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Black Seed Bagels
- 5-18 50th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101

Bagel shop ★4.0 (38)·$10–20

5-18 50th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA

4.0
Delicious and filling bagel sandwiches!! (Fave was the BEC)The bagels here are a mix of NY/Montreal style! The bagels themselves are not too thick and have a great crispy crust.Staff is really friendly. I’m excited for a new bagel place in the neighborhood! - Em
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Black Seed Bagels Introduce

As a New Yorker, you know the bagel scene is a serious one, and when a new spot opens, it has to live up to the hype. Black Seed Bagels, now a delicious addition to Long Island City, does just that. We're not just another bagel shop; we're bringing a unique, Montreal-style twist to the classic New York staple. Our bagels are hand-rolled, boiled in honey water, and baked in a wood-fired oven, resulting in a distinct flavor and texture that is thinner, denser, and has a fantastic crispy crust. It's a perfect blend of two beloved bagel traditions, creating a product that is both familiar and exciting.

We understand that New Yorkers have high expectations for their bagels, and we are proud to say that we consistently impress even the most discerning local palates. Our customers rave about our bagels, noting their perfect crispiness and delicious chew. We've quickly become a go-to spot for breakfast, offering a wide array of sandwiches, spreads, and smoked fish to top your bagel. Whether you're a fan of a classic schmear or looking to try one of our signature creations, we have something to satisfy every craving.

Beyond our bagels, our staff is what makes the experience truly special. Our friendly and sweet team members, like Doug and Derek, are always there to greet you with a smile and help you find the perfect bagel combination. The positive feedback we receive about our friendly staff and delicious food is a testament to our commitment to providing a top-notch experience. We are excited to be a new bagel place in the neighborhood and look forward to serving you a taste of our unique bagels and more.


Black Seed Bagels is conveniently located at 5-18 50th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101. Our prime location in Long Island City makes us an easily accessible spot for a quick breakfast or a midday meal. The surrounding neighborhood is a bustling area with a mix of residential and commercial spaces, making our bagel shop a perfect stop for both locals and commuters.

Accessibility is key in New York, and our location offers a great benefit for those who drive. Free street parking is available, a rare and valuable amenity in this part of the city. This makes it convenient for you to pop in, grab your bagels, and be on your way without the stress of searching for a parking spot. For those who walk or take public transit, our shop is situated on a main street, making it an easy and quick walk from nearby subway and bus stops.

The surrounding area provides a vibrant backdrop to your visit, with plenty of other shops and businesses to explore. Our location is perfect for grabbing a bagel and a coffee before heading to work, enjoying a leisurely weekend morning, or simply satisfying a craving for a delicious bagel sandwich.


Black Seed Bagels offers a variety of services to make your experience as convenient as possible.

  • In-store Ordering: Come inside and build your perfect bagel with our wide selection of bagels, spreads, and fillings.
  • Takeout: All of our items are available for takeout, making it easy to grab a quick bite on the go.
  • Bagel Packs: We offer half dozen and baker’s dozen options, perfect for stocking up on our fresh bagels for the week or sharing with friends and family.
  • Catering: Our "Brunch for a Bunch" package is a great option for catering a small office meeting or a gathering with loved ones.

Black Seed Bagels stands out with several key features that set us apart from the competition.

  • Unique Montreal-Style Bagels: Our signature bagels are a major highlight. Unlike typical New York bagels, ours are thinner, denser, and have a distinctive crispiness from being wood-fired, offering a new and exciting texture.
  • Delicious Breakfast Sandwiches: We are popular for our delicious and filling bagel sandwiches. Customer favorites include the BEC (Bacon, Egg & Cheese), which has been rated a 9/10, and the classic Plain with Cream Cheese & Bacon, which was rated a perfect 1000/10.
  • High-Quality Spreads & Smoked Fish: We offer a variety of classic and unique spreads, including Hot Honey Cream Cheese, as well as high-quality smoked fish like Catsmo Smoked Salmon.
  • Signature & Classic Sandwiches: Our menu includes a range of both classic and creative sandwiches, such as The Salmon Classic, The Veggie Bagel, and our popular Turkey Avocado.
  • Friendly Staff: Our team is known for being incredibly friendly and sweet, providing excellent customer service that makes every visit a pleasant one.
  • Freshly Toasted Bagels: We pride ourselves on toasting our bagels to perfection, ensuring a consistently delicious and crispy bite every time.

