Iconic bagel shop which was bustling on a Saturday morning. You get in line (moved quickly) and someone takes your order on a notepad, so you need to be a bit prepared with what you want, this does help with efficiency though. You can see them boiling and baking bagels fresh and the store smells awesome. I went with a classic lox, scallion cream cheese, tomato, on everything bagel untoasted. The ingredients were stellar, high quality salmon, flavorful cream cheese, and fresh tomato, but the bagel was a let down unfortunately. It was very dense and tough to bite. I'm hoping it was an off day. read more

Tompkins Square Bagels - 2nd Ave - Lox, Scallion Cream Cheese, Tomato, Everything - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

Came here around lunchtime and opted for a Murray the Cop Bagel. The everything bagel had eggs, sun dried tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and pesto. The bagel was nice and chewy and dense. It's a pretty solid breakfast/lunch on-the-go bagel. There's some seating inside, but I do see a lot of people do takeout. That's all from me ty for reading :^) read more

Tompkins Square Bagels - 2nd Ave - Murray the Cop Sandwich - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

Rating: 6/10 This location just isn't as good as the location right next to Tompkins Square Park (go figure haha). The bagel was definitely smaller and not put together very well. It didn't look or taste as good as the ones I've had in the other location. The good thing is that this line is shorter (makes sense now) and there's more seating. EDIT: This was sometime in 2025, not during the snowstorm (1/25/2026) read more

absolutely delicious spread of bagels and cream cheese. They also have sandwiches as well and you can get different types of tofu spreads as well. The line moved extremely fast as somebody was taking an order and it was prepared by the time we had to pay for our food. There is also plenty of seating and space, indoor and outdoor. read more

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So happy we stopped here to grab a bagel while in NYC. We had passed a few bagel shops. They all had really long lines. It was great that Tompkins did not have a line. I had the cinnamon raisin bagel with cinnamon apple cream cheese spread. It was delicious. The bag will have a lot of flavor. The cream cheese bread had small chunks of apple and also had a lot of flavor. My daughter had a pumpkin bagel with pumpkin cream cheese. She also thought that they both had a lot of flavor. It was perfect bagel for the fall. The staff are super nice. We were able to find a table inside to sit at. The store is clean. They have a bathroom. The bathroom is also clean. read more

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My friend from NJ ravesss about this bagel shop, so I def wanted to give it a try. Came on a Sunday morning - that was not the greatest move. There was a line out the door, and you don't realize the true extent of it till you actually enter inside - it is accentuated. They had a good system going on though, with a person coming up to each individual to take orders while in line so that way when we got to the front, the orders would be ready. I opted for a savory and a sweet bagel (highly recommend doing this). I got a poppy seed bagel with the lox spread, and a French toast bagel with cookie dough cream cheese. Both were scrumptious. The unfortunate part was that by the time I paid and got my order after an HOUR of waiting, the bagels were no longer fresh. They were toasted, but they lost the warmth. While they were still delicious, it would've been 10x more better had it been served fresh on the spot. I haven't had a poppy bagel in so long, so I enjoyed the combo w the spread, which had lil chunks of salmon throughout and a nice flavor. I feel like they could've added more toppings in there like herbs. The French toast bagel was cinnamon-y, and the cookie dough spread was divine. Loved the chocolate chips with each bite. The spread was creamy and dreamy & delightfully sweet. read more

Love bagels and decided to give this a try. My boyfriend got a bacon egg and cheese and I tried the MCA on an egg bagel. It was huge! Tasted good, needed a bit more salt. The other breakfast sandwich was delicious. We bought some bagels to take with us. We will be back! read more

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Great bagels! Best in New York? I dunno. But very good and kudos for the vegan tofu scallion cream cheese! read more

