Discover more than a dozen outstanding NYC bagel shops where you can eat eat both traditional and modern bagels. But, first, learn what makes a bagel a New York special.
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What Is a New York Bagel?
A true NYC bagel is rolled and baked. Its crisp crust has a slight crunch and the crumb isn’t too airy. It also has a slight yeasty flavor and sweetness. Traditional flavors include garlic, onion and poppy with new ingredients joining the fray with mixed reviews. Regardless of the flavor, the bagel is one of the city’s most iconic foods.
Dig Deeper: NYC food favorites.
1. Utopia Bagels
Open since 1981 and located off the tourist trail in a Whitestone (Queens) strip mall, Utopia is neither the oldest nor newest kid on the New York bagel block (or, in its case, parkway). The bagels here are just big enough for a hearty one-person breakfast, brunch or lunch without being a total belly buster. Desserts like babka an cookies are great here too…