I don't consider myself a bagel connoisseur and for the most part all bagels taste the same to me. Or so I thought until I tried the bagel sandwich at Court Street. I liked how unassuming the spot is, the bagel came out piping hot and my word it was delicious. This might be the best bagel I've eaten so far since I've moved to New York. Highly recommend!

I was on a hunt for a new bagel spot as my local place was becoming not so tasty anymore. Food: I ordered a bagel with avocado and turkey bacon and tomato and was pleasantly surprised by the taste and quality. Service: The cashier was kind and pleasant. I will definitely be returning. Ambiance: Standard bagel shop. Roomy enough for seating, small but just enough space to maneuver around and dine in if you choose too.

Loveeee this shop! I'm from out of town and have been recommended this shop last year. Had to make a stop while in Brooklyn. Really enjoyed their vegetable cream cheese as well as the cinnamon apple cream cheese. The second one was a huge hit with my family back home because of the crispy bites of apple in the cream cheese bagels are huge and the bagels from the day before are bagged and located near the front for a reduced price, but they are perfectly fresh!

Major side note: As of Monday (yesterday from this review,) Court Street Bagel is now operated under a different owner. Peter; the original owner for ages; was closing the place due to rent issues but it appears to be run by someone else now. Don't have any other details on who is running it and I am unsure if the bagel quality will be the same nor if it'll stay open. You can check the debacle on reddit and other pages. Edit: It's the Smith Street Bagel bros apparently. https://www.nycbageltours.com/news/the-truth-behind-the-court-street-bagels-saga Anyway, this is (or was as per the note above) one of the bagel places in the area but the only good one. Yes there's a bad spot up the street on court in downtown Brooklyn (LA) and the also not great Atlantic Bagels but along with Smith Street a good 15 minutes away, this was always excellent and they have daily lines for a reason. Always a solid quality bagel though their sandwiches were a bit overpriced even for the neighborhood (go to the excellent 24 hour spot on Smith Street/Smith Street Gourmet Deli instead.) When I got a hot one, they were very good but even for the rare times I went for lunch or the times I got a non hot one, they are/were still better than the other spots listed. My usual preference is/was a sesame or poppy with cream cheese not toasted (because a toasted bagel is bread in the shape of a bagel.) Lox spread was pretty solid here with plenty of lox and was honestly worth it also. They put a ton of cream cheese on also. Low 4/Mid 4

One of the best bagels in Brooklyn and NYC. Great place with quality ingredients. Be aware they are Cash only, but they do have an ATM if you need one.

We were in Brooklyn watching a basketball tournament and knew we wanted NY bagels to bring back home to Texas. Our hotel was nearby and Yelp steered me here on an easy walk. The line was long but moved quickly. The owner himself was working the counter and greeting regulars and visitors alike. I enjoyed a bagel with lox and the amount of cream cheese in the bagel is insane. Hubby had a bagel with egg and ham and cheese and he was loving it too. A couple tiny tables at the front where we could enjoy our breakfast but most people did takeaway. The bagels we took home were warm when we left and they survived the flight and kept in our freezer while they lasted (which wasn't long).

What a find! Had a delicious everything bagel with egg and turkey and it did not disappoint. This place is small but it sure does get busy and packed! The gentleman behind the counter on Friday morning was the kindest person ever, not only with new customers, but with his regulars also. Service was fast and fyi cash only!

10/10 bagel shop in Brooklyn! My friend and I walked over the Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan just to try it after researching the best bagel shop in NYC. Well worth the walk! Be prepared to wait, it's a small place but they work fast. It's also CASH ONLY, so plan accordingly! Lots of bagel options, and even more cream cheese options to pair. I went with the Sundried Tomato cream cheese on Everything Bagel. Look at those chunks of tomato! There was no shortage of shmear on that bagel. My friend got the Apple Cinnamon cream cheese on a plain bagel and raved over it, too. We also witnessed the sweetest thing while there. The owner is super hands on, I get the sense he's there every day. A couple of patrons didn't realize it was a cash only place and got to the point of paying when they realized it. The owner kindly told them it was no problem, to just come back later to settle up with him. I thought that was so kind of him! It really says a lot about him and his business. He truly cares about his patrons. I was also amazed at how cheap it was! I think my bagel with cream cheese and a Diet Coke can was $4.50! Please add Court Street Bagels to your list of must try places in NYC. I can't wait to go back!

Food (5/5): - Amazing bagel! I got a toasted everything bagel with lox, scallion cream cheese, red onions, tomatoes, and capers. It was so nicely crisp and the ratio of cream cheese to salmon was perfect for me Service (5/5): - Met the owner who has such a wonderful and kind heart! He was so warm and welcoming that I'm not surprised at all by the amount of guests that come visit Ambiance (5/5): - Just your regular casual bagel spot! - No frills but lots of community and warmth here :) One note I have to make is that I came here pretty early on a Saturday and there was already a line. However, once they were opened, they helped everyone pretty quickly so I didn't have to wait too long. I will be back!