Amazing bagels!! And the service was very nice and sharp as they got my order in no time. The place is very cute but confusing to navigate if it is your first time, luckily that staff guides you pretty well. read more

Great friendly staff, surprisingly comfy environment with ample seating and a few elite and coveted window booths. With super large and fresh bagels, the make one of the best egg and cheese sandwiches in NYC. Their egg salad is great too. My go to spot when having a quick breakfast/lunch in Hell's Kitchen! read more

Jalapeño capers cream cheese was insane! Such a fun unique flavor that I haven't had anywhere else. Bread wasn't terrific. Lil soft and didn't feel the freshest. read more

Pick A Bagel - Jalapeno caper cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

Had some time to waste waiting for a show and went in for a quick bite and drink. The egg salad on a pumpernickel bagel was perfect. The egg salad was light and a perfect pairing for my toasted pumpernickel bagel. Had a black and white cookie as a sweet treat and washed it all down with a vanilla latte. Staff was nice and helpful with all my questions. read more

Pick A Bagel - Egg salad on pumpernickel bagel, toasted. - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

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While visiting New York City recently I really wanted to find a good bagel place. I searched Yelp and Google Maps and found a highly rated spot within 2 blocks of my hotel! So on a rainy Autumn morning I made my way to the Pick A Bagel at the corner of 8th Avenue and 53rd street. Once inside I found a busy kitchen with tables full of folks having breakfast. The large menu runs across the wall above the kitchen area - easy to read. I joined the line and scanned the menu, seeing many choices of bagel flavors and schemer (they have 8 flavors of cream cheese). I chose the everything bagel with regular cream cheese and for my wife the pumpernickel with regular cream cheese as well. I scooted down the line to the cashier and ordered two small mocha to go. Within a few minutes I was walking back to our hotel with bagels and fresh coffee. The bagels were soft and full of flavor - and they were not stingy with the cream cheese - plenty loaded into our bagels. Loved our food so much, I returned the next morning and ordered an Egg Sandwich with bacon and cheese on a plain bagel. It was also delicious. They have 5 locations in Manhattan - will happily return for a breakfast on the go when I make my way back to the Big Apple. read more

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Ugh havent had a bagel in forever and this his the spot. The strawberry cream cheese w the everything bagel is so good! Nice spot central to all of our destinations. And their operation is pretty breezy. Make this stop! read more

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Wanted to try a bagel before heading home from a NYC trip and they did not disappoint. My friend and I both got bacon egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches were absolutely delicious. Don't be discouraged by the line as it moves quickly. I was very impressed with how well staffed they were. The iced mocha I had was also delicious and strong. Seating is a bit limited so be prepared to take your food to go. They also have other breakfast items like pancakes if bagels are not your thing. read more

Pick A Bagel - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

My everything bagel was wonderfully soft and fully filled with shmear. I was very pleased with it as my airplane meal. Will go there again next time I'm in town. read more

The saddest reopening of all time! this place used to be so good:( The service is now atrocious and the food is even worse, my bagel was rock hard and awful. read more