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Got the Lox bagel here, per my friend's recommendation as Tompkins is her favorite NYC bagels. I ordered my Lox online, which was very simple, and the wait was 45 mins, about the time it took for us to arrive here anyway. I picked it up no problem, and skipped the line. My friends wanted it fresh, and decided to wait in line, even though I ordered online ahead. The line was super long, weaving outside, took 25 mins, it does move. But the thing I didn't realize is that they do take your order outside (also you can't change the order once you place it), and it's ready by the time you get to the front of the line and pay, if that makes sense. Anyway, on with the taste - it was a decent bagel, salmon and cream cheese good. I can't say it was my FAVORITE lox in NYC - Russ and Daughters still wins that award for me. But this was a decent take on it, and it was satisfying to have this in NYC for my short weekend getaway with the girls. Definitely order ahead though! read more

Even through the line was long, they were very quick. They had a great selection of drinks, bagels and cream cheeses. There was a decent amount of seating and the workers were very friendly. I got the triple crown on a sesame bagel. It was so good! The flavors worked so well together and the bagel was very good. It was nice and soft and chewy. The cream cheese was also super good, very creamy and not grainy. Everything was so fresh! Definitely one of the best bagel sandwiches I've had! read more

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I was really excited to try New York bagels for the first time since I'd always heard how amazing they are and Tompkins really lived up to the hype! My friend lives nearby Tompkins, and we ended up going twice because it was that good. I loved how many bagel and filling options they had, especially the wide variety of cream cheeses. I went with the garlic cream cheese, and it was super fresh and flavorful. I also tried a bagel sandwich with egg, bacon, cheese, and the garlic cream cheese! I honestly wish we had bagel spots this good in California because Tompkins has definitely raised my standards for what a bagel should be. Also if you get overwhelmed by the options, don't worry because the staff were all super nice and patient with explaining the menu! read more

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Bomb dot com. Just so delicious. Amazing. I ate it quietly and was very satisfied fast service too read more

Tompkins Square Bagels - 2nd Ave - Lox - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

Awesome little bagel shop turning out delicious bagels and breakfast sandwiches. There's a huge variety of cream cheeses, bagels, lox, toppings and menu options to choose from. I decided to build my own bagel sandwich, but you can order off the menu too. There's an extensive list that includes proteins like steak. I chose a toasted everything bagel with dill cucumber cream cheese, egg, cheddar cheese, and bacon. The eggs are what really blew me away on this sandwich. It was a soft scramble that wasn't overcooked. Perfection. The bagel was perfectly crisp and everything I could've asked for. The service was a well oiled machine as well. There are people taking orders on one end, they put your order in and you go to the register area to pay. They call out your name when the food is ready so be prepared. There's a small amount of seating but turnover is pretty quick. My friend and I were able to snag a seat and really dig into our food. They also sell a variety of beverages and other little snacks. Awesome spot and if I lived in NYC I would frequent it more! read more

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Place to go if you want variety. I would say it's not my top choice for bagels but I would go there for the bagel sandwiches they also make other breakfast items like omelette The bread to filling ratio is spot on. We tried a few, the Garret, the Murray, the Salino. They were all very good. Love that they have vegan options. Everyone was friendly and there are table and stools available if you want to stick around to eat. It's not too many but just enough. They are very efficient and fast as well. Would go back again on my next trip to NY read more

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I think the wheezer was a little salty. But it was good had lots of flavor. Bagels themselves were not super fluffy but were soft and chewy. There was a super long line though. Nice to go eat in Thompson square park as there's limited seating. read more

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--Location/Parking-- Located east of Union square. Easy to find near 12th St. --Ambiance-- An open bagel shop where people sit in stool near the front on the inside and outside. Very NY like. --Service/Staff-- Staff got me in and out and gave some great recommendations. They could tell this was my first time there and help me through the order process. --Food/Products-- Staff had some great recommendations from Lupi and Tofu sundried tomato. I was not disappointed in either bagel. --Capacity-- Limited seating at the front of the bagel shop that perched into the outside area. This is NY so this normal capacity. --Overall-- A great bagel shop I would stop by every weekend if I lived in NY. read more

