The 100 Best Bakeries in Manhattan
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The best bakeries in Manhattan, according to the experts: Food & Wine, The 50, and The New York Times have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Lysée comes out on top.
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Librae Bakery and Russ & Daughters Cafe hold the next two places. BagelUp shows up on more of this list than any other guide, with The New York Times close behind.
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Rank 1. Lysée
Dessert Korean
The corn cake is not corn: it's sponge coated in piped kernels of corn mousse, and it stops people in their tracks. Lysée is a dessert gallery in the Flatiron where Eunji Lee, a Food & Wine Best New Chef, applies French technique to Korean flavors like yuja and brown rice, then displays the results on lit tables as though daring you to eat them. North America's Best Pastry Chef at the 50 Best, 2026. Go prepared to feel slightly intimidated by a cake.
The awards
- Food & Wine Food & Wine: Best New Chefs · Eunji Lee
- The 50 The 50: North America's Best Pastry Chef Award 2026, sponsored by Valrhona · North America's 50 Best Restaurants · Eunji Lee
- The New York Times The New York Times: 22 of the Best Bakeries Across the U.S. Right Now
- Food & Wine Best New Chefs · Eunji Lee
- The 50 North America's Best Pastry Chef Award 2026, sponsored by Valrhona · North America's 50 Best Restaurants · Eunji Lee
- The New York Times 22 of the Best Bakeries Across the U.S. Right Now
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Rank 2. Librae Bakery
Middle Eastern Bakery
The awards
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bakery
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Bakeries in NYC
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Croissants In NYC
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bakery
- The Infatuation The Best Bakeries in NYC
- The Infatuation The Best Croissants In NYC
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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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A U-shaped bar anchors this Danish coffee shop, where streamlined taps for cold drinks share space with a proper V60 setup and a counter lined with pastries worth stopping for. La Cabra built a following in Copenhagen before planting roots on the Lower East Side, and the East Village original still draws a crowd that treats croissants and a carefully pulled espresso as a reasonable reason to leave the house.
The awards
- Eater Eater: The Best Coffee Shops in New York City
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Bakeries in NYC
- Eater Eater: The Best Croissants in NYC
- Eater The Best Coffee Shops in New York City
- The Infatuation The Best Bakeries in NYC
- Eater The Best Croissants in NYC
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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
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Rank 6. Bánh by Lauren
French Vietnamese Bakery
Pandan honeycomb cake in a shade of green that has no business being that vivid sets the tone at this Vietnamese-French bakery in Chinatown. Lauren Tran, formerly of Gramercy Tavern, started as a pop-up during the pandemic and landed in a brick-and-mortar that draws a line before most people have had coffee. Chiffon cakes, macarons, and savory scones packed with Chinese sausage and cheddar fill the case. A James Beard Outstanding Bakery semifinalist in 2026.
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- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bakery
- The New York Times The New York Times: 22 of the Best Bakeries Across the U.S. Right Now
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bakery
- The New York Times 22 of the Best Bakeries Across the U.S. Right Now
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- The Infatuation The Infatuation: #4 · The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked
- BagelUp BagelUp: #14 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
- Eater Eater: The Best Bagels in New York City
- The Infatuation #4 · The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked
- BagelUp #14 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
- Eater The Best Bagels in New York City
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Rank 7. 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
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Rank 7. Eli Zabar
Bakery
The awards
- Wine Enthusiast Wine Enthusiast: Forward 50 Restaurants
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Rank 7. 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
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Rank 7. 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
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Rank 7. 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
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Rank 7. 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
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- 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
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- 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
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Rank 16. Cafe Sabarsky
Austrian Bakery
Inside the Neue Galerie on Museum Mile, this Viennese kaffeehaus occupies a dark-paneled room upholstered in Otto Wagner fabric, which sets the tone quickly. The cafe serves schnitzel and goulash, but the cakes are the real argument for coming: Sachertorte, Linzer torte, and a chocolate mousse number with far more going on than the name suggests. The crowd tends toward the museum-going and the unhurried, which fits the pace of the place perfectly.
