Johanna

I‘ve been there - after hearing they have the best toasted bagels. We ordered the open ones with tomatoes. And yes - for me the best bagels, i tried. The atmosphere was nice, the people very friendly. I can also recommend the fantastic ginger lemonade! Worth a visit!

Julia W

The best lox bagel I’ve ever had in my life ($16). The tomato and cream cheese bagel is great too ($7). I love their concept of serving the bagel in half so you can easily split with a friend.

Honest Reviews

Everyone has hyped this place up, and honestly, it lived up to the expectations. The bagel is a work of art. It’s made fresh, thin, well flavored, and the ratio of bagel to cream cheese is perfect. The toppings were fresh and incredible. Staff was helpful in ordering as well. Place gets busy (for obvious reasons), so aim to find a seat if you are with someone.

Nathaniel Larson

My favorite, and from an unbiased perspective, the best bagels in NYC. Even a plain sourdough bagel is glorious to behold, and just listen to the crackle! If it’s not the most classic, then so sue me, I don’t want the most classic. Also I’m addicted to the lox on a sesame bagel. Help.

Mindodoo

Their bagels are the best toasted bagels I’ve ever had in my life. They just made it hard for us to find this same level of toasted bagels back in our hometown.😅 We ordered 2 opened sandwiches: Tomatoes ($7) and Smoked Salmon ($15). Tomatoes ones are the MVP for us. The bagel is toasted till crunchy. Tomatoes are sweet and just a little sour. Top with olive oil, black pepper and salt. They are just the best combinations. Smoked salmon one also tasty with a balance between Salmon, cream cheese and red onion. It was just as good as it looked but nothing beyond expectation.

Juan Marte

Visiting Brooklyn? Make Apollo Bagels your first stop. Their smoked salmon is out-of-this-world, velvety, flavorful, and easily among the best I’ve ever had. Wash it down with their crisp lemonade infused with a subtle kick of ginger, and you’ll be set for the day. The staff is quick, the space is spotless, and the AC is cranking (a blessing in the summer heat). Whether you’re exploring the neighborhood or just looking for a great bite, this place is a must-try.

+17

Gillian Dias

It is definitely worth the hype! These bagels were fantastic fresh and tasty. We had to wait about 20 minutes in line. They said it would be longer. It went very fast so don’t be turned away by that… a few people left because of it but they are organized and quick. There’s a nice park across the street so we went there to eat them. Don’t miss out on this gem! Loved the salmon and cream cheese with capers and fresh dill and the tomato and cream cheese. Yummmmm!

Amandip Kaur

This is my third time back and I can say with full confidence that this place has consistent quality and excellent service every single time. Staff is very kind and seating is clean and spacious. 10/10 bagel shop; I rank the freshly squeezed orange juice as my all time favorite in New York City :) This is my bagel ranking here so far: 1. Cream cheese & tomato 2. Jelly & butter 3. Smoked Salmon 4. Everything with scallion cream cheese

Starasia Starr

Not your typical bagel shop, but as a lifelong New Yorker, I know bagels, and these were fantastic. Normally I would never get my bagel toasted, but I just went with what they were offering, and it was crispy and crunchy and oh so good. You have to get the everything bagel. Is there ever any other choice? The whitefish seemed salty, but it all went together. I was surprised to see dill on the salmon, but it worked. No atmosphere but plenty of tables and a working bathroom.

Bry T

I had been seeing a lot of buzz about Apollo Bagels and finally decided to check it out. Walking in, I have to admit the overall vibe and aesthetic were really cute definitely one of those spots where you don’t mind snapping a quick picture before digging in. The presentation of the bagels themselves is also really nice, and you can tell they put thought into the look of the place. As for the food, the bagels have a really unique texture. It’s not your average New York bagel, and that part actually impressed me. The chew and crispness stood out and showed that they are doing something a little different from the traditional style. Flavor-wise, the bagels were solid, and I can see why people enjoy them. That being said, if you’re going here expecting a hearty breakfast that will keep you full for hours, you might walk away disappointed. The portions felt a little light for the price, and even though the quality was good, it just didn’t have that satisfying, sustaining factor I usually look for in a bagel shop. Overall, Apollo Bagels is worth trying once for the unique texture and the aesthetic experience, but for me it falls short on value. Cute place, tasty bagels, but not the kind of spot I’d rely on to start my day feeling full.

Kara Holmes

After all the hype about this place when I found out there’s one in Brooklyn I finally decided to go. I got the smoked salmon bagel very delicious almost perfect. They have a small menu but everything was delicious. They also have good seating.

+1

Joseph Flanagan

The line was nearly out the door when we got there. But it went quickly. Their menu is small: three types of bagels (plain, sesame, everything), your choice of butter, cream cheese, lox, or tomato, and that’s it - simple, delicious bagels. Very nice crust, but I prefer a less airy, more dense bagel. They have plenty of seating but it’s not the type of place to get comfortable. Understandable since they are so busy.

Cued

Got the salmon bagel. The bagel itself is fantastic. The cream cheese and salmon were fine but nothing special. Rest of the topics were the same. But the price for what you get is ridiculous. Worth getting the raw bagels and making the sandwich yourself with better quality toppings. Otherwise just skip. Seems like the kind of place that was smart with paying influencers and got into main stream discourse for being good (but not great) and then doubled their prices.