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Very good bagels. I had a BEC on an everything bagel and a plain blueberry bagel. They were great. I even bought a few to stick in my luggage and take back to the family in Texas as I flew out that morning.
The line on a Sunday wasn't too bad and the wait was okay. However, the place was soooo warm it's like there's no AC on. The workers preparing the food looked miserable too. The cream cheese was a little melty as well...
We made a stop here on our last day in NYC, just a short walk from our hotel, and it turned into the perfect final food memory of the trip. I had the French toast bagel with bacon, egg, cheese, and hashbrown, and it was outstanding. The bagel itself was perfectly chewy, and the combination of sweet and savory worked surprisingly well together. It was one of those sandwiches that feels indulgent but still completely balanced. Before leaving, I also picked up a dozen bagels to take home and somehow managed to pack them into my suitcase. After freezing and toasting them later, they held up incredibly well--still tasting fresh and satisfying, which says a lot about the quality. A simple stop, but an unforgettable one for a very NYC way to end the trip.
probably the messiest bagel I've ever had, and I mean that in the best way - here we have an egg bagel with a sunny side up egg, jalapeno cream cheese, and turkey sausage. I asked for ketchup, thinking they'd throw a few packets in the bag, and they slathered that on too. it somehow worked. very well. - the egg was perfectly sunny side up and drenched the entire bagel. it blew all the ~oddly square factory energy~ eggs many bagel places use out of the water - the cream cheese was melting under the toasted bagel. it was more crunchy from the jalapeños than spicy. the serving size of it was wonderful - the bagel itself was a great size and chewy as it should be. the outside which should have that New York bagel hardness was the same consistency of the rest (even while toasted) which was a bummer
A must to start your journey through the city. TikTok put us on to this spot and they didn't disappoint. The options were lowkey endless for your bagel, and of course a bespoke coffee. Can't wait to come again!
For what it's worth it's the items I ordered from Utopia Bagels were good, but when you end up paying $18 for a breakfast sandwich and latte, can the price really be justified? I ordered a vegan sausage, egg and cheese on everything bagel and almond milk latte. The bagel was average sized and for the price I imagined it would actually be a decent size. It tasted good despite my disappointment in the portions. The latte was good as well. The staff works hard! The shop was pretty busy for late morning. My order didn't take long to be made and all the staff I spoke to were friendly. The seating area leaves a little to be desired since the shop is so busy you'd wonder why they didn't design it to have more seating. I guess they're use to people grabbing their orders and leaving. I was grabbing breakfast before an appointment so I definitely needed to sit and eat. Luckily I caught the last open table by the exit, before I ended up leaving the shop. I ate quickly since I felt like occupying a table for longer than needed was unfair to anyone else in a similar situation. I recommend coming if you don't mind the prices and taking your order to go.
Great bagels and a fun, customizable menu! The olive cream cheese was a standout- super flavorful and something a little different. I also tried the vegan burrito, which had good flavor but was on the smaller side and a bit dry. I love how many options they offer and that you can really build your own bagel exactly how you want it. As for drinks, the cold brew was solid, but the cappuccino didn't quite hit the mark for me.
Had to get bagels while I was in NYC and I'm so happy I found this spot. I had an everything bagel with scallion cream cheese & bacon omg it was delicious! The store was clean and organized. Service was super quick. I also tried the cold pressed strawberry and watermelon juice and it was soooo good.
Visited here during my first trip to NYC and had multiple people recommend Utopia Bagels - it did not disappoint! This place was packed and the line was going out the door, but the wait was worth it. I didn't have much time to review the menu before hand so I panicked and got a rainbow bagel with birthday cake cream cheese (something I can't just get at home where I live in Florida). Overall it was a great experience, though it would have been nice if they had more seating.
Here for the first time yesterday and TBH a waste of time and money with limited choices. I wanted a whole wheat bagel with bacon scallion which they did not have, and it was so crowded that I will not be back!!
