Best Bagels Restaurants in East Village
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Apollo Bagels
Oven-hot, blistered bagels with standout smoked-fish builds.
Notable Picks
8.6
A newer East Village counter spot doing sourdough-leaning, oven-hot bagels with a shattery crust and pronounced chew. The menu is tight, focused on fish-forward sandwiches and top-tier cream cheeses. Lines can be real, but the bagels deliver on texture and flavor.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smoked salmon bagel with dill and capers, Everything bagel with scallion cream cheese, Whitefish salad bagel
What makes it special: Oven-hot, blistered bagels with standout smoked-fish builds.
Worthy Picks
#2
Bagel Belly
7.6
A smaller East Village shop with hand-rolled bagels and a friendly, low-key counter setup. The bagels are sturdy and satisfying, and the sandwich menu leans creative without going overboard. A good under-the-radar stop when bigger spots are slammed.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bacon, egg & cheese on an everything bagel, Rainbow bagel with funfetti cream cheese, Smoked salmon bagel sandwich
What makes it special: Underrated local counter with playful spreads and solid bagels.