didobrov

I’m from Chicago, so the first thing on my to-do list when I visit New York is to have a bagel. Liberty bagel did not disappoint. I had a bacon, egg, and cheese on an Asiago, and my boyfriend had a poppyseed bagel with butter. Both were great. The bagel is just so perfectly chewy, with a crusty outside. There is nothing like a New York bagel. Only thing I have to complain about is the seating. I know this is likely just a New York thing, with square footage being so so valuable, but they only had a tiny bar with stools to sit. But, there’s not much space for chairs and tables either - understandable. We ended up walking to Moynihan to eat there since it was pretty cold outside.

Dena Scott

Unbelievable bagels and great service! I stopped by Liberty Bagels Midtown during a mother–daughter weekend in NYC, and it did not disappoint! It’s an easy walk from 5th Avenue, and even though the line forms outside, it moves quickly thanks to the nice gentleman managing the flow of traffic. Orders are handled super efficiently—pickups are brought right to the door for fast access. Inside there’s a small standing bar, and outside you’ll find a few tables on the patio if you want to enjoy your food there. The staff was friendly, the service was quick, and the food was incredible. I had a blueberry bagel with egg, sausage, and cheese—honestly one of the best bagels I’ve ever had. And don’t skip the hash browns—they’re worth it! Highly recommend this spot for anyone craving a true New York bagel experience.

+5

Tyrone C

Go for the Rainbow bagel. You know you want to. We did and enjoyed it along with some other bagel options. Bonus: you can also get a red white and blue Liberty bagel. Plenty of cream cheese choices too. The crowds were wild but manageable. Started outside and they let you in one group at a time. Then you wait inside in a split line to order. Then you wait again in the pickup line once it’s ready. Whole process took about 20 min or so. Limited seating/standing outside. Share if you need to or take to go. Must try spot if in the area.

Rhonda Fairweather

Even at 8:30 am on a Sunday in October, this place was packed. Service was fast and friendly. I ordered a blueberry bagel with maple bacon cream cheese and bacon - and it was divine! The cream cheese is THICK & rich. The combination of salty and sweet was perfection a the bagel was fluffy and delicious. The decor is iconic and I highly recommend Liberty Bagels!

+1

Jade Alemán

Such a good tasting bagel. I tried the rainbow (vanilla) bagel with pumpkin cream cheese and it was amazing. My friends all ordered salty options and they were incredible as well. The freshly squeezed orange was amazimg as well.

John Brownlie

My first time in New York and told I must try this place! Instantly the best bagel I've ever had! Will be my go-to spot for all future NYC visits! I had the everything bagel toasted with scallion cream cheese! AMAZING! Soft chewy delicious! 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Arefeh Gh

One of the best bagels in NYC! 🥯 We had the Hot Mess on a everything bagel, and it was an amazing choice, as well as the classic one with cheese and bacon on a egg bagel. The cheese has a really unique flavor, and the whole combination made for such a satisfying meal. We were so happy with it! If you go for breakfast, especially on weekends, be prepared for a long line. On weekdays or later in the day, the wait is much shorter.

+5

Glenn Cohen

Small but efficient bagels shop with a great variety of fresh bagels and tasty homemade cream cheese varieties. You cannot miss here, order anything and it will be great. Typically a line but it moves fast. Be ready to order once you get to the front. Then change to the pickup line. Stand up only outside for eating so just take your stuff 1.5 blocks to the open area with lots of tables next to Madison square Garden. Plenty of space to sit and relax and eat next to trees and flowers.

Rav

Sublime! Yummy! Wow! Toasted to perfection and the turkey was unbelievably tender — I want more! The bagel looked amazing and tasted even better. This place absolutely lives up to the hype. Great, varied menu, and even with a line, the service was super quick. Definitely one of the spots I’ll miss most from New York, babyyy!

+2

Bagel is fluffy and warm and the cream cheese is super flavorful. Prepare for it to be very packed and have a long wait

Bagel is fluffy and warm and the cream cheese is super flavorful. Prepare for it to be very packed and have a long wait

bagel is fluffy and warm and the cream cheese is super flavorful. Prepare for it to be very packed and have a long wait

Loved the bagels here and the selection of cream cheeses. Next time I come here, I will be taking cream cheeses home with me.\n\nI ordered 6 bagels to home with me but forgot the cream cheeses.\n\nSe…

Still the best bagels in NYC. I love the rainbow bagel so much! They have this down to a science. Even though the line is long it's worth the wait. \n\nGet a bagel and enjoy the best.

Still the best bagels in NYC. I love the rainbow bagel so much! They have this down to a science. Even though the line is long it's worth the wait. \n\nGet a bagel and enjoy the best.

LOVE! Order online and pickup rather than waiting in the crazy long line. I did a breakfast sandwich one day and went back the next day for a traditional bagel. Both were incredible

LOVE! Order online and pickup rather than waiting in the crazy long line. I did a breakfast sandwich one day and went back the next day for a traditional bagel. Both were incredible

LOVE! Order online and pickup rather than waiting in the crazy long line. I did a breakfast sandwich one day and went back the next day for a traditional bagel. Both were incredible

Wow! Came here on my fiancées recommendation from her last trip and it did not disappoint!\n\nThe restaurant is average sized for a counter-service deli and it was pretty busy, but flowed pretty we…

We had amazing service, especially for such a busy location. The bagels were the best I've ever had!

