You are spot on , as a native New Yorker and a Jew! I have been eating bagels since 1965. And you put it so eloquently.Pop up Bagels definitely ain’t it. There are so many good bagels shops in Manhattan but a bunch of gems in the outer boroughs that really started the bagel trend in NYC. Thanks for always giving great and honest content.
i grew up in NYC and i just cannot get over the fact that they dont even slice open the bagel for you!!! what is this nonsense. and that tiny tub of cream cheese is too small for three bagels let alone FIVE
Lack of flavor of the dough is what I was most curious about. Makes sense that people would praise them since many are used to that style and only taste the toppings.
Thank you. You saved me from doing a response to these bagels. MOST of the loooooong lines are from people from out of town (sometimes upper east side!!! hahaha) and folks who might not know how a bagel should taste. Small isn't bad, but fluffy is NOT a bagel. If you say you're biased what's wrong with a standard that is high . (No flavor, and when it's two hours old, no texture either. You have me laughing out loud at your and friends honest opinions- paper and dust. Oh, by the way, DETROIT has excellent bagels (NY Bagel Baking Co.) I used to work in their main shop in Detroit, when I was in high school. Ask any Detroiter, they will rave about their bagels. Signed, a bagel maven. (you've got guts to be soooo honest)
Those bagels suck. Finally someone said it! Everyone I had them with said I was crazy. They’re just not that good . I live near a Tal and their bagels at 5pm are better.
Hey Jeremy. I’m from LA and a BIG fan of tour videos. I’ve actually taken your advice and have tried many of your recommended restaurants/shops in San Diego and Montreal. Your spot on on your reviews. Thanks for the great videos!
To introduce myself- I’m a retired teacher- home baker & most importantly a grandma- not your usual constituency but I’ve heard so much about these bagels & finding out they had a shop in Newtown, Ct - halfway between my Berkshire home & Brooklyn - I figured I’d stop for lunch. I knew nothing about them so I thought I’d get a sandwich for the road- of course I wound up with a tub of scallion cream cheese & a wooden knife- I was very underwhelmed so I tried this morning toasted with the cc - meh - so I looked on line to see reactions & I found your site- right on - as a born Brooklyn Jew in the days of real appetizing stores & bagels not feeling or tasting like Wonder Bread - this is pure internet hype (remember the Cronut - cupcake wars?) The best bagels for me? Barrington Bagels in Great Barrington, Ma - come up to the Berks this summer & give them a try!!
Following the People's March, this past Saturday, two young women ripped and dipped their pop-up bagels in Washington Square Park. After I railed at the bagels that they were enjoying, they did agree that in fact, they weren't really bagels per se. I walked down Thompson Street accompanying a friend as we went to Chinatown and we passed the looooong line outside of that faux bagel joint. I was emboldened by my interaction with those girls as well as this review and my own experience. I shouted out these aren't real bagels, only facsimiles! to those whose line-waiting motivation and patience in threatening weather on a drizzly Saturday was duly noted. "Not real bagels" I bellowed as my friend laughed believing herself to be in a Seinfeld episode.
Finally a serious review of these bagels! I agree with you that NY bagels in general lack depth of flavor (where can I find a good sourdough bagel?). But these are missing the maltiness and chewiness/density of a classic NY bagel (probably because they don't use barley malt and they clearly do not hand roll their bagels the traditional way). Not to mention the whacky menu. Let the tourists enjoy it!
This reminds me of the so-called "bagel wars" in Toronto. There are 3 distinct camps and none are anything to boast about. The one true king of bagels here changed their recipe and now also taste like nothing.
@@BrunchBoysI would also say Tal, what would you describe the texture as? Because I always think I enjoy a more pillowy bagel, but I've been told chewy is best..
This is silly. It would be like down-rating L'Industrie or Razza because when you bring their pizzas home and reheat them in your oven or eat them cold, they don't taste amazing anymore. The shop goes out of its way to give you an exceedingly fresh product, that cannot be separated from the assessment.
I loved your review. So many YT'ers will never allow themeslves to say anything bad about an establishment. I loved the honesty.
thank you!!
You are spot on , as a native New Yorker and a Jew! I have been eating bagels since 1965. And you put it so eloquently.Pop up Bagels definitely ain’t it. There are so many good bagels shops in Manhattan but a bunch of gems in the outer boroughs that really started the bagel trend in NYC. Thanks for always giving great and honest content.
i grew up in NYC and i just cannot get over the fact that they dont even slice open the bagel for you!!! what is this nonsense. and that tiny tub of cream cheese is too small for three bagels let alone FIVE
Lack of flavor of the dough is what I was most curious about. Makes sense that people would praise them since many are used to that style and only taste the toppings.
im still so confused lol
all the patrons in the line describe the bagels as fluffy, who describes authentic bagels as fluffy?
