This was such an authentic-feeling experience. The food was completely new to me (I hadn't had much exposure to Jewish food prior to this) and it was really cool to try something different and rooted in tradition. The decor is so fascinating and perfectly on theme, which adds a lot to the experience. Service was good. Overall it just felt like such a special, classic NYC spot. I'm really glad I came here; it was very cool experience all around! read more

Russ & Daughters Cafe - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

Did you know that Russ and Daughters was the FIRST business to add "& Daughters" to their name, and at the time it was considered to be highlu controversial? Lox: 10/5 Bialy/onion/tomato/cream cheese: 3/5- not enough schmear, tomato looked beautiful but was mealy, my server refused my request for the bialy to be cut in half (having dental work) Service: 1/5: server was honestly, awful. Extremely preoccupied chatting with his coworker. I requested scallion creamcheese and for my bilay to be cut vertically due to some dental work. He said "not possible" on the cutting but confirmed the scallion cream cheese. I was brought regular cc. After reviewing the menu, not even sure the R+D cafe has more than one cream cheese flavor but surely he could have informed me of that when I ordered? I did try to flag him down, verballu and eventually w a raised hand, he was again, too preoccupied chatting a few feet away to look in my direction. He finally came over when I had ONE BITE left, attempting to pour coffee into my non existent coffee mug and asked "food taste good?" After said last bite was already in my mouth. I am hopeful it was just poor service/ they dont have their "A team" on a slow week day. Regardless, the host was professional and greeted me warmly, the food was decent, I would come again if I was in the area. Otherwise I would suggest the other Russ and Daughter's locations. Barney Greengrass (if you know, you know), still takes the cake for me. Ambiance + decor : 5/5- beautiful, accesible, comfortable restaurant, clean and good lighting, can sit and stay a while Entrance and restaraunt are accesible for individuals with mobility barriers read more

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Had an amazing time at the restaurant despite the 20 minute wait! Our waiter was so nice and helpful, and even slipped us a few extra bagels, yum! My friend and I were extremely hungry, so we decided to go for the 4 person platter between the two of us, and it was a great decision! The various smoked salmon was so delicious and went down smooth with the variety of cream cheeses and bagels. The place gets very busy around brunch hours on weekends, but you can pit your name down and go grab a coffee! read more

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Delicious NYC bagels at, from a visitor's POV, a very quintessentially NYC place. Sat at the bar and had great food, great service, what more could you ask for? Got the bread basket and Pastrami Russ (don't be fooled by the name, it's salmon), and satisfied my husband's curiosity (as this was his first time in the city) on NYC bagels. I recommend the scallion cream cheese. Worth the stop! read more

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One of the best bagel & lox I've ever had. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. This place is an institution! Must try is NYC! read more

Russ & Daughters Cafe - Bagel & Lox - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

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Very solid brunch place- we all got the lox bagel plate with greens and a pickle. The vibe is amazing and so is the service. They have amazing quality fish and amazing bagels. read more

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An iconic deli counter and restaurant, this was worth seeking out in NY. It gets busy and they don't do reservations but it moved fast. We got a seat at the counter and service was excellent. The food was outstanding - we tried the smoked salmon, chopped liver, and knishes. Everything was that throwback old school vibe and I loved it. Will return when I'm back in NYC! read more

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Over the river from Jersey City and through the concrete jungle of New York, I walked 3 miles to get to Russ & Daughters. I know what you're asking yourself, and yes, it was worth it. We were fully expecting a wait upon arrival because it was prime time for brunch at 12 sharp. I gotta say I was impressed they were able to accommodate us at all (especially in NYC) because we were rolling 8 deep. After about an hour we were seated. We passed the time at a conveniently located bar next door called Lucky Jack's. Once we were seated we were ready to nosh hard. Our table was right across from where all the meats are prepared and cut, so it was fun to watch as we waited. We ordered two plates of potato latkes and pickles from the barrel from the appropriately titled Noshes section of the menu. The latkes were beautifully golden brown and crisped to perfection. The pickles added a nice acidity to cut the grease from the latkes. I also enjoyed a dill bloody mary, which was much better than the bloody mary I had next door. For my entree I ordered the Bagel and Lox as my best friend who's Jewish has taught me this is the elite combination. I chose the Pastrami-Cured Salmon for my lox option. They lay all the components out on a board, so you can dictate the amount of toppings on your bagel which I enjoyed. The cream cheese was plentiful and tomatoes, red onion, and dill were all very fresh. It all came together and sang on a bagel with a beautifully soft crumb. My cousin also taught me about egg creams during this visit. Based on the name, it isn't something that sounds very appealing to me but boy was I wrong. Come to find out it contains neither eggs nor cream. It's basically like a healthier milkshake, and I am a newfound fan! Thank you, Russ and Daughter for the classic Jewish comfort food experience! read more

