Bagels & Schmear
8 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Bagels & Schmear, and several call it their go-to or favorite bagel shop. Several diners order everything bagels, and two mention breakfast sandwiches such as bacon, egg and cheese or egg, cheese and avocado. One person calls it the best and still makes the trip down from uptown.
Address
Bagels & Schmear, 116 E 28th St, New York, NY 10016
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Egg, cheese and avocado bagel, Bacon, egg and cheese bagel, Everything flagel
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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/tudorcitypigeon in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024
Calls it their current go-to while looking for other bagel spots nearby.
- Recommendsu/WeedWizard69420 in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2024
Lists Bagel & Schmear among their favorites.
- Recommendsu/mariskaleh in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024
Was their go-to years back and is pleased it's still doing well.
- Recommendsu/RandomActsOfParanoia in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024
Calls it their favorite and likes theirs toasted with scallion spread.
- Recommendsu/airscottie in r/FoodNYC · May 2025taste
Recommended as a better bagel option than Ess-a-Bagel.
- Recommendsu/just4laughshaha in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024
Calls it the best and still makes the trip for its bacon egg and cheese.
- Recommendsu/elprophet in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025
Prefers smaller independent shops, naming Bagels and Schmear, which cannot ship.
- Recommendsu/Cartadimusica in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024
Agrees with the parent's pick of this shop.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.