The 100 Best Bagel Shops in the United States
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The best bagel shops in the United States, according to the experts: the James Beard Awards, Bon Appétit, and The New York Times have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Starship Bagel comes out on top, and the good stuff runs deepest in New York.
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Russ & Daughters Cafe and PopUp Bagels hold the next two places. BagelUp shows up on more of this list than any other guide, with Bon Appétit close behind.
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Rank 1. Starship Bagel
NY-Style Bakery
The bagels here are kettle-boiled and hand-rolled, and the owner once won New York's Bagelfest twice, which is its own kind of declaration. This is a counter-order bagel shop with a line out the door and spreads that work for both the plain-schmear traditionalist and whoever orders the avocado toast-but-make-it-a-bagel sandwich. A James Beard nominee two years running, and on Eater's Dallas essentials list. Get there early, or just accept the wait.
The awards
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2025 · Nominee · Outstanding Bakery
- Bon Appétit Bon Appétit: The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bakery
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Nominee · Outstanding Bakery
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bakery
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Rank 2. Starship Bagel
NY-Style Bakery
The awards
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2025 · Nominee · Outstanding Bakery
- Bon Appétit Bon Appétit: The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bakery
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Nominee · Outstanding Bakery
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bakery
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Rank 3. Russ & Daughters Cafe
Old-School Jewish Café
The smoked fish counter on Orchard Street has been an institution since forever, and Russ & Daughters is the appetizing shop New York trots out whenever it needs to prove a point. White-jacketed servers, a pristine deli case, egg creams, bagels, and Scottish salmon done multiple ways. The Michelin Bib Gourmand nod keeps it honest: the food is the whole point, and the regulars at the counter have known that for years.
The awards
- The New York Times The New York Times: 2014 · 2 stars · Restaurant Review
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Bib Gourmand
- Eater Eater: The Best Classic Restaurants in NYC
- The New York Times 2014 · 2 stars · Restaurant Review
- Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
- Eater The Best Classic Restaurants in NYC
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Rank 4. Starship Bagel
NY-Style Bakery
The awards
- Bon Appétit Bon Appétit: The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bakery
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bakery
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bakery
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bakery
Why #4, not #5
Both places show 83. This one's exact Score is 83.45 and the next is 83.33, so it ranks first. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #4 Starship Bagel (this place) 83.45
- #5 PopUp Bagels 83.33
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Every bagel here comes out hot, and that's non-negotiable. This Greenwich Village bagel shop forgoes the plastic knife entirely: you rip, you dip into one of several cream cheeses pulled straight from the fridge, and that's the deal. The bagels run smaller and darker than the New York standard, which will either bother you or convert you. The New York Times and Eater have both put it on their short lists, so the line is rarely short.
The awards
- The New York Times The New York Times: The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
- BagelUp BagelUp: #2 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: #6 · The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked
- The New York Times The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
- BagelUp #2 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
- The Infatuation #6 · The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked
Why #5, between #4 and #6
The places on either side also show 83. This one's exact Score is 83.33, the one above is 83.45 and the one below is 82.86, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #4 Starship Bagel 83.45
- #5 PopUp Bagels (this place) 83.33
- #6 Poppy Bagels 82.86
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Rank 6. Poppy Bagels
Bagel Shop
A bagel shop in Temescal that quietly reframes the whole New York-versus-everywhere-else argument by not entering it. Poppy turns out the classics, lox, whitefish, schmears of every persuasion, but the open-face seasonal veg sandwich is the point: California produce stacked on a proper bagel, finished with salsa macha for heat. Bon Appétit named it among the very best bagels in the country, New York included.
The awards
- Bon Appétit Bon Appétit: The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
- San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco Chronicle: Best bagels in the San Francisco Bay Area
- San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco Chronicle: Best restaurants in Oakland
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
- San Francisco Chronicle Best bagels in the San Francisco Bay Area
- San Francisco Chronicle Best restaurants in Oakland
Why #6, between #5 and #7
The places on either side also show 83. This one's exact Score is 82.9, the one above is 83.3 and the one below is 82.6, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #5 PopUp Bagels 83.3
- #6 Poppy Bagels (this place) 82.9
- #7 El Bagel 82.6
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Rank 7. El Bagel
Bakery
El Bagel is a Biscayne Boulevard bagel shop where the line out the door is part of the architecture. The bagels come out blistered and bubbly on the crust, then get stuffed and wrapped tight in parchment, which is how a Miami bagel ends up with guava in it. Bon Appétit once declared these among the very best in the country, outside New York, a distinction New Yorkers will note and then ignore.
The awards
- Bon Appétit Bon Appétit: The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: #22 · The 25 Best Restaurants In Miami
- Eater Eater: 38 Essential Restaurants in Miami
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
- The Infatuation #22 · The 25 Best Restaurants In Miami
- Eater 38 Essential Restaurants in Miami
Why #7, not #6
Both places show 83. This one's exact Score is 82.6 and the one above is 82.9, so it ranks second. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #6 Poppy Bagels 82.9
- #7 El Bagel (this place) 82.6
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Bagels hang in metal racks draped with white sheets, a nod to the coin-operated laundry this place used to be. Now it's an all-day pizza and bagel shop on Balboa, mornings given over to coffee from Grand Coffee and a solid bagel lineup that runs from egg to rye, with schmears folded through green onion or spiked with Calabrian chiles. The San Francisco Chronicle named it among the top bagels in the Bay Area, and a Top 100 restaurant pick followed.
