Tompkins Square Bagels — Avenue A
The original Tompkins Square Bagels — East Village's favorite bagel shop since 2011. Hand-rolled, kettle-boiled NYC bagels baked fresh daily in our brick ovens on Avenue A.
Hours & Location
THE BEST BAGELS IN THE EAST VILLAGE
Looking for the best bagels in the East Village? You've found your neighborhood go-to. Tompkins Square Bagels on Avenue A is our original NYC shop — hand-rolling fresh bagels daily, featuring a wide variety of house-made cream cheese spreads, and serving hearty breakfast sandwiches that have made us a neighborhood institution since 2011. Whether you're a long-time Alphabet City resident or exploring the East Village for the first time, our bagel shop offers an authentic New York breakfast and lunch experience in the heart of it all.
WHY LOCALS LOVE THIS LOCATION
POPULAR MENU ITEMS AT THIS LOCATION
MURRAY THE COP
Pesto, eggs, roasted peppers & fresh mozzarella
THE KAITLYN
Egg whites, avocado & scallion cream cheese
CHUCK D
Sirloin, egg & American cheese
TOFU SCALLION SPREAD
With tomato & cucumber on a multigrain bagel (vegan)
STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE
On a cinnamon raisin bagel — a customer favorite
WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT AVENUE A
Best bagels in NYC, hands down. The everything bagel with scallion cream cheese is perfection. I've been coming here since they opened and the quality never drops.
Murray the Cop sandwich is incredible. Fresh ingredients, perfectly toasted bagel, and the pesto is house-made. Worth the line every single time.
Moved to the East Village specifically to be near this place. The brick oven bagels are on another level compared to anywhere else in the city.
As a vegan, I love that they have so many options. The tofu scallion spread is amazing and the Beyond Delight sandwich is my go-to breakfast.
Brought my family visiting from out of state here. They couldn't believe how good a bagel could be. The lox platter is generous and fresh.
Great bagels and friendly staff. Can get busy on weekend mornings but the line moves fast. The cold brew is also excellent.
THE BEST BAGELS NEAR TOMPKINS SQUARE PARK & NYU
Looking for the best bagels near Tompkins Square Park or a quick breakfast before class at NYU? Our Avenue A flagship is the East Village's go-to bagel shop, right in the heart of one of Manhattan's most vibrant neighborhoods. Whether you're exploring Alphabet City, heading to St. Mark's Place, or grabbing coffee before a walk along the East River, add us to your NYC itinerary for authentic hand-rolled bagels baked fresh every day in the neighborhood.
Tompkins Square Park
2 min walkOur shop is just a block away from one of the East Village's most iconic green spaces. Grab a bagel and enjoy it on a park bench — a true NYC morning ritual.
St. Mark's Place
5 min walkThe legendary strip of vintage shops, tattoo parlors, and Japanese restaurants is a short stroll away. Fuel up with a breakfast sandwich before hitting the shops.
NYU East Village Dorms
7 min walkStudents from NYU's Coral Tower, Alumni Hall, and Third North residence halls make us their morning go-to. We're the closest real bagel shop to campus housing.
East River Park & Amphitheater
8 min walkHeading to the waterfront for a run or bike ride along the East River? Grab a bagel and cold brew to fuel your morning workout.
Alphabet City & Loisaida
1 min walkWe're right on the edge of Alphabet City — the vibrant, artistic heart of the Lower East Side. Explore community gardens, murals, and local galleries after breakfast.
Pro tip: Order ahead on our app or website and grab your bagels on the way to your next stop. No waiting in line — just fresh, hand-rolled NYC bagels ready when you are.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
AVENUE A
New York, NY 10009
Saturday–Sunday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
READY TO ORDER?
Skip the line and order ahead for pickup. Fresh hand-rolled bagels, made to order at Avenue A.