Russ & Daughters.
In 3 Shout NY guides.
Food + Drink
The Best Bagels in New York City
Open since 1914 and on this block of Houston Street since 1920, Russ & Daughters is the reference point for bagels and lox in America.
Go for: The Classic, cream cheese and your choice of salmon on a bagel or bialy.
City
The Lower East Side Guide: Where to Eat, Drink and Go Out in 2026
The original appetizing shop, where the counter staff slice smoked salmon thin enough to read through.
Go for: The Classic bagel sandwich, a quarter pound of whitefish salad.
City
Things to Do Alone in NYC
The appetizing shop on Houston Street has been slicing smoked fish since 1914, and the counter is one of the great solo experiences in the city: you, a counterperson who knows exactly how thin to cut
Go for: Gaspe Nova and scallion cream cheese on an everything bagel.