Utopia Bagels, Whitestone

Says Utopia Bagel is the spot to go, though it is not in Manhattan.

Calls Utopia Bagels their number one bagel spot.

Calls this likely their favorite bagel shop, though getting there is a hassle.

Describes a specific order here: a bagel with eggs, bacon, jalapeño and chipotle mayo.

Calls Ess-a-Bagel not great and suggests Utopia, or Best Bagel & Coffee, for that area.

Says this shop has blueberry bagels and they reheat better than its other bagels.

Says Utopia's quality has declined and it now tastes like other Queens bagels unless eaten fresh.

Stopped going after seeing them handle cream cheese by hand, even with gloves on; dislikes that.

Names Utopia among the top bagel spots in Queens.

Has eaten Utopia's Whitestone bagels every Sunday since childhood.

Lives nearby and finds it unremarkable.

Breakfast pick: everything bagel with scallion cream cheese at Utopia.

Calls this their go-to bagel spot and says the bagels are reliably fresh.

Calls Utopia overrated, citing long lines, tiny bagels, high prices, and declining quality.

Says the shop's bagels are good and beat the fest versions, but doubts they're the best.

Says Utopia's 2024 plain bagel was the fest's best, but rivals beat it in other years.

Argues its bagels are too small to count as a New York bagel.

Tried this Manhattan branch on impulse; usually likes the chain's bagels but felt let down.

Names Utopia, alongside Zabars, for lox with cream cheese.

Lives beside this bagel shop and says its breakfast sandwiches are excellent.

Replies to a Utopia recommendation, calling the bagels overpriced and mediocre.

Rates Utopia highly, calling it excellent.