BAGEL BRUNCH
This might be our most controversial guide yet, New Yorkers take their Bagels very very seriously, and are willing to fight to the end of time over what their favorites are. No matter what your personal favorite New York City bagel is, we can all agree on one thing; there is no place on Earth that has better bagels than NYC. We can also agree that if your favorite bagel has a rainbow in it, you aren't a true New Yorker....
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Black Seed Bagels
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170 Elizabeth St
New York, NY 10012
(multiple locations)
Black Seed burst onto the scene a few years ago serving its NYC twist on the Montreal style bagel, and quickly became a favorite of NYC food bloggers and everyone else! This spot is also where bagels meet a black tie event: the bagels are so well dressed you’d think some famous food artist put these combos together. From a #3, a tobiko cream cheese, smoked salmon, and butter lettuce bagel, to a #13, ricotta, apple, and honey, the elegance is evident
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Tompkins Square Bagels
165 Avenue A
New York, NY 10009
(multiple locations)
Tompkins Square bagels is pretty much your basic NYC bagel establishment except the execution is always on point. With the perfect amount of cheese oozing out of your sammy, an insane variety of flavored cream cheeses, or even mac & cheese on your bagel, it doesn’t seem like there is much more the bagel world can offer
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Brooklyn Bagels
286 8th Ave #1
New York, NY 10001
(multiple locations)
Don't let the name deceive you, "Brooklyn" is referring to the style of bagel, not the location (it actually has 3 locations in Queens, and 1 in Chelsea) What's really important about these bagels is that they are everything you are looking for in a "true" New York City Bagel; big, crusty on the outside, and perfectly soft and chewy on the inside. Don't overlook this sleeper hit of the NYC bagel scene!
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Kossar’s Bagels and Bialys
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367 Grand St
New York, NY 10002
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Since 1936, Kossar’s has been cranking out epic bagel spreads. Between the Jewish classics, and what they call “newish classics,” this ‘ol bagel shop keeps things interesting. They have pizza bagels, special foi gras spreads, and outstanding deli salads... plus they serve their sandwiches with a Pickle Guy’s pickle, so...
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Pick-A-Bagel
891 8th Ave
New York, NY 10019
(multiple locations)
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With locations all over New York City, Pick-A-Bagel is the perfect compromise for people looking for a classic bagel experience, along with those looking for a more out of the box take on bagels. You will be happy getting an everything bagel with cream cheese and nova, or you can go a little crazy and choose from one of their 20 cream cheeses, which include Peanut Butter, Nutella, and Honey Pecan!
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Zucker's Bagels & Smoked Fish
146 Chambers St
New York, NY 10007
(multiple locations)
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Zucker’s has the specialty bagel sandwich down to a science. Combos with corned beef and hash browns, nova and onion, and smoked bacon and cheddar are entirely drool worthy. With 3 locations around NYC you have no excuse not to stop in.
