Bagel Works, Upper East Side
9 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC9 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Bagel Works on the Upper East Side, and a couple name it specifically for its bagels. One diner describes them as chewy and crisp, generously sized, with plenty of schmear, while another diner singles out the sourdough bagels. Most others simply name it or agree, without describing the food.
Address
Bagelworks, 1229 1st Ave, New York, NY 10065
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Sourdough bagels
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Aggressive-Deal2407 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2024taste
Author ranks it second, liking chewy, crisp, generously sized bagels and many schmears.
- Recommendsu/Old-Imagination-5121 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026
Recommends the UES Bagel Works and calls it great.
- Recommendsu/francium_87 in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2026
Lists Bagelworks as an obvious pick for bagels.
- Recommendsu/Toasterferret in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026
Loves Bagel Works and says it's their regular pick during work.
- Recommendsu/JobeX in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026
Agrees with the suggestion.
- Recommendsu/foisted76 in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2026
Says not to miss this bagel shop and suggests it for something quick.
- Recommendsu/Vegasaan in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2024
Commenter names Bagelworks on the Upper East Side.
- Recommendsu/BusyBurdee in r/AskNYC · Jul 2024variety
Names this Upper East Side shop as the answer to the search.
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- Recommendsu/Zoomer3989 in r/FoodNYC · May 2026taste
Calls Bagelworks best for bagels, especially its sourdough ones.
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