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BAGEL & SCHMEAR

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Phone: (212) 725-7873

Address: 114 EAST 28 STREET 10016

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TLDR

A Kips Bay staple since 2000, known for its wide variety of bagels & spreads, consistent quality, and fast service.

Reddit Sentiment for BAGEL & SCHMEAR(based on 8 Reddit opinions)

50% Positive38% Neutral

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Tags

american 7jewish 2bagels 11cream cheese 2chicken salad 2View All

Neighborhoods

Midtown

Other Article Mentions

Lists, round-ups, and guides where this restaurant is featured.

Mentioned In
The Best Bagels in New York City
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A reliable brunch spot in Kips Bay since 2000, Bagels & Schmear offers a wide variety of bagels and spreads, including unique options like garlic and strawberry cream cheese.

Nadia Chaudhury, Robert Sietsema • Date unknown
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Details

This bagel shop, a fixture in Kips Bay since 2000, has solidified its reputation as a go-to brunch destination. Despite its modest size, it boasts an impressive array of bagel flavors and spreads, from classic to inventive. Customers praise the consistent quality of their bagels and efficient service, even during busy periods.

Food Overview

This establishment offers a wide variety of bagels and spreads, including unique options like garlic and strawberry cream cheese. The 'House special' is recommended, and the chicken salad is also highlighted as being 'just very good'. Customers consistently praise the quality of the bagels.

Highlights / Recommended

"The 'House special' is recommended, as is the chicken salad, which is described as 'just very good'."

Customer Sentiment

Customers generally have a positive sentiment, praising the consistent bagel quality and efficient service, though some note it can be just 'ok' and always has a massive line.

Reddit Opinions & Reviews

Top Reddit Posts About BAGEL & SCHMEAR

NYC Eats: I had to try more than once
This post recommends the House special and praises the consistent bagel quality and service, noting that the line moves fast despite the wait. Another comment calls it a staple and everything they could hope for in a bagel shop.
Best chicken salad in Manhattan
Bagel & Schmear on 28th street is recommended for its chicken salad, described as 'just very good'.
Any bagel recommendations near Murray Hill?
This user recommends Bagels and Schmear as a good option for bagels, though another user finds it to be 'ok' and notes the massive line.
Walking distance from 5th & 31st
Bagels & Schmear is recommended as a good place for bagels.
NYC Eats: I had to try more than once
A comment notes that Bagels & Schmear is significantly better earlier in the day.

Recent Reddit Mentions

From post: Best Chicken Salad In Manhattan

"Bagel & Schmear on 28th street is recommended for chicken salad, noted as being 'just very good'."

Positive
May 2, 2026View Comment →

From post: Best Chicken Salad In Manhattan

"Bagel and Schmear is mentioned as a place for chicken salad."

Neutral
May 2, 2026View Comment →

From post: Walking Distance From 5th 31st

"Bagels & Schmear is recommended as a good place for bagels."

Positive
Jun 29, 2025View Comment →

From post: Gramercy Park

"This bagel shop is recommended as a dining option located within a 20-minute walk of Gramercy Park."

Neutral
May 30, 2025View Comment →

From post: Any Bagel Recommendations Near Murray Hill

"This user finds Bagels and Schmear to be only "ok", noting it always has a massive line."

Neutral
May 24, 2025View Comment →

From post: Any Bagel Recommendations Near Murray Hill

"This user recommends Bagels & Schmear."

Positive
May 24, 2025View Comment →

From post: Any Bagel Recommendations Near Murray Hill

"This user recommends Bagels and Schmear as a good option."

Positive
May 24, 2025View Comment →