Rebecca Meador

This was my first time to eat here and immediately I noticed the window into to prep area where you can see the bagels being handmade on site. That's as fresh as it gets. They have a full selection of bagels and cream cheeses, as well as an all day breakfast menu and classic sandwiches, too. Fresh baked pastries and cookies, yogurt, juice, coffee ... I had the bacon egg & cheese on a plain toasted bagel with a large coffee. They have some seating inside and I had my choice of where to sit, but it was slow and not that many people there. If it's busy and people don't take their orders to go, you might not find a seat. There are a few (3, I think) 2-top tables & two seats at a bar at the window. The staff is friendly. I'm glad I went and I would definitely go again. 10/10 recommend

Matthew Edwards

It's okay. It's the best bagel in the area and you have to give them credit for keeping that culture in the neighborhood. Sometimes they make me a nova lox and the cream cheese is everywhere. Not pleasent. They have other good stuff though. My Grandma loves their bialys. Absurd, they're so gross and completely inferior to bagels. Idk what early life experience enamours you to them, but they make them here. If you need to kill 3 minutes you can probably get an old-head to wax prosaic over the importance of the specifics of the bialy dough and how it is WAY DIFFERENT that bagel dough. Five stars cuz I need to fight the haters. Kossar's should be 4.2 stars and we need to tip the scales.

Christina Tribble

Bagels were made in front of us. They were very fluffy and tasty. Nice atmosphere. Quick service.

Gretchen winger

Great food! So happy to see gluten free bagels were available. Awesome music and great atmosphere. Will definitely go again!

Alexa Kafka

Really great spot and friendly staff! The bagels are constantly being pumped out fresh, there is enough seating, and they have so much variety! Each bagel is also packed with seasoning! The only thing that would make this place better is free wifi, but other than that, this spot is awesome!

Jacob Cohen

The bagels are pretty good and the cream cheese is delicious. I got everything bagel with lox cream cheese which cost $7.90 with tax. They put on a very good amount of cream cheese that popped out of the sides exploding with flavor. Next time I will try a bialy which I have never had before but I wanted to try their bagels. Not bad not bad not the best I’ve had but pretty good.

Sabrina

After calling and speak with the manager and informing her of the mishap with my order, Suzanna gave her utmost apologies. She also assured me that when I return they will be sure to provide me my actual order without a charge. Thank you Suzanna for the exceptional customer service over the phone and that your staff executed on my arrival. My sandwich has the awesome balance that I was expecting. I'm highly disappointed in the service provided on 9/21/25 when it comes to preparing an order. I was super pumped for getting my lox sandwich on Pumpernickel, might I add that I paid $19 for. Only for me to get ready to dive into my first bite and see that my sandwich was prepared without my lox. This is unacceptable to not get what you paid for. I will be calling this location first thing in the morning for this mishap to be rectified.

Daniel Ferrell

Kossar's had the BEST chocolate babka and bagel sandwiches that I tried while visiting New York. Even though they were busy they still moved quickly and efficiently! I will be back.

carlos borges

Kossar’s Bagels is a Lower East Side institution. Known primarily for their bialys, Kossar's has expanded its menu to include some of the best bagels in the city. The bagels here are everything you want from a traditional NYC bagel: chewy on the inside, with a perfect golden crust on the outside. Whether you’re opting for a classic plain bagel or something more adventurous like an everything or sesame seed bagel, the quality remains top-notch. Their bagels are always fresh, often warm from the oven. Kossar's offers a wide variety of spreads and toppings, from classic cream cheese and lox to innovative flavored cream cheeses that add a fun twist to your breakfast. The vibe at Kossar’s is casual, with a no-frills, old-school atmosphere that emphasizes the food. There’s also plenty of space to sit and enjoy your meal if you’re not taking it to go. One downside is that it can get busy during peak hours, especially on weekends, but the wait is always worth it.

Julia Vasiliades

Delicious homemade bagels! Highly recommend to get the everything bagels here, they make them right in the back of the restaurant that you can even overlook and view the process. The cappuccino here is delicious they have a great machine that makes the froth delicious and light Great spot for breakfast!

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