Black Seed Bagels

As a New Yorker, I thought this place was overpriced. Paid $ 11.98 for a turkey sandwich on a bagel with like 3 slices of turkey. The kicker though was the honey mustard. That stuff is POTENT, it was all I could taste and basically ruined it for me, as I couldn’t taste anything else but the mustard. If you want to actually taste other components of your sandwich, don’t get the mustard here.

Bourgeois bagel spot that is actually good! When you walk in and wait in line, you can watch bagels being rolled, boiled, and baked in a wood-​fired oven. Then the line takes you past the chalkboard-​style menu, with over 20 different speciality sandwiches, divided up into fish, deli, grill, and pizza bagels. You can also make your own. It appears their speciality, or at least their somewhat unique bagel, is the multi-​everything. When you order and pay you can use cash, which is both convenient and also kind of a must since most specialty bagels are around $ 10. I had #21 with avocado and tomato which was closer to $ 9. On a Sunday at 1:30, we spent about 20 minutes total waiting in line and waiting for our order. The bagel was smaller than most, but perfect for me – and also delicious! The avocado was super fresh and the bagel was loaded up with seeds, everything style. Yum!

I enjoyed an absolutely fantastic poppy seed bagel with lox, cream cheese, red onion, tomato, and capers.
The design of the place, with the wood oven and bakers right up front, is very cool.
If I lived close by, I would definitely come here all the time.

Not a bad bagel spot at all. Really nice interior with a restroom, high chairs, ample seating and excellent customer service. They open early so you can pick up bagels for your department on your way to work and be a hailed as a king until lunch. The bagels are «gourmet» yet affordable. They have other locations besides this one if you’re in the mood for a wood fired bagel while you’re in Brookfield Place, for instance.
Let’s talk about these unique, flavorful wood-​fired bagels. They are not a traditional bagel and they taste, to me, more like sesame pizza crust. But that is a good thing! They are not gigantic so you fall asleep immediately after eating them. They are not mass produced and all of this is great. Check of the wood burning stove when you walk in, it’s fun for the kids.

Wir waren am Tag der Abreise hier in der Gegend und dachten: Warum nicht einen leckeren Bagel mitnehmen und später am Flughafen essen? Gesagt, getan. Wir kamen rein und waren gleich von dem großen Ofen begeistert. Das Holz dazu liegt dekorativ gestapelt unter dem Tresen im Eingangsbereich. Fand ich ziemlich cool. Der Laden selbst war sowieso schön und wirkte gemütlich. Es gab im hinteren Bereich auch einige Sitzgelegenheiten. Der Service war freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir haben 2 Everything Bagel toasted zum Mitnehmen bestellt und uns dazu was vom Scallion Cream Cheese in eine Dose packen lassen. Und es war sooo lecker! Der Bagel war knusperig, nicht trocken und gut gewürzt. Der Cream Cheese war auch lecker.

These are my favorite bagels, period. I love that when you come in, you can see them prepping the bagels. I love the wood fired oven, it really does make a big difference in these deliciously crispy bagels.
I got a Multigrain everything bagel with beet cured lox, horseradish cream cheese, and radishes. The flavor was so great and spicy. The lox was GREAT. I loved the taste and the texture. Everything tasted super fresh and delicious and the bagel was the perfect, salty, crunchy, chewy vessel for the toppings.
My friend got a sausage egg and cheese sandwich on a plain bagel. It was great. The bagel soaked up all of the meaty juices/​grease and made this soggy, delicious sandwich. It was so great.

This place is hit or miss. Sometimes they give me a ton of cream cheese, sometimes I’m left dry. When it’s good it’s great, when it’s not, it’s just meh and I wish I had gone to tompkins or david’s.
Anything outside of a bagel w/​cc is kind of expensive too.
Interesting real life game theory playing out here, where black seed tried to capture a the bagel market of 1^st Ave and west (with tompkins on Ave A), and then tompkins announces a new location on 2^nd ave and 10^th st or something like that. the east village has been deprived of bagel love, so I’m glad to see it coming now.

