The bagels are extremely fresh, chewy (but not too doughy), and are definitely not overshadowed by…read morethe other ingredients. I got the wheezer which is the best bagel sandwich I've ever had. I would maybe not get it toasted because the cream cheese can get a tad bit melty and it gets messy then. However, the bacon, egg, and chorizo are all so well cooked and seasoned. Truly a gem for bagels. Staff are very friendly too. Overall 4.8/5

Honestly, I don't eat bagels anymore. The only authentic bagel shop in the bay, The Bagel Works,…read moreclosed their last store years ago This place brought me back there, a chewy bagel, complete with Cucumber Scallion CC. I worked at the Bagel Works as a teen--time warp! What they did not have, my fave is a BIALY. It would have been 5 stars if they had--Black Olive & Walnut CC would be a nice addition as well. Excellent fast service, super busy, loved it.

Great option for bagels in the village... large selection of bagels, schmears, sandwiches from eggs…read moreto smoked fish (many different salmon options), sides etc. Next time I have my eye on a bagel with lox! Dark inside, has some historic charm. Lines move at a good pace, filled with locals and tourists.

They forgot the cream cheese! Now, to be clear, their online ordering system is a little ambiguous…read moreon this. When you order a bagel with lox and cream cheese, and then it proposes a "cream cheese add on" you get confused. Am I paying an unnecessary buck for cream cheese that's already included? That certainly happens. But here's the rub, I did the exact same order two weeks ago (without taking the cream cheese "add on" in both cases) and it had cream cheese. Solution: fix the ordering application to remove these ambiguity and you'll get your stars back.

This place is cute. Very New York, everyone was very friendly, had a local vibe. The cashier was…read morevery nice. I like the decor and the way they write everything on the blackboards. It's very colorful. It's also very clean and tidy. My order didn't take long. And my cashier was the one handing out the orders and he had a smile on his face. I got us whole wheat everything bagel with a fried egg, chipotle Gouda, and turkey sausage with chipotle mayo with a hash brown on the side. And when I opened the bagel open I could see the cheese from both ends of the bagel melting apart, I was in heaven. It tasted so good. And the best part was that my bagel didn't fall apart (like some places). Everything was so delicious. I was left very happy and very pleased with this place. I will be back.

Not too far from Penn Station. A great meal to start the day in NYC if you're arriving in the…read moremorning. I had a plain bagel with lox, onions, scallions, and tofu spread, which seems to be a cream cheese alternative. The bagel was perfectly toasted. I didn't even know a bagel could be perfectly toasted. There was a generous serving of lox, and the tofu spread was a bit runny. Overall, an excellent bagel and a great experience.

One of the best bagels I've had in a very long time! Didn't need to be toasted because it was…read morealready warm and delicious. I so wanted an egg everything but could risk seeds in my teeth so plain egg it was. The garlic and herb cream cheese was everything. The only thing I regrets is not putting bacon on my cream cheese bagel. You walk up to the window and order with the nicest staff. Love the cute storefront they have. My order came out quick, and I saw BEC orders come out pretty expeditiously as well. Leon, where have you been all my life. Definitely coming back for bagel next time I'm in the area.

I got an everything bagel with egg, bacon, cheese, and chili crisp. Definitely a tourist staple, so…read morethe lines were poppin but service is fairly quick. I love the stand and packaging! Bonus points that the chili crisp is an option because I need that baby on almost everything I eat. Although I absolutely devoured my sandwich, I also don't know what would make it any different than a normal toasted bagel sandwich.

I've been visiting my BFF for 30 years (who works across the street on 2nd Ave) and I'm sad to say…read morethat this is the first time I've tried Tompkins Square Bagels. I'm so very, very glad that I finally made across the street because, wholly guacamole, the bagels here are AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS! I want to come back to try EVERY. SINGLE. HOMEMADE. CREAM. CHEESE! We had the Koch on an onion bagel and a garlic bagel, the Weezer, the Triple Crown, and the Kaitlyn. Of course, we ordered the quintessential New York breakfast, bacon, egg, and cheese. The deliciousness brought us to tears! Before leaving, we also tried the Back-to-School special, a French toast bagel with strawberry cream cheese, and I honestly don't think there's another bagel more perfect than that! With regards to service, I could only give 5 stars, but given the opportunity, I would've given 10! The staff here was fantastic in offering suggestions and sharing their favorites from the menu. They were friendly in a way that made us feel like home. They were quick to fix a problem another customer had with his bagel...no questions asked! How awesome is that? You can guarantee we'll be back before we leave!

