What A Bagel

I finally checked this popular bagel spot out in Queens. I went on a Sunday morning and was…read moreexpecting a crowd since it was the weekend. Yup there was a line but it moved fairly quickly. I observed a lot of staff behind the counter and they were moving and shaking with great customer service. The store had a little bit of everything that a corner store/deli would sell. I noticed a vegan menu, waffles and pancakes, chips, fresh baked items, assorted cream cheese and hot and cold drinks. They also had a lunch menu with a variety of sandwiches. I ordered a toasted French toast bagel with peanut butter. I also ordered a strawberry bagel for the next day. I also purchased a cranberry and coconut butter cookie. Everything was fresh and delicious. I never had a strawberry bagel and it wasn't sweet. It tasted like a plain bagel with color, lol. Overall, I would check this spot out again and try some different menu items.

Our first stop after getting off the plane..... walked in and there was a small line which moved…read morequick. Lots to choose off the menu- sandwiches, bagels and there is even fresh baked pastries and goodies on the other end of counter and a wall of cold drinks to choose from. We ordered a reg bagel w/cream cheese, 2 bacon egg and cheese on reg bagel and everything bagel with bacon egg and chive cream cheese. There is seating in the front in the patio. We ate in the car while we head to the train station- everything was delicious - the eggs were bit over cooked but overall everything hit. Nothing like starting our NY trip with a NY bagel!

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Utopia Bagels in Whitestone.

Hand Rolled Bagels

3.9(404 reviews)

1.2 mi

I felt like having a bagel this morning so I decided to stop by. They open at 6a…read more The have a wide variety of bagels to choose from, there bagels are big. I wanted a mini bagel and I noticed they have different flavors of cream cheese so I was leaning toward olive cream cheese. There was a line so I had a chance to glance at the menu and I did see they have mini bagels but it didn't indicate what kind. When the cashier asked me what I would like to order, I asked for a mini bagel I was informed they only have plain. I don't like plain bagels it would have been nice that was indicated on the menu instead of me standing on line.

Bagels are AMAZING. coffee is great. place is over priced,…read morebut food is good. anything BEYOND bagels... 9x outta 10 your order will be WRONG. tip. you should have a line for JUST bagels and line for cooked foods. why do i have to wait 40 mins for bagels you just throw in a bag, because you have the slowest employees serving hot food? also, i get the whole hiring teenagers, but someone has to be in the front managing. why have 20 employees work the front that can't follow directions? maybe supply pads, because they CANT memorize and order if their life depended on it.

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PopUp Bagels

4.2(71 reviews)

5.1 mi

The bagels are undeniably delicious! The place is an overstimulation nightmare! It's always crowded…read morebut the lines go fast! Taking it to go would be your best bet! Service is friendly and they are super efficient in what they do. Would o be back? Absolutely!

This was my first time trying PopUp Bagels, and it was definitely on my list! I have to say the…read moreemployee who helped me was so kind and took the time to explain the whole concept. Of course I had to go with the plain bagels they were fresh, hot, and incredibly soft. You really can't go wrong with the spreads either I tried the plain cream cheese and the scallion cream cheese which I loved. The inside has such a great vibe too I especially loved the mirror and the overall energy. Plus there's street parking which was great!

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Spin Bagel

4.5(48 reviews)

3.2 mi•Bayside

I'm a Native New Yorker, so bagels in the morning have been a staple in my life since Jr…read more Highschool. These bagels are the best bagels I've ever had. There's so much variety and the specialty bagels are *chef's kiss*, AMAZING! The customer service is PHENOMENAL! Yvonne (Not sure if I spelled it correctly) is so pleasant and calls me by name when I walk through the door. The ambiance is beautiful with all the greek decorations and themes. I would say what my favorite bagel is on here but they already sell out of it before the afternoon (it's that good, guys) I Love Spin, -Shen.

