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Best Donuts in Upper West Side
Best Bagels in Upper West Side
Master Critic Review
Super Nice Coffee and Bakery
7.5
A coffee-and-bakery stop where bagels are a supporting player next to donuts and espresso, but still useful when you want a clean, quick breakfast option. It’s strongest when you order like a local: simple bagel + schmear, then let the rest of the case be optional.
Must-Try Dishes:
Everything bagel with cream cheese, Bagel breakfast sandwich, Assorted bagel box
Scores:
Value: 7.1
Service: 7.8
Consistency: 7.4
Food Quality: 7.6
Atmosphere: 7.9
Cultural Relevance: 7
What makes it special: A pastry-first cafe where bagels work as a clean backup breakfast.
Who should go: Coffee runs and light breakfast people
When to visit: Late morning for easiest ordering
What to order: Everything + schmear, breakfast sandwich, assorted bagels
Insider tip: Decide before you hit the counter—case browsing slows you down.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking only; limited availability and competitive during daytime hours.
Dress code: Very casual—jeans, sneakers, and coffee-run attire fit right in.
Noise level: Low to moderate—good for solo work or quiet conversation, can spike briefly during rushes.
Weekend wait: Not applicable—closes earlier; weekend mornings can see a short 5–10 minute counter line.
Weekday lunch: Typically no wait or a quick 2–5 minute line.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes—multiple bagel-and-schmear options and pastry selections.
Vegan options: Limited—plain bagels and select pastries; plant milk available for coffee.
Gluten-free options: Very limited—no dedicated gluten-free bagels; packaged items may be available.
Best For
Better for: Clean, fast coffee-and-bagel mornings with strong espresso and a photogenic pastry case.
Skip if: You’re looking for a bagel-focused shop or a place to sit and linger over a full breakfast.