Best Bagels Restaurants in Murray Hill
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Utopia Bagels Midtown
Well-known Queens bagel institution bringing slow-fermented bagels to Midtown East.
Notable Picks
8.5
The Manhattan outpost of Queens-born Utopia Bagels brings its glossy, slow-fermented bagels and loaded sandwiches to a busy corner of Murray Hill. With a full menu of breakfast and lunch options, it works as both a grab-and-go stop and a casual sit-down spot for serious bagel fans.
Must-Try Dishes:
Everything bagel with nova and scallion cream cheese, Bacon, egg and cheese on an everything bagel, Open-face smoked salmon bagel
What makes it special: Well-known Queens bagel institution bringing slow-fermented bagels to Midtown East.
#2
H&H Bagels
8.3
This Kips Bay location of H&H Bagels channels the long-running New York brand’s kettle-boiled bagels and classic deli-style fillings. It leans more takeout than hangout, but delivers reliably warm bagels and stacked sandwiches to hospital staff, commuters, and locals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Nova salmon bagel with the works, Pumpernickel everything bagel with cream cheese, Bacon, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich
What makes it special: A neighborhood outlet of a classic New York bagel brand dating back to the 1970s.
Worthy Picks
7.7
Bagel Boss Murray Hill is a kosher-leaning bagel shop and deli offering smoked fish, omelets, and full breakfast plates alongside classic bagels and flagels. It’s more of a sit-and-eat operation than a pure grab-and-go counter, giving neighborhood regulars a place to linger over brunch-style plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bagel Boss Plate with eggs, home fries and bagel, Plain bagel with schmear and smoked salmon, French toast breakfast with a side bagel
What makes it special: Kosher-style bagel shop where smoked fish, egg platters, and bagels share equal billing.