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- Address235 W 116th St, New York, NY
- From my guide, updated September 2026.
When Andrew Martinez and his wife Ashley Dikos Bagel found themselves in a bagel desert in their Harlem neighborhood, they decided to do something about it by opening Bo’s in 2017.
Relying on traditional time-tested baking methods, the duo churns out some of the best bagels in New York City. Slightly smaller than standard NYC bagels, these are refrigerated overnight to slow the fermentation process and boiled for two minutes before being baked, which results in a crusty exterior and chewy interior.
The couple’s ardent refusal to use cheap ingredients and commitment to the painstaking baking process has earned them the loyalty of locals. Don’t just take my word for it, within five years, Bo’s opened a second location in Washington Heights. The salt bagel is where it’s at!