Eat · Bagels · 2026
The best bagels on the Upper East Side.
Every one from my own visits, updated September 2026. 9 places.
When friends visit and ask me where to find great Upper East Side bagels in Upper East Side, I always have a list ready. These aren’t random picks from the internet, they’re places I actually go to, sometimes multiple times a week. Let me share my favorites with you.
Quick Summary. Looking for upper east side bagels in Upper East Side? Here are my top picks. Bagel Bob’s, Popup Bagels, B&B Bagels, and more.
- B&B BagelsBakery · Upper East SideRelatively new to the scene, B&B Bagels has already made an impression locals and tourists alike, humming their praises through full mouths, for delicious Upper East Side bagels.
- Bagel Bob'sBakery · Upper East SideSince these are some of the best bagels in the Upper East Side, it’s not uncommon for there to be a line.
- Bagels & Co.Bakery · Upper East SideOne of the best family-friendly bagel shops in the Upper East Side is Bagels & Co.
- BagelworksBakery · Upper East SideAsk any local about their favorite bagel spot in the Upper East Side and the honest ones will mention Bagelworks.
- Gourmet BagelsBakery · Upper East SideGourmet Bagels on Lexington Avenue is a go-to morning pit stop for lots of folks in this neighborhood.
- Kossar'sBakery · Upper East SideOne of my closest friends considers Kossar’s as the best bagel on the Upper East Side.
- OrwashersBakery · Upper East SideSo it’s no surprise that they serve some of the best bagels in the UES.
- Popup BagelsBakery · Upper East SideIt’s seriously hard to beat a Popup bagel.
- Sable's Smoked FishMarket · Upper East SideIf you’re a fan of smoked fish, Sable’s makes some of the best lox bagels in the Upper East Side.
B&B Bagels
Bakery · Upper East Side · 1370 1st Ave., New York, NY 10021
Relatively new to the scene, B&B Bagels has already made an impression locals and tourists alike, humming their praises through full mouths, for delicious Upper East Side bagels.
Bagel Bob's
Bakery · Upper East Side · 1641 York Ave, New York, NY 10028
Since these are some of the best bagels in the Upper East Side, it’s not uncommon for there to be a line.
Bagels & Co.
Bakery · Upper East Side · 1428 York Ave, New York, NY 10021
One of the best family-friendly bagel shops in the Upper East Side is Bagels & Co.
Bagelworks
Bakery · Upper East Side · 1229 1st Ave., New York, NY 10065
Ask any local about their favorite bagel spot in the Upper East Side and the honest ones will mention Bagelworks.
Gourmet Bagels
Bakery · Upper East Side · 874 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10065
Gourmet Bagels on Lexington Avenue is a go-to morning pit stop for lots of folks in this neighborhood.
Kossar's
Bakery · Upper East Side · 1409 York Ave, New York, NY 10021
One of my closest friends considers Kossar’s as the best bagel on the Upper East Side.
Orwashers
Bakery · Upper East Side · 308 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075
So it’s no surprise that they serve some of the best bagels in the UES.
Popup Bagels
Bakery · Upper East Side · 1457 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10028
It’s seriously hard to beat a Popup bagel.
Sable's Smoked Fish
Market · Upper East Side · 1330 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10075
If you’re a fan of smoked fish, Sable’s makes some of the best lox bagels in the Upper East Side.
Best bagels on the Upper East Side, 2026
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The full guide, with the ones that didn't make it and why: 12 Tasty Upper East Side Bagels (Local’s Guide).