Ori B

This was the best bagel i had on my trip to new york. There was a wide range of smoked salmon and fish and fish eggs to choose from. I took the one called Russ delight sandwich (i think) and it was excellent 👌. Also the line wasn't long at all which is a great plus for NYC

Hangry Joobert

One of NYC’s most iconic spots for smoked fish — and now I fully understand why people love it. I ordered the Daughter’s Delight — which comes with Gaspe Nova smoked salmon + wild Alaskan salmon roe + cream cheese on a bagel. The lox was silky and delicate, with just the right amount of savoriness. The salmon roe added little pops of flavor, and the cream cheese tied everything together so nicely. The bagel itself? I really liked it — not overly chewy, soft in the center, with just enough bite. I can’t say whether it’s the definitive “New York style” (didn’t get to bagel-hop this trip), but for my taste, it was spot on.

Weston Leonard

We got up early and decided to walk twelve New York blocks in the cool morning air to a place that’s been doing bagels right for 114 years. No tourist traps today, just eating like a local. Russ & Daughters has been a Lower East Side staple since 1914, a family-run institution that’s seen generations line up for smoked fish, caviar, and the kind of bagels that taste like time itself simple, perfect, unpretentious. I went with a plain bagel, toasted to that ideal golden crisp, layered with caviar cream cheese, smoked salmon, and a thin slice of tomato. Elegant and balanced, it’s the kind of bite that reminds you why simplicity endures. Nannette chose the everything bagel and latkes crispy on the edges, soft inside, pure comfort. To wash it down, I tried the beet shrub juice. Earthy, slightly tart, and surprisingly refreshing like something straight from an old-world apothecary turned modern café. It’s one of those places where time slows down, where every bite connects you to over a century of New York mornings.

+4

Real_Lexus

Wow Good bagels in New York . Salmon roe & cream fraiche was so good. Recommend. Staff was so nice and not too far from The vessel and subway station. Just 4 Mins walk. Coconut macaroons and rugelach also good.

+1

Lisa Chan

An expanded larger and more tourist friendly location, compared to the smaller original store. Not to worry though because food quality is the same. The bagels are the best that I had in NYC while I was visiting. Soft and chewy, with rich creamy cream cheese and freshly sliced smoked salmon. Make sure you ask for it to be toasted too. Glorious 😋 Make sure you grab a ticket when you enter, decide what you'd like to order, and when they call your number, go up to the counter and make your order. There's also a lot of Russ & Daughters fun swag on sale so be sure to check that out.

Jere A.

It doesn't get better than this! The staff is super nice and helpful! Don't let the line fool you, they move fast here. Not only is their pastrami smoked salmon delishous, their cinnamon rolls are second to none! Be sure to get an Egg Cream too! Best bagel shop in NYC!

+1

Tim Ancarrow

Excellent selection of high quality bagels, sandwiches, and cured/smoked fish. The store is very spacious and accessible. We had the fancy delancy and pastrami Russ and would definitely recommend. The black and white cookie was a little dry for me but the size and style were just right.

+4

Anne Reisenwitz

The best smoked fish ever!!! The belly lox was divine. It is super salty, but I like that. Bagels are classic NY style and serve as the perfect vehicle for the delicious smoked fish. Definitely worth a try if you’re in town

Marc Dilinila

Very quick and easy spot to get bagels. Was a lot easier to grab a bagel here than the other location and was helped out almost immediately. I got a couple of bagels - their classic smoked salmon and scallion cream cheese schmear and an egg salad bagel. Would come back again

Came to try their bagels during my trip. There was a lineup when I went, but it went by pretty fast. I enjoyed the smoked salmon bagel and I liked how you can customize it. Staff was also friendly. There were a few tables for seating inside as well.

Bagels smaller and a bit overpriced than their competition. They are definitely using the fame in their favor and that's ok. The experience was overall ok, but I would go again, a lot of cheaper great bagels around the city. Location is good, eating the bagel with a view to the Bessel

K

The bagel by itself is really dense. Ordered the horseradish cream cheese but seems to be a wrong order. The price is on the higher side at $17, for the amount of ingredients, I would say it’s lesser than other stores. The coffee (batch brewed) brings out the fishy-ness of the salmon when eaten together. Overall, it’s a decent bagel.

J J

We went to the Russ & Daughters at Hudson Yards. The place is nice and clean, but honestly we just came for the bagel. We got the classic lox and cream cheese — fresh and good, nothing crazy, just solid and exactly what you expect from Russ & Daughters. The line was a bit long, and the prices are definitely on the higher side, but if you’re in the area and you’re craving a smoked salmon bagel, it does the job. Good food, straightforward experience.

Dianna M

Large, bright, clean environment. Once you enter, grab a ticket. When your number is called, walk up to the counter and place your order. I noticed most customers knew what they were getting and they ordered quickly (locals?). The folks working behind the counter are friendly and fast. I ordered two pumpernickel bagels, one with olive spread, the other with (don’t judge) horseradish spread. The bagel were excellent, the spreads good. Would definitely return.

Preloading

not gonna say it’s my favorite bagel during my stay in nyc if you’re coming for its fame, it indeed has a long history and you can enjoy more than just a bagel 🥯. but if you’re heading for something especially delicious, you might need to lower your expectations.many people say salmon roe is a perfect match but honestly I didn’t get it. i feel like they just add some savory and salty flavors. it’s not bad but given the fact that nyc is full of excellent nova bagel, russ’s price or flavor won’t make it a stand-out.

+1

Z Hashmi

The staff is friendly and they offer more kinds of fish (sable, kippered salmon, yellowfin tuna, sturgeon, whitefish, gravalax, pastrami cured, gaspe nova, Irish smoked , Scottish smoked etc.) and unique cream cheeses (caviar, goat cheese, horseradish cream cheeses). I got a sesame bagel with gravalax and plain cream cheese. The bagel itself wasn't particularly good, a bit too dense and quite firm. The cream cheese and gravalax were quite good, although the portion of the gravalax could have been more generous. A good place to visit if you want to try the unique offerings of fish and cream cheeses.

+16