Solid spot. The bagels here definitely lean a bit flatter than the giant fluffy ones you get at most places, but the texture is fantastic--super chewy with that nice wood-fired bite. Honestly, the best part might be how they handle the morning rush. They have the ordering line and the pickup windows completely separated, which stops everyone from awkwardly hovering in one giant crowd. The line moved way faster than I expected, and I was in and out in no time. Definitely coming back next time I need a quick bagel fix. read more

Service is always really helpful and friendly here; unfortunately I just think I dislike their bagels. Location is convenient, so I keep coming here; the everything is just too salty; they taste like flat crusty dry sourdough in a bagel shape. Ok for toast I guess? The cream cheese is also completely neutral- it has no flavor whatsoever. So I'll probably not do that anymore :/ read more

One of a local chain located in the MetLife building. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Loud pop music, waiting area and some high top seats around the counter.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ended up grabbing a coffee, tea, and some bagels to go - though we didn't need them toasted, it took some time as they grabbed the bagels, cut and prepped with the cream cheese. When they called out, it was hard to hear clearly with the music so loud and they admonished my friend for coming up to see if the order was done or not. They were ok as bagels went- had better in the city. The coffee was fine according to my coworker, and the iced black tea was straightforward. read more

Black Seed Bagels - seating - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great layout of the store.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Hard to find though.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bagel wasn't bad but a BEC $12 is pretty expensive. You can get the same thing at a bodega for half the price. There was nothing special about the BEC or the bagel. I did like that they didn't scramble the eggs. The service was a little slower than expected. A lot of people were waiting for their orders. read more

Black Seed Bagels - BEC - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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I love coming here because they're always on top of their game. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The seating is very cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great customer service and the food is always fresh and delicious. Definitely one of my favorite spots. read more

Good bagel, it was fresh and tasty. Service was good, staff was kind. I Enjoyed it and will be back when and if I'm in the area. Plus they have amazing orange juice read more

Black Seed Bagels - Natalie's orange juice for the win - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

OMG, this morning I bought bagel from here and the bagel was flat. Usually a bagel is fluffy and round this is flat. Since they lost their old manager it has gone down. We really need her back and get this place back to it what it was before. read more

I've known of Black Seed Bagels for years, but never tried them before the other day. Bagels will always be a hot-button issue with New Yorkers, with varied responses as to where to get the best ones in the City. My colleagues were looking to get some bagels the other morning, and since I was in the mood and curious to check this place out, I decided to join them. There are several Black Seeds throughout the city - this specific one is located inside the MetLife building, so if you don't know it's here you'll likely miss it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The actual place is small - the majority of the space is production with a small queue area and some stools lining the perimeter where you can sit and enjoy your carbs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Bagels are obviously the star, with a variety of cream cheeses to complement them. They also do breakfast sandwiches and have a variety of coffee beverages. I decided to go relatively simple and get a sesame seed bagel with veggie cream cheese. The bagel was fine - they toasted it by default which I actually prefer, but I didn't find anything too outstanding about it. It kinda had the consistency of a mass-produced supermarket bagel, not one that comes from a place that advertises bagels in their name. While service was friendly, I also found it to be slow - at least slow by the standard of it being a weekday morning in Midtown where people needed to grab their breakfast and head to work. Overall, I wasn't too impressed with Black Seed; there's nothing inherently wrong with the bagels, it just didn't wow me, especially by NYC standards. I might return for convenience sake since it's close to my office, or if I'm in a pinch - just know there are better bagels out there. read more

This is one of the worst bagels in New York City. They still taste fine but a bagel from the grocery store tossed in the toaster will do exactly the same trick. It tastes incredibly bland and could use a good amount of salt. Prices here are not terrible but too high considering the quality. The staff is friendly and the food is prepared at a typical pace-- even egg sandwiches come out relatively fast. Weirdly enough this is still probably still one of the better places to eat in grand central so I will probably come again... out of necessity. Just be aware what you are going into. read more

Black Seed Bagels - THE BOCA (egg, cheddar, avocado, tomato) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Went during lunch hour, bagels were stale, cream cheese tasted very off. Very slow service, waited around 15 mins for two items.

