Bagels

Guide

It’s easy to find a good bagel in NYC. But a great one? You’ll find those in this guide.

Neha Talreja, Carina Finn, Carlo Mantuano, Hannah Albertine & Nikko Duren

September 7, 2023

Review

You can’t buy just one bagel at Popup Bagels, but don’t let that deter you from getting at least a dozen of these blistered beauties.

Carina Finn

July 7, 2023

Review

Liberty Bagels is a popular midtown spot that specializes in unusual cream cheese flavors and over-the-top sandwiches.

Carina Finn

April 7, 2023

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At this Korean-infused bagel shop in Astoria, it's all about the Seoul Meets Bagel bulgogi breakfast sandwich. It's our new favorite hangover cure.

Neha Talreja

April 6, 2023

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This pop-up from the Leo team makes some of the best bagels in the city. Get the everything with fennel seeds and flaky salt.

Neha Talreja

September 15, 2022

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The problem with this location of Pick-A-Bagel on 77th and Lex is that you’re just not sure what you’re going to get.

Kenny Yang

September 6, 2022

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Go grab a BEC on one of the huge Tempur-Pedic bagels at this bagel shop in Gramercy.

Neha Talreja

August 23, 2022

Review

Dyker Park bagels is a Bay Ridge bagel shop with a quality cream cheese selection.

Neha Talreja

August 23, 2022

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Terrace Bagels is a classic spot in Windsor Terrace that makes satisfying, straightforward bagels.

Carina Finn

August 23, 2022

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Bagel Hole is a shoebox-sized spot in Park Slope that makes flawless bagels—just don't ask them to toast yours.

Carina Finn

August 16, 2022

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Go to this UWS cafe for all your gluten-free bread, bagel, and bakery needs.

Neha Talreja

August 9, 2022

Review

The Blue Light Speak Cheesy makes some of the best breakfast tacos and sandwiches in NYC.

Carina Finn

July 21, 2022

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This nondescript Prospect Heights restaurant serves incredible Indian food, tasty fusion pizza, and, yes, even good bagels.

Neha Talreja

July 18, 2022

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Absolute Bagels on the Upper West Side makes our favorite bagels in all of New York City. Bring cash and get a Thai iced tea.

Hannah Albertine

January 14, 2022

Review

Russ & Daughters is a smoked fish palace that people come from near and far to experience. It's a true NYC classic.

Hannah Albertine

January 14, 2022

Review

Welcome to West Broadway Reform, Temple Of Hot Bagels.

Andrew Steinthal

January 14, 2022

Review

Are Black Seed Bagels the best bagels in New York City? Is there even such a thing? Can’t we just eat them?

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Chris Stang

Review

Greenberg's Bagels might just be our favorite place to start the day in Bed-Stuy.

Nikko Duren

September 16, 2021

Review

Forest Hills Bagels is a classic bagel counter in the neighborhood that’s usually very busy in the morning.

Nikko Duren

May 20, 2021

Review

Utopia Bagels in Whitestone is a classic bagel establishment that serves excellent breakfast sandwiches as well.

Carlo Mantuano

April 14, 2021

Review

H&H Bagels is a classic NYC bagel spot with locations on the Upper East Side and Upper West Side.

Hannah Albertine

April 14, 2021

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This longstanding Fresh Meadows bagel shop has been around since 1961, and they make inexplicably light bagels you should try.

Hannah Albertine

April 14, 2021

Review

Edith’s is a sandwich counter in Williamsburg that serves pastrami sandwiches, baked goods, and an excellent bagel BEC with latkes.

Nikko Duren

April 9, 2021

Review

Shelsky’s in Cobble Hill is a classic Jewish appetizing and deli spot, with some of the chewiest and best bagels in Brooklyn.

Hannah Albertine

December 2, 2020

Review

Sable’s is the Upper East Side’s best appetizing shop.

Hannah Albertine

February 10, 2020