Out of all the bagel spots in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood we believe Pick A Bagel reigns supreme. Always packed in the morning for good reason, they just have good bagels, light but filling and always incredibly generous on the cream cheese. The inside is clean but sometimes it can get messy due to the constant flow of people coming in. Seating here is always an issue as it's very busy and tourists tend to take up large swaths of the place but again, it's worth it. They have an extensive menu and pastries as well as drinks. The line moves quickly, usually doing a lap around the store. You can place orders for pickup if you don't want to wait, which we've done before and will admit is much more time efficient. Our go to orders from here are a plain bagel with plain cream cheese and an everything bagel with egg salad. The plain bagel is thick but light, piling with cream cheese and leaving you with a monster of a bagel in the process. The everything bagel there is phenomenal, all the right seasoning and all the right crunch from everything on top. The egg salad is also great, filling and savory and they also pile it on with that too. Whenever we eat here we go "that's a NY bagel" and for good reason. While on the pricier side for bagels, we think you get what you pay for and to us you're paying for the best bagel around, which will always be worth it (at least to us). Out of all the bagel spots in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood we believe Pick A Bagel reigns supreme. Always packed in the morning for good reason, they just have good bagels, light but filling and always incredibly generous on the cream cheese. The inside is clean but sometimes it can get messy due to the constant flow of people coming in. Seating here is always an issue as it's very busy and tourists tend to take up large swaths of the place but again, it's worth it. They have an extensive menu and pastries as well as drinks. The line moves quickly, usually doing a lap around the store. You can place orders for pickup if you don't want to wait, which we've done before and will admit is much more time efficient. Our go to orders from here are a plain bagel with plain cream cheese and an everything bagel with egg salad. The plain bagel is thick but light, piling with cream cheese and leaving you with a monster of a bagel in the process. The everything bagel there is phenomenal, all the right seasoning and all the right crunch from everything on top. The egg salad is also great, filling and savory and they also pile it on with that too. Whenever we eat here we go "that's a NY bagel" and for good reason. While on the pricier side for bagels, we think you get what you pay for and to us you're paying for the best bagel around, which will always be worth it (at least to us). read more

Pick A Bagel - Plain Cream Cheese - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

I was unsure what I wanted when I entered but as I came in, I was asked what I wanted, I asked for a moment to think, but was quickly asked again, so I just went with a toasted everything bagel with cream cheese. As I went to go pay, I was told the apply pay wasn't working. I didn't want to unlock my card, and asked the employee to try the other register, which another employee assisted him in getting working. I was rather perturbed when I saw the cost $5.44. I was initially going to get the scallion cream cheese, which probably would have been $10. However, I didn't not, because I felt rushed. Once I try the bagel, I realized, it was mediocre, and surely not worth the cost. This was my first and last time with this place. read more

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This was the first bagel I had on a recent trip to NYC. Pick A Bagel was right near a meeting spot so I got a bagel to-go here. I went with whole wheat everything bagel with scallion cream cheese, bacon, and avocado. It was decent but nothing to get excited about. The cream cheese selection was pretty extensive! read more

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Everyone told me when in New York, eat a bagel. They are the bedt bahwls ever However they couldn't verbalize what made New York bagels so much better than other bagels. I will say New York bagels are indeed better. The glutenous and chewy texture is superiour. It is thicker, and more substantial. They stuff it with a good amount of ingredients. I got the breakfast special one. Smoked salmon, red onions, cream cheese, capers, bagel, coffee. The coffee was just okay. The bagel was too big. I couldn't finish it. read more

Pick A Bagel - Breakfast special #1 - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

We chose this bagel place since it was on the way & had a decent amount of options! I went with the scallion tofu cream cheese & my partner had the strawberry cream cheese on a wheat everything bagel. Both were delicious & had a hefty amount of cream cheese. Would go here again! read more

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Great bagel taste and texture, but topping weren't arranged evenly though so slid apart too much and was tough to eat. Generous amount of smoked salmon even if it is a little expensive. Super chaotic environment so not great for sit down -- they don't take your name when you order and just yell out what bagels everyone ordered so it's hard to tell who's is whose. Pretty busy and took a while to get our order. read more

Pick A Bagel - Bagels And Lox - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

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We grabbed some bagels here while we were visiting because it was super close to our hotel. The service was so quick, we were in and out in about 15 minutes. They have quite a bit of a seating if you'd like to stay. These bagels rival NYC bagels! I got the bacon, egg and cheese on salt. It was so fresh! read more

My favorite midtown bagel. Crunchy outside, soft inside bagel with more than enough filling. The coffee is good too.

