Russ & Daughters.
In 2 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.