A mid-priced bagel shop in Midtown. Reviewers mention the brunch menu, describe a loud, buzzing room, and treat it as a café hangout. Known for its bagels.
142 rated bagels/pretzels cafes
Best Bagels/Pretzels Cafes in Manhattan, NYC
The best bagels/pretzels cafes across 34 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 142 rated bagels/pretzels cafes in Manhattan, spread over 34 neighborhoods. Broad Nosh Bagels 49th St in Midtown leads the list with a 4.9-star rating, and Midtown has the most to choose from (24).
Prices run from $ to $$. Common vibes include cozy, social, casual, quick-bite, and authentic. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 10 Bagels/Pretzels Cafes in Manhattan
Rank 1 Rank 2 A budget-friendly bagel shop in Hell's Kitchen. Known for its bagels.
Rank 3 A budget-friendly bagel shop in Kips Bay, open from 7 AM. Insider tip: Order bagels lightly toasted to bring out the full flavor and crispy exterior. Known for its Smoked Salmon Bagel.
Rank 4 A budget-friendly bagel shop in the Financial District, open from 6 AM. Reviewers single out the brunch menu and mention the entertainment. Known for its salmon.
Rank 5 A mid-priced bagel shop in Chelsea, open from 6 AM. Known for its Hand-rolled Bagels.
Rank 6 - Casual
- Quick Bite
- Classic Nyc
Rank 7 A mid-priced bagel shop on the Upper East Side. Reviewers talk about the brunch menu, describe a high-energy crowd, and mention afternoon visits. Known for its Mexican Caesar Salad.
Rank 8 A budget-friendly bagel shop in Midtown. Reviewers talk about the brunch menu, treat it as a café hangout, and mention coming in the morning.
Rank 9 A budget-friendly bagel shop in Midtown, open from 7 AM. Reviewers talk about the brunch menu and praise the service.
Rank 10 A budget-friendly bagel shop in Midtown. Reviewers mention the brunch menu and describe a laid-back café feel. Known for its hand rolled and kettle boiled bagels.
Midtown
9 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 3 - Casual
- Authentic
- Quick Bite
Rank 4 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 5 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 6 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 7 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 8 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 9 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Financial District
5 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 4 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 5 - Cozy
- Social
Chelsea
4 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 4 - Cozy
- Social
Upper East Side
4 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 4 - Cozy
- Social
Greenwich Village
4 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 4 - Cozy
- Social
Upper West Side
3 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Social
Hudson Yards
3 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Social
Lower East Side
2 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick Bite
- Classic Nyc
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Nolita
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
West Village
2 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Authentic
- Quick Bite
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
East Village
2 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Authentic
- Quick Bite
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Hell's Kitchen
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Kips Bay
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Authentic
- Quick Bite
Times Square
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Harlem
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Alphabet City
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Hamilton Heights
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Koreatown
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Yorkville
1 spots
Rank 1 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Little Italy
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Stuyvesant Town
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Frequently asked questions
What are the best bagels/pretzels cafes in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top bagels/pretzels cafes on Moodap are Broad Nosh Bagels 49th St in Midtown (4.9 stars), Broad Nosh Bagels Deli & Catering 58th Street in Hell's Kitchen (4.8 stars) and Apollo Bagels in Kips Bay (5.0 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most bagels/pretzels cafes?
Midtown has the most, with 24, followed by Upper East Side (20) and Upper West Side (11).
Where can I find affordable bagels/pretzels cafes in Manhattan?
21 of the 50 bagels/pretzels cafes listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Broad Nosh Bagels Deli & Catering 58th Street in Hell's Kitchen, Apollo Bagels in Kips Bay and Bagel Market in Financial District.
How does Moodap rank bagels/pretzels cafes?
By star rating, weighted by how many reviews back it: a place with hundreds of strong reviews ranks above a perfect score from a handful. Places with few or no reviews come after well-reviewed ones. Not sure which fits your plans? The Mood Match quiz picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.
Not sure which one?
Tell us your mood and we'll match you to a bagels/pretzels spot that fits.
Take the mood quiz