4 Bagels you need to taste

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I love a boiled and baked treat just like the next guy. But New York definitely owns when it comes to making a mean bagel. I have had bagels in all 5 boroughs and Long Island. But these four places are still my favorites. One of them even delivers overnight to anywhere in the U.S., nice! Don't be afraid to leave the Island of Manhattan. Check out Brooklyn, Broad Channel and The Rockaways for some goodness with sesame, poppy or everything on it.

 1. Coney Island Bialy Bakeries Company

2359 Coney Island Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 339-9281

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhoods: Gravesend, Midwood

5.0 star rating
  7/7/2008 First to Review

My favorite location for a bagel in Brooklyn. So soft,chewy and delicious. The right amount of cream cheese and a great variety of toppings like sesame,poppy,cheese and of course the "everything".

Check them out if you want some old school Brooklyn…More »

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 2. Bay Gull Store

1632 Cross Bay Blvd
Broad Channel, NY 11693
(718) 945-4444

Category: Bagels

5.0 star rating
  6/12/2008 First to Review

I have had many a bagel in my time but this place is definitely up there as one of the best in NY. Hidden away in Broad Channel by the Triboro Bridge, Bay Gull offers many bagel varieties and of course other goodies like chips, soda,juice,cold cut…More »

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 3. Boardwalk Bagels and Deli

108 Beach 108th St
Rockaway Beach, NY 11693
(718) 634-3200

Category: Bagels

4.0 star rating
  Update - 7/17/2008

Seriously I am going to either ask them next time I go here, or I am breaking in and stealing the secret recipe. Their balsamic vinaigrette has the most amazing flavor and is just sick on a mixed green salad with grilled chicken. $7.50 is well worth…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    7/7/2008 First to Review

    Whenever I return to the Rockaways to visit friends and family I always stop by this bagel and deli… Read more »

 4. Beach Bagel

438 Beach 129th St
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 474-1512

Category: Bagels

Neighbourhood: Rockaway Park

3.0 star rating
  6/10/2008

Great bagels made fresh daily in the morning before they open. Huge iced coffees at a low price. Good for breakfast and lunch. Nice staff too.

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