Montreal-style bagels w/ dense, chewy texture. Unique woody, earthy flavors. Great bagel sandwiches, though some prefer NY style.
Experience the unique Montreal-style bagels at Black Seed Bagels, known for their dense, chewy texture and distinct woody, earthy taste. While some find them a delightful guilty pleasure and a good option for unique bagel sandwiches, others argue they are a departure from traditional New York bagels and can be overpriced for the quality. Despite varied opinions, they remain a popular spot for a satisfying breakfast or lunch.
Black Seed Bagels offers Montreal-style bagels, characterized by their dense and chewy texture, and a distinct woody, earthy flavor. While many enjoy their unique take on bagels and find their sandwiches satisfying, some critics argue they are overpriced and deviate from traditional New York style. The 'bacon everything bagel' was noted for good bacon and ratio but a dry bagel, and the 'turkey avocado sandwich' was deemed satisfying but pricey. The 'pizza bagel' received negative feedback for its sauce and cheese.
"The 'bacon everything bagel' and 'turkey avocado sandwich' have received mentions, though with some reservations. The 'BLT' on a bagel is also recommended by one commenter."
Customer feedback is mixed, with some praising the unique Montreal-style bagels and satisfying sandwiches, while others find them overpriced and not representative of classic New York bagels.
Important Note
Some customers find the bagels to be a departure from traditional New York style and potentially overpriced for the quality.
"This user tried the chili crisp cream cheese at Black Seed Bagels and found it flavorful but not particularly spicy."
Negative"A user recalled seeing a sign at Black Seed Bagels advertising chili crisp cream cheese."
Neutral"Black Seed Bagels is suggested as a place for bagels that freeze well, noted for their Montreal style."
Positive"This user suggested Black Seed Bagel might be Montreal-style and found them to be pretty good."
Positive"A commenter received a $10 gift card from an employee at Blackseed Bagel for no apparent reason, an unexpected gesture that they have yet to use."
Positive"The user inquired about payment options at Black Seed Bagel, noting that the app did not automatically sync with the bill and only presented the option to use their $25 cashback. They were unsure if the system would combine wallets or if their cash was not linking properly."
Neutral"The author found the pizza bagel unpleasant, noting a poor sauce taste and an excessive amount of cheese that lacked flavor. This experience was not great."
Negative"This place is suggested as a potential spot for unique bagel sandwiches, similar to what the original poster is looking for."
Positive"This commenter recommends Black Seed for their BLT."
Positive"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."
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