Knickerbocker Bagel, Brooklyn
7 people recommendvia r/AskNYC, r/Brooklyn, r/FoodNYC7 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 7 threads.
What people say, in short
Overall, most commenters recommend Knickerbocker Bagel, and several call it the top pick or a top contender. One diner who visits the Brooklyn shop says its bagels changed their view of New York bagels, and one commenter calls its pastrami and corned beef the best. The main caveat is timing: one commenter praises weekday visits but says weekends are crowded.
Address
Knickerbocker Bagel, 367 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Bagels, Blueberry 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/beandadenergy in r/AskNYC · Jul 2024variety
Says this shop has blueberry bagels.
- Recommendsu/nigmano in r/Brooklyn · Dec 2023
Names Knickerbocker Bagel as the clear top pick.
- Recommendsu/emeraldpotion in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023taste
Strong personal favorite; says these bagels transformed their opinion of NYC bagels.
- Recommendsu/streetpiracy in r/Brooklyn · Dec 2023
Agrees Knickerbocker Bagel is the top pick.
- Recommendsu/Juulseeker in r/Brooklyn · Dec 2023taste
Calls it a top contender citywide and praises its cured meats.
- Mixedu/scottyjsoutfits in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026wait time
Praises weekday visits but warns weekends are crowded.
- Recommendsu/Aggressive-Deal2407 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2024
Author says Knickerbocker is currently the Brooklyn bagel spot to beat.
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