Shelsky's
11 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/Brooklyn16 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend Shelsky's, and some call it good or great, with a couple calling it underrated. Some commenters doubt it ranks at the top, and one diner calls it pricey and says the everything bagels sell out. One commenter whose workplace gets it for catering finds it poor.
Address
Shelsky's Of Brooklyn Appetizing and Delicatessen, 141 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Bagels
- Best for
- Breakfast
- Opinions divided
- Yes
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Shelsky's, as the crow flies.
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/justflipping in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024
Lists this place among other spots to try for a breakfast sandwich.
- Recommendsu/Uggabuggauggabugga in r/FoodNYC · May 2026
Recommends it as a second option in the other direction.
- Caveatu/otoverstoverpt in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026
Says Shelsky's isn't even the best in its neighborhood.
- Caveatu/brad_pitts in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026price
Says it's absurdly expensive, frequently sold out of everything bagels, and advises skipping.
- Recommendsu/Goldzinger in r/FoodNYC · May 2026taste
Calls it a great pick, especially for loaded bagels with fish.
- Caveatu/crzyyy in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026
Rejects the idea that Shelsky's outranks Bagel Hole.
- Caveatu/Mercuryink in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026taste
Says they get it for catering at work and find it poor.
- Recommendsu/teamorange3 in r/Brooklyn · Dec 2023taste
Says Shelsky is much better than Terrace.
Show all 16 cited comments
- Recommendsu/openroad94 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2024
Commenter names Shelsky's as a suggestion for classic-style bagels.
- Recommendsu/TheLadyEve in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026taste
Admits Shelsky's is outside the area being discussed, yet still calls it good; says Russ's is reliable, probably at a similar cost.
- Recommendsu/SceneOfShadows in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026
Thinks Shelsky's is underrated and asks which shop others prefer.
- Recommendsu/Basicallylana in r/Brooklyn · Dec 2023
Says the 4th Avenue and 10th shop is the go-to place for bagels.
- Recommendsu/BartBeachGuy in r/FoodNYC · May 2026
Simply endorses Shelsky's too, agreeing with the parent.
- Caveatu/frogfood24 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026
Agrees with the parent's objection to Shelsky's ranking, reacting only with an emoji.
- Recommendsu/funnygumbo2 in r/Brooklyn · Dec 2023
Agrees Shelsky's is also great.
- Recommendsu/Fancy_Composer_5641 in r/FoodNYC · May 2026
Ranks it third among the suggestions.
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