I’m so happy I finally got around to trying black seed. Plan to stand on line for a little while but it moves quickly. When you walk in, you see the whole process of bagels being made which is awesome. It’s just extremely hot because you’re standing near the oven. There are a lot of sandwiches and spreads to choose from. I had the #21 which is eggs, cheese, avocado, and tomato on a bagel (I got an everything bagel) — let me tell you, it was wonderful. I could start every day with that sandwich and be happy as ever. The only complaint I would have is there was barely any avocado on it so I was a bit disappointed, but that didn’t ruin the sandwich for me. The bagels are so fresh, chewy and flavorful. They’re not giant fluffy bagels as most New York places make but they’re special in their own way. Since it’s such a busy spot it’s usually hard to get seating so don’t plan to dine in.

I visited Black Seed twice in one week since my mom was visiting! The bagels are super tasty when they are fresh. I appreciate that they are chewier than most — I love my dough-​y bagels!
There sandwiches are tad pricey for what you get. especially since you could just buy a bagel for $ 2 and make a sandwich at home by yourself. The avocado and tomato sandwich was an astounding $ 9.50!!! For ingredients that would have cost me less than $ 5 at a local grocery store. Crazy. Stop by for their bagels, but save yourself a couple of bucks and make your bagel sandwiches at home!
Still, I would definitely bring out of town friends here for their NYC bagel fix! The ambiance of the bakery is really cute and there is plenty of warmly lit seating in the back. Plus, you can watch them prepare the dough and stick them in the brick oven on your way in!

$ 11 for a bagel!
I know New York is expensive, but WTF?
It wasn’t even a particularly good bagel. There was too much sugar in it. And they were really stingy with the fillings.
From now on, I’m sticking with David’s Bagels. It’s only two minutes up the street, the bagels are twice as good, and it’s half the price.

Been to black seed twice now and I love the whole experience. My only gripe is that it’s incredibly expensive for the size of the bagel. Granted, they are fresh and delicious and never taste stale… but a $ 14 bagel is a little aggressive.
First time I got a #23 with crème fraîche, smoked salmon and eggs, and it basically fell apart on me, but the taste was amazing. I also got a cappuccino which was great.
This past weekend I ordered a rye bagel with scallion cream cheese and smoked salmon, and it was great!

I expected this to be a memorable experience but I was wrong.
The hardest part of getting to my new job is finding a breakfast spot that is not too far from your job. Sometimes I just need a bagel with something sweet inside so I can be alert and full at work. I ordered a regular bagel with honey butter and jelly toasted. As ostentatious as that sounded, it was as basic as a bagel and strawberry jelly from my kitchen. You know it’s bad when you are eating a sandwich and you saying to yourself «I should have starved, I can’t believe I spent good money on this basic bagel.» I spent $ 5.00, I know, I know, Noushky wanted to be fancy but she failed.
Was the freshness of bagel defined the establishment?: Nope
Environment: It’s in a yuppie neighborhood (young urban professional).
Would I come here again: Nope.

I’ve been bagel shop hopping in NYC ever since I arrived in the city… because I’m a bagel addict and had to experience the best of the city!
Anyway, the black seed turned out to be by NO.1 bagel shop in New York!
I was debating between multigrain everything (my go-​to bagel flavor) and rye, because I was having a random craving for rye haha. The cashier suggested everything but I got rye anyway… and it turned out to be AMAZING!!! Loved every bit of it! I had it with scallion tofu spread! I don’t know how am I ever going to survive without their bagels in the future!!!

Overview:
I prefer Black Seed Bagels to the very popular Tompkins Square Bagels just around the corner. Their bagels are hand-​rolled with the freshest ingredients and wood-​fire baked.
What I’ve had:
I customize an egg, turkey, avocado, cheddar cheese, and hot sauce combo on a multigrain bagel, and the results are scrumptious. They also sell an assortment of crisp Pressed Juicery brand juices, which, while pricey, are excellent. The apple, beet, ginger, and lemon combo is my personal favorite for its refreshing spiced flavor and anti-​oxidizing qualities.
Cost:
The prices aren’t great, but are average for the area.
Conclusion:
Would I recommend Black Seed Bagels? Absolutely. They make some of the better bagel sandwiches around.

Came here for a snack around 630 PM last night for the first time and was happy to see they were still open. There was no line which was great. Ordered an everything bagel with scallion cream cheese. The bagel was very warm and chewy. The scallion cream cheese was delicious and there was probably more cream cheese than bagel! I sat inside and ate– it was very minimal inside. I also used the bathroom and it was a little skeevy and dirty so I got out of there as soon as I could. They also could have done a better job stocking the condiments/​napkin area as my boyfriend and I were the only ones in there (they had down time) and it was messy and there were no napkins in the napkin holder.
I want to try a bigger sandwich the next time I come here but the bagel w/​cream cheese was definitely a great gateway.