The awards
- San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco Chronicle: Best bagels in the San Francisco Bay Area
- San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco Chronicle: #85 · Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The 19 Best Pizza Places In San Francisco
- San Francisco Chronicle Best bagels in the San Francisco Bay Area
- San Francisco Chronicle #85 · Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area
- The Infatuation The 19 Best Pizza Places In San Francisco
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The awards
- Eater The Best Breakfasts in New York
- BagelUp #4 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
- The New York Times The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
Why #9, not #10
Both places show 80. This one's exact Score is 80.4 and the next is 80.3, so it ranks first. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #9 Russ & Daughters (this place) 80.4
- #10 Sadelle’s 80.3
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This is the Vegas branch of a New York all-day cafe, a sunny, Tiffany-blue dining room beside the Bellagio's botanical gardens where bagels arrive stacked in three-tier towers. It's fancy for a place that mostly sells eggs and fish salad, so the Strip's fully rested and the freshly regretful sit side by side over grapefruit cocktails. Grab a sticky bun from the cart up front on your way out.
The awards
- Eater Eater: Las Vegas’s Best Breakfast Restaurants
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The 15 Best Breakfast Spots In Las Vegas
- Eater Eater: The Best Bagels in Las Vegas
- Eater Las Vegas’s Best Breakfast Restaurants
- The Infatuation The 15 Best Breakfast Spots In Las Vegas
- Eater The Best Bagels in Las Vegas
Why #10, between #9 and #11
The places on either side also show 80. This one's exact Score is 80.3, the one above is 80.4 and the one below is 80.1, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #9 Russ & Daughters 80.4
- #10 Sadelle’s (this place) 80.3
- #11 Utopia Bagels 80.1
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Rank 11. Utopia Bagels
NY-Style Bakery
The awards
- BagelUp BagelUp: #1 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: #12 · The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: Everything Bagel, Scallion Cream Cheese & Sliced Lox · 25 Iconic Dishes That Define New York
- BagelUp #1 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
- The Infatuation #12 · The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked
- The Infatuation Everything Bagel, Scallion Cream Cheese & Sliced Lox · 25 Iconic Dishes That Define New York
Why #11, between #10 and #12
The places on either side also show 80. This one's exact Score is 80.1, the one above is 80.3 and the one below is 80.0, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #10 Sadelle’s 80.3
- #11 Utopia Bagels (this place) 80.1
- #12 Chicken Dog Bagels 80.0
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Rank 12. Chicken Dog Bagels
Bagel Shop
The awards
- Bon Appétit Bon Appétit: The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
- San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco Chronicle: Best bagels in the San Francisco Bay Area
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
- San Francisco Chronicle Best bagels in the San Francisco Bay Area
Why #12, between #11 and #13
The places on either side also show 80. This one's exact Score is 79.97, the one above is 80.13 and the one below is 79.96, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #11 Utopia Bagels 80.13
- #12 Chicken Dog Bagels (this place) 79.97
- #13 Bagelfeld's 79.96
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Rank 13. Bagelfeld's
NY-Style Bakery
The bagels sell out most mornings, which tells you most of what you need to know. This East Thomas bagel shop turns out hand-rolled New York-style rounds with a crackly crust and a properly chewy pull, and the everything and jalapeño cheddar have built a quiet cult following across Phoenix. Bon Appétit named it among the top bagels in the country outside New York. Set your alarm, or find them at a handful of local cafes if you sleep in.
The awards
- Bon Appétit Bon Appétit: The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
- AZ Central AZ Central: The 100 Best Metro Phoenix Restaurants
- Phoenix New Times Phoenix New Times: 2025 · Best Bagels · Best of Phoenix
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
- AZ Central The 100 Best Metro Phoenix Restaurants
- Phoenix New Times 2025 · Best Bagels · Best of Phoenix
Why #13, between #12 and #14
The places on either side also show 80. This one's exact Score is 79.96, the one above is 79.97 and the one below is 79.54, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #12 Chicken Dog Bagels 79.97
- #13 Bagelfeld's (this place) 79.96
- #14 PopUp Bagels 79.54
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Rank 14. PopUp Bagels
Bakery
The awards
- The New York Times The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
- BagelUp #2 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
A Tie
Four places have the exact same Score, so they share #14. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #14 PopUp Bagels (this place) 79.536
- #14 PopUp Bagels 79.536
- #14 PopUp Bagels 79.536
- #14 PopUp Bagels 79.536
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Rank 14. PopUp Bagels
Bakery
The awards
- The New York Times The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
- BagelUp #2 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
A Tie
Four places have the exact same Score, so they share #14. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #14 PopUp Bagels 79.536
- #14 PopUp Bagels (this place) 79.536
- #14 PopUp Bagels 79.536
- #14 PopUp Bagels 79.536
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Rank 14. PopUp Bagels
Bakery
The awards
- The New York Times The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
- BagelUp #2 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
A Tie
Four places have the exact same Score, so they share #14. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #14 PopUp Bagels 79.536
- #14 PopUp Bagels 79.536
- #14 PopUp Bagels (this place) 79.536
- #14 PopUp Bagels 79.536
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Rank 14. PopUp Bagels
Bakery
The awards
- The New York Times The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
- BagelUp #2 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
A Tie
Four places have the exact same Score, so they share #14. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #14 PopUp Bagels 79.536
- #14 PopUp Bagels 79.536
- #14 PopUp Bagels 79.536
- #14 PopUp Bagels (this place) 79.536
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The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: #4 · The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked
- Eater Eater: The Best Bagels in New York City
- BagelUp BagelUp: #14 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
- The Infatuation #4 · The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked
- Eater The Best Bagels in New York City
- BagelUp #14 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
A Tie
Three places have the exact same Score, so they share #18. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #18 Apollo Bagels (this place) 79.513