Another day starting with a NY bagel. Located across the Long Island Railroad station in…read moreQueens(Bayside), we grabbed breakfast before heading into the city. They were friendly and welcoming. The spot was nice and bright. Minimal seating -luckily we got spot to eat. This was Sourdough bagel style and it was our first time. We got our reg order of Everything bagel smear of chives cream cheese, bacon & eggs, reg bagel with smear of cream cheese and 2 everything bagel with bacon and eggs. This place was on top of list of best bagels we tried in NY. Def will be back.

Cheddar Jalapeno Bagel

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Slims Bagels and Bialys

2.6(137 reviews)

1.4 mi•Douglaston

Came here for breakfast and had an ok experience. I came here around 6:30/6:45 in the morning and…read morethere was a pretty lengthy line which was a good indicator. There were two counter people working and it didn't seem like they were in any rush to really move the line along. I got an Asiago bagel with eggs and bacon and it was alright. Eggs were well cooked but bacon was a little well done. Overall, it was just a standard bagel and a standard experience.

'Slim's Bagels is a local business that has maintained its commitment to traditional bagel…read morepreparation methods, including hand-rolling and boiling the dough before baking, which are key aspects of New York-style bagels. This dedication to tradition has contributed to its popularity and longevity within the Flushing community. ' Slims served the Queens-Long Island community for many years. I stopped by while in the area with a friend. Slims offers bagels, bialys, variety of pastries, various cream cheese spreads, make your own salads and beverages. I ordered a whole wheat bagel with eggs and my friend ordered their oatmeal. The oatmeal @$4 consists of raisins, bananas, brown sugar, agave and the portion was generous. My bagel was just okay, a little chewy and the eggs were cooked well. The bagels are hand rolled and kettle cooked. Slims offers a free bagel with purchase The staff are courteous, efficient and professional. Good experience, nice staff will try bagels again.

4.0 mi•Fresh Meadows, Flushing

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Nova cream cheese flat bagel with 1 tbsp of cream cheese in it!!!

Bagel Oasis

3.7(477 reviews)

Quick! Had 2 bagels (everything with butter toasted and plain toasted with cream cheese). Staple ny…read moreexperience with nice staff! The bagels - crispy on the outside with a fluffy bite in the middle. It's not too dense so I don't feel terrible. The cream cheese to bagel ratio was fair so it's not oozing out. Loved it! There is a sit down table and the inside isn't small! As someone who loves utopia bagels, I really enjoyed this place for their taste, service and price! The 2 bagels costed ~$8!

Born and raised in Bayside, Bagel Oasis has always been a neighborhood staple. After moving away…read morefor a few years, I was so excited to come back and add it back into my routine. The bagels are always fresh, the sandwiches are consistently great, and the service is quick and friendly even when it's busy. The space inside is a bit tight and parking can sometimes be tricky, but it's absolutely worth it. Pro tip: order ahead and thank me later.

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Bagel Boss - Lake Success

3.0(162 reviews)

1.4 mi

First time going to Bagel Boss even tho I'm in the lake success shopping center maybe once or twice…read morea week . Anyway, I needed something close since I had 2 doctors appointments with a little time in between. I asked for a bacon egg cheese, they said they don't sell meat and they had soy bacon. I wasn't in the mood to get possibly disappointed so I decided on an egg everything toasted scooped out bagel w scallion cream cheese. It was good (not as good as others I've had but it was good enough. I also had an iced coffee that I had to put together myself. I make iced coffee at home all the time. But never at a restaurant which was cool. And they had the syrups too. Sorry I didn't take pics was in a rush. The ladies that were there were really nice me helpful. I appreciated that.

