Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Utopia Bagels

    4.1 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 5:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

    Utopia Bagels Photos

    UTOPIA BAGELS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Utopia Bagels

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    everything bagel toasted with olive pimento cream cheese
    Sebastian C.

    The bagels at Utopia Bagels are definitely worth the hype and deserving of their reputation as one of the best bagel shops in the five boroughs. My everything bagel had a near-perfect balance between a crisp exterior and a satisfyingly chewy interior. That reputation means Utopia is likely to be busy no matter the day or time. I went around 11 am on a Wednesday, and there were about 10-15 people ahead of me. Between ordering and actually getting my bagel (and it was just a toasted bagel with cream cheese, not an egg sandwich or anything), it took about 15 minutes. That being said, are the bagels at Utopia worth making a special trip for? Not really, for me personally. While Utopia may technically be the best, there are enough bagel shops around Queens that come close enough that I don't see myself going out of my way to visit very often. Utopia has recently opened a few locations in Manhattan and Long Island City, so it's easier than ever to give them a try without coming out to Whitestone.

    Worth it on onion bagel. Lox, tomato, caper, red onion, cream cheese
    Samuel C.

    The best bagels in Queens! The worth it is definitely worth it. Lox with cream cheese, tomato, red onions and capers is the perfect combination. The bagels are made fresh everyday and handrolled. The line can be long during the morning.

    You can't tell from the pic, but the scallion cream cheese is nicely piled on this onion bagel.
    Tom T.

    Whenever taking a red-eye into JFK, this is the detour I make when driving the rest of the way home. I've been to a lot of bagel stores, absolutely have a few fine ones here in the Hudson Valley, and often check out bagel shops when traveling around the state or country, but Utopia in Whitestone is my favorite. It's a friendly shop, even at 5:30 in the morning, and the bagels hit right every single time. I don't sleep well on overnight flights, but this breakfast stop helped make short work of that last 75 minutes of my drive home.

    Top of my Flagel. Cheap on the sunflower seeds.
    Sandra G.

    In the 80's and 90's utopia bagels was my go to spot. Although I still live in the area, I branched out to other bagel stores that were closer, more convenient and in my opinion, bigger and better bagels. Every time I wanted to go back to Utopia bagels, the lines were always out the door. I always thought to myself. Why? So, I finally went back yesterday as I had some time to kill and the line was not that bad (10:30 am. On a thurs.) Upon entering I see they've expanded the store since I was there last (which was many many years ago) . They have so many employees behind the counter, which keeps the flow moving. They have a lot to offer as far as baked goods, cold, cuts, eggs, etc. the usual . But, all I could think about were the Flagels. I got hooked on their flagels back in the day when they first started making them. My mouth was watering for a sunflower seed Flagel with butter, I had to have one. Back in the day the tops and bottoms were covered with sunflower seeds. That was the best part. A Crispy outside and crunchy sunflower seeds everywhere. Now, I was lucky I had about seven or eight sunflower seeds on the top and it was quite chewy. What a disappointment. I know utopia bagels is a staple in the neighborhood but Sorry..... it's not worth the hype. I won't be back.

    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.

    Jody W.

    My stepdad loves the mini bialys from Utopia. Seems that everyone loves the bagels here, so I went. I needed to deliver 2 dozen of these morsels to some friends that somewhat recently relocated upstate. They miss good bagels....and were beyond happy with said delivery. I picked up another dozen to share with neighbors and throw a few in my freezer. I wolfed down two (one sesame and one egg) during my drive north and I'm not ashamed to admit that I could have shoved a third one down my pie hole. I ate the egg one plain and then decided to pull over at the Plattekill rest stop to throw a schmear of veggie cream cheese on the sesame. Yes. These bagels are damned good. I hit the Whitestone location at a good time; the line wasn't too bad and they have a big crew behind the counter that really hustles. Great, friendly service. I'm now known as the bagel sherpa around here, so I'm quite sure I'll be schlepping a few dozen north the next time I'm "downstate".

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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!

    Bagels
    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.

    Ryan Y.

