TLDR
Old-school NYC bagel shop w/ hand-rolled, kettle-boiled bagels. Standouts inc. olive cream cheese & hearty meat sandwiches. A dependable classic [1], [2].
Details
Murray's Bagels, a Greenwich Village institution since 1996, is celebrated for its hand-rolled, kettle-boiled bagels that offer a satisfyingly dense and chewy texture with a well-browned crust. While not always in the absolute top tier, they remain a dependable and charming choice for classic New York bagels. Patrons specifically rave about their unique olive cream cheese and substantial meat and poultry sandwiches, such as those with salami and corned beef [1], [2].
Food Overview
Murray's Bagels is acclaimed for its traditional, hand-rolled, kettle-boiled bagels, noted for their dense, chewy texture and satisfying crust. The olive cream cheese is a standout, described as exceptionally good. They also offer substantial meat sandwiches, with salami and corned beef being popular choices. Additionally, their chicken salad has received positive remarks [1], [2], [3]. It is worth noting that they do not toast their bagels.
Highlights / Recommended
"The olive cream cheese is frequently highlighted as exceptionally good, and the bacon, egg, and cheese (BEC) sandwich is also a popular recommendation. Their chicken salad has also received positive mentions."
Mentioned Dishes:
- •olive cream cheese(2)
Customer Sentiment
Customers overwhelmingly recommend Murray's Bagels, particularly highlighting their exceptional olive cream cheese and classic BEC sandwiches. While some mention they don't toast bagels, the overall sentiment is very positive, with many recalling it as a beloved old-school favorite.
Caveats
It is noted by some customers that Murray's Bagels does not toast their bagels.
Reddit Opinions & Reviews
Top Reddit Posts About MURRAY'S BAGELS
Recent Reddit Mentions
From post: Bagels And Jewish Deli Bakery Food
"The commenter provided the location of Murray's Bagels as Sixth Ave between 12th-13th streets."
NeutralFrom post: Bagels And Jewish Deli Bakery Food
"The original poster acknowledged the recommendation and stated they would investigate Murray's Bagels."
PositiveFrom post: Bagels And Jewish Deli Bakery Food
"This commenter recommended Murray's bagels, stating they are awesome."
PositiveFrom post: Soon To Be First Time In Nyc As An Irish Person
"Murray's is mentioned as an old-school favorite for bagels."
PositiveFrom post: Best Chicken Salad In Manhattan
"Although not a chicken salad expert, the commenter likes the chicken salad at Murray's Bagels."
PositiveFrom post: 7 Nights In Your Marvellous City
"This comment simply states 'Murray's' in response to a discussion about favorite foods from the trip, implying it was a positive mention or experience."
PositiveFrom post: 7 Nights In Your Marvellous City
"This comment was inspired by the original post's mention of Murray's Bagels' BEC, signaling a craving for a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on a bagel."
PositiveFrom post: 7 Nights In Your Marvellous City
"The author listed Murray's Bagels with a BEC (bacon, egg, and cheese) as one of their favorites during their trip to NYC."
PositiveFrom post: 1st Time In Usa And Nyc
"Murray's was mentioned as a recommended establishment for trying classic NYC bagels."
PositiveFrom post: Iso Jordan Almonds
"Murray's is suggested as a place that will likely have Jordan almonds, including the shiny variety."
PositiveFrom post: Bacon Egg And Cheese Flavored Bagel
"Murray's Bagels is mentioned as a solid choice in Manhattan for bagels, and is included as a suggestion for where to find the bacon, egg, and cheese flavored bagel."
PositiveFrom post: Where Can I Find Good Pesto At A Grocery Store
"The commenter stated that Murray's has amazing pesto."
PositiveFrom post: Searching For Burrino
"This user suggested Murray's in response to a query about finding a specific type of cheese."
NeutralFrom post: Two Days Manhattan
"Murray's bagels on Sixth Avenue and 13th St is recommended."
PositiveFrom post: Nyc For 72 Hours
"Seconding the recommendation for Murray's Bagels, calling it a fantastic bagel, and highlighting the olive cream cheese as outstanding. Mentions they do not toast bagels."
PositiveFrom post: Nyc For 72 Hours
"Recommends Murray's Bagels, stating it's a great bagel place and that the olive cream cheese is exceptionally good. Notes they do not toast the bagels."
Positive