No-contact delivery
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Leos Bagels in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
Delivery
Yes
Drive-through
Yes
In-store pick-up
Yes
In-store shopping
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Same-day delivery
Yes
Dine-in
No
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Dining options
Breakfast
Yes
Planning
Quick visit
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 212-785-4700
Site: https://leosbagels.com/
Site: https://leosbagels.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:6AM–3PM
- Tuesday:6AM–3PM
- Wednesday:6AM–3PM
- Thursday:6AM–3PM
- Friday:6AM–3PM
- Saturday:7AM–4PM
- Sunday:7AM–4PM
Comments (199)
First time trying and I’m normally a die hard Tompkins square fan but these were SOLID. I got a pumpernickel with Nova Scotia salmon & plain cream cheese. Went back the next day for a cinnamon raisin with plain cream cheese. Absolutely delish and highly recommend
I was so looking forward to my lox bagel from New York. I wish I had chosen a place with tables because I ordered The Traditional lox bagel sandwich and ate in the nearby park and it was a huge mess. The salmon and cream cheese kept sliding out of the sides and there were an excessive amount of onions on it. I really wish I had gone with the lox schmear under my circumstances. The salmon however was delicious and fresh along with bagel. I think had I had a table I would have enjoyed a lot more.
Love how this place is full of locals in line. Really good bagels and it’s by the water so you can take your food there! It moves pretty quickly as well.
We recently visited the city for the first time!! What a wonderful experience we had! I can’t wait to come back to NYC! We couldn’t leave with out stopping in for one of NYC’s famous iconic Bagels! We did our homework and all all arrows pointed us to Leo’s Bagels! I had an everything bagel with sun dried tomatoes and garlic cream cheese spread! Best damn thing I’ve ever eaten!! Thanks Leo’s for completing our trip! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Move other all other bagel shops! Been going to Leo’s for 5 years now and it never disappoints. Super fresh and busy spot but worth it!!!!! Give them a shot 🥰
The bagels and their fillings are deliciousThe place was so crowded for a good reasonLong line will wait for youWe got smoked salmon and Hebrew Salami with spring onion, tomato on everything bagelThey are worth the wait but I wished for a second the bagels were a bit softerI had a hard time chewing the breadI would like recommend it
My god, pre COVID this was the trip of a lifetime. So glad I hit up Leos on this trip. Huge bagels and fantastic construction. Bar none.
I ordered the The Leo, Omelette on Everything bagel. Tastes good; creamy omelette with fish and the bagel is nice. Eat at the park the Garden nearby and share some of your bread with the birds. Would go back and try other selections.
Leo’s Bagel’s was amazing - we got the Everything Bagel toasted with Tofu Scallion Cream Cheese, and the Everything Bagel toasted with Jalapeño Cream Cheese. The service was really fast, and we thoroughly enjoyed both. Definitely recommend for the quintessial NYC bagel experience!
These bagels are incredible! We got one plain bagel and was blown away with how good it tasted. The outside was the perfect crispness and the inside was very soft. It was busy Friday morning when we went but the staff did a great job of getting everyone through. I would highly recommend this place if you haven’t tried it yet!
Great bagels in downtown NYC. Always a queue but the staff move amazingly fast.
Leos is far and away one of the best bagel shops in NYC... their sandwiches are superb... Nova Scotia salmon and black cod with the works is worth a short wait during weekend brunch. Best pumpernickel bagel Ive ever had.
Way too hard to chew, almost like stale bagel chewiness. The staff was also pretty uptight. There was a brief wait, but line moved quickly. Not worth the commute and wait.
Leos Bagel continues a New York Tradition with perfect New York Style bagels, cream cheeses and Lox for days.
The bagels were ok; they are very filling, but lacking in flavor. The line was long and I didn’t feel it was worth the wait. I would choose other bagel spots over this place.
A must when visiting NYC! Don’t be intimidated by the long line, it moves very fast. The bagels are delicious and the girl at the cash register runs that shop like a boss. We bought some bagels to fly back home with us and they were great. My favorite was everything bagel. Coffee was great too.
Great bagels and bagel sandwiches. The employees are brusque but kind and helpful. It can get very crowded though, even on weekdays. The lox sandwiches there are fantastic! I love to get a small glass sphere of Martinellis to have with it in the nearby Battery Park.
Most delicious bagels in the area, by far. the only problem, the endless queue for waiting - especially at rush hour. What you get though, really rewards you!
The bagels are okay, but not worth the wait. Try to avoid coming in during rush hours as apparently they rush your orders as well. My bagels were apparently not thoroughly toasted. If you have time to spare, there are a lot more good bagel places in Queens.
Delicious bagels! There are so many bagel places to try out in Manhattan but this one is a must if you’re in the area, it has such a cute vibe and atmosphere inside and the staff is so friendly and sweet. 10/10 recommend!
They arent as tasty as they used to be before pandemic. People still rave about them because there arent any other legitimate bagel options within their vicinity. Id give them 5 stars pre-pandemic but something happened with the quality after things reopened. Staff still works very hard and service is still good. Obviously demand still high too but if youre on the move to another city spot, try to find another bagel place so you can compare.
