Tried Black Seed Bagels and overall... really nice experience. The coffee was genuinely great and the staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful. As for the bagel itself, it was good, but not memorable. In a city where spots like Leon's Bagels and Apollo are raising the bar, this one didn't quite stand out as "the best". It hits the spot, but doesn't necessarily wow you. Bonus points, the spreads game is strong, specially the hot honey cream cheese. read more

Black Seed Bagels - Plain and sesame bagels with different spreads. Nicely toasted. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Bagel was pretty good and the scallion cream cheese was good as well. Kind of on the pricey side. read more

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

Delish! Ordered this bagel from Uber Eats. Arrived in less than 30mins. I loved how speedy service was and everything arrived wonderfully packaged and cared for. read more

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

Quite a fabulous and tasty breakfast sandwich. Bagel was very chewy. Line was absurdly long for good reason. Would have rated higher if not for the long wait and un-synchronized timing of our sandwiches. But that shouldn't deter you from coming. Just plan around it and enjoy a coffee. read more

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

Great coffee--loved the cold brew. Staff is so sweet and friendly. I just didn't really like my bagel. Thought my sesame bagel with butter and lox was just OK. Not so flavorful. And I was really disappointed because wanted to love this place. But at least they have great coffee and great staff. read more

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All things considered the coffee and bagel were very yummy! It's just that they forgot about my order for about 20 min at a relatively unbusy time. Had I not asked who knows how much longer it would have taken?! The cashier with glasses was super nice and brought us our coffees after we picked a table. There's a decent amount of seating for a bagel store with about 4 small tables. My BEC was yummy and hot ($11) and they say they use vital farm eggs. read more

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

Solid bagel spot in the heart of Rockefeller Center. For a location inside 30 Rock, this place is pleasantly above average and a great grab-and-go option. The bagels are fresh, chewy, and well-sized, with a good variety of spreads and classic breakfast combinations. Service is quick, which is much appreciated during the morning rush, and it's convenient whether you're heading to work or sightseeing nearby. Not necessarily a destination bagel shop, but for the location and consistency, it definitely delivers and earns a strong four stars. read more

Black Seed Bagels - Boca on an Everything Bagel. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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a quick stop for breakfast at one of the numerous bagel spots in manhattan. it wasn't overly packed with a decent amount of seating and we received our order pretty quickly. we tried the bacon, egg, & cheese and classic salmon on everything bagels. the bagels were a bit too hard and missing that pillowy, soft interior of the more popular bagel spots. the bec bagel was wonderful, but comparable to a typical deli bagel, definitely not worth the $11! the classic salmon had all the flavors, rich and creamy, but was similarly overpriced. we also had their iced lattes, but it was typical and nothing special. read more

Black Seed Bagels - bec and classic salmon on everything bagels, iced latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Really really nice staff and fast service. Unfortunately, despite how delicious the bagel breakfast sandwich looked, it really had no flavor at all. Sausage and everything bagels should have powerful flavor and this really didn't have any. Bagels were not very food. Coffee was not good. read more

Good bagel sandwiches for sure but definitely better to be found in New York! It was busy though so assuming a good neighborhood staple. read more

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

** Too Good to Go Review ** We were in the area for an appointment and decided to book a too good to go bag. We arrived just as they were starting to pack them, so was able to pick up immediately. We got a total of 7 assorted bagels, which was great deal. There was a tiny container of scallion cream cheese as well. Staff were very nice and pick up was very easy. I've never had Black Seed Bagels before, so it's nice to finally give them a try. read more

Egg and cheese was okay but bagel was kind of thin and egg was fried instead of scrambled. Good amount of seating and no line on a Friday morning. read more

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

This is my second trip to Black Seed Bagel. I'm from Astoria in NYC and now living in South Florida where good bagels just don't compare to a NYC bagel, PERIOD! This spot has amazing bagels and their Pastrami, Egg and Cheese on a bagel reigns supreme. Plenty of pastrami, the eggs were perfect and the cheese melted in marrying everything together. When I parted the bagel, the freshness hit the air like WOW! The taste was amazing, delicious and very satisfying. We stayed at a hotel about 2 blocks away so getting there was like less than a 10 minute walk. Will I return, definitely I will! Do I recommend this place, yes I do to anyone who wants to try a real NYC bagel. read more

