Bagels N' Buns

Westerleigh, Staten Island

Bagels N' Buns

Total Score

Ranks & Awards

4.17 / 5
#2 in Staten Island #35 in NYC Spread of Note

Store: Lots of great signage for the various store offerings. Spacious layout, variety of baked goods, stocked deli cases, good drink selection. Very fast, efficient staff. 4

Bagel: An afternoon bagel, which is always a consideration when reviewing. Large/Extra large size. Garlic/poppy/sesame toppings, no salt visible but present on taste. One side toppings only. A slight graininess in the dough, easily overcome but present. A good vessel for cream cheese. 3.75

Cream Cheese: Excellent flavor experience, tangy and vegetal from the scallion. Overly generous application, which in this case was welcome. Served on the cold side, typically a detriment but worked here. Not clumpy, still very smooth and yielding in the mouth. Like a savory, slightly heavier version of fresh German schlagg. A top instance of cream cheese served cold, if not the best in the city. 4.75

Bagels N' Buns

Westerleigh, Staten Island

Bagels N' Buns

Total Score

Ranks & Awards

4.17 / 5
#2 in Staten Island #35 in NYC Spread of Note

Store: Lots of great signage for the various store offerings. Spacious layout, variety of baked goods, stocked deli cases, good drink selection. Very fast, efficient staff. 4

Bagel: An afternoon bagel, which is always a consideration when reviewing. Large/Extra large size. Garlic/poppy/sesame toppings, no salt visible but present on taste. One side toppings only. A slight graininess in the dough, easily overcome but present. A good vessel for cream cheese. 3.75

Cream Cheese: Excellent flavor experience, tangy and vegetal from the scallion. Overly generous application, which in this case was welcome. Served on the cold side, typically a detriment but worked here. Not clumpy, still very smooth and yielding in the mouth. Like a savory, slightly heavier version of fresh German schlagg. A top instance of cream cheese served cold, if not the best in the city. 4.75

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