Tal Bagels
An Upper East Side staple since 1988, serving traditional boiled-and-baked New York bagels, bialys, and spreads.
- Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 20:00
- $
- 1324 Lexington Avenue
- 4.3 (415 reviews)
Description
Everything is baked from scratch in small batches daily, avoiding preservatives in favor of traditional methods. Along with the bread, the kitchen turns out homemade soups, popular cookies, and breakfast sandwiches like bacon, egg, and cheese. Customers highlight the generous portions of lox and the veggie cream cheese as standouts. Keep in mind that while the quality keeps loyalists returning, some note that the bagels run on the smaller side with higher price tags.