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I've heard of Russ & Daughters for a while, but never had the chance to make it out. When I finally got the opportunity, I was all in. This is located in LES, and they don't take reservations. However, I arrived around 1:30pm and there was no wait at all! As a party of two, we were prompty seated. I wanted a try a little bit of everything so I decided to go with the Lower Sunny Side, which included eggs, lox and latkes. While the meal was solid, for the price, I can't say I was blown away. There was nothing wrong per say, it just wasn't memorable to me. However, I do know they are famous for their bagels, and this is someting I didn't have a chance to try, so I would like to give it another shot! read more

Russ & Daughters Cafe - Lower Sunny Side - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

If you like pickled or smoked fish, you'll be in heaven here. In fact, everything on the menu is wonderful. But it's really popular these days, so you'll probably have to wait for a bit before you can get in. Even still, once you're inside, everyone is so friendly. I've done the pickled herring selection before and the salmon board. One of the things that I love about this place is the quality of the bagels and bialys that they give you. Definitely come with a few friends, so you can share the big platters. read more

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A NYC staple, I was looking forward to eating at this restaurant. The service was fine friendly enough, probably something to get accustomed to in NYC. The food was a little pricey but fresh. I like the liver and the smoked fish. The Latkes and the bagels were ok and maybe just an off day for them. Overall, I'd go just to say I've tried it and I'd recommend the place to tourists as well. read more

Russ & Daughters Cafe - Daughter's Platter Chopped Liver Potato Latkes - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

I was intending to go to Russ and Daughter's shop, but ended up at their cafe instead. Which was fine. They don't offer bagels or bialys to go -- this is a strictly sit-down diner. They said the wait would be 40min and then seated me 3 min later lol. The decor is retro and kitschy in a good way. I sat at the bar and the staff were joyful and welcoming. Reverence and appreciation for the New York Jewish deli heritage pervaded. That was nice to see, as many of the old deli institutions are now gone. My entire purpose in visiting was to have a Russ and Daughters bialy, as they are one of the few bakeries that still makes a good bialy. Interestingly, it was only just ok in the cafe, toasted with butter. It is much better when I make it at home, as the bialy taste comes alive with darker toasting. Recommend to toast it more for better flavor. I had the bialy with smoked fish chowder, which was excellent but super rich, and a hot coffee. read more

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The food is excellent and serving is Ok A bit expensive but you pay for quality and That is what they are known for Smoked salmon is five stars read more

Russ and daughters are the gold standard for bagels and lox. I have had it shipped across country and loved it. Having it in the city was a wonderful treat The staff was helpful and there really isn't anything like a perfect bagel and lox to start the day! read more

Russ & Daughters Cafe - Bagel and lox - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

the food is excellent. I ordered the bialy sandwich with pastrami-smoked salmon. they come deconstructed. the fresh dill really kicked this up a notch. I also had the latkes which were delicious. the service was very quick and friendly. knocking off a star because the bar seating is VERY tight. as a plus size gal I wasn't comfy at all and just barely fit. I figured a reservation wouldn't be that important for one person at 11am on a Monday but boy was I wrong. there were many people waiting for their tables and I had to wait a few mins for a bar seat. even when I left around 11:45 this was still the case. I'd recommend a reservation if you can. read more

When you walk into this place, you feel the history they are trying to capture. It has a diner feel with quality, service, and ambiance of finer dining. Ultimate Jewish deli comfort food served with high quality picked and smoked seafood ingredients. Nice because the OG Russ and daughters is take out only. Sometimes you just want to bagel and chill and not be stuck in your apartment. The latkes are life changing. The bagel and shmear tastes exactly like so many bagel shops in NYC try to capture and emulate, with little success. It's always a long wait but if they say 45 minutes, it'll probably be closer to a 20-30 min wait unless you have a huge party of more than 4. read more

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I've been wanting to try Russ & Daughters Cafe for a while now so when my friend suggested it, I was really pumped. We ordered the smoked white fish with toasted bialy and smoked salmon with pumpernickel bread. My friend enjoyed the white fish very much and I enjoyed my smoked salmon immensely. Service was terrific, extraordinarily on point and kind without being intrusive and the place was immaculate. If I had one wish it would be that the portions were a bit bigger as I found myself getting hungry very shortly after we ate. All in all, it was a wonderful dining experience. read more

