Liberty Bagels 5th Ave
A bustling spot near Fifth Avenue serving hand-rolled bagels and creative sandwiches with remarkably fast service.
- Mon – Fri, 06:00 – 17:00; Sat – Sun, 07:00 – 17:00
- $$
- 16 E 58th St
- 4.4 (2006 reviews)
Description
Inside the snug space, the kitchen operates like a well-oiled machine to handle long lines. Beyond standard spreads, the specialty options include a sweet French toast bagel, a jalapeño everything option, and vibrant rainbow bagels. Diners can order combinations like lemon dill lox on onion, the salmon-filled Gold Coast sandwich, or bacon, egg, and cheese with scallion cream cheese. While a few tables are available inside, the counter-serve setup is built for speed, with self-serve drinks to grab while waiting in the queue.