- #18 Bo's Bagels 79.513
- #18 Tompkins Square Bagels 79.513
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Rank 18. Bo's Bagels
NY-Style Bakery
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: #5 · The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked
- Time Out Time Out: The 18 best bagels in NYC
- Eater Eater: The Best Bagels in New York City
- The Infatuation #5 · The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked
- Time Out The 18 best bagels in NYC
- Eater The Best Bagels in New York City
A Tie
Three places have the exact same Score, so they share #18. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #18 Apollo Bagels 79.513
- #18 Bo's Bagels (this place) 79.513
- #18 Tompkins Square Bagels 79.513
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The awards
- BagelUp BagelUp: #9 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
- Time Out Time Out: The 18 best bagels in NYC
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: #17 · The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked
- BagelUp #9 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
- Time Out The 18 best bagels in NYC
- The Infatuation #17 · The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked
A Tie
Three places have the exact same Score, so they share #18. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #18 Apollo Bagels 79.513
- #18 Bo's Bagels 79.513
- #18 Tompkins Square Bagels (this place) 79.513
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Rank 21. Call Your Mother
NY-Style Bakery
The awards
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
- 5280 The 43 Best Places to Brunch in Denver
A Tie
Two places have the exact same Score, so they share #21. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #21 Call Your Mother (this place) 79.473
- #21 Call Your Mother Deli 79.473
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Rank 21. Call Your Mother Deli
NY-Style Bakery
The awards
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
- 5280 The 43 Best Places to Brunch in Denver
A Tie
Two places have the exact same Score, so they share #21. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #21 Call Your Mother 79.473
- #21 Call Your Mother Deli (this place) 79.473
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The awards
- The Infatuation #1 · The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked
- BagelUp #3 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
- Eater The Best Bagels in New York City
Why #23, not #24
Both places show 78. This one's exact Score is 78.3 and the next is 78.1, so it ranks first. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #23 Ess-a-Bagel (this place) 78.3
- #24 Liberty Bagels 78.1
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Rank 24. Liberty Bagels
NY-Style Bakery
The awards
- BagelUp #8 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
- The Infatuation #2 · The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked
- The New York Times The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
Why #24, between #23 and #25
The places on either side also show 78. This one's exact Score is 78.1, the one above is 78.3 and the one below is 78.0, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #23 Ess-a-Bagel 78.3
- #24 Liberty Bagels (this place) 78.1
- #25 Russ & Daughters 78.0
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The awards
- BagelUp #4 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
- Time Out The 18 best bagels in NYC
- The New York Times The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
Why #25, between #24 and #26
The places on either side also show 78. This one's exact Score is 78.0, the one above is 78.1 and the one below is 77.9, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #24 Liberty Bagels 78.1
- #25 Russ & Daughters (this place) 78.0
- #26 Belle's 77.9
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Rank 26. Belle's
Bakery
The awards
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
- Eater The Best Restaurants in Highland Park
Why #26, between #25 and #27
The places on either side also show 78. This one's exact Score is 77.9, the one above is 78.0 and the one below is 77.6, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #25 Russ & Daughters 78.0
- #26 Belle's (this place) 77.9
- #27 Siegel's Bagelmania 77.6
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Rank 27. Siegel's Bagelmania
Bagel Shop
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The 15 Best Breakfast Spots In Las Vegas
- Eater Eater: The Best Bagels in Las Vegas
- The Infatuation The 15 Best Breakfast Spots In Las Vegas
- Eater The Best Bagels in Las Vegas
Why #27, not #26
Both places show 78. This one's exact Score is 77.6 and the one above is 77.9, so it ranks second. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #26 Belle's 77.9
- #27 Siegel's Bagelmania (this place) 77.6
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The salmon here gets cured and smoked in-house, which tells you most of what you need to know about how seriously this bagel shop takes itself. Schlok's sits just off the Panhandle, turning out traditional malty bagels with a thin, crisp crust and a caper schmear that leans hard into brine. Co-founded by a chef with Michelin-starred kitchen time, it punches well above the cream-cheese-from-a-tub competition.
The awards
- San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco Chronicle: Best bagels in the San Francisco Bay Area
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The 18 Best Restaurants In NoPa
- San Francisco Chronicle Best bagels in the San Francisco Bay Area
- The Infatuation The 18 Best Restaurants In NoPa
Why #28, not #29
Both places show 77. This one's exact Score is 77.42 and the next is 77.39, so it ranks first. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #28 Schlok's (this place) 77.42
- #29 Bagel Pub 77.39
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Rank 29. Bagel Pub
NY-Style Bakery
Stainless steel baskets lined with egg everything and pumpernickel everything tell you all you need to know before you've even ordered. This Crown Heights bagel shop turns out chewy, substantial rounds that hold up to the ambitious sandwich menu, where chipotle-bacon cream cheese and asparagus on a breakfast sandwich feel less weird than they should. The weekend line goes out the door, which at a bagel shop is either a warning or a recommendation, depending on how much you've had to eat.
The awards
- The Infatuation #10 · The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked
- Eater The Best Bagels in New York City
- BagelUp #6 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
A Tie
Two places have the exact same Score, so they share #29. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #29 Bagel Pub (this place) 77.394
- #29 Shelsky's Brooklyn Bagels 77.394
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The mission here is explicit: no rainbow bagels, no blueberry bagels, no what Peter Shelsky calls the "shiksa bagel." This Park Slope bagel shop makes small, crust-forward rounds in the New York tradition, though the Sichuan peppercorn bagel, a nod to the long Jewish-Chinese-food alliance, bends the rules just enough. The New York Times named it among the city's best, which is the only endorsement that really matters in this particular argument.
