Best Bagel & Coffee
Bagel shop · 225 W 35th St A, New York, NY 10001, United States · United States
★ 4.6 on Google · 6,748 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Jul 19, 2026 · 31 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
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Case conclusion
What the numbers say
999 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.6★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.6★
- Flagged
- 3%
- Coverage
- 15%
All reviews shown by Google
968 examined reviews
31 of 999
999 of 6,748 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 19, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviewers report that this busy bagel shop offers a massive selection of fresh, generously filled, and flavorful bagels with quick and efficient service. However, visitors frequently note long lines, crowded conditions, and very limited seating.
+ Repeated strengths
Fresh and flavorful bagels
Reviewers frequently praise the bagels for having a great texture, being soft and chewy on the inside with a nice crisp exterior, and offering an extensive selection of options.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2024-12-30
I had a bagel at a different bagel store on my first morning in New York, and it was mediocre. It took me a couple of days, but I’m glad I decided to try again, and go somewhere different. Best Bagel blew the other place out of the water!...
Generous portions and fillings
Multiple reviewers highlight the massive portion sizes and heavy, satisfying amounts of cream cheese, smoked salmon, and other toppings.
2 supporting reviews
4★ · 2025-02-07
Best Bagel & Coffee lives up to its name with a huge selection of bagels, creative combinations, and high-quality ingredients. The portions are absolutely massive—perfect if you’re starving or want to split a sandwich. Prices are on the ste...
5★ · 2025-11-23
Proper NY bagels, really delicious. I had an onion bagel with excellent lox spread, a classic combo, perfectly executed. Service was efficient, seating fairly minimal but let's face it, that's typical for most good bagel spots. We would def...
− Repeated complaints
Long queues and heavy crowds
Reviewers report dealing with extensive lines and a chaotic, packed atmosphere during peak hours.
2 supporting reviews
2★ · 2025-01-02
Insanely long lines. Not worth the wait.
5★ · 2025-01-07
Delicious and plentiful, normal price for the area. We had to go back! Keep in mind that if you go during peak hours (between 10 am and 3 pm) it gets very crowded and you might have to wait up to 30 minutes, but it's worth it.
Limited seating
Many visitors complain that there are very few tables or places to sit, requiring most customers to take their food to-go.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2026-01-26
Great place for a bagel!! The staff are fantastic, very friendly to French customers, quick service, and the bagel is really good. Highly recommended.
5★ · 2025-08-24
great bagels, very hard to find a table to sit and eat
Rushed staff interaction
Some reviewers mention that employees can come across as blunt, hurried, or unfriendly due to the high-volume environment.
2 supporting reviews
3★ · 2025-01-04
Too busy. They’re fast but sacrificed accuracy - our order came out wrong. Maybe if the girl at the counter wasn’t too busy rolling her eyes and rushing people along as they ordered our food would have came out right. Not worth the hype.
5★ · 2025-06-21
This was one of the best bagels! Coffee not so much. Got the smoked salmon sandwich on an onion bagel, it was soo good. It had cream cheese and scallions with a great texture.
Good for
- Grab-and-go breakfast
- Generous portion sizes
- Customizable bagel and spread options
Avoid if
- You need a quiet place to sit down and eat
- You are looking for a leisurely dining experience
- You dislike long lines and crowded spaces
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Dec ’24 | 12 | 0 |
| Jan ’25 | 51 | 2 |
| Feb ’25 | 52 | 1 |
| Mar ’25 | 47 | 1 |
| Apr ’25 | 51 | 0 |
| May ’25 | 61 | 1 |
| Jun ’25 | 60 | 3 |
| Jul ’25 | 59 | 1 |
| Aug ’25 | 56 | 1 |
| Sep ’25 | 60 | 3 |
| Oct ’25 | 64 | 1 |
| Nov ’25 | 45 | 0 |
| Dec ’25 | 47 | 2 |
| Jan ’26 | 48 | 2 |
| Feb ’26 | 35 | 1 |
| Mar ’26 | 54 | 2 |
| Apr ’26 | 49 | 4 |
| May ’26 | 67 | 1 |
| Jun ’26 | 60 | 3 |
| Jul ’26 | 21 | 2 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- low activity account 30 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- generic account 1 reviews flagged weight 1
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 31 flagged reviews.
Kevin Leiß
145 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2026-01-03
The original New York cheesecake is incredibly rich! Highly recommended. It will definitely keep you going for several hours. Service is quick and friendly.
Victoria Quattrociocchi
1 review
★★★★★
2025-01-07
Delicious and plentiful, normal price for the area, we had to go back!
Michael S.
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-02-04
Michael Gonzales
1 review
★★★★★
2025-03-20
Isobel Taylor
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-06-15
Barbara D'Isselt
1 review
★★★★★
2025-08-12
I got the jalapeno bagel and it was good. Complaining that the bagel is green is one of the dumbest things I've ever seen. It's food coloring. Grow up
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1 review
★★★★★
2025-09-02
It was easy to order because there was a Korean person who could speak Korean.
LazerShots
1 review
★★★★★
2025-09-19
Cool shit
Kamil Botor
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-09-28
Thayse Fioletti
1 review
★★★★★
2025-10-24
Report generated Jul 19, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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