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- Address1330 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10075
- From my guide, updated September 2026.
If you’re a fan of smoked fish, Sable’s makes some of the best lox bagels in the Upper East Side. Locals often draw comparisons between Sable’s and the well-known Zabar’s on the Upper West Side, a NYC staple since 1934.
Comparing the two makes sense since the owners of Sable’s (Danny and Kenny Sze) managed the appetizer department at Zabar’s for over a decade. They were able to learn the ins and outs of the bagel business as well as where to get the best smoked fish in New York City.
The smoked fish is always fresh and this Upper East Side bagel shop only uses the highest quality ingredients. If anyone is in the market for good caviar (at a decent price, might I add), Sable’s has long been a neighborhood favorite.