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Came here for brunch. Seated within 10 minutes. Service was professional and pleasant. We ordered 1) fresh squeezed orange juice ($7) 2)Deviled Eggs with smoked trout 3) Lower Sunnyside-smoked salmon, sunny side up eggs, and potato latkes 4) Babka French Toast(chocolate and sour cream) Fresh squeeze Orange juice was so refreshing in the morning. Deviled eggs with smoked trout may be my favorite deviled eggs that I have ever tried. Highly recommend! Might try to make it at home. Ordered lower sunnyside to get a sampler of everything popular here. Smoked salmon was solid, potato latkes were good, basically fat hashbrowns. Babke french toast(chocolate and sour cream) tasted sweet and tangy. Solid. Overall, I think I could see this place as our go-to restaurant. Very solid food here and would definitely come back as a regular. read more

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We got the pumpernickel bagel with the whitefish salad and it was AMAZING. Loved the ambiance and the fact that it had searing available. The service was pretty fast considering how busy it was. read more

Bagel & Lox ($24) - I found my new favorite bagel. Their pastrami-cured salmon was the best smoked salmon I've ever had because of its freshness and flavor. Their everything bagel was perfectly seasoned as it wasn't too overpowering. Even the cream cheese and tomato were high quality. It's worth trying! read more

Russ & Daughters Cafe - Lox, Eggs & Onions - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

Came in for breakfast, super packed ! Wait was about a hour , welllll worth it !!! Has like an old school diner feel at first , bar seating and small tables on the side .Pretty good variety of options to choose from, but looks like most based around fresh salmon and caviar that they have displayed in a case . We order the lox plate , and a omelette, I think had mushrooms and spinach and some really good feta !!! Definitely a must try spot !! read more

Russ & Daughters Cafe - Farm Egg Omelette, so fluffy !! - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

Simply amazing the atmosphere the food quality and service. I got an chocolate egg cream. The chopped liver sub glutenfree everything bagel and lox GF everything bagel chive cream cheese and acutremonts. Its Simply thr best GF bagel I've ever had i asked the waitstaff mutiiple times to verify. This is a must when in NYC an institution that my family alwase told me about. read more

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A NY Staple that you should experience. At least that is what they say. If I was rating just the bagel, it would be maybe 2-3 stars. However, I am rating the experience. From the decor when you walk into the service attire, I felt special being there. The coffee was hot and good. We opted for a platter with smoked whitefish and smoked nova. It came with the tomato and capers and onions. Presentation was a 10 star for me. It looked delightful. The bagels just fell a little flat to me. Nothing stood out. The ET seasoning was scattered and not consuming the outside of the bagel. I also felt a little rushed, but I do understand that they have a lot of people wanting to experience this like I did. Do I need to go back-no. Am I glad that I went-absolutley! read more

Best bagel and lox I've had! We went at around 3pm on a Monday and got super fast and great service. Both our sandwiches were delicious!

I love it here! I was told it would be a 30 minute wait and it ended up being a 6 minute wait so don't venture too far and don't hesitate to put your name on the list then bop around the neighborhood. From the hotel I was staying in, I walked past the R&D deli location en route to the cafe. The deli is your best bet for grab and go and a solid option for bagel sams eaten on the sidewalk. Besties, if you're looking for a more robust sit-down experience, ya gotta come here instead. I love the special touches and the iconic New York experience-ness of it all. The drawings on the walls, the menu setup, all of it! None of that compares to the thinly slices, perfectly smoked lox. I also enjoyed the matzoh ball soup, chowder (sooo good), and a mimosa. This spot has booze! The classic board is a MUST and something I would order again and again. Skip the cold and somewhat dense deviled eggs, otherwise have fun! Our server was fabulous and food comes out at a quick clip. If you're lucky, you'll get seated next to the magic (kitchen) and watch it all happen. read more

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Outstanding atmosphere and service which is also quick Every ingredient is superb, well-prepared and presented Wonderful eggs, the best lox ever, great bagels, rye bread and bialys Also very good babkas and other traditional baked goods It deserves its reputation read more

Friendly server. Classic bagel really hit the spot. Traditional diner look with things done simply but well. read more

Russ & Daughters Cafe - Bagel and pastrami lox - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

The highly raved place for brunch, so I finally decided to go with couple friends. We ordered a variety of dishes to share. An unanimous favorite was the smoked herring appetizer, it wasn't overly salty or slimy. The smoke salmon was delicious, but it' wasn't a particularly exceptional smoke salmon that we haven't had anywhere else. Felt it was a bit overpriced for smoke salmon with cream cheese. read more

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Overall (A+) This place is really good and provide excellent service. Food (A+) Got the bagel and lox's and bagel and cream cheese. Both were excellent. The food quality is excellent. Value (A-) You pay a slight premium for the brand but it is not too bad Service (A+) Excellent caring customer service. Can't beat it. Try it out if you are in the neighborhood try it out.i will get from here everytime I am in town read more

