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Absolute Bagels
Cuisine: Deli
Price Range: $
10Best Says
They say that only New Yorkers know how to make a good bagel, but this joint's owned by a transplant from Thailand and it's the cream of the crop, so that's one rumor that's put to rest. The bagels at... Read More
They say that only New Yorkers know how to make a good bagel, but this joint's owned by a transplant from Thailand and it's the cream of the crop, so that's one rumor that's put to rest. The bagels at Absolute Bagels command a line that often snakes out the door, but it's worth the wait. Soft on the inside and chewy-crispy on the outside, these are the bagels your bagel dreams are made of. Regulars will tell you to skip the coffee and order the Thai iced tea instead - a small nod to the owner's homeland and a darn good one at that.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Andrea Wien
New York Local Expert
- Upper West Side's Best Restaurants: "Skip the coffee and order the Thai iced tea instead. It's a sugary, milky compliment to your dough round."
- Best for Upper West Side's Best Restaurants Because: It's the only bagel place on the Upper West Side worth waiting in line for.
