New York City has great art, music, fashion and most importantly… food. Specifically, bagels. With that feeling in mind, I am trying to answer the old (and hotly discussed) question: Where is the best bagels in New York City? So after eating my weight with bagels, I’m sure this list will tell you exactly where you’re a tourist or native to find the best bagels in New York.

1: BO’s bagel
Bo’s is located in Harlem and after opening in 2017, he was praised for combining traditional, creative bagel sandwiches. Andrew is my personal favorite. It features cream cheese with eggs, sausages, bacon, Vermont maple syrup and green onions.
Location: 235 W 116th St, New York, New York 10026

2: Tompkins square bagel
Located in East Village There’s something really for everyone with Tompkins Square Bagels, especially if you’re a cream cheese lover (it’s clear by the lines coming out the door!). The flavors range from birthday cakes to wasabi. If you’re an adventurous person, this place is definitely for you.
Location: 165 Avenue A, New York, New York 10009

3: Leo’s Bagel
Leo’s bagels are like that Extra It’s fluffy, so you know it will get better. They also cater to dietary restrictions. This is amazing. Their gluten is all here all the bagels with tanned tomatoes and roasted garlic spreads.
Location: 3 Hanover Square, New York, New York 10005

4: Absolute bagel
Another place where the line is regularly coming out the door! Trust me, it’s worth it. The bagels are huge and so is the menu. All bagels with chives and garlic cream cheese, rocks, tomatoes and onions are tasty. Vegan cheese is also available!
Location: 2788 Broadway, New York, New York 10025

5: Brooklyn Bagels & Coffee Company
Brooklyn Bagel and Coffee Company has been chosen as the Food Network’s favorite NYC bagel, so we know it’s good. Their bagels were hand-wrapped and boiled in kettles, so if you think bagel making is not an art form, think again! If you’re looking for a taste of a tested test, their cinnamon raisin bagels are award-winning. You can also find a variety of cream cheese flavors, such as Bacon Skalion, Jalapeño Asiango, and Honey Bacon Sriracha.
Location: 35-05 Broadway, Astoria, New York 11106
This is a guest post by World of Wonderlast contributor Eleanor Janebatten. Images sourced via Instagram.
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