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    Best Bagel & Coffee

    4.5 (5.2k reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Chipotle Chicken Sandwich
    Melinda H.

    The store is bright and inviting with lots of pictures and coffee smells! The perfect breakfast stop for hungry travelers! The portions were generous the ingredients were fresh and everyone left full and happy.

    Sesame bagel with Lox Spread
    Mike G.

    Really good bagels here this morning. We both went with sesame...my wife had basic cream cheese, while I had the lox spread. Luckily we found a table to stand at to eat and drink our coffee. It took a while for our order to come out because they were quite busy. Good spot for a reasonably priced breakfast.

    New Yorker Sandwich
    Julyana T.

    Very affordable. Extensive menu to choose from. The place is mostly for to-go. There're few tables and chairs for dining in. Personally, I prefer the flavor of the savory sandwich compared to my blueberry.

    Asiago Cheese Bagel
    Courtnay B.

    Ordered online and bagels were ready when we arrived. Bagels were good but the cream cheese was lighter than I expected based on the pictures. I had the Asiago cheese bagel and the rest of the fam had plain and sesame.

    Barry S.

    This was the driest bagel I've ever had. This can't be the nyc bagels people rave about?? They need to add garlic aïoli or mayo to the bag and cheese bagels

    Spicy C2
    Lori D.

    So many choices. I loved mine. Salmon was amazing especially with egg salad. I agree that the bagels aren't the best I have had but better than what we have in NC. My husband had the spicy jack and son had spicy C2. It wasn't very spicy. He wasn't impressed. My husband said his was ok. I think they were just being crabby.

    Cream cheese options
    Ali H.

    While doing some sightseeing in NYC, I was looking for a true delicious New York bagel and found Best Bagel & Coffee. They have so many options bagels, cream cheeses and bagel sandwiches. I went with the classic everything bagel toasted with lox cream cheese. The lox cream cheese wasnt too fishy, it was just plain cream cheese with chunks of lox. I was slightly worried it might be too much but it was the perfect amount of flavor, not overpowering. The location is right near Madison square garden and close to Times Square. It was really busy and they don't have many tables so I ended up getting my bagel and eating it in a park in the city.

    Taylor Ham Egg & Cheese Sandwich w/ tots, salt pepper and ketchup
    Melissa R.

    Do they love up to their name?! I'd say so! I ordered a Taylor ham, egg, cheese with tots & salt/pepper/ketchup on a tasted whole wheat everything bagel and did it hit the spot!! WOW best bagel sandwich I've had in a long time. I went super early on a Saturday morning and there were just a few people waiting for their food, no line yet at 7:15am but I can imagine it picks up later on on the weekends and even more so during the day. A friend who was visiting said it was packed with teens/young adults close to 9am on a Friday. Anyway, I ordered pickup from Grubhub just in case! It was ready on time and everything. I also had an almond milk cappuccino sweetened with honey and it was also delicious - so smooth. Ambience seemed pretty laid back with a few tables.

    Variety
    Chris W.

    Great tasting chewy bagels, definitely on the larger side. Deli meat special was a disappointment, thin slices of average quality meat with a couple slices American cheese and mayo. Not much of a line on a weekday compared to the bagel spot across the street. No bathrooms FYI.

    Ham, egg white and cheese onion bagel
    Francis V.

    What I ordered: ham, egg white and cheese onion bagel - it was good. They ran out of Asiago cheese bagels so I had to get onion Service: service was quick. Sure there's a line but the line moves fast because the order takers are not playing. You better be ready when it's your time to order and pay attention because they will keep yelling next customer if you are not there when the person in front of you is finish. Once you order there's a lot of people standing in a crowd waiting for their order; just stand with them and before you know if your order is ready. It's super quick. Ambiance: crowded and loud but in a good way

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    Aida F.

    Honestly, this place was very overwhelming. It was very crowded on a Friday morning, tons of people. You get in a huge line that looks like it's going to take forever and to be quite honest it moves very, very quickly. I mean so quickly you better know what you wanna order by the time you get to the front. But don't fret if not, they will just take the people behind you if they are ready first. It's very "New York style" to just kind of like they'll just take whoever is ready doesn't matter who's in the front of the line but you do feel more rushed in that aspect. It's kind of also just overwhelming because how extensive the menu is. The whole atmosphere is very go go go go go. I will say they get out bagels very quickly. Huge turnover for the amount of people they are serving. There is hardly any seating whatsoever. I would say maybe about four or five tables one being a standing only table. So you better be ready to take that bagel to go. The staff calling out for orders were yelling. It feels pretty aggressive in here but again, maybe that's just the New York style. For a quick bagel and a large variety this place is it. For tastiness though I feel like you could do better. I've been hear twice now and I love all the options and the pace to get a bagel but nothing blows me out of the water.

