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Utopia Bagels

4.1 (1.2k reviews)
Closed • 5:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Classy
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Cream cheese on rainbow
Joe P.

Go on a Wednesday to get the 5 star experience. Any other day you get a baker's dozen for the price of 12 bagels but on Wednesday, 16!! And these are classically good New York bagels; nice chew on outside and soft (but not too soft) inside. I got the 16 bagels for home and a BEC (if you have to ask what this is, then you are not a New Yorker) on sesame and rainbow with cream cheese for the drive. All were as it should be. It is getting hard to find classic good bagels similar to how it is hard to find classic good pizzas. I just wish I did not have to drive all the way to Whitestone to find them.

Same two menu items, one is 1.5x the price

Got shamed for not ordering the way they wanted. Ordered on uber eats since that's the platform their site leads to for ordering online. Ordered cream cheese & lox bagel with toppings based on it being an available item to choose on their site. But when I picked up the order, the receipt had a note about how it "shouldn't be that hard to say the worth it". Why provide the option to choose certain items if you don't actually want customers to order them?? Don't know if they're upset that I didn't pay 1.5x the price for the same item (compared what I ordered to what I was told I should've ordered instead on the app), but time to find a new bagel place.

Aaahhh - crisp outside, soft and just a little chewy on the inside.
Kathy C.

No surprise here, Utopia Bagels is enjoying more than 'a moment' because they are and always have been the best bagel in NY. As fans for 30 years, our only hope is they aren't expanding too rapidly. Best of luck, keep up the great work.

Mallory C.

One of my favorite bagel spots to hit while I'm in town! The Everything bagel is top-notch, but I like the others too. Such a great selection -- they even have gluten-free bagels! Get here early because there's usually a line, but it moves quickly. I love to getting The Worth It bagel sandwich (Nova, Cream Cheese, Tomato, Red Onion & Capers) here. There's also usually a good amount of outdoor seating on the patio to enjoy the bagels on-site.

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Richard S.

Terrific hand rolled bagels have a nice crunchy exterior and soft inside. They are great with any of the many cream cheese options. Can't go wrong with an everything bagel and scallion cream cheese. Coffee was surprisingly good too. The service was friendly and helpful and there was plenty of seating out front if you want to eat there. My only disappointment was the baked salmon salad which was absolutely inedible and tasted nothing like kippered salmon. Not sure what other filler fish they put in there but they should really change the recipe.

Cindy D.

Chaotic good. Utopia bagels is quintessential New York bagels. Chewy interior and a crisp exterior, with the option of filling it with your favorite fillings and then picking up a side or two and a drink from the refrigerators on the opposite wall. Chaos because there are so, so many people in the shop and it's a "who's next!" situation. Be ready to place your order if you're next to the counter or take a few steps back to let other people go ahead of you. Then enjoy your delicious bagel(s). They also accidentally put cheese on my bagel when I requested no cheese, still a good bagel sandwich though.

The image shows the exterior of a building with two signs for Utopia Bagels. One sign features the business name, logo, and the phrase 'of New York,' while the other sign displays the name in a stylized font. A black vending or display unit is partially visible in the foreground, and sunlight creates lens flare effects in the upper right corner.
Kyoo C.

What a great local bagel shop! After being disappointed with the lox bagel at the most popular Russ & Daughter the last time we were in NY, I wanted to give it another try and had couple new bagel shops to try this time. What a store and friendly staff. Mr. Todd was very helpful in helping me get things to try. Wanted to try The Worth It and wasn't sure which bagel to get and toasted or not, so I told him to make it the way he wants to, I trust you:) The Worth It was definitely worth it! So delicious with the lox cream cheese plenty capers. Finally understood the allure of lox bagel that I still didn't get when tried the russ n daughter before. Got me really excited for more lox bagels, lol. Onion with cream cheese was delicious as well, bagel so chewy and good. Got kid the rainbow just to be playful and for photos. The Worth It is worth it for any time of the day!

Lex and The Cheech
Nicholas M.

Amazing bagels and sandwiches! You come in and order. Wait for your food and then pick more bagels to bring home and then pay. Had the Lex which was super refreshing with the Lox mustard onions, however the peppers were hot, would probably go for the Worth it next time. Then had the cheech and this was amazing! Probably one of the best breakfast bagels I ever had. This had everything you want from egg sausage has brown and avocado! Would get again but it's definitely hearty. Service was quick and pretty nice. It is a bit chaotic to get someone's attention to start the order but it was okay. It's a pick up and go but they do have seating and benches which is really nice. Definitely coming back. Their French toast bagel and everything that I tried were all so good! Even after 2 days.

Gluten free butter bagel
Katherine S.

My goodness. For someone who has celiac , finding a good gluten free bagel is near impossible but Utopia bagels gave me the opportunity to have what is close to a regular bagel. I had to get both a toasted GF bagel with butter and a toasted GF bagel with peanut butter and jelly which was the best decision I made that day as they were just as expected. I'm nut from the area but when I'm back I will 100% be stopping by again. The only downside is the wait but it's well worth it. There is also an extensive selections of drinks to pair perfectly with your meal. 10/10

Linda T.

