Bagel Talk
Bagel Shop and Coffee Shop$$$$
Upper West Side, New York
The folks at Eater and New York Habitat like this place. Would you agree?
"They Do toast bagels now."(3 Tips)
"their bagel sandwiches"(3 Tips)
"Great prices, solid lox spread"(3 Tips)
"Sold bagel spot always strong with their service."(2 Tips)
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Gigi RodDecember 26, 2017I love getting bagels here. It’s the only spot I go to in this neighborhood. Yeah this place looks dingy but what do you expect in the city. The lovely staff definitely makes up for it.
I grew up around the corner from here. Huge selection of bagels and cream cheese - the perfect place to get a quick breakfast in the morning. There's usually a line but it moves quickly.
Katarzyna FoulgerJune 3, 2018My favorite bagel is sunflower seeds toasted with tuna salad, lettuce & tomato. The best I’ve ever had👍🏼
Emily MannApril 13, 2018Bagel talk is on the West side by Jcc Manhattan. I got a bag of chips and a drink for 6 dollars. The muffins are 2$. And a oatmeal raisin cookie is $0.85. There are chairs by the tables.
Grazie CohenJanuary 23, 2019I love the sunflower bagel with white fish. Absolutely divine!!! The staff is really friendly. Always a big line but is worthy!- New York HabitatNovember 23, 2011Since H&H's demise, this has been our go-to spot for excellent bagels. We particularly love their bagel sandwiches - bacon, egg, and cheese, yum!
Rachel SheppardAugust 2, 2019Delicious. Don’t super recommend the sourdough bagel though, stick to the classics.
Naveeshini NairJanuary 26, 2019Had the sesame bagel with walnut raisin cream cheese and it was so good
Halstead PropertyOctober 18, 2012A mainstay on the Upper West Side and a true neighborhood spot, go for a bagel w/ smoked salmon, capers, red onions, tomatoes and plain cream cheese.
recently renovations took away the grimy charm and they no longer are willing to toast your bagel but it is still the best place in the neighborhood to get a morning bagel
Hope RuthFebruary 26, 2012Beautiful Sunday Morning. Can these guys at Bagel Talk put some smile on their face. Bagels are always good here!
Adrienne CooperApril 11, 2013I could see how these bagels would make for decent sandwiches but for just cream cheese and tomato they fall short...not enough dough or bite.
Best bagels in the upper west. Perfectly chewy, great variety.
martha mDecember 11, 2012Sold bagel spot always strong with their service. LOVE THEIR BAGELS EATING EVERYDAY THEY DON'T NEED TO BE TOASTED
If I could make love to this egg and cheese on a bagel, I totally would. #sogood- Really good bagel, and wide array of cream cheeses, but the fact that they don't toast bagels is annoying.
Devyn MillsApril 19, 2014Not my favorite bagel place on the UWS but their cream cheeses all have a lot of great flavor!
Felicia MSeptember 3, 2013It's a good neighborhood bagel shop. Often have deals for a dozen bagels, if you're so inclined.
Micah ChilesJuly 31, 2018Decent spot. BEC on everything was good, but blueberry with clean cheese fell flat
Go for the nova special. Delicious fish + fresh squeezed orange juice and a coffee = YUM.
Will HarahanJune 17, 2019A below average bagel shop on the dingy side. Make the trek to Absolute Bagels if you have the time.
Best bagels now that H&H is closed. Get a toasted bagel with lettuce, tomato, and cream cheese.
Duncan HowsleyJuly 30, 2014Honestly, really disappointed. Wholewheat everything bagels were hard and chewy, lox was thin and a little flavourless and everything needed seasoning. Plenty of better options elsewhere!- Best bagels in my hood. Nothing exciting in the coffee department but a few wobbly formica tables with stuffing sprung chair give the place a grimy charm.
JoleneApril 21, 2012Don't ask for your bagel to be toasted! They refuse to do it. Solid bagel spot on the UWS otherwise.
April 2012- the cost of my regular egg white wrap went firm $4.25 to $6.25.
- The staff could not be nicer. Best guys ever. Specially julio.
- bagels rival those of H+H. Yes, it looks a little sketchy, but never disappointed!
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Bagel Talk has been a true neighborhood breakfast spot since 1995. We serve traditional freshly-baked bagels, available by the dozen or single.
Open until 8:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 6:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Sun
- 6:00 AM–7:00 PM
(212) 875-1267
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Outdoor Seating
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