The awards
- BagelUp #11 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
- The New York Times The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
- Eater The Best Bagels in New York City
A Tie
Two places have the exact same Score, so they share #29. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #29 Bagel Pub 77.394
- #29 Shelsky's Brooklyn Bagels (this place) 77.394
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Rank 31. Best Bagel & Coffee
Bagel Shop
Some of the bagels here are so large they've lost their holes entirely, which feels like a metaphor for Midtown but is actually just breakfast. This no-frills bagel shop near Penn Station runs like a commuter train that actually shows up: the line moves, the bagels come out hot, and the chewy, twisty exterior is what you came for. The New York Times named it among the city's best, and the 8 a.m. crowd would agree without looking up.
The awards
- The New York Times The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
- The Infatuation #11 · The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked
- BagelUp #29 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
A Tie
Two places have the exact same Score, so they share #31. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #31 Best Bagel & Coffee (this place) 76.742
- #31 Terrace Bagels 76.742
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The awards
- The Infatuation #18 · The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked
- BagelUp #22 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
- The New York Times The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
A Tie
Two places have the exact same Score, so they share #31. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #31 Best Bagel & Coffee 76.742
- #31 Terrace Bagels (this place) 76.742
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The awards
- Bon Appétit Bon Appétit: The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
- Bon Appétit Bon Appétit: America's Best New Restaurants
- Portland Press Herald Portland Press Herald: Best 75 places to eat and drink in Greater Portland
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
- Bon Appétit America's Best New Restaurants
- Portland Press Herald Best 75 places to eat and drink in Greater Portland
A Tie
Two places have the exact same Score, so they share #33. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #33 Rose Foods (this place) 76.185
- #33 Rover Bagel 76.185
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The awards
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
- Portland Press Herald Best 75 places to eat and drink in Greater Portland
A Tie
Two places have the exact same Score, so they share #33. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #33 Rose Foods 76.185
- #33 Rover Bagel (this place) 76.185
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Rank 35. Pearl's Bagels
Bagel Shop
The awards
- AAA AAA: Approved
- The Washington Post The Washington Post: #1 · The Best Bagels in D.C.
- AAA Approved
- The Washington Post #1 · The Best Bagels in D.C.
Why #35, not #33
Both places show 76. This one's exact Score is 75.6 and the one above is 76.2, so it ranks second. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #33 Rover Bagel 76.2
- #35 Pearl's Bagels (this place) 75.6
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Rank 36. Utopia Bagels
NY-Style Bakery
The awards
- BagelUp #1 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
- The New York Times The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
Why #36, not #37
Both places show 75. This one's exact Score is 75.49 and the next is 75.00, so it ranks first. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #36 Utopia Bagels (this place) 75.49
- #37 Liberty Bagels 75.00
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Rank 37. Liberty Bagels
NY-Style Bakery
The awards
- BagelUp #8 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
- The New York Times The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
A Tie
Six places have the exact same Score, so they share #37. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #37 Liberty Bagels (this place) 74.996
- #37 Liberty Bagels 74.996
- #37 Liberty Bagels 74.996
- #37 Russ & Daughters 74.996
- #37 Tompkins Square Bagels 74.996
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Rank 37. Liberty Bagels
NY-Style Bakery
The awards
- BagelUp #8 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
- The New York Times The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
A Tie
Six places have the exact same Score, so they share #37. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #37 Liberty Bagels 74.996
- #37 Liberty Bagels (this place) 74.996
- #37 Liberty Bagels 74.996
- #37 Russ & Daughters 74.996
- #37 Tompkins Square Bagels 74.996
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Rank 37. Liberty Bagels
NY-Style Bakery
The awards
- BagelUp #8 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
- The New York Times The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
A Tie
Six places have the exact same Score, so they share #37. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #37 Liberty Bagels 74.996
- #37 Liberty Bagels 74.996
- #37 Liberty Bagels (this place) 74.996
- #37 Russ & Daughters 74.996
- #37 Tompkins Square Bagels 74.996
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The awards
- BagelUp #4 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
- The New York Times The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
A Tie
Six places have the exact same Score, so they share #37. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #37 Liberty Bagels 74.996
- #37 Liberty Bagels 74.996
- #37 Russ & Daughters (this place) 74.996
- #37 Tompkins Square Bagels 74.996
- #37 Tompkins Square Bagels 74.996
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The awards
- BagelUp #9 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
- The New York Times The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
A Tie
Six places have the exact same Score, so they share #37. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #37 Liberty Bagels 74.996
- #37 Liberty Bagels 74.996
- #37 Russ & Daughters 74.996
- #37 Tompkins Square Bagels (this place) 74.996
- #37 Tompkins Square Bagels 74.996
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The awards
- BagelUp #9 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
- The New York Times The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
A Tie
Six places have the exact same Score, so they share #37. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #37 Liberty Bagels 74.996
- #37 Liberty Bagels 74.996
- #37 Russ & Daughters 74.996
- #37 Tompkins Square Bagels 74.996
- #37 Tompkins Square Bagels (this place) 74.996
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The awards
- BagelUp #14 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
- The New York Times The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
A Tie
Five places have the exact same Score, so they share #43. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #43 Apollo Bagels (this place) 74.738
- #43 Apollo Bagels 74.738