This WAS a favorite bagel shop until yesterday. I got a Great coffee with Great bagel but not my "butter with bagel" this morning. Amount of butter was a thinnest layer people could put. Two stars this morning, one for the coffee and one for the bagel it self. Zero for the butter spread and I will not go back all because what they did. I put photo of my thinnest buttered bagel. read more

Had a doctor's appointment in the area this morning and a lot of places weren't open to except for this. Its pretty much a tourist trap spot since it's surrounded by hotels. So I ordered a hot pastrami on a cinnamon raisin bagel. It wasn't bad but it wasn't worth $15 it was definitely a messy sandwich the meat slipped out multiple times and they don't give you napkins in the bag(Found out later it was behind me but was blocked by people). As far as flavor wise except for the mustard it was very bland. read more

Pick A Bagel - Hot pastrami on a cinnamon raisin bagel - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

Great spot! There's so many different options when it comes to cream cheese and spreads. Tons of breakfast options as well. Would highly recommend- quick and easy service. read more

Pick A Bagel - Bacon Egg Cheese on Sesame bagel w/ veggie cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

Good bagel restaurant. People, including me, have walked halfway across town to come here for a good bagel sandwich. Often crowded during peak times when take out is the only real option. read more

All I wanted was a BEC on a bagel. When I come to NYC it's a must. This place was a great find. Delicious bagels and coffee. While there I got an iced caramel latte, BEC on egg bagel, BEC on plain bagel, plain bagel with plain cream cheese and Two of everything. Loved it! Would recommend. read more

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first bagel after the move to the city and my hopes were high to say the least - there is something magical about how doughy NYC bagels are and this spot represented that. absolutely doughy and thick and just coated with seasoning - despite the flavoring shell, the outside didn't have the harder crunch I was seeking. I did request toasted (controversial) but can't say that helped the case - the jalapeño capers, cream cheese was delicious. if it was a jalapeño cream cheese, I would say it was incredible, fluffy, and light....somehow packed with flavor without being overwhelmingly spicy. however, this is listed as a jalapeño caper cream cheese, and I really can't say I got even a singular taste bud full of capers. - the sausage egg and cheese on an everything bagel is just such a classic. the eggs were hot and didn't scream "boxed eggs" to me thank god. sausage was moist and salty but a little thin for my liking. - despite the line, things moved fast here! really fast service and the workers don't give you a number, they just kinda remember who ordered what and lock eyes with you when it's ready. impressed okay. read more

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We were visiting NYC and the hostess at our hotel recommended PickABagel for breakfast, just two blocks away. There were a lot of people waiting when we arrived, but the line went fast and we were able to grab a table. We ordered a bagel with Salmon to split. It was huge and stacked with plenty of salmon. It was delicious and filling. The only reason I am giving 4 out of 5 stars us because it was an expensive baw read more

Depending on the time you get there- there could be a line. I was there around 10 AM and it was BUSY! Get in line and know what you want! Lots of bagel options and cream cheese varieties as well. They even have breakfast sandwiches, wraps and more. Plenty of coffee, coffee alternatives and drinks! The service is quick and the food is delicious! Lots of tables and bar stool options! Can't wait to come back! read more

Pick A Bagel - Everything Bagels And Lox - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

Conveniently located just north of Times Square area on 8th Ave., Pick a bagel offers quick service and indoor and outdoor seating area. Healthy options, such as fruit available as well as pastry goodies available. Dedicated personnel to constantly keeping the place picked up and wiped down offers a clean shop. Fairly well organized, and quick service. However, everyone in our party had a slight mistake in their order. Didn't affect the quality but clearly shows there's some opportunity in their ordering to prep process! Nice selection of smears. Bagels were very good and we've tried a handful of shops throughout the city this week. This falls into number four out of six. read more

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I got the egg bagel with strawberry cream cheese. Chose this location because it was close to Gershwin theatre but I regret it because their bagels did not represent NY bagels correctly. The strawberry cream cheese was yummy but the egg bagel was not airy at all. It was tough to chew. The service was quick for the line though, which I appreciate. read more

