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Kossar's Bialys

Bagel Shop$$$$

Lower East Side, New York

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Kossar's Bialys

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Ranked #3 for smoked salmon in Lower East Side
The experts at Eater and Gothamist recommend this place
"When we're downtown, we love to stop in here for a delicious bialy."(31 Tips)
"Best bagels and bialys in the neighborhood."(6 Tips)
"Favorite for an onion bialy with everything cream cheese."(5 Tips)
"Onion disc (traditionally called pletzel) is the BEST item."(3 Tips)

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EaterJanuary 23, 2018
Bialys — a flat round roll with onions chopped up in the center — are a NY tradition. Kossar’s is the ultimate place to score some. The shop opened in 1936, and still uses the same original recipe. Read more
Lydia VanWormerAugust 16, 2017
Bialys are great but the babka....OMG. Do not leave without one of these babies. Seriously. Do yourself a favor and get both. (They freeze well too 😉)
Nicole FormicaOctober 21, 2017
The classic sandwich is fantastic. Lox, tomato, red onion, capers and EVERYTHING CREAM CHEESE.
LisiMarch 6, 2014
Best Bialys! Back in the day there use to be a movie theatre there!! You could have a bialy then a movie! Back then it was Gus Pickles and the famous Bialys place...still stands today!
Emily WilsonApril 4, 2016
If you're going down the bagel route, go for "the classic" and get it on a plain bagel, since it comes with everything cream cheese.
LindsDecember 11, 2016
Been here 50+ times
On the weekends, be sure to press the handle and take a number - they'll call them out and flash on a sign just like at Russ & Daughters. During the week, no numbers necessary, just line up.
David MilbergDecember 7, 2015
This has been a staple of mine forever. Glad to see they are continuing the tradition. Mimi Sheraton has always loved bialys and I learned what I know from her. Kossar's is best! Read more
Keyue BaoJanuary 8, 2022
An institution. My favorite is the Kossar’s classic with scallion cream cheese on everything bagel/bialy.
Andrew COctober 4, 2017
Even in the late afternoon, there were plenty of bagels and bialys and drinks to choose from... any of the bialys are well worth the trip!!!
Jay MandelJanuary 9, 2017
The best Bialy. New owners modernized the operation and added new products. Still my favorite.
GothamistAugust 1, 2014
You can't go wrong with a bialy—a pillowy round thing that looks a little bit like a bagel but will SURPRISE YOU when you bite into it and are overcome by the taste of onion. Read more
Scott HuestonJanuary 28, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Onion disc (traditionally called pletzel) is the BEST item. Perfect chewy texture & the right amount of onion/poppy seeds. Come on SATURDAY NIGHT until about 2:00 am, for everything HOT out of oven
SamanthaOctober 7, 2016
Its been all prettied up. The babka is really good, the bialys and onion pletzel aren't what they used to be
ᴡ MezaAugust 12, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Amazing bialys and great lox! Cool guys and they do some fancy bialy specials with local chefs
Chris NatoliSeptember 15, 2014
The garlic bialys aren't bad, the onion bialys are great, and the bagels are enough to make a man weep with joy that malty bagels survived the catastrophe of the 20th century.
Kate FurmanMay 17, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Great place to pick up a bagel or biayl esp after the remodel.
MatthewFebruary 7, 2019
Excellent bagels that are flavorful and relatively light
AnissaJune 5, 2016
Been here 5+ times
The new and improved Kossar's now includes bagels and baked goods! Try a bialy!
Hannah GMAugust 20, 2016
This place has always been fantastic, but it's great to finally get toppings on the bialys in-store!
AmberNovember 3, 2016
Forget the bialys, they have BABKA FRENCH TOAST
Jason BrewAugust 5, 2016
Been here 5+ times
An underrated NY institution. Both bagels and bialys are great
Michael BellSeptember 14, 2016
Absolutely love it, good coffee and the fresh bagels and bialys are nice
Adrienne CooperFebruary 11, 2012
You have your bagels, and then your bialys. They're both delicious and classically New York! Enjoy with your favorite shmear!
Dolci KeyMarch 13, 2018
Favorite for an onion bialy with everything cream cheese.
Andrew FurmanFebruary 9, 2016
Been here 10+ times
get the classic. fantastic lox
Gerard McGearyJuly 26, 2018
Been here 25+ times
Best bagels and bialys in the neighborhood. Great prices!
Patrick ScobleDecember 9, 2020
Great bagels and bialys! Big bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches.
Jonathan CohenJanuary 17, 2015
Super nice person gave me bialy to taste. And it was really good.
Sass ConfOctober 6, 2013
Try the garlic bialy. Challah seeded bagel is delicious. Follow it up with a doughnut next door.
Serious EatsNovember 26, 2013
Some of the city's best bialys at this old school Jewish bakery.
Joanna FlammDecember 14, 2018
Really good bialys, and they whip their own cream cheese.
Jeff SavageApril 9, 2014
Been here 10+ times
the "pumpernickel everything" just won me over. best in nyc, probably anywhere.
Irem TuranMay 30, 2019
Great bagel experience. Try everything cream cheese.
Steve BullApril 26, 2017
Whole wheat everything bagel is my number one choice these days.
Kimmie OhhMay 10, 2020
Get a bialy or two. Then get a bagel or two.
Amaury TouchyourTrililiOctober 15, 2016
Their Salmon bagels (fish or cream) are very good
Lauren SloanAugust 19, 2018
Bagel and Tofu Cream cheese is awesome for vegans
Ahad SheriffJanuary 14, 2018
The everything bagels are really good! Nowhere to sit though.
Wendy QiuMarch 31, 2015
Famous for their bialys, authentic jewish bakery that's been around forever
Saarim ZamanMarch 29, 2016
Onion bialy with scallion cream cheese is everything
Darryl McKinneyMay 1, 2016
Make sure to pick up some lox and salmon to go with these treats...
L. T.June 30, 2016
The best bagels I've had in NYC.
Dana SMay 17, 2012
If you or someone you know has a rare and unfortunate onion allergy, be sure to ask about which bialys have onions before trying. #wtfonions
Michael HusseyApril 3, 2021
Been here 5+ times
Everything bagel with scallion cream cheese
OdoJune 14, 2012
Love the bialys here, nothing change not even the price, old school, great flavour, best to eat them hot. Full review... Read more
Dionne McLaughlinAugust 11, 2013
Went as part of a tour group...definitely will be back.
Gregory FisherFebruary 13, 2019
Been here 25+ times
Best bagels in the lower-LES
Eleonore ChevillionMarch 24, 2018
Amazing bagels and cream cheese
Vero ValenzuelaJune 28, 2020
Loved the bialys!!
Eric CJanuary 27, 2013
best bialys and they're still 90 cents

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