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Ask meHard disagree on Zucker's not making the list but I respect the commitment to an opinion. Ess-a-Bagel at #2 is the right call though.
Bagels on the Upper West SidePopUp at #1 is correct and I will not be hearing arguments. The everything with scallion cream cheese is perfect.
Bagels on the Upper West SideChecking this list since my favorite, Absolute Bagels, is now "permanently closed" after their third closure by the health department. I didn't realize they'd been closed twice previously when I started going there.
New spot on Amsterdam between 106 & 105 is worth a visit. Bagels and Cream... I've tried several different types so far, but the blueberry and the rainbow are my favorites!
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- Bagels on the Upper West SideI moved to the Upper West Side and immediately set out to answer the only question that mattered. Where are the best bagels? Three years and an…6 places, 6 worth it · Sep 2026
- Bagels in BrooklynBoiled and baked, a proper New York bagel is like the city itself. a bit tough on the outside, but it will invariably keep you coming back for more.…9 places, 9 worth it · Sep 2026
- Bagels in New York CityI’ve probably spent more on bagels this year than most people spend on groceries. No shame. When you live in a city with this many options, you have…12 places, 12 worth it · Sep 2026
- Tasty Upper East Side BagelsWhen friends visit and ask me where to find great Upper East Side bagels in Upper East Side, I always have a list ready. These aren’t random picks…9 places, 9 worth it · Sep 2026
- Bagels & Lox in New York CityAsk any local about the best bagel and lox in New York City and raised voices are bound to follow. New Yorkers are a passionate bunch. All this to…7 places, 7 worth it · Sep 2026
- The Best Bagels in MidtownHere is a thing nobody warns you about Midtown. The bagel is easy. The line is not. My husband and I lived in New York for six years, and for a good…5 places, 5 worth it · Aug 2026