- #43 Apollo Bagels 74.738
- #43 Bergen Bagels 74.738
- #43 Tal Bagels 74.738
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The awards
- BagelUp #14 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
- The New York Times The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
A Tie
Five places have the exact same Score, so they share #43. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #43 Apollo Bagels 74.738
- #43 Apollo Bagels (this place) 74.738
- #43 Apollo Bagels 74.738
- #43 Bergen Bagels 74.738
- #43 Tal Bagels 74.738
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The awards
- BagelUp #14 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
- The New York Times The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
A Tie
Five places have the exact same Score, so they share #43. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #43 Apollo Bagels 74.738
- #43 Apollo Bagels 74.738
- #43 Apollo Bagels (this place) 74.738
- #43 Bergen Bagels 74.738
- #43 Tal Bagels 74.738
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Rank 43. Bergen Bagels
NY-Style Bakery
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: #16 · The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked
- The New York Times The New York Times: The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
- The Infatuation #16 · The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked
- The New York Times The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
A Tie
Five places have the exact same Score, so they share #43. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #43 Apollo Bagels 74.738
- #43 Apollo Bagels 74.738
- #43 Apollo Bagels 74.738
- #43 Bergen Bagels (this place) 74.738
- #43 Tal Bagels 74.738
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Rank 43. Tal Bagels
NY-Style Bakery
The awards
- Eater Eater: The Best Bagels in New York City
- The New York Times The New York Times: The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
- Eater The Best Bagels in New York City
- The New York Times The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
A Tie
Five places have the exact same Score, so they share #43. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #43 Apollo Bagels 74.738
- #43 Apollo Bagels 74.738
- #43 Apollo Bagels 74.738
- #43 Bergen Bagels 74.738
- #43 Tal Bagels (this place) 74.738
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Rank 48. Bagel Pub
NY-Style Bakery
The awards
- BagelUp #6 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
- Time Out The 18 best bagels in NYC
A Tie
Six places have the exact same Score, so they share #48. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #48 Bagel Pub (this place) 74.365
- #48 Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company 74.365
- #48 David's Bagels 74.365
- #48 Ess-a-Bagel 74.365
- #48 Knickerbocker Bagel 74.365
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Rank 48. Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company
Bagel Shop
The awards
- BagelUp #10 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
- Eater The Best Bagels in New York City
A Tie
Six places have the exact same Score, so they share #48. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #48 Bagel Pub 74.365
- #48 Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company (this place) 74.365
- #48 David's Bagels 74.365
- #48 Ess-a-Bagel 74.365
- #48 Knickerbocker Bagel 74.365
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The awards
- The Infatuation #7 · The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked
- BagelUp #25 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
A Tie
Six places have the exact same Score, so they share #48. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #48 Bagel Pub 74.365
- #48 Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company 74.365
- #48 David's Bagels (this place) 74.365
- #48 Ess-a-Bagel 74.365
- #48 Knickerbocker Bagel 74.365
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The awards
- BagelUp #3 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
- Time Out The 18 best bagels in NYC
A Tie
Six places have the exact same Score, so they share #48. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #48 Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company 74.365
- #48 David's Bagels 74.365
- #48 Ess-a-Bagel (this place) 74.365
- #48 Knickerbocker Bagel 74.365
- #48 Shelsky's of Brooklyn 74.365
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The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: #3 · The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked
- The New York Times The New York Times: The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
- The Infatuation #3 · The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked
- The New York Times The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
A Tie
Six places have the exact same Score, so they share #48. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #48 Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company 74.365
- #48 David's Bagels 74.365
- #48 Ess-a-Bagel 74.365
- #48 Knickerbocker Bagel (this place) 74.365
- #48 Shelsky's of Brooklyn 74.365
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The awards
- The Infatuation #9 · The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked
- BagelUp #11 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
A Tie
Six places have the exact same Score, so they share #48. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #48 Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company 74.365
- #48 David's Bagels 74.365
- #48 Ess-a-Bagel 74.365
- #48 Knickerbocker Bagel 74.365
- #48 Shelsky's of Brooklyn (this place) 74.365
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Rank 54. Allie Boy's Bagelry & Luncheonette
Bagel Shop
The pastrami chop cheese bagel sandwich with sport peppers, provolone, and a house special sauce is the kind of thing you think about on the drive home. This Walker's Point corner bagel shop goes well beyond schmears, running latkes, lox, matzo ball soup, and fried spiced sugar bagels through a menu that feels more like a deli daydream than a quick stop. Casual, counter-service, and busy on weekends.
The awards
- Eater The 38 Best Restaurants in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- OnMilwaukee Top picks in Metro Milwaukee
Why #54, between #48 and #55
The places on either side also show 74. This one's exact Score is 74.0, the one above is 74.4 and the one below is 73.9, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #48 Shelsky's of Brooklyn 74.4
- #54 Allie Boy's Bagelry & Luncheonette (this place) 74.0
- #55 Wheated 73.9
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Rank 55. Wheated
Pizzeria
The New Haven-style pies here are cooked to a serious crunch, with dough pressed thinner than the Connecticut purists would sanction and a tangy, oregano-heavy tomato sauce that makes a decent argument for staying in Brooklyn. Wheated is a Ditmas Park pizzeria with a full bar that also does bagels, so the menu has range. The New York Times put it on their best pizza in New York list, which is the kind of thing that fills a neighborhood spot fast.
