Montreal-style bagels—dense, chewy, with a distinct woody taste—offering unique sandwich combos but sometimes criticized for dryness or price.
Experience a unique take on bagels with a Montreal-style twist, offering a dense and chewy texture that sets them apart. While some diners rave about the flavorful fillings like the bacon everything bagel, others find the bagels themselves a bit dry or a tad too pricey. Despite mixed reviews, the distinct woody and earthy notes of their bagels, as well as the satisfying turkey avocado sandwich, make it a noteworthy stop.
Black Seed Bagels offers Montreal-style bagels, which are described as dense and chewy, differing from the traditional New York style. While some customers enjoy the quality and flavors, such as the bacon everything bagel and turkey avocado sandwich, others find the bagels dry or overpriced. The turkey avocado sandwich was noted as satisfying but slightly pricey for its quality, and the bagel itself was praised for its woody, earthy taste.
"The turkey avocado sandwich is a satisfying choice, and the bagels themselves are noted for their pleasant woody and earthy flavor profile."
Customer reviews are mixed, with some praising the unique Montreal-style bagels and flavorful sandwich fillings, while others criticize the price and find the bagels dry or too dense.
Important Note
Some customers find the bagels dry or overpriced, and the Montreal-style chewiness might not appeal to everyone seeking traditional New York bagels.
"This user expressed a negative opinion of Black Seed Bagels, stating it is "the worst"."
Negative"The reviewer visited the Rockefeller Center location and tried their turkey avocado sandwich. While finding it a satisfying lunch and an above-average sandwich, they felt it was a bit pricey for the quality. They noted the bagel had a pleasant woody, earthy taste and intended to return to try a plain bagel."
Neutral"Black Seed is simply listed as a recommendation for bagels."
Positive"A user suggests Black Seed Bagel as an interesting option to try, noting they are marketed as a cross between New York and Montreal style bagels."
Neutral"Black Seed Bagel is a guilty pleasure; the user likes small and compact bagels."
Positive"Black Seed is a terrible representation of NYC bagels since they are Montreal-style."
Negative"Visiting NYC to go to Black Seed is a drag."
Negative"Black Seed's bagels are Montreal-style—dense and chewy—not New York style."
Negative"Black Seed Bagel is an overpriced, VC-funded chain with mediocre bagels."
Negative"OP had the bacon everything bagel, the bacon was good, and the bagel-to-filling ratio was perfect; however, the bagel was a bit dry and needed something."
Neutral"and Liberty Bagels and Black Seed."
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