A true neighborhood bagel shop in one of New York's OG neighborhoods, the East Village's Tompkins Square Bagels is turning out some of the city's most popular bagels. These bagels are about as old-fashioned as it gets: contains just five ingredients, are based on a recipe from the 1950s and are hand-rolled and boiled in small batches. Service is fast as they grab your order as you walk in and they are preparing it as you wait on a line that never seems to end. They definitely operate as a well oiled machine and the final product is so worth the wait. Cheers read more

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Must've walked past 10 bagel shops to come to Tompkins Square bagels - one of the best bagel shops in all of Manhattan. Super reliable service - order at the end of the counter and they've got it ready by the time you pay. Perfect fresh bagels with delicious cream cheese and a ton of options. I had cream cheese with plain smoked salmon, which was awesome. Good seating and even the coffee was decent. read more

Everything was really good the customer service was really good they are the sweetest !!! They gave us free pumpkin bagels We also got the French toast bagel w mixed berry cream cheese The sandwich was my favorite but it was soooo difficult to eat The salmon bagel was good too but I wish for more toppings like red onion and lettuce etc read more

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Very good tasty bagels! Quick service and the place is spacy to be able to comfortably sit and enjoy your breakfast! read more

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SERVICE - located in east village about 15 minutes from Union square park - good amount of indoor seating at small tables - many people doing grab and go - service is fast yet friendly - not too crowded even on a weekend morning - good for a casual morning or early afternoon meal MENU - wide selection of bagels, schmears, and sandwiches - vegan and gluten free options - average price ($6 per bagel) FOOD - whole wheat everything bagel with vegan sun dried tomato cream cheese (8/10): after looking over the abundant options of both bagels and vegan cream cheese spreads, I finally settled for this combination. The bagel was served hot and crispy making it a great vehicle for the cream cheese. The everything seasoning is generously spread over the top of the bagel ensuring you get some in each bite. While i liked the cream cheese to bagel ratio, it was on the higher cream cheese side. The cream cheese texturally was spot on however i was hoping for a stronger sun dried tomato flavor. WOULD I GO BACK? Yes! This location had great service and quick and tasty bagel options. read more

Tompkins Square Bagels - 2nd Ave - Whole wheat everything bagel with vegan sun dried tomato cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

my favorite place to get bagel sandwiches in nyc! i always get the wheezer and its your classic breakfast bagel sandwich. service is so quick and simple. they have plentiful seating if you want to enjoy your meal before you go! super unique decor and vibes inside too. read more

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Nice patio area in the back.Know what you want when you stand in that line because so much too choose from.Saw the steam rolling off the neighboring customers.I guess they are known for these bagel breakfast sandwiches read more

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So many bagel places on 1st Avenue alone, we are spoiled for choice in the EV. This is a good spot for bagel sandwiches since they have a grill, which means the bacon is crispy. I prefer this location of Tompkins Square bagels to the one on Avenue A or the one close to Union square bc there's never too many people in line. Lots of different options for cream cheeses and outdoor tables here. read more

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I came to learn about Tompkins Square Bagels through a YouTube video on the channel Jolly! It looked so good I knew I had to make a stop on a planned trip to NYC. My boyfriend and I came in the early afternoon after arriving to NYC that morning. The staff greeted us and were very friendly! We walked around a while to check out the menus before ordering our food. I wanted a good ole egg and cheese bagel. I opted for one of the juices in the fridge for a drink and took a seat while waiting for the food. After a couple of minutes, everything came out. I dug in right away and it was exactly what I wanted. The bagel had a bit of a crust but a soft interior. The cheese was pully and the egg was perfectly cooked. The juice complimented the sandwich very nicely. My boyfriend said few words whilst eating his sandwich and seemed very pleased. Really happy we made it a point to swing by whilst in NYC! Somewhere I would definitely return and recommend to anyone interested. read more

