"David’s in Gramercy is around the corner from Ess-a-Bagels—but it’s better than just a back-up plan if the Ess-a line is too long. Their BEC here alone is worth dragging yourself out of bed on a Sunday, and their bagels have the texture of memory foam, if memory foam tasted like malted yeasty goodness. We appreciate their whole wheat options for not being too sweet, and the musky pumpernickel stays soft and springy even after you toast it. Plus, the bagels are huge, which makes them appealing for sandwich orders." - bryan kim, will hartman, willa moore, neha talreja, molly fitzpatrick, sonal shah