NY's best bagel experience w/ classic & creative flavors; French toast bagel BEC & bacon scallion cream cheese are must-tries. Vegan options available too!
This East Village bagel shop is a beloved spot for a classic New York bagel experience. They offer a wide variety of traditional and specialty flavors, from plain and poppy to French toast and chocolate chip. Customers can enjoy them with an array of spreads and cream cheese or as hearty sandwiches, with the French toast bagel BEC and bacon scallion cream cheese options being particularly noteworthy.
The bagels here are highly recommended, with a wide range of flavors from traditional to specialty like French toast. Popular choices include the everything bagel with chicken salad and the plain toasted bagel with bacon scallion cream cheese. Vegan cream cheese options are also available and well-regarded. One customer noted the filling in the chicken salad bagel was a bit much, but overall, the food receives excellent reviews.
"The everything bagel with chicken salad is highly recommended, as is the plain toasted bagel with bacon scallion cream cheese. The French toast bagel BEC with maple bacon cream cheese is a standout for those with a sweet tooth."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the bagels, often calling them the best in the city. While most feedback is positive, some have noted occasional long wait times on weekends, though these generally move quickly.
Important Note
While the line can be long, especially on weekends, it tends to move quickly. One customer reported a negative customer service experience regarding an incorrect charge.
"This user agreed that Tompkins Square Bagels are the best, particularly praising their bagels and cream cheese."
Positive"Responding to a question about bringing food into Lucinda's, this user believes the owners are laid back but is unsure about outside food policies. They mentioned the Ave A store is their favorite."
Neutral"This user expressed strong positive sentiment towards Tompkins Square Bagels, indicating it is a favorite location."
Positive"The manager of Tompkins Square Bagels (Ave A and 2 Ave locations) noted that wait times may be slightly shorter due to fewer students from nearby schools. They also mention that Union Sq and UES locations are always busy on weekends and invited the user to visit."
Positive"The user suggests that at 1 PM on a Saturday, the wait time at Tompkins Square Bagels should be around 15-20 minutes, as it moves fairly quickly."
Neutral"This user is defending a previous comment about wait times at Tompkins Square Bagels, stating it is accurate for a weekend."
Neutral"A user commented that there will be a line and a wait of at least 25-45 minutes for food at Tompkins Square Bagels on a weekend."
Negative"The user mentions that there will be a line at Tompkins Square Bagels, but it moves quickly enough to wait in."
Neutral"This user recounted an incident at Tompkins Square Bagels where an employee incorrectly charged them $55 for one bagel with lox."
Negative"This user also really likes Tompkins Square Bagels."
Positive"Tompkins Square Bagels is considered top-tier by this user, though they have experienced some rough customer service there."
Positive"Tompkins Square Bagel was listed as a good option for bagels and sandwiches, fitting a budget."
Positive"This user recommended Tompkins Square Bagels, specifically mentioning their tofu schmears as being pretty good."
Positive"A commenter recommended Tompkins Square Bagels, noting they have two locations in the East Village and apologized for unhelpful responses from others."
Positive"This commenter appreciates the detailed review but humorously reacts to the idea of a French toast bagel BEC with maple cream cheese."
Neutral"Tompkins Square Bagels is nearly the author's top bagel choice, with the French toast bagel BEC with maple bacon cream cheese being a standout for sweet cravings. They also enjoy the everything pumpernickel and generous cream cheese."
Positive"Recommends Tompkins Square Bagels, calling them the 'best bagel' in response to the OP's request for bagel recommendations."
Positive"Mentions having 'always liked' Tompkin's Bagel in the East Village for bagels, though it has been some time since their last visit. This was in response to OP's request for bagel spots."
Positive"Maximum_Biscotti recommends Tompkins Square Bagels as a must-visit, calling it a good place to start a walk for the day and a classic NY bagel spot."
Positive"The plain toasted bagel with bacon scallion cream cheese grew on them and they liked it quite a bit."
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