Bagel shop

Liberty Bagels Midtown

MidtownManhattan

4.6· 4,575 reviewsClosed now
Liberty Bagels Midtown — bagel shop — in Midtown — Manhattan — NYC
Liberty Bagels Midtown interior — Midtown

Midtown

Manhattan

The brief

About Liberty Bagels Midtown

Simple counter-serve offering housemade bagels with cream cheese, eggs or lunchtime sandwich meats.

Community Rating

4.6

½

out of 5

4,575 community reviews

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Reviews

What diners say about Liberty Bagels Midtown

15 verified Google reviews · 15 with owner responses

4.6

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Elise BenoitLocal guide
2 weeks ago

Don’t be put off by how chaotic it looks from the outside, once you’re in, there’s a peculiar organization and line goes fast.<br>Bagels were amazing, the best I’ve had, but be aware they’re very big and super filling!<br>There are several options of vegan cream cheese which are very nice.

Response from the owner

Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the bagels, the variety of vegan cream cheese options, and that the line moved quickly once inside. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon!

Pooja SLocal guide
3 weeks ago

Liberty Bagels actually has a solid variety of bagels and spreads. I haven’t seen avocado+herb, olive+pimento spreads anywhere else, and they were great flavours. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area!

Response from the owner

Thank you for the 5-star review! We’re so happy you enjoyed our variety of bagels and unique spreads like avocado & herb and olive & pimento. We truly appreciate your support and recommendation, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Liberty Bagels again soon! 🥯😊

Dmitry BLocal guide
3 weeks ago

Great bagels and very generous portions—they’ll definitely keep you full for a while. The wasabi cream pairing is excellent. Highly recommend giving that one a try!

Response from the owner

Thank you for the 5-star review! We’re so glad you enjoyed our bagels, generous portions, and the wasabi cream cheese pairing, that’s a great choice! We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back to Liberty Bagels again soon! 🥯😊

Emma GrayLocal guide
a month ago

This was such a great bagel spot! The bagel I got was the perfect balance of crispy and soft! Not much for seating inside but they have tables outside where you can stand which is rare for New York! Overall had a great experience and truly they have so many options! 10/10 recommend

Response from the owner

Thank you so much for the amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the perfect balance of crispy and soft in your bagel, and that you had a great overall experience with our variety of options 🥯<br>We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Liberty Bagels again soon!

Brittany BriggsLocal guide
2 months ago

Definitely worth a visit! The bagels were so fresh, nothing like anything i’ve had in Florida. I got a bacon egg and cheese with scallion cream cheese on a sesame bagel, and of course I had to get the rainbow bagel! Both were amazing. Busy, but service was really quick! Highly recommend, I miss this place.

Response from the owner

Thank you so much for the amazing review! 🥯 We’re so glad you enjoyed the freshness of the bagels, the BEC with scallion cream cheese, and the rainbow bagel too 😊 Really appreciate the recommendation—and we hope to see you again next time you’re in NYC!

ALocal guide
3 months ago

Loved the bagels that we had here. They put a lot of cream cheese as compared to other bagel shops, which is a delight. I ordered everything bagel with scallion cream cheese. Was initially planning to order rainbow bagel but I was told by the staff that it was sweet so decided against it. I appreciate them telling me that. Seating is non existent. You can stand and eat inside the shop. We visited around 11 am on a weekday so found it to be not crowded at all.<br>Highly recommend.

Response from the owner

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! 🥯 We’re so glad you enjoyed the everything bagel with scallion cream cheese and appreciated the portion size and honest recommendation from our team 😊 We also appreciate your feedback about seating and are happy your visit was a smooth one. Hope to see you again soon!

SoojennieLocal guide
5 months ago

Fresh, chewy bagel with a perfectly crisp exterior and a generous smear of cream cheese. Simple, satisfying, and exactly what you want from a classic New York bagel stop. Liberty Bagel delivers a comforting bite that’s great any time of day.

Response from the owner

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🥯 We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our fresh, chewy bagels with a generous smear of cream cheese.

Craig RobertsLocal guide
5 months ago

This place makes incredible bagel sandwiches. They make all.of their flavored cream cheeses in-houes. I only gave it 4 stars because my second trip my sandwich was not as well made as my first visit. Rest assured if im in the city again I will make a trip back to the shop.

Response from the owner

Thank you for sharing your experience! 🥯 We’re thrilled you enjoy our bagel sandwiches and in-house flavored cream cheeses.

SabineLocal guide
Edited 5 months ago

Colorful and fun experience. Expect to wait in line about 15-20 mins tops but very worth it. Once you get inside be ready with your order, would recommend to research before going lots of bagels and schmear to choose from. I am a somewhat purist so plain bagel and cream cheese for me but make it colorful please. Can't rate service higher since it's basically : what's your order, here's your bagel and get out from all the noise and standing shoulder to shoulder to the 30 people that are inside quite a small amount of space. Overall would recommend.

Response from the owner

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad you enjoyed the colorful bagels and found it worth the wait. We appreciate your tips about being ready with your order and hope to welcome you back for another visit soon!

