Montreal-style bagels w/ unique flavors & creative sandwiches. Some find 'em pricey, others a guilty pleasure.
This establishment offers a distinct take on bagels, leaning towards a Montreal-style chewiness with a dense crumb. While some praise their unique flavor profiles and consider them a guilty pleasure, others find them overpriced and a departure from traditional New York bagels. They are known for their creative toppings and sandwiches, though not all experiments, like the pizza bagel, land successfully.
This spot offers Montreal-style bagels, characterized by a dense and chewy texture. While some customers enjoy the unique flavors and creative sandwiches like the turkey avocado, others find them overpriced and a departure from traditional New York bagels. The pizza bagel has been noted as an unpleasant experience with a poor sauce and excessive, flavorless cheese.
"The turkey avocado sandwich and BLT have been recommended, though the pizza bagel received negative feedback."
Customer sentiment is divided, with some appreciating the unique Montreal-style bagels and creative offerings, while others criticize them as overpriced and not authentic to New York style.
Important Note
Some customers find the bagels to be overpriced and not in the traditional New York style, preferring a Montreal-style chew.
"This user suggested that a 'bougier' option like Black Seed might be willing to rent out their space for an event."
Neutral"The commenter likes the ramp cream cheese offered at Black Seed Bagels."
Positive"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."
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