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Bagels & Schmear

9.0 • Bagel shop
🥯 Cream Cheese Bagel
🎯 Authentic
🏘️ Local Spot
🥯 Bagel With Lox
🥘 Food
🍳 Breakfast
🥓 Bacon Egg And Cheese
🥯 Bagels
🥛 Dairy Free
🌱 Vegan Friendly
🥪 Breakfast Sandwich
🥯 Everything Bagel
🥪 Sandwich
🐟 Salmon
🧁 Muffins
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Small bagel shop with limited indoor seating and a few outdoor tables on a quiet street. Atmosphere ranges from quiet to hectic and fast-paced during busy times. Known for fresh, highly praised bagels and a casual, takeout-focused setup.
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People are saying

"I found the bagels here to be amazing."

"This local spot has the best bagels, perfectly fresh and chewy."

"The bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich is so delicious."

Good to know

1

On weekends, expect long lines that can go out the door.

2

Timing your visit closer to 10:00 AM helps avoid rush hour crowds.

3

Under $6 requires cash; there's a $6 minimum for card payments.

Map showing 116 E 28th St
Bagels & Schmear
9.0
116 E 28th St, New York, New York, United States
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