The top 10 bagel shops in New York revealed in new Yelp poll: Its an art

New York is synonymous with good bagels.People come from all around the world to try the famous breakfast staple and locals judge one another harshly on their go-to order, which is why Yelp has now compiled a list of the top 10 bagel stores across the state.

While plenty of bodegas and cafes serve great bagels, the below bagel outlets are the best in the biz — and there are some surprise entrants on the list.1. PopUp Bagels, ManhattanSince its first NYC location opened in April 2023, PopUp Bagels has used its TikTok fame to expand to 11 locations across New York and New England.

Searches in New York for PopUp Bagels have increased a whopping 2,751% on Yelp year-over-year.PopUp Bagel typically offers just five bagel flavors, alongside plain and special schmears like Sweet Basil or Cacio e Pepe Butter.

However, they have also debuted adventurous schmear collaborations including a garlicky escargot schmear with renowned pastry chef Dominique Ansel, a UTZ Cheese Ball cream cheese and Frank’s Red Hot Butter.The minimum order is 3 bagels, so you may want to wait to go with a friend.

2. Liberty Bagels Midtown, ManhattanLiberty Bagel’s Rainbow Bagel featuring all seven colors of the spectrum is a social-media star.“We focus on making those bagels beautiful—it’s really an art,” owner Victor Mejia, who has been crafting bagels to perfection for over 35 years, told Yelp.

The bagel business has expanded to four locations across the city.But with their many delicious bagels, and more than 25 scratch-made schmear flavors — the birthday cake schmear seems to be the most popular pairing for the Rainbow Bagel — Liberty Bagels has gone beyond social media stardom to become a favorite IRL.

“Best bagels I’ve ever had, OMG.Worth the wait for sure! Perfectly crusty and chewy bagels, generous heaps of cream cheese, tons of classic and unique sandwich options.

I’m craving a NY bagel as I write this review,” Yelp Elite Michelle Z said.3. Best Bagel &a...