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

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I got the Plain Jane sandwich with tomato on an oat bagel. Bagel was warm, soft yet slightly chewy. The eggs were cooked perfectly with two thick slices of beefsteak tomato. It was a pretty nippy and windy day, so this sandwich paired with a latte hit the spot! read more

Black Seed Bagels - PLAIN JANE with tomato - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

I stan Black Seed Bagel. I genuinely believe they have the best BEC in Manhattan. So when I heard they were having a Chorizo, Egg, and Cheese special exclusively at the Nolita location, I knew I had to get over there. I'm in the East Village Black Seed every Saturday morning with my big bro, our weekly heart-to-heart over a BEC and a small black coffee. However, I had to get out of my comfort zone and play a road game at the Nolita store to get this chorizo special. Nolita is the first Black Seed Bagel location that opened 10 years ago, the start of a CRAZY run. In celebration, they are running specials exclusively at this location. The first one is this Chorizo sandwich made up of Vital Farms eggs, cheddar cheese, and Campo Grande's Iberico Chorizo. The Zo is rich, slightly sweet, slightly smokey flavor, and just melts in your mouth. This is some high quality Zo. I added a little of the Zabs hot sauce too that took it to another level. BLACK SEED ALL STARS! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__ read more

This was just okay.. which sucked because I was looking forward to it actually being great. The bagel was kind of hard, there was so much cream cheese compared to smoked salmon. All in all 6.5/10 read more

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

I have ordered from here 3 times since being in NY and the bagels are amazing. The customer service has been top tier each time. I will definitely go back next time I'm in the city. read more

Good classic bagel! Staff was very nice. They were busy but the food came out quick! I think I would agree with some of the other reviews that the bagels themselves didn't taste completely fresh, but overall a good experience. read more

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

Returned here to get a (scooped) bagel-- really delicious cream cheese, fresh bagel, but the wait time was quite long. I'd definitely come back! read more

Great bagel spot in the food court (under 30) of Rockefeller center. It's a little tricky to find the specific spots but once you find this it's worth it. I ordered ahead and there is a pickup window around the corner. I had a pastrami and cheese on a poppyseed bagel and coffee for breakfast. Everything was great. No seating but it was a nice morning and there were spots to sit outside around the rink area. read more

To celebrate Lunar New Year, Black Seed Bagels launched a Feb special "baogel" in collab with Potluck Club. Overall, it was an interesting collab. As a self-claimed bagel ambassador I was glad I did try them out. The baogels were not bad but very mid. As usual, their bagels never blew my mind. We would just stick to Chinese bakeries for cheaper price or maybe even better taste. ＊ Everything Baogel The baogel was lighter and puffier than a bagel. They heated up the bao for us so the steam literally rushed out when we pulled the bread. The char siu wasn't what we expected from a char siu bao, and looked totally different from the juicy caramelized brown fillings they showed on their ig. It was more like a regular cooked pork belly bun. I also wish there were more everything seasonings. ＊ Sweet Bolo Baogel It was underwhelming......It tasted nothing like bolo bao, which rather reminded us of Mexican Bao (墨西哥包), which is a close cousin of pineapple bun but with a thinner and moister crust lol. Felt like we've gotten a bad batch because I saw the top of the bolo baogels online looked craggy, while ours was soggy... It was def not the pastry quality I expected from Potluck Club team as I've seen so many beautiful pictures of their bolo French toast. read more

