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    Knickerbocker Bagel

    4.1 (376 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Luxury bagel
    Nicole D.

    Very busy spot on a Sunday morning. Ordering took 20 minutes additional 20 for food prep. The three ofnus grabbed a table while we waited. There is plenty of indoor seating available. I tried a Luxory bagel on everything bagel. The bagel is thick nice crust, mellow flavor and very filling. My sandwich was loaded with avacado and super tasty. I also brought home a blueberry bagel for tomorrow. The sandwich cost 20$ the bagel 2$.

    Dee D.

    First off this place was packed so it a popular eatery. IMO, the bagels were just okay. They say they boiled but the 2 dozen we had were soft like a roll.

    Raegan D.

    I was absolutely blown away by this meal! Fresh, flavorful bagels with ANYTHING YOU WANT! Don't forget the cream cheese!!! Special shoutout to the iced hazelnut coffee YUMMY!

    Stacy C.

    Great spot for bagels, I used to go whenever I was in the area . On a recent visit i saw that they have lots more items on the menu. - sandwiches, soups etc. They were near closing time so I picked up my TGTG order. they have a generous Too Good To Go offer - about 8 to12 assorted bagels . The bagels are great quality and delicious. Seating available. I must stop by to dine in and try the other menu items.

    Jalapeño lox bagel
    Emily P.

    $18 for a bagel is crazy, especially for a sliver of lox. Definitely not worth $18. Workers are nice. Lots of places to sit and eat.

    Angela C.

    I think these may be the best bagels in Brooklyn. I'm almost regretting typing this since it means I'll have to officially give up gate keeping this spot. The bagels have a perfect chew, they're crispy on the bottom, and pillowy fresh in the center. Just get a dozen bagels with a few shmears and thank me later. Today I ordered a bagel with lox and the dill and cucumber cream cheese was reminiscent of tzatziki in the best way. If you're a bagel person, please order from here! PS: The earlier you order the better the selection! Oh, and the whitefish spread is sooo good.

    Everything bagel with plain cream cheese
    Tommy C.

    Very solid bagel spot. Got an everything bagel (untoasted) with plain cream cheese to try and it was great. The bagel seasoning was perfect and not too salty like a lot of places are. The cream cheese was light and fluffy and the cheese to bagel ratio was perfect. Will definitely be back soon!

    Sausage egg and cheese bagel sandwich
    Ralph S.

    Food was great and service was good as well wait time was about five minutes. Not bad considering the restaurant was busy at 930 in the morning.

    Ana P.

    I would say it was a 3.5/5 for me more than a 4, but I did round up because 3 is too low. I ordered an everything bagel, toasted with lox cream cheese. Although I appreciate the amount of cream cheese they gave me, for me personally, it was too much. I went a second time and ordered light cream cheese, and still got way too much. The taste of the everything bagel was slightly salty but not too bothersome. The texture of the bagel was incredible, perfectly fluffy! I want to give a special mention to the system they have in place. Other bagel shops in NY can be quite overwhelming when going up to order, but I greatly appreciate all the signs they have. I did have a short wait on Sunday afternoon but Monday afternoon there was no wait at all. Staff was friendly and place has seating. I did notice there is an extensive food menu, but I was only interested in the bagels.

    The American Grinder
    Taylor H.

    I've been wanting to try Knickerbocker for a while as I've heard so many amazing things! Ordered the loxury plain and the American grinder. The bagels here are good, your typical dense yeasty bagels. I always forget to ask for my bagels toasted so this review is based on a non-toasted bagel. Loxury plain - SO good, but wish there was more lox. Even though when I ate it the ratio of filling was satisfactory, a bit more lox would have been nice. I felt like sometimes I would just get mouthfuls of tomato, onion, and CC. American grinder - this was ok. The meat was not super seasoned so I feel like it was missing a bit of flavor which is disappointing because they PACK on the meat. Also wish they would put more dressing to make it less dry. Overall, would come back if I was in the area but wouldn't travel far for it.

    Blueberry with blueberry cream cheese

    Everything a New York City bagel should be. Fresh, fluffy, with a pleasant level of chew and shiny laminated exterior. Knickerbocker Bagel keeps the fresh bagels flowing all day long, and offers the best selection of schmears in town. Prices are low, and quality is high. I opted for an everything bagel with egg and vegetarian sausage, NYC deli style with American cheese, salt/pepper, and ketchup. Though I did not love the particular sausage they use, the sandwich was better than the sum of its parts. The blueberry bagel was not overly sweet, pairing perfectly with the blueberry cream cheese, which was packed with real blueberries and tasted of blueberry jam. They do not skimp on the schmear; it's more than you need, but certainly not more than you want. 10/10.

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    Brian S.

    Good bagels. Big and fluffy. They do a high volume of bagels. Only good bagel place in this side of bushwick that makes their own bagels. Price can add up if you get lox etc. If you like the big round style of bagels then this is your jam. They have fresh squeezed OJ and seating inside. Also delivers.

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    Best bagels EVER. Awesome service. The spreads and sandwiches, everything here is perfection.