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"This is one helluva bodacious bagel & sweet treat. Hits dat spot" -says Willie Stone "8.6/10 more chipotle sauce please " -says Benji read more

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The food is delicious but the service was even better! we came in with a big party for a bachelorette, and Lisa took care us! Let us try all the cream cheese we wanted and made the bride feel special! Thank you Lisa!!!! read more

the Absolute best bagel place in the city .. the bagels are always fresh, warm & so Yum !! Above all the customer service is so sweet & amazing! will 4evr come here .. it's better than perfect !! read more

Tompkins Square Bagels - 2nd Ave - Bagel with Scottish Double Smoked Lox and Flavored Cream Cheese - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

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We were visiting from California for New Years so it was superrrr busy and my daughter specifically requested the rainbow bagels and they were sold out! Little did I know I was talking to the manager who said "imma hook you up" and she got a carrier to hand deliver rainbow bagels to my daughter from another Thompson square bagels and literally made our day!!!! She deserves to run the company what great customer service! And the bagels were delicious to boot!!!! My sister lives here and comes here all the time and I would recommend this place to anyone else looking for a delicious (sold out) bagel! I wish I remembered her name but here's a picture of her. Stop in to tell her what a BOSS she is!!! read more

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As a Jersey native, finding a Taylor ham, egg, and cheese sandwich is a true gem. And as someone who has Celiac, finding a Taylor ham, egg, and cheese sandwich on fresh gluten free bagels is a gold mine! Tompkins Square Bagels has by far the best gluten free bagels I've ever had in my 20 years of being gluten free. They have truly perfected their recipe. As you might already know, Tompkins is especially popular. Naturally, it gets incredibly crowded on Saturday and Sunday mornings and early afternoons. However, the line moves impressively fast. Tompkins has a classic bagel shop vibe. It's cute and classic, but there's very limited seating, so expect to order to-go during crowded times. Aside from the crowds, the only downside is that it can be on the expensive side, but that's coming from someone who is used to $5-6 breakfast sandwiches in Jersey. The gluten free breakfast sandwiches at Tompkins are around $12-14. But again, given the fact that these are the BEST gluten free bagels on the planet, it's entirely worth it. read more

I came here for breakfast one day while I was in the city. This is one of the top places to get bagels in New York City. They have several bagels along with a variety of cream cheese to pick from. You can come here for breakfast or lunch and enjoy a nice meal. It was not crowded when I came in. I was able to order my food quickly and sit down to eat it. The first thing you see is the large amount of flavored cream cheese. If you have only tried regular cream cheese you would love this place. They have tons of options that would take me many days to try. All of the sandwiches are posted with creative city names. They even have pizza bagels which is a fan favorite for people here. I decided to order the Grieve sandwich on an everything bagel. It came with a chicken cutlet, roasted peppers, mozzarella, and onions. It was delicious. It was perfect for a quick meal before going to watch a movie down the street. If you are in the city this would be a great spot for your bagel needs. read more

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Omg! The best bagels place ever! Don't let the line out the doors scare you, it moves fast and is a sign of a good- nah great bagel place! What makes this place I came twice to in a period of 4 days in NYC? The price, the fresh bagels, the quality and quantity of cream cheese and fixings! Wanted a solid bagel with spread and it was fab! Note, the fresh fruit spreads are $1.00 more and French toast and specialty bagels are a bit more, overall a solid place for bagels! read more

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So I gave this place a go because my sister is a fan of their sweet bagels as opposed to I'm a fan of the savory bagels. Upon walking in there wasn't really a line but we were greeted by a rude worker rushing us to make a decision. I explained to him that it was my first time and wasn't quite sure what I wanted but it didn't phase him he just looked at me and walked away. When I decided and got his attention he acted like I was bothering him even though it was a mere 2 minutes later. I went with the LOX with EVERYTHING BAGEL with everything in it also ordered the FRENCH TOAST BAGEL. Bagels were good and had a good amount of cream cheese but I will say they kinda skimped on the lox a bit. French toast bagel was sweet and savory but not too sweet. With so many bagel joints in nyc I can't say I would frequent the place especially with how rude workers are. I will stick to my regular spot Russ & Daughters to get my lox fix. read more

