler BLT | 72.8 g | 18 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests rave about the savory burgers at Grand, frequently noting that the kitchen takes immense pride in delivering high-quality, flavorful meals. Celebrated for its pleasant ambiance and nice atmosphere, the experience is consistently praised for service that is both helpful and timely.
Menu
Breakfast
- The Classic - $6.5: Meat, egg and cheese on your choice of bagel Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Focaccia Grill - $6.9: Meat, egg, and cheese and roasted red peppers on grilled focaccia Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Focaccia Grill (no meat) - $5.9: Egg, cheese and roasted red peppers on grilled focaccia Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Omelet Wrap - $7.75: 3 eggs, meat and cheese in a wrap Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Omelet Wrap (no meat) - $6.75: 3 eggs and cheese in a wrap Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Egg and cheese - $5.5: Egg and cheese on choice of bagel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Single bagel - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bagel with cream cheese - $3.2 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bagel with flavor cream cheese - $3.35 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bagel with butter - $3.05 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
Deli Board
- Long Island Lox - $11.5: Lox, cream cheese, tomato, and red onion on your choice of bagel Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Rockefeller - $12: Roast beef, provolone cheese, horseradish sauce, lettuce, red onion, and tomato on a cheddar roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greenwich Village - $11.5: Roasted red peppers, lettuce, tomato, green peppers, red onion, cucumber, veggie cream cheese and chipotle mayo on focaccia Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fifth Avenue - $11: Turkey breast, lettuce, tomato, red onion and chipotle mayo on focaccia Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaport Tuna - $11: Tuna salad, cucumber, lettuce, green pepper and tomato in a wrap Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tribeca Club - $12: Ham, roast beef, or turkey with bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, mayo and cheese on your choice of bagel Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chrysler BLT - $11: Classic bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on choice of bagel Dietary tags: Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lady Liberty - $11.5: Ham and Swiss topped with chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onion and chive cream cheese on parmesan roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Times Square - $11: Turkey breast, lettuce, tomato, red onion and pesto mayo on an asiago roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Empire Chicken Salad - $11.5: Chicken salad, bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomato in a wrap Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
From the Grill
- Grand Central Chicken - $11.5: Grilled chicken breast, roasted red peppers, Monterey jack cheese and tomato garlic sauce on an Asiago roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Upper East Side - $12.25: Grilled steak and onions with provolone cheese, avocado, roasted red peppers, and pesto mayo on a parmesan roll Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken - $11.5: Grilled chicken breast, spicy buffalo sauce, bleu cheese dressing, lettuce, and coleslaw on your choice of wrap Available at: dinner, lunch
- Harlem Chicken - $11.5: Grilled chicken breast, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, mayo and deli mustard on a French roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bronx Beef - $11.5: Grilled sliced steak, grilled onion, Monterey Jack cheese, and A1 sauce on a French roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnegie Hall Pastrami - $11.25: Hot pastrami, grilled onion, Swiss cheese, and deli mustard on your choice of a bagel Available at: dinner, lunch
- Park Ave. - $11.5: Grilled ham, Swiss cheese, and onions with coleslaw and thousand island dressing on focaccia Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queens Quesadilla - $12.25: Grilled chicken, red onion, green peppers, and cheddar cheese in a crispy flour tortilla served with salsa and sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broadway... It's a Wrap - $11.25: Grilled chicken breast strips, caesar dressing, red onion, parmesan cheese, lettuce and tomato in a wrap Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ellis Island - $11.75: Grilled pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and thousand island dressing on choice of bagel Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brooklyn BBQ Chicken - $11.75: Grilled chicken, onions, bacon, melted cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce and honey bbq sauce on a wrap Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & Lite Fare
- Grilled Chicken Caesar - $11.25: Mixed greens, chicken breast, tomato, red onion, and Caesar dressing topped with shredded Italian cheese and fresh homemade croutons Available at: dinner, lunch
