The 20 Best Bagels In New York City, Ranked
"Harlem’s only bagel shop (with a second location in Washington Heights) has a giant bagel hanging in the window, though the ones tumbling out of the oven are relatively demure in size—like Absolute Bagels below, somewhat closer to the smaller, denser bagels the city was known for before the 1960s. They’re still plump, and glossy with a good, dense chew and a crisp, bubbled crust. We love Bo’s range of flavors, including a three-cheese, za’atar, and an underrated pumpernickel cranberry. Even their everything is a little adventurous, with black sesame seeds instead of the white ones. Try one of their specialty sandwiches too—they’re perfect for a spur-of-the-moment picnic in nearby Morningside Park." - bryan kim, will hartman, willa moore, neha talreja, molly fitzpatrick, sonal shah
