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    Empire Bagels

    4.3 (180 reviews)
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    Closed 5:00 am - 12:00 pm

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    Updated menu prices as of April 23, 2025.
    Annie Y.

    Great fresh bagels. Fast and friendly service always. Can fill large to go orders. Opens early at 5 am. See latest menu prices.

    Incorrect cream cheese sent with order!!!

    I ordered a bakers dozen & paid for 1/2 tub of Lox C.C, and received the original c.c with the order. This is the second occurrence that has happened with the cream cheese. The westchester av location also does not have a functioning phone line to receive assistance for refund either, NOT GOOD!

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    Jason P.

    I've lived in the Bronx for 10 years + and been wanting to try this place forever, but never found myself in the area before 12 pm...until last week. It is essentially a walk-up window. I got there around 11am and there was no line. (Usually there is a line there earlier in the morning, especially during the weekend) They are open 7 days/week from 5 am - 12 pm. I got a variety of bagels and some jalapeno cream cheese. Everything was really good...definitely the best in the Bronx and some of the best bagels I've had in NYC period. Very reasonably priced at $1.25 each/$13 per dozen. They also have muffins, mini bagels, coffee, tea and hot chocolate. The staff there were helpful and efficient.

    Pat F.

    Best Bagels in The Bronx. Sales are taken through a walk up window, which is great when it comes to social distancing. Though can be a slight hinderance when having to place your order. Pro-Tip. When selecting a dozen + 1 bagels make sure to write down your choices and hand it over to the counter person. This will help the order taker, who couldn't remember my choices at the time, from going back and forth to correct the order. I get it, it's difficult to remember all 13 choices at once. The best thing about Empire Bagels in The Bronx, is their fresh daily, made on premises bagels, providing warm, soft, chewy New York Bagels. Bringing those bad boys home to a choice of Whipped Cream Cheese, Kerry Gold Butter and chunky Strawberry Preserves completes the yummy factor. mmm mmm mmm! One last thing, don't just come for the bagels, I recommend picking up a bunch of muffins too.

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    Martina S.

    As shown in the images, snow or sunshine, there's always a crowd looking to get their fix of the light, crisp, and airy NY bagel. Don't be scared though, everyone at empire bagels works swift to get people "in and out". All bagels and creams cheese varieties are delicious. My personal favorites are the scallion cream cheese and walnut raisin. I recently tried their croissants, 1 chocolate and 1 plain Jane. Not my cup of tea. I love their bagels, but the croissants are just not good. 3 out of 10 at best. Pistachio muffin is my favorite- moist and delicious! **** the deli next store has Empire Bagels for those who sleep in and miss open hrs.

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    Antora S.

    Best bagels in town. If I want my bagel fix then this is the place I come too. They make their bagels fresh each day. Variety of flavors to choose from not to mention variety of cream cheese to choose from too. The staffs are very friendly and very quick. I moved out of NYC but every time I visit the Bronx, I must get bagels from here and take it home with me. The bagels are just the best. My favorite is the rainbow bagels. Not only they taste great, but they are so damn pretty! I would recommend going there really early, soon as they open. There can be a line for bagels.

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    Ana Z.

    Good bagel spot in the bronx. It is cheap and fast. Would recommend if ever in the area. No place to seat and enjoy so you need to take it to go.

    Amanda G.

    I was stoked when my girlfriend brought me here after one of our many runs nearby at Pelham Bay Park. She couldn't stop raving about how good the bagels were, which intrigued me. When we arrived, there was already a line formed which I believed to be a sign of good things, tasty and fresh. I was not disappointed. I ordered a couple bagels, one for myself and one for hubby. They are so soft and their cream cheeses are very fresh. They definitely significany turnaround with their inventory. I could eat their bagels everyday.

    If you want a toast bagel, this is not the right place. Bagel 8/10 although.

    Don't order over the phone, it's a waste of your time and energy. Be prepared to wait if there's a couple people ahead of you .

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    The freshest bagels corn muffin l went there in the late nineties l love it will order again

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    It's ridiculous how many times they mess up the order after waiting on line for 20 min

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    The best warm bagels, ready to order nice and warm and delicious. Fast service they're only open till 11 AM. Get there early.

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    Solid bagel shop. I drove from Throgs Neck and it wasn't too hard to find nearby parking. Great selection too.

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    4.1(1.2k reviews)
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    When I'm in Queens I usually just get my bagels from a grocery store, but I think I found my new go…read moreto place with Utopia Bagel. The baker's dozen (13 bagels) is worth it because you can choose between regular and specialty bagels and it still comes out to $24. And if you get the dozen on a Wednesday, you can actually get 16 bagels! The bagels are big, and airy. The combinations and variety of options go on and on. Excited to be try a new one every time. They are pretty precise with the weight of spread you order, as well. We ordered the egg salad, tuna salad, and scallion cream cheese spread. The egg salad and tuna salad were mild in flavor, not heavy, tasted healthy. I've only come on weekends, so there is always a line out the door, but there are many staff members, so the line moves. If you are ordering a lot of bagels, be prepared for back-up options because although they are constantly making the bagels on the premise, popular options do run out and you may have to wait 15min for a new batch.

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