Utopia Bagels

Bagel shop · Midtown East

Utopia Bagels

Bagel shop · Midtown East

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120 E 34th St, New York, NY 10016

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New York-style bagels, deli sandwiches, and creative spreads  

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120 E 34th St, New York, NY 10016 Get directions

utopiabagels.com
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120 E 34th St, New York, NY 10016 Get directions

+1 646 914 6981
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NYC’s New Restaurant Openings - New York - The Infatuation

"Utopia Bagels—founded in 1981 near the Whitestone Bridge—makes exceptional bagels in a city known for its excellent bagels. They opened their second location just last year in Murray Hill, and now they have a third in Long Island City." - will hartman, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, sonal shah, bryan kim

https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/guides/new-nyc-restaurants-openings
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25 Iconic Dishes That Define NYC

"The Dish: Everything Bagel, Scallion Cream Cheese & Sliced Lox We’re ready to admit that there is good pizza outside of New York. Not the best, but good. That said, we do not believe there’s a single good bagel shop outside of the tri-state area, despite what our national colleagues might think. It’s not their fault—we have a very high benchmark with bagels like the ones at Whitestone’s Utopia. Since 1981, this shop has been making perfectly puffy, chewy, salty but slightly sweet bagels. Their everything is the perfect vehicle for our go-to combo of scallion cream cheese and lox. " - bryan kim, sonal shah, willa moore, will hartman, molly fitzpatrick, neha talreja

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NYC Restaurant Openings, June 2024 - Eater NY

"Utopia Bagels, one of New York City’s best bagel shops, has expanded for the first time since opening in 1981 in Whitestone, Queens." - Emma Orlow

https://ny.eater.com/2024/6/6/24168735/new-restaurant-openings-june-2024
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Utopia Bagels Opens in Manhattan With a Line Down the Block - Eater NY

"Utopia Bagels has opened a new location in Manhattan, featuring their famed bagels. Despite a long wait time of 55 minutes from arrival to eating, the bagels were noted to be denser than those at the original Queens location, which has been in operation since 1981." - Luke Fortney

https://ny.eater.com/2024/6/3/24168672/utopia-bagels-opens-murray-hill-manhattan-queens-bagel-shop
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James Green

Google
We had the salmon lox on an everything bagel and the tuna on a plain, both were excellent. The fish was fresh and flavorful, and the bagels themselves were clearly freshly made. One had just come out of the back, warm and soft, it really made the whole experience that much better. Great spot!

Pooja Kittanakere Balaji

Google
If you’re looking for a quintessential New York bagel, Utopia Bagels is the place to be. I recently visited their Murray Hill location, and the experience was nothing short of fantastic. The bagels are perfectly crafted—crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, with that signature NYC texture. I tried the everything bagel with cinnamon raisin and vegetable cream cheese , and it was easily one of the best I’ve had. The balance of flavors, combined with their fresh ingredients, makes every bite worth it. The service was friendly, even though there was a bit of a wait (which is expected for a place this popular). The variety of cream cheeses and toppings is impressive. Overall, Utopia Bagels absolutely lives up to the hype. If you’re a bagel lover, this spot is a must-visit.

Lunden Williamsburg

Google
As a devoted fan of bagels, discovering Utopia Bagels was an absolute delight. From the moment I stepped in, I was impressed by the wide variety of flavors on offer and the diverse selection of creative sandwiches that cater to all tastes. Each item was prepared to perfection, with fresh ingredients that elevated the experience. One standout for me was the rainbow bagel paired with the birthday cake cream cheese an indulgent combination that exceeded expectations. The sweet, rich flavor of the cream cheese complemented the soft, vibrant bagel in a way that was both unique and satisfying. The ambiance of the shop itself is another highlight; it’s clean, welcoming, and well-organized, creating a pleasant environment for dining. The staff are exceptionally friendly and accommodating, adding to the overall positive experience. Based on my visit, I have no hesitation in recommending Utopia Bagels to both friends and clients alike. Whether you’re a bagel enthusiast or just looking for a delicious meal, this place is sure to impress. I look forward to returning soon to explore more of their mouthwatering options.