Great place to eat a bagel. Again, for us, the simpler the better. The plain bagel with butter is just amazing. The multigrain bagel could haven been more toasted to make it even better but it was also good. The plain bagel with eggs and cheddar was really good, according to his opinion ☺️ If you are in the financial district, please stop here🤤
Awesome bagels and worth the wait. You could call beforehand to avoid waiting though.Update 2022: the quality of the pastrami has gone lower but the bagels are still great. Compare the photo from 2019 to 2022
Great bagels, all the cream cheese flavors are nice, giving four stars since I received sun dried tomato everything bagel instead of roasted garlic. It was a busy day with many people though, great taste.
Fantastic bagels, but they forgot the bacon I paid extra for.
Small shop, blink and you’ll miss it. Slightly on the pricier side but expected for FiDi. Definitely does the job for a good NYC bagelProTip: walk a few blocks to Pier 11 for a nice view to enjoy with your breakfast
Best bagel’s in town! You will probably need to wait some minutes (because there is often a waiting queue) but it‘s definitely worth it. Try the „Everything Bagel“ … so delicious!
Tastes fresh and yummy! Youll probably have to wait at least 30 mins in line and after you order though!
The wait for their bagels was worth it. My mom and I stopped in on our last morning in the city for breakfast. We took our sandwiches to go and ate them by battery park. Definitely will visit again the next time Im in FiDi.Downside, no tables, so you will have to take it to go.
The best bagels in the area, and probably the city. We named our dog Leo (Im not kidding). The BECA and the Hanover Hangover are our go-to orders, but the scallion cream cheese is a favorite alternative for something lighter. The employees are so kind -- if you want a great bagel, Leos is going to give you exactly that.
Leo’s is a staple of lower Manhattan. Above average NY bagels at a reasonable price. I live in the area and probably order from here once a week. Have never messed up my online pick up order!The rest of my review is meant for new customers. Leo’s is a small place with the line almost always out the door. That said, if/when you go to Leo’s, there is no reason to hug the door frame like it’s your long lost lover coming back from war. The inside line can fit, maybe, 5-6 people. If you can’t clear the doorway, then wait outside until you can. The line doesn’t move super fast so you will still have plenty of time to figure out your order once inside. If the weather outside sucks then bring an umbrella. Plenty of people order pick-up and delivery so when you block the door you only slow down the process for everyone. Along those lines, if you’re in a party of more than 2 people - send one person in to order and/or just order online. It’s a SMALL space and all 6 people in your party do not need to wait 3 feet from the cashier. The order is still gonna take 15-20 minutes and you’re just blocking the pathway for people who ordered before you (online or in person).
Nice, fresh bagels. They are large. A single bagel is a reasonable size portion and the fillings are very generous! Loved every bite of it.
Bacon, egg and cheese, toasted, everything bagel and a shirt walk to Battery Park. All up, a seriously enjoyable experience.
The bagels are very good but (as others have already noted) very expensive when compared to other bagel shops and the place is kinda sceney so prepare to wait in line. That being said, the pastrami, egg, and cheese on a pumpernickel is 10000% worth waiting in line for and will cure a hangover. The service is 10/10. If you want a bagel here, order ahead and pick up and don’t think about the locational upcharge.Weekends are insane (read: 20-30 minutes in line) so seriously just place your order ahead of time and avoid the chaos.
Loooooong lines but well worth it! We got 3 types of bagels - the Traditional (with smoked salmon and cream cheese), the Aunt Rebecca, and one more that I cant remember (I believe it was a breakfast one). We were impressed with all of them!
When I am in nyc I stop and buy. The best. Back in NYC seeing friends and the first stop was Leos, I had to get my bakers dozen, everything, pumpernickel, sesame and garlic bagels 🥯. Always a line and fast paced. Lots of options as sandwiches or smears. One of best bagels in the world 🌎 👌 🙌 ❤.
Very good bagels to grab and go. Their fillings are delicious but you know…quite filling! Good bang for your buck as they will be a nice fulfilling meal.
Unfortunately not to recommend,t incredibly unfriendly and incapable staff.We ordered two bagels - while one arrived immediately, the other one was promised to come in a minute. 15 minutes later and several requests from our side, the cashier asked for the FIRST time in the kitchen if they, maybe lost the order. Turned out they did - and it took them another 5 minutes to prepare it. It was handed over without ANY excusing words and my comment was answered with a shoulder shrug.It can happen to lose an order - if it is swiftly dealt with and handed over with a sorry, no problem. But the attitude and the way this was handled is shameful
Absolutely fantastic. I got the corned beef on everything bagel, loved it!
It has a line in the mornings but I recommend ordering online and then picking it up. The bagel is huge! Def split it between two people. It’s amazing
Pretty decent bagel in a nice part of the city so expect high prices. The bagel itself was good but they were really cheap with the cream cheese which is a little disappointing
Fine enough bagels, but they messed up both of my bagel orders. Also, if youre considering waiting in line, its not worth it. Go somewhere else.
I come here often and had a few mistakes with my order. I recently got two breakfast sandwiches and they forgot to add the bacon on BOTH! Wasted money!! I don’t understand how this happens. Focus please!! I don’t want to not come here anymore cuz it is good food!
Wonderful bagels! The lax is a must try!
