New York, NY
For Bagels in New York, the local food press points to 2788 Bagels, Knickerbocker Bagel, and BO's Bagels. Picks from The Infatuation, updated April 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation. Updated April 2026.
2788 Bagels · Upper West Side
The Infatuation's top-rated bagel (8.4) — the former Absolute Bagels space, now reopened under new management.
Knickerbocker Bagel · Bushwick
The Infatuation (8.4) — Bushwick's ranked standout on the NYC bagel guide.
BO's Bagels · Harlem
The Infatuation (8.4) — Harlem's pick in the blind-taste-test NYC bagel ranking.
Ess-a-Bagel · Midtown East
The Infatuation (8.3) calls the 1st Ave original 'as much puff as history.'
Shelsky's Of Brooklyn Appetizing and Delicatessen · Cobble Hill
The Infatuation (8.3) — Cobble Hill appetizing-shop-style bagels on the NYC ranking.
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