"At Bergen Bagels in Prospect Heights, you don't need to toast your bagel unless you really want to. Especially in the morning, a bagel here is warm and chewy, the perfect canvas for lox, cream cheese, and red onion, or whitefish salad and tomato. (Or, eat one plain as you make your way home with a dozen to host a bagel brunch.) This classic neighborhood spot has been open since 1991, and it’s frequented by policemen, people who come here every morning before hopping on the 2 train, and neighbors who don't even bother to change out of their pajamas. There are two other locations around Brooklyn, but the original one on Bergen Street is the best because the bagels always taste exactly the same." - Willa Moore