Bagels reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 186 Reddit reviews across 27 subreddits and 31 posts to rank the best Bagels brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/portlandme, r/Upperwestside, r/FoodNYC, r/hudsonvalley, r/AnnArbor. Top-rated brands include Tal's Bagels (4.5/5), Rover Bagel (4.9/5), Scratch Bakery (4.6/5).
Stats
Reviews186
Subreddits27
Posts31
Brands93
Products15
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#1
Tal's Bagels
4.5
(8)
"Tal and broad nosh"
"Tal Bagels (and bialys) are great!"
"No no no to Pop up bagels and shame on any ny’er for even suggesting Pop Up. These are not real NY bagels. TAL Bagels or Barney Greengrass... a great place for a bagel and a shmear"
"Tal also has very good hand cut lox."
"Tal Bagels all the way"
"Tal's Bagels"
"I like their bagels because they’re really soft without having to toast them. Their jalapeño schmear is good."
"Have found Tal at 90th and Bway to be the best substitute. They are flatter and need to be warmed just a bit."
#2
Rover Bagel
4.9
(7)
"I’m partial to Rover in Biddeford"
"Rover bagel in Biddeford is the correct answer."
"Rovers in Biddeford is my favorite by far."
"Rover bagel in Biddeford hands down, no question."
"Rover bagel!"
"Rover Bagel in Biddeford or Dutchman’s in Brunswick. If you’re in Portland, Rose Foods is good but not as good as those first two."
"I like Forage, Dutchmans, and Rover too, but they’re not on the same level."
#3
Scratch Bakery
4.6
(7)
"Scratch in SoPo (the latter specifically for the salt bagel)."
"I really like Scratch bakery bagels. They are amazing."
"Scratch!!!!!!!!!!! Salt bagel omg"
"Scratch and Rose are the best hands down."
"If you like chewy and easy to tear, not toasted: Scratch"
"I wouldn’t drive past Scratch or Forage for them, but they are close to me and it’s a delight."
"Scratch are my favorite."
#4
Rose Foods
3.9
(8)
"Rose is GREAT, BUT I find they are better toasted, though they have the best cream cheese."
"Best bagels in Portland proper is Rose Foods."
"Scratch and Rose are the best hands down."
"Roses by a mile. True nyc bagels."
"More traditional and toasted, sandwich style: Rose or Forage"
"Rose Foods"
"I have some Rose bagels right now that my partner got & they are a poor excuse for a bagel. Dense, bready, very little flavor."
"Rose Foods bagels suck. Way too dense. Almost seems like they are stale."
#5
Kossar's
4.5
(6)
"Started going to Kossars and enjoy them much more for the same price and 7 for 6 deal"
"Kossars recently opened up near 72nd. Highly recommend"
"Kossar's on 72nd and West End Ave yet. Their bagels blow every other bagel in the neighborhood out of the water."
"Kossars, Bread and Nosh, pop up bagels"
"We've become regulars at Kossars"
"I like Kossar’s!"
#6
Hive
4.0
(6)
"I upvoted all of the recommendations for Hive, but wanted to recommend that you also get one of their crescents while you are in their."
"HIVE if it hasn’t been said yet"
"Hive and Dave’s are both really great."
"Team Car Cafe at Latting Speed Shop in Cordova sells Hive bagels as well."
"Hive. If you can't get down there, look for the locally owned Dave's bagels."
"Not an NY-style bagel imo, but my favorite in the city easily."
#7
Hopewell Hot Bagels
3.8
(6)
"Hopewell hot bagels- florinas pizza and negrellis"
"Hopewell Hot Bagels are good."
"I’d take Hopewell Hot Bagels or Eastdale Bagels over Empire any day."
"Hopewell Hot Bagels are good, decent prices too."
"For bagels, Hopewell Hot Bagels"
"Ok , I found Hopewell bagels very dense years ago , I will try them again on your recommendation"
#8
Broadway Bagels
5.0
(4)
"Broadway bagels. It’s the only place I’ll get bagels for the freezer from."
"I like Broadway Bagels myself. They make excellent pancakes and hash too."
"Broadway Bagels! Always hits the spot"
"One of my go-to’s for delivery is Broadway Bagels."