    Jacks special C6
    Valerie P.

    A friend told me I had to try this place while visiting NY, and it definitely lived up to the name of the spot (I even tried a few other bagels nearby to compare). Plenty of bagel option, including gluten-free, plus a wide variety of cream cheese flavors, sandwiches, and loaded bagels. I ordered The Jack Special on a jalapeño cheddar bagel, and it was flavorful and filling. Service was quick, even with a long line... just be ready with your order when you get to the counter. Limited seating inside and outside. Solid NYC bagel spot and will definitely be coming back next time I'm in town.

    Blueberry bagel with Strawberry Cream Cheese
    Carlie M.

    This spot is always amazing! I love the bagels and the cream cheese. Service is typically quick as well. One of my favs in the city

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    Ask the Community - Best Bagel & Coffee

    What local dishes are a must-try?

    Don't miss the Lox and everything bagel with wasabi cream cheese.....missing that one right now!

    Do they have gluten free bagels?

    Anyone know what kind of coffee grounds they use for their iced coffee?

    Are we able to get lunch sandwiches in the morning or are there designated breakfast and lunch hours?

    Anytime!

    Do they ship out of state ? Hard to find a good bagel in Louisiana?

    They sadly don't ):

    Now that the "Key to New York" program is no longer in place/enforced, is proof of vaccination still required?

    Not when we were there in February :)

    Does it already have a long line before it opens?

    Do they have Gluten free bagels now in 2022?

    What percentage of whole wheat flour is used in the whole wheat bagel? Asking for someone with dietary restrictions.

    Do they carry gluten-free bagels in 2021?

    We DO NOT serve gluten-free bagels at this time.

    Do they have a sausage egg and cheese bagel sandwich? I couldnt seem to find it on the menu, just bacon or plain egg and cheese.

    Yes, they have options that aren't specifically on the menu but will make for you. My BF got their sausage egg n chs bagel.

    Any gluten free options?

    Yes, they do have some gluten free bagels.

    Are their bagels eggless?

    It's difficult to answer this question, since there could be many variations of the original Jewish bagel recipe some having eggs and others not. It's a matter of asking at the store.

    We're looking for Rainbow Bagels. Will I find some here?

    No. The website lists all the types they have. Try Liberty Bagels midtown or Bagel Boss or The Bagel Store

    What are the ingredients in their gluten-free bagels?

    We DO NOT carry gluten-free bagels at this time.

    What's in the veggie tofu spread? Is it like a chive flavor?

    Same veggies as the regular veggie spread. Just tofu based. Very smooth and creamy! Wonder if they use either a lot of oil or butter for the consistency

    Are there gluten free bagels?

    There are two. Everything bagel GF and plain. There's a sign on the wall column. The website advertises them, too.

    How busy is it usually around 9 a.m. on a weekday? Are there places to sit also?

    Consistently busy. Limited seating but most people tend not to linger after finishing their food.

    Closes till friday?

    Probably for the holiday of Rosh Hashanah

    How busy would it be on a Friday morning around 10 am?

    That's a very specific time frame you are asking about, Brooklyn! :) One weekday I was there around 7 and another weekday I was there closer to 9 am. The line was much longer (out of the door) at the later time. I would say that Friday at 10 am… 

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    NYC Bagel and Coffee House

    4.5
    (110 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    This place is cute. Very New York, everyone was very friendly, had a local vibe. The cashier was…read morevery nice. I like the decor and the way they write everything on the blackboards. It's very colorful. It's also very clean and tidy. My order didn't take long. And my cashier was the one handing out the orders and he had a smile on his face. I got us whole wheat everything bagel with a fried egg, chipotle Gouda, and turkey sausage with chipotle mayo with a hash brown on the side. And when I opened the bagel open I could see the cheese from both ends of the bagel melting apart, I was in heaven. It tasted so good. And the best part was that my bagel didn't fall apart (like some places). Everything was so delicious. I was left very happy and very pleased with this place. I will be back.