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    Pick up Oder was completely wrong - took over an hour to make the wrong order. But usually is great ‍

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    Perfect NY bagels and small bakery goods. They have plenty of space, and move the line. Full white frosting black and whites.

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    Subpar pastrami bagel. The cheese wasn't even heated. Unpleasant personnel. Will not go back.

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    Excellent breakfast. The bagels are always fresh and the hot foods are outstanding. Will definitely recommend

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    Hot Bagels - Grilled spicy turkey, fried egg and Swiss.

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    3.9(118 reviews)
    5.0 miKensington, Flatbush
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    I typically come in here only when I'm the area. The establishment is always clean and opens early…read moream 5am which is a such a plus if you work extremely early in the morning. As far as the customer service goes I wish it was a bit better. The staff aren't the most pleasant. No good morning no acknowledgement of comprehending what you order they just walk away and start the order. Which is why I double check always. I do notice they speak more pleasantly to other customers that come in. Not sure if it's a culture thing or could they be discriminatory but it's a bit unsettling. Food: 3.8/5 I only order the poppy seed bagel and that's pretty tasty. Not to doughy although I do have them take out a good portion of the bread because I like it to be extremely thin. Service: 3 /5 Service needs major improvements , language barriers are also a major factor to consider as they do speak Spanish and their primary language. Ambiance: 3/5 Standard & basic bagel shop set up. Standing & waiting area is basic they have counter tops should you want to stand inside and eat nothing fancy. They do have a wide variety of drinks to choose from and coffee and tea.

    Delicious fresh bagels and sandwiches. Love the different…read moreoptions of cream cheese flavors it give your bagel the extra kick. What's a Good Morning without a Good breakfast. Service was excellent. I went early so it wasn't pack. I got to stand and eat my delicious warm bagel with cream cheese.

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    Shelsky's of Brooklyn Appetizing & Delicateseen - Lots of  lox to choose from

    Shelsky's of Brooklyn Appetizing & Delicateseen

    4.0(304 reviews)
    3.8 miCobble Hill
    $$$

    Always came for bagels and bagel sandwiches and never been disappointed. Yes we know that. But I…read morewanted to drop a special review for their Pastrami on Rye. It is masterfully crafted, season, layered to perfection. I want to make sure it is not over looked as I think this is a must have at least once.

    At the end of a short stay in Manhattan, we took the boys across the bridge to try Shelsky's of…read moreBrooklyn. We wanted to try something different after having explored so many of the typical places in Manhattan and Shelsky's came highly recommended While I was expecting a long wait on a Saturday mid-morning, I was pleasantly surprised to find the establishment with only a few in line before us. Now, I was desperately seeking a very simple belly lox with schmear, but much to my dismay, they didn't have any more belly lox. I was heartbroken and had to figure out a plan B While I pondered, the family quickly ordered a Peter Shelsky, a Great Gatsby, and a Fancy Pants. I crumbled in my panic and jumped in with another Peter Shelsky. We also tried a small amount of whitefish salad and a beet/thyme salad The service was quick and we were able to grab two of the three small tables at the front to enjoy our fare. Soon we were digging in and from the immediate silence, I could tell everyone was enjoying their choices. The bagels were on the smaller side, denser with a firm crust. We did enjoy the bagels, but I could see how someone not familiar with this style may find them too "cardboard-y" I have to say, the pickled herring on the Peter Shelsky was fantastic, but was way too overpowering for the nova and sable. I actually regretted my choice and would order something more sunken next time. (Or get to the store earlier to beat the rush for the darn belly lox!) The beet salad was quite a nice balance to for the bagels adding a bit of brightness. The whitefish salad was solid - a hint of smoke and a creamy puree. Some who prefer a chunkier whitefish salad might find this less than satisfactory, but the flavors were great A cure store, friendly and patient staff, a great first exposure to Brooklyn for the boys. We'll be back (and we want belly lox!!)

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    Highway Bagels

    2.9(197 reviews)
    6.4 miMidwood
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    I was in the neighborhood looking for a bagel place to eat and a nice person recommended this spot…read more So I went there to try them out. It's a pretty spacious bagel spot with ample seating menu's with pricing for all items they sell which is helpful. Food: 3/5 I ordered a jalapeño bagel with turkey bacon, and scrambled eggs. The bagel was okay nothing to rave about your standard bagel. Nothing to make me fave about it. The texture was chewy and a bit doughy if you like your bagels that texture this may be the spot for you. Overall my bagel was about 10-12$ I believe. They charge extra for a rainbow bagel and other specialty bagels like jalapeño. Which is pretty expensive so make sure you're aware of that. Service: 3/5 The customer service was mediocre. The guy at the front wasn't the most pleasant. Very much get you in an out top of place. They weren't rude but not the most cheerful I'd say. Ambiance: 3/5 standers bagel shop nothing really impressive or spectacular. I will say when in the area due to the lack of places to eat that make REAL food. I have come back here and the bagels have been decent. Would like the staff to be more pleasant.

    This place is definitely a go to for bagels. The bagels are soft and delicious. Bagels are fresh…read moreand plentiful. They have many options available, and I do not believe there can be a bad combination. Orders are done quickly, so its great if you just need to get something fast.

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