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I was in New York during the time that the limited edition Baogel was out, and as an appreciator of barbecue pork buns I thought it would be nice to give it a try. The place is relatively small, with a small amount of seating and a sort of a wooden interior. I also recall there being a pitcher of water, alongside some additional stuff like coffee creamer and other items similar to that. I recalled the wifi being spotty at the time, but we were able to get one of the last couple of Baogels at the shop which was pretty cool. For the Baogel itself, I recalled it being more bread than meat, which was much different than what I was expecting. It wasn't terrible, but I would probably stick to a typical barbeque pork bun. Overall it wasn't a terrible experience, but not one that was particuarly memorable. I suppose I may have had my expectations too high. read more

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

Cool little Nolita neighborhood bagel shop and coffee spot. I like the wood-fired approach. I think it gives the exterior a little something extra. This cream cheese was light, possibly whipped. Good flavors. Good coffee. Nice staff. Chill vibe. read more

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

The employees at the Nolita location are sooo nice and helpful. The bagels are so much better than I expected. I thought it was going to be another chain bagel place like Zuckers where the bagels are kind of stale but I was wrong. The bagels were so good. I got a turkey sandwich on a sesame bagel and it was delicious and fresh. Would come back here for sure. Store was clean and I got my food quickly. read more

Pretty good!! Not the best bagel I've over had but they were decent. The bagels were pretty thin and didn't have that nice thick NY fluff. They also don't have a ton of bagel options- especially compared to the numerous other bagel shops in the area. The staff was nice and very knowledgable as far as their options. It did take a while for us to get out bagels but they were pretty busy. There also is VERY limited seating so we just took ours to go. They are very generous on their bagel toppings which somewhat makes up for their flatter bagels. read more

Black Seed Bagels - Hot honey cream cheese, lettuce, and ham on a plain bagel - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

I had Black seed bagels from a different location and this one- this location is way more fresh for specifically gluten free bagels. Love the cream cheese. read more

Decent but wouldn't say it lived up to the hype of "NYC bagels". We ordered ahead then sat and ate them outside. Pretty small place so I'd highly recommend ordering ahead if you can because it gets crowded in there. read more

Black Seed Bagels - Bacon egg and cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Is currently Saturday 28th 4:19PM and I got told kitchen was closed. The staff lacked empathy and left me hungry. I'm very disappointed

Pretty decent bagel place. Tried their green goddess one and some eggs and cheese bagel. I am sad their pumpernickel sucks. I love punperknickel. But their normal plain bagel is done well. Soft and crispy but it is on the thin side. It is a bit pricy for a small egg and cheese bagel. But it's good so I do come back. read more

First time trying new york style bagel and it lived up to the hype, got the one with smoked salmon and cream cheese and they were so generous with the filling. Only wish there are standing spots/tables to eat read more

I really enjoy their packaging and branding the most. We ordered the Pastrami, egg&cheese and the BOCA. I liked that they had different options than most bagel shops to choose from. This is a hearty, crunchy, and kinda tough overcooked bagel so it really depends on your taste. The bagel itself had a nice taste, but not anything I'd call flavorful and not easily bitable. I'm not familiar with Montreal style bagels so I didn't know what to expect. Staff were friendly and patient. read more

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Bacon egg and cheese special for week of 4/24 to 4/28/2023. Yum! I sat outside where tables and chairs are set up to enjoy my sandwich. read more

Black Seed Bagels - Special for limited time only - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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3.5 stars but not quite 4 so rounding down. I had high expectations for a New York bagel, and sadly, the bagel at Black Seed didn't quite deliver. However, their staff were incredibly kind and helpful, and if you're looking for great customer service, you'll find it at this location. There was a short line when I stopped by at 11am on a Saturday, and customers waiting for their bagel sandwiches. Since I just purchased a bagel with cream cheese, I was still in and out in less than 5 minutes. I'd highly recommend ordering ahead online if you're in a rush. I tried their Everything Bagel w/Cream Cheese ($4.95, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=o0N-IIyMDa_PK_e6fOvNPg&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg). The bagel itself was on the denser side, and there were sparse toppings on the bagel. The cream cheese was smooth and creamy, but I felt like I could get this same level of bagel on the West Coast. Almost all staff were still wearing masks. They had both indoor and outdoor seating available- indoor seating consisted of a long bench against a wall, and they had a few tables outside, even during winter. read more

