Best Bagels in Manhattan
Based on 0 critic and audience reviews analyzed across Manhattan
The New York bagel needs no introduction. Boiled, baked, and worth fighting over.
2788 Broadway
“An Upper West Side institution where hand-rolled bagels emerge from a revolving oven with a perfect malty crust and pillowy interior.”View more →
Russ & Daughters Cafe
“The café extension of the legendary Lower East Side appetizing shop, serving bagels piled with house-cured lox, sable, and schmear in a sit-down setting that honors over a century of tradition.”
David's Bagels
“A no-frills East Village counter turning out consistently chewy, well-blistered bagels that locals swear by.”View more →
Tompkins Square Bagels
“Hand-rolled and kettle-boiled in the classic style, these Union Square–area bagels have a satisfying chew and golden crust that earned a cult following among downtown regulars.”
Black Seed Bagels
“A Nolita shop bringing Montreal-style wood-fired bagels to New York — smaller, denser, and slightly sweeter than the classic, with a distinctive char from the wood oven.”
Ess-a-Bagel
“A Midtown heavyweight known for oversized, pillowy bagels with an impressive schmear selection.”View more →
BO's Bagels
“A Morningside Heights gem producing hand-rolled bagels with a satisfying crust-to-crumb ratio that rivals the best in the city.”View more →
Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company
“Despite the name, this East Village outpost delivers reliably chewy, generously sized bagels with a wide cream cheese selection that keeps the morning lines moving.”
Tal Bagels
“A Gramercy staple serving dependable New York bagels with a nice crust and soft center.”View more →
Murray's Bagels
“A Greenwich Village institution hand-rolling bagels since 1996.”View more →
Mike's Bagels
“A Washington Heights favorite serving generous, well-made bagels that punch above their weight.”View more →
Bagels & Schmear
“A Gramercy spot offering solid, no-nonsense bagels with a satisfying chew and a curated spread menu that goes beyond the standard cream cheese options.”
Kossar's Bagels & Bialys
“The oldest bialy bakery in America, now on the Upper West Side, producing handmade bagels and bialys with an old-world texture and onion-flecked charm that no modern shop can replicate.”
ARK Bagels
“A Chelsea bagel shop with a loyal following for its well-proportioned, kettle-boiled bagels and creative sandwich builds that make it a solid neighborhood staple.”
Bagel Talk
“An Upper West Side counter serving reliable, fresh-baked bagels with a pleasant chew and a straightforward selection of classic toppings.”
Bagels & Co.
“An Upper East Side neighborhood shop producing consistently good bagels with a nice crust and airy interior that satisfies the morning crowd without the downtown hype.”
Hudson Bagel
“A Hell's Kitchen grab-and-go serving fresh, no-frills bagels with solid fundamentals — good chew, decent crust, and quick service for the Midtown West commute.”
