Absolute Bagels

Upper West Side, Manhattan

Absolute Bagels
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Total Score

Ranks & Awards

4.25 / 5
#8 in Manhattan #25 in NYC Store of Note

Store: Classic bagel store vibe, 'salt in the walls' for sure. Factory-esque interior with zero frills. A real bagel crew behind the deli cases. Small bottled drink selection, moderate cream cheese selection. 4.75

Bagel: One-sided toppings with a minimum of salt. High density of toppings. Very chewy, mid-sized. Lovely golden brown on the shell. Amounts to a standard taste and texture in the Manhattan style. 4

Cream Cheese: Well composed, on the thicker side. Served colder, unaided by bagel heat. Good scallion presence, more dairy forward. Applied evenly at a good amount. 4

Absolute Bagels

Upper West Side, Manhattan

Absolute Bagels

Total Score

Ranks & Awards

4.25 / 5
#8 in Manhattan #25 in NYC Store of Note

Store: Classic bagel store vibe, 'salt in the walls' for sure. Factory-esque interior with zero frills. A real bagel crew behind the deli cases. Small bottled drink selection, moderate cream cheese selection. 4.75

Bagel: One-sided toppings with a minimum of salt. High density of toppings. Very chewy, mid-sized. Lovely golden brown on the shell. Amounts to a standard taste and texture in the Manhattan style. 4

Cream Cheese: Well composed, on the thicker side. Served colder, unaided by bagel heat. Good scallion presence, more dairy forward. Applied evenly at a good amount. 4

Bagel Size and Texture

CracklyChewySmallX-Large

Seed and Salt Density

High Salt RatioLow Salt RatioTopping LightTopping Dense

Spread Ripeness and Texture

Fine ScallionCoarse ScallionDairy LatentDairy Forward

Store Style and Services

Variety of ServicesFocused ServicesClassicContemporary