Tompkins Square Bagels
4.5$· InexpensiveClosed · opens 7:00 AMAuthentic hand rolled New York bagels with creative specialty cream cheeses

Tompkins Square Bagels is an iconic East Village institution famous for its traditional, hand-rolled NYC-style bagels baked in small batches. Visitors can choose from dozens of homemade cream cheese spreads, ranging from classic scallion to inventive sweet options like birthday cake. Beyond bagels, the menu features stacked breakfast sandwiches, espresso drinks, and fresh pastries served in a cozy neighborhood setting.
Expert notes
- They make homemade cream cheeses (bacon herb, scallion, chocolate chip cookie dough, birthday cake, lox spread to name a few), and tofu spreads. In addition to making great bagels, this place also has an additional bakery and food items such as blueberry muffins (a local favorite). Many gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options are available.
Features
- Baked Goods
- Cafe
- Coffee Tea
- Gluten Free Food
- Local Favorite
- Salad
- Seafood
- Smoked Fish
- Take Outs
- Trendy
- Vegan Options
- Vegetarian Options
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