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As far as the bagels go, there's no difference between this location and the original in Whitestone. The bagels have that great balance of chewiness and crispness that Utopia does so well. That being said, the service feels chaotic. There are a lot of workers running around but the operation doesn't seem particularly efficient. There are plenty of bagel shops with fewer employees that manage to get orders out much faster, including the original Whitestone location. I stopped by around 1pm on a weekday, and there was only a party of two ahead of me. Even so, it still took more than 10 minutes just to get a toasted bagel with cream cheese. The bagels themselves are excellent, but I don't think I'd stop by if I had somewhere to be.
I was very excited to try Utopia Bagels after hearing so much hype surrounding it, but I was honestly disappointed. The line was long, but it moved pretty quickly which was a plus. That said, I think there are plenty of other bagel spots in the city that are better quality and a better value overall. I ordered my go-to: a bacon, egg, and cheese bagel with added scallion cream cheese. It was alright but the everything bagel itself was not the best. We also got a lox bagel, which was fine, but nothing memorable compared to other spots in the city. In total, we spent over $40 for two bagels and one juice, which felt excessive for the experience. In a city with endless amazing bagel options, I don't see myself coming back to Utopia Bagels anytime soon.
The line on a Sunday wasn't too bad and the wait was okay. However, the place was soooo warm it's like there's no AC on. The workers preparing the food looked miserable too. The cream cheese was a little melty as well...
Had to get bagels while I was in NYC and I'm so happy I found this spot. I had an everything bagel with scallion cream cheese & bacon omg it was delicious! The store was clean and organized. Service was super quick. I also tried the cold pressed strawberry and watermelon juice and it was soooo good.
Visited here during my first trip to NYC and had multiple people recommend Utopia Bagels - it did not disappoint! This place was packed and the line was going out the door, but the wait was worth it. I didn't have much time to review the menu before hand so I panicked and got a rainbow bagel with birthday cake cream cheese (something I can't just get at home where I live in Florida). Overall it was a great experience, though it would have been nice if they had more seating.
We made a stop here on our last day in NYC, just a short walk from our hotel, and it turned into the perfect final food memory of the trip. I had the French toast bagel with bacon, egg, cheese, and hashbrown, and it was outstanding. The bagel itself was perfectly chewy, and the combination of sweet and savory worked surprisingly well together. It was one of those sandwiches that feels indulgent but still completely balanced. Before leaving, I also picked up a dozen bagels to take home and somehow managed to pack them into my suitcase. After freezing and toasting them later, they held up incredibly well--still tasting fresh and satisfying, which says a lot about the quality. A simple stop, but an unforgettable one for a very NYC way to end the trip.
A must to start your journey through the city. TikTok put us on to this spot and they didn't disappoint. The options were lowkey endless for your bagel, and of course a bespoke coffee. Can't wait to come again!
Great bagels and a fun, customizable menu! The olive cream cheese was a standout- super flavorful and something a little different. I also tried the vegan burrito, which had good flavor but was on the smaller side and a bit dry. I love how many options they offer and that you can really build your own bagel exactly how you want it. As for drinks, the cold brew was solid, but the cappuccino didn't quite hit the mark for me.
For what it's worth it's the items I ordered from Utopia Bagels were good, but when you end up paying $18 for a breakfast sandwich and latte, can the price really be justified? I ordered a vegan sausage, egg and cheese on everything bagel and almond milk latte. The bagel was average sized and for the price I imagined it would actually be a decent size. It tasted good despite my disappointment in the portions. The latte was good as well. The staff works hard! The shop was pretty busy for late morning. My order didn't take long to be made and all the staff I spoke to were friendly. The seating area leaves a little to be desired since the shop is so busy you'd wonder why they didn't design it to have more seating. I guess they're use to people grabbing their orders and leaving. I was grabbing breakfast before an appointment so I definitely needed to sit and eat. Luckily I caught the last open table by the exit, before I ended up leaving the shop. I ate quickly since I felt like occupying a table for longer than needed was unfair to anyone else in a similar situation. I recommend coming if you don't mind the prices and taking your order to go.
probably the messiest bagel I've ever had, and I mean that in the best way - here we have an egg bagel with a sunny side up egg, jalapeno cream cheese, and turkey sausage. I asked for ketchup, thinking they'd throw a few packets in the bag, and they slathered that on too. it somehow worked. very well. - the egg was perfectly sunny side up and drenched the entire bagel. it blew all the ~oddly square factory energy~ eggs many bagel places use out of the water - the cream cheese was melting under the toasted bagel. it was more crunchy from the jalapeños than spicy. the serving size of it was wonderful - the bagel itself was a great size and chewy as it should be. the outside which should have that New York bagel hardness was the same consistency of the rest (even while toasted) which was a bummer
I ordered the Gluten free plain bagel with plain cream cheese, i asked for it to be double toasted. This bagel was crazy good. It was thick, super soft on the inside and really crunchy on the outside. 10/10
On this visit, I ordered a build-your-own-nova sandwich: a sesame bagel, scooped, with salmon, avocado, and lettuce. The portion of salmon and avocado was fairly generous, which I appreciated. The lettuce added a nice, fresh crunch, but it was your basic, watery iceberg lettuce that I'm not a fan of, so I'll skip it next time. I normally get pumpernickel bagels, but they were out of them on Uber Eats; the sesame bagel was equally good, though. Overall, I'm not particularly impressed with the bagels at Utopia and think there are better options out there. It's a solid bagel, but really not the best--something about the dough is just okay. If ordering again, I'd get the nova and avocado scooped on a pumpernickel or sesame bagel, or the Citi Fielder with no mayo.