Wonderful bagels. Good quality and size. And a nice square at 1 minute walking distance to eat. Perfect spot
Bagels were a bit stale, but good taste. Recommend having bagel toasting if you’re getting em after noon.
That was pastrami sandwich has inside!! 99% of fat! Definitely not worth visiting this place 😢
Decent bagel. There’s usually a line out the door in the mornings so you can tell it’s a neighborhood favorite. Giant menu - we got avocado on whole wheat everything. Service was quick and fast.
I had the hangover bagel and it has been by far the best bagel I have ever had. There can be a line that takes 20 to 30 mins to go through, but its worth the wait in my opinion.
Delicious bagel, be patient because there is line to buy them
Went early morning when they opened. Line was reasonable and moved quickly. Staff was friendly and helpful. I got a beagle sandwich with Smoked salmon and it was good. Also got a regular beagle with plain cream cheese also very good. I would recommend this place and eat there again.
Horrible experience. Paid almost $30 for two bagels and then was told after they didn’t have the ingredients to make them. No refund for their error seemed fair to them as well. Would not recommend
Delicious fresh tasty bagels. Had the vegetable cream cheese. Tasted homemade. Good coffee too.
Amazing choice of bagels - more than 10 different kind of bagels. It is very hard to select which one you would like to try ! You can have sweet one or a salted one - there is a large of option on toppings ! You can also have fruit and yoghurt. The staff is friendly and very quick. After 8.00 you can expect a small queue due to the success of the shop !
Yum! Great bagels with generous fillings. Totally the New York style—crispy edge and soft filling.
First place we stopped for breakfast when getting into town for vacation. Bagel breakfast sandwiches were really good. It was really busy but the line went really fast. No room to eat there, but that seems to be the norm. I would recommend this Place to anyone looking for a good quick bite to eat.
I love lox on a good bagel! And this was it! Omg! These bagels (and lox) were so fresh, big and fluffy! The cream cheese, capers and lox ratio were so perfect! The bagel was so big, it’s a totally shareable portion! They had a rainbow bagel and since it was different we had to give it a try! It was so yummy too! We had it with scrambled eggs,peppers, cheese and ham. They were amazing!
Having lived in NYC for the past 10 years and having eaten a lot of bagels, this is hands down my favorite bagel spot!!! My go to is either multi grain or health grain, extra toasted, with delicious spinach dill tofu spread, avocado, alfalfa sprouts, and cucumber! Crunchy, creamy, filling, delicious! Very quick service. Grab your bagel and coffee and enjoy at any nearby park :)
Yummy bagels for good money. Depends at what time you go there you might need to queue. Great choices of every kind of bagels and toppings. Worth the visit, when you are in the financial district looking for good bagel place.
First time i ate it and love it. Next time i will get it again.
Always busy so that should speak for how good the bagels are. the customer service is wonderful even while busy they make sure to get to everyone.
Breakfast with a friend in the Queen Elizabeth II Park several steps away from Leos. I asked for the soup of the day but was told they dont have any at this location. Is there another location of Leos? The everything bagel was crisp on the outside and chewy inside, perfection. Yes, Russ and Daughters cream cheese is better but Leos is right around the corner. Stop in to Leonidas by the park for a coffee, its incredible. The line moves very quickly, dont be put off by it.
Better than average bagel, but not the best in NYC. Quite popular so expect a line to get your bagel. Large menu with many speciality samdwhichs. Average prices. Would return if I was in the area.
Small place great fresh bagels. Go early on Sundays or Saturday, there’s usually a line around the corner!!! Or just order online but expect a one hour pickup time during prime times
Great bagel shop with some old school bagels. Lines can be long, very long, in the morning so if youre going for breakfast budget extra time. Theyll often thin out by 11 or 12 so if youre just looking for a bagel fix go later. They also have plenty of vegan schmears and toppings if thats your jam (and theyre pretty good too). Worth checking out
Best Bagel in downtown.Generous and high quality fillings. Smoked fish is excellent.A bit of a queue but it moves fast and worth the wait.Pricy but it is Manhattan.Would recommend if you are Hungry!
I knew I had made the right call when we walked up and saw a line out the door. The bagels were fantastic, and big enough to share. The menu also had a good selection of bagel sandwiches.
Look, Leo’s is great. But, if you’re from NJ or, dare I say, Long Island, you’ve had better bagels before. For everyone else, you’ll probably put Leo’s in your top 3.If it’s Saturday or Sunday morning (and you’re hungover) set an alarm for 9, order on seamless, fall back asleep and it’ll be there by 1015. Order any later and you’ll be having bagels for lunch.
The female who works at cashier very professional and active but a couple of staff works in the back they are kind unprofessional with the delivery person, the order was ready they keep it for long they dont even care just give you order like nothing happens, I dont whats wrong with back room staff! today the second time they couldnt find my order and I have to wait 40 minutes until they make it all over again they need someone who pays attention!!!
The BEST NY Bagels! True, chewy, full flavored--no shortcuts here--boiled and baked to PERFECTION! Great customer service too!! Called ahead then Ubered from Times Square to bring home 2-dozen everything bagels. (Theiir Bakers Dozen is 14!)
