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Black Seed Bagels

Worth it. It’s not hard to see why Black Seed Bagel has risen to the top of many “best bagels in NYC” lists in such a short span of time.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizFrom my list Best bagels and lox in New York City

Everything I’ve written about Black Seed Bagels. It’s on two of my lists, Best bagels in New York City and Best bagels and lox in New York City. First, what to order and what to know.

  1. Best bagels in New York CityWorth it
  2. Best bagels and lox in New York CityWorth it

Before you go

What I order

The signature recipe is attributed to Black Seed Bagel’s James Beard-nominated executive chef, Dianna Daoheung, and dang, she knows her stuff.

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Good to know

New Yorkers find them irresistible, as evidenced by the long lines every hour of the day. The signature recipe is attributed to Black Seed Bagel’s James Beard-nominated executive chef, Dianna Daoheung, and dang, she knows her stuff.

From Best bagels and lox in New York City
Worth it. Been? Say if you agree.

Every list it’s on

Worth it
What I wrote thereFold it away

Better still, the house-made spreads alone are worth the detour, especially the dill and lox spread (my favorite on the menu). What I love most about Black Seed is the balanced bagel-to-spread ratio, not too much and not too little.

Worth it
What I wrote thereFold it away

New Yorkers find them irresistible, as evidenced by the long lines every hour of the day. The signature recipe is attributed to Black Seed Bagel’s James Beard-nominated executive chef, Dianna Daoheung, and dang, she knows her stuff.

What’s more, the house-made spreads are worth writing home about, especially the dill and lox spread (I’m still dreaming about it). It’s not hard to see why Black Seed Bagel has risen to the top of many “best bagels in NYC” lists in such a short span of time.

Best of New York 2026, New York Dearest
On The Best of New York

I put Black Seed Bagels on two of my best lists

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