Yummy! Really enjoyed the egg salad and wheat bagel with matcha. I came on a Saturday around 2/3 and the place was packed, but I didn't have to wait too long in the service was pretty fast. My drink came out first and I was honestly really impressed with how good the Matcha is. Heads up, It is sweetened. There was not really anywhere to sit, but it was just me so I was able to squeeze in at the counter near the window, but it might be hard to get a seat if you have a group. Prices were pretty decent and I enjoyed everything will definitely come back to try some of the other bagels and drinks.
Happened to be in the neighborhood and popped in for breakfast. I ordered the spinach feta egg white breakfast platter which comes with home fries and the choice of a bagel or toast on the side. As a heads up, the only option they had for toast was sourdough but you can ask for it to be toasted with a spread of butter. Overall, the dish was okay, although I was not particularly wowed by it. The egg white omelette was decent in taste, but it felt like there were more home fries than omelette lol! The home fries were nice - thinly sliced potatoes, with slices of green bell pepper. The service was good; I did not wait too long. The place was packed when I went (around 10am on a weekday), meaning there were no seats. So, waiting for the food gave me time to wait for a seat :) I like the ambience. There are a good number of outlets and a bathroom so I could see this being a good work spot. The music was catchy. A good selection of pop! Overall, the place gets the job done. 1) Food variety is good. They even have vegan options! 2) Affordable for the area ($12.95 for my breakfast platter). 3) And great location! I'll have to try the bagels next time!
I ordered the Gluten free plain bagel with plain cream cheese, i asked for it to be double toasted. This bagel was crazy good. It was thick, super soft on the inside and really crunchy on the outside. 10/10
An everything bagel with vegan tofu scallion cream cheese! I enjoyed it and thought that it was flavorful! However, I've been to other bagel shops where they warm up the bagel and smear a generous amount of cream cheese. Service was quick! I like how there was seating available too and the bagel shop was definitely spacious compared to other bagel shops! read more
10 months ago
A coveted five star review for this amazing bagel place. Everything was hot and fresh and the lines move quickly but are definitely an indicator of how excellent does a bagel shop is. Reasonably priced crisp outside chewy interior it was nearly perfect. Huge variety of cream cheeses and options we got the bacon egg and cheese as well as the smoked salmon. We were able to get a table which was a value plus 100% recommend this is the best place close to Midtown. read more
When in NYC you need to eat a bagel. and that we did. There are many different places throughout the city and this was one place on our list of food places to try. The menu selection is huge. Service is great. The wait time is like any other busy place. You can get coffee to go with your bagels. Order and go or sit down and enjoy. Big windows to see the city life. read more
This was my first bagel in NYC after moving here a few weeks ago and they did not disappoint!! The bagels do what we need them to do!! Crispy on the outside, soft and cheesy on the inside. Pure perfection. I went with a bacon, egg, and cheese on a plain egg bagel, and it was perfection. They didn't skimp on anything -- crispy bacon, melty cheese, fluffy egg, all layered evenly. It was hot, fresh, and just messy enough in the best way. You can tell everything's made with care, not slapped together like some other spots nearby... The menu is huge with tons of sandwich options, spreads, and specialty combos if you want to branch out. Service was surprisingly fast considering the line (and yes, there will be a line, but it moves). Everyone behind the counter was friendly and efficient. The place itself was clean and quite large. Easily one of the best bagels in the neighborhood read more
10 months ago
So happy for gluten free bagel options... plus egg and cheese for all the protein! Six of us and everyone was satisfied and bellies full. read more
Came here at the perfect time on Saturday morning right before the breakfast crowd came in. Place is clean and once you order your bagel, it gets prepared QUICK. Like I waited less than 2 mins to get my bacon egg and cheese after ordering which is seriously impressive I only dock a star as the cashier seemed tired and uninterested read more