Antonio ExplorerLocal guide
Edited 5 months ago

If you know me well, you’re probably aware that I don’t consider myself a Foodie Expert by any means. However, let me tell you, my experience at the Liberty Bagel shop in the vibrant heart of New York City was truly unforgettable and absolutely worth sharing! This little gem of a place, tucked away amidst the bustling streets, serves up what I can confidently declare to be the very best bagels I have ever tasted in my life. Among the delightful options available, I decided to indulge in the Bella Nova, an incredible creation that absolutely blew my taste buds away, all nestled within a perfectly baked salt bagel that added the ideal hint of savory goodness. Each bite was a delightful explosion of flavor that left me craving more!

Response from the owner

Thank you for the review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Bella Nova on a salt bagel and that Liberty Bagels stood out as one of your favorites. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

WilliamLocal guide
6 months ago

Not a tourist. Stopped by Liberty Bagels recently for a quick bite. The steakwich is still ok—good flavor a little less meat than in the past, but if you are hungry its good. Unfortunately, the salmon sandwich was a letdown. The portion was surprisingly small, the salmon barely visible, and the flavor just didn’t hit.<br><br>At $16 and a 20 minute wait, it’s hard to justify when NYC has so many better options for food. Liberty Bagels has its moments, but based on this visit, it feels a bit overrated. Worth a try once, but I wouldn’t go out of my way next time.

Response from the owner

Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. We appreciate you stopping by and giving us a try.<br>We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the flavor of the steakwich, though we’re sorry to hear it didn’t meet your expectations compared to past visits. We’re especially disappointed to hear about your experience with the salmon sandwich — portion size and flavor are both things we take seriously, and this is not the experience we aim to provide.<br>We also understand how wait times and value factor into the overall experience, especially in a city with so many great food options. Your feedback has been shared with our team so we can continue improving.<br>We truly appreciate your honesty and hope we have the opportunity to deliver a better experience in the future.

Dena ScottLocal guide
7 months ago

Unbelievable bagels and great service!<br><br>I stopped by Liberty Bagels Midtown during a mother–daughter weekend in NYC, and it did not disappoint! It’s an easy walk from 5th Avenue, and even though the line forms outside, it moves quickly thanks to the nice gentleman managing the flow of traffic.<br><br>Orders are handled super efficiently—pickups are brought right to the door for fast access. Inside there’s a small standing bar, and outside you’ll find a few tables on the patio if you want to enjoy your food there.<br><br>The staff was friendly, the service was quick, and the food was incredible. I had a blueberry bagel with egg, sausage, and cheese—honestly one of the best bagels I’ve ever had. And don’t skip the hash browns—they’re worth it!<br><br>Highly recommend this spot for anyone craving a true New York bagel experience.

Response from the owner

Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled you and your daughter enjoyed your visit and that our team made your experience smooth and memorable. We’re glad you loved the blueberry bagel and hash browns, and we can’t wait to welcome you back to Liberty Bagels soon!

Tyrone CLocal guide
7 months ago

Go for the Rainbow bagel. You know you want to. We did and enjoyed it along with some other bagel options. Bonus: you can also get a red white and blue Liberty bagel. Plenty of cream cheese choices too. The crowds were wild but manageable. Started outside and they let you in one group at a time. Then you wait inside in a split line to order. Then you wait again in the pickup line once it’s ready. Whole process took about 20 min or so. Limited seating/standing outside. Share if you need to or take to go. Must try spot if in the area.

Response from the owner

Thank you for the detailed review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the Rainbow and Liberty bagels and loved exploring our cream cheese options. We appreciate your patience with the lines and hope to welcome you back soon for another tasty visit at Liberty Bagels!

Rhonda FairweatherLocal guide
7 months ago

Even at 8:30 am on a Sunday in October, this place was packed. Service was fast and friendly. I ordered a blueberry bagel with maple bacon cream cheese and bacon - and it was divine! The cream cheese is THICK & rich. The combination of salty and sweet was perfection a the bagel was fluffy and delicious. The decor is iconic and I highly recommend Liberty Bagels!

Response from the owner

Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled you loved the blueberry bagel with Maple Bacon cream cheese and bacon. We appreciate your kind words and can’t wait to welcome you back to Liberty Bagels for another delicious visit!

Colin BoslerLocal guide
8 months ago

We had heard this place was ultra-popular because of their bagels, so we tried it for breakfast on a Friday morning. When we walked up, the place was packed (I mean packed!) and people were eating outside on the sidewalk where some tables have been placed and there's even a covered patio to use! Good sign, right? So we ordered our bagels and breakfast sandwiches and took them back to our hotel. They had a Halloween bagel so I thought I'd be festive and they that with pumpkin cream cheese. The flavor of the cream cheese was fine but not outstanding and the bagel itself was much chewier than I expected 🤔. The feedback from the group was the same thing about their bagels. They have a ton of good-looking cream cheese options and fun themed sandwiches so I would definitely order something here again but I wonder if the popularity is more based on history or the food? You'll have to decide for yourself.

Response from the owner

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad you enjoyed trying our themed Halloween bagel and our wide selection of cream cheeses. We appreciate your honest feedback about the texture and flavors and hope you’ll give us another chance to impress you on your next visit!

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