Parking is a nightmare, good was great. Take n go style
Govt Mule
Been going here since the 70s. Never disappoints.
Melissa O.
Best bagels I’ve ever had in the greater Boston area after living here for over a decade. Yes, better than whatever is in Brookline or Cambridge, and perfect for when you want a normal, no frills, delicious bagel with CC. I’m from NJ and these are by far the best: great texture, no BS, super affordable, and the place has character. I don’t even live in Chelsea but I woke up early to drive over and bring two dozen to an event for breakfast and they were a hit.
(Please never get rid of the blueberry bagels!)
Lawrence Bornstein
In my opinion the best bagel in the Boston area-
Jack Moldave
Best bagels in Boston
Robert O'Neill
Nice bagels.
Danielle Brossi
Best New York style bagel you will find in Boston. The guy in the front was incredibly, friendly and efficient. The owner saw us in our car eating our pizza bagels and came out and brought us a huge stack of napkins. Such a nice guy! Would come out here again just for the bagels.
Jordy Meza Osorio
Best Pizza Bagels, Best Bagels, Best Bagel Dogs, can’t say anything else. highly recommend coming here. The desserts there as well, highly recommend especially their cheese cake.
Love them!!! Been going here for decades, and they have never disappointed me. Regardless who is working that counter! The best bagels in Massachusetts!!! And don’t forget to try their hotdog & pizza bagels. You’ll thank me later 😊
Ron Scozzafava
In my opinion, Katz Bagel is hands down the best bagel bakery in Boston. The bagels are outstanding—hot, fresh, and straight from the oven. While the cream cheese is average, the quality of the bagels more than makes up for it. The street parking can be a bit tight.
This place is the best !!! Every time I and the family fly into Boston, it is a must-have !!! The egg bagels and all the other bagels 🥯 Yummy 😋
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angelika S Dias
First time in, and most likely last time. Guy made a little fit cause I was going to do Apple Pay… felt like I was being rushed.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Half a Dozen Bagels
emma brumley
Absolutely amazing spot. Great atmosphere and wicked nice people, I met the owner and son and super down to earth people. Great bagels as well and amazing cream cheese! Definitely recommend when in boston area 🥯
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jea Kim
For a long time, Katz has been heralded as one of the best bagels in the GBA, so I was excited to finally give it a try this past weekend. I rolled in around 7 a.m. (their new opening time) and found a limited selection of bagels and a 20-minute wait for the hot dogs. While waiting, I got to talk to some loyal locals who’ve been coming to this spot for decades. The general consensus was that the quality has been slipping the past few years.
After a 30-minute wait, I walked out with a mix of bagels, their famous pizza bagels, hot dogs, and a blueberry cheesecake. The hot dog was seemingly unassuming, but the pillowy bun, juicy dog, and just the right zing of mustard made it a simple yet satisfying treat. Sure, it might be a bit hefty for breakfast, but it felt just right since I was starving.
Now, the pizza bagel. Sadly, this reimagined classic fell a bit flat, literally. Pressing the bagel into “pizza form” squashed all its fluffy air pockets, leaving a chewy base that lacked the crispy charm of pizza or the bounce of a bagel. To make matters worse, the tomato sauce and mozzarella toppings were spread so thin they barely made an impression. As for the regular bagels, they were solid but not exactly worth a special trip. Good for a local stop, but not quite worth the hype.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bagel Hot Dogs
Michael Steele
Old school bagel baker in Chelsea Ma Legit bagels made every day Needed pumpernickel bagels for an event
Parking is a nightmare, good was great. Take n go style
Been going here since the 70s. Never disappoints.
Best bagels I’ve ever had in the greater Boston area after living here for over a decade. Yes, better than whatever is in Brookline or Cambridge, and perfect for when you want a normal, no frills, delicious bagel with CC. I’m from NJ and these are by far the best: great texture, no BS, super affordable, and the place has character. I don’t even live in Chelsea but I woke up early to drive over and bring two dozen to an event for breakfast and they were a hit.
(Please never get rid of the blueberry bagels!)
In my opinion the best bagel in the Boston area-
Best bagels in Boston
Nice bagels.
Best New York style bagel you will find in Boston. The guy in the front was incredibly, friendly and efficient. The owner saw us in our car eating our pizza bagels and came out and brought us a huge stack of napkins. Such a nice guy! Would come out here again just for the bagels.
Best Pizza Bagels, Best Bagels, Best Bagel Dogs, can’t say anything else. highly recommend coming here. The desserts there as well, highly recommend especially their cheese cake.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Whoopie Pie, Cookies, Pizza, Bagel Dog, Blueberry Cheesecake
Love them!!! Been going here for decades, and they have never disappointed me. Regardless who is working that counter! The best bagels in Massachusetts!!! And don’t forget to try their hotdog & pizza bagels. You’ll thank me later 😊
In my opinion, Katz Bagel is hands down the best bagel bakery in Boston. The bagels are outstanding—hot, fresh, and straight from the oven. While the cream cheese is average, the quality of the bagels more than makes up for it. The street parking can be a bit tight.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Half a Dozen Bagels
Restaurantji Recommends
This place is the best !!! Every time I and the family fly into Boston, it is a must-have !!!
The egg bagels and all the other bagels 🥯 Yummy 😋
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time in, and most likely last time. Guy made a little fit cause I was going to do Apple Pay… felt like I was being rushed.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Half a Dozen Bagels
Absolutely amazing spot. Great atmosphere and wicked nice people, I met the owner and son and super down to earth people. Great bagels as well and amazing cream cheese! Definitely recommend when in boston area 🥯
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
For a long time, Katz has been heralded as one of the best bagels in the GBA, so I was excited to finally give it a try this past weekend. I rolled in around 7 a.m. (their new opening time) and found a limited selection of bagels and a 20-minute wait for the hot dogs. While waiting, I got to talk to some loyal locals who’ve been coming to this spot for decades. The general consensus was that the quality has been slipping the past few years.
After a 30-minute wait, I walked out with a mix of bagels, their famous pizza bagels, hot dogs, and a blueberry cheesecake. The hot dog was seemingly unassuming, but the pillowy bun, juicy dog, and just the right zing of mustard made it a simple yet satisfying treat. Sure, it might be a bit hefty for breakfast, but it felt just right since I was starving.
Now, the pizza bagel. Sadly, this reimagined classic fell a bit flat, literally. Pressing the bagel into “pizza form” squashed all its fluffy air pockets, leaving a chewy base that lacked the crispy charm of pizza or the bounce of a bagel. To make matters worse, the tomato sauce and mozzarella toppings were spread so thin they barely made an impression. As for the regular bagels, they were solid but not exactly worth a special trip. Good for a local stop, but not quite worth the hype.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bagel Hot Dogs
Old school bagel baker in Chelsea Ma
Legit bagels made every day
Needed pumpernickel bagels for an event
Food: 5
Service: 5
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