The bagel and lox are legendary. I would definitely love to go there again. The long wait lines are justified
Freaking love the bagels here and the service is some of the best. They have a great menu selection and the service staff are super friendly too.
Stopped by Leos to get breakfast before our bike tour and the first thing we noticed was the line was out the door so be prepared for that. I tried one of there breakfast sandwiches on a bagel and while the sandwich was big and I was given alot of food I was disappointed because I asked for no cheese but I was still given cheese. Overall pretty good though.
One of the most delicious bagels Ive had in life. I could taste the freshness in every bite. I got the whole wheat everything bagel toasted with sun dried tomato and scallion cream cheese with a side of fresh grapefruit juice. My partner tried the sesame bagel toasted with garlic cream cheese and a fresh orange juice. They were both great! The lines are sometimes long, but it is totally worth it. It is ONLY take-out and they dont have much space or seating inside. I chose to walk a few streets and eat it on the pier by the river - a great decision, indeed!
Got a sausage egg and cheese on an everything bagel. Super filling and quite delicious!
Wish I could give them zero stars, I cannot believe that people think this place is good. A sesame bagel with a bit of cream cheese is $6, that is crazy. A bit of cheese spread cost as much as the whole container in the supermarket and their bagels taste like nothing. you can literally get the same thing at every NYC deli. Not to mention the line for this place, this whole drama about Leos bagels is ridiculous. I guess thats bc there is really not any other bagel place around. also, it grosses me out that I see so many rats around that store at night.
Dellllicious. This was my first NY bagel experience and it was a great one. Lines long out the door on a Saturday morning. Very generous portions of cream cheese and hearty meats in the sandwiches. Friendly workers who were working hard to get through the line
Great bagels! We waited in a short line on a Saturday morning, but they were worth it!
A little more expensive than other bagel options but the food quality was pretty good. We really enjoyed strawberry cream cheese on a cinnamon raisin bagel. We also did a Classic Club on an everything bagel. The bagel itself was good and so were most of the ingredients but the turkey was super dry. We had to add mustard to make it eatable.
Delicious bacon egg and cheese sandwiches. Probably the best in lower manhattan. But come come early in the morning if you dont want to wait in line.
Long lines, definitely order ahead. Loud music + facemask (is a must) + glass to protect employees = very hard to order your food, then when you go to the cashier they ask you AGAIN what did you order. Why can I just order at the cashier and then wait for my food? Whenever I visit Manhattan again would probably stop here again
They forgot a bagel in my order, which I paid for plus a 10% tip. Picked up in a sealed bag with the receipt listing my full order. Not cool.
Always our first stop whenever we visit NYC. Bagels are fresh and tasty. Best in New York.
Outstanding bagels. Its a great go-to if youre in FiDi. Onion bagel with scallion cream cheese every time.
Even later on a Friday morning, the line was out the door and down the street a bit. Their bagel sandwiches are delicious, and they had a good variety of options for cream cheese and toppings. The employees are polite and welcoming, but definitely have an emphasis on moving quickly, which I love.
The bagels here are DELICIOUS. And the crew are super professional and courteous - there was a huge line Sunday morning but this little bagel shop was run like a well-oiled machine. Great food, great service!
Long lines in the morning. Takes atleast 20-30 mins to get a bagel. The employees are friendly and helpful. Bagels are big and filling. Didnt understand their toasting process coz I ordered double toasted but the bagels were not that toasted. They also have coffee and sandwiches.
Phenomenal bagels and quick service. Each bagel is huge, and there are so many types of cream cheese and they really pile it on. Their iced tea was also really nice!
A very good New York bagel. they are not shy when adding the cream cheese so make sure to ask for less if its not your thing. small little shop that gets through its orders pretty quick
Small shop like most. Bagels were good but a little too hard for me. I got the olive cream cheese and that was amazing! Will go back just for that in the future. There were a lot of people working and it seemed to run efficiently but I think more than one person should have been doing to walk in lines. There were alot doing pickups and stuff with the line 30 people deep.
Get the hangover breakfast bagel!!! Queue was actually worth it ;) can walk down to the waterside and enjoy your bagel!
Good bagels with reasonable spread varietiesSome options for drinks also.A bit slow on the services
Garlic bagel with sun dried spread. Get outta here. Good food and better service.
Great bagels, friendly staff, in and out quickly. Cant ask for much more.
Great bagel shop!! Fast service.
Probably the best bagel I’ve ever eaten. I went two days in a row and risked being late to the airport because it was that good. The line was down the block both mornings but it moves pretty quick and is honestly worth it.
Decent bagels. We only had to wait 5 minutes (showed up at 10am).Other reviews said the wait time can be extremely long - the bagels are good but definitely not worth waiting 30 minutes.
Absolutely delicious food, if you are visiting New York and want the bagel experience this is a must. The staff were a bit grumpy (hence why not 5☆), but otherwise a good experience
I forgot to take the pics of my bagel, it was great and already recommended to my friends.
Ordered my bagels for pickup because I was staying close by. They were 20 minutes past the estimated time (55 minutes after placing my order). It was very crowded and I wasn’t in a rush so gave it a pass. However, when I finally got my bagel, I only got one of the two I ordered. I called back twice from my phone and once from my friends phone and was put on hold the first time and hung up on the other times. Couldn’t go talk in person because I had to leave the city so I paid for a bagel I never even got. Terrible service. The bagel I did get was good, but don’t recommend the place.