Allyson Matelski

Google
Utopia Bagels was a great visit on our trip to NYC! The service was good, and the bagels were absolutely delicious. They had a large selection of bagel flavors and schmears, as well as a wide variety of sandwiches. It was also neat to see the bagels being made in-house. I had an everything bagel with scallion cream cheese, and it was amazing. I would definitely recommend Utopia to anyone looking for a good bagel in the city!

Tony Anczer

Google
Pretty fun place. Visiting from Chicagoland we Googled cool bagel shops near our hotel and Utopia Bagels looked like a good bagel stop. We ordered a Hawaiian (ham, Swiss, avocado & chipotle mayo), a Texas Melt on plain bagel (roast beef, bacon, & mozzarella) , and something else, and the tab was about $34.00 ($10-$14 per sandwich), plain bagel with Oreo cream cheese. Only complain was that it was 80 degrees in the restaurant, so it wasn’t enjoyable to be in the restaurant (on June 12th, it was cooler outside than inside) In addition to bagels, they also have coffee, tea and soups. This place looked to be a good spot to do work from - many people were perched at their laptops and there didn’t seem to be pressure to “move along” as soon as your drink or food was done. What was also nice is that they give out little water cups and don’t make you pay for a bottle of water. (Note they are little cups, plastic, and paper thin - I almost crushed the cup when grabbing it a normal cup grip pressure) Napkins! We went through way more napkins than I would have guessed, so be sure to take a handful. The bagels were pretty full of the spreads, so the spreads would squish out when biting into the bagels. (I’d rather the bagels squish out with extra spread, than be light on spreads) Staff interaction was fine. This place is very transactional, so there wasn’t much staff interaction.

Yani Ed

Google
I was glad to hear they had opened a location in the city, outside of Queen's. This space is a great fit for their business, being well-lit and with seating opposite their counter of bagel-making. You place your order at the cashier and go down the counter to pick up. The amount of options is not small, and you can either build your own bagel or choose from one of their many pre-listed constructions. I recommend the Worth It, which is cream cheese, onion, capers, and lox on an everything bagel. However, do mind the price on some of the items, as this is Midtown. For a handmade bagel, I don't think it's too unreasonable considering the area. The bagels themselves are not too big, but they are sturdy and chewy. The exterior when toasted is delightfully crispy and fragrant, while the interior remains fluffy. They are not cheap about fillings. These burst out of the bagel every time. This shop is relatively new to the area and it is a welcome addition to the intersection of 34 and Lex. I highly recommend people drop by for a bagel here.

Nicolette

Google
Good, but not great. My husband got a sausage, egg, and cheese on asiago and loved it! However, I got a rainbow bagel with strawberry cream cheese, and it was boring at best; not much flavor at all. Also, the "rainbow" was mostly blue and green with one line of orange. Picky, I know, but I was hoping for a very colorful bagel. The vanilla cold brew was tasty, though.

Brittany Southern

Google
Cashiers were moving fast taking orders, Our food was ready soon as we sat down. Me personally I don’t see the hype it’s nothing I would ever crave. It was your average food that you can get from anywhere.
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Ali K.

Yelp
This place is busy but efficient and I was surprised by the call unhurried and efficient approach of the cashiers One of them even told us we might be ordering too much cream cheese (a pound per dozen is reasonable they suggested) Stand in line, order and give a name and last initial and stand at the end to then collect your order when your name is called Not much space to sit but there are tables Can order in earlier and pick up your order from the far end also if needed Great addition to the neighborhood
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Mosa H.

