Bagels are the supreme breakfast in New York going well with cream cheese, lox, bacon, peanut butter, and so much more! New York is the creator of bagels in the morning before work so there are thousands of options to choose from.

We've compiled a list of the best bustling cafes, breakfast joints, and bagel shops in New York City deserving of the title "Best Bagel in New York". Check out our 212Area Guide for the best bagels in NYC and more restaurants in New York!

Ess-a-Bagel
4.3  5 Rating (2)
831 3rd Ave, New York NY, 10022
Ess-A-Bagel offers fresh bagels, pastries, coffee and more in New York City. Much of our food is kosher. At Ess-A-Bagel, we do “Everything on a Bagel!"...
Absolute Bagels
Restaurant $$
2788 Broadway, New York NY, 10025
Bakery and coffeehouse in the upper west side
Liberty Bagels
Restaurant $$
260 W 35th St,, New York NY, 10001
Welcome to Midtown Bagels on 35th Street in Manhattan, New York. We opened our doors in May of 2018! Come by and say hello and enjoy one of our bagels!
Russ & Daughters
Restaurant $
179 E Houston St, New York NY, 10002
Appetizing Since 1914 Purveyors of the highest quality smoked fish, caviar, and specialty foods, Russ & Daughters is New York's premier appetizing shop....
Tompkins Square Bagels
4.8  5 Rating (8)
165 Avenue A, New York NY, 10009
Handrolled Bagels that are baked by hand each day using an age old process that delivers an exceptional product to our guests that cant be found on every...
Bagel Belly
Restaurant $
114 3rd Avenue, New York NY, 10003
A specialty bagel shop freshly bakes hand rolled and kettle boiled bagel everyday. Special bagels include organic and rainbow bagels. House-made cheese...
Bagel Boss - Manhattan
Restaurant $$
263 1st Ave, New York NY, 10003
At Bagel Boss in New York City, it begins with a bagel and ends with brilliance. We always strive to give our customers the best, and our kosher bakery...
Broadway Bagel
Restaurant $$
2658 Broadway, New York NY, 10025
Bagel Shop on Broadway, New York, NY Corner storefront offering hand-rolled bagels, pancakes & specialty sandwiches morning to night.
Zucker's Bagels & Smoked Fish
Restaurant $
370 Lexington Avenue, New York NY, 10017
Tribeca, Flatiron, Grand Central and Upper West Side's favorite neighborhood bagel shop! Offering traditional NYC hand-rolled bagels, baked daily in our...
Pick A Bagel
Restaurant $$
102 North End Ave, New York NY, 10282
Whether you're craving a quick bite or looking to treat yourself to a delicious meal, you can now order your Pick A Bagel favorites for takeout or delivery.
Murrays Bagels Chelsea
Restaurant $
242 8th Ave, New York NY, 10011
Located on 8th Avenue, between 22nd and 23rd Streets.
Kossar's
Restaurant $
367 Grand St, New York NY, 10002
Kossar’s has been selling world famous bialys and bagels on the Lower East Side of NY since 1936. Voted "Top 5 in NYC" it remains a landmark to this...
Sadelle's
3.9  4 Rating (1)
463 W Broadway, New York NY, 10012
Sadelle's is a bakery and restaurant from Major Food Group and Melissa Weller located in the heart of SoHo.
Leo's Bagels
Restaurant $$
3 Hanover Sq, New York NY, 10004
Leo's Bagels makes hand-rolled bagels throughout the day! Located at 3 Hanover Square, New York City, in the Financial District. http://www.leosbagels.com