Bagel Boss is a franchise operation and for that reason they usually get the same type of review…read more They have a formula and it works well. There major change this year is that some of the stores went non-kosher. The Lake Success location remained Kosher. Same great bagels and staff. If the area could not maintain a kosher clientele, they changed. From a business point of view... it was a good move. This Bagel Boss gets a five+ star rating hands down. Located right on Union Tpke right at the end of the Lake Success Shopping Center, it is a very easy in and out with plenty of parking...even during the busy periods. This is a large location with plenty of seating and plenty of all different kinds of foods. The store is clean and inviting to sit and dine at. I stop by BB often when I'm in the mood for a GOOD bagel and coffee. Reasonable pricing for their portion size and quality of food. The teams at BB are always friendly and helpful. I must say, I just enjoy being greeted with a hello and a smile. Team is attentive to needs and I am happy to stop by here. KUDOs to the team at Bagel Boss - Lake Success

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A&S Bagels

3.7(311 reviews)

3.6 mi

I have been coming here for years. What's great about this place is they make their bagels on…read morepremise. What's awesome about that is the freshness. Today I got a baker's dozen. I always keep something to eat but put the bulk of the bagels in the freezer. They come in a paper bag. I transfer them into a ziplock bag before putting them in the freezer or refrigerator period while taking him out the bag, some were still warm and so soft. I wanted to eat them right then. I was able to stay disciplined.

Mother's Day, the place was empty for once on a weekend afternoon. The moment I walked in, I could…read morealready see two young ladies chatting at the counter look at me walk in, give each other a dirty look before walking to the counter where there were 6-8 young ladies working.if three of them said "hi" or "how are you" to me that would have been a lot. Instead I got a bunch of blank stares looking like "excuse me, we have gossip to talk about and you're interrupting it" before another girl walked over very friendly asking how I was and what I'd like to order. Only got a French Toast bagel with butter & syrup & could feel the other girls not wanting me to be there. I was once young myself & had "friends" who worked there who were the center of drama in their circles, so it wasn't quite a shocker to me. I'm sure if any of the older ladies who were probably off for Mothers Day were there, the ship would have been ran a bit more tight. Also came home to my bagel barely having any butter or syrup on it which I could put more on myself, but for almost $4 it would be nice to have it be more filled.

3.7 mi•Fresh Meadows, Utopia, Flushing

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Bagels & Co

3.3(123 reviews)

I love their food it's always so amazing. its so good there's always a line, but it's 100% worth…read moreit. not that expensive, and they have places to eat.

Frequently passing Bagels & Co because parking is difficult to find. I just haphazardly found a…read moreparking spot directly across the street. There is plenty of seating for those that choose to dine inside. Forming a line from the door when you walk inside. There are many employees behind the counter working in unison, the line moved Swifty. The decor is a cross between a pizza shop and a coffee shop. I gathered that this is a Kosher Bagel place IYKYK! So, looking around I see all sorts of bagels and I found out that the bagels are all hand made/ rolled! They have salad, pancake for $3 a piece. And, pause... They have pizza! I purchased a plain bagel with cream cheese, a Poppy seed bagel with scallion cream cheese, and 2 pancakes for $3 a piece. Everything is to go, the meter is running with 20 minutes reserved. I got home ready to dig in, placed one $3 cake in the toaster oven, although they did warm it up. Added sausage no syrup yet. It's half cooked not edible, $6 in the trash. They were very heavy as well. I'm glad I bought extra food. The bagel was lightly toasted and they put a mound of cream cheese on them. Sloppy joe's held together better than this. The guy serving said that they are number 1, they can be that, for convenience sake. This trip was not impressive enough for a return visit. And they have a return policy, it's no refunds! Areas of improvement, pizza looking days old should not be out that early. It's not appealing. I'm just saying... Inspire more, Yelp more!

Everything bagel with egg salad ($6)

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Bagel with eggs ($4)

Bagel Shoppe

3.7(74 reviews)

2.4 mi•Oakland Gardens

Old school bagel shop. Nothing aesthetically pleasing, except for some of the customers. Coffee/Tea…read moreis self-served; delicious. The bagels are the best in the area. It opens early and closes early.

We came here on a Saturday morning and the place was packed. We ordered two bagels with cream…read morecheese, OJ and iced coffee, which came out to $16 in total. The food was decent, nothing that would blow your socks off.