Classic & creative bagels w/ unique cream cheese spreads. Must-try NY bagel spot.
This East Village bagel shop is renowned for its classic and creative bagel options, from traditional plain and poppy to specialty flavors like French toast and chocolate chip. Customers can also enjoy a wide array of spreads and cream cheese, including vegan options, and their bagels can be transformed into delicious sandwiches. With consistently well-made bagels and unique cream cheese flavors, Tompkins Square Bagels has earned its reputation as a top-tier bagel destination in NYC.
This bagel shop offers a range of classic and specialty bagels, with a particular emphasis on creative cream cheese flavors and vegan alternatives. Customers rave about the quality of the bagels and the variety of spreads. While most feedback is positive, one customer noted an instance where an employee incorrectly charged them a significantly higher price for a bagel with lox.
"The everything bagel with chicken salad and the French toast bagel BEC with maple bacon cream cheese are highlighted as particularly noteworthy. Vegan cream cheese options and tofu schmears are also praised."
Customers highly recommend this establishment for its excellent bagels and diverse cream cheese options, including vegan choices. While generally positive, some mention experiencing rough customer service and one incident of incorrect overcharging.
Important Note
Wait times can be significant, especially on weekends, though some suggest the lines move quickly. There have been isolated reports of rough customer service.
"The original poster is looking for bagel recommendations that freeze and deliver well, as they currently use Tompkins Square Bagels and are seeking variety."
Neutral"Tompkins Square Bagels is enthusiastically recommended."
Positive"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."
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