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
- Eater Eater: Where to Eat Brunch in New York City
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- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Bakeries in NYC
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Croissants In NYC
- Eater Eater: The Best Croissants in NYC
- The Infatuation The Best Bakeries in NYC
- The Infatuation The Best Croissants In NYC
- Eater The Best Croissants in NYC
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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
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Rank 17. 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
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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
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The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Bakeries in NYC
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Croissants In NYC
- Eater Eater: The Best Croissants in NYC
- The Infatuation The Best Bakeries in NYC
- The Infatuation The Best Croissants In NYC
- Eater The Best Croissants in NYC
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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
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- 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
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- 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
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Rank 23. 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
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Rank 23. 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
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Rank 23. 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
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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
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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
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Rank 23. 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
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Rank 31. 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
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Rank 31. Bagels & Schmear
NY-Style Bakery
The awards
- BagelUp #24 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
- Eater The Best Bagels in New York City
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The awards
- BagelUp #18 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
- Time Out The 18 best bagels in NYC
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- The Infatuation #7 · The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked
- BagelUp #25 · The Definitive 30 Best Bagel Shops in New York City
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Rank 31. Frenchette Bakery
French Bakery
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- Eater Eater: The Best Croissants in NYC
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Croissants In NYC
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Rank 38. Dominique Ansel Bakery
French Bakery
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- Eater Eater: The Best New Restaurants in America
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Croissants In NYC
- Eater Eater: The Best Restaurants in Soho
- Eater The Best New Restaurants in America
- The Infatuation The Best Croissants In NYC
- Eater The Best Restaurants in Soho
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Rank 38. 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
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Rank 40. 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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Rank 41. Lady Wong
Malaysian-Inspired Bakery
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Bakeries in NYC
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Asian Dessert Spots In NYC
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- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Bakeries in NYC
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: Black and White Cookie · 25 Iconic Dishes That Define New York
- The Infatuation The Best Bakeries in NYC
- The Infatuation Black and White Cookie · 25 Iconic Dishes That Define New York
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Mismatched chairs, flour-dusted pastry cases, and the low roar of Columbia students debating things that will not change the world: this cash-only cafe on Amsterdam Avenue has been doing its thing across from the Cathedral of St. John the Divine forever. The European pastries run from morning to close, the coffee is strong, and nobody is in any hurry for you to leave.
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- AAA AAA: Approved
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- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Bakeries in NYC
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- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Bakeries in NYC
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- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Bakeries in NYC
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- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Bakeries in NYC
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Rank 44. The Donut Pub
Doughnut Shop
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- The New York Times The New York Times: The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
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- The New York Times The New York Times: The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
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- The New York Times The New York Times: The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
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- The New York Times The New York Times: The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
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- The New York Times The New York Times: The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
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- The New York Times The New York Times: The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
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- The New York Times The New York Times: The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
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- The New York Times The New York Times: The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
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Rank 50. Make My Cake
Southern
The awards
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2024 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bakery
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Rank 50. Make My Cake
Southern Bakery
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- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2024 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bakery
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Rank 50. Tal Bagels
NY-Style Bakery
The awards
- The New York Times The New York Times: The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
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Rank 50. Tal Bagels
NY-Style Bakery
The awards
- The New York Times The New York Times: The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
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Rank 50. Tal Bagels
NY-Style Bakery
The awards
- The New York Times The New York Times: The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
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- The New York Times The New York Times: The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
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- The New York Times The New York Times: The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
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Rank 65. Aux Merveilleux de Fred
French Bakery
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Rank 65. Bagel Market
NY-Style Bakery
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Rank 65. Bagel Market
NY-Style Bakery
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Rank 65. Bagel Market
NY-Style Bakery
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Rank 65. Bagel Market
NY-style Bakery
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Rank 65. Bagel Point
NY-Style Bakery
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Rank 65. Bagel Pub
NY-Style Bakery
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Rank 65. Bagel Pub
NY-Style Bakery
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Rank 65. Bagel Pub
NY-Style Bakery
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Rank 65. Bagel Talk
NY-Style Bakery
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Rank 65. Bagels & Co
Bakery
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- The Infatuation The Infatuation: #8 · The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked
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Rank 65. Bagels on the Square
NY-Style Bakery
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Rank 65. Bagelworks
NY-Style Bakery
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Rank 65. Black Seed - Nolita
Montreal-style Bakery
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- Time Out Time Out: The 18 best bagels in NYC
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- The Infatuation The Infatuation: #14 · The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked
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Rank 65. Bub's Bakery NYC
Gluten-Free Bagel Shop
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- The New York Times The New York Times: The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
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Rank 65. Dominique Ansel Workshop
French Bakery
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Rank 65. Grandaisy Bakery
Italian Bakery
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- Time Out Time Out: The 18 best bagels in NYC
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Rank 65. Kossar's
Bakery
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- Time Out Time Out: The 18 best bagels in NYC
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Rank 65. Mei Lai Wah
Chinese Bakery
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- The Infatuation The Infatuation: #19 · The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked
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Rank 65. Orwasher's Bakery
Eastern European Bakery
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- Time Out Time Out: The 18 best bagels in NYC
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Rank 65. Tall Poppy
French Bakery
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