- Strawberry Salad - $11.75: Fresh spinach, grilled chicken breast, strawberries, feta cheese, and red onions topped with candied almonds and celery seed vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Club Salad - $12.25: Mixed greens, grilled chicken breast, bacon, hard boiled egg, cheddar cheese, tomato, and red onion topped with fresh homemade croutons and your choice of dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Salad - $11.75: Mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, spicy Buffalo chicken, red onion, coleslaw and blue cheese dressing topped with fresh homemade croutons Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Taco Salad - $11.75: Mixed greens, seasoned chicken breast, green peppers, black olives, red onion, tomato, cheddar cheese, salsa, tortilla strips and Southwestern ranch dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Salad - $9.5: Mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, green pepper, hard boiled egg, and red onion topped with fresh homemade croutons and your choice of dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Side Salad - $6.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day - $5.5: Served with homemade croutons or crackers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quiche of the Day - $6.9 Dietary tags: Halal Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Yogurt and Fruit Parfait - $4.25: Low-fat vanilla yogurt with strawberries and granola Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fresh Fruit Cup - $4.25: Pineapple, honeydew, cantaloupe, and red grapes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Sides & Add-ons
- Hashbrown - $1.2 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Add a scoop of Chicken or Tuna Salad - $3.5 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Beverages
- Espresso - $2.75
- Americano - $3
- Cappuccino - $4
- Latte - $4.25
- Café au Lait - $3
- Coffee - $2.25
- Tea - $3
- Chai Tea Latte - $4.75
- Iced Chai Tea Latte - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cafe Mocha - $4.75
- Sugar Free Mocha - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory
- Irish Mocha - $4.75: Chocolate and Irish cream syrup
- White Chocolate Mocha - $4.75
- Caramel Cream - $4.75: Caramel sauce and vanilla syrup
- Raspberry Truffle - $4.75: Ghirardelli white chocolate and raspberry syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cinnamon Honey Latte - $4.75: Cinnamon spice with honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Espresso Smoothie - $5: House espresso blended with low-fat frozen yogurt. Flavors: mocha, caramel, vanilla, vanilla hazelnut
- Fruit Blast - $4.5: Fruit puree blended with ice. Flavors: strawberry, strawberry/banana, mango Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Fruit Smoothie - $5: Low-fat yogurt blended with flavor puree. Flavors: strawberry, strawberry/banana, mango, banana
- Chai or Green Tea Smoothie - $5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Iced Latte - $4.75
- Iced Mocha - $4.75
- Iced Coffee - $3
- Italian Soda - $3.5
- Fresh Brewed Tea - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Fountain Soda - $2.75
Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Central Bagel Cafe
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Grand Central Bagel Cafe by visiting their official website at https://grandcentralbagel.com/ for more information.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include the Focaccia Grill, Omelet Wrap, Long Island Lox, and signature sandwiches like the Greenwich Village and Rockefeller.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Grand Central Bagel Cafe has an overall rating of 5.0/5.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- With a 5.0/5 rating and pleasant atmosphere, this budget-friendly cafe is a well-regarded local hub for casual, high-quality meals.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Grand Central Bagel Cafe is currently operational, with its website and menu information available for customers at https://grandcentralbagel.com/.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The restaurant accommodates diverse diets with vegan, gluten-free, and high-protein options like the Greenwich Village, Fresh Fruit Cup, and various salads.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- This budget-friendly ($) cafe offers excellent value, featuring a perfect 5.0/5 rating and high-quality, flavorful meals praised by guests.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- This budget-friendly cafe is suitable for families, offering a pleasant atmosphere, helpful service, and diverse menu options including burgers and bagels.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- The menu offers vegan, keto, gluten-free, and low-carb options including fresh fruit cups, side salads, and scoops of chicken or tuna salad.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This neighborhood staple is unique for its 5.0/5 rating, pleasant community atmosphere, and highly-praised savory burgers and specialty focaccia grills.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Grand Central Bagel Cafe?
- Rockefeller, at roughly 60.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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