This is without a doubt one of the best bagel places in NYC. If you are around get in line. Its definitely worthy. I would recommend the Nova or lox sandwiches they are both delicious. The staff is very nice and attentive.
Something, I truly miss after working at Wall St. Leo Bagels was something, I loved going back to for fresh Bagels and delicious Jalapeno Cream Cheese.
Awesome people! Awesome food if you want a good bagel at a good price would recommend coming here. Take it from me Im from Texas and I would come back just for these bagels! 👌 Best in New York
Worth the long wait. The lines move so quick! The employees are so nice. Very good bagels
While the bagels are delicious, I went for lunch and ordered lox on a bagel. What I received was a toasted bagel with melting cream cheese. This would not have been an issue if this was hot out of the oven, but sorry having the veggies wilting and cheese on the hands.
Bagel was larger than most delis but the long wait on a line that stretched outside. I would reconsider placing an order in the winter or if youre not using the app to order online but they dont take pick up orders via phone calls so the service is very poor and 1 dimensional. Noting special just a long wait
Worth it …. Everything bagel with sausage, cheese and egg.
Delicious New York 🥯 I mean you cant go to New York without eating one bagel. It is like sacrilege and this place was small with a big menu and great offerings.
Visited around 9am on a Saturday. There was a line, but it moved fairly efficiently. Time waiting in line until receiving 3 bagel sandwiches was roughly 30min. Bagels and ingredients tasted fresh with good flavor of bagel toppings, good chew to the bagel, and ingredients also tasted good. Would visit again.
I dont know whats the wrong with the staff? this is a 3rd time they just give my order for wrong person,they really need someone who pays attention!!!!! They dont even apologize they acting like nothing happens or just dont care
Traditional and Whole Shebang on everything were both good. Boylan lemon seltzer to wash it down. Crust on the bagel was a little tough - possibly we got there too late in the day
Avoid. Waited in line for 20 minutes. Asked for a simple order (toasted bagel with butter and a toasted muffin). The bagel was hot, no crisp. And the muffin was hot too but no crisp with the wrapper still on it. Can’t see what they’re doing back there but hope they’re not using microwaves.
My favorite New York City bagels! The make the best bagels with “the works” that are worth going all the way to FiDi on the weekends. Always a line out the door, but order ahead and there’s a 10% discount.
My favorite bagel shop always worth the wait but go early if you can !
Just a bang average bagel that you could get anywhere. Not sure what the long queues are for
This is one of the best bagels I’ve ever had. There is always a line, but well worth the wait!
Beware... Leo’s Bagels literally punishes you if you ask for a toasted bagel. Burnt to a crisp, every time. When will I learn.
Leos is our favorite spot for bagels and sandwiches in NYC. Ive noticed their bagels are more chewy and salty than Best Bagel, which I personally prefer. Our trip into the city was never complete unless we stopped here. Best place to go for a bagel. Period.
Yes, you will wait in line, but the quality is worth it. one of my favorite BECs in the city!
Despite placing my order online I had to wait 30 minutes to get my bagel! They stated they can’t find my order but then they found it! This place is a mess!
Super hip bagel spot in lower Manhattan. Coach Hub & I lumbered into here after a great day of Lady Liberty activities. Our dogs were barking after many steps, and these robust babies took the edge right off. Theres a great little pocket park next door to finish off these monsters.
Very good but very busy , it was about a 20 minute wait
Bagles are mostly good. coffee is average. theres not really a place to sit. a/c could use an upgrade. staff is very next guessstt!! and not the most helpful. this is a place for locals not tourists.
Bagels with a perfect crunch on the outside and chewy on the inside. Every flavor combo I have tried has been incredible. And the customer service is fantastic. Highly recommend!
Amazing bagels and schmear in the Financial District. Open early, convenient in-and-out, and fast service even with a long line or crowd.
Took 2 hours to get my meal, and the staff screamed at me on the phone. Told me, “Well then don’t order from us.” Interesting motto for business. Food tastes so good, it’s unfortunate that staff is so incompetent. Tip from an ex restaurant worker: If the store is too busy, TURN OFF DELIVERY SERVICES
Great bagel. Fast New York pace when ordering. If you’re not from NYC and want the experience + plenty of options on a bagelhit up Leo’s. You won’t be disappointed unless your bagel isn’t toasted 😂
Bagels are properly made, every type of salmon under the sun, great quality spreads + other things. Get the shimmy, best thing on the menu.
I’ve tried multiple times and these people NEVER make my egg sandwich the way I ask. It’s not complicated to make an egg sandwich and they always get it wrong. I’m tired of being disappointed. They get one star for their bagels, which if you get nothing on them and don’t ask for it toasted, are okay. But the minute you ask for it toasted or an egg sandwich they’ll mess it up. Don’t bother, there’s a deli a few feet away that never screws up your order and the staff are friendly.
The best bagels in NYC. Everything with tofu scallion is the best
Love their everything bagel with salmon! Go early, as this place always has a line!
Good bagels. The refrigerated drink cabinet doesnt work and everything is warm. But good bagels, so I drink warm iced tea.
