Orwashers Bakery - Upper West Side

Master Critic Review

Orwashers Bakery - Upper West Side 8.1

Upper West Side (Central)

Vibes: Comfort Food Classics Sweet Treats Escapes Quick Bites Champions Hidden Gems Heaven

The Upper West Side Orwashers outpost extends the century-old bakery’s bread credentials into bagels, morning sandwiches, and coffee. It’s less of a pure bagel shop and more of a bakery café, but the bagels, spreads, and smoked fish options make it a strong choice when you want a bagel alongside excellent bread and pastries.

Must-Try Dishes: Sesame bagel with cream cheese, Bagel with smoked salmon and tomato, Freshly baked sourdough or rye loaf to take home

Scores:

Value: 7.8 Service: 7.3 Consistency: 8.2 Food Quality: 8.7 Atmosphere: 7.6 Cultural Relevance: 8

What makes it special: Historic New York bakery bringing serious bread chops to its bagels and breakfast sandwiches.

Who should go: Bagel fans who also care about great bread and pastries.

When to visit: Morning hours for the freshest bagels and best pastry selection.

What to order: Sesame bagel with cream cheese, smoked salmon bagel, a loaf of sourdough.

Insider tip: Grab a bagel now and a loaf for later; the bread often sells out before evening.