Service is excellent! Super friendly and nice. Liberty Bagels in Midtown is giving breakfast magic. I got an everything bagel with egg, veggie cream cheese, and capers, and honestly... it was every…

service is excellent! Super friendly and nice. Liberty Bagels in Midtown is giving breakfast magic. I got an everything bagel with egg, veggie cream cheese, and capers, and honestly... it was every…

What I got was basically a full fledged sandwich which my wife and I were able to share it for breakfast. Delicious. A bit of a sticker shock but worth it.

Had the most delicious bagel of any I had in NYC here. The man on the door controlling the crowd was also really friendly and was chatting away to us about where we were from. It was so good, and ev…

Had the most delicious bagel of any I had in NYC here. The man on the door controlling the crowd was also really friendly and was chatting away to us about where we were from. It was so good, and …

Visited Liberty Bagels on our trip to NYC. I got the rainbow bagel with birthday cake cream cheese. It was so good and one bagel could definitely be shared by 2 people. It was big. There were lots of…

Visited Liberty Bagels on our trip to NYC. I got the rainbow bagel with birthday cake cream cheese. It was so good and one bagel could definitely be shared by 2 people. It was big. There we…

Visited Liberty Bagels on our trip to NYC. I got the rainbow bagel with birthday cake cream cheese. It was so good and one bagel could definitely be shared by 2 people. It was big. There were lot…

Excellent bagel and iced coffee. Loved the pumpernickel with everything seasoning option! Would recommend ordering ahead, they have a very efficient system to get your order quickly.

We stopped into this bagel shop for breakfast. The service was fast and efficient, but the best part was the delicious bagels. They were wonderful!

We stopped into this bagel shop for breakfast. The service was fast and efficient, but the best part was the delicious bagels. They were wonderful!

Bagels were huge, hot and fresh! Huge selection of bagels and cream cheeses. I mean, you can get any kind of cream cheese you want - they have like over 20 easily! service was amazing and a great …

Huge bagels!!! Definitely sharer portions - tasty, fresh and not over priced would recommend a visit to Liberty bagels whilst in New York.

The food was delicious. Despite the long line ordering online and waiting outside it was ready in a few minutes and the guy at the door was very helpful.

This is the best place to get bagels! Take advantage of using their app to order ahead of time so you don’t have to wait on line. You simply walk in and pick-up your order. This is a real time save…

Great vibe, lots of choice and phenomenal flavour. A big breakfast that will set you up perfectly for the day. A mistake try in nyc

Yummy! Love the bagels and so much choice. Good coffee too. Been having breakfast here every day through our visit and it adds to the NY experience

The BEST BAGELS EVER! And the cream cheese is to die for. We also went to Best Bagels and coffee, but that was a LIE! Liberty is the best by far.

This place makes incredible bagel sandwiches. They make all.of their flavored cream cheeses in-houes. I only gave it 4 stars because my second trip my sandwich was not as well made as my first visit. Rest assured if im in the city again I will make a trip back to the shop.

We had heard this place was ultra-popular because of their bagels, so we tried it for breakfast on a Friday morning. When we walked up, the place was packed (I mean packed!) and people were eating outside on the sidewalk where some tables have been placed and there's even a covered patio to use! Good sign, right? So we ordered our bagels and breakfast sandwiches and took them back to our hotel. They had a Halloween bagel so I thought I'd be festive and they that with pumpkin cream cheese. The flavor of the cream cheese was fine but not outstanding and the bagel itself was much chewier than I expected 🤔. The feedback from the group was the same thing about their bagels. They have a ton of good-looking cream cheese options and fun themed sandwiches so I would definitely order something here again but I wonder if the popularity is more based on history or the food? You'll have to decide for yourself.

vibrant and bustling spot for a quick and yummy bagel. classic nyc shop with copious amounts of sweet and savory. built my own bagel and it was solid. i ordered BYO bagel sandwich with everything bagel with egg whites, chipotle cream cheese, and turkey bacon. the bagel could have used a more generous serving of cream cheese, and overall the bagel was nothing ground breaking. but it was warm (freshly baked i may add!), delicious, quick, and hit the spot for me that morning. the manager was a gem and offered stickers to me as well. would go again.

Amin Sameni

Popular bagel spot with a huge variety of flavors and combinations. The bagels are fresh, chewy, and well made, and the rainbow bagels are a fun highlight that many people come specifically for. Very crowded and busy most of the time, with lots of options that can feel overwhelming, but service moves relatively fast given the volume. A solid stop if you want classic New York bagels with plenty of choice.

