New York City bagels are famous and a point of heated debate among New Yorkers. Most New Yorkers will agree that a fresh bagel should never be toasted, but while some love the large, doughy bagels, others prefer chewier, dense bagels. Whichever type of bagel you crave, and even if you want it toasted, check out these choices for New York City's best bagels. You might also want to check our our list of Best New York City Breakfasts if you're looking for a more substantial way to start your day.
1. Daniel's Bagels
A short walk from Grand Central, Daniel's offers the popular smaller, chewy, dense bagels. They won't toast them for you, but there's no reason to.- Address: 569 3rd Ave (37th/38th Sts.)
- Telephone: 212-972-9733
- Neighborhood: Midtown East (Map)
- Hours: 5:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. (7 p.m. on Sunday)
- Subway: 6 to 33rd St.; 4/5/6 to 42nd St.
- Cost of a Bagel: 70¢
2. Tal Bagels
Tal serves up dense and chewy bagels.- Upper East Side Map
- Address: 333 East 86th St (1st/2nd Aves)
- Phone: 212-427-6811
- Hours: 5:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.(7:30 p.m. on Sunday)
- Subway: 4/5/6 to 86th St.
- Bagel: 75¢
- Upper West Side Map
- Address: 2446 Broadway (90th)
- Phone: 212-712-0171
- Hours: 5:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- Subway: 1/9 to 86th St
- Bagel: 65¢
- Midtown East Map
- Address: 977 1st Ave (53rd/54th)
- Phone: 212-753-9080
- Hours: 5:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
- Subway: E/V at 53rd St./Lex
- Bagel: 75¢ or $9 dozen
3. H&H Bagels
H&H Bagels is among New York City's most famous bagels, and H&H Bagels are well loved by fans of the larger, fluffier, doughy bagels. H&H Bagels are kosher and are available for delivery world-wide.- Address: 2239 Broadway (at 80th Street)
- Telephone: 212-595-8003
- Neighborhood: Upper West Side (Map)
- Hours: 24 hours a day
- Subway: 1/9 to 79th/Broadway
- Cost of a Bagel: 95¢
4. Murray's Bagels
Smaller than H&H Bagels, but still the doughy bagel variety, Murray's has two locations, in Greenwich Village and in Chelsea and quite a few fans.- Greenwich Village Location (Map)
- Address: 500 6th Avenue (12th/13th Streets)
- Phone: 212-462-2830
- Hours: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Subway: F/V to 14th St
- Cost of a Bagel: 75¢
- Chelsea Location (Map)
- Address: 242 8th Avenue (22nd/23rd Streets)
- Phone: 646-638-1335
- Hours: 6:45 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- Subway: C/E or 1/9 to 23rd St
- Cost of a Bagel: 75¢ or $9 dozen
5. Ess-a-Bagel
Another of the doughy, large bagels, Ess-a-Bagel is popular and a good choice in the neighborhood.- Murray Hill Location (Map)
- Address: 359 1st Avenue (21st St)
- Phone: 212-260-2252
- Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. (closes Sunday at 5)
- Subway: 6 to 23rd St; L to 1st Ave.
- Cost of a Bagel: 70¢
- Midtown East Location (Map)
- Address: 831 3rd Avenue (51st/52nd Sts)
- Phone: 212-980-4315
- Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. (closes weekends at 5)
- Subway: 6 to 51st St; E/V to 53rd/Lex
- Cost of a Bagel: 70¢
6. Bagelfeller's
Conveniently located for visitors in Midtown and near Rockefeller Center, and falls into the chewy, denser bagel which many New Yorkers love.- Address: 36 W 48th St. (5th & 6th Aves.)
- Telephone: 212-398-1411
- Neighborhood: Midtown West (Map)
- Hours: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m., closed Sunday
- Subway: B/D/F/Q to 47-50 Sts/Rock Center
- Cost of a Bagel: 60¢
7. Kossar's
This Lower East Side institution is most famous for its bialys, but Kossar's also offers deliciously dense hand rolled, kettle boiled malt bagels. Kossar's also ships their bagels and bialys.- Address: 367 Grand Street (Essex and Norfolk Sts)
- Telephone: 877-4-BIALYS
- Neighborhood: Lower East Side (Map)
- Hours: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m., closed Saturday
- Subway: F to Delancey St
- Cost of a Bagel: 65¢ (bialys: 50¢)
8. Absolute Bagels
This Upper West Side bagel store is popular with local Columbia students, and serves up large, light bagels near St. John the Divine.- Address: 2788 Broadway (107th St)
- Telephone: 212-932-2052
- Neighborhood: Upper West Side (Map)
- Hours: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. (8 p.m. on Sunday)
- Subway: 1/9 to Cathedral Parkway/110th St
- Cost of a Bagel: 65¢, $7.80 a dozen
9. Bagel Hole
Many New Yorkers (including Arthur Schwartz) claim the best bagel is in Brooklyn at the Bagel Hole in Park Slope. Bagel Hole features the dense, chewy bagel that many New Yorkers adore.- Address: 400 Seventh Ave.(bet. 12th and 13th Streets) Brooklyn, NY
- Telephone: 718-788-4014
- Neighborhood: Park Slope, Brooklyn
- Hours: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Subway: F to 15th Street (Brooklyn)
- Cost of a Bagel: 55¢
