Sourdough bagels w/ crispy crust & airy interior. Standout tomato & cream cheese combos. Skip the lines on weekdays!
Will Hartman reviews Apollo Bagels, a new East Village spot praised for its exceptional sourdough-like bagels and standout scallion cream cheese, making it a must-try for bagel enthusiasts.
Apollo Bagels offers a unique take on the classic New York bagel, characterized by its crispy, tangy sourdough crust and airy interior. While some debate its authenticity compared to traditional bagels, many find its distinct style and high-quality ingredients, especially the tomato and cream cheese combinations, to be exceptional. Lines can be long, particularly on weekends, but weekday mornings often offer a more relaxed experience.
Apollo Bagels is known for its distinct sourdough bagels, featuring a crispy, burnished crust and a light, airy interior, which some find superior to traditional New York bagels. The tomato with cream cheese is a frequently praised item, though some criticize other toppings like salmon or dill. There's an ongoing debate about whether these are 'real' bagels, with some dismissing them as sourdough bread with holes, while others defend them as a delicious, albeit different, style.
"The sourdough bagels, particularly the everything bagel with scallion cream cheese and the tomato bagel, are highly recommended. Some also praise the bagel with lox, red onion, capers, and dill."
Customers are divided, with many praising the unique sourdough-style bagels and flavorful toppings, while a vocal group criticizes them for deviating from traditional New York bagels.
Important Note
Some customers find the bagels too different from traditional New York style, describing them as sourdough bread or overly toasted. The salmon and tomato toppings have received mixed reviews, with some finding them a letdown or too expensive.
"The user found Apollo Bagels to be the best bagel they had in NYC, disagreeing with claims that it is overpriced or overhyped."
Positive"This commenter expressed admiration for Apollo Bagels, highlighting how simple items can be delicious."
Positive"The original poster enjoyed the everything bagel with scallion cream cheese from Apollo Bagels, indicating a positive experience with their bagels."
Positive"Apollo bagels are mentioned as a spot to try if you're looking for the hype around bagels."
Neutral"Apollo bagels is recommended for bagels."
Neutral"Apollo bagels is recommended to be added to the bagel list."
Positive"Includes Apollo Bagels on a categorized list of restaurants."
Positive"This user concurred with the negative sentiment regarding Apollo Bagels, specifically noting that their cream cheese lacked taste."
Negative"This user emphatically agreed with the negative opinion expressed about Apollo Bagels."
Negative"This user agreed with the original poster's negative assessment of Apollo Bagels, criticizing what they perceived as 'VC bullshit' associated with the establishment."
Negative"The original poster found Apollo Bagels to be incredibly mediocre, even suggesting that a random airport bagel was better."
Negative"The commenter politely disagrees with the positive assessment of Apollo Bagels, reiterating their negative opinion without further explanation."
Negative"The commenter confirms that Apollo Bagels typically has no line during weekdays."
Neutral"The commenter expresses strong disapproval of the "precious" portrayal of bagels in the post's description, arguing that bagels should not be treated as such. They also note the absence of actual bagels in the photos."
Negative"The commenter observes that the bagel shown in the picture does not appear to have a generous amount of lox."
Negative"The commenter expresses extreme enthusiasm for the bagels, stating they would "DEMOLISH" them and finding them to look "wicked.""
Positive"The commenter disagrees with the criticism of the dill quantity, stating they would eat it and that generous dill is common in Eastern European cuisine, suggesting it tastes good."
Positive"The commenter questions if there is "broth schmear" and notes that the schmear looks "a little lacking," implying dissatisfaction with the quantity of cream cheese."
Negative"The commenter, living in Tennessee, dreams about the "tomato bagel" from Apollo Bagels, indicating it's a highly coveted and unforgettable dish they cannot replicate elsewhere."
Positive"The commenter declares Apollo Bagels as their "favorite bagel in the city right now," indicating a highly positive and current preference."
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