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I know there's a ton of hype around this place, and everyone has an argument for the best bagel in NY, and the truth is NYC is full of amazing bagels. But I'm glad I trekked to Russ & Daughters because the hype was real. The Tuna Salad here is to die for. TO DIE FOR. I've always liked tuna salad, but I've never had one that I would trek for, travel for, take 5 different trains for. I would for this. This tuna, plus their signature scallion cream cheese equals heaven. In my saddest moments, I think about this bagel to lift my spirits. read more

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My husband was raving about this place having the best Bloody Marys he's ever had in the whole country! So of course we had to try this during our visit to new york. It didn't make reservations so it was about 30 minute wait before we were able to be seated, considering it was a Saturday morning I think I was pretty reasonable. We ordered a number of dishes to Sharon including the double eggs, soft scramble caviar and matzo ball soup. Each order the classic bagel and lots which was amazing.. we also got the ride putting for dessert. The Bloody Marys blew my mind, they were even better than my husband described! This place was amazing and exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend! read more

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This was one of my favorite brunch spots in New York. You can't skip out on the latkes and finishing with a sweet French toast was the perfect combination. The applesauce and sour cream really put it together. Their Scottish smoked locks was really good, but have to come back and try the pastrami smoked lox. The blueberry soda was refreshing! The service was really good, our waiter gave us some notes and recommendations of other places. Their boo seating is large and comfortable. read more

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Cruised down to the LES to get some Jewish deliciousness and R&D did not fail. It is super clean, no mental visual of large rats running around the kitchen (IYKYK) and the food did not disappoint. I would order a little differently--would not have the horseradish cream cheese on the lox bagel--it added nothing, the soup was perfection, and I think next time I'll get the creme fraiche caviar topping on the latkes. Services was spectacular, but I have to admit that the server calling us "my friend" 50 times grew tiresome. But oy! There's no complaints here. As MOT's we left happy. And that, my friends, is no small feat. read more

This has been one of my favorite restaurants on earth and it's my first stop in NYC. That said, removing my beloved belly lox from the menu is a sin and crime against appetizing. Omg! Omg! Omg! Omg! Omg! Omg! read more

Russ & Daughters Cafe - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

Russ and Daughters feels a bit like a time capsule when you walk in. The staff is friendly and efficient. Everything we ordered was delicious. The smoked salmon is top notch. If I were to go back I would order The Classic again. It was the perfect balance of smokey, fresh, and briney. So yummy! The orange juice is fresh squeezed and the coffee was good. read more

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Don't know WTF the hype is all about! Absolutely nothing special! Prices require a second mortgage! read more

PLEASE don't get discouraged by the wait time. Waited an hour, but took this opportunity to walk around and explore! Food was absolutely perfect. We ordered a little bit of everything. Appetizer, bagel board, mushroom omelet, and French toast- cinnamon with two cocktails- Miriam s cup and break-fast martini. FABULOUS! SERVICE WAS GREAT AND QUICK! Ambiance- great music, great food, ambiance was just right. Definitely will be returning next year! read more

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I've never been a fan of bagels, but I changed my mind after eating here. My friend recommended Russ & Daughters for their lox and bagels, and I was pleasantly surprised by how high quality they were! The fluffy cream cheese was rich yet light, and paired well with the various toppings that came with it. I also ordered the potato latkes, bursting with flavor and texture! Our waiter was very personable and attentive, checking if we needed water refills frequently. The cafe itself is cozy yet elegantly decorated- I enjoyed peering through the glass to explore the various bagels and fillings they offered! read more

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After visiting Russ & Daughters, we met a friend at the Russ & Daughters Café. It was worth it, but be prepared for a bit of a wait. The café isn't large, but it's light, bright, and tidy. I ordered The Classic: Gaspe Nova smoked salmon with cream cheese, red onion, capers, and tomatoes. They also ask for your choice of bagel--I had a plain one toasted. It was delicious and really hit the spot. My husband ordered the Matzo Ball Soup, which was flavorful, with chicken and matzo balls--a comforting dish. He also had the pickled herring filet with pumpernickel, which he enjoyed (though it's not my favorite). My friend had the Potato Latkes with wild salmon roe and crème fraîche, and she was also able to get applesauce and sour cream on the side, for a bit of both. They were delicious. We ordered chocolate egg creams, and my husband had a house-made grape soda. If you're looking for Coke or Pepsi, they don't offer those, but I appreciated the unique house-made drinks. Service was friendly and helpful. It wasn't an inexpensive lunch, but it was worth it for the food and quality time with a dear friend. It was nice to be able to sit down comfortably and enjoy our meal. The café is about a five-minute walk down Orchard Street from the original location. Cheers! read more

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This place is amazing, I've been to their store on Houston but first time in the cafe. Exceptional food and impeccable service. The best part was when one of the owner ( also one of the daughters as in Russ & Daughters) came by to see how our lunch was. It was the highlight of our meal. read more

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