Brooklyn Bagels You Won't Want to Leave New York Without Trying
Court Street Bagels (Cobble Hill)
If you find yourself in Cobble Hill, Court Street is the perfect place to grab a hot sourdough bagel and lox to-go as you stroll around the Brooklyn Heights Promenade. This cash-only (!) unassuming spot serves hand-rolled, baked in-store fresh bagels every day.
Knickerbocker Bagel (Bushwick)
Featured on Thrillist, Bushwick Daily, and Guru with thousands of rave reviews, we don't need to convince you that Knickerbocker Bagel in Bushwick won't disappoint. A newer shop to the Brooklyn area, the team behind Knickerbocker has made sure their bagels are nothing short of carbolicious perfection, hand-rolling and water-boiling each one every morning starting at 3 am. If you find yourself in the neighborhood, make this shop a priority.
BK Bagel & Deli (Prospect Park)
Out for a Sunday morning stroll in Prospect Park and get a sudden hankering for a bagel but don’t want to fuss over long lines? Check out BK Bagel & Deli for a hearty bacon, egg, and cheese to satisfy your cravings. Bonus: BK Bagel prices won't hurt your wallet at $1.25 before toppings. PS. This location is cash only, but there's an ATM inside.
Williamsburg Bagel (South Williamsburg)
This wouldn't be a list of the best bagels in Brooklyn without mentioning this Williamsburg staple. This kosher bagel shop focuses on quality over quantity with a more limited selection of flavors and schmears than you'd expect from a store like Ess-a-Bagel.
Besides selling a phenomenal product, the team that makes Williamsburg Bagels run is known around the neighborhood for being some of the friendliest people you'll meet in the middle of a bagel rush. Looking to upgrade your usual salmon sandwich? Their fried, crunchy lox bagel is a fan favorite.
Simply Nova (Williamsburg)
If you find yourself toward the east side of Williamsburg, this one's for you. Simply Nova is a gourmet bagel shop and delicatessen that carries a variety of specialty smoked fish and homemade cream cheeses and operates as a local grocery store. Founded by two New Yorkers with 35+ years of culinary experience, Simply Nova isn't just dedicated to a great bagel but to cultivating an inviting community space, too.
Frankel's Delicatessen (Greenpoint)
Family-owned and operated since 2016, this beloved Greenpoint deli has brought some of the best aspects of Jewish fare (meat-eaters have to try the pastrami) to the north side of Brooklyn. Frankel's offers a great breakfast deal for hand-rolled bagels and bialys at $2.50 each and a generous serving of your favorite filling.
H & L Bagels (Bay Ridge)
Are you looking for a quintessential, no-fuss, no-frills, old-school New Yorker bagel shop? Look no further than H & L Bagels on the southernmost tip of Brooklyn in Bay Ridge. Simple. Straightforward. This is a bodega bagel that'll always hit the spot.
Brooklyn Kolache (Bedford Stuyvesant)
Bonus mention! Kolaches aren't technically bagels, but they could be their Czechoslovakian cousin. This sweet and light-yeasted pastry holds up a center filling of fruit or savory meats and cheeses. Kolaches are the perfect post-bagel dessert, and no one in Brooklyn does them better than Brooklyn Kolache. Stop by whenever you need a break from bagels (does anyone ever get tired of them, though?) and delight in these all-natural, organic, locally sourced, and handmade treats.
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