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    Brownstone Bagel & Bread

    3.7 (280 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Gravlax bagel with capers, tomatoes and red onions
    Maria G.

    Family owned, very friendly. Had a Gravlax bagel. Was fresh, tasty and loaded! Highly recommended!

    Donuts
    Lina F.

    I really like this place since they have decent bagels and sandwiches. But they had a new kind of donut- crème brûlée- the donut was delicious!!!! The staff is always helpful and friendly if you have questions. I was very surprised to see they made their own donuts!! Definitely give their donuts a try as they are very tasty!

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    Young Woo S.

    Fellas. Just got back home and have half the sandwich left. Thanks for the delicious lunch, I'll be back and I'm glad I'm close. I got turkey, bacon, avocado, and tomato on a plain bagel.

    BEC on Everything Bagel

    What a great establishment! Brownstone Bagels has some of the best bagels around. Always fresh and perfectly made. The cream cheese is delicious and their BECs hit the spot every time. Fast service, friendly staff, and always consistent. Highly recommend!

    Bagel with cream cheese and bacon

    The most fresh bagels I've ever had. Must try!!! The staff is wonderful and so nice. Def my new go to spot.

    My first NYC bagel IN NY!!! Everything bagel with plain cream cheese.
    AmErica A.

    It was my first time in NYC and you best believe "bagels" were on my To-Do list! My mama didn't raise no dummy! Anyhow, of course New York being New York you got bagels errywhere! It was Sunday and my husband and I overslept. So my brother in law and his wife got a head start on us visiting the 9/11 memorial. So we were left to our own vices to learn how to get from Time Square to the memorial via the Subway *insert scared face here*. So naturally we ended up in Brooklyn..hahahahahaa! I knew we needed off the Subway we were on when we started crossing a bridge...hahahahaa! So we hopped off so we could hop back on another going back. But first, I spot a cute bagel shop....then I see a beautiful tree lined street of Brownstones. Told my husband I needed to grab us bagels first. He spots a Starbucks across the street and in an effort to save time I tell him to go to Starbucks to grab us coffees and I'll grab the bagels. I enter this quaint shop. See a buffet of cream cheeses house in an enclosed glass display. Behind the corner against the wall hanging baskets of bagels. I choose a plain bagel with strawberry cream cheese for him and an everything bagel slathered in cream cheese for me. I asked the guy if there was a way to order my bagel without sounding like a loser tourist. His reply "you could never sound like a loser mami". Yep, tip for you kind sir because I know I sounded like a loser tourist...lol! Lemme tell you. Although it was just shy of 11AM that bagel was still chewy and flavorful and had seasoning on both top AND bottom and the slathering of that cream cheese...perfection...no skimping here! I hope I will be back. If you luckily stumble upon this place as I did be sure to check it out, you wont be disappointed!

    Emma W.

    The BEST bagels ever. As a pretentious New Yorker who reviews bagels, nothing beats it. Bagels are so flavorful and doughy. My order is godsent - egg everything bagel with egg, cheese and avocado. And the staff know how to cook the egg & cheese so it's cohesive & gooey.

    a half eaten bagel
    Daniel B.

    10am on a Sunday and I was served a cold, dry, and stale bagel that tasted like it was straight out of the refrigerator from yesterday. You should be embarrassed serving this garbage to your customers. Definitely not coming back here. If you want good bagels, keep walking. You won't find them here.

    Egg sandwich with tomato and brown avocado. Gross.
    Victor L.

    Very hit or miss. Some days the bagels are dense, moist and chewy and some days they're airy and dry as dust. Depending on who's making the sandwiches, they can be delicious or disgusting. Today's was so bad I felt compelled to write this review. Just seems like they don't care about their customers at all or are lazy or cheap or all of the above.. I'd recommend walking a few an extra blocks for a better and consistent experience.

    Mike M.

