Bigfoodie. littlefoodie
+5
What makes Kossar's so special, are their homemade and always fresh bagels. You can literally taste the difference with each bite. And the best part? You can watch the entire bagel-making process right in the place back window. Now, if you're wondering which bagel to go for, we highly recommend trying their Everything bagel. You can't go wrong with the classic combo of cream cheese and lox. The cream cheese tastes fresh which now we wonder if they make that there too? Seriously delicious breakfast or brunch treat. Now, we won't sugarcoat it - there's usually a line at Kossar's. But trust me, it's worth the wait! As soon as you sink your teeth into one of their freshly made bagels, you'll understand why people keep coming back for more.
I’m no longer an NYC BAGEL VIRGIN and they have set the bar extremely high! It was absolutely delicious. The capers, flavorful nova and toasty bagel. I will say my bagel was a bit burnt but still good. I went with a Kossar's Classic and it will be my go to from now on.
Definitely one of my favorite bagel places to go to since it tastes good and is close by. My favorite is the The Kossar's Classic on an everything bagel and I recommend it to my friends when they come visit me. Filled me up for majority of the day. Everyone there is also very kind.
Delicious homemade bagels! Highly recommend to get the everything bagels here, they make them right in the back of the restaurant that you can even overlook and view the process.
The cappuccino here is delicious they have a great machine that makes the froth delicious and light
Great spot for breakfast!
I’m going to dream about the Kossar’s Classic bagel when I return to Florida. We just can’t get a bagel like this down there. The superior quality of meats and all the beautiful spreads they create daily in house is what gives their bagels that wow factor. I haven’t eaten a bagel at many places in the city but this is the BEST Bagel I’ve eaten anywhere.
As a native New Yorker, I was a bit embarrassed when I found out that I hadn’t been to or heard of Kossar’s. Either way, I’m happy I finally made it here.
This is the only place in NYC that makes it’s own cream cheese and it shows. I usually like a light smear of cream cheese, but I was literally using my fingers to eat this cream cheese, it was sweet, fresh, and insanely delicious. Bagels were great — standard nyc.
The service was quick, no frills. Loved the ambience and casual vibe. Bonus tip: check out the LES photographs along the wall. They’re super blown up so you can see all of the details that are hard to see when you see these same photos in a book or on a screen!
came here via a promotion. ordered an Everything Pumpernickel bagel with Lox cream. Chewy bagel--the everything toppings on the crust go nicely with the pumpernickel flavor as well as the lox cream cream cheese which provides that salty salmon taste in fatty smoothness. good amount of seating inside and outside. service is a little slow and wonky. a toasted bialy with butter OR cream cheese is still my go-to order at Kossar’s!
I finally bought a bagel from Kossar’s bagel & Bialys. I must admit my sandwich was really delicious! I purchased a plain bagel with eggs & cheese. The bagel was fresh and flavorful and a bit crispy which is what I love in a bagel. My colleagues always buy their coffee and bagels from here too. The establishment is very clean and has indoor and outdoor seating if you have time to sit, eat and drink your beverage. The price is moderate but welllll worth it!!!! I’ll be back soon!!
Bagel shopping is my preferred type of souvenir shopping, and Kossar's is a great spot for that. I didn't have the chance to try anything off the menu other than the unadorned bagels I took to-go, but they have been a weekly treat since I got back (just slice+freeze right away to maintain freshness!). I know they're on Goldbelly, but it's much more fun to go get them yourself...
Found this place on our last trip to NYC. We had them delivered daily, used Grubhub. They are amazing and to die for. Best bagels I've ever tasted. Sandwiches are also amazing. Kossar's has never let us down, and you are always full. I've been here a few times now. Always great bagels and bagel sandwiches.
Delicious pastries! I am a Jew who has never actually been to a Jewish type bakery. The hamentashen… apricot and just all of the pastries I have tried were wonderful!!!!! Staff here was so friendly it was a great experience. Will be visiting every single time I am in town. Thank you all so much.
Had an everything bagel with lox spread which was quite good. Also had an onion bialy which I've never had before and wasn't that into. It just tastes like a denser bagel but with less flavor and a worse texture. I wouldn't order it again. I did get a garlic bialy which I warmed up at home and applied butter to, and that was quite tasty. I'd get that again. I noticed previous reviews complained about the service but I had good service when I visited on 7/8/21. No complaints there.
The staffs are always very friendly. This is not the first time we visit this store. The bagels and bialeys are delicious and constantly. The lady cashier is always there with a great smile. She always make us feel very welcome. We will most certainly visit again and definitely have already recommended to others
A lower East side joint with bagels and bialys. A bit pricey but they make them fresh here.
I discovered an amazing bagel bakery called, Kossars. I tried the most delicious everything bagel. Angel was very knowledgeable about the different bagel and the process of making them. Very friendly as well as entire staff. I plan to revisit it and tell all my friends.
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