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Russ & Daughters

Deli·New York CityMentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
“Russ & Daughters is a New York culinary and cultural icon, known for the highest quality appetizing foods: smoked fish, caviar, bagels, bialys, babka, and other traditional baked goods. The home of bagels and lox since 1914, Russ & Daughters has been continuously owned and operated by four…”
— russanddaughters.com
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Condé Nast TravelerDec 5, 2025

The Best Jewish Food in NYC, According to a Jewish New Yorker

Iconic pastrami, a bagel-and-lox shop with history, and challah french toast served diner-style.

best lox, homemade bagels, smoked fish dips

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  • Russ & DaughtersDelibest lox, homemade bagels, smoked fish dips
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  • S&P LunchRestaurantcult-favorite tuna melt and addicting cottage fries
  • Michaeli BakeryBakerybabka and rugelach, pistachio and hazelnut sufganiyot
  • Breads BakeryBakeryWhether it…
  • B & H DairyRestaurantstrictly kosher dairy restaurant, no meat
  • Pastrami QueenFast foodAnthony Bourdain’s favorite pastrami sandwiches
  • S&PRestaurantS&P is considered the largest of the Big Three credit-rating agencies, which also include Moody's Ratings and Fitch…
  • Edith’s Sandwich CounterRestaurantmodern Jewish-inspired sandwiches and bites
  • 2nd Ave DeliRestaurantunlimited pickles policy for dine-in customers
  • Barney GreengrassDeliEastern European Jewish classics, smoked fish, bagels
  • Economy CandyMarketcity’s oldest retail candy shop, floor-to-ceiling displays
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Condé Nast TravelerNov 5, 2025

The Best Bagels in New York City

From old-school spots in the East Village to buzzy Brooklyn outposts.

appetizing shop since 1914, owned by descendants

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  • Lower East SideNeighborhoodIt is located roughly between the Bowery and the East River from Canal to Houston streets.
  • Russ & DaughtersDeliappetizing shop since 1914, owned by descendants
  • ApolloTheatreApollo is known for its naturally fermented, boiled bagels made fresh every morning and served with a carefully curated…
  • PopUp BagelsBakeryminimum order of three bagels plus schmear
  • Modern Bread and BagelCafégluten-free bagels, served hot and fresh
  • Fan FanRestaurantAt Fan-Fan we are dedicated to making great doughnuts, making people happy, and bringing people together.
  • Peter PanBakeryHOURS Mon-Wed 4:30am-6pm Thurs-Fri 4:30am-7pm Sat 5am-7pm & Sun 5:30am-6pm ADDRESS 727 Manhattan Ave (718) 389-3676 For…
  • PopUpBakeryTaste the best bagels in town — baked fresh daily and paired with handcrafted schmears.
  • Barney GreengrassDeliopen since 1908, best enjoyed from a table
  • BO’s BagelsCafépetite and chewier than most traditional bagels
  • Apollo BagelsFast foodsourdough starter gives bagels a tang
  • Bagel HoleFast foodsmall, chewy bagels baked just behind counter
  • Terrace BagelsCafélarger, doughier bagels with many choices
  • Shelsky’s of BrooklynDelichewy bagels with superb fish selection
  • Ess-A-BagelFast foodpuffy bagels with more flavor than most
  • UtopiaNeighborhoodbalance between crispy crust and chewy interior
  • Tal BagelsCafécrusts with tiny bubbles that shatter
  • Tompkins Square BagelsCaféoversized, puffy bagels with house whipped cheeses
  • Bake ShopCafésmall, chewy bagels with deeply flavored crumb
  • Bagel PubCaféreadily available, freshly made, pillowy crumb
  • Knickerbocker BagelsRestaurantbulkier bagels with nice chew, crisp exterior
  • Bagel JointRestaurantduck egg and miso bagels with wasabi cream cheese
  • Elbow BreadRestaurantbialys hydrated with barley tea, sourdough, yeast
  • GreenpointNeighborhood
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