Bagels by the Bay
Bagel · Staten Island
Deals available
Be flexible, save more
Be flexible, save more
About Bagels by the Bay
Welcome to Bagels by the Bay, your premier destination for fresh, handcrafted bagels in Staten Island. As you step into our cozy establishment on Bay Street, you'll be enveloped by the inviting aroma of freshly baked goods and greeted with a warm smile from our knowledgeable staff. We pride ourselve...
Welcome to Bagels by the Bay, your premier destination for fresh, handcrafted bagels in Staten Island. As you step into our cozy establishment on Bay Street, you'll be enveloped by the inviting aroma of freshly baked goods and greeted with a warm smile from our knowledgeable staff. We pride ourselves on getting to know each and every one of our customers, ensuring that your visit is nothing short of exceptional. Our menu boasts an impressive selection of signature sandwiches, including our famous Monte Cristo and Reuben, as well as a variety of creative bagel options. But what truly sets us apart is the quality of our ingredients – from the freshest cream cheese to the highest-quality meats – all carefully selected to ensure that every bite is nothing short of perfect. Whether you're in the mood for a quick breakfast pick-me-up or a satisfying lunch, we've got you covered. Our friendly staff will be happy to assist you with any special requests and make sure your visit is a memorable one.
What Customers Say About Bagels by the Bay
Bagels by the Bay is a local favorite known for fresh, delicious bagels and a wide variety of cream cheeses. Customers rave about the friendly, attentive service and the overall welcoming atmosphere. Some negative reviews mention overpricing or rude service from specific employees.
Popular Dishes
Best For
Tip: Enjoy the fresh bagels and wide variety of cream cheese options. Be sure to check your receipt to avoid potential overcharges.
Features
What to see nearby
Data from Wikidata
Explore the area around Bagels by the Bay
Bagels by the Bay is located in Staten Island, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
Historical Heritage
- Saint John's Church (A 255m) — landmarked church in Staten Island, New York Monumentos Históricos de Nueva York
Religious Buildings
- St. Mary's Church (A 350m) — building in New York City, United States of America
Parks & Gardens
- Reinhard E Kaltenmeier Playground (A 348m) — park in the United States of America
- John E White Playground (A 682m) — park in Richmond County, New York, United States of America
- Arthur Von Briesen Park (A 837m) — park in the United States of America
Other Points of Interest
- Buono Beach (A 331m) — public beach in Staten Island, New York
Data from Wikidata
Frequently asked questions about Bagels by the Bay
Bagels by the Bay Staten Island Reviews
The best food served by the best people. Very attentive, quick, and everything is fresh to order. Best bagel shop on the island by far!
Bagels by the Bay is fantastic. The food was delicious and super fresh, and the service was outstanding. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that I was satisfied. They were even kind enough to let me use their charger when my phone was dead. Great customer service is a big deal. Highly recommend!
Great guys the bagels are always good an fresh an they always make my dog eggs I especially love the chocolate mousse muffins they are delicious...
Cute, local neighborhood, bagel shop with the freshest bagels and yummy flavors of cream cheese.
We visited Bagels by the Bay on Bay Street during our Thanksgiving trip, and it reminded us exactly why we came back for a second time. We first discovered this place last December, and it was so good we knew we had to return — and this time we brought our son and daughter-in-law with us. We ordered bagels with blueberry cream cheese, a blueberry Danish, and breakfast sandwiches (sausage & egg and ham & egg on fresh bagels). Everything was impeccable. Fresh, flavorful, and made exactly the way you want breakfast to taste. The staff here is truly something special. They’re warm, friendly, and honestly couldn’t be nicer. They even remembered us when we walked in on Day 2 — that kind of hospitality keeps people coming back. If you're anywhere near Bay Street, don’t miss this spot. Great food, great people, and absolutely worth the return trip. We’ll be back again, no question.
Husband brought back several danishes and they were delicious and well priced!!
Highly highly recommend! Everyone in there was so friendly & welcoming. Definitely a place to stop in if you wanna true New York bagel!
It's one of the best bagel spots around. They are fresh, chewy, and made right. The tuna salad is on point, and the staff keeps things moving. Real New York vibes. I'm definitely coming back.
Known for their bagels, but don’t sleep on the sandwiches—this place nails both! The Monte Cristo is my usual favorite, but the Reuben totally surprised me with how incredible it was. Plus, the owners are super friendly. Definitely worth a visit!