Yelp
It was a fine bagel but a bit overrated. Busy but service was super quick- the line was out the door but we ordered and got our food within 15-20 min. Everything bagel was seasoned well, had a crispy exterior, but was kind of gummy and chewy inside. They were generous with the cream cheese but the lox spread could have used a bit more lox, it mostly just tasted salty. Plenty of seating, you may have to hover to get a table for a large group.
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Julie D.

Yelp
This was on the top of my list to visit after seeing them be featured on so many YT foodies I follow. I dropped in before a Broadway matinee that I got tickets for last minute. It was lunch rush so there was a buttload of people inside. Being a creature of habit, I got myself a bacon, egg & cheese on a everything bagel. There were no seats available and I was about to make my way out to eat my order outside when I saw an empty seat in the corner that happened to be free. There was a family of 3 that took over a table for 4 so I invited myself over to their party. Luckily, they obliged. Turns out they were my neighbors. Well, they happen to also be from SoCal, Anaheim to be specific. I ended up talking to the mom the whole time. We bonded over how shitty the bagels are back home. I ended up sharing some of my food with her cos she was eyeing it like she wanted some. What a pleasant time. I'm dropping by before I go back home.
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Taylee M.

Yelp
I was in East midtown and decided to try Utopia bagels on my way uptown. My go-to is usually a BEC, but I decided to try their nova salmon with scallion cream cheese on an everything bagel. It was delicious! Service is pretty quick and it was a fairly quiet spot for mid-morning. I was most impressed with the ratio of cream cheese to salmon.
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Vivienne C.

Yelp
As a New Yorker, you would think that I would eat more bagels but I really don't. For me, I just think that I could buy some bagels from Too Good to Go and make my own spread for a lot cheaper. Either way, it's always a special day when I eat a bagel. Met some friends here and it was delicious. Honestly, the biggest pro was that they had a menu which most bagel shops don't. I like to experiment with my bagel order so it was great for them to give me more options to play with. I ordered a Whitefish Salad on Toasted Onion Bagel and it was delicious. The salad was refreshing but also had a strong fish flavor which I loved. Also, I need to order onion bagels more often because I loved the crispiness of the onion flakes on the bagel, which paired very well with the whitefish. I will say that this isn't the best bagel I ever had but the combination was great. Will definitely be back if ever in the area!
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Steven L.

Yelp
Utopia Bagel is definitely my go-to spot for bagels in the Midtown East/Murray Hill area! The bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich is a classic done right -- fresh, flavorful, and hits the spot every time. Pair it with a hot cup of their coffee, and you're set for the morning. Seating can be a bit tricky, especially during the busy morning rush or on weekends. There's not much room for groups larger than two, but if you're lucky, you might be able to snag a few tables to push together. It's a popular spot, so keep your eyes peeled for open seats.
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Retna S.

Yelp
A spacious and clean bagel store. Plenty of seatings. A lot of options of schmears. You can see how they make the bagels as soon as you enter. Service was fast, I got my order right away. It has some chewiness and the outside has a good crust
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Kristine T.

Yelp
Utopia Bagel truly lives up to its name! SERVICE - The ordering process was simple--just place your order at the counter and wait for your name to be called. FOOD - I opted for the everything bagel with cream cheese, and it exceeded all my expectations. The bagel was incredibly fluffy, with that perfect slight crunch on the outside that makes a New York bagel so iconic. The generous amount of cream cheese was a surprise--none of that thin layer nonsense here! It was everything I imagined a New York bagel to be and more.
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Alyssa M.

Yelp
The bagel and cream cheese here were good, but I was a little disappointed they didn't put powdered sugar on the French toast bagel as advertised. The line was long but it went by pretty quickly and the people working were very helpful. It's hard to get a seat, but we managed to and it was a pretty nice ambiance.
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Tina W.

Yelp
Came on a weekday at 7am. No lines. Was able to order immediately! Ordered a toasted sesame bagel with plain cheese! Delicious! There were plenty flavors of bagels and cream cheeses, I stuck with the basics! This lives up to the hype! This is the perfect NYC bagel!!!!
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Carlie M.