#9
Forage
3.8
(5)
"Forage is my favorite!"
"Forage hands down!"
"More traditional and toasted, sandwich style: Rose or Forage"
"I like Forage, Dutchmans, and Rover too, but they’re not on the same level."
"Forage makes terrible bagels - worst I’ve had from a bagel place."
#10
Dutchman's
4.8
(4)
"Dutchman’s in Brunswick hands down are the best bagel’s around!"
"Dutchmanns in Brunswick has my vote! The Za'atar ones are to die for."
"I was impressed with Dutchman’s in Brunswick. Have tried em all. Scratch is also great."
"I like Forage, Dutchmans, and Rover too, but they’re not on the same level."
#11
Bo's Bagels
4.8
(4)
"Bo's Bagels in Harlem is great. Onion bagel with curry chicken salad was my absolute favorite"
"Come a little further up to Harlem. Bo's on 116th. The best!"
"New Yorkers say they are legit and it's hopefully going to be the best bagel we've EVER had available in Ann Arbor."
"Not quite UWS, but Bo’s bagels"
#12
Bagel Emporium
3.8
(5)
"It is totally solid! I think it closes at 4 or 5."
"Do either bagel emporium in tarrytown like others mentioned or nyack hot bagels."
"Bagel Emporium in Tarrytown is right off the Tappan Zee Bridge."
"Bagel emporium in tarrytown is right off the tappan zee."
"I would avoid the bagel emporium, personally."
#13
Eastdale Bagels
4.0
(4)
"Eastdale Bagels for bagels."
"Eastdale bagels"
"I’d take Hopewell Hot Bagels or Eastdale Bagels over Empire any day."
"Little bit of a drive but Eastdale Bagels is legit."
#14
Mr. Bagel
4.0
(4)
"LOVE mister bagel, i’ve yet to find a bagel i like more than their everything bagel"
"Mr. Bagel on Forest Avenue. A staple of the city for decades. We go every single weekend. Nothing better."
"Mr Bagel is decent."
"Have a soft spot for Mr bagel, nothing special but classic with way too much cream cheese."
#15
St-Viateur Bagel
3.8
(4)
"The one in Ajax def does! From St. Viateur."
"Second this. Only spot I know in Durham lol."
"I love their mini bagels"
"St viateur bagels are available frozen in the Thickson/hwy 2 metro."
#16
Broad Nosh
5.0
(3)
"Broad nosh is great"
"Seconded on Broad Nosh, haven’t found anything that comes close tbh"
"Broad Nosh on 86th and broadway next to the Citibank is solid. Better than bagel talk or bagel & co imho"
#17
Bella's
5.0
(3)
"Bella's bagels.....100%"
"The answer is Bella’s Bagels and it’s not even close."
"Bella's the best. I wish I lived closer."
#18
Bagel
5.0
(3)
"I love Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee for bagels"
"Liberty Bagels"
"Ess a bagel is close to your hotel - there will be a line!"
#19
Best Boy
5.0
(3)
"The Reuben is my go to, but they usually have exciting specials too. *Strong* recommend"
"Additional recommendations, Salt Beef (if it’s available) and SHEC (Sausage, Hash brown, Egg and Cheese)"
"I massively recommend the Reuben and Lox"
#20
Pop Up Bagel
4.3
(3)
"Pop up bagel Columbus and 75th no comparison"
"Popup... I loveeee their salt bagel (it’s flakey salt not like the pretzel salt most shops use)"
"Go to a Popup Bagel location in CT. Easier than trying to go to one in NYC."
#21
What-A-Bagel
4.0
(3)
"We get ours at what-a-bagel. they're good and if you get there early enough they have a day old rack that's discounted."
"Whatabagel in Ajax. I’ve never seen a rye bagel anywhere else."
"What a bagel in Ajax is really good as well! Fresh baked in the store."
#22
5th Avenue
4.0
(3)
"5th has the bagels you remember from home, egg, salt, etc. pretty good…still not the same."
"I’ll be trying 5th Ave and Bonjour Asap"
"5th Ave, Bonjour and Katella are worth trying."
#23
Apollo Bagels
5.0
(2)
"Apollo Bagels is doing something really special. Would go there for a special bagel experience."
