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Apollo Bagels

4.4 (468 reviews)
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Belinda T.

This was an interesting experience as a visitor from LA--instead of grabbing a famous New York bagel, I wound up here for some LA-style bagels?! Is LA-style a thing? I'm calling it that since I've been to so many bagel shops back home serving bagels almost identical to this. $15 for the lox was a good price, although none of the bagels are heavily topped. Also got a white fish which had a very conservative amount of fish, and a very meh tomato bagel. Our favorite was definitely the lox. The toppings were fresh and the bagel toasted crispy with a nice chew. My friends (not from LA) all loved it, it was just fine for me, although I can see why there's hype since this is way different than the traditional NY bagel. Got here shortly after opening and there was no line. Waited less than 10 min from time of order to receiving our food. The freshly squeezed OJ was kinda expensive but good. At least it's better than Courage and I'll die on that hill.

Rohini G.

I sadly don't like a classic NY style or Long Island style bagel (I know). I find them to dense, doughy, and hard to get through. I was told to try Apollo's since the sourdough makes them fluffy. I really loved mine. Tried the tomato and scallion cream cheese on an everything bagel. The everything seasoning was generous, the bagel was perfectly toasted without burning the seasoning, and the salt and pepper on top if the tomato was perfection too. Cream cheese generous but not too heavy. The open face presentation makes both halves of the bagel well balanced and easier to eat. Worth the hype and definitely one of the top spots in the city.

Bagel with cream cheese and tomato
Ailun H.

The first time I had Apollo Bagels last June at their Williamsburg location, it genuinely changed my life. The sesame bagel with cream cheese and tomato was phenomenal. The tomatoes were insanely sweet and juicy, perfectly seasoned, and the bagel itself had that loud, crispy crunch in every bite. My friend and I went to this Apollo Bagels location this past Sunday for lunch. There was a short line, but we ordered and received our bagels within 20 minutes. Fortunately, we found a spot next to the door to enjoy them. BAGEL WITH CREAM CHEESE AND TOMATO - 7 While there was still sparks, there was no fireworks this time. It didn't quite have the same magic as the first time. The bagel was still perfectly crispy, but the tomatoes just weren't as good. They're probably not in season, which made a noticeable difference. BAGEL WITH SMOKED SALMON, CREAM CHEESE, CAPER, RED ONION, DILL - 15 This was was pretty mediocre. The salmon was a bit plain, not really smoky or buttery, and overall it tasted like something I could easily make at home. Still a solid spot with one of the best bagels I've had in NYC. I'll have to buy a half dozen to bring home during my next trip.

Tomato bagel
Felicia Y.

Worth the hype! So yummy and filling The bagel was crisped to perfection while maintaining a soft and fluffy interior. I loved the oil and pepper bits that came through with the tomato. (Could've used more pepper but I think that about everything) The whitefish salad was also yummy (there are some bones in there). It was almost giving mashed potato to me. Not very salty, which I appreciated. We got it on the side and added it to the tomato bagel. No complaints There's no seating inside and like one seating area outside so you might have to go to the park nearby to eat.

Bagel with whitefish
Bryan K.

I always thought bagels were just decent--not something I'd go out of my way for or consider a must-stop while food touring. This place completely changed my mind. I couldn't believe I went back twice. The prices are unbelievably fair, especially compared to other spots that tend to overcharge. The portions are excellent--it really feels like the chef is working magic. I'll be coming back every time I visit New York. Easily one of the best meals I've had in NYC.

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Megan K.

Went to Apollo on Thursday around 11am, there was no line. Ordered right away and we got our food in less than 10 minutes! The staff was very friendly and a bit on the chattier side which is awesome (: Ordered the lox everything bagel with scallion cream cheese (which was worth the upgrade as it added to the taste). The ratio of toppings to bread was ideal, so the flavor and texture profile was quite balanced. The fish was very fresh, not slimy whatsoever. I was honestly surprised by the capers they used too! I can tell they were very top quality. The fresh dill on top also tied everything together amazingly. The bagel itself was lightly toasted on the outside with a puffy yeasty center. It had a slight crunch when bit into.

Smoked Salmon Bagel
Srinanda G.

Worth the hype!!! Got the smoked salmon bagel and I really liked it. Def was a lot more filling than I expected and ended up saving the rest for later. Thought the topping to bagel ratio was perfect. There was a bit of a line but it moves along pretty fast.

Alisa J.

Loved the bagel. So fluffy and good texture. The salmon isn't the best quality salmon ever. But the tomato bagel was definitely worth the hype and delicious. Service was very quick and line moved quickly as well.

Kathryn W.

How good can a bagel really be? This style is similar to what we have in LA so I didn't think too much about it. But this really is my favorite bagel I've tried so far. Something about the cream cheese just taste different Next time I will try to tomato one

Plain bagel with smoked salmon, dill, capers, cream cheese, and red onion
Briana N.

Not too much of a line when you go in the afternoon!! The bagels here are definitely crispier than your normal bagel, which I love. But there definitely are times when I'm craving the breadier chew. I wish I was hungrier, I definitely would have tried the whitefish which im always a sucker for. But I went for the scallion cream cheese and tomato instead, and ended up loving the tomato more than I thought I would.

Bagel with smoked salmon, cream cheese, caper, red onion, dill
Jocelyn L.

I had just eaten Thompson St. Bagels with my friends, and while walking around that area in East Village, we stumbled upon Apollo Bagels. There was a huge line, of at least 50 people, waiting outside on the sidewalk. At that time, I couldn't stomach another Lox Sandwich for my short 3-day trip in NYC. But I vowed that next time I came to NYC, I would return, as the Yelp pictures looked amazing. So I came back this time with my husband, and there was literally no line outside. What happened?! There was a small line inside of 5 people, I probably waited 5 mins line to order. It maybe took another 6-7 mins to receive my order. I got the Smoked Salmon bagel with the dill, capers, and red onion. I ordered the sesame bun, which was nicely toasted. It comes out cut already, served open-face in the to-go box provided. It was good, but I can't say it was amazing. The smoked salmon on the bagel was just a thin layer too, not much. The bagel was nicely toasted though, nice and hot. Overall, even though it was a good lox, I felt disappointed that it wasn't better, after all that anticipation. I really need to stick to my favorite, Russ & Daughters, for my next trip to NYC and wanting a good Lox.

Smoked Salmon Bagel
Crystal Z.

Ambiance - prepare to be in line outside, small space inside to order/to wait for your order, benches outside to sit/eat Service - staff was speedy with preparing the order Food - smoked salmon bagel was amazing (everything bagel was crisp & chewy, smoked salmon also wasn't too salty & rich in flavor)

Everything bagel smoked salmon
Liz M.

This was such a good bagel!!! So happy I stopped to check it out. This place was packed and when you walked by it had such a yummy smell coming out of the doors so we had stop and try it.

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I got the everything bagel with scallion cream cheese with the tomato and it truly blew my tastebuds away.

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