Yelp
Came in for breakfast early on a Saturday and it wasn't too crowded. They had some unique menu options. We got our food super quickly. Compared to some of the other bagels in the city, these are a little smaller. But they were quite tasty.
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Chun P.

Yelp
I saw and heard this was one of the best bagel shops in New York, I didn't try any others due to distance, but Utopia's bagels were better than any bagel ever. And it was just two blocks from my hotel! Mornings are busy, there will be a line, the workers are working hard with a New York level of friendly customer service, but you will be rewarded with a delicious bagel or two! Ambiance is clean and modern, but limited seating in which you'll have to try hard to get a seat, just like everywhere in New York. $16.50 Worth It...pick a bagel, which I got the Everything, with lox, cream cheese, capers, red onions and tomato which all adds up to the quintessential New York bagel. Be sure to get it toasted, the outside will be crunchy, but the inside is still hot, moist, and fluffy. $11.50 Whitefish Salad...this is a weird acquired taste, but I enjoyed it! Smoked whitefish, mayonaise, and secret stuff. I had it on bialy everything bagel. Good! $6 Rainbow Bagel with Scallion Cream cheese...these are so pretty and fun! Sweet with a hint of fruity flavor, which made a nice contrast with the scallion cream cheese. Tasty!
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Rachel S.

Yelp
Honestly surprised this place does not have better reviews. I find the bagels very tasty and a great price for the city. Got the breakfast platter with many eggs, breakfast potato's and a bagel for $12! A deal for the city! Has a great sitting area as well and food came out SO quickly even on a Sunday morning
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Emily Z.

Yelp
The place is very spacious and clean. I love how there is see through kitchen area to show their making bagel station as well. There were a lot of bagel and bagel filling option. I choose the 'worth it' bagel with the lox and all the fixings, which came out to be $17.5 for one bagel sandwich. The bagel itself was indeed very tasty, but they could've added more lox. I thought there was a good amount at first but realized most of them were actually tomato's. I feel like maybe too much tomato's and the lox flavor didn't peak through, so $17.5 for this is a bit expensive but it's also manhattan prices. I feel like it would be more worth it to do a simple bagel and spread /butter. I went at like 7:30 am so there were barely any wait, service was quick and fast. Overall good experience
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Wendy C.

Yelp
Here for the bagels! What I got a couple of bagels. I got the Nova Tofu CC on a Rye. The bagel was great, the nova wasn't for me... So I ended up getting a Rainbow bagel with strawberry tofu CC. This was really food but I was full from the first bagel! I am a little bummed that it wasn't toasted though, didn't know that I needed to request it (yes, not a NY regular). I also got a couple of bagels to go and these were delicious as well. I am definitely more a fan of sweet bagels. Enrionment This was located right off 34th. The inside is quite big, there are quite a number of seating available but it def seemed like a more take out place. Niceness of the staff Patient enough staff even when they were a bit busy, but bummed that I wasn't asked if I wanted to get my bagel toasted... Dollar The rainbow bagel was surprising a premium.. the other bagels were $2. My Nova CC was $12 and the CC bagel was $6. Yes? I would give it another shot.
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Joanna P.

Yelp
This place has a long line but it goes by fast, there's limited seating so expect to take it to go. They have sooo many options, my friend got their egg bagel and really liked it so I'm gonna get that next time The Cheech ($12) - hashbrown, avocado, sausage, egg, cheese, so good their bagel is really chewy. would 100% get this again! Instagram - @joangela.eats
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Elizabeth T.

Yelp
I love the bagels at Utopia Bagels! They are the a tastiest bagels I've had. I had them in Whitestone and these are just as good! My favorite is a lox and cream cheese bagel! I also liked the jalapeño bagel as well!
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Ryan Z.