+14

Sabine

Colorful and fun experience. Expect to wait in line about 15-20 mins tops but very worth it. Once you get inside be ready with your order, would recommend to research before going lots of bagels and schmear to choose from. I am a somewhat purist so plain bagel and cream cheese for me but make it colorful please. Can't rate service higher since it's basically : what's your order, here's your bagel and get out from all the noise and standing shoulder to shoulder to the 30 people that are inside quite a small amount of space. Overall would recommend.

Seeta

This place is small but very popular. Since we were staying at a hotel across the street we ordered online and went to pick up. There was a queue outside the store, but an employee outside had everything under control. He was not only managing the queue but also handing out the online orders. We found the bagel sandwich much better than the bagel with just the cheese spread. The bagel sandwich was delicious.

Gianluca Bruno

If you're looking for NY bagels, you won't be disappointed by this place. It's very popular and there's always a line, but the service is fast, and efficient. Pro tip: make sure you know your order before approaching the counter. Lots of different bagels, handmade cream cheese, and tofu creams. The coffee is very decent. People come here mostly for the bagels and coffee, but they also offer sandwiches and other deli items.

+4

classic and vibrant spot for a quick and yummy bagel. classic nyc shop with copious amounts of sweet and savory. atmosphere is fun and colorful. \n\nbuilt my own bagel and it was solid. i ordered a…

pretty expensive and the inside is super narrow for how crowded it gets. food came out pretty quickly tho. have had better bagels in the city tho

Great food, comes out fast which was great. Lots of choices definitely recommend. Super busy so plan to wait in line a little while.

At Liberty Bagels you can have a bagel made up with a choice of several different types of bagel and many options of fillings. Your order at the back and collect at the front. prices are reasonable…

The staff were very welcoming and the atmosphere was exciting with queues at the break of dawn forming. Maybe I was just too excited to try this but to me the fillings did not have enough individual flavour and everything blended into the same taste, grease. I had a New Yorker on french toast as per the staff recommendation and the french toast bagel was fantastic but left me wanting something more from between the buns.

A great place to get bagels in midtown! Liberty bagels runs a tight ship, their system is quick and efficient for getting your meal quickly. There are maybe one or two small tables but otherwise it's…

The bagels are delicious but extremely overpriced. Worth the visit but if you walk into any deli you'll find the same thing for much cheaper (and won't even have to stay in line)

Don't worth the hype, it was crowded flavorless. And the staff were not nice. It's a tourist trap. Bagels were good but not plenty and very expensive for bagels. Try it if you are a tourist but don…

Craving a bagel after a red-eye, we decided to follow the crowd and check out Liberty. \n\nThe music was bumping and the line wrapped around the store. Service was quick so we didn't wait too long.…

I think their marketing is brilliant! I stood in line for a long time to purchase my bagels. Lots of people taking pictures of the rainbow bagel. The bagels are fine, but not fabulous. There are …

I think their marketing is brilliant! I stood in line for a long time to purchase my bagels. Lots of people taking pictures of the rainbow bagel. The bagels are fine, but not fabulous. There ar…

Rainbow bagel just for pictures! Savoury bagels were good but expensive compared with similar outlets nearby. Buy by dozen if you want value for money

We couldn’t wait to try it, the presentation was beautiful, the lines to get in super long, and the service was good, but the bagel was mediocre. I had the Bronx bomber, the bagel and the chicken w…

My brother and I went to breakfast here. I had two bagles, but I recommend only having one as the bagles are huge and have an excessive amount of cream cheese. I had the rainbow bagle with peanut b…

Heather G

Huge line out the door just to order. I had a bird poop on me. I thought the long line indicated it must be good but I was wrong. I ordered the Empire breakfast sandwich. It was rather bland. The bagel even seemed a little doughy. Took FOREVER for the food to come out after the order was finally placed. They need a better system. They just yell at everyone to go to the front of the store after you've placed your order. And everyone has to push their way through the sardine can to get to the front when their name is called. It would be helpful if they had the display board like Starbucks has so you know if you're anywhere near getting your food. If you do want to give a try, I'd see about ordering online. Seemed the best way to avoid the insanity. Some guy goes inside to get the orders and brings them outside to the people.

William

Not a tourist. Stopped by Liberty Bagels recently for a quick bite. The steakwich is still ok—good flavor a little less meat than in the past, but if you are hungry its good. Unfortunately, the salmon sandwich was a letdown. The portion was surprisingly small, the salmon barely visible, and the flavor just didn’t hit. At $16 and a 20 minute wait, it’s hard to justify when NYC has so many better options for food. Liberty Bagels has its moments, but based on this visit, it feels a bit overrated. Worth a try once, but I wouldn’t go out of my way next time.

They need to check orders before handing them out. Got back to my place to sit down and enjoy my breakfast and half my order was missing. I'm sure it would have been great but will never know!

Crazy busy with frazzled employees trying to rush through every order to get through the line of 50+ people. I am gluten and dairy free so I was really excited when I saw they had gluten free bagels and dairy free cream cheese. I was considerably less excited once I took a bite. Save your money and the hassle of the crowd. There are better places for a gluten free bagel. Edit: my sister got a regular bagel with maple bacon cream cheese..she also hated it.