    I ordered a bagel today and what I got was inedible. If I…read morecould have gone back I would have but I couldn't so I just wasted $9. I ordered a toasted gluten free bagel with cream cheese and what I got was cold and pale. I took a bite and it was disgusting. Many gluten free bread products need to be toasted to be edible which is why I always get them toasted. My receipt said toasted. The bagel was pale and cold. And falling apart. A different bagel store refused to sell their gluten free bagels untoasted. At least they didn't give me food that I couldn't eat. I will not be going back to NYCB&CH anytime soon because that experience left a bad taste in my mouth...literally. But if I do I will make sure to check my bagel before I go.

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    PopUp Bagels

    PopUp Bagels

    4.5
    (612 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    We visited mid-morning on a Friday and the line was fortunately short…read more INTERIOR: Small shop with limited area to wait for orders. SERVICE: Friendly. Orders completed timely. FOOD: We ordered a bag of 3 bagels-- everything, poppy seed & salt. The bagels were cute, medium sized and served warm/hot. We chose the scallion cream cheese which came in a lil container. Apparently the bagels are not made in the traditional manner, but they were still delicious with great texture and taste. We also ordered the tea (ok) and strawberry lemonade (yum). We enjoyed our bagels on the little countertop area outside. OVERALL: Definitely recommend! A different bagel experience than some other places (as in, those places where you are served bagels topped with cream cheese and other things) but we enjoyed the simplicity of the bagels and controlling the amount of cream cheese.

    Visit June 2026: I'm…read moreadmittedly not a bagel expert but when in NYC a bagel is a must. Supposedly so is eating a street hot dog but I'm not too sure on that lol. Anyways, the girls had bookmarked another bagel establishment but the line was hella long like they were giving away Knicks gear for free. Ironically another "bagel shop" search on Yelp showed PopUp Bagels was like three doors down lol. No line! That in itself was making me question but there is a PopUp in San Diego that my daughter swears by. PopUp advertised itself as "Not Famous, but known." Whether or not this bagel is better than the one store three doors up is something I cannot attest to. However I can say THIS WAS A DANG GOOD BAGEL! And it was freshly made! How do I know? It literally burned my fingers when I ripped it open! The pain was worth it. Outside, a slightly crisp texture generously coated with "Everything". Inside was a dense and chewy dough that was pliable but able to withstand the dipping and shmearing of cream cheese (which was smooth). Best I have ever had for sure but then again my most common bagel experience is the place named after a scientist where tons of bagels are sitting in bins for who knows how long. So why wasn't this a 5-star experience? One, I only ate one thing. Two, sevice and setting are "just there". Considering it wasn't busy I would expect a bit more of a welcome. To eat you're bagel you can full on just leave, sit at the three stools inside where it is super hot (bc hey they actually cook), or three stand outside. There is a little, I'll say "patio", where you can stand, eat, and true story, watch two people argue about who gets to sort through the recyclables from the neighborhood eateries. Snack and a show???? I just stood near the door and enjoyed my bagel.

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    Bagel Pub

    Bagel Pub

    4.4
    (97 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    I love this place! I discovered it on a bagel tour and their coffee is excellent and their bagels…read moreare delicious! You have the try the pumpernickel everything bagel with za'atar and olive cream cheese. Something I never would've thought I'd like but the ultimate savory slam to your tastebuds! The lemon poppyseed is also very good! PS- try the black & white cookies! I don't have anything to compare them to but it were fresh and so so good for my husband and I's first black & white!

    This is hands down my absolute favorite bagel establishment I have ever been to, and it's also…read moresuper aesthetic, the vibes here here! The service was very friendly, the food was even more so. I was absolutely blown away with the amount of fresh, hand-made cream cheese / butter / spread selections - some of the ones that were available when I came were: Brown Sugar Cinnamon Butter, Garlic Parsley Butter, Walnut Raisin Cream Cheese, Strawberry Cream Cheese, Cinnamon Roll Cream Cheese, Olive Cream Cheese, Nutella Chip Cream Cheese, Lemon Poppy Cream Cheese, Jalapeno Cheddar Cream Cheese, Garlic Herb Cream Cheese, Bacon Cheddar, Chili Crisp, Basil Pesto... I mean seriously the options are ENDLESS. Sweet, salty, savory, you name it. I will admit, it's a bit overwhelming because you want to try it all especially because they're all beautifully displayed. Even after you pick the spread, you still have to choose from one of the many different bagel options too so.. that's the hard part - making choices! There is seating available both in and outside. It's within a great walking distance and easily visible / accessible. Love, love, love!! I'm not from NYC, I was visiting so I will be missing this place whole heartedly - until next time!

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