Yelp
Mid. Chicken, lecture, tomato, avocado, mayo on sourdough. Bread quality was very good actually. However, they forgot to put avocado and I had to ask and SHOW the sandwich until they gave some to me. Kinda shocked they forgot it especially considering I had to wait 10+ mins for the sandwich. Paid 13.60$ for the sandwich - decent price. Place was overstaffed and hectic but pretty clean and open setting.
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Franny A.

Yelp
Murray Hill is brinance & bagels. One of the best classic bagels has landed & here's the secret to avoiding long lines. I went during the week at 3:45 not prime bagel hour but I don't do lines. The bagels look great & the bialy is a sleeper. Ate; While wheat everything Bialy Whitefish salad Veggie tofu cc Total $11.25 I can't say my bagel was hit out of the oven but it was solid. Will go earlier at some point and big intel H& H opening soon nearby. They have a monster oven, and happy they're here.
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James F.

Yelp
A solid bagel spot in midtown. Hectic atmosphere and great service for how busy it was. Everything bagel with jalapeño cream cheese - 8.49 / 10 - fresh and a perfect balance of a crunchy exterior and soft interior Asiago bagel with bacon cream cheese - 6.12 / 10 -rich Asiago flavor, doughy bread that didn't seem toasted enough, great cream cheese proportions but the Asiago flavor overwhelmed the bacon and cream cheese flavors Americano coffee and iced latte - 6.86 / 10 - Average coffee, nothing special We went on a Sunday morning and got two bagels and two coffees. Not a lot of seating inside and it was a very busy time. I would come back for their everything bagel, Asiago was a bit of a disappointment. Overall very filling and would come back again!
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Isabella B.

Yelp
I've tried multiple bagel spots in NYC and this is one of my favorite spot in Murray Hill to get a morning bagel before the morning rush. This is the first Manhattan located which recently opened June of this year. I usually custom order my bagel with tofu cream cheese spread since they offer a variety of bagels, cream cheese spreads, etc. The space is your classic go-to bagel spot that has a display of the bagels being made and there are plenty of seats to sit and eat your bagel. It is quite spacious since but it does get packed when a long line forms so do be mindful of that when coming to order at this location. Overall, highly recommend trying this spot if your a bagel lover or want to try a new bagel spot
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Anna K.

Yelp
I've been to the original location in Whitestone and loved it so I wanted to try the location in Manhattan. I ordered the Worth It (lox sandwich w tomato, capers, onions) on an Everything bagel w scallion cream cheese, not toasted. I received the order and opened it to eat it and felt my bagel very warm and saw my cream cheese melted all over and leaking out of the bagel. I asked the staff to check if my bagel was accidentally toasted and I was first told bagels are warm out of the oven, but they eventually verified that it was toasted and made me a new sandwich. I wish they had at least apologized for their mistake. Otherwise the bagel sandwich was good, but it didnt feel as fresh as the Whitestone location one. I'll stick to other bagel shops while in Manhattan.
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Austin S.

Yelp
Yeah, utopia was the 1 spot on My new york trip that lived up to the hype. I ran to Utopia twice on my trip. I went with the sweet option both times. French toast bagel with birthday cake schmear. Let me tell: muah. The birthday cake schmear is incredible. Sweet, vanilla-y, and the sprinkles add great texture. The french toast bagel was great. Slightly eggy, with hints of cinnamon. So amazing. The 2 together? A match made in heaven. The service is quick and the kitchen is open concept. So, while waiting you get the opportunity to watch fresh bagels getting baked, sliced, and prepped. All in all: this place gets a lot of hype. I think it is deserving. I am still dreaming of these bagels.
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Maria M.

Yelp
Good bagel place in neighborhood, just the bagels are little less fluffy then other places. It has alot of seating places-Will see a line but its always fast turnout. Tried their cinamon bagel with scallion cheese which was good. They had many options for juices/kumbuchas and coffee.
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Selena L.

