Best Bagels Restaurants in Lenox Hill
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Bagelworks
Classic, hand-rolled New York bagels from a long-standing neighborhood shop.
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#1
Bagelworks
8.2
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Bagelworks is a long-running neighborhood counter spot known for hand-rolled, kettle-boiled bagels and generous spreads. Regulars line up for classic New York bagel combinations and quick breakfast sandwiches that feel reliably old-school.
Must-Try Dishes:
Blueberry bagel with sundried tomato spread, Everything bagel with plain cream cheese, Whole wheat bagel with dill cucumber cream cheese
What Makes it Special: Classic, hand-rolled New York bagels from a long-standing neighborhood shop.
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#2
B&B Bagels
7.8
B&B Bagels on Second Avenue serves dense, New York–style bagels, flavored cream cheeses, and deli sandwiches in a straightforward counter-service space. It’s a reliable stop for made-to-order breakfast and lunch bagels near the hospitals and offices of Lenox Hill.
Must-Try Dishes:
Everything bagel with scallion cream cheese, Bacon, egg and cheese on a sesame bagel, Turkey and Swiss bagel sandwich
What Makes it Special: Dense New York–style bagels with a full deli lineup for breakfast and lunch.
7.5
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Heavenly Market Coffee is a 1st Avenue bodega-style market with a full bagel, wrap, and coffee menu available nearly all day. It’s less a dedicated bagel shop and more an all-purpose stop where locals grab bagel sandwiches, snacks, and grocery odds and ends.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smoky turkey and brie bagel sandwich, Bagel sandwich with egg and cheese, Plain bagel with cream cheese
What Makes it Special: Convenience-store setup with a surprisingly broad bagel and sandwich menu available all day.