Bagels and spread are really good. If youre going on a weekend highly recommend you order online and pick up. The store is really small and theres a huge line in the mornings on the weekend.
A tiny place with large, full of ingredients, delicious bagels. I could eat them every day
Placed an order the day before for 7:45am and included an 18% tip for a company meeting. Order was delivered 90 minutes later even though they were given two contact numbers. If you are looking for subpar service; an apathetic attitude from the manager, your food delivered late and cold; this is the place for you. This is the second time I’ve ordered from them. DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME – ORDER FROM FRESH DIRECT.
I usually love this place and come several times a week. But I ordered pickup today for the first time to avoid the line since it’s cold outside. Order was supposed to be ready at 1:10... I was still waiting at 1:40. They hadn’t even started making it.. but at least 20 people who walked in got their bagels immediately. Incredibly frustrating. I would’ve left if I hadn’t already paid online.
Delicious bagels with OMGso much cream cheese.
Definitely one of the best bagels I had in a while definitely will be coming back to try out there 100s of options.... yum!!!
Almost always a line here in the mornings but they are experts at getting you through fast. Big bagels that are usually warm if you come early. Don’t be put off if the servers are brusque, they have a lot of people to get through but are actually quite nice. About $6-8 for a breakfast sandwich. Not the greatest bagels in town but the best in the area.
The bagels are fine, but not revelatory. I’ve been coming here for years; because of their poor logistics getting your food is always a struggle, but today was the final straw. My pickup order was 45 minutes late and was “just a few more minutes” for the duration. The staff was unfriendly and unhelpful. When I asked for a refund, my order was magically ready in 2min.There are comparable bagels in the area. No need to waste your time on Leo’s.
Really good bagels!
Long line, gf has a severe dairy allergy we told them to add tofu vegan cream cheese and confirmed a few times, they still gave us regular cream cheese and she had a bad reaction. Heavy traffic shouldn’t be an excuse for poor service. Disappointed. Also out of everything bagels.
We waited for 20minutes in the line but Bagels were worth every second. Also, very kind staff Def coming back!
This place is so delicious, you wont be disappointed!!!
One of the very few places down in the financial district to get a good snack on the weekends, especially during the day. Perfectly placed to pick up a bagel and maybe a coffee to take over to Governors Island for a picnic. Great size, texture, and cream cheese choices and pretty standard pricing. I think you can order online which could save a minute or two.
Great place for a bagel. Any type of bagel and spread is available. It’s a tourist place as well as locals stopping in for breakfast so it can get crowded. But they seem to move the line along quickly. Very generous portion sizes. And price is good for NYC! If your in lower Manhattan looking for a good breakfast this is the place!
Bagels were okay but this is NYC there’s good bagels every few blocks. Employees were extremely rude, I can find a better bagel without the attitude. Learn to treat people with respect if you want their business or just bc it’s the right thing to do. I’ve never given a bad google review I don’t usually complain my only other reviews are 5 stars.....but this encounter really left a bad taste in my mouth there’s no reason to be rude and rolling your eyes just because you had to yell out an order 3 times before it was claimed. Mind you she was yelling out plain bagel with butter when I got everything.
Great bagels!
I’m mildly obsessed with Leo’s Bagels. The counter staff is always friendly and on point and the bacon, egg, and cheddar bagel sandwich is what dreams are made of. My only negative and reason for not giving five stars is that the line is absolutely the worst. I think the staff does their best to move everyone as quickly as possible but it’s still so difficult to grab a bagel before work unless you set aside 30+ minutes because the line will snake past the building. I almost wish they had a second location because between the tourists and people trying to just grab a bite before work, there’s no way to be quick about it. Otherwise, they’re wonderful!
Best bagels in downtown. There is little line in the mornings but its worth to wait !
My favorite bagel spot in Manhattan! Love a good breakfast sandwich from Leos.
Good service despite the line outside, but the food was unedible. Had to throw away my 17$ salmon bagel + coffee. Sandwich was cold, the bagel was tough to eat and not fresh. Worst coffee I ever drank in my life. I heard NYC has great places for bagels, this is definitely NOT one of them.
Great Bagels, one of the best place I ever visit.
The line was long but the BEC bagel was so worth it….also the Counterculture Coffee was delicious
Orders are consistently incorrect and the staff is rude. Dont even think about ordering for delivery unless you like big fees and waiting 120 minutes. As others have said, the bagels are good but bagels are good at every deli corner in NYC. Dont waste your time or money here.
Asked for an everything bagel with plain cream cheese. He asked if I wanted it toasted and I said no. It took awhile to get my bagel and even the person behind me who got a toasted bagel got her bagel before me. I finally got my bagel and took it to work. Opened the bag to find out they toasted my bagel. It wasnt just toasted it was black and burnt. I tried to eat it anyway as I was hungry but it tasted horrible. I couldnt taste the bagel, only the burnt flavor. It was also nearly impossible to chew. It was like chewy leather. I had to throw it away. Ive had better bagels at Dunkin Donuts. With all the good bagel places in the city, go somewhere else!
Really really good bagels. They are really efficient too and despite a long line you can get your bagel just as fast as any other place. Their Egg and Cheese are bomb and fresh. Overall one of my favorite bagel spots.
