It's on 5 of my lists. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.
- Address2245 Broadway, New York, NY 10024
- From my guide, updated September 2026.
Found on the corner of Broadway and West 80th, Zabar’s (pronounced zay-bar) is a family-owned grocery store that feels like a true New York experience. They have a vast selection of interesting goodies in store, from Jewish delicacies and an excellent assortment of cheese to incredible baked goods, but the lox is where they shine.
My husband I never pass up an opportunity to order a bagel with lox while shopping in store. Reasonably priced, I consider these some of the best bagels on the Upper West Side.
If you haven’t had a bagel from Why trust me about Upper West Side bagels?, have you even been to New York?
Founded in 1934 and serving New Yorkers for 80+ years, Zabar’s is quite possibly the most beloved grocery store in New York City. It’s hard to imagine a more old-fashioned grocery store in the Big Apple, so swing by and elbow your way through amidst locals to see why folks love living on the Upper West Side.
Found on the corner of Broadway and West 80th, this family run grocery store is a true New York experience. They have a vast selection of items to choose from, everything from smoked fish, a surprising assortment of cheeses and a incredible bakery I simply can’t get enough of.
Founded in 1934 and serving New Yorkers for 80+ years, Zabar’s is quite possibly the most beloved grocery store in New York City. It’s hard to imagine a more old-fashioned, family run grocery store in the Big Apple. But I’m not here to tell you where to do your grocery shopping. I’m filling you in on a not-so well kept secret. Zabar’s makes one of the best black. And white cookies in NYC. Not too big and not too sweet, the cookie at Zabar’s is expertly balanced. It’s a great introduction to NYC black and white cookies since it’s traditional and tasty.
Found on the corner of Broadway and West 80th, Zabar’s (pronounced zay-bar) is a family-owned grocery store that feels like a true New York experience. They have a vast selection of items to choose from, everything from smoked fish and cheeses to incredible baked goods. However, the lox is where they shine (plus, the bagels are reasonably priced). P.S. Zabar’s is a great place to stock up on picnic items before heading to Central Park.
Their smoked salmon and cream cheese situation is unmatched.