Yummy! Really enjoyed the egg salad and wheat bagel with matcha. I came on a Saturday around 2/3 and the place was packed, but I didn't have to wait too long in the service was pretty fast. My drink came out first and I was honestly really impressed with how good the Matcha is. Heads up, It is sweetened. There was not really anywhere to sit, but it was just me so I was able to squeeze in at the counter near the window, but it might be hard to get a seat if you have a group. Prices were pretty decent and I enjoyed everything will definitely come back to try some of the other bagels and drinks.
Came here at the perfect time on Saturday morning right before the breakfast crowd came in. Place is clean and once you order your bagel, it gets prepared QUICK. Like I waited less than 2 mins to get my bacon egg and cheese after ordering which is seriously impressive I only dock a star as the cashier seemed tired and uninterested read more
8 months ago
So happy for gluten free bagel options... plus egg and cheese for all the protein! Six of us and everyone was satisfied and bellies full. read more
1 month ago
I saw this place on a youtube show. I walked by it on my way some place else on the 13th June and did a double take. I said ti myself, is this that bagel place? I checked and it sure was! I was excited! The bagel process was so cool! I stopped in on my way back. There wasn't a line. They had sooo many choices of cream cheeses and bagels. You can get a sandwich. They have breakfast and lunch options. I went with the Worth It which had nova lox, cream cheese, onions, tomatoes and capers on an everything bagel. The bagel was so fresh, soft and delicious!!!! I also got a blueberry bagel with blue berry cream cheese. They have a window where you can watch the bagels being made I believe. You can sit in or take away. The staff were nice and helpful. Overall, I enjoyed my choices and cannot wait to go back to try something else. read more
Bagel was strangely very thin and then super crunchy because they toasted it but the bagel is too thin to be toasted perfectly. I didn't mind it but I've never had such a crunchy bagel. The ratio of toppings and salmon on the worth it was good. Salmon was a bit flavorless. Overall don't know what the hype is about but I did like it. read more
Best quality lox Ive ever had in a bagel (The Worth It bagel). The bite of the bread was perfectly chewy on the inside with a nice outside. The Bacon egg and cheese bagel was a bit dry unfortunately, feel like it needs a shmeer or aioli, doused it in hot sauce. They've got a great selection of fresh juices to choose from along with coffee. Seating wise wasn't a super friendly cafe, more of a grab and go situation (though be prepared for a line). read more
10 months ago
Quick service. Great cold brew (no milk or sugar necessary). A delectable vegan bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich! Best vegan breakfast sandwich I've had since Luhv Vegan Deli in Philadelphia. My partner got the sausage, egg, cheese on a jalapeño cheddar bagel and was underwhelmed, preferring the breakfast sandwich from The Bagel Cafe in Manchester, NH. NYC bagels might not be for him. He was overwhelmed by the heaping serving of eggs though! Shop is handicapped-accessible, though an automatic door would be helpful (push button sort, not the kind one finds at a supermarket). Limited seating. They offer two gluten-free bagels: plain and everything. Various tofu-based "cream cheeses" are available. read more
5 months ago
8 months ago
Tried it a long time ago as a picky eater, glad to say I will def be adding Utopia to my bagel list! We got the TEC on an everything bagel and an egg white Cheese sandwich on a whole wheat bagel. Both were delicious, a bang for your buck considering the amount of egg whites they cooked, and perfectly followed! Cant wait to visit again! read more
1 month ago
best bagel i've had in my life. they were pretty busy but my food was out fast!!! genuinely gasped when i took my first bite read more
Hit up utopia for breakfast both days. They move the line quick but online ordering was seamless! Got a bacon, egg and cheese both days with different bagels. We managed to snag a table on Saturday am, which was quite the feat. read more
I went around brunch time and it was already pretty packed inside by the line went by pretty quickly. The bagels were also made pretty quickly considering the amount of people. There are plenty of seating inside but it may get filled up depending on the time of day. There are great options for custom bagels or sandwiches. I got the lox with scallion cream cheese on an everything. The bagel was fluffy and there was a good amount of lox, but I couldn't taste the scallion flavor. Overall, it was a good bagel and I would come back to try different options. read more
It was a fine bagel but a bit overrated. Busy but service was super quick- the line was out the door but we ordered and got our food within 15-20 min. Everything bagel was seasoned well, had a crispy exterior, but was kind of gummy and chewy inside. They were generous with the cream cheese but the lox spread could have used a bit more lox, it mostly just tasted salty. Plenty of seating, you may have to hover to get a table for a large group. read more
Superb bagels! They were fluffy on the inside and crisp on the outside, which to me makes the perfect bagel. I got the sesame (toasted) with nova spread, which I would recommend. There's some limited seating inside, so be prepared to take your bagel elsewhere to eat if it's too busy. Would definitely be coming back. read more