For more information or to place an order, you can contact Black Seed Bagels.

  • Address: 5-18 50th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
  • Phone: (646) 568-2817

What is truly worth choosing about Black Seed Bagels is our innovative take on a New York institution. We offer a unique and delicious product that respects the bagel tradition while introducing a fresh, exciting twist with our Montreal-style baking method. For a local New Yorker who has had countless bagels, our perfectly toasted, crispy, and flavorful bagels are a delightful surprise. We have quickly earned the trust and praise of Queens natives, and that's a badge of honor we wear with pride.

Our commitment to quality extends beyond the bagels themselves to our entire menu. From our perfectly crafted breakfast sandwiches to our rich smoked salmon, every item is made with care and attention to detail. The combination of our superior product, friendly and welcoming staff, and convenient location with free street parking makes us a standout choice for breakfast or any time you’re in the mood for a great bagel. When you visit Black Seed Bagels, you’re not just getting a meal; you're getting an experience that is a perfect blend of two great bagel traditions, right here in the heart of Long Island City.

Black Seed Bagels Food & drink

  • BAGELS

  • SINGLE BAGEL $2.50

    Unsliced, honey-boiled & wood-fired bagel

  • HALF DOZEN BAGELS $15.00

    6 assorted honey-boiled & wood-fired bagels. ***Limited to 2 dozen bagels ***

  • BAKER'S DOZEN BAGELS $29.95

    13 assorted honey-boiled & wood-fired bagels. ***Limited to 2 dozen bagels ***

  • BRUNCH FOR A BUNCH $75.00

    6 bagels(mixed variety), 1 LB Cream Cheese(8 o.z plain, 8 oz. scallion), 1/2 lb. Smoked Salmon(2 x 4 oz. packs), Tomato, Onions & Capers

  • BUILD YOUR OWN BAGEL

  • BUILD YOUR OWN BAGEL $2.50

    Build your own sandwich with a selection of fresh ingredients on a wood-fired bagel.

  • BREAKFAST SANDWICHES

  • CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, EGG & CHEESE $11.95

    Chicken Sausage, Two Fried Eggs & American on a wood-fired bagel

  • THE PLAIN JANE $7.95

    Two Fried Eggs & Cheddar on a Wood-Fired Bagel.

  • NO CHEESE PLAIN JANE $6.50

    Two Fried Eggs on a Wood-Fired Bagel

  • THE BOCA $10.50

    Two Fried Eggs, Cheddar, Tomato & Avocado on a Wood-Fired Bagel

  • THE BEC $11.95

    Bacon, Two Fried Eggs & Cheddar on a Wood-Fired Bagel.

  • HAM, EGG & CHEESE $10.50

    Smoked Ham, Two Fried Eggs & Cheddar on a Wood-Fired Bagel.

  • TURKEY, EGG & CHEESE $12.50

    House-Smoked Turkey, Two Fried Eggs & Cheddar on a Wood-Fired Bagel.

  • PASTRAMI, EGG & CHEESE $13.50

    House-Smoked Pastrami, Two Fried Eggs & Cheddar on a Wood-Fired Bagel.

  • CLASSIC SANDWICHES

  • THE SALMON CLASSIC $16.50

    Catsmo Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Tomato, Red Onion & Capers

  • THE CLASSIC 2.0 $16.50

    Pastrami Salmon, Scallion Cream Cheese, Pickled Green Tomato, Red Onion

  • THE VEGGIE BAGEL $9.95

    Veggie Cream Cheese, Avocado, Tomato, Red Onion, Cucumber & Capers

  • AB&J $7.95

    House Made Almond Butter & Jam {contains nuts}

  • TUNA SALAD SANDWICH $12.50

    Tuna Salad, Lettuce, Tomato & Cucumber

  • TUNA MELT $11.00

    Tuna Salad & Melted Swiss

  • EGG SALAD SANDWICH $9.50

    Kewpie Egg Salad, Lettuce & Red Onion

  • SIGNATURE SANDWICHES

  • GRILLED CHEESE $8.25

    American cheese on an inside out bagel.

