Iconic NY bagels w/ creative spreads & classic fillings. Standout French toast bagel BEC & vegan options. A must-try East Village destination.
This East Village gem is a celebrated spot for classic New York bagels, offering everything from traditional plain and pumpernickel to inventive flavors like French toast and chocolate chip. Customers rave about their generous cream cheese options, including a standout bacon scallion and a decadent maple bacon cream cheese for their French toast bagel BEC. While lines can be long, especially on weekends, the quality and taste make it a worthwhile experience for bagel aficionados.
This establishment is renowned for its classic New York-style bagels, with a wide array of flavors including traditional plain, poppy, and pumpernickel, as well as unique options like French toast and chocolate chip. Popular choices include the everything bagel with chicken salad and the plain toasted bagel with bacon scallion cream cheese. They also offer vegan cream cheese options. While most feedback is positive, one user mentioned a filling being a bit much on a chicken salad bagel.
"Standout dishes include the everything bagel with chicken salad, the plain toasted bagel with bacon scallion cream cheese, and the French toast bagel BEC with maple bacon cream cheese. Vegan cream cheese options are also available."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the quality and taste of the bagels, often calling them the best in the city. While some have noted long wait times, particularly on weekends, the consensus is that the experience is well worth it.
Important Note
Lines can be long, especially on weekends, with one user reporting a wait of 25-45 minutes. One customer reported a negative customer service experience regarding pricing.
"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."
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."
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