Montreal-style bagels w/ unique flavors. Dense & chewy, a distinct NYC experience.
Experience Montreal-style bagels in NYC at this popular spot, known for its dense, chewy texture. While some praise the unique flavors and quality ingredients, others find them a bit pricey or dry. It's a distinct take on the classic bagel that sparks conversation.
The bagels here are Montreal-style, characterized by a dense and chewy texture, differing from traditional New York bagels. The 'bacon everything bagel' has been noted for good bacon and ratio, though the bagel itself can be dry. A 'turkey avocado sandwich' was found satisfying but pricey, with the bagel having a pleasant woody, earthy taste. However, the 'pizza bagel' received negative feedback for its sauce and cheese quality.
"The 'bacon everything bagel' is noted for good bacon and ratio, and the BLT is also recommended. The bagel itself is described as having a pleasant woody, earthy taste."
Customers are divided; while many appreciate the unique, chewy Montreal-style bagels and their flavors, some find them overpriced, dry, or not authentic to New York style.
Important Note
Some reviews suggest the bagels can be dry, the establishment is considered overpriced by some, and the style is distinctly Montreal, not New York.
"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."
Neutral"and Liberty Bagels and Black Seed."
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