  • TURKEY REUBEN $14.00

    Smoked Turkey, Swiss, Sauerkraut & Russian Dressing

  • PASTRAMI REUBEN $15.95

    House-Smoked Pastrami, Swiss, Sauerkraut & Russian Dressing

  • TURKEY AVOCADO $15.95

    Smoked Turkey, Swiss, Avocado, Tomato, Red Onion & Dijon

  • THE BRICK LANE $15.95

    Pastrami, Colman's Mustrard & Pickles

  • BLACK SEED BLT $11.50

    Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Spicy Mayo

  • HOT HONEY HAM $14.95

    Country Ham, Hot Honey Cream Cheese, Butter Lettuce & Pickled Green Tomatoes

  • PIZZA BAGELS

  • PEPPERONI PIZZA BAGEL $9.95

    Mozzarella, Provolone, Marinara & Pepperoni on a Wood-Fired Bagel

  • CLASSIC CHEESE PIZZA BAGEL $8.95

    Mozzarella, Provolone & Marinara on a Wood-Fired Bagel

  • SPREADS & SALADS

  • PLAIN CREAM CHEESE

    Artisanal cream cheese with no additives or preservatives.

  • SCALLION CREAM CHEESE

    Made with fresh scallions. Contains no additives or preservatives.

  • VEGGIE CREAM CHEESE

    Made with fresh red bell peppers, scallions, carrots and Cream Cheese. Contains no additives or preservatives.

  • LOX & DILL CREAM CHEESE

    Made with fresh dill & lox. Contains no additives or preservatives.

  • HOT HONEY CREAM CHEESE

    Made with Calabrian chilis, chili flakes, honey and Cream Cheese. Contains no additives or preservatives.

  • TOFU CREAM CHEESE

    Plant-based cream cheese.

  • SCALLION TOFU CREAM CHEESE

    Fresh Scallions and tofu cream cheese (plant-based).

  • VEGGIE TOFU CREAM CHEESE

    Made with fresh red bell peppers, scallions, carrots and Tofu Cream Cheese (plant-based).

  • BUTTER
  • ALMOND BUTTER

    House-made almond butter{Contains nuts}

  • RASPBERRY JAM $0.00
  • EGG SALAD

    Pasture-raised eggs and kewpie mayo.

  • TUNA SALAD

    Line-caught Tuna Salad with celery and red onion.

  • SMOKED WHITEFISH SALAD

    Smoked whitefish, with celery, parsley, dill, lemon, mayo & red onion

  • SMOKED FISH

  • CATSMO SMOKED SALMON (1/4 LB) $12.95

    1/4 lb. smoked salmon, perfectly sliced.

  • CATSMO PASTRAMI-SPICED SMOKED SALMON (1/4 LB) $13.95

    1/4 lb. Catsmo salmon with pastrami seasoning perfectly sliced.

  • BEVERAGES

  • CAN Of SODA $2.25

    Choice of 12 oz. can of soda

  • NATALIE'S ORANGE JUICE

    Fresh squeezed Natalie's Orange Juice

  • POLAND SPRING WATER $2.75

    16.9 oz. bottle

  • SPINDRIFT $3.95
  • GREENHOUSE WELLNESS SHOT $5.99
  • RED JACKET JUICE $7.00
  • SNACKS & SWEETS

  • KETTLE CHIPS $3.25
  • CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE $4.75
  • MAVUNO HARVEST DRIED FRUIT $7.00
  • COFFEE & TEA

  • DRIP COFFEE
  • COLD BREW $6.25
  • HOT TEA $4.50

    BUSHWICK TEA SELECTIONS

  • ICED TEA (UNSWEETENED) $4.50

    COLD BREWED ICED TEA BY BUSHWICK TEA SELECTIONS

Black Seed Bagels Details

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  • Breakfast
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  • Free street parking

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Black Seed Bagels Location

Black Seed Bagels

5-18 50th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA

Black Seed Bagels Reviews

An average rating of ★4 from 73 user reviews.

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