Bagel Boss — Restaurant in New York

Buying bagles in New York can be overwhelming, with slow lines, crowded shops, and yelling over the counter multiple times to place an order. My experience at Bagel Boss was quite the opposite - while the line seemed fairly long and the store was not small, we moved quickly through the line because the employees operated with an efficiency that I had never seen before. One employee asked me for my order at the beginning of the line and remembered everything, so I spent my time in line chatting with friends and didn't have to worry about repeating my order. As I got towards the end of the line, an employee asked multiple people at once if they wanted any tea or coffee, and once again remembered everything and prepared it in time such that it was ready before anyone was checking out. The employee operating the register punched in my order while finishing the credit card/receipt process for the customer in front of me, saving time in a checkout process that can otherwise be pretty slow. Overall, it was very easy to order what I wanted and I never felt anxious.

The egg sandwich that I ordered was fantastic - the everything bagel it was on was soft and flavorful. I ended up going back the next day to get the same thing. While they have a great selection of cream cheeses, I wish that their bagel...

If you are looking for a great bagel and cup of coffee, definitely visit this place. Visiting from out of town and decided to try this place for breakfast one day as it had excellent reviews. I got an everything with scallion cream cheese...it was probably the best bagel I've ever had. I'm not sure how I can have bagels in the future without comparing it to that bagel, and am truly sad that scallion cream cheese isn't a thing where I live. Had a cup of coffee, they make it for you. Usually, someone else adding the ratio for me means it won't be the best coffee, too strong or too creamy, and I wasn't expecting a super great cup. I was wrong....coffee was fantastic! That was the best quick breakfast I've had in a long time. My husband had a Bran muffin that was super yummy, not like most bran muffins.

We tried a different bagel place the next day, wasn't as good, and came back a second time. First time, we were the only ones there and just ordered at the register. Second time had a few folks in after us. We didn't know you order at the window. We had been waiting at the register to order, and we would have taken our place in line again, but they kindly still took our order. Friendly staff. Clean place....

Bagel Boss Murray Hill is the perfect neighborhood bagel shop — the kind of place that makes you want to become a regular after just one visit. The bagels? Absolutely massive — we’re talking “you could use one as a pillow” big — yet somehow still light, airy, and perfectly chewy. Each bite is a delightful mix of crisp exterior and fluffy interior, proving they’ve mastered the art of the perfect bagel.

The variety is fantastic — whether you’re craving a classic everything bagel with cream cheese, a sweet cinnamon raisin, or a bold jalapeño cheddar, there’s something for everyone. Even your gluten-free friend or picky eater will leave happy.

The shop itself is spotless, and the staff couldn’t be friendlier — warm smiles, quick service, and always happy to recommend their favorites. It’s the kind of place that feels like part of the community, where locals gather and visitors leave wishing they lived closer.

🥯 Don’t just grab one — you’ll regret it. Stock up for the week because these bagels are too good to last long in...