"Not UWS but I crave Apollo Bagels. I love the Whitefish one."
#24
Tandem Bagel
5.0
(2)
"End of story."
"In any location."
#25
Bev's Bagels
5.0
(2)
"Bev’s bagels is bomb but can be hard to track down"
"Bev’s does weekly orders too; once you sign up for the list, you get a weekly notification when preorders open up."
#26
Detroit Bagels
5.0
(2)
"Detroit bagels in Livonia. Mmmm so good!"
"Detroit 🥯 bagel"
#27
Goldberg's
4.5
(2)
"Probably number 1."
"If you take the GW, Goldbergs in Yonkers is great"
#28
Tompkins Square Bagels
4.5
(2)
"Tompkins Square Bagel , best in the city or anywhere else"
"Tompkins square bagels has multiple locations and i feel like is a common fave."
#29
Bruegger's Bagels
4.5
(2)
"I hate to say this but the best bagels in town are Breugger’s."
"Bruegger’s Bagels boils their bagels."
#30
Blazing Bagels
2.7
(3)
"Blazing Bagels for more variety of bagels."
"Blazing bagels is SODO."
"Blazing Bagels isn’t very good."
#31
The Bagel Shoppe
4.0
(2)
"Just outside Hopewell, The Bagel Shoppe"
"The Bagel Shoppe in Fishkill is a great spot for bagels"
#32
Great Canadian Bagels
4.0
(2)
"If I’m ever in the mood for a chocolate chip bagel (so good toasted with some butter), Great Canadian all the way."
"Great Canadian bagel"
#33
Empire Bagels
3.5
(2)
"Empire bagels in Fishkill or Eastdale Bagels."
"If you’re willing to drive south, Empire bagel in Carmel or Brewster."
#34
East Coast Bagel
5.0
(1)
"Forget the rest, East Coast Bagel."
#35
East Village Cafe
5.0
(1)
"Best lox bagel in LB, followed by Anna’s Joint."
#36
Local Grind
5.0
(1)
"The best everything bagel and sesame seed bagel in LB."
#37
Liberty
5.0
(1)
"Liberty Bagel or bagel pub"
#38
New York City Bagel & Coffee House
5.0
(1)
"The best bagels in NYC right now."
#39
Towson Hot Bagels
5.0
(1)
"The best for your buck"
#40
Sams Bagels
5.0
(1)
"Everything bagel, veggie cream cheese, every time."
#41
Comfort Bagel
5.0
(1)
"The best in western mass."
#42
Kismet Bagels
5.0
(1)
"Multiple locations."
#43
Essen
5.0
(1)
"My top 3 are Essen, Kettle Black, and Vanilya."
#44
Tali's
5.0
(1)
"Definitely Tali's."
#45
Wild Bagels
5.0
(1)
"Is so good and p affordable!!"
#46
Bagel Union
5.0
(1)
"They have a small outpost in Shaw that sells some of the bagels and bagel/egg sandwiches as well, but the best ones are at the source."
#47
Bagel Kaboose
5.0
(1)
"Sooooooo good."
#48
Abrahams
5.0
(1)
"No question"
#49
Bagel Alley
5.0
(1)
"Is amazingggg😍😍😋😋"
#50
Abe's
5.0
(1)
"Best Bagel in Seabrook is a close second."
#51
Best Bagel in Seabrook
5.0
(1)
"Super fresh bagels and a huge variety of cream cheeses."
#52
Annie's Bagels
5.0
(1)
"Get the seal of approval from my NYC friends!"
#53
River City Bagel
5.0
(1)
"Loved treating co-workers to their bagels/cream cheese."
#54
Marigold Bagels
5.0
(1)
"Are amazing!"
#55
Bread and Cie
5.0
(1)
"They’re 10/10."
#56
Albertsons
5.0
(1)
"The bagels are always fresh and soft."
#57
Horseman Bagels
5.0
(1)
"Legit as good as I’ve had anywhere in the county."
#58
Black Russian Bagel
5.0
(1)
"The Black Russian is a great bagel."
#59
Brew Bakers
5.0
(1)
"Brew Bakers in Middletown makes theirs fresh every morning!"