The location's a little hidden away for those who don't work in the MetLife building. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's not busy even at lunch time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food still took a while to come out. I really dislike the lox - it's mixed with dill and to me that's a deal breaker. Yes it's listed on the menu, but perhaps offer the more traditional lox as well as an option? Not everyone likes dill. read more

Black Seed Bagels - THE BRICK LANE - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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I have come here a couple of times. I went to try the Iberico Chorizo EEG and cheese on an everything bagel. I did add hot sauce on it and I put pepper jack cheese. The sandwich was good but to me it was a bit dry. I thought adding the hot sauce would have helped the sandwich be more flavorful. If the chorizo had more fat then it would have added to the overall taste of the sandwich and helped with the dryness of the sandwich. The arrive is always good and they move fast. This place is nice and it is a take and go place. I would say order online so it is quicker. read more

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I had the AB+J on a multigrain bagel and it was fantastic. I was really in the mood for bagels at the time, and it hit the spot. Cashier was friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I like the vibe of the place; I happened to be there at a time when it wasn't too busy, so I was able to have my bagel in peace.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bagel itself had a lot going on. A really coarse almond butter, the jam had that raspberry flavor, and the bagel itself was good and the oats on the outside was a perfect topping. It all came together nicely. read more

Gluten free bagels in a NYC bagel shop! What a win! We tried the bacon, egg & cheese and were pleased. One of our bagels was definitely over roasted so was really chewy, but the other was great. So I think the one was not the norm. We will be back! read more

First time trying a Pastrami Reuben and their Grilled Cheese at the Metlife location I was not disappointed. Entered in with a smile and exited out with an even bigger smile. good vibes all around, satisfying food. loved it 10/10 highly recommended. read more

The bagels here are on the slightly sweet side and in the Montreal style, although not entirely similar to St. Viateur or Fairmount. Stick with the plain, sesame, or everything, as the cinnamon raisin is a bit dry and on the tough side. The price is at parity with other NY bagels, and the size is a bit smaller but still generous enough for a meal. Worth a stop if you are in the mood for a slightly different twist. My go-to is the plain when I am craving a malt bagel. read more

Brick lane sandwich on everything bagel - the mustard is strong and spicy! Pastrami is cooked well and very tender. Personally not a fan of everything bagel but didn't have any issues with this one. Turkey Reuben on multigrain sandwich - loved the multigrain bagel! It was hearty and I tasted the multigrain notes all throughout the meal. Can def know it's been baked fresh and had the newly baked bread taste. Service was nice! Cashier was prompt and explained the differences of the bagels. But she had taken a wrong order choice for my bagel. But all good- multigrain bagel was still a score! Small store, love the outdoor seats outside. There's a seating area by the indoor windows as well. Nothing to note for the aesthetics or interior. I would give this a solid 7/10. The price is around $14 for the sandwiches - fair to say it's a bit pricey for a small bagel sand read more

Black Seed Bagels - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Great bagels, great times low fat milk option please - nondairy milk costs extra bad and that's a bummer read more

I had tried the Rockefeller location of Black Seed Bagels about a year back and was very disappointed. I was in a rush and decided to grab a BEC here on my way into Grand Central and I was so incredibly pleased. The bagel was that perfect blend of crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The eggs tasted fresh and the bacon was crispy. The staff was friendly and joking around with me even at an early hour. My pro tip with any sort of bagel sandwich? Always add cream cheese to it. Maybe I was just hungry, but this was one of the better BEC's I've had in this area. (Do keep in mind it's a bit spendy because of its location.) read more

Black Seed Bagels - THE BEC w/ SCALLION CREAM CHEESE on an everything bagel - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Truly delicious bagels as judged by a real New Yorker! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice staff and great location if you commute through Grand Central.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Possibly the best bagels in NYC. Staff were super friendly and welcoming and bagel prepared the way I asked. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also their music was awesome.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Best lox I've ever had! And the employees were incredibly nice. Very enjoyable overall. Don't get why they don't have better reviews. Don't believe the haters haha read more

quick service, pleasant ambiance, good food, great for when I'm on the go. BEC is my go-to order.

