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    Utopia Bagels

    4.1 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 5:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    everything bagel toasted with olive pimento cream cheese
    Sebastian C.

    The bagels at Utopia Bagels are definitely worth the hype and deserving of their reputation as one of the best bagel shops in the five boroughs. My everything bagel had a near-perfect balance between a crisp exterior and a satisfyingly chewy interior. That reputation means Utopia is likely to be busy no matter the day or time. I went around 11 am on a Wednesday, and there were about 10-15 people ahead of me. Between ordering and actually getting my bagel (and it was just a toasted bagel with cream cheese, not an egg sandwich or anything), it took about 15 minutes. That being said, are the bagels at Utopia worth making a special trip for? Not really, for me personally. While Utopia may technically be the best, there are enough bagel shops around Queens that come close enough that I don't see myself going out of my way to visit very often. Utopia has recently opened a few locations in Manhattan and Long Island City, so it's easier than ever to give them a try without coming out to Whitestone.

    Top of my Flagel. Cheap on the sunflower seeds.
    Sandra G.

    In the 80's and 90's utopia bagels was my go to spot. Although I still live in the area, I branched out to other bagel stores that were closer, more convenient and in my opinion, bigger and better bagels. Every time I wanted to go back to Utopia bagels, the lines were always out the door. I always thought to myself. Why? So, I finally went back yesterday as I had some time to kill and the line was not that bad (10:30 am. On a thurs.) Upon entering I see they've expanded the store since I was there last (which was many many years ago) . They have so many employees behind the counter, which keeps the flow moving. They have a lot to offer as far as baked goods, cold, cuts, eggs, etc. the usual . But, all I could think about were the Flagels. I got hooked on their flagels back in the day when they first started making them. My mouth was watering for a sunflower seed Flagel with butter, I had to have one. Back in the day the tops and bottoms were covered with sunflower seeds. That was the best part. A Crispy outside and crunchy sunflower seeds everywhere. Now, I was lucky I had about seven or eight sunflower seeds on the top and it was quite chewy. What a disappointment. I know utopia bagels is a staple in the neighborhood but Sorry..... it's not worth the hype. I won't be back.

    Worth it on onion bagel. Lox, tomato, caper, red onion, cream cheese
    Samuel C.

    The best bagels in Queens! The worth it is definitely worth it. Lox with cream cheese, tomato, red onions and capers is the perfect combination. The bagels are made fresh everyday and handrolled. The line can be long during the morning.

    You can't tell from the pic, but the scallion cream cheese is nicely piled on this onion bagel.
    Tom T.

    Whenever taking a red-eye into JFK, this is the detour I make when driving the rest of the way home. I've been to a lot of bagel stores, absolutely have a few fine ones here in the Hudson Valley, and often check out bagel shops when traveling around the state or country, but Utopia in Whitestone is my favorite. It's a friendly shop, even at 5:30 in the morning, and the bagels hit right every single time. I don't sleep well on overnight flights, but this breakfast stop helped make short work of that last 75 minutes of my drive home.

    Aaahhh - crisp outside, soft and just a little chewy on the inside.
    Kathy C.

    No surprise here, Utopia Bagels is enjoying more than 'a moment' because they are and always have been the best bagel in NY. As fans for 30 years, our only hope is they aren't expanding too rapidly. Best of luck, keep up the great work.

    Cream cheese on rainbow
    Joe P.

    Go on a Wednesday to get the 5 star experience. Any other day you get a baker's dozen for the price of 12 bagels but on Wednesday, 16!! And these are classically good New York bagels; nice chew on outside and soft (but not too soft) inside. I got the 16 bagels for home and a BEC (if you have to ask what this is, then you are not a New Yorker) on sesame and rainbow with cream cheese for the drive. All were as it should be. It is getting hard to find classic good bagels similar to how it is hard to find classic good pizzas. I just wish I did not have to drive all the way to Whitestone to find them.

    Jody W.

    My stepdad loves the mini bialys from Utopia. Seems that everyone loves the bagels here, so I went. I needed to deliver 2 dozen of these morsels to some friends that somewhat recently relocated upstate. They miss good bagels....and were beyond happy with said delivery. I picked up another dozen to share with neighbors and throw a few in my freezer. I wolfed down two (one sesame and one egg) during my drive north and I'm not ashamed to admit that I could have shoved a third one down my pie hole. I ate the egg one plain and then decided to pull over at the Plattekill rest stop to throw a schmear of veggie cream cheese on the sesame. Yes. These bagels are damned good. I hit the Whitestone location at a good time; the line wasn't too bad and they have a big crew behind the counter that really hustles. Great, friendly service. I'm now known as the bagel sherpa around here, so I'm quite sure I'll be schlepping a few dozen north the next time I'm "downstate".

