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Sadelle's is a modern ode to the classic New York City tradition of brunch, located in the heart of SoHo. It's renowned for its on-site baked bagels and smoked fish, offering a retro-chic dining experience. The restaurant is part of Major Food Group.
Customers consistently praise Sadelle's for its fresh, high-quality bagels and exceptional smoked salmon, often calling them the best in New York. The French toast and pancakes are also popular. The atmosphere is described as lively, cheerful, and inviting, with attentive and friendly service. While the food quality is highly regarded, many note that it is on the pricier side, and reservations are highly recommended due to its popularity.
Additional Details
The restaurant is known for making its bagels on-site, contributing to their freshness and quality. They also serve classic beverages like Coca-Cola in mini glass bottles, adding to the nostalgic experience.
Gluten-free menu available (including bagels, pasta, pizza)Vegetarian options available
Best Times to Visit
Sadelle's is a very popular and busy spot, especially for brunch. It is highly recommended to make reservations in advance. Visiting on a less busy day might offer a more relaxed experience.
NYC’s ultimate bagel destination!
A cute neighborhood spot.
At Sadelle's the menu focuses mainly on brunch items, but everything is thoughtfully curated. 🥯 Bagels are especially enjoyable fresh, warm, delicious, and perfectly prepared. The best bagels in New York, no doubt. You can see the bagels being made on-site.
The French toast is also amazing, and the toppings are fresh and high quality.
The food is beautifully presented, and everything about this place is impressive and lovely
The atmosphere is inviting, welcoming, and accommodating. The service is excellent: very attentive and friendly, which adds a lot to the overall experience.
The atmosphere is comfortable, cute, cheerful, and full of life. The overall vibe is warm, making it a great spot to slow down and enjoy the moment.
The cleanliness and hygiene are perfect.
It is very lively, so it can be a bit loud, but that is NYC.
Since it is a popular and very busy spot, (for good reason), it is definitely important to make a reservation in advance and try to visit on a less busy day for the perfect experience.
Sadelle’s is my go-to brunch spot. The bagels are fresh and perfect every single time — which matters, especially when you’re ordering breakfast and salmon can lowkey be risky. Their quality is actually insane, and everyone I go with always says the same thing.
The smoked salmon that comes with the house tower is my always order. So good. The mimosas are amazing too, and their other drinks never disappoint.
I’ll be honest though — the tomato soup was not my vibe at all, and the coffee didn’t do it for me either. But the bagels alone make it worth going.
The French toast is good but kinda overhyped in my opinion. It’s good, just not wow I’m losing my mind good. The pancakes though?? Soft, fluffy, sooo good.
Overall, Sadelle’s is still a great brunch spot. Always good vibes when I walk in.
The food was delicious 😋 I really enjoyed my cobb salad but the French toast was definitely my favorite part of the meal. Definitely a sharing type of dish. The sadelle spritzer is also worth trying. My server was amazing and thoughtful. He brought me 2 shout wipes after I dropped a piece of chicken on my lap. This was my first time here but I'll definitely be coming back.
Sadelle’s never disappoints. We ordered the fish tower with white fish, lox, and smoked fish—everything was incredibly fresh and beautifully presented. The tuna salad was a standout; the dressing was so flavorful and perfectly balanced. And the French toast… absolutely mouthwatering. Soft, rich, and indulgent, with presentation that makes you want to take photos before taking a bite. From the food to the presentation, everything was on point. Highly recommend.
Sadelle’s is always a reliable, feel-good New York classic. The moment you walk in, the smell of fresh bagels and warm challah hits you, and the retro-chic dining room sets the mood. Their smoked salmon tower is the star—fresh, generous, beautifully arranged—and the bagels are perfectly chewy with that signature gloss. Service can get a little busy during peak hours, but the staff stays friendly and upbeat. A bit on the pricier side, but worth it for a true NYC brunch experience in a lively, iconic setting.