I saw this place on a youtube show. I walked by it on my way some place else on the 13th June and did a double take. I said ti myself, is this that bagel place? I checked and it sure was! I was excited! The bagel process was so cool! I stopped in on my way back. There wasn't a line. They had sooo many choices of cream cheeses and bagels. You can get a sandwich. They have breakfast and lunch options. I went with the Worth It which had nova lox, cream cheese, onions, tomatoes and capers on an everything bagel. The bagel was so fresh, soft and delicious!!!! I also got a blueberry bagel with blue berry cream cheese. They have a window where you can watch the bagels being made I believe. You can sit in or take away. The staff were nice and helpful. Overall, I enjoyed my choices and cannot wait to go back to try something else. read more
Bagel was strangely very thin and then super crunchy because they toasted it but the bagel is too thin to be toasted perfectly. I didn't mind it but I've never had such a crunchy bagel. The ratio of toppings and salmon on the worth it was good. Salmon was a bit flavorless. Overall don't know what the hype is about but I did like it. read more
Best quality lox Ive ever had in a bagel (The Worth It bagel). The bite of the bread was perfectly chewy on the inside with a nice outside. The Bacon egg and cheese bagel was a bit dry unfortunately, feel like it needs a shmeer or aioli, doused it in hot sauce. They've got a great selection of fresh juices to choose from along with coffee. Seating wise wasn't a super friendly cafe, more of a grab and go situation (though be prepared for a line). read more
1 year ago
Quick service. Great cold brew (no milk or sugar necessary). A delectable vegan bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich! Best vegan breakfast sandwich I've had since Luhv Vegan Deli in Philadelphia. My partner got the sausage, egg, cheese on a jalapeño cheddar bagel and was underwhelmed, preferring the breakfast sandwich from The Bagel Cafe in Manchester, NH. NYC bagels might not be for him. He was overwhelmed by the heaping serving of eggs though! Shop is handicapped-accessible, though an automatic door would be helpful (push button sort, not the kind one finds at a supermarket). Limited seating. They offer two gluten-free bagels: plain and everything. Various tofu-based "cream cheeses" are available. read more
10 months ago
Tried it a long time ago as a picky eater, glad to say I will def be adding Utopia to my bagel list! We got the TEC on an everything bagel and an egg white Cheese sandwich on a whole wheat bagel. Both were delicious, a bang for your buck considering the amount of egg whites they cooked, and perfectly followed! Cant wait to visit again! read more
Hit up utopia for breakfast both days. They move the line quick but online ordering was seamless! Got a bacon, egg and cheese both days with different bagels. We managed to snag a table on Saturday am, which was quite the feat. read more
7 months ago
I went around brunch time and it was already pretty packed inside by the line went by pretty quickly. The bagels were also made pretty quickly considering the amount of people. There are plenty of seating inside but it may get filled up depending on the time of day. There are great options for custom bagels or sandwiches. I got the lox with scallion cream cheese on an everything. The bagel was fluffy and there was a good amount of lox, but I couldn't taste the scallion flavor. Overall, it was a good bagel and I would come back to try different options. read more
It was a fine bagel but a bit overrated. Busy but service was super quick- the line was out the door but we ordered and got our food within 15-20 min. Everything bagel was seasoned well, had a crispy exterior, but was kind of gummy and chewy inside. They were generous with the cream cheese but the lox spread could have used a bit more lox, it mostly just tasted salty. Plenty of seating, you may have to hover to get a table for a large group. read more
Superb bagels! They were fluffy on the inside and crisp on the outside, which to me makes the perfect bagel. I got the sesame (toasted) with nova spread, which I would recommend. There's some limited seating inside, so be prepared to take your bagel elsewhere to eat if it's too busy. Would definitely be coming back. read more
I went to New York for a month in July on a mission to find the best bagels in the mainland. Utopia Bagels was the first place I went. I got 2 bagels- blueberry cream cheese on a poppyseed bagel, and bacon scallion on a rosemary bagel. I also grabbed one of their $10 orange juices. Was it bad? Not at all. It was a nice shop, places to sit, fine service. They were decent bagels. But if a friend of mine asked me where they could find the best bagels in NY, utopia wouldn't really be on my list. read more