I went to New York for a month in July on a mission to find the best bagels in the mainland. Utopia Bagels was the first place I went. I got 2 bagels- blueberry cream cheese on a poppyseed bagel, and bacon scallion on a rosemary bagel. I also grabbed one of their $10 orange juices. Was it bad? Not at all. It was a nice shop, places to sit, fine service. They were decent bagels. But if a friend of mine asked me where they could find the best bagels in NY, utopia wouldn't really be on my list. read more
This place is legit. So many schmear choices and the bagels are handmade. The staff are extremely helpful and it is easy to build your own if you don't see a menu item that you want. The service is fast and efficient and the bagels are delicious and a perfect size. I was so hungry I forgot to take so hot until I was almost finished! read more
Utopia Bagels has always been on my list for NYC because of the selection of delicious cream cheese and fresh bagels. They're conveniently located and are always busy, however, you can always expect great and fast service. While there's not much sitting inside, it's just as good to take your bagel to go! The French toast bagel was absolutely delicious and a must try! read more
This was on the top of my list to visit after seeing them be featured on so many YT foodies I follow. I dropped in before a Broadway matinee that I got tickets for last minute. It was lunch rush so there was a buttload of people inside. Being a creature of habit, I got myself a bacon, egg & cheese on a everything bagel. There were no seats available and I was about to make my way out to eat my order outside when I saw an empty seat in the corner that happened to be free. There was a family of 3 that took over a table for 4 so I invited myself over to their party. Luckily, they obliged. Turns out they were my neighbors. Well, they happen to also be from SoCal, Anaheim to be specific. I ended up talking to the mom the whole time. We bonded over how shitty the bagels are back home. I ended up sharing some of my food with her cos she was eyeing it like she wanted some. What a pleasant time. I'm dropping by before I go back home. read more
1 year ago
Fluffy bagels with a fun variety of flavors including french toast. I didn't quite like the sandwich I got as the sauce soaked into the bagel ruining the whole premise of a fluffy bagel, but my fiance got a bagel with typical cream cheese and lox and THAT was delicious. The french toast flavor wasn't strong but it was slightly apparent in the bagel. I'll def be back to try their other flavors with cream cheese instead of sandwich form! read more
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2 years ago
As a New Yorker, you would think that I would eat more bagels but I really don't. For me, I just think that I could buy some bagels from Too Good to Go and make my own spread for a lot cheaper. Either way, it's always a special day when I eat a bagel. Met some friends here and it was delicious. Honestly, the biggest pro was that they had a menu which most bagel shops don't. I like to experiment with my bagel order so it was great for them to give me more options to play with. I ordered a Whitefish Salad on Toasted Onion Bagel and it was delicious. The salad was refreshing but also had a strong fish flavor which I loved. Also, I need to order onion bagels more often because I loved the crispiness of the onion flakes on the bagel, which paired very well with the whitefish. I will say that this isn't the best bagel I ever had but the combination was great. Will definitely be back if ever in the area! read more
6 months ago
A spacious and clean bagel store. Plenty of seatings. A lot of options of schmears. You can see how they make the bagels as soon as you enter. Service was fast, I got my order right away. It has some chewiness and the outside has a good crust read more
2 years ago
Utopia Bagel truly lives up to its name! SERVICE - The ordering process was simple--just place your order at the counter and wait for your name to be called. FOOD - I opted for the everything bagel with cream cheese, and it exceeded all my expectations. The bagel was incredibly fluffy, with that perfect slight crunch on the outside that makes a New York bagel so iconic. The generous amount of cream cheese was a surprise--none of that thin layer nonsense here! It was everything I imagined a New York bagel to be and more. read more
3 months ago
Delish! I would expect nothing else. The bagels were really good and nice and fresh. We walked in to a long line and lots of people which was a good sign that they are popular. They had a system and service moved quickly. I got a plain bagel with scallion cream cheese! We got lucky and found a seat! I would definitely go back! read more
1 year ago
Excellent bagels, lots of vegan options and fast service. My husband and I visit NYC at least once a year and we're always trying bagels of course. This was recommended by a friend who grew up on Long Island so we checked it out on this trip. Lots of seeds and toppings on the everything bagel and on both sides which is key. Lots of breakfast sandwich options including animal-free. If youre never tried a vegan egg& cheese breakfast sandwich - trust me you wont taste a difference. Some place I'll admit dont do it right but this place does hence the 5th star. Definitely top 5 bagel places. I still like a couple other on the UWS better. read more
Great bagels, with so many great shmears as well as add ons like egg, lox, cheeses, etc!!! Breakfast, lunch and great coffees. Always busy and crowded, so don't count on a place to sit. Will probably have to "take it to go". read more
8 months ago
Bought a blueberry scones. Stale, tasteless. Incredible waste of money. How can a bakery sell stale goods at 11 a.m.? read more
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