The awards
- The New York Times The New York Times: 2021 · Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- The New York Times The New York Times: The 22 Best Pizza Places in New York Right Now
- BagelUp BagelUp: #30 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
- The New York Times 2021 · Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- The New York Times The 22 Best Pizza Places in New York Right Now
- BagelUp #30 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
Why #55, between #54 and #56
The places on either side also show 74. This one's exact Score is 73.9, the one above is 74.0 and the one below is 73.6, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #54 Allie Boy's Bagelry & Luncheonette 74.0
- #55 Wheated (this place) 73.9
- #56 2788 Bagels 73.6
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Rank 56. 2788 Bagels
Bakery
The awards
- Time Out Time Out: The 18 best bagels in NYC
- The New York Times The New York Times: The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
- Time Out The 18 best bagels in NYC
- The New York Times The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
A Tie
Nine places have the exact same Score, so they share #56. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #56 2788 Bagels (this place) 73.626
- #56 Bagel Hole 73.626
- #56 Bagel Joint 73.626
- #56 Bagel Oasis 73.626
- #56 Bagels & Schmear 73.626
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Rank 56. Bagel Hole
NY-Style Bakery
The awards
- BagelUp #12 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
- The Infatuation #15 · The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked
A Tie
Nine places have the exact same Score, so they share #56. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #56 2788 Bagels 73.626
- #56 Bagel Hole (this place) 73.626
- #56 Bagel Joint 73.626
- #56 Bagel Oasis 73.626
- #56 Bagels & Schmear 73.626
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Rank 56. Bagel Joint
Fusion Jewish Bagel Shop
The awards
- Eater The Best Bagels in New York City
- BagelUp #16 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
A Tie
Nine places have the exact same Score, so they share #56. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #56 2788 Bagels 73.626
- #56 Bagel Hole 73.626
- #56 Bagel Joint (this place) 73.626
- #56 Bagel Oasis 73.626
- #56 Bagels & Schmear 73.626
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The awards
- Time Out Time Out: The 18 best bagels in NYC
- The New York Times The New York Times: The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
- Time Out The 18 best bagels in NYC
- The New York Times The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
A Tie
Nine places have the exact same Score, so they share #56. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #56 Bagel Hole 73.626
- #56 Bagel Joint 73.626
- #56 Bagel Oasis (this place) 73.626
- #56 Bagels & Schmear 73.626
- #56 Baz 73.626
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Rank 56. Bagels & Schmear
NY-Style Bakery
The awards
- Eater The Best Bagels in New York City
- BagelUp #24 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
A Tie
Nine places have the exact same Score, so they share #56. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #56 Bagel Joint 73.626
- #56 Bagel Oasis 73.626
- #56 Bagels & Schmear (this place) 73.626
- #56 Baz 73.626
- #56 Between the Bagel 73.626
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The awards
- Time Out The 18 best bagels in NYC
- BagelUp #18 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
A Tie
Nine places have the exact same Score, so they share #56. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #56 Bagel Oasis 73.626
- #56 Bagels & Schmear 73.626
- #56 Baz (this place) 73.626
- #56 Between the Bagel 73.626
- #56 Greenberg’s Bagels 73.626
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Rank 56. Between the Bagel
Bakery
The awards
- Eater The Best Bagels in New York City
- BagelUp #13 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
A Tie
Nine places have the exact same Score, so they share #56. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #56 Bagels & Schmear 73.626
- #56 Baz 73.626
- #56 Between the Bagel (this place) 73.626
- #56 Greenberg’s Bagels 73.626
- #56 Murray's Bagels 73.626
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The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: #13 · The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked
- Time Out Time Out: The 18 best bagels in NYC
- The Infatuation #13 · The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked
- Time Out The 18 best bagels in NYC
A Tie
Nine places have the exact same Score, so they share #56. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #56 Bagels & Schmear 73.626
- #56 Baz 73.626
- #56 Between the Bagel 73.626
- #56 Greenberg’s Bagels (this place) 73.626
- #56 Murray's Bagels 73.626
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The awards
- Time Out The 18 best bagels in NYC
- Eater The Best Bagels in New York City
A Tie
Nine places have the exact same Score, so they share #56. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #56 Bagels & Schmear 73.626
- #56 Baz 73.626
- #56 Between the Bagel 73.626
- #56 Greenberg’s Bagels 73.626
- #56 Murray's Bagels (this place) 73.626
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The awards
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
- Eater The Best New Restaurants in America
- Bon Appétit America's Best New Restaurants
Why #65, not #66
Both places show 73. This one's exact Score is 73.3 and the next is 73.0, so it ranks first. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #65 Call Your Mother (this place) 73.3
- #66 Sadelle's 73.0
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Rank 66. Sadelle's
Bakery
Bagels arrive stacked on wooden dowels here, which tells you most of what you need to know about the vibe. This is Major Food Group's theatrical, not-quite-kosher take on a Jewish appetizing shop in Soho, where seed-crusted bagels anchor spreads of lox, sable, and sturgeon, and there's a full caviar section for when a schmear feels insufficiently dramatic. Budget accordingly; this crowd did not come to save money.
The awards
- The New York Times The New York Times: 2016 · 1 star · Restaurant Review
- Time Out Time Out: The 18 best bagels in NYC
- Eater Eater: The Best Restaurants in Soho
- The New York Times 2016 · 1 star · Restaurant Review
- Time Out The 18 best bagels in NYC
- Eater The Best Restaurants in Soho
Why #66, not #65
Both places show 73. This one's exact Score is 73.0 and the one above is 73.3, so it ranks second. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #65 Call Your Mother 73.3
- #66 Sadelle's (this place) 73.0
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Rank 67. Fisher's Deli
NY-Style American
The awards
- The Las Vegas Review Journal The Las Vegas Review Journal: The Top 100 Restaurants in Las Vegas
- Eater Eater: The Best Bagels in Las Vegas
- The Las Vegas Review Journal The Top 100 Restaurants in Las Vegas
- Eater The Best Bagels in Las Vegas
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Rank 68. Mark's Off Madison
Old-School Italian Bagel Shop
The awards
- The New York Times 2021 · Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- Esquire #35 · The Best New Restaurants in America
- BagelUp #15 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
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The awards
- The New York Times The New York Times: The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
- The New York Times The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
Why #69, not #70
Both places show 67. This one's exact Score is 67.4 and the next is 67.2, so it ranks first. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #69 PopUp Bagels (this place) 67.4
- #70 Grossman’s Noshery & Bar 67.2
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Rank 70. Grossman’s Noshery & Bar
New York Jewish Deli
The sourdough starter for the bagels here is fed with imported Brooklyn water, a detail that tells you exactly where this deli-bar's loyalties lie. Grossman's is a relaxed Jewish-style deli and cocktail bar in Santa Rosa, turning out knishes, latkes, and chopped liver in a corner of California that doesn't see nearly enough of them. The San Francisco Chronicle named it among the best restaurants in Sonoma County and called its bagels the best in the Bay Area.