This place is legit. So many schmear choices and the bagels are handmade. The staff are extremely helpful and it is easy to build your own if you don't see a menu item that you want. The service is fast and efficient and the bagels are delicious and a perfect size. I was so hungry I forgot to take so hot until I was almost finished! read more
3 months ago
Utopia Bagels has always been on my list for NYC because of the selection of delicious cream cheese and fresh bagels. They're conveniently located and are always busy, however, you can always expect great and fast service. While there's not much sitting inside, it's just as good to take your bagel to go! The French toast bagel was absolutely delicious and a must try! read more
3 months ago
Best bagels I've ever had! The people and the place were both very nice and the service was really quick. Would recommend if coming to nyc read more
This was on the top of my list to visit after seeing them be featured on so many YT foodies I follow. I dropped in before a Broadway matinee that I got tickets for last minute. It was lunch rush so there was a buttload of people inside. Being a creature of habit, I got myself a bacon, egg & cheese on a everything bagel. There were no seats available and I was about to make my way out to eat my order outside when I saw an empty seat in the corner that happened to be free. There was a family of 3 that took over a table for 4 so I invited myself over to their party. Luckily, they obliged. Turns out they were my neighbors. Well, they happen to also be from SoCal, Anaheim to be specific. I ended up talking to the mom the whole time. We bonded over how shitty the bagels are back home. I ended up sharing some of my food with her cos she was eyeing it like she wanted some. What a pleasant time. I'm dropping by before I go back home. read more
1 year ago
Fluffy bagels with a fun variety of flavors including french toast. I didn't quite like the sandwich I got as the sauce soaked into the bagel ruining the whole premise of a fluffy bagel, but my fiance got a bagel with typical cream cheese and lox and THAT was delicious. The french toast flavor wasn't strong but it was slightly apparent in the bagel. I'll def be back to try their other flavors with cream cheese instead of sandwich form! read more
2 years ago
As a New Yorker, you would think that I would eat more bagels but I really don't. For me, I just think that I could buy some bagels from Too Good to Go and make my own spread for a lot cheaper. Either way, it's always a special day when I eat a bagel. Met some friends here and it was delicious. Honestly, the biggest pro was that they had a menu which most bagel shops don't. I like to experiment with my bagel order so it was great for them to give me more options to play with. I ordered a Whitefish Salad on Toasted Onion Bagel and it was delicious. The salad was refreshing but also had a strong fish flavor which I loved. Also, I need to order onion bagels more often because I loved the crispiness of the onion flakes on the bagel, which paired very well with the whitefish. I will say that this isn't the best bagel I ever had but the combination was great. Will definitely be back if ever in the area! read more
3 months ago
best bagel i've had in my life. they were pretty busy but my food was out fast!!! genuinely gasped when i took my first bite read more
2 years ago
Utopia Bagel truly lives up to its name! SERVICE - The ordering process was simple--just place your order at the counter and wait for your name to be called. FOOD - I opted for the everything bagel with cream cheese, and it exceeded all my expectations. The bagel was incredibly fluffy, with that perfect slight crunch on the outside that makes a New York bagel so iconic. The generous amount of cream cheese was a surprise--none of that thin layer nonsense here! It was everything I imagined a New York bagel to be and more. read more
A spacious and clean bagel store. Plenty of seatings. A lot of options of schmears. You can see how they make the bagels as soon as you enter. Service was fast, I got my order right away. It has some chewiness and the outside has a good crust read more
7 months ago
Delish! I would expect nothing else. The bagels were really good and nice and fresh. We walked in to a long line and lots of people which was a good sign that they are popular. They had a system and service moved quickly. I got a plain bagel with scallion cream cheese! We got lucky and found a seat! I would definitely go back! read more
2 months ago
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