A very busy place with nice bagels. I just got me a simple cream cheese bagel for 3.54 dollar. They havent much of a seating area so you might eating elsewhere or on the way to work.Edit: after I went there for a couple of times I got annoyed by the busyness of this place. You usually wait in a line for 20 minutes till you can order. I can recommend another less busy place but it is more towards midtown its called Brooklyn bagel & coffee company.
Great bagel and lox. Bagels are super fresh and there are a dozen lox options. Friendly neighbor spot once you know the crew.
Great, fresh Everything bagel, will be back!
I understand that they are a busy place but their behaviour with us was just unacceptable. We waited 45 minutes for an order before being told an ingredient was missing. When asked to replace it with whatever was available, because we had waited for so long, the management got rude and hostile; essentially they asked us to leave because we were disturbing other customers. The joint deserves less but atleast they gave us some order before unceremoniously asking us to leave.
I had forgotten how popular Leos Bagels is when they are open. The last time I was there, I was on my way to an appointment, and there was a line literally out the door. Although I had my bagel sandwich in Leos Bagels, one who does so needs to be prepared to say excuse me and thank you a lot. I did not use the bathroom there, so I do not know if one is available for customers to use, but up the block, one can buy something at Hanover Gourmet Deli and use their bathroom. I do look forward to returning to Leos Bagels. I received a delicious bagel sandwich and service with a smile.
Awesome place for a taste of New York bagels if youre in the financial district. It can get a little busy during lunch hour leading to a long line.
I live around the corner from this joint, and the bagels and spreads a very good, but not spectacular. They are priced as if they are transcendant. And there is almost always a long line. I often find myself walking out of my apartment wanting a fresh bagel, but see the line and end up going somewhere else. So, bottomline: good bagels, but not good enough for a local to stand in line.
Definitely my favorite place to get bagels on my way to work. The service is very quick and their bagels are delicious. Once in a while I get the lox bagel with capers and its sooooo good. They know how to make a good bagel!
If you work in the Financial District, I am sure you are familiar with the heavenly bagels baked here at Leos. If you are not, then head over there as soon as you have your next bagel craving- its worth it! Also, Ive been pretty addicted to their double chocolate chip muffins, definitely give those a try if you have a sweet tooth! Fair warning, there tends to be a line, but it moves along pretty quickly!
Loved the Classic Club !
Best bagels Ive had yet...
The bagels are good, but the $7 breakfast sandwich I just got was garbage. I ordered a bacon, egg, and cheese. Half the bacon was burnt, the other half was not fully cooked. The egg was extremely overcooked. I ended up eating the bagel by itself. Also, I placed the order online and I requested that a slice of tomato be added to the sandwich in the special instructions because it wasnt one of the options listed. Of course that wasnt done. Picking up the order was a hastle. There was a line out the door and no separate line or instructions for people who are picking up orders that have already been paid for. Overall, this sandwich wasnt worth $7 or the time I had to wait to pick it up.
THE best bagel with scallion cream cheese in Manhattan!
More dogs than a pet shop. They burned my bagel.
Horrible Management.!!For Seth, the Owner: l live in the building where one of your stores is..(Fi Di). Your managers accused me of stealing rice pudding!! UNBELIEVABLE! Have been a good customer for many years. Theyre liars, chased me out onto the street, physically accosted me, and they all should be fired. Id have called the police, but was off to an appointment. Seth, please IM me on FB Thanks!
My kids got sandwiches. They loved the fillings. My wife and I have tried all of the bagel types and they are excellent. This is must stop for families looking for breakfast in lower Manhattan and well worth the wait in line.
This is the best Bagels shop in New York. The uncut bagels are kosher certified. The freshness of the bagels and the rest of the gourmet stuff is unheard of. If you havent tried yet the white fish salad with capers bagel you havent experienced the most gourmet $9.99 food in New York. This is the best white fish salad ever, creamy and fulfilling but not too much, savory but not salty. Avoid coming during rush hours and always come before 5pm. One of my favorite places in the world, especially as a New Yorkan.
I was at work when someone brought bagels from another place. When I went to grab one, someone told me, You havent tasted a real bagel until youve had Leos Bagels. I eventually gave in and went to work early so I can stop by to order one to see for myself. I ordered an everything bagel with salmon and cream cheese and let me tell you something, I had an out of body experience. It was the best bagel I have ever had. I am considering putting Leos Bagels as a weekly fixed expense.
I really like these bagels, but they always get my order wrong (5 times now). I end up paying for extra toppings that aren’t there... or they don’t toast it when I’ve asked.It’s pretty expensive to not get the right thing.
Great bagels and the line is always out the door. They skimp on the lox though only negative.
Pretty Good!!! I work in the are and pass this establishment everyday and witness long lines. I wanted to know what the hype was so decided to come back when the crowd died down (10:00am). The line was considerably shorter. I asked some of the patrons on the line if the bagel were really that good and they reassured me that they definitely were. I ordered a cinnamon raisin with cream cheese and avocado, orange juice and a Figi water ($12.00). I was pleased. Generous amount of avocado and cream cheese. This bagel is actually very good.