The awards
- San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco Chronicle: Best bagels in the San Francisco Bay Area
- San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco Chronicle: Best restaurants in Sonoma County
- San Francisco Chronicle Best bagels in the San Francisco Bay Area
- San Francisco Chronicle Best restaurants in Sonoma County
Why #70, between #69 and #71
The places on either side also show 67. This one's exact Score is 67.2, the one above is 67.4 and the one below is 66.6, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #69 PopUp Bagels 67.4
- #70 Grossman’s Noshery & Bar (this place) 67.2
- #71 Bagelsaurus 66.6
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Rank 71. Bagelsaurus
Bakery
The awards
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
A Tie
There are 22 places with the exact same Score, so they share #71. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #71 Bagelsaurus (this place) 66.643
- #71 Benchwarmers Bagels and Coffee 66.643
- #71 Bernstein's Bagels 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
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The awards
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
- Bon Appétit America's Best New Restaurants
A Tie
There are 22 places with the exact same Score, so they share #71. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #71 Bagelsaurus 66.643
- #71 Benchwarmers Bagels and Coffee (this place) 66.643
- #71 Bernstein's Bagels 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
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Rank 71. Bernstein's Bagels
Bakery
The awards
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
A Tie
There are 22 places with the exact same Score, so they share #71. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #71 Bagelsaurus 66.643
- #71 Benchwarmers Bagels and Coffee 66.643
- #71 Bernstein's Bagels (this place) 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
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The awards
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
A Tie
There are 22 places with the exact same Score, so they share #71. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #71 Benchwarmers Bagels and Coffee 66.643
- #71 Bernstein's Bagels 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother (this place) 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
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The awards
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
A Tie
There are 22 places with the exact same Score, so they share #71. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #71 Bernstein's Bagels 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother (this place) 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
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Rank 71. Call Your Mother
Bakery
The awards
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
A Tie
There are 22 places with the exact same Score, so they share #71. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother (this place) 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
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The awards
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
A Tie
There are 22 places with the exact same Score, so they share #71. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother (this place) 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
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The awards
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
A Tie
There are 22 places with the exact same Score, so they share #71. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother (this place) 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
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Rank 71. Call Your Mother
Bakery
The awards
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
A Tie
There are 22 places with the exact same Score, so they share #71. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother (this place) 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
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The awards
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
A Tie
There are 22 places with the exact same Score, so they share #71. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother (this place) 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
- #71 Courage Bagels 66.643
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The awards
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
A Tie
There are 22 places with the exact same Score, so they share #71. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother (this place) 66.643
- #71 Courage Bagels 66.643
- #71 Emerald City Bagels 66.643
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Rank 71. Courage Bagels
Montreal-Inspired Bakery
The awards
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
A Tie
There are 22 places with the exact same Score, so they share #71. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
- #71 Courage Bagels (this place) 66.643
- #71 Emerald City Bagels 66.643
- #71 Emerald City Bagels 66.643
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Rank 71. Emerald City Bagels
NY-Style Bakery
The awards
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
A Tie
There are 22 places with the exact same Score, so they share #71. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #71 Call Your Mother 66.643
- #71 Courage Bagels 66.643
- #71 Emerald City Bagels (this place) 66.643
- #71 Emerald City Bagels 66.643
- #71 Flour Moon Bagels 66.643
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Rank 71. Emerald City Bagels
NY-Style Bakery
The awards
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
A Tie
There are 22 places with the exact same Score, so they share #71. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #71 Courage Bagels 66.643
- #71 Emerald City Bagels 66.643
- #71 Emerald City Bagels (this place) 66.643
- #71 Flour Moon Bagels 66.643
- #71 Layla Bagels & Coffee 66.643
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The awards
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
A Tie
There are 22 places with the exact same Score, so they share #71. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #71 Emerald City Bagels 66.643
- #71 Emerald City Bagels 66.643
- #71 Flour Moon Bagels (this place) 66.643
- #71 Layla Bagels & Coffee 66.643
- #71 Maury's 66.643
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The awards
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
A Tie
There are 22 places with the exact same Score, so they share #71. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #71 Emerald City Bagels 66.643
- #71 Flour Moon Bagels 66.643
- #71 Layla Bagels & Coffee (this place) 66.643
- #71 Maury's 66.643
- #71 Pigeon Bagels 66.643
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The awards
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
A Tie
There are 22 places with the exact same Score, so they share #71. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #71 Flour Moon Bagels 66.643
- #71 Layla Bagels & Coffee 66.643
- #71 Maury's (this place) 66.643
- #71 Pigeon Bagels 66.643
- #71 Ruby's Bagels 66.643
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Rank 71. Pigeon Bagels
Bakery
The awards