Pick A Bagel - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

My 1st New York City bagel ordering experience!!! Wow! It was amazing! I only wish they did have an Asiago cheese bagel! The line goes super fast and they don't wait for you to decide what you want, so for sure if 1st time ordering look at menu online 1st.! It's super fast paced and a little intimidating but everyone was super nice!! Remember your order because they do not take names or give numbers! They just call out an order and you need to take yours! I ordered the bacon egg and cheese on an onion bagel! The bagel was aamazing everything was so good!!! 10/10. Very small inside but for a Saturday morning we actually snagged a table! read more

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Consistently misses the mark now. Have seen the quality and attention to detail deteriorate over the years. They don't toast your bagel when you explicitly ask for it and are super inconsistent with their cream cheese portions. Very sad as I used to come here weekly but now feel like I'm wasting my $ every time I order from here. read more

Loved my bagel! I'm glad they have vegan options & ah it was so flavorful. Added tofu scallion to the veggie flat bagel read more

Pick A Bagel - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

This place is only convenient if you're in the Times Square area, but otherwise I'd recommend to venture to other bagel shops. The cream cheese here is pretty good, but otherwise the texture and the taste of the bagel is average quality. It's more bready tasting compared to other bagel places. I got the onion bagel with scallion cream cheese. It tasted decent at first until I found a piece of hair in my food halfway through. The prices here are also higher than other bagel shops around NYC. I would not recommend this place. read more

Pick A Bagel - There's a small strand of hair to the left side of this bagel - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

Maybe my taste buds are not sophisticated enough but I thought that this was a very regular bagel place in NYC. To be honest, the only bagel place that has really stood out to me was Absolute Bagels on UWS because of the amount of cream cheese they put into each one, but anyways. - Breakfast Burrito - Standard breakfast burrito. Wish they had put some ketchup or sauce in here so that it wouldn't be so dry. - Onion Toasted with Sundried Tomato Cream Cheese, Egg, and Bacon - This was like a breakfast burrito but in a bagel minus a few ingredients, although I like this one more because it was more "wet". I would honestly just get this version instead as it was cheaper by a few miles. I wish the cream cheese had more sundried tomato flavor. Overall, not a bad bagel place although also not particularly memorable. I will say that despite there looking like there's no seats in the restaurant, there was actually plenty as people got up and left pretty quickly. read more

Pick A Bagel - Onion Toasted with Sundried Tomato Cream Cheese, Egg, and Bacon - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

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"Tasty bagels near south end of Central Park" I'm no bagel connoisseur, and I'm not from NYC, so take what I say with that in mind. I came to NYC and challenged my local friend "take me somewhere for breakfast with good bagels, since I want to see why people rave about NYC bagels so much". She recommended this place as very good-- not the very best but solid, and we met here for breakfast at 7am on a Tuesday morning. There was lots of available seating, though people were coming and going the whole time we were there. I decided to go with something simple, since that'd be the safest comparison to bagels in other states: sesame bagel with veggie cream cheese. My friend got something with a seafood salad in it that looked really good. OK, New Yorkers, I believe you now. This was likely the best bagel I've had... perfectly soft (not "tough"), moist, and immensely flavorful. I don't think I'd be dreaming about it or anything, but I can see the appeal. The veggie cream cheese was also delightful-- they put a LOT, so grab a plastic knife to take a little off as you eat or else it'll be all over your face and hands. Service was great albeit a little non-intuitive exactly where to do what at the counter (though the signs helped). Bagel was perfectly toasted and came out quickly. And the restaurant was clean. I have only one trivial gripe about the setting-- there were ceiling fans with lights above them, and they made it so many of the tables were visibly "blinking" because of the fans spinning. I'm not epileptic or anything, but it was pretty distracting when I first got there. I doubt this would be an issue midday though. Overall, I'd VERY happily come back. read more

I order there same things over and over. Today I ordered and there was a new face - a girl. I showed her written in English what I want. I repeated my order. She brought it and for couple minutes was telling me that it was not my order. Then finally recognized me. Unfortunately hours later I opened the order and found that she did not add American yellow cheese, so it was not tasting good. I am not happy with my last order. Maybe that was a new person... read more