My favorite bagel place in Staten Island and I’ve been everywhere - the bagels are fresh are made on premises, all the ingredients are always fresh and good quality too, the prices are good and the bagels are always loaded. I also love their customer service, they’re attentive and really funny. Roy will go above and beyond for you. Highly recommended to anyone, stop by and you will love it!
Walk into this fine establishment on any given morning, and you will be greeted by the smell of bagels, baked fresh on the premises. You will also notice that everything — from the floor, to the meats, cream cheeses, and lunch items, are meticulously displayed. You could eat off the floor here. That is saying a whole lot. But it is not nearly the whole story— everyone who comes in here gets greeted as a neighbor. Most have a story or two to impart to the guys behind the counter. And these guys are listeners. And everyone leaves with a smile. That is not just a great business— that is the power of human interaction. It is called kindness, and kindness, dear friends, is everything.
Best bagels on Staten Island without a doubt. I've tried many other bagel stores on Staten Island but, no one comes close to their bagels taste and crisp bagels. They also have a variety of different cream cheeses. Lastly, their coffee is the best as well. You won't regret it.
This place is my favorite bagel place out of every borough in nyc and I grew up on bagels. They make it a point to get to know each and every person that comes in to their store. They will remember your face, your order, your family. Everything. Their bagels are consistent and delicious. Their egg sandwiches never disappoint. I will go out of my way entirely just to get my breakfast from them. I love you guys!
Reading previous reviews, I'm areslly confused how this place thinks they can be hours late with an order and then threaten a patron. The Soup Nazi reference is hilarious, if this is true. So often, small business owners do some pretty interesting mental gymnastics to kill their own business. Decent bagels, ok prices, nice interior.
Food and coffee fine, way overpriced though and pretty sure was overcharged. Make sure to get an Itemized Receipt! Won’t ever return.
Ive been coming here for years. Usually on Sunday mornings. My wife usually heads in with my daughter for breakfast. When family comes over i usually spoil them with bagels on the bay. Today i went in ordered 3 egg plain bagel. I was given 3 everything bagels. Simple mistake. But to the older gentleman in the glasses it wasn't. It was the end of the world. He told me he shouldn't take them back because i “touched” them and he shouldn't replace them, he knows I ordered everything bagels.” It’s a shame cause i really enjoy coming in with my daughter and wife. Their breakfast is amazing not taking that away. But the employee was extremely disrespectful and i cannot support that. All the workers here usually amazing. Such a shame all this over 5 dollars.
Man that works the counter with white hat at 11am on 6-17-2025 was absolutely rude to me over a plastic bag. As a uber driver I didn’t expect him to act so rudely infront of customers and other employees. Owner should have a talk with him over respect to people in the community. Makes the business look horrible.
Sign in to leave a review
Sign inRemove ads and manage your menu
Explore Your Area
Bloom Cafe
Maizal
L&R Pizza & Pasta
Pastavino
Campo Bello Restaurante
Sofia's Taqueria
Cuore d'Abruzzo
Lakruwana
El palacio de los buñuelos
Taco Bell
20 Photos
Explore Bagels by the Bay's photos
About Bagels by the Bay
How to get there
1231 Bay St, Staten Island, NY 10305
Highlights
Services
Dining Options
Restaurant Info
Amenities
The Neighborhood
Location
1231 Bay St, Staten Island, NY 10305
📍 Explore the Neighborhood
Upcoming Events
Kinky Boots Movie Screening
05 Jun. 2026, 19:00
St. George Theatre
Gaspare Randazzo
06 Jun. 2026, 20:00
St. George Theatre
The 15th Annual Minty Awards
07 Jun. 2026, 19:00
St. George Theatre
Staten Island FerryHawks vs. Hagerstown Flying Boxcars
10 Jun. 2026, 18:30
SIUH Community Park
landmarked church in Staten Island, New York
public beach in Staten Island, New York
park in the United States of America
building in New York City, United States of America
park in Richmond County, New York, United States of America
park in the United States of America
Gaming
🎮 Earn Points While You Explore!
Play Find Me and redeem points for discounts at Bagels by the Bay and other restaurants
Earn Points at Bagels by the Bay!
Play Find Me and redeem rewards here
Earn extra points and redeem them for rewards at Bagels by the Bay
🏆 Rewards at Bagels by the Bay
10% Discount
At Bagels by the Bay
Free Appetizer
On your next visit
VIP Table
Premium experience
to redeem rewards and earn points
📋 How Do Rewards Work?
Play Find Me
Every 100 score points = 1 reward point
Collect Points
Workers earn 2x points per game
Redeem Rewards
Discounts, free food and VIP experiences
Is it yours? Claim it FREE!
Remove ads and manage your menu