    I love bagels. Safe to say I was born and raised on bagels! With that said I got to say that Brownstone bagels are pretty banging! Their bagels pass inspection with all the important qualities needed to call it a Brooklyn bagel. The outside has just the right crisp and chewiness with the inside having a perfect dough texture. On my last visit I went had my favorite bagel/schmear combo is an everything with scallion cream cheese. It was perfect. Id recommend this place if you're looking for a great Brooklyn bagel!

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    5 months ago

    Got a BEC on an everything bagel. Fast service, delicious food, reasonable prices, service with a smile. Stop by!

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    Michael V.

    I’m so glad you like them.

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    11 months ago

    Best bagels you'll ever have. Breakfast sandwich bagels are awesome. Pumpernickel Everything is a taste sensation.

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    Michael V.

    Thank you so much Emilee. We appreciate your business so much

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    1 year ago

    Edit - still the worst bagels and sandwiches around. Using old ingredients that taste stale and dry

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    Thank you so much. We are so grateful for your kind words

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    Michael V.

    You made my day Joe. Thank you so much

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    2 years ago

    Tasty bagels, good selection and decent coffee. They now accept credit cards so it's an easy 5 stars for me.

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    My bagel was so stale that it was actually quite impressive. This was at 10am on a Sunday...

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    Ask the Community - Brownstone Bagel & Bread

    Any issues with Groupon sandwich deal? Why does the Groupon say sides when it's a soda and chips? Also, can you order any kind of sandwich?

    The only issue is sometimes ppl want other items such as a muffin rather than a coke and chips for ea sandwich

    Anyone know when/if this place is opening again?

    Hi I'm Michael the owner of Brownstone..Thanks for the question and concern. We will be opening early this week possibly Tues. Thank you so much For your patronage. We promise we will be back up to speed

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    Hot Bagels - Grilled spicy turkey, fried egg and Swiss.

    Hot Bagels

    3.9(118 reviews)
    2.4 miKensington, Flatbush
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    I typically come in here only when I'm the area. The establishment is always clean and opens early…read moream 5am which is a such a plus if you work extremely early in the morning. As far as the customer service goes I wish it was a bit better. The staff aren't the most pleasant. No good morning no acknowledgement of comprehending what you order they just walk away and start the order. Which is why I double check always. I do notice they speak more pleasantly to other customers that come in. Not sure if it's a culture thing or could they be discriminatory but it's a bit unsettling. Food: 3.8/5 I only order the poppy seed bagel and that's pretty tasty. Not to doughy although I do have them take out a good portion of the bread because I like it to be extremely thin. Service: 3 /5 Service needs major improvements , language barriers are also a major factor to consider as they do speak Spanish and their primary language. Ambiance: 3/5 Standard & basic bagel shop set up. Standing & waiting area is basic they have counter tops should you want to stand inside and eat nothing fancy. They do have a wide variety of drinks to choose from and coffee and tea.

    Delicious fresh bagels and sandwiches. Love the different…read moreoptions of cream cheese flavors it give your bagel the extra kick. What's a Good Morning without a Good breakfast. Service was excellent. I went early so it wasn't pack. I got to stand and eat my delicious warm bagel with cream cheese.

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    Shelsky's of Brooklyn Appetizing & Delicateseen - Lots of  lox to choose from

    Shelsky's of Brooklyn Appetizing & Delicateseen

    4.0(305 reviews)
    1.0 miCobble Hill
    $$$

    Always came for bagels and bagel sandwiches and never been disappointed. Yes we know that. But I…read morewanted to drop a special review for their Pastrami on Rye. It is masterfully crafted, season, layered to perfection. I want to make sure it is not over looked as I think this is a must have at least once.

