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Barney Greengrass

Bagel Shop, Sandwich Spot, and American Restaurant$$$$

Upper West Side, New York

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Barney Greengrass

8.6^/10

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Ranked #2 for bagel shops in the Upper West Side
Has a stamp of approval from Time Out New York and Food Network
"A classic and a MUST for bagels, lox, sturgeon, latkes, and pickles."(39 Tips)
"The chopped hearing salad, latkes, bialys, belly lox awesomeness!"(8 Tips)
"The sturgeon king."(5 Tips)
"Nova lox and white fish salad platter is out of this world."(7 Tips)

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GothamistMarch 5, 2015
While you can't go wrong with basic nova lox here, there's a reason Barney Greengrass is known as The Sturgeon King—the smoked sturgeon here is rich and buttery, just like it should be. Read more
EaterApril 13, 2018
Barney Greengrass is a true New York institution. The menu includes a long list of omelettes and egg sandwiches, but you're definitely going to want to try something with smoked fish. Read more
Minda ADecember 29, 2016
I long for this place all year long from the Bay. The best, the best, the best. How do they make coffee so right, it's like caramel? Their olives like manna from heaven? The lox fluffy as a cloud?
Stephanie HSeptember 19, 2019
Sturgeon King! As seen in "Billions" - iconic setting for power brokers :). Get the open face sturgeon/lox sandwich. Nova Scotia salmon (lox) is world class
Kev SkinnyFebruary 25, 2016
Doughy bagels are outstanding. Bites similar to a pretzel. Make sure you fill that bagel with the best smoked sammy in the city. 16.00 for this bad boy so bring your wallet. Well worth it.
EaterOctober 13, 2016
The menu includes a long list of omelettes and egg sandwiches, but you're definitely going to want to try something with smoked fish. A great first order is the eggs with a side of pastrami salmon. Read more
BuzzFeedAugust 19, 2016
The right thing to do at Barney Greengrass is to order eggs scrambled with onions and sturgeon, which is the house specialty. If you hate white fish, the smoked salmon is also really, really good. Read more
 ℋumorousJune 8, 2023
Anthony Bourdain's regular breakfast order: Nova Scotia Lox and egg scramble. You are missed RIP.
The BigBDecember 14, 2022
Great experience. Although I‘m not into fish. Fantastic Jewish food, especially the Matzah Ball Soup. I felt better with every spoon.
Village VoiceAugust 4, 2014
For more than 100 years, Barney Greengrass has been New York's quintessential deli, specializing in homemade smoked sturgeon, nova, lox, whitefish, and other fishy treats. Read more
AmateurConciergeAugust 16, 2015
I feel like I'm cheating on Russ & Daughters but it's uptown so it doesn't count. I don't like sturgeon but the sandwich was amazing. Latkes are the best I can remember. Challah French toast too!
Peggy GartinOctober 28, 2018
Recommended: scrambled eggs with onions, lox, toasted bagel or bialy. Get some smoked sturgeon or salmon and some chopped liver to takw away.
First We FeastAugust 3, 2014
Ask the old Jews of the Upper West Side where to get the best lox, and they'll point you to this classic appetizing shop, which has been in business since 1908. Read more
Anya SchmidtApril 29, 2018
Check the counter before you order as there is a lot of mouthwatering fish, ham and bread to choose from. High quality food, no chichi. Not a place for fancy cappucino. Go there!
Kerrie MartinJuly 15, 2013
Their whitefish salad tastes more like celery than fish. On my $14 salmon & cream cheese sandwich they put the TINIEST "shmear" of cream cheese; it was pathetic. But at least the salmon's delicious.
Ben K.June 19, 2016
Classic! Try the sturgeon, pastrami lox, or whitefish salad on a bagel. Scrambled eggs with sturgeon and onion are excellent too.
PhanessaMay 12, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Breakfast - Pastrami Omelette w/ Horseradish Cheddar & Everything Bagel. Lunch - Triple Decker #7 Turkey, Pastrami, Cole Slaw and Russian Dressing. Perfect serving size, not tacky like Carnegie's.
Matthew SpectorMarch 5, 2015
The OG. The sturgeon king. Barney Greengrass is everything - bialy meets whitefish salad and a bit of less-salty nova makes the best breakfast and brunch New York can offer.
HectorJune 9, 2015
Lox on a bagel or sturgeon with scrambled eggs. Thank me later. This neat spot has been open forever with an old school deli charm that makes it stand out above the rest.
Ryan PatrickSeptember 2, 2018
My order - a whitefish sandwich (not the spread!) on an everything bagel with cream cheese, tomatoes, and onions. You can’t beat it.
Edward DelfinoSeptember 11, 2018