    When I'm in Queens I usually just get my bagels from a grocery store, but I think I found my new go to place with Utopia Bagel. The baker's dozen (13 bagels) is worth it because you can choose between regular and specialty bagels and it still comes out to $24. And if you get the dozen on a Wednesday, you can actually get 16 bagels! The bagels are big, and airy. The combinations and variety of options go on and on. Excited to be try a new one every time. They are pretty precise with the weight of spread you order, as well. We ordered the egg salad, tuna salad, and scallion cream cheese spread. The egg salad and tuna salad were mild in flavor, not heavy, tasted healthy. I've only come on weekends, so there is always a line out the door, but there are many staff members, so the line moves. If you are ordering a lot of bagels, be prepared for back-up options because although they are constantly making the bagels on the premise, popular options do run out and you may have to wait 15min for a new batch.

    Lex and The Cheech

    See all

    Photo of Amanda G.
    1466
    1607
    15474

    4 years ago

    Helpful 9
    Thanks 1
    Love this 8
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 2

    4 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jackie S.
    1304
    1448
    5965

    4 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 23
    Thanks 0
    Love this 22
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Norman B.
    48
    84
    85

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 2
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 2
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 9
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jae H.
    383
    72
    100

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of B M.
    0
    19
    21

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 23
    Thanks 0
    Love this 16
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    THE go to bagel store, since, well forever. If you don't order ahead, be prepared to wait.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Emily C.
    185
    893
    12846

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Saul G.
    45
    1015
    304

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Matthew A.
    141
    20
    37

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 0
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0

    Page 3 of 31

    Utopia Bagels Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Utopia Bagels

    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.

    View All 19 Questions

    You might also consider

    Yeh's Bakery - Rainbow Sponge Cake Roll ($17 whole roll)

    Yeh's Bakery

    4.5(546 reviews)
    2.9 miQueensborough Hill, Flushing
    $

    Still a 5/5. I stopped by Yeh's Bakery and had such a lovely experience. I picked up the green tea…read morecake, mung bean cake, and red bean cake, and everything tasted fresh and was quite good. You could tell the pastries had been freshly made, and I enjoyed trying the different flavors. What really made my visit memorable, though, was the staff. The ladies working there were absolutely charming, warm, and genuinely lovely to interact with. Sometimes a pleasant interaction can make a simple stop at a bakery feel special, and that was certainly the case here. Good pastries, freshly made, and outstanding service. I will definitely be back!

    I finally made it to Yeh's Bakery!!! I've known about this place for yearsss but somehow never made…read moreit here...until Now! However, I still haven't tried their infamous Boston Cream Pie ($21). Everyone raves about this pie/cake! Hopefully I'll get to try it next time. This bakery has a lot of old-school Cantonese bakery items, as well as some hot foods. But on this visit, these are the items we tried: -- Individual Sponge cakes ($2): Very good! It's definitely not as eggy as the sponge cakes at Kam Hing in Manhattan Chinatown (The GOAT!!) but this version is much better than the ones at Golden Sponge Cakes in the Golden Mall. They were light & fluffy, and pretty good. I only wish they were more "eggy". -- Rainbow Sponge Cake Roll ($17): Pretty good! This log cake combines 3 flavors: vanilla, matcha & strawberry. Tasty, fresh and visually appealing! Customer service was very friendly, welcoming & helpful! Can't wait to go back for that Boston Cream Pie Cake!!

    Photos
    Yeh's Bakery - Assorted deliciousness.

    Assorted deliciousness.

    Yeh's Bakery - Pineapple cookie, strong buy.

    Pineapple cookie, strong buy.

    Yeh's Bakery - Tray of deliciousness. Definitely get that almond-prune cake in the middle.

    See all

    Tray of deliciousness. Definitely get that almond-prune cake in the middle.

    Shakalaka Bakery - Very cute and delicious!

    Shakalaka Bakery

    3.9(116 reviews)
    2.3 miDowntown Flushing, Flushing

    I've been here several times solely for the two type of nougats. They're the perfect souvenir gift…read morefor family and friends if you are able to keep them fresh. They're very soft almost marshmallow like and over a week will get harder. If you prefer that texture great, but I suggest eating them ASAP when they're in the intended condition. My family loves the oreo and strawberry nougat. Can't speak much on the other items since I only go here for one thing. Interior of the bakery is pretty big with seating in the back, although it does have a lot of foot traffic.

