Bagels, Knishes and Coffee Bars in Manhattan

Two bakeries on East Houston Street and two cafes on Avenue A and St Marks Place, from lox cream cheese bagels and garlic potato knishes to honey cloud lattes and crepes.

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Heaven's
4.6 (680)
Mon – Fri, 07:00 – 16:00; Sat, 07:00 – 15:00; Sun, 07:30 – 14:00
283 E Houston St A

Heaven's Hot Bagels on East Houston Street is a mom-and-pop bagel shop with a long list of cream cheeses, plus hot and cold sandwiches, wraps and salads. Order a bagel with lox cream cheese and a bold coffee.

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Lucky Cafe
4.8 (66)
Mon – Fri, 07:00 – 17:00; Sat – Sun, 08:00 – 18:00
64 Avenue A

Lucky Cafe is a small Avenue A spot with a few tables and soft lighting. The owner makes each drink to order, so try the honey cloud latte or strawberry matcha with a banana walnut muffin.

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Yonah Knish
4.5 (1,041)
Mon – Sun, 10:30 – 18:00
137 East Houston Street

Yonah Schimmel's Knish Bakery on East Houston Street has baked hand-rolled knishes for over a century. Get the roasted garlic potato knish or a seasonal flavor, with kugel from the counter.

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Molly's Cafe
4.9 (59)
Mon – Fri, 08:00 – 19:00; Sat – Sun, 09:00 – 19:00
22 Saint Marks Place

Molly's Coffee House on St Marks Place is a cozy East Village cafe where regulars settle in to work. Order a large made-to-order crepe, a sausage roll or a chocolate eclair with a smooth mocha.

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