Black Seed Bagels - Everything Bagel w/Cream Cheese ($4.95)- 3/5 stars - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Black Seed Bagels, we finally meet. I've lived in New York my entire life, My Ancestry DNA has me pegged as 2% Flatbush Avenue. I understand these are Montreal Style Bagels, as a New Yorker I welcome regional foods into my city. Detroit Style pizza has been welcomed and accepted by all. I walk into the store early Saturday morning with no line. I ask for one of their special B.E.Cs on a bagel. I buy a chocolate chocolate chip cookie and two coffees. It was a little pricey but the hype has me reaching into my wallet. The eggs and bacon are cooked to perfection. This is a nice handheld, I would go far to say elegant in its presentation. The bagel itself is what's throwing me. It's a bagel that you wouldn't expect to purchase in NYC. The toothiness is missing. When you bite into a NYC bagel, the outside shell should have a grab, almost like a crunch. This was like biting into bread and is there malt or salt in these bagels? I ordered an everything bagel and it didn't satisfy my bagel craving. Black Seed Bagels, you're in my New York City. If there are homesick Canucks visiting, now they have a place where they can eat a hometown bagel. New Yorkers should not wait on line for these bagels, there are too many good Bagel spots to choose from in the Big Apple. Good, not great. Signed, Bill S read more

Every time I go back to NYC, we always get bagels from here. It's still one of the best bagels I've ever had. Kids get cinnamon raisin or everything with butter. I opt for the Salmon classic. so good! read more

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

Holy...! I'm glad the guys at Peak Design recommended this place since I was looking for a bagel sandwich nearby since I had some time to kill. The BEC crafted BSB should be the standard for ALL NYC bagel shops to follow - this is the epitome of a BEC. An excellent bagel toasted to perfection with cage-free eggs, a GENEROUS portion of bacon, and melted cheddar - OMG the cheddar - with a little bit of ketchup and pepper! Last but not least, shoutout to the team at this location. As soon as I walked in I was greeted by the host/cashier and it was a loud greeting - I thought it was great! All-in-all, good customer service, the team had it together, like a well-greased wheel, and a GREAT bagel sandwich (the tunes weren't bad either) - I'll definitely be back :) read more

Black Seed Bagels - Perfect! Look at all that bacon - I wonder how they make it. I tasted something tangy. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Best bagel sandwich ever! It was Hot honey ham on everything bagel. Not too spicy but lots of flavor. We were a party of three and we all ordered something different and all loved our food. read more

Rock Center. Almond butter on jelly on a bagel may have been one of the worst sandwiches ever. Remember "suspension" in high school chemistry? That was today's almond butter. Almond flakes in almond oil. Maybe they could have stirred it, or even blended it. Bagel was dripping with oil - soaked through two layers of wrapping and the paper bag. Couldn't pick the sandwich up because it was a total greasy mess. Won't order that one again. read more

Bagel was good but not the best. I found it to lack flavor, perhaps a different menu option would have been better. The shop was super busy, so ordering ahead is definitely the way to go! read more

Black Seed Bagels - THE VEGGIE BAGEL w/ added fried egg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

You come here for an artisanal bagel - the specials run roughly $15 a pop. The staff were gracious and quick. We ordered the salmon classic on an everything bagel and it was delicious! We were asked if we wanted it toasted and we said yes. I appreciated how they didn't burn the garlic on the bagel - very common at bagel joints. Everything was fresh and the smoked salmon tasted quality. There's pre-packaged day-old bagels (about 6) for $5 that our family took home, refrigerated and ate for the next 3 days. Toasted, it was pretty good. The inside is simple, about 5 tabletops, no bathroom. I appreciate that there's free water and recycling for the plastic water cups. Definitely a hipster vibe from hipster Brooklyn for tasty hipster bagels. If you're looking for a classic NYC bagel, Russ and Daughters is around the corner. read more

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