Pick A Bagel on 23rd street • 1988

Hand-rolled bagels boiled and baked the old-school New York way have drawn crowds to this Gramercy bagel shop since 1988. The method—boiling first, then baking—creates that coveted crisp-chewy contrast that defines a true New York bagel. Stacked-high sandwiches and a sprawling spread selection keep the morning lines moving and regulars coming back.