#60
Ami's
5.0
(1)
"Yes to Ami's, OP might be able to find a Cafe or something further east than Waterbury."
#61
Issac’s Bagels
5.0
(1)
"I love Issac’s! Only place I’ve found with jalapeño bagels so far."
#62
Pearson's Cafe
5.0
(1)
"Pearson's cafe on Somerton right off of Park Ave has a great baker named Mike."
#63
Pearsons Bagels
5.0
(1)
"Pearsons bagels are so good."
#64
Bagel Land
5.0
(1)
"Bagel land is fantastic!"
#65
Einstein Cinnamon Raisin Bagel
5.0
(1)
"Taste test Einstein cinnamon raisin over anyone else; it will beat it!"
#66
Rosen’s Bagels
5.0
(1)
"Agree! Rosen’s bakes fresh consistently all day."
#67
East Coast Deli
5.0
(1)
"EAST COAST DELI! Downtown! Best bagels in town!"
#68
Bella’s
5.0
(1)
"I’m a NY girl and love Bella’s!"
#69
Indie Beer Feast
5.0
(1)
"Had their mortadella, mustard and cheese bagel at Indie Beer Feast this year, it was excellent. The best actual bagel I’ve eaten in Sheffield (regardless of filling). Squishy, airy, dense and soft. Perfect!"
#70
Leo's Bagels
5.0
(1)
"There is a place called Leo's Bagels in the financial district that has the best breakfast bagel sandwiches."
#71
New York Bagel
5.0
(1)
"New York bagel in Ferndale is the best I have had in MI."
#72
Downtown Bagels
5.0
(1)
"Just hop on 84 and go to Downtown Bagels in Newburgh - best bagels in the valley"
#73
Modern Bread and Bagel
5.0
(1)
"Modern Bread and Bagel for gluten-free bagels that actually taste good."
#74
Bagel Talk
4.0
(1)
"Bagel Talk for me"
#75
Ess-a-Bagel
4.0
(1)
"If you are just looking for the bagel that’s closest to the Absolute product... the closest is Ess-a-Bagel because it’s where the owner of Absolute learned to bake."
#76
Wu & Nussbaum
4.0
(1)
"Wu & Nussbaum is the closest in vibe if you want to stay in the 100s."
#77
Zabar's
4.0
(1)
"This and Zabars are my go-tos."
#78
Bagels & Co
4.0
(1)
"My favorite is Bagels & Co on 79th"
#79
Barney Greengrass
4.0
(1)
"Barney Greengrass but be aware that it is not a typical bagel place. It is a sit down restaurant and is cash only."
#80
Bagel Joint
4.0
(1)
"Bagel Joint in Brooklyn"
#81
Bagel Pantry
4.0
(1)
"Bagel Pantry, 545 Middlesex Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840"
#82
Bagel Corner
4.0
(1)
"The bagels are great. Check it out."
#83
Sanders and Rockland Bakeries
4.0
(1)
"Sanders and Rockland Bakeries are great choices before hopping on the tapping zee."
#84
Jersey Bagel
4.0
(1)
"Jersey Bagel"
#85
Bodega Bros
4.0
(1)
"The ones Bodega Bros have are real."
#86
NY Bagel & Deli
4.0
(1)
"I also like NY Bagel & Deli if I am in West LA/Mar Vista."
#87
Empire
3.0
(1)
"Empire has better bagels, muffins, sandwiches, and drinks, but the price for bagels is absurd."
#88
Zucker's
3.0
(1)
"Better toppings but worse baking: Zucker’s and Zabar’s"
#89
Fairmont or St-Viateur
3.0
(1)
"One simple option is buying “imported” Montreal bagels from Metro."
#90
Barry's Bagels
3.0
(1)
"They have one in West Bloomfield now too."
#91
Little Clarendon Street Bagel Shop
2.0
(1)
"They will sell you plain bagels but always act as though you're a weirdo. Also, they tend to have only 4 types, plain"
#92
Rockland Bakery
2.0
(1)
"Rockland bakery has subpar bagels imo."
#93
Bagel Factory
1.0
(1)
"I will forever miss the Bagel Factory. A true landmark."
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