Ordering was quick and easy and my order came out pretty fast! Bagel and cold brew both tasted great! read more

Black Seed Bagels - BEC bagel with avocado and cold brew - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

The bagels here are really good fresh every time. It's gets a bit busy during the morning rush but that except. I love the order online option by the time I get off the LIRR my order is ready. read more

Ordered the AB & J on a whole wheat bagel with an Earl Grey Tea. The ambiance was warm and comfortable with an upbeat indie playlist that wasn't too loud. The tables, chairs, and floor were all clean. We didn't have to interact with staff as we placed an online order that was already at the pick up area when we arrived. The online order site was east to navigate and there were so many options! Can't wait to come back! read more

A toasted bagel shouldn't take 15 mins when there are 3 employees and no other customers in the store. Good bagel, but not NYC efficient.

bagels are fine but the employees move at a snails pace. Especially the lady in the bandanna making the bagels friday october 25th at 10:30 am. and the employees that aren't working at a snails pace aren't moving at all because they are too busy texting to do their jobs. read more

Work in the building so it is convenient. Today was my last time going. First off, it is a rip off. There are plenty of other bagel places close that are more reasonable. Second, they prepare food poorly. My bagel was cut so strangely (pictured) the top half was super thin and the bottom way too thick, made it impossible to eat. They are no very accommodating, they refused to scoop out my bagel which was frustrating (never had an nyc bagel place not scoop out). Lastly, today I got the tuna salad, it said bulk to go, so I got the smallest size. Was not aware it was literally going to be in a sauce container. 3 bites of food for $6. Very upsetting. Staff is overwhelmed and unhelpful. Go anywhere else. read more

Black Seed Bagels - Microscopic tuna salad that was $6 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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The BOCA is great. Awesome stop for a quick bagel and coffee. Their drip coffee is some of the best!

More would be nice, but still a solid spot for a everything bagel breakfast sandy !!

Was shocked this morning at how bad this place is. Pumpernickel everything literally had no flavor, actually tasted undercooked. And bad cream cheese. Wow read more

Came in very early in the morning only to get a bagel that tasted old. Extremely overpriced as well. Go somewhere else.

Avoid. Outrageous prices, mediocre bagels and skimpy potions. Chains have comparable bagels.

Service was super good, awesome workers. But the bagel is nowhere near the quality of a good nyc bagel. The bagel itself was dry and the cream cheese tasted sour. Better off getting a bagel from Dunkin read more

Bagel was ok, but nothing special. Service was prompt and friendly and portions were decent.

We ordered delivery on caviar and it came within 20 minutes which was great, but the bagels were freezing cold and hard, almost like they had been frozen. They did not taste freshly made. Very disappointing. read more

Black Seed bagels are the absolute best! I love their bagel sandwiches - the tuna melt is amazing for lunch and their BOCA breakfast sandwich is incredible! read more

So happy there's finally a location that delivers uptown. Really good bagel sandwiches. Highly recommend the BEC for your weekend pleasure... crispy bacon, and good portion of egg. Hits the spot. I also love the tuna melt, it's open face and has the right portions of tuna and Swiss. Their tuna has a bit of zest to it.... Just so good. Their bagels are smaller than your usual NY bagel, also a big chewier... but still delicious. They also have a good variety of cream cheese flavors. read more

Place is yummy and fast. They loaded my bagel with cream cheese and had so many different options, I would definitely recommend