After many years in New York, I finally tried Tompkins Square Bagels, and it absolutely did not disappoint. Easily one of the best bagels I’ve had in the city so far. I kept it simple with a toasted salted bagel with butter, and it tasted incredibly fresh, perfectly chewy, and warm in all the right ways. My boyfriend got an everything bagel with three eggs, cheddar cheese, and bacon, and it was just as solid. Classic, no-frills, done right. Definitely living up to the hype. 🥯
Tried this spot twice. First day had a bagel with egg, cheese, ham and it was excellent. Second day had a bagel with olive/pimento cream cheese, which was okay. The cream cheese had an odd flavor to me, not bad but not what I was expecting, and not one sliver of olive. The drip coffee (day one) was strong which I like. The Macciato (day two) was very nice. Good service and interesting place with spots to sit and enjoy. I say get the eggs and your fave breakfast meat, better choice there.
I understand orders can get mixed up or messed up especially at a busy place so when my bagels weren't toasted per my order it wasn't the end of the world but when I noticed the scallion cream cheese basically had no scallions in it I was a bit disappointed. It was just cream cheese, the entire bagel had 2 tiny pieces of scallions in it, I guess 1 piece for each half.
I remember at the 3rd ave location it was packed with bits of scallions. Maybe just an off day?
Okay but I have to talk about this sandwich 😭🔥
Shoutout to Aldo, for putting me ON because wow… I tried “The Stutto” and it was INSANE.
It’s made with chipotle chicken salad so it has that perfect little kick 🌶️—not too spicy, just enough to make it addictive. But the best part? He told me to get it on a French toast bagel… and OMG. That sweet + spicy combo is insane. The flavor??? 10/10. The vibe??? Elite.
I literally couldn’t stop eating it. Like every bite was better than the last.
If you ever go there, trust me… just get The Stutto. Thank me later 😌🥯
I visit Tompkins Square every time I come to NYC, great bagels with great selection and quick service.
Low review because as a tourist with a invisible physical disability having access to the restroom is important to me however I had to go through 3 people who shrugged there shoulders about having the restroom key before my partner asked and finally was able to go. Didn’t feel very inclusive and considerate.
I’ll probably be back either way.