Thank you. You saved me from doing a response to these bagels. MOST of the loooooong lines are from people from out of town (sometimes upper east side!!! hahaha) and folks who might not know how a bagel should taste. Small isn't bad, but fluffy is NOT a bagel. If you say you're biased what's wrong with a standard that is high . (No flavor, and when it's two hours old, no texture either. You have me laughing out loud at your and friends honest opinions- paper and dust. Oh, by the way, DETROIT has excellent bagels (NY Bagel Baking Co.) I used to work in their main shop in Detroit, when I was in high school. Ask any Detroiter, they will rave about their bagels. Signed, a bagel maven. (you've got guts to be soooo honest)
glad it wasn’t just me who felt this way
ok right!
Those bagels suck. Finally someone said it! Everyone I had them with said I was crazy. They’re just not that good . I live near a Tal and their bagels at 5pm are better.
right!!
I don't like these bagels that have a light texture inside. Bagels should have chewy texture.
yes!
Hey Jeremy. I’m from LA and a BIG fan of tour videos. I’ve actually taken your advice and have tried many of your recommended restaurants/shops in San Diego and Montreal.
Your spot on on your reviews. Thanks for the great videos!
thank you!!
To introduce myself- I’m a retired teacher- home baker & most importantly a grandma- not your usual constituency but I’ve heard so much about these bagels & finding out they had a shop in Newtown, Ct - halfway between my Berkshire home & Brooklyn - I figured I’d stop for lunch. I knew nothing about them so I thought I’d get a sandwich for the road- of course I wound up with a tub of scallion cream cheese & a wooden knife- I was very underwhelmed so I tried this morning toasted with the cc - meh - so I looked on line to see reactions & I found your site- right on - as a born Brooklyn Jew in the days of real appetizing stores & bagels not feeling or tasting like Wonder Bread - this is pure internet hype (remember the Cronut - cupcake wars?)
The best bagels for me? Barrington Bagels in Great Barrington, Ma - come up to the Berks this summer & give them a try!!
Following the People's March, this past Saturday, two young women ripped and dipped their pop-up bagels in Washington Square Park. After I railed at the bagels that they were enjoying, they did agree that in fact, they weren't really bagels per se. I walked down Thompson Street accompanying a friend as we went to Chinatown and we passed the looooong line outside of that faux bagel joint. I was emboldened by my interaction with those girls as well as this review and my own experience. I shouted out these aren't real bagels, only facsimiles! to those whose line-waiting motivation and patience in threatening weather on a drizzly Saturday was duly noted. "Not real bagels" I bellowed as my friend laughed believing herself to be in a Seinfeld episode.
Finally a serious review of these bagels! I agree with you that NY bagels in general lack depth of flavor (where can I find a good sourdough bagel?). But these are missing the maltiness and chewiness/density of a classic NY bagel (probably because they don't use barley malt and they clearly do not hand roll their bagels the traditional way). Not to mention the whacky menu. Let the tourists enjoy it!
For real
Detroit has excellent bagels.
This reminds me of the so-called "bagel wars" in Toronto. There are 3 distinct camps and none are anything to boast about. The one true king of bagels here changed their recipe and now also taste like nothing.
so sad!
Wish I watched this before trying it yesterday. Spot on
I regret trying
sorry to hear that!!
They are not bagels. They are a thin crust French bread.
fair!
You are right thanks
thanks!
Which is the best bagel in NYC in your opinion?
right now maybe its Baz. But i think the elite tier is brooklyn bagel, tompkins, pick a, essa, and tal
@@BrunchBoysthank you !
@@BrunchBoysI would also say Tal, what would you describe the texture as? Because I always think I enjoy a more pillowy bagel, but I've been told chewy is best..
No, that’s not how you test it, you eat them fresh. They’re designed to eat them fresh.
@@devbnice good bread is fresh for hours. that's literally the test. bagels in evrrunothrt shop remain fresh for hours
THE BEST BAGEL I HAD A JEWISH SUPERMARKET IN RIVERDALE
Im so sorry popup!!!! 😢 I didn't meannnn to
hahahaha
But who is the hallmark best nyc bagel then?
Utopia
Whats your favorite bagel in ny?
haha I can relate to this feeling
im still so confused lol
Highly recommend getting another bagel. It’s the best bagel in the world. Bad batches are possible with any bakery.
"all that for $24, which I don't think is that terrible" Yep, only a New Yorker would convince themselves it's not.
5 bagels, plus smoked salmon plus a tub of cream cheese. Doesnt matter where you are, thats not going to be cheap
This is silly. It would be like down-rating L'Industrie or Razza because when you bring their pizzas home and reheat them in your oven or eat them cold, they don't taste amazing anymore. The shop goes out of its way to give you an exceedingly fresh product, that cannot be separated from the assessment.
so im expected to stand on the street in 30 degree weather and eat bagels? and i promise you, lidnustrie at any temp is amzing
Completely disagree. What a joke!
No one asked if you disagreed. Why did you feel the need announce this?
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thanks!!