    At the end of a short stay in Manhattan, we took the boys across the bridge to try Shelsky's of…read moreBrooklyn. We wanted to try something different after having explored so many of the typical places in Manhattan and Shelsky's came highly recommended While I was expecting a long wait on a Saturday mid-morning, I was pleasantly surprised to find the establishment with only a few in line before us. Now, I was desperately seeking a very simple belly lox with schmear, but much to my dismay, they didn't have any more belly lox. I was heartbroken and had to figure out a plan B While I pondered, the family quickly ordered a Peter Shelsky, a Great Gatsby, and a Fancy Pants. I crumbled in my panic and jumped in with another Peter Shelsky. We also tried a small amount of whitefish salad and a beet/thyme salad The service was quick and we were able to grab two of the three small tables at the front to enjoy our fare. Soon we were digging in and from the immediate silence, I could tell everyone was enjoying their choices. The bagels were on the smaller side, denser with a firm crust. We did enjoy the bagels, but I could see how someone not familiar with this style may find them too "cardboard-y" I have to say, the pickled herring on the Peter Shelsky was fantastic, but was way too overpowering for the nova and sable. I actually regretted my choice and would order something more sunken next time. (Or get to the store earlier to beat the rush for the darn belly lox!) The beet salad was quite a nice balance to for the bagels adding a bit of brightness. The whitefish salad was solid - a hint of smoke and a creamy puree. Some who prefer a chunkier whitefish salad might find this less than satisfactory, but the flavors were great A cure store, friendly and patient staff, a great first exposure to Brooklyn for the boys. We'll be back (and we want belly lox!!)

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    Russ & Daughters - Classic Bagel & Lox with The Works (~$19)

    Russ & Daughters

    4.3(3k reviews)
    3.1 miLower East Side
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    I love, love Russ & Daughters. This has easily become one of my favorite bagel spots, and I've been…read morehere at least three times this month alone. The classic salmon lox is always amazing, and the Phcall with Norwegian salmon was delightful. The food is honestly what keeps me coming back. The space is small and almost always crowded, so the ambiance is more busy and fast-paced than relaxed. It can be hard to move around inside, and they go through tickets so quickly that it's easy to miss your order if they can't find you. I'm not really complaining because that's part of the rush, but it can feel a little chaotic. My last visit was a bit below par. My ticket got skipped, and while another employee helped me, he seemed rushed and didn't fully understand my order before making it. I had to correct the spread and missed the capers I originally ordered. Regardless, the bagels were still amazing.

    I came to Russ and Daughters with my sister to try their bagels and we had a good time. You get a…read morenumber inside, and it is pretty crowded. The area is smaller, but there are arrays of smoked fish and other delicacies around. There is some seating outside. The person making our bagels was so meticulous when preparing the sandwich! It really shows how much care they have with every order. The bagels themselves were good. It filled us up, and the flavor is what we expect! Fish quality is good, and I liked it! I got the Super Heebster, and the whitefish was good too.

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    Highway Bagels

    Highway Bagels

    2.9(197 reviews)
    4.8 miMidwood
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    I was in the neighborhood looking for a bagel place to eat and a nice person recommended this spot…read more So I went there to try them out. It's a pretty spacious bagel spot with ample seating menu's with pricing for all items they sell which is helpful. Food: 3/5 I ordered a jalapeño bagel with turkey bacon, and scrambled eggs. The bagel was okay nothing to rave about your standard bagel. Nothing to make me fave about it. The texture was chewy and a bit doughy if you like your bagels that texture this may be the spot for you. Overall my bagel was about 10-12$ I believe. They charge extra for a rainbow bagel and other specialty bagels like jalapeño. Which is pretty expensive so make sure you're aware of that. Service: 3/5 The customer service was mediocre. The guy at the front wasn't the most pleasant. Very much get you in an out top of place. They weren't rude but not the most cheerful I'd say. Ambiance: 3/5 standers bagel shop nothing really impressive or spectacular. I will say when in the area due to the lack of places to eat that make REAL food. I have come back here and the bagels have been decent. Would like the staff to be more pleasant.

    This place is definitely a go to for bagels. The bagels are soft and delicious. Bagels are fresh…read moreand plentiful. They have many options available, and I do not believe there can be a bad combination. Orders are done quickly, so its great if you just need to get something fast.

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