Pick a Bagel - Lincoln Square

Lincoln Square, Manhattan

Pick a Bagel - Lincoln Square
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Total Score

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4.17 / 5
#14 in Manhattan #35 in NYC

Store: Contemporary store with a large customer area relative to prep space. Stylized neon sign against the back wall. Indistinct country music plays overhead. Very small drink selection, small but delicious looking pastry selection, particularly the B&W cookies. Nice spread curation for both variety and display. A great grab and go spot. 4

Bagel: A large bagel, served fresh and warm just before noon. Slightly crackly shell on bite. Standard toppings on two sides with an exceptionally high oat ratio, adding a toasty-without-toasted dimension. Good salt presence in taste and appearance. 4.25

Cream Cheese: Served drippy warm from the bagel heat. Good amount and even application. The bitter bite of scallion is apparent in taste but not so much texture. Very fresh, smooth whip with no note of overcheese. A strong spread that reacts to heating well. 4.25

Pick a Bagel - Lincoln Square

Lincoln Square, Manhattan

Pick a Bagel - Lincoln Square

Total Score

Ranks & Awards

4.17 / 5
#14 in Manhattan #35 in NYC

Store: Contemporary store with a large customer area relative to prep space. Stylized neon sign against the back wall. Indistinct country music plays overhead. Very small drink selection, small but delicious looking pastry selection, particularly the B&W cookies. Nice spread curation for both variety and display. A great grab and go spot. 4

Bagel: A large bagel, served fresh and warm just before noon. Slightly crackly shell on bite. Standard toppings on two sides with an exceptionally high oat ratio, adding a toasty-without-toasted dimension. Good salt presence in taste and appearance. 4.25

Cream Cheese: Served drippy warm from the bagel heat. Good amount and even application. The bitter bite of scallion is apparent in taste but not so much texture. Very fresh, smooth whip with no note of overcheese. A strong spread that reacts to heating well. 4.25

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