Century-old Lower East Side bialy and bagel institution
Based on 853 reviews
historic institutionauthentic bialysfresh smoked fish
limited seatingweekend lines
$12/person
Best for: Weekend morning bagel-and-lox run for a family · Out-of-towners wanting a genuine LES Jewish-appetizing experience · Anyone curious what a real bialy tastes like vs a bagel · Quick takeout breakfast before exploring the Lower East Side
Busiest: Weekend mornings (8-11am)
Reservations: Not needed
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6 dishes
Bialy
Chewy onion-and-poppy-flecked roll with a soft pressed center, the city's benchmark
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Bialy
Chewy onion-and-poppy-flecked roll with a soft pressed center, the city's benchmark
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Bagel with Nova Lox and Cream Cheese
Dense hand-rolled kettle-boiled bagel built into a classic appetizing sandwich with silky smoked salmon
Bagel with Nova Lox and Cream Cheese
Dense hand-rolled kettle-boiled bagel built into a classic appetizing sandwich with silky smoked salmon
Bagel with Nova Lox and Cream Cheese
Dense hand-rolled kettle-boiled bagel built into a classic appetizing sandwich with silky smoked salmon
Whitefish Salad
House-made smoked whitefish salad, creamy and lightly smoky on a fresh bialy
