Bagels are a classic Big Apple staple. While you can probably find a bagel on the menu of every corner deli, here are our top favourite bagel joints in the city that are guaranteed to satisfy your tastebuds.
Here's 10 must-visit bagel spots to try on your next trip to New York City.
Tompkins Square Bagels
Various Locations
Located in the heart of the East Village, Tompkins Square Bagels is known for its wide array of inventive flavors and toppings. Whether you're in the mood for a classic everything bagel or feeling adventurous with a birthday cake cream cheese spread, they've got you covered. PS: word on the street is that this is Timothee Chalamet’s favourite bagel joint.
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Popup Bagels
177 Thompson St, New York
As the name suggests, Popup Bagels brings a fresh and exciting twist to the bagel scene with its rotating menu of seasonal flavors and pop-up locations across the city. They do fun, crazy collaborations with a ton of brands, the latest ones include a caviar bagel collab with Caviar Kaspia and a beer-infused bagel one with Blue Moon.
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Brooklyn Bagels & Co
286 8th Ave, New York
Bringing a taste of Brooklyn to Manhattan and Queens, Brooklyn Bagels & Co serves up classic New York-style bagels that are hand-rolled and freshly baked every day. With a wide selection of traditional and specialty cream cheeses, as well as hearty breakfast sandwiches, it's no wonder this cozy neighborhood spot is a local favourite. They have a total of five locations throughout Manhattan and Queens.
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Bagel Pub
Various Locations
Originally from Brooklyn, Bagel Pub is a beloved neighborhood institution known for its thick doughy bagels and generous portions. If you’re feeling adventurous, they have a selection of fun flavored cream cheese options, from zataar, jalapeno cheddar, to nutella cream.
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Ess-A-Bagel
Various Locations
A New York institution since 1976, Ess-A-Bagel is famous for its oversized, hand-rolled bagels and mouthwatering array of spreads and toppings. Whether you prefer a classic plain bagel with lox and cream cheese or a hearty egg sandwich on an everything bagel, you can't go wrong with any order here.
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Murray’s Bagels
500 6th Ave, New York
Located in the heart of Greenwich Village, Murray’s Bagels has been serving up some of the city's best hand-rolled, kettle-boiled bagels for over 28 years. With a commitment to quality and tradition, they use only the finest ingredients and time-honored techniques to create their deliciously chewy bagels.
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H&H Bagels
1551 2nd Ave, New York
A New York institution since 1972, H&H Bagels is renowned for its classic, no-frills approach to bagel-making. Using a time-honored recipe and the finest ingredients, they produce some of the city's most iconic and beloved bagels. Whether you prefer a plain bagel with a schmear of cream cheese or a hearty sandwich piled high with your favorite toppings, you can always count on H&H for a delicious and satisfying meal.
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Black Seed Bagels
252 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn
With its Montreal-inspired bagels and inventive flavor combinations, Black Seed Bagels has quickly become a favorite among New Yorkers in search of something a little different. Their wood-fired, hand-rolled bagels are smaller, sweeter, and denser than the traditional New York variety, making them the perfect canvas for their creative toppings and spreads.
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Baz Bagel
181 Grand St, New York
Located in the heart of Little Italy, Baz Bagel puts a modern twist on the classic New York bagel shop with its inventive flavors and stylish decor. From the savory everything bagel topped with scallion cream cheese to the sweet cinnamon raisin bagel slathered in Nutella, there's something for everyone on the menu. If you’re not in the mood for bagels, they also serve a variety of traditional Jewish breakfast items like latkes, lox, and challah.
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Sadelle’s
463 W Broadway, New York
If you’re looking for an elevated bagel dining experience, you need to make a reservation at Sadelle’s. This chic and stylish eatery in SoHo serves up some of the city's most decadent, premium bagels, along with a mouthwatering selection of smoked fish, salads, and pastries that are stacked on a tower.
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