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The best bagels on the Upper East Side

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.

Antonina PattizWriter and photographer · how I decide
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Best bagels on the Upper East Side, 2026

  1. B&B BagelsBagel shop · 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.
  2. Bagel Bob'sBagel shop · 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.
  3. Kossar'sBagel shop · Upper East SideOne of my closest friends considers Kossar’s as the best bagel on the Upper East Side.
  4. OrwashersBakery · Upper East SideSo it’s no surprise that they serve some of the best bagels in the UES.
  5. Bagels & Co.Bagel shop · Upper East SideOne of the best family-friendly bagel shops in the Upper East Side is Bagels & Co.
  6. BagelworksBagel shop · Upper East SideAsk any local about their favorite bagel spot in the Upper East Side and the honest ones will mention Bagelworks.
  7. Gourmet BagelsBagel shop · Upper East SideGourmet Bagels on Lexington Avenue is a go-to morning pit stop for lots of folks in this neighborhood.
  8. 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.

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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).