    This Chinese bakery has been one of my usual spots in Flushing to buy a small sized birthday cake…read more Tried a bunch of them and they have all been great, including the most recently ordered Blueberry Cake and Grape Cake. However, maybe my all time favorite cake was the Mango Pomelo. As for the rest, they have a line of fruit shaped desserts that are quite delicious too. I especially like the Mango. The Coconut was cute looking, but the taste was just okay. Haven't tried the Peach or Banana yet, but plan to at some point. I also enjoy their Black Sesame Bread and a few other pastries. Lastly, not sure how often this situation might come up, but Shakalaka is the only place to get Chinese breads till 10:00pm in the area. Everything else closes before 9:00pm. Bao Pastry and Naisnow are both open past 9:00pm, but neither sell any regular Chinese sandwiches or various breads.

    Photos
    Shakalaka Bakery - Taro purple rice cheesecake

    Taro purple rice cheesecake

    Shakalaka Bakery
    Shakalaka Bakery - Blueberry Mini Cake

    See all

    Blueberry Mini Cake

    Grandpa Chen Char Siu Bao - Flushing - Pineapple roast pork bun

    Grandpa Chen Char Siu Bao - Flushing

    4.0(34 reviews)
    3.0 miQueensborough Hill, Flushing

    Kept hearing people mention this bakery in my Queens FB Food Group & don't let the unassuming homey…read morename for you. High quality stuff here! At $2.95 each I got a baked roast pork bun, and a pineapple topping custard bun. Both were very big and every component was high-quality. The pork inside was a natural looking sauce - not bright red, the pork was cut up into regular pieces/strips it was like a healthy meal. The bread part was fluffy, dense and didn't feel like an empty white flour situation. The custard bun had a very generous amount of a custard in it and the pineapple topping didn't crumble off and fall off into pieces, but was very nicely made shell. And it was "Not-too-Sweet"! AND they were also warm! The shop's pretty simple with maybe 10 different items, also frozen baos to go, lotus wrapped sticky rice and tarts, the homemade pineapple cakes looked good. I got a Hong Kong milk tea (hot) $2.25, but the flavors weren't that strong. There were a lot of students picking up snacks, probably from nearby Queens, College, young families, a grandpa and his adult grandson came in for hot milk tea, and egg tarts. The two auntie's working the counter or very friendly and trilingual - Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. Ordering was extremely easy. Excited to finally visit this place, I never realized it was there every time I passed by on the bus. I'll be back!

    Their Roast pork buns are so good! They are full of filling and it isn't red dye red. They are…read morereasonably priced at $2.50 each so I always get multiply. I prefer the plain roast pork buns. Their HK milk coffee was delicious too. I have gone back a few times. I park a block or two away and walk over since it's right by the highway.

    Photos
    Grandpa Chen Char Siu Bao - Flushing
    Grandpa Chen Char Siu Bao - Flushing - Sachima

    Sachima

    Grandpa Chen Char Siu Bao - Flushing

    See all

    Cafe W Bakery and Desserts - Strawberry bingsoo

    Cafe W Bakery and Desserts

    4.2(145 reviews)
    1.4 miMurray Hill, Flushing
    $$

    New, fresh, innovation, exciting, entrepreneurial. These are the words that come to mind when I…read morethink about this place with a surprisingly plain name. The lady who I assume is the boss said she had held a pop-up shop about two years prior which blew up, hence what we see here. The selection here was deceptively small compared to chain bakeries, but it didn't take us long recognise how much power the smaller selection packs and, actually, how the selection really is not small at all. The matcha red bean loaf grabbed my attention straight away and didn't disappoint, but their red bean bun was just as impressive, as it's a more bread-y counterpart to the fluffy versions other bakeries typically have. The onioissant is definitely experimental and worked better on the chive bacon cream cheese one than on the pollack roe, which was a bit too much on the salty and fishy side for my liking. Their chocolate horn is at least twice as big as a typical one you'll find at other bakeries and has a rich dark chocolate filling which was a pleasant surprise. Their coffee brioche pastry was another hit, thanks to the strong coffee filling and delicate layers of pastry. There's ample tables and chairs, beverage menu, and I'm sure we'd come hang if we lived closer. I can't wait to go back.

    Vibe/ambiance: large cafe with ample seating Service:…read morestandard Items ordered: drink were just okay, but dubai chewy cookie was good

    Photos
    Cafe W Bakery and Desserts - Menu as of 2026

    Menu as of 2026

    Cafe W Bakery and Desserts - Strawberry Bingsoo & Lime Pineapple Mousse

    Strawberry Bingsoo & Lime Pineapple Mousse

    Cafe W Bakery and Desserts - Menu as of 2026

    See all

    Menu as of 2026

    Utopia Bagels - bakeries - Updated September 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...