Pick A Bagel is located along 8th avenue with tons of foot traffic. From morning to early evening this place always has people in it. The restaurant is long, with two different entrances/exits on either end. In between is a long counter where you can order your food (which includes a huge variety of cream cheeses) and seating. Service is always quick and efficient though depending on what time of day you show up the staff can (understandably) be rather exhausted and run down but this is hard work so I get it. My main experiences at Pick A Bagel are getting bagels on the go. My favorites are their Cinnamon Raisin and Egg Bagels. Usually I just get regular cream cheese though they also have a tofu cream cheese I rather like. They always toast the bagels very well and give plenty of cream cheese. I've had a bit less luck taking bagels to go. They are good for a couple days at home but three or four days later they become rock hard so be warned. Pick A Bagel is a great place to grab a quick bite on the go. I recommend it! read more

There was a huge line out the door when I arrived, which I was not expecting, but it moved quickly. I got an everything bagel with scallion cream cheese and it definitely satisfied my craving. I would come back to try some of the entrees I saw were being offered. Overall, this is a great spot to grab a bagel before walking around the Theater District. read more

Pick A Bagel - Everything Bagel w/ Scallion Cream Cheese - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

Delivery driver was SO RUDE IT WASNT FUNNY AT ALL. He stood outside on the phone and he told me not to order from here because it's 40 mins away. I ordered on uber eats it was available to deliver to my address. I'm at work just tryna eat a little breakfast in between clients. And this man was holding me hostage on the phone chastising me because he didn't wanna deliver food. I could not believe that. He did all of that before bringing my food inside while be so condescending and nasty as he spoke to me. I WILL ABSOLUTELY NEVER EVER ORDER FROM HERE AGAIN if your in lower Manhattan just pick a different place. I also ordered iced espresso with half and half. And I got a black iced coffee not filled to the top this place is pointless. read more

Pick A Bagel - Iced Latte with half and half - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

Slapped. Chaotic experience but that's to be expected and is part of the experience. I thought this breakfast sandwich was wonderful read more

Pick A Bagel - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

Pick A Bagel is in a word, AWESOME. If you are VEGAN and are near the Ed Sullivan Theatre in New York City, well there is only one Bagel spot to visit. The variety of VEGAN cream cheese options is the most I have EVER seen in any establishment I have ever visited. FULL DISCLOSURE, it is a hole in a hole-in-a-wall kind of place but the atmosphere, staff, and prices are a WIN-WIN proposition people. I had the everything bagel with the VEGAN TOFU SCALLION cream cheese. Be advised they make the bagels here as sandwiches so there is an INSANE amount of cream cheese on the Bagels. I just took some off to enjoy the bagel as much as I did the cream cheese...LOL!!! If I am ever near the theatre district again I will stop by. Eat, Drink, and Be Merry, my Friends. read more

Busy but efficient bagel joint in NYC. We stopped by out of convenience as the location was walking distance from our hotel, & I was really happy to see: 1) the variety in the cream cheese and spreads, and 2) that they had flagels! Flat bagels. My friend's bagel came out right as she paid for her order, but I had to wait a few minutes for mine to be finished. I like the texture of a thin toasted bagel much more than a traditional bagel, so I ordered an everything flagel with baked salmon spread. The spread was mildly sweet, but it paired well with the saltiness of the everything bagel seasoning. It costs a little extra to get veggies (lettuce/tomato) on the bagel, but I opted against them as I wanted to focus on the bagel and spread - the latter of which, the shop is VERY generous with. I also ordered a poppy seed bagel with walnut cream cheese to try, and the cream cheese wasn't sweet at all. The bagel itself was nearly black with how much poppy seeds were in it. This is a good thing, but so many seeds got stuck in my teeth, so avoid this one if you're a tourist to the city and planning to smile in pictures afterwards! read more

Pick A Bagel - Display case of cream cheese. Looks like ice cream! - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

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