Tompkins square bagels is an institution that knows what it's doing yet lacks differentiable savory cream cheese flavors. I ordered a whole grain bagel toasted with an extremely flavorful cucumber dill cream cheese. The bagel was toasted perfectly and still fluffy and flavorful on its own. We also ordered an everything bagel with the lox cream cheese and onion and tomato. The lox cream cheese was bursting with flavor and we knew it was freshly made because unfortunately there was fish bone that had be picked out of it. I looked at their 20+ cream cheese flavors including 4 tofu cream cheeses. The sweet cream cheese flavors looked like they hit an array of flavor profiles. The savory cream cheese flavors were unlabeled and lacked an onion and/or garlic flavor which seem like they should be staples to a bagel spot. I asked about the different flavors to where a server pointed and said one of them was garlic but later recanted and told me it was instead horseradish. Overall, Tompkins square bagels knows what they are doing, they have beautifully made flavorful bagels with a considerable amount of different options for bagels, cream cheese, drinks, and desserts. read more

OMG DELICIOUS!! Tofu Sundried tomato CC omg so good. The location of this bagel shop is perfectly located with easy nearby parking. This place is a well oiled machine. Everyone works super fast and they're all so personable and sweet. I wanted to shoutout Matt specifically for helping me with my order. He is such an angel of a person. I will definitely be returning to this location because of how amazing these bagels were and how incredible the service was. Especially on a Saturday morning ! read more

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they got my order wrong and only gave two bagel sandwiches instead of 3. when i went back to say something it took another 5-10 minutes to correct it but the bagel was burnt. :/ i'm not sure i could say this is the best bagel spot in nyc despite what people say. it felt like they're churning out lots of bagels and prioritizing producing quantity over quality read more

Legit NYC bagels here! They don't mess around--that slight crisp bagel exterior and chewy, doughy goodness on the inside. They stack up as one of the best bagel spots in the city not only in their varied bagel flavors but a huuge list of bagel sandwiches and schmears--the menu wraps around the top of the entire side and back wall. Weekend mornings are guaranteed to be popping, a line going around the back of the store around 20+ people deep, but they are pros and start taking orders while you're in line so by the time you reach the front of the line, you end up just picking up and paying at the register. On my last visit here I picked up the Gio $12, with prosciutto, lettuce, swiss cheese (I asked for 1 slice only), caramelized onions, fig jam. A terrific sandwich! Will def be back. read more

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Love Tompkins. The people here are so nice, the bagels come out very quickly, and they're always delish. The only problem is that when I get an egg sandwich, my egg tends to fall out, and then I have a big mess on my hands, so I think I like Black Seed's sandwiches better. That said, I think Black Seed has smaller bagels. Tompkins has a larger selection of creative cream cheese options. When I have a friend in town, I'll choose Tompkins because of all of the options. Tim helped me today and helps me all the time and he always has a smile on his face! That's the big draw to Tompkins for me-- the customer service with a smile. Happy to have this gem in my neighborhood. :) read more

Pretty quick service. Decided to try the egg roll with tofu sundried tomato, toasted. Tofu had an interesting texture but I love sundried tomatoes and the flavor is spot on here. Overall, a great bagel. I do prefer the everything bagel with lox cream cheese a little more. They are generous with spread so will come back. read more

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Pros: + Delicious bagels + Great cream cheese - you have to try the fig and honey Cons: - Pricey for what you get - Slow/long lines - Surcharge for credit cards IG: QueenOfAdventureNYC read more

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