Best Bagels on Staten Island

August 7, 2026•Staten Island Neighbors

Ask ten Staten Islanders where to find the best bagel, and you’ll probably get ten different answers.

We recently asked members of the Staten Island Neighbors community one simple question:

Who has the best bagels on Staten Island?

Hundreds of residents joined the conversation, recommending neighborhood favorites, longtime bagel shops, and hidden gems from every corner of the borough. While everyone has their own personal favorite, several businesses stood out with repeated recommendations from community members.

Whether you’re looking for a classic plain bagel, an everything bagel, fresh lox and cream cheese, or the perfect bacon, egg, and cheese, these are some of the bagel shops Staten Islanders recommended most.

Community Favorites

🥯 Heartland Bagels

Heartland Bagels was one of the community’s most frequently recommended shops. Residents praised its wide selection of fresh bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and longtime reputation for quality.

🥯 Pio Bagels

Pio Bagels earned repeated recommendations from community members and continues to be a favorite destination for fresh, traditional bagels.

🥯 Bagel Box

Bagel Box received numerous mentions throughout the discussion, with residents highlighting both its bagels and popular breakfast sandwiches.

🥯 Poppyseed Bagels

Known for fresh bagels and a loyal customer following, Poppyseed Bagels was another shop frequently recommended by the community.

🥯 Bagel Depot

Bagel Depot earned praise from residents across Staten Island and continues to be one of the borough’s well-known neighborhood bagel shops.

🥯 Bagels R Us

Bagels R Us received consistent recommendations, with many residents mentioning it among their favorite local breakfast spots.

🥯 Plaza Bagels

Plaza Bagels was another community favorite, earning repeated praise for its fresh bagels and neighborhood atmosphere.

🥯 Bagels & Buns

A longtime local favorite, Bagels & Buns appeared throughout the discussion as one of Staten Islanders’ go-to breakfast destinations.

🥯 Mikey’s Bagels

Mikey’s Bagels earned multiple recommendations from residents who appreciate its fresh bagels and breakfast offerings.

🥯 Manor Bagels

Manor Bagels rounded out many residents’ lists of favorite neighborhood bagel shops.

🥯 Bagel Bistro

Bagel Bistro received several recommendations from community members and continues to be a popular breakfast stop.

🥯 Not Just Bagels

Not Just Bagels also earned recognition from residents, completing the list of the community’s most frequently mentioned bagel shops.

Honorable Mentions

Many other neighborhood bagel shops also received recommendations from community members, demonstrating just how many great breakfast destinations Staten Island has to offer.

A Great Bagel Means Something Different to Everyone

One thing became clear from the discussion: there isn’t a single “best” bagel on Staten Island.

Some residents prefer a classic hand-rolled, kettle-boiled bagel with a chewy interior and crisp exterior. Others look for oversized bagels piled high with cream cheese, while many simply want the freshest bagels possible—especially when they’re still warm from the oven.

And of course, no Staten Island bagel conversation would be complete without the inevitable comparison to Brooklyn. While some longtime Brooklyn natives insist nothing compares to the bagels they grew up with, many Staten Islanders believe the borough has quietly built one of New York City’s best bagel scenes.

No matter which side of the debate you’re on, one thing is certain: Staten Island has no shortage of outstanding bagel shops worth visiting.

About Community Favorites

Community Favorites is a Staten Island Neighbors series highlighting the restaurants, businesses, services, and places most recommended by our community.

Rather than relying on critics or paid rankings, these articles are built from recommendations shared by Staten Island residents to help others discover trusted local businesses and make informed decisions.

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