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
A Tie
There are 22 places with the exact same Score, so they share #71. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #71 Layla Bagels & Coffee 66.643
- #71 Maury's 66.643
- #71 Pigeon Bagels (this place) 66.643
- #71 Ruby's Bagels 66.643
- #71 Sidedoor Bagel 66.643
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Rank 71. Ruby's Bagels
Bakery
The awards
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
A Tie
There are 22 places with the exact same Score, so they share #71. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #71 Maury's 66.643
- #71 Pigeon Bagels 66.643
- #71 Ruby's Bagels (this place) 66.643
- #71 Sidedoor Bagel 66.643
- #71 Tali's Bagels 66.643
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Rank 71. Sidedoor Bagel
Bakery
The awards
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
A Tie
There are 22 places with the exact same Score, so they share #71. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #71 Pigeon Bagels 66.643
- #71 Ruby's Bagels 66.643
- #71 Sidedoor Bagel (this place) 66.643
- #71 Tali's Bagels 66.643
- #71 The Lox Bagel Shop 66.643
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Rank 71. Tali's Bagels
Bakery
The awards
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
A Tie
There are 22 places with the exact same Score, so they share #71. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #71 Pigeon Bagels 66.643
- #71 Ruby's Bagels 66.643
- #71 Sidedoor Bagel 66.643
- #71 Tali's Bagels (this place) 66.643
- #71 The Lox Bagel Shop 66.643
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Rank 71. The Lox Bagel Shop
Bakery
The awards
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
A Tie
There are 22 places with the exact same Score, so they share #71. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #71 Pigeon Bagels 66.643
- #71 Ruby's Bagels 66.643
- #71 Sidedoor Bagel 66.643
- #71 Tali's Bagels 66.643
- #71 The Lox Bagel Shop (this place) 66.643
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Rank 93. The Bagel Cafe
New York American Bagel Shop
The awards
- Eater Las Vegas’s Best Breakfast Restaurants
- Eater The Best Bagels in Las Vegas
Why #93, not #71
Both places show 67. This one's exact Score is 66.57 and the one above is 66.64, so it ranks second. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #71 The Lox Bagel Shop 66.64
- #93 The Bagel Cafe (this place) 66.57
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Rank 94. Boichik Bagels
Bagel Shop
The line outside this Berkeley bagel shop has been there since day one and shows no sign of leaving. Boichik turns out chubby, chewy, malty New York-style bagels, kosher and done traditionally: salt bagels heavy with big sea-salt flakes, pumpernickel baked nearly chocolate-dark. The San Francisco Chronicle named them the Bay Area's best. Cream cheese runs from plain whipped to Hatch chile, and the house-made whitefish salad sandwich makes a strong case for staying.
The awards
- San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco Chronicle: Best bagels in the San Francisco Bay Area
- San Francisco Chronicle Best bagels in the San Francisco Bay Area
A Tie
Four places have the exact same Score, so they share #94. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #94 Boichik Bagels (this place) 66.144
- #94 Hella Bagels 66.144
- #94 The Bagel Mill 66.144
- #94 Winston's Cafe & Bakery 66.144
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Rank 94. Hella Bagels
NY-Style Bakery
A bagel shop that graduated from popup to a proper Albany storefront, Hella Bagels turns out rounds with the kind of chew that makes you feel like your jaw is doing something worthwhile. The patio, ringed in beige and rust tones that happen to match the bagels, is a nice place to work through a sandwich. The San Francisco Chronicle named them the Bay Area's best.
The awards
- San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco Chronicle: Best bagels in the San Francisco Bay Area
- San Francisco Chronicle Best bagels in the San Francisco Bay Area
A Tie
Four places have the exact same Score, so they share #94. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #94 Boichik Bagels 66.144
- #94 Hella Bagels (this place) 66.144
- #94 The Bagel Mill 66.144
- #94 Winston's Cafe & Bakery 66.144
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Rank 94. The Bagel Mill
Bagel Shop
The bagels here start as whole wheat grain, stone-milled on-site before the dough even exists. This Petaluma bagel shop runs a 36-hour process using sourdough starter, so the finished product lands somewhere between New York tradition and Northern California obsession. Toppings skew local and organic, and the menu stretches from classic to pesto and pizza. The San Francisco Chronicle named it the Bay Area's best.
The awards
- San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco Chronicle: Best bagels in the San Francisco Bay Area
- San Francisco Chronicle Best bagels in the San Francisco Bay Area
A Tie
Four places have the exact same Score, so they share #94. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #94 Boichik Bagels 66.144
- #94 Hella Bagels 66.144
- #94 The Bagel Mill (this place) 66.144
- #94 Winston's Cafe & Bakery 66.144
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Rank 94. Winston's Cafe & Bakery
Filipino Cocktail Bar
The awards
- San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco Chronicle: Best bagels in the San Francisco Bay Area
- San Francisco Chronicle Best bagels in the San Francisco Bay Area
A Tie
Four places have the exact same Score, so they share #94. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #94 Boichik Bagels 66.144
- #94 Hella Bagels 66.144
- #94 The Bagel Mill 66.144
- #94 Winston's Cafe & Bakery (this place) 66.144
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Rank 98. Big Bon Bodega
Bagel Shop
The awards
- AAA AAA: Approved
- AAA Approved
Why #98, not #94
Both places show 66. This one's exact Score is 65.7 and the one above is 66.1, so it ranks second. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #94 Winston's Cafe & Bakery 66.1
- #98 Big Bon Bodega (this place) 65.7
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Rank 99. Proper Bagel
Bagel Shop
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The 15 Best Bakeries In Nashville
- The Infatuation The 15 Best Bakeries In Nashville
Why #99, not #100
Both places show 65. This one's exact Score is 65.4 and the next is 64.7, so it ranks first. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #99 Proper Bagel (this place) 65.4
- #100 5 Borough Bagels 64.7
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Rank 100. 5 Borough Bagels
Bagel Shop
A bagel shop and deli in suburban Des Moines with a New York fixation, right down to sandwiches named for boroughs and landmarks. The bagels and bialys are baked in-house, the cream cheeses come blended with things like Sriracha and bacon, and the Bronx, a BLT with Sriracha cream cheese and banana peppers, suggests the kitchen isn't playing it safe. Espresso drinks and fresh-squeezed juices round it out for the morning crowd.
The awards
- Eater The 36 Best Restaurants in Des Moines, Iowa
A Tie
Two places have the exact same Score, so they share #100. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #100 5 Borough Bagels (this place) 64.672
- #100 The Bagel Bin 64.672