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A place · Bakery · Upper West Side · on 1 of my list

Orwashers Bakery.

Worth it, says Antonina. So it's no surprise that they serve some of the best bagels on the UWS, swing by for the classics.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best bagels on the Upper West Side
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It's on 1 of my list. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.

Worth it
  • Address440 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

Originally founded in 1916, Orwashers recently branched out to a second location the Upper West Side. Serving New Yorkers for more than 105 years, the bakery’s success can be attributed to traditional baking methods perfected over time.

So it’s no surprise that they serve some of the best bagels on the UWS, swing by for the classics. The lox is great, but my preference is a plain bagel with scallion cream cheese (chef’s kiss!).

Unpopular opinion. I’ll die on this hill. Why trust me about Upper West Side bagels? makes the best bagel in all of New York City.

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Orwashers Bakery

Upper West Side