The staples of Jewish-American cuisine (lox, bagels, pumpernickel, blintzes, matzo ball soup) great here. It’s packed on the weekend. Bring cash cuz they don’t accept cards.
Alexa SternJuly 30, 2017
Pastrami salmon was amazing! Biali was tasty but bagels a bit stale. I recommend buying the cured fish and getting bagels elsewhere
Jesse AngelinoJanuary 15, 2015
If anyone ever asks you where the breakfast scene is in NY outside of a Long Island bagel shop.The answer is Barney Greengrass on the upper west side!Best Lox I have ever had in all my travels.😍😍😍
Eyal GoldwergerApril 14, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Expensive bagel,, but worth it.. ~100 years old family place has retained its authenticity thru all generations. My favorite is Novia & Sable on toasted bialy w/scallion cream cheese, onions & capers!
Joshua NewmanJuly 10, 2016
Sorry Russ & Daughters, but these guys have the best appetizing in NYC. Try the gravlax for an often overlooked but almost universally loved smoked salmon choice.
Julie SosciaAugust 1, 2018
A staple bagel spot in NYC on the Upper West Side, but prepared for a hefty bill for smaller, classic style bagels. The seating is also somewhat small, so maybe grab something to go.
Julie SosciaJuly 18, 2018
A staple bagel spot in NYC on the Upper West Side, but prepared for a hefty bill for smaller, classic style bagels. The seating is also somewhat small, so maybe grab something to go.
Alex KeslingAugust 16, 2014
The straightforward breakfast fare at this upper west side deli/brunch joint is phenomenally good. You don't have to get any cured fish, but it's highly recommended.
Elizabeth BursteinAugust 28, 2022
Came here with mom! Had the latkes, pastrami sando brady loved, and bagel w lox.
The Corcoran GroupSeptember 9, 2013
This Upper West Side staple has an incredible selection of bagels, cream cheeses and smoked fish - not to mention, amazing whitefish salad.
First We FeastAugust 3, 2014
Sit down with a cup of coffee and an unbeatable bagel sandwich—smoked salmon, cream cheese, tomato—and take in the throwback scene. Long live the "Sturgeon King"! Read more
Andrew WNovember 10, 2013
Go for breakfast and get the lox or sturgeon and eggs. Great with a bialy bagel and cream cheese. Fresh OJ too!
Village VoiceApril 22, 2013
Cured fish is the focus here and there’s no better place for a fish-centric brunch. Try the whitefish salad on a bagel or the scrambled eggs with sturgeon.
Scott SMarch 12, 2015
True destination for top notch smoked nova, lox, or sturgeon. Can't miss on any (hint: nova is less salty). While you're here, might as well grab some latkes.
Serious EatsMarch 29, 2013
A plate of sturgeon, scrambled eggs, and onions is a classic breakfast that tastes like heaven. What completes the experience? Your gruff, constantly kibitzing waiter.
Darren WoolleyMarch 3, 2017
This place is brilliant for breakfast - get the scrambled eggs, lox and onions with a bagel and coffee - the breakfast of champions.
jake furstAugust 10, 2011
For a totally different kind of "pancake," head to this Upper West Side Jew-food institution for awesome latkes (savory potato pancakes), and get it with either smoked salmon or sturgeon on top. mmm.
Eric CMay 15, 2014
This is the real deal for bagels,bialys and all manner of smoked fish. A must stop for foodies who want to experience Jewish breakfast
Ben RAugust 26, 2014
Splurge on the sturgeon, it's worth it. The bagel platters are terrific but I am partial to the scramble with sturgeon and onions.
Julie SosciaJanuary 29, 2019
A staple bagel spot in NYC on the Upper West Side. Cash only. The seating is also somewhat small, so maybe grab something to go.
Eric CNovember 1, 2015
Love love love this real deal Jewish smoked fish fantasticness. The chopped hearing salad, latkes, bialys, belly lox awesomeness!
Justin OrdovezaOctober 18, 2017
The lox bagel is excellent, the lox is fatty. The serves is fast and friendly.
Time Out New YorkAugust 29, 2018
Enormous egg platters come with the usual choice of smoked fish (such as sturgeon or Nova Scotia salmon). Read more
Buford BarnesMay 30, 2012
Established 1908. Moved to current location 1929. Continuously family owned & operated. One of the old appetizing & bagel stores. Specializes in sturgeon, salmon, and whitefish.
Christian FengJuly 12, 2018
Gotta get get the Sturgen on an Everything Bagel. White Fish and Nova Scotia Salmon are delicious too.
PhanessaApril 21, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Best deli on the UWS! Breakfast - Horseradish Chedder & Pastrami Omelette. Lunch - Turkey, Pastrami, Cole Slaw and Russian Dressing
Jennifer SoffenSeptember 17, 2016
Nova lox and white fish salad platter is out of this world. Enough for two people. Get the orange juice.
Heather HOctober 22, 