ZipPicks Awards
Best Bagels in Upper East Side
Master Critic Review
Go Bagels
7.8
Go Bagels is a compact, modern bagel shop on Lexington that leans into specialty lox sandwiches, breakfast bagels, and coffee for commuters. Portions are hearty and skew more toward build-your-own combos than simple grab-and-go rolls.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Lox Special, Manhattan Lox Special, Egg and cheese bagel sandwich
Scores:
Value: 8.2
Service: 7.7
Consistency: 8.1
Food Quality: 8.3
Atmosphere: 6.2
Cultural Relevance: 7.9
What makes it special: Small shop focused on hefty lox sandwiches and breakfast bagels.
Who should go: Commuters wanting a stacked lox or egg sandwich to-go.
When to visit: Morning rush or early lunch when the griddle is most active.
What to order: Classic Lox Special, Manhattan Lox Special, egg and cheese on an everything bagel.
Insider tip: Turn any lox sandwich into a lighter option by asking them to go easier on the cream cheese.