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    Kossar's Bagels & Bialys

    3.7 (73 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Grace J.

    We got the knicks bagel here which was a unique item, but it was a plain flavor one day and then everything bagel flavor the next. They have an extensive selection of cream cheeses, but we got the strawberry one thinking that we were going to get the plain knicks bagel - but it was put on a knicks everything bagel. Once this mistake was noticed by the workers, there was no effort to rectify this and change to a plain bagel. Otherwise, the bagel breading was cool.

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    Karan L.

    We stopped by on a Saturday morning around the Holiday season and were shocked to see the line out the door. However, it moved pretty fast and we were able to order within 15 mins. There are quite a few options here, but I ordered a grilled chicken club sandwich and my friends ordered a bacon egg and cheese on and everything bagel. I thought my sandwich would also come on a bagel but I was wrong about that. However, it was still top quality and something I would order again. Being nice, warm and properly cooked on a cold Saturday morning, it definitely hit the spot. As for my friends bacon egg and cheese, it was quite delightful. It took about 10-ish mins to come out in the crowd of a Sunday morning rush, and it was a well toasted, soft, and seasoned bagel. Located in UWS, this is definitely the best bagel spot in the area after the closing of absolute bagels. Not too far from the 72nd street 1 stop, and there are about 5-6 small tables on the side counter that are clean and well kept. Despite the crowd, its very grab and go, so its normally not too hard to grab a table for a party of 2-4 to sit down. Dog friendly and plenty of people doing their morning routines in the area around. There is also a display cabinet with several pastries at the enterence that look quite tempting to try.

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    Jason P.

    I don't live in New York. But I know a few of the better bagel places. Kossar's was off my radar though. I ordered an everything bagel with veggie cream cheese. The bagel was fresh. Had a good chewy texture. Good everything seasoning. Above average veggie cream cheese. The iced coffee was good for a bagel shop. The shop was clean. Had some seating. Service was good. 4.5 Stars

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    Laura R.

    In town for a concert and could not leave without some bagels. Easy to order online. Order was ready when we got there (skip the line and head in the other door to the register). Our bagel sandwiches were hot, fresh, and perfect. Love that they are wrapped in both paper and foil. My bacon, egg & cheddar on an everything bagel held its shape while I ate it in the car - nothing fell out - only lost some everything topping. And we ordered black & white cookies - very fresh and hit the spot after the bagel. Won't hesitate to stop back when in town.

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    Michelle L.

    Solid bagel stop in NYC! I tried a sesame bagel w scallion tofu and an everything bagel with the salmon delight cream cheese which is like lox spread with scallions. Both were very tasty and I thoroughly enjoyed them. However, I prefer my bagels with a softer exterior. I do enjoy popup's bagel "crust," if you will, but these were just too hard on the outside. I am still mourning the closure of my favorite bagel shop, Absolute. Overall, I will still return! I want to try their bialys!

    Erica K.

    There are probably not enough bagel spots to service the New York population, and Kossar's is just another blip on the map of the city. We tend to stop by for brunch and boy are the weekends rough, you're in a long line with others where you should spend the leisurely time scheming what to order-chances are your order will either be missing an ingredient or they gave you someone else's order. I ordered a #4 breakfast wrap and they missed the main star of the show: the smoked salmon! Even when I told them about it and the receipt was shown, they were still a bit skeptical and it took a good amount of time to even get the corrected wrap back. On top of the crazy wait for something so basic and simple, you somehow leave smelling like the oils/food they cook, which is not an alluring scent to surround others with. Wouldn't recommend going out of your way on stopping by at a Kossar's, but they're there for you when in a pinch.

    Egg bagel with Scallion Cream Cheese
    Chelsea C.

    The service was great and the bagel was delicious! We were in and out within a couple minutes. The bagel was delicious and had the perfect amount of cream cheese! The space was clean, bright, and cute! I'd come back again.

    Alisa J.

    The pastrami lox sandwich with the horseradish cream cheese was surprisingly very yummy. I added tomato which I'm glad I did. The black and white cookie was also so good. It may have been as good as my favorite Zabars one. Service was quick and the store was clean and a nice ambiance.

    Whole wheat bagel with herb and garlic cream cheese
    Christina G.

    I stopped in for a bagel early on a Friday morning. The service was really quick and the staff were friendly. I noticed that the shop was clean and cozy, with some interesting pictures on the walls. I ordered a whole wheat bagel with herb and garlic cream cheese. The bagel was fresh and had a soft, chewy texture. The cream cheese was flavourful and full of fresh herbs. I really enjoyed my bagel and will be back soon!

    Strawberry Cream Cheese on a delicious Bialy. Posted with review. 01/25/2025
    Marianne W.

    Kossar's Upper West Side is in my old neighborhood. It was very convenient when I was visiting over the 2024 holidays. Everyone knows I'm an early riser so their hours are perfect. In the past I've enjoyed the Everything and the Plain Pumpernickel Bagels. When I'm going to hang out with friends and I want a lighter breakfast I get the Bialy with cream cheese. Of all the bakeries I love their Bialy best! This day I had strawberry cream cheese with my Bialy. I'm amazed at how well they made use of the space for seating. I'd be here a lot if I still lived in the neighborhood! Kossar's is a historic NYC Bagel Shop. I'm recommending you go. I can't wait to go back!

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    Spencer K.

    Very solid bagels -- good flavour, texture and size. Salmon salad spread was exceptional. Service was fast and efficient snd pleasant. Tables were well spaced and did not feel like people were on top of me. Coffee was strong and slightly bitter, but quite good.

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    Phil H.

    First let me say the bagels are good. For some reason I think the ones at the lower east side location are better. But nonetheless they are good. Next, service. The staff tries hard to keep the line moving on a Sunday morning. Perhaps this was the worse time to come cause things moved very slowly. After getting my bagel I waited and waited and waited to get my coffee handed to me. I saw it just sitting on the counter waiting to be handed to me by the cashier who was focused on just ringing up other customers. Finally what really got to me, when i got outside the lid to the coffee was not properly secured and my coffee spilled all over the place. I'm sure if I went back inside I could have gotten a replacement. But the place was so busy I didn't want to wait for ever. So what ever stars I gave are for the bagel.

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    Vanessa A.

    Was barely a line when I visited. Ordered egg and cheese sandwich on an everything bagel. It was an okay sandwich; it's not becoming my go-to spot for a bagel (so don't have a bagel spot I love on UWS).

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    Terrific bagels and pastry's. Great nice staff! So happy this popped up right next to my building

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    Solid bialys and bagels (+spreads)! Unique foods and a NY staple for many generations!

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    Really lovely place. Service with a smile, quick and the food is delicious. I visited twice in two days.

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    Bagels are average, coffee not great, prices high. Probably wouldn't want to come back here.

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    Had breakfast today. Bagel was very good. Crunchy outside & chewy inside. Plenty of cream cheese but not too much. Lovely lox. I'll return.

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    Their bagels are REALLY good. Sometimes has a line but never too crazy. Highly recommend.

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    One of the best bagels I had in nyc as well as their coffee and babka. Try their pastrami and eggs or Salmon Lox Spread. Well done!

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    Great customer service. They wrapped my bagels and bialys so securely for travel. Great bagels and bialys and friendly, accommodating staff.

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    Delicious everything bagels & herb & onion cream cheese. Fresh squeezed OJ was very tasty too! Service was quick, would absolutely go back.

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    The best bialys you can get. People were great, everything is so fresh. Only downside is the line... go early! Worth it!

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