Line was out the door, but for good reason. The bagels my girlfriend and I got were very good. Even with the line out the door, it moved pretty quickly, I dont think we waited more than 20 minutes on a Friday morning. Great stuff, would come back if I was in the area again.
Delivery is ridiculous.... dont even bother ordering from the website.... there is no care when you call them to ask about the order.. placed an order at 830am... it is now almost 10am.... if you order delivery order through one of the delivery apps... door dash, grub hub, sure they might charge the restaurant a fee but at least you get a refund from them... LEOS BAGELS has no compensation whatsoever... its ridiculous.....
Best bagel in NYC!! Fair warning there is usually a decently long line and not the most efficient but definitely worth the wait!
Not worth the wait in line. I get being busy and how an employee can feel rushed but theres never an excuse for not caring when a customer gets the wrong order. To tell me this is what we made and we have a line so we cant give you what you paid for, not cool. Of course this is after waiting 20 minutes just to get inside. So disappointing, I had read up on Leos and found the story so interesting and was truly excited to try for the first time. I will not be returning, honestly the bagel wasnt that great outside of it not being what I wanted. The cream cheese had a really funky flavor as well, its almost like it was picking up the flavors of everything else in the cooler. The coffee was great though, Ill give them that. So wish this was a good review, I really wanted to like this place.
I waited about 30 minutes to get in the door and get my food. Id do it again.
Don’t by the gluten free bagels! They are not made in premises but they do not state that any where on their menu. I bought a dozen and they came in plastic bags from Udi. And to make matters worse, they were frozen! If I wanted Udi bagels, I would have gone to the store.
Simply delicious. Got the poppyseed bagel with scallion cream cheese and the everything bagel with sundried tomato and garlic cream cheese. Both were very good.
Lines are long!! Ordered an hour ahead online. Dont bother. Still waited forever. You want Leos bagels, wait in line and order. Really good bagels. Piping hot. But wait til you see the lines and you might walk away too. But...worth the wait.
Very overrated IMHO. Bagels were not at all fluffy and lacking any real taste. Also got here at 7am so it’s not like they weren’t fresh. Kind of reminded me of cafeteria-style bagels - look good from afar but once you bite in it’s like oh nvm. I’ve had far tastier bagels in the NJ burbs.
I loved the food. There is one star missing cause, i did not really understand why they ask for tips, while it is just a place where you go...buy what you need...pay.....and leave. There is no place to sit.
Grab a bagel before heading out to explore the Financial District. I went there early in the morning, so the line was not too long. Bagels were delicious and lots of filling options in the menu. Really recommend.
Total reviews rating 4.3
199 Reviews for Leos Bagels 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-174.5 stars, the bagels are tasty, lighter than those on the west coast, but not the lightest I’ve had in the city. Fillings were pretty plentiful, and I appreciated that for an additional charge, you could get different types of smoked fish. I ordered the everything Nova bagel and it was pretty good, but I felt there wasn’t as much fish as I wanted.Sandwich before tax and tip: $14.75. They were busy, but the line moves pretty fast, about 2 minutes per person.Overall would (and will) go again!
Review №2
2022-04-05This place is great, I’ll definitely be back! We got the Beca (substituted the cheese for Tofutti cream cheese) and The Maven. It was nice to see dairy free options, and the bagel overall was flavorful and just what I needed. Definitely recommend to stop by if you’re in the area, just beware it can get packed.
Review №3
2022-02-23The best bagel Ive tasted anywhere. Amazing fillings. Try the roast beef. Literally the best in NYC if not the world. Generous fillings and theres just something special about these.
Review №4
2021-12-26Great bagels with delicious cream cheese. I ordered the cinnamon raisin bagel with strawberry cream cheese. The cream cheese was piled on to the bagel, like all other bagel places in New York, which is great because I do love my cream cheese.
Review №5
2022-06-28Best bagels ever!!! I could eat them all day, every day. The Hanover Hangover is massive and it could feed two. Super tasty. Busy at breakfast but the line goes quick and it worth to wait.
Review №6
2022-02-27Went to Leo’s on Sunday around noon, the line was long but overall moved fast. Order for pickup to skip the line! Lots of options and a pretty cheap spot for egg bagel compared to most joints. Very satisfied with their offerings and speed. Delicious! Pictured: whole wheat everything with 2 eggs and cheddar cheese.
Review №7
2021-12-06A fun and tasty bagel shop with a lot of character. We enjoyed our food. NOTE, the line can be super long sometimes. I recommend ordering ahead of time online and doing an in store pickup (just be sure to order ahead as the wait might be more than an hour). Everything was very fresh. There is no indoor seating. Take away only.
Review №8
2022-05-04I was in the city for the weekend and found this place. Amazing food and service! Judging from the line out the door, I wasnt the only person hungry for a good bagel! A special kudos to the lady at the register for keeping everything running smoothly! 10/10!
Review №9
2021-12-09If you get around this area and see people all walking toward one direction, they are probably heading to Leo’s bagel. I got the whole shebang, the bagel was filled with scallion cream cheese and smoked salmon. Very delicious. And don’t worry, the line moves pretty fast
Review №10
2022-06-23Went on a random weekday morning and the line was around the corner already. thats how you know its GOOD! giant lox bagel is the move. there are tons of options - bagel bread, spread, meat to build your own.