Brooklyn bagels aren’t just breakfast, they’re a belief system. And whether you're a crusty traditionalist or a cream cheese adventurer, there’s a bagel spot out there with your name (and possibly some nova or lox) on it.
So loosen that waistband, bring your appetite and let’s take a chewy, golden, gloriously gluten-filled journey through the bagel royalty of Brooklyn.
1. Bagel Hole
Small. Dense. No-frills. And utterly perfect. Bagel Hole’s bagels are the kind of crusty, chewy throwbacks that scoff at fluffy imposters. No avocado spirals, no viral TikTok gimmicks, just boiled, baked and born to be eaten on a stoop. Pro tip: grab two, because you’ll regret only getting one by the time you hit the corner.
📍 400 7th Ave., Park Slope
There’s something about Terrace Bagels that makes you feel like a regular, even if it’s your first time. The bagels are gloriously oversized, with a perfect crust and chewy inside.
📍 222/222A Prospect Park West, Windsor Terrace
3. Bagel Pub
Bagel Pub is the extroverted cousin in the Brooklyn bagel family. It’s loud, it’s proud, and it’s stacking pastrami like it’s training for the Bagel Olympics. With bold flavors and sandwiches so hefty they require an architectural blueprint, this is where you go when you're hungry and feeling fabulous.
📍 313 36th St., Sunset Park
Walking into Court Street Bagels feels like you’ve entered a bagel-based speakeasy, except everyone knows about it and the sandwiches are legal. From sausage-egg-and-cheese skyscrapers to bagels that bite back, this place delivers high-level comfort with a Brooklyn accent.
📍 181 Court St., Cobble Hill
5. Bagel Boy
Bagel Boy may fly under the radar, but make no mistake—this spot is a local icon. The bagels are satisfyingly plump, the schmears are bold and the service is fast enough to make your coffee jitter. It's the kind of place where locals say, “I’ve been coming here since I had baby teeth,” and honestly, we get it.
📍 8002 3rd Ave., Bay Ridge
Whether you're craving simplicity or something piled high with three meats and a fried egg, Brooklyn’s got the goods. So cancel your lunch plans, grab extra napkins and remember, real New Yorkers don’t toast their bagels unless it’s day-old.
