
Bagel Works
There’s a new contender in the search for the Best Bagel in NYC. One of the latest and greatest bagel and cream cheese experiences we’ve had in quite some time took place at Bagel Works, located on 1st Ave between 66th and 67th Streets on the Upper East Side. In the weeks prior, we’d had

Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company (Chelsea)
Disclaimer: Brooklyn Bagel Blog is not affiliated with Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company in any way, shape, or form. Similarly, Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company has no actual locations in Brooklyn. Chalk it up to an endearing idiosyncrasy of the bagel world! The Bagels Names aside, let’s focus on what makes Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee

Absolute Bagels
Bagel preferences are highly regional, which is why any New Yorker from the UWS will swear that Absolute Bagels is the best bagel shop in the city. They have a leg to stand on. The bagels are a bit on the smaller side, but they are always blisteringly fresh. It’s a joy to watch them

Ess-a-Bagel (Chelsea)
Ess-a-Bagel is one of the – if not the – best-known bagel shop in NYC, and for good reason. The bagels are always big, fresh, fluffy, and delicious. The shop’s incredible bagels, long history, and gritty character make Ess-a-Bagel an iconic New York bagel shop. Established in 1976, Ess-a has been a family-run business for

Ess-a-Bagel (Gramercy)
Ess-a-Bagel is one of the – if not the – best-known bagel shop in NYC, and for good reason. The bagels are always big, fresh, fluffy, and delicious. The shop’s incredible bagels, long history, and gritty character make Ess-a-Bagel an iconic New York bagel shop. Established in 1976, Ess-a has been a family-run business for

Ess-a-Bagel (Midtown East)
Ess-a-Bagel is one of the – if not the – best-known bagel shop in NYC, and for good reason. The bagels are always big, fresh, fluffy, and delicious. The shop’s incredible bagels, long history, and gritty character make Ess-a-Bagel an iconic New York bagel shop. Established in 1976, Ess-a has been a family-run business for