CULTURE FOOD SCENES
The 14 Best Bagel Shops In NYC, Ranked
April 25, 2023 6:36 pm EST
No day in New York City is complete without a delicious breakfast bagel for the first meal of the day, or a hearty bagel sandwich for lunch. There are bagel shops around every corner in the city, from traditional Jewish delis serving up smoked fish bagels to more modern shops serving up bacon and egg bagels. There’s no shortage of baked and boiled bagels in a wide range of flavors to try.
H&H Bagels is one of the oldest bagel shops on our list, founded in 1972. Its name comes from founders Helmer Toro and Hector Hernandez. Although the shop’s original location closed in 2011, the business has five NYC locations, as of 2023, with plans for even more in the works. If the H&H logo seems familiar, you may have noticed it in the television show “Seinfeld.” The shop has also been featured in other shows, like “Sex and the City” and “How I Met Your Mother.”
This spot is known for its fresh bagels. You’ll find some more unique bagel flavors here, like jalapeño cheddar, asiago cheese, and blueberry. The prices aren’t the cheapest, with costs of around $2.30 for a single bagel, and deli sandwiches costing upwards of $11 each.
The interior design isn’t the most high-end, according to customers. One reviewer wrote: “H&H Bagels isn’t the trendiest of bagel places — probably because it’s more of a locals place — but their bagels are excellent.” All the same, the spot has earned a place near the top of our ranking, thanks to its exciting bagel flavors. This NYC institution is a must-visit.