Yummy. Ordered with my office through Postmates and I think our food came within an hour. I had a whole wheat everything bagel with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, sliced red onions and avocado. I thought it was really fantastic! The bagel was chewy and flavorful, and all of the ingredients were fresh. I’d return to try their other combinations.

I ordered # 10. That mustard was. whoa… banging! Ever had one of those wasabi peas? That’s how it tasted like. with the –insert word– going up your upper palate. DO NOT and I repeat DO NOT drink water afterwards. ha. ha… The bagel was pretty small for the price… I honestly didn’t think it was worth the price of $ 10+. O_​O
But hey, there were quite a lots of people who were ordering here !

Solid bagel place. Good texture but not close to Ess-​a-​bagel quality
Prefer Murrays for bagel and lox with a much more generous portion
I liked my #2 for creativity with the beet cured lox, radish and horseradish cream cheese but not enough fish.
The cortado was good and no complaints.
Just far better choices

Super tasty bagels!
Loved the oven right at the front. The line extended to almost the door, so we got to watch the bagel making in progress. The line was long, but it moved pretty quickly. A lot of people get their stuff to go, so it does circulate through.
I had the everything bagel with eggs. bacon, tomato and avocado, and it was sooooo good! The bagel itself was so fresh.
We were lucky enough to zip into a seat when people were leaving so we were able to warm up with our bagel and keep on walking around!

Short Overview:
Bagels: A
Ingredients and flavors: A
Size: B
Price: B
Positives:
+ Bagels, made with careful craftsmanship, have that awesome texture; great crust and chewy interior.
+ Quality ingredients, great combinations, and delicious flavors.
Negatives:
— Size! These bagels are smaller than your typical New York bagel.
— These bagels are pricier than other nearby locations.
I’m always on the search for awesome bagels. So far I’ve found that the perfect bagel needs to have a crusty exterior, chewy interior, and awesome flavors. Blackseed Bagel definitely hits these notes. Add some quality ingredients to the mix, and you’ll end up with delicious, flavorful, and equally satisfying sandwiches.
I tried the #2: Beet-​cured lox with horseradish cream cheese, radish, and herbs. The smooth lox were great, the peppery radish added a crisp texture, and the herbs added a bright freshness to the sandwich. The horseradish flavor was subtle, which is great if you don’t want it to overpower the other flavors, but I could’ve used a little more kick being a spice lover. Overall, this was a satisfying bagel sandwich. I could taste each component individually while they complemented and elevated each other. And the everything bagel I had definitely had that strong «everything» flavor that can’t be substituted. Great all around.
Downside… These bagels are small. Unlike a typical New York style bagel, these Montréal style bagels can fit in the palm of a hand. You could argue that comparing the smaller Montréal style to the New York style bagel is like comparing apples to oranges. But we’re in New York City; opinions run high and anything «different» has a lot to live up to!
At $ 1.50 each, $ 9.00 for a half-​dozen, $ 18.00 for a baker’s dozen, and $ 8.00 to $ 15.00 for their speciality sandwiches, you’re paying more than usual, especially if you consider the size of each bagel. They’re good bagels, they use quality ingredients, and they’re filling a unique bagel niche by making Montréal style bagels, but is it enough to justify the expense?
I will finish this review by saying that despite the smaller size, it was definitely enough to leave me satisfied. I really enjoyed my sandwich, the fillings were exceptional, and the texture in the bagel is exactly what I’m looking for. Will I come back? Maybe when I’m in the mood to treat myself. Otherwise, I’ll ball on a budget and stick to my regular spots.

I’m a regular to Tompkins Square Bagels, but living in this bagel-​filled city, I had to change up the scene. Black Seed is a tiny spot with an awesome and trendy vibe, but never looked too busy so I was nervous. I went at 12 on Sunday moring and it only took me 20 mins to wait, order and get my food but the line was pretty long for such a teeny space. You watch the workers make the bagels as you’re on line, hand rolled and thrown into the wood fired oven which is both asthetically and nasally pleasing.
I got a bacon egg and cheese with avacado on a sesame bagel and I wasnt blown away but it was definitley good enough to go back again. Gotta have appreciation for some hand rolled bagels. The bagels are kind of tiny but in a good way and even the burnt bacon pieces taste good– and I HATE burnt things