    Mallory C.

    One of my favorite bagel spots to hit while I'm in town! The Everything bagel is top-notch, but I like the others too. Such a great selection -- they even have gluten-free bagels! Get here early because there's usually a line, but it moves quickly. I love to getting The Worth It bagel sandwich (Nova, Cream Cheese, Tomato, Red Onion & Capers) here. There's also usually a good amount of outdoor seating on the patio to enjoy the bagels on-site.

    Cindy D.

    Chaotic good. Utopia bagels is quintessential New York bagels. Chewy interior and a crisp exterior, with the option of filling it with your favorite fillings and then picking up a side or two and a drink from the refrigerators on the opposite wall. Chaos because there are so, so many people in the shop and it's a "who's next!" situation. Be ready to place your order if you're next to the counter or take a few steps back to let other people go ahead of you. Then enjoy your delicious bagel(s). They also accidentally put cheese on my bagel when I requested no cheese, still a good bagel sandwich though.

    Kyoo C.

    What a great local bagel shop! After being disappointed with the lox bagel at the most popular Russ & Daughter the last time we were in NY, I wanted to give it another try and had couple new bagel shops to try this time. What a store and friendly staff. Mr. Todd was very helpful in helping me get things to try. Wanted to try The Worth It and wasn't sure which bagel to get and toasted or not, so I told him to make it the way he wants to, I trust you:) The Worth It was definitely worth it! So delicious with the lox cream cheese plenty capers. Finally understood the allure of lox bagel that I still didn't get when tried the russ n daughter before. Got me really excited for more lox bagels, lol. Onion with cream cheese was delicious as well, bagel so chewy and good. Got kid the rainbow just to be playful and for photos. The Worth It is worth it for any time of the day!

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    Richard S.

    Terrific hand rolled bagels have a nice crunchy exterior and soft inside. They are great with any of the many cream cheese options. Can't go wrong with an everything bagel and scallion cream cheese. Coffee was surprisingly good too. The service was friendly and helpful and there was plenty of seating out front if you want to eat there. My only disappointment was the baked salmon salad which was absolutely inedible and tasted nothing like kippered salmon. Not sure what other filler fish they put in there but they should really change the recipe.

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    Can I order ahead of time for pick up? Would I just call the store directly?

    We don’t take same day orders over phone day before or uber eats

    Do they have indoor seating?

    Only outdoor.

    The giant pizza bagel, is it call ahead three days or show up after 1pm to order same day? have this place circled for a road trip trying to get it on my way through the area?

    Must call day before and it feeds up to 20 people

    Where canI order the pizza bagel?

    Go in Person after 1pm to order. They Need 3 days advance notice to prepare. I think it's $88 and comes with 2 toppings.

    Do you have gift certificates?

    Yes

    Is the rainbow bagel vegan?

    yes it is

    Do the more specialty flavored bagels like the blueberry pancake or red velvet come in mini size?

    Sorry they don’t

    Hi I visited today andI was told that none of the bagels were vegan. I know you guys have a vegan bacon egg cheese. Are there vegan bread options for that sandwich?

    All our bagels are vegan except French toast egg egg everything and prosciutto

    If I go after 2pm will there still be a lot of bagels left to purchase?

    Yes, there will be bagels left to purchase. That is never a problem here.

    What brand of tofu cream cheese do you use?

    Tofutti

    Are your bagels kosher?

    Probably not there not closed during the holidays and the make items in the oven that are not separated

    Low carb bagel does it have alot less carbs than regular is it worth having or just have regular?

    All bagels have a lot of carbs 84 per bagel so if you need to stay away from carb bagels are not good you can scoop them out that takes more than half the carbs away. The low carb has only 55 carbs still a lot but less and they do taste great.

    What is the difference between the country chicken salad and the plain chicken salad?

    Country Chicken Salad has walnuts and cranberries.

    How many carbs in the low carb bagel? Is it keto friendly?

    50 -54 grams not kept friendly . scooped will reduce it in half. i still don't think kept friendly but close.

    I notice they have gluten free bagels. Does anyone know if they are cooked separately from the regular bagels? My mother has celiac and cannot have cross contamination. Thanks

    we ship them in from a outside source. And keep them semi frozen.

    I notice they have tofu cream cheese. Are the plain Bagels vegan (like no egg wash)? Thanks :)

    ONLY THE EGG AND FRENCH TOAST BAGEL HAS EGG IN IT ALL OTHERS DON'T. SEE YOU SOON.

    What are the different types of mini bagels?

    Plain, sesame, everything and at least one other kind that I cannot remember.

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