Bagels for One, With Art on the Side
Have breakfast to music near Union Square, or order among the Financial District business crowd. One bakery makes hand-rolled, kettle-boiled bagels daily, while the downtown cafe pairs soft bagels with generous portions of spread.
Manhattan Breakfast Stops
Chandeliers Above Tufted Benches
Bagel Pub opens daily at 7:00 AM and closes at 3:00 PM. At 110 University Place, the bakery makes hand-rolled, kettle-boiled bagels each day. Breakfast sandwiches offer another option for a morning meal. Inside, leather bench seating and wooden tables give solo diners a place to sit. Music accompanies the pub-style setting. Bagel-themed versions of famous paintings decorate the walls. A wide selection of cream cheeses accompanies the bagels.
An Early Start Downtown
Soft bagels at NYC Bagel & Coffee House come with generous portions of spread. The selection includes a wide range of dairy-free tofu spreads. The cafe at 199 Water Street serves the Financial District business crowd. Doors open at 6:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM on weekends. Closing time is 7:00 PM every day. The menu is clearly laid out for ordering, with traditional Greek pastries among the alternatives.
Two Takes on Breakfast
Bagel Pub pairs hand-rolled, kettle-boiled bagels with wooden tables, leather benches, music, and bagel-themed paintings. NYC Bagel & Coffee House pairs soft bagels with generous portions of spread, including a wide range of dairy-free tofu options. The distinction is between a pub-style setting near Union Square and a Financial District cafe serving the business crowd. For a solo morning, atmosphere and spread preferences give these Manhattan spots distinct appeal beyond their shared focus on bagels.