Greetings and kind salutations. I visited Tompkins Square Bagels for the first time in my memory…read moreand perhaps in my life, but who am I to say as memories are often fleeting. The experience was positive overall. My order was humble yet superior: an egg everything bagel with vegetable cream cheese. Egg bagels are inherently superior to eggless bagels, except for individuals with an egg allergy. This bagel was moist and fresh, slightly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. A bit like biting into a well-cooked morsel of crispy pork belly. The cream cheese was perfectly tasty as well. I visited on a Sunday morning, which is probably peak time. The venue was very busy, but the staff kept the line organized and moving, putting in orders as customers waited in the long and serpentine line. I deduced a star for the following reasons: first, the bagel was not in the top five bagels I've eaten in my life; second, I witnessed what some might call a war crime at the establishment...birthday cake cream cheese. I would certainly visit again when I am next in the area.

I love this place! I discovered it on a bagel tour and their coffee is excellent and their bagels…read moreare delicious! You have the try the pumpernickel everything bagel with za'atar and olive cream cheese. Something I never would've thought I'd like but the ultimate savory slam to your tastebuds! The lemon poppyseed is also very good! PS- try the black & white cookies! I don't have anything to compare them to but it were fresh and so so good for my husband and I's first black & white!

This is hands down my absolute favorite bagel establishment I have ever been to, and it's also…read moresuper aesthetic, the vibes here here! The service was very friendly, the food was even more so. I was absolutely blown away with the amount of fresh, hand-made cream cheese / butter / spread selections - some of the ones that were available when I came were: Brown Sugar Cinnamon Butter, Garlic Parsley Butter, Walnut Raisin Cream Cheese, Strawberry Cream Cheese, Cinnamon Roll Cream Cheese, Olive Cream Cheese, Nutella Chip Cream Cheese, Lemon Poppy Cream Cheese, Jalapeno Cheddar Cream Cheese, Garlic Herb Cream Cheese, Bacon Cheddar, Chili Crisp, Basil Pesto... I mean seriously the options are ENDLESS. Sweet, salty, savory, you name it. I will admit, it's a bit overwhelming because you want to try it all especially because they're all beautifully displayed. Even after you pick the spread, you still have to choose from one of the many different bagel options too so.. that's the hard part - making choices! There is seating available both in and outside. It's within a great walking distance and easily visible / accessible. Love, love, love!! I'm not from NYC, I was visiting so I will be missing this place whole heartedly - until next time!

I still think about the moment when I first bit into my bagel. I want another one now. Located in…read morethe Financial District, this bagel shop is literally a order n go. There's no seating at all, or any nearby as a matter of fact. I ordered a create your own with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, garlic & herb cream cheese on an everything bagel. Savored every single bite. My friend ordered the bacon egg and cheese also on an everything bagel and she loved it as well. Service was efficient and friendly so that was appreciated. Thank you Yelp for leading me to this wonderful goodness.

I came here for lunch with my parents as we were in FiDi, as they were visiting NYC and wanted to…read moretry some bagels. As an FYI, Leon's Bagels is largely a grab-and-go spot, with no seating at all as they are a stand. We got their lox bagel, their BEC, and sausage and egg. Everything was pretty good, and huge portions. When I came, there was a wait and I ended up having to wait for my order for 20 minutes after ordering. Although it was good to try, I'm not sure it was worth the wait. I think there are plenty of bagel spots in NYC that are more worth the hype.

You can find this location of Brooklyn Bagel at 286 8th Ave, New York, NY 10001 in Chelsea. As with…read moreother eateries in NYC, probably best to walk to this location and forgo looking for the near non-existent parking. I was looking for a breakfast spot close to my hotel near 7th Ave and found a couple of contenders on 8th Ave - I decided to hit Brooklyn Bagel as it showed more reviews. We have Brooklyn Bagel in Atlanta so I'm familiar with the chain - most Atlanta bagels are sub-par, something about the horrible Atlanta water. I figured it was time to sample a location in NYC. This location is fairly old-school, directly on 8th Ave between W 24th and W25th streets. Coming in there was a line but it moved quickly - you go to the back of the shop, call out what you want and move towards the register to pay. I think it took about 7 minutes to get the BKbagel Classic - - smoked Nova salmon, scallion cream cheese, onion, tomato & capers. I asked for it on a toasted everything and it was everything I thought it would be - perfect bite. Service was great, no nonsense but friendly. I sat at one of the long wall counters and wolfed down my sandwich with a cup of Joe. No complaints here.

Decided to stop in for a bagel during our quick day trip into the City. Knew we wanted a NY bagel,…read moreso decided to go a little out of the way to try this one. This location is loud and energetic when you walk in. Seemingly want to pumped up about buying some bagels haha. The staff was very helpful because we weren't sure what we wanted, but they helped walk us through some options and eventually settled on the classic NY bagel. Cream cheese, salmon, and capers, etc. on the soft, delicious bagel. Also got a blueberry muffin for the kids and they loved that! All in all great experience. I'd drop it down to 4.5 stars just because the loud setting is not really my vibe, but everything else was great!