I had the plain bagel with smoked salmon topped off with strawberry cream cheese. The smoked salmon was so fresh... just wow! They are generous with the salmon, I was only able to eat half! I saved the other half for later (and it was still so yummy). I can see why there are so many raving reviews for this place. Can't wait to try again in the near future!

Egg everything bagel. Small, burnt and had a bitter taste.

Highly disappointed. Utopia Bagel is not what it used to be. The bagels are noticeably smaller than before--literal shrinkflation? On top of that, the quality has gone downhill. This bagel was burnt, smelled bitter, and just wasn't enjoyable at all. People say once you expand too fast, you lose quality control, and honestly... it shows. Sad to see a once-solid spot fall off like this.

Blueberry Bagel with Strawberry Cream Cheese - A bagel sandwich with strawberry cream cheese is cut in half, showing the pink filling inside. The bagel appears to be plain or lightly toasted, and the filling is generously spread. The sandwich is placed on crumpled foil and paper on a dark surface, with part of a person's arm and a chair visible in the background.
Lauren P.

No matter what time you come in, they have all their bagels ready for you. I love this because I am not a morning person so I usually miss out on fun bagels because they sell out first thing in the morning. I got lox and scallion cream cheese on a sesame bagel and it was oh so scrumptious. Fish was so fresh and they don't skimp. I'm still thinking about this sandwich. My boyfriend was finally able to get his fun blueberry bagel with strawberry cream cheese (has a sweet tooth lol). Strawberry cream cheese was fresh! The line looks long but they move FAST. Probably was in and out within 10 mins (if not less).

Yuna C.

Truly an establishment - you know it's gonna be good when you get a whiff of freshly baked bagels, a long line that somehow moves quick, and a Best Bagel award! I tried a Flagel for the first time - more crunchy and easier to eat than a regular bagel sandwich, with the toppings not spilling over. The lox was so fresh and jam packed. I'd love to come again to try the Worth It bagel and other specialty bagels like the Asiago or Jalapeño Cheese, or even the Pina Colada! Definitely know what you want in advance - they take orders quick and you can wait up to 10 minutes for your bagels, but it goes by fast. They also have a variety of drink options and baked treats!

Bacon egg and cheese - A bagel sandwich with scrambled eggs, melted cheese, and bacon is cut in half, revealing the filling inside. The sandwich is placed on crinkled aluminum foil, with a paper bag and a plastic container partially visible in the background. The bagel appears toasted and the ingredients are visibly layered inside.

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Can I order ahead of time for pick up? Would I just call the store directly?

We don’t take same day orders over phone day before or uber eats

Do they have indoor seating?

Only outdoor.

The giant pizza bagel, is it call ahead three days or show up after 1pm to order same day? have this place circled for a road trip trying to get it on my way through the area?

Must call day before and it feeds up to 20 people

Where canI order the pizza bagel?

Go in Person after 1pm to order. They Need 3 days advance notice to prepare. I think it's $88 and comes with 2 toppings.

Do you have gift certificates?

Yes

Is the rainbow bagel vegan?

yes it is

Do the more specialty flavored bagels like the blueberry pancake or red velvet come in mini size?

Sorry they don’t

Hi I visited today andI was told that none of the bagels were vegan. I know you guys have a vegan bacon egg cheese. Are there vegan bread options for that sandwich?

All our bagels are vegan except French toast egg egg everything and prosciutto

If I go after 2pm will there still be a lot of bagels left to purchase?

Yes, there will be bagels left to purchase. That is never a problem here.

What brand of tofu cream cheese do you use?

Tofutti

Are your bagels kosher?

Probably not there not closed during the holidays and the make items in the oven that are not separated

Low carb bagel does it have alot less carbs than regular is it worth having or just have regular?

All bagels have a lot of carbs 84 per bagel so if you need to stay away from carb bagels are not good you can scoop them out that takes more than half the carbs away. The low carb has only 55 carbs still a lot but less and they do taste great.

What is the difference between the country chicken salad and the plain chicken salad?

Country Chicken Salad has walnuts and cranberries.

How many carbs in the low carb bagel? Is it keto friendly?

50 -54 grams not kept friendly . scooped will reduce it in half. i still don't think kept friendly but close.

I notice they have gluten free bagels. Does anyone know if they are cooked separately from the regular bagels? My mother has celiac and cannot have cross contamination. Thanks

we ship them in from a outside source. And keep them semi frozen.

I notice they have tofu cream cheese. Are the plain Bagels vegan (like no egg wash)? Thanks :)

ONLY THE EGG AND FRENCH TOAST BAGEL HAS EGG IN IT ALL OTHERS DON'T. SEE YOU SOON.

What are the different types of mini bagels?

Plain, sesame, everything and at least one other kind that I cannot remember.

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