GERTIE
5 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC6 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people who weigh in recommend GERTIE. One commenter ranks it as the top bagel and describes its bagel as smaller and chewy, closer to a classic New York style. Another commenter finds it fine for bagels but says the everything bagel and some spreads are overly salty. A third finds it good but still below Bagel Hole.
Address
GERTIE, 357 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Bagels
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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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/fsharpman in r/FoodNYC · May 2026taste
Says they've been there and rates it great.
- Recommendsu/Goldzinger in r/FoodNYC · May 2026taste
Recommends it as the top bagel, a short walk from Barclays.
- Recommendsu/CatoTheMiddleAged in r/FoodNYC · May 2026taste
Says Gertie is good, though below Bagel Hole.
- Recommendsu/Possible-Source-2454 in r/FoodNYC · May 2026
Lists it as a bare suggestion without added detail.
- Mixedu/Far_Grapefruit_8220 in r/FoodNYC · May 2026taste
Calls it fine for bagels, but says the everything bagel and some spreads are too salty.
- Recommendsu/fattnessmonster in r/FoodNYC · May 2026
Lists it as a bare suggestion without added detail.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.