Yelp
Was excited to try this place after hearing all the hype, but unfortunately it didn't live up to expectations. We ordered the worth it on egg everything, and city fielder on cheddar jalapeno. It seems like they messed up the order and gave an everything bagel instead of egg everything (which is fine! mistakes happen), but the everything bagel I received was a bit tough in some areas. The cheddar jalapeno bagel had a much nicer texture and was soft and fluffy, but didn't have any jalapeno flavor. Not terrible, but definitely not worth the wait in the long line.

Jonathan E.

Yelp
Boy did this place go downhill fast. Bagels are burnt before they're even toasted, errors on orders... not sure what happened but I would recommend getting a $9 bagel a cream cheese somewhere else
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Emely F.

Yelp
Food was not good at all , my bagel was burnt, the bacon did not taste right. It tasted expired or something. I couldn't put my finger on it but it was not a pleasant experience. I had to remove the bacon to actually take a bite of my bagel but at that point I was so dissatisfied that I didn't even bother eating what was left of it. It's sad to see how hyped it is over social media and the delivery and expectations are shot when you actually try it. Not how I wanted to start my work day at 6am but the servers and cashier were very sweet at least. The ambiance is nice in there I just wish the food was up to par.
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Shirin B.

Yelp
Nothing super amazing but utopia bagels is a classic NY bagel shop. I wouldn't recommend ordering the hashbrowns- they were cold and underdone but the egg and cheese bagel was decent. Luckily we were able to avoid the lines by coming in later in the day on Sunday.
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Alia W.

Yelp
Utopia Bagels was a good bagel spot! There was a short line out the door, but the wait wasn't too bad, less than 10 minutes. Once inside, there are several cashiers ready to take orders and plenty of options of different bagels, cream cheeses and breakfast sandwiches. I decided to try the vegan blueberry cream cheese on a cinnamon raisin bagel. This was my first time trying vegan cream cheese and it basically tasted like the real thing! I would definitely recommend to try if you are in NY!
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Jeff G.

Yelp
I don't get the hype. These were below average NYC bagels. They had a different texture than a typical NY bagel. I'll have to try the original but I won't be back
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Roy H.

Yelp
I have been following Utopia Bagels on Instagram...and the "hype" matches the reality! Arrived around 1pm at their Manhattan location, there was a short line to order, and then was greeted by a friendly man who took the order...about 5-10 minutes later, my name was called for the pick-up. I also used the bathroom - clean and well-stocked! I picked up my order...delish - see photo below. Highly recommend this restaurant...without any reservations! Go Go Go!
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Franchesca R.

Yelp
Photos don't do justice this place ALWAYS hits. Prob my fav bagel place in the city. Service is sometimes slow but u can order for pickup / Uber eats which helps. They have onion bagels which makes me love them more. Everything I've had there is fresh and fire cant hype this place up anymore. Vibes vibes vibes
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Julie Ying X.

Yelp
I've been meaning to try this place since it opened near my work and I've always been a fan of the location in Queens. They still make the bagels on the premises which was nice to see in action behind the glass. I came here on a Monday later in the morning (10amish). It was not crowded at all. There's a lot of tables. I ordered the Worth It bagel sandwich (salmon nova, tomatoes, capers, red onions, cream cheese) on an everything bagel toasted. The bagel was good but I feel like the ones in Queens were fluffier? I have to go back and compare. It's still a nice addition to the neighborhood!
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Vanessa A.

Yelp
My first egg and cheese here was fantastic! Super cheesy and the garlic bagel was perfect! The bagel definitely makes the sandwich. The next time I had an egg and cheese on a poppy bagel and it was blah. The bagel barely had any seeds and I think they toasted it; it just didn't taste right. I've also had a whitefish salad sandwich, which had been the most reasonably priced one I've found, a reason to order again! Overall a solid bagel spot. Service is great. Even when there was a line I had my order with in 10 minutes. Christina was working two registers at the same time which helped move things along.
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Oscar L.

Yelp
Got the limited Gimme Olive It bagel and it was pretty good. There was a bit too much olive oil, which makes eating it a bit messy (make sure to grab some napkins). Service was not too slow, but there was a massive line so be prepared to wait a bit. Inside, there's some seating off the top side, but it's very limited so don't expect to find much seating there.
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Amit K.

Yelp
Great bagel. Great belly lox. Surprisingly quick service even with such a long line. In and out in under 10 minutes with the perfectly toasted everything bagel with scallion cream cheese and belly lox.
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Darlene K.

Yelp
I was on the hunt for a fresh and fluffy bagel. Service here was quick. The line wasn't super long but it went quick. There was an error on my order and the team went above and beyond to fix it. The order pick up area can get crowded, but there was space for us. We went across the street to the benches to eat our bagels. I got a freshly baked sesame with walnut cream cheese. My husband got a blueberry with butter. There was a LOT of butter. There was a big textural difference between the whipped cream cheese and the block of butter. I thoroughly enjoyed the crunch of the sesame and the crisp but chewy crust and the walnut cream cheese. My husband hated his.
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Ricky Z.

Yelp
I'm going to go with a solid 4 stars. Lines are long right now but that is to be expected. We tried a breakfast sandwich (The Cheech) and bagels with scallion cream cheese. The breakfast sandwich was super good and filling! One you should probably split. The regular bagels were hit or miss. One was kind of stale tasting / too hard, while the other was fresh but slightly underbaked. The potential is there, but need to figure out consistency still I think. Cream cheese was perfect! Will come back again in a few months to see if they have ironed out the kinks.
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Mona N.

Yelp
I thought the bagels were really very good here - slightly less dense than the average in NYC with a nice crispy surface and chewy center. The cream cheese really topped everything off beautifully - light and creamy and even with loads on, not overpowering. Would recommend the everything toasted with regular cream cheese. The jalapeno cheese was ok - couldn't detect the jalapeno and the cheese was in a mass, but texture still lovely.
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Matthew C.

Yelp
Tried Utopia Bagels during our visit to NYC last week and are sure glad we did. My daughter loved the rainbow bagel. I enjoyed the Sausage Egg and Cheese on an Everything bagel. My wife and other daughter had Bacon Egg and Cheese bagels. Great place for a breakfast bagel. I was stuffed.
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Megan H.

Yelp
I honestly didn't like this place very much, the portions weren't huge yet it was pretty pricey and there was quite a line. My bagel was overly crispy and not chewy.
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Tracy H.

Yelp
I would say staff were very nice and doing their best during a rush of orders. We got there around 10:30am on a Friday and waited in line for about 15 minutes. The wait was longer to get our food though. I noticed some people that ordered after me got their orders first so I approached the counter to see the status of my two bagels. When we got our complete order, one bagel was fresh, and the other seemed to have been sitting out for a while because it was cold then I noticed I didn't have egg in my Build Your Own EGG Sandwich, so I had to return it and wait for another bagel. I wanted to get the Cheech but with vegan cheese but was told I had to do the Build Your Own, so that's what I did. The other order was bacon egg and cheese on Everything bagel The verdict of the bagels alone were good- Everything and Rye. The ingredients in between the bagels were nothing spectacular, imo.
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Eugene K.

Yelp
Great bagels! The location I visited on 34th Street was spacious and clean, and the staff was friendly and fast.
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Albert K.

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Excellent bagels. Perfectly crispy and smothered in cream. Gets incredibly busy and packed so be prepared! New hot spot in Murray.
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Denise P.

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I've heard about their Queens location but never been so it was nice to hear about this new location in Manhattan! I went during their grand opening event and the line was pretty much wrapped around the building. While it took about 30 minutes to get into the restaurant, their ordering system was efficient and I managed to get my order within 5 minutes! I ordered a cheddar jalapeño bagel with scallion cream cheese. The bagel was $5.99 (extra $1 added since this is a specialty bagel). Overall, I thought the bagel was good. It had the right about of bagel to cream cheese ratio (personally not a fan when the bagel is stuffed with cream cheese) and had a nice fluffiness to it. I am a fan of cheddar jalapeño bagels and I thought their take was interesting. There were jalapeño bits embedded in the dough and the cheddar looked like they placed a slice on top and melted it on. Personally, I didn't mind the flavor of the bagel but something about the melted cheese being on top while the bagel itself being room temperature did throw me off. Also, I thought the bagel was on the pricier side for what you get. I was a little shocked when I opened my bagel because it was approximately the width of my hand. Overall, great bagel but portion sizes run on the smaller end. Note: Will get them props on their "hot" bagels! We got a free plain bagel for waiting and I can't say I've ever had a bagel fresh out of the oven. It was practically piping hot and when you tore a piece off, you could see the steam come out. The fluffiness paired with the fresh out of the oven temperature was REALLY GOOD. Pretty much inhaled the thing and I appreciated how it was delicious on its own without cream cheese. Definitely think this bagel will be the move for me the next time around!

Anna P.

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Fast service clean Great taste bagels with cream cheese Many selections of bagel spreads And selection of food Street level Restroom
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Eli S.

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I had a pretty great experience here. First off, they have the little martinelli's apple juice containers that I used to demolish at my old job at the bagel shop. When I asked them for a sesame bagel, the cashier asked me if I wanted a fresher bagel! It was so unnecessary but so welcome. I ended up eating outside on a bench down the street so can't talk really talk about the ambiance in the actual shop but it's definitely big enough to fit a big line. The bagel? Pretty good. 8/10. Should start ordering light cream cheese soon...
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Noreen G.

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Would you try Blue Granola Butter ? @MattPeterson partnered with Oat Haus Granola Butter to make the new flavor called "Blue Monster" and where better to debut than New York's Official Best Bagel Shop @utopiabagels! I was able to attend their pop up and get a first look at the product and meet the man behind the madness. Number 1... Matt Peterson and his team were super friendly it was a pleasure meeting all of them as well as super fun. We then got to try their signature bagel called the MP which was a French Toast Bagel w/ Cream Cheese & of course the Blue Monster I know you guys are dying to know about the taste so Blue Monster is a chocolate chip inspired granola butter and the color doesn't really make any difference to the taste but it was fun to try. Not to mention it's Nut Free, Soy Free,Dairy Free, Non GMO, Vegan & Kosher so literally anyone can have it. I'm personally not a fan of butters of any kind (I absolutely HATE Peanut Butter) but this wasn't bad and I would deff recommend to anyone who is looking for a nut based butter alternative Thank you @utopiabagels for having me your homey atmosphere always brings me joy and congratulations @mattpeterson for coming out with such an amazing and unique product... I wish you continued success
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Anika S.

Yelp
Was so excited to try this place after seeing people talk about it all the time, and all the possibilities they have. The line on a Saturday morning around noon wasn't too bad; had to wait roughly 10-15 minutes to order and then another 15-20 to get the bagel. I ordered a whole wheat everything bagel with scallion cream cheese and an over medium egg. The bagel itself was good! Chewy, flavorful, and fluffy BUT it was smaller than I anticipated, especially when seeing them come out of the oven while you're in line. They looked so big! Now for the rest of the sandwhich.... the eggs were good but there was nearly 0 cream cheese (like literally you couldn't scrape any off) so I couldn't tell you what that tasted like. The sandwhich itself just tasted like a bagel and egg which was disappointing to say the least. My boyfriend got the cheech on a jalapeno cheddar bagel which he did like but did comment on how small the bagels were. I do hope to go back and maybe try something else. Can't tell if it was just because they were busy or what, but I would like to give it another shot, but wouldn't be my "go to" as of now.