Russ & Daughters
Gourmet Store, Bagel Shop, and Jewish Restaurant
Lower East Side, New York
The bagels at Russ & Daughters is a can't miss
"Try the Scottish salmon on an everything bagel with scallion lox."(124 Tips)
"Can't go wrong with the Daughters' Delight and Super Heebster."(15 Tips)
"Love everything about this place, especially the CAVIAR!"(17 Tips)
"They also have Babka and macarons, which are also good."(18 Tips)
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M. Silver AssociatesFebruary 2, 2012There are very few places in world, where you can walk in and know with utter confidence that anything you decide to buy will be of the best quality of its kind, the most delicious, the most anything!
Jessie CatanaMay 3, 2017Amazing. Must try the Heebster. Or at least get some whitefish and a tid bit of the wasabi infused roe. Eat together. What a combo
Lower East Side PartnershipNovember 23, 2015Because we all know how important it is to train our tummies with nibbles before feasting, Russ and Daughters is there in the clutch to help you create that perfect tray of nuts and dried fruit.
Michelle LeedsJanuary 16, 2019Rugelah is amazing and bagels are good. Not sure it’s worth the hassle though. Long lines in a tight space
Lisa WFebruary 20, 2013Go early to avoid any lines. Expect a little attitude if you don't know what you want. They are busy. Bagels aren't the best but the fish is. Could eat their lox every day and be happy.- S MOctober 21, 2017Great bagels but the bread could use improvement. I got the everything wheat bagel with Scottish salmon and scallion lox and it was delicious.
Julie BickelOctober 16, 2022take a number and the wait outside, they show the numbers outside. if the wait is long, take a walk and grab a coffee while you wait.
Jason BrewDecember 2, 2015A classic spot for Jewish specialties on the lower east side. If you aren't quite sure which smoked fish you'll like... Just ask for a sample!
Tohm SansaniAugust 24, 2014Best smoked salmon. Talk to them about your taste to get the right cut. Recommend buying a bagel elsewhere though and making your sandwich at home.
Max SullivanAugust 6, 2012Behind the counter is an award-winning array of bagels and bialys ready to be paired with heavenly cream cheese and smoked fish by the helpful staff. The sable is worth the extra shekels.
Elizabeth BursteinOctober 13, 2019Absolutely loved the classic, the choc egg cream (not vanilla as much), blintzes, latkes. Everything is so good!
Merve AJuly 31, 2017Amazing fish and cheese selections. Ordered an everything bagel with goat cheese and Scottish salmon. Perfect combo!
New York PostMay 13, 2015There's no better place for real Jewish comfort food. As Laurie Anderson says, "The horseradish cream cheese is insanely good." Read more
Katherine KruegerAugust 11, 2016bagel and lox sandwich, don't forget the tomato and onion. snag a bench in the park across Houston to eat it if the sun is out.
Hot Bread KitchenFebruary 23, 2012Open since 1914, Russ and Daughters is the premier location for smoked fish in NYC. Instead of a bagel, pick up one of our Bialys to go with your cream cheese and lox!- KEN NaardenApril 28, 2015It's like stepping into a time warp! Could be 1920, but .... you know otherwise. Pristine smoked fish along with all the proper accompaniments. Truly, "A Blast From The Past". . . .
Lee PlumbeJanuary 12, 2017Lots of yummy food options! We had lots of fun eating in the cafe and taking goodies home with us. Food is healthy and delicious.
HectorFebruary 16, 2015Lives up to the hype - this location is not for sitting, take out only. Head over to Orchard St spot, but prepare to wait. Get the Classic Sandwich!
Léna Le RollandFebruary 23, 2018Damn. That was so good. Great classics. Loved the tuna salad. (please don't expect the staff to be nice lol)
Russell HirschornDecember 27, 2015The original appetizing store in NYC. Bring home some whitefish or lox, but at a price. Not much to buy for tourists except chocolates or nuts.
Say hi to Chhapte Sherpa, a former Everest sherpa who is now the assistant manager. Read his story in the New York Times (click on the 'read more' link). Read more
The original store is a much better value than the cafe. The smoked salmon and herring here will forever ruin your enjoyment of store-bought smoked salmon.
At $12+ the lox sandwiches are a little hard to justify, but for $3.75 get a bagel or bialy with their incredible lox cream cheese.
Amber VittoriaNovember 17, 2014The best lox I've ever had! The line moves at a decent speed on the weekends, but it is definitely worth the wait.
CompassJuly 23, 2013Smoked lox and whitefish have never been better than at famed Russ & Daughters. Order up a bagel and schmear and pick through the babka and hamantaschen for all your Jewish holidays.
New York HabitatOctober 25, 2011This specialty shop on Houston St. has the best smoked fish in the city, but there's so much more here. If you're not in the mood for seafood, try some of the chocolate candy!
Rong NguyenJanuary 27, 2012There's usually a line on the weekends so grab a number. There are about 5-6 diff types of bagel. The everything was a bit salty for me. Diff choices of cream cheese & salmon to chose from
Allie CarieriAugust 8, 2014Can't go wrong with smoked salmon, cream cheese and "the works" (tomatoes, capers, red onion)
jiresellNovember 26, 2017Prepare to wait in line, but it’s worth it! Great smoked salmon. Get a bagel sandwich!
Ericha FabayMay 17, 2017Unbelievably fresh and tasty! The salmon and bagel was the best I've ever had!
- The Tastes that Make the CityJanuary 28, 2015The bagel with lox and cream cheese is the best smoked salmon in NYC, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: NYC Edition." Read more
SEGAJanuary 4, 2012This is the best smoked salmon in the world, hands down. Get a plain bagel with horseradish cream cheese and the Scottish smoked salmon. - Kellie, Community Manager
alxxrtMarch 19, 2015Great Salmon Bagel! Get NYC classic Salmon, Tomato, Red Onoins, Scallion, Capers on a Whole Weat Bagel.
AmateurConciergeJanuary 31, 2015Go with Scottish salmon loin (the superior cut) and scallion cream cheese on your bagel sandwich.
Joshua DeckerOctober 17, 2017The classic lox is out of control. Also make sure to get any of the French toast. To die for.
Nat HarwardDecember 10, 2013Chocolate Babka from Green’s: "New York’s best babkas share a shocking secret: They’re all made by the same bakery." Read more
Lily FNovember 10, 2015Get a lox sampler to go with a dozen bagels, roe-cream cheese and sour pickles. Wait is worth it.
Erik KriessmannMay 24, 2018Classic spot. Nice people. Plain bagel, cream cheese, lox, onion and capers. Can’t go wrong!
JTMarch 18, 2017Everything was delicious' the herring, whitefish chowder, lox, chocolate babka. Amazing service too
A ZDecember 29, 2018Delicious but make sure you come on off hours as much as possible to avoid the wait!
Julian SiJanuary 4, 2019Exceptional even at 17 USD for my everything bagel with cream cheese and smoked salmon 🥯
From The World BlogOctober 23, 2012A New Yorker Institution. Bagel and salmon and other Ashkenazi treats. You can take away and have a picnic or eat at the hotel.
If you don't get the whitefish & baked salmon salad, something is seriously wrong with you.
Village VoiceAugust 18, 2010Super Heebster: heat, umami, smoke, salt, cream cheese whipped to ethereal heights, crunchy, snappy roe, silky, voluptuous whitefish salad and bagel w/ nice, shiny crust & pleasantly chewy innards.
nancy t.February 13, 2018Hour wait on a Saturday around lunch, but worth it. Lox on bagel with everything on.
TastyMontrealAugust 15, 2013Try the Smoked Salmon Bagel - Everything bagel, scallion cream cheese, red onions and Scottish smoked salmon, delicious!
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Russ & Daughters
179 E Houston St (btwn Allen & Orchard St)
New York, NY 10002
United States
New York, NY 10002
United States
Closed until 8:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
(212) 475-4880
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