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.

Delicious bagels including the whole wheat everything, peppercorn and peppercorn and salt bagels…read moreToasted sorry butter was enthralling and delicious with a bagel properly baked and crusty with a soft interior which toasted perfectly I have yet to try the pastrami and gaspe smoked salmon roll later but envision paradise as well

Stopped by Shelsky's on a rainy Sunday morning and was happy to find it wasn't too crowded. I…read morewasn't sure what to get as it was my 1st time and they had many options. I went with their Member of the Tribe which is one of their more popular items. The sliced Nova and toppings were fresh and flavorful. I found the bagel to just be OK as I have had better elsewhere in the City. Overall, I'd happily return when I'm in the area for another breakfast sandwich. Good food & friendly service made for a very enjoyable start to the day.

A BEC with scallion cream cheese to satisfy all cravings. Glad we decided to eat our bagels there…read morethough because my first sandwich had no bacon but they were very nice about making me a whole new sandwich!

Really nice bagel. Super soft and chewy on inside and filling and hard outside. Taste was great…read more Glad this game here. ITS NEW ADDReSS not showing on Yelp! Fulton and New York is location.

Terrific bagel joint to grab a morning coffee and bite to eat, especially after a run or race in…read morethe park. Located minutes from Prospect Park and 2,3,4,5 MTA subway stop. Very busy at times but delicious bagels and a ton of spreads to choose from. Breakfast sandwiches, salads, wraps, and more. Also along the walls and seating areas there are a bunch of bagel images to get a chuckle at. Some seating inside and a few tables on the sidewalk, clean bathroom.

I was apart of the Franklin ave open streets and met this guy that told me he had the peach cobbler…read morecream cheese. Of course I was intrigued upon walking up to the Bagel pub there was a huge line and patrons sitting outside eating. You have to go in the back to place your order and pickup. That's where the lovely case of the cream cheese was omg I got the bacon scallion. Which I wanted to change since I saw a Very berry flavor lol. But I live in the neighborhood so I will definitely be back and may try the iced coffee which you order upon entering freshly brewed and different as well. I will definitely be returning soon oh did I mention the cashier was very attentive and friendly

BEST BREAKFAST BAGEL SANDWICH EVER…read more Been seeing this place all over online so had to stop by for breakfast. Went on a Monday so it was relatively slow and the service was quick! It's a literal hole in a wall but there is some seating so you can enjoy your meal. Ordered the classic lox on a sesame bagel and it was very good but the standout was definitely the bacon egg and cheese sandwich on an everything bagel with scallion cream cheese and chili oil (ask for the chili oil on the side cause it can get messy). I think it was one of the best bites I had in NY. I can't wait to go back again and show my fiancé this place!

I ordered ahead so maybe that was my mistake but easily one of the worst bagels I've had in NYC…read morethis year. I got it scooped so can't comment on the actual bagel too well but the cheese was ridiculous, wayyy too much, and some pictures so it nice and warm but clearly not mine... the bacon was good, other than that I have no good notes.

Russ & Daughters has expanded to include a handful of restaurants around the city, but this is the…read moreoriginal fish counter. If you are in the neighborhood, you should pop in and buy something to show your respect. What you should buy is the herring. And specifically, if you happen to be lucky enough to stroll in during Holland Herring season in June/July, that is the herring to get. Even if you just had a giant meat based meal a couple doors down, you can still make room for one herring. Consider it the Jewish equivalent of surf and turf. Although one of my friends said visiting both LES icons was more akin to a "bang bang". Sometimes it's the small shops that make the biggest mark. This is certainly the case with R&D. The place is tiny, but the fish is mighty. I can't speak highly enough about the Holland Herring. So silky. So delicate. So much fun to eat. Held up by the tail, dragged through a mix of chopped onions and pickles, and lowered down into your awaiting mouth. These things are large. They are going to take a few good sized bites. Enjoy the contrast of textures and flavors. Tilting your head back to eat it almost demands that you close your eyes and savor every moment. Yes, the entire herring case is a marvel. While most folks will walk out of R&D with nova (what most people call lox, but is really cold smoked salmon), the real score is the sable and sturgeon. Or, if you are a salt lover, you can get legitimate belly lox here too. It satisfies the soul to see an appetizing store holding the line. Sure, you can put your smoked fish on a bagel or bialy with cream cheese. However, I submit that fish this good should really be enjoyed in its purest form. Maybe if you want to cut the salt, lay some on a thin piece of old world 100% rye bread. Not the squishy deli stuff, but the hard eastern European kind. Perhaps a dolop of sour cream. A few chives if feeling fancy. My old cantor used to love creamed herring with pickled onions on chunks of challah. If you go the herring route and it's not Holland Herring season, I fully endorse this approach. But don't sleep on the Holland Herring. Get one. Eat it on the bench outside or bring it across the street and eat it standing up in the park. I heard rumor that once upon a time folks would eat them right at the counter. That seems a little messy for my taste, but far be it from me to keep a herring lover from their delightful fishy morsels.

They clearly prioritize hygiene here. The interior is so spotless that it is pitiful!…read more On 6/20/26, I purchased food that I cannot get anywhere else: smoked trout mousse (relatively low in sodium), authentic pumpernickel bread (recommended for its comparatively low glycemic index), and in-house smoked Gaspe smoked salmon (relatively low in sodium). Everything tasted phenomenally good. Miguel had given me samples of some food so I could make a decision about what to purchase. This place is not the cheapest, but you're paying for top quality. You can't go wrong here. My customer experience was exceptional.

Wow. A really good comparison wirh Liberty Bagel and definitely on the list as best bagels in nyc…read morefor me. Service was fast and we got the lox for about $19 and it's huge. What's good about this place is that they have red onions! Which is different than other bagels I had. Very interesting touch, id definitely come back!

Everything about this place is amazing. They have a huge selection of both bagels and cream cheese…read moreand from the ones that I've had they are all really good. They taste like they are real and don't use fake ingredients I always get blueberry on blueberry, but my friend always goes for more of a savory and gets vegetable cream cheese on a jalapeño asiago and she always really enjoys that as well Definitely a must try

Eggs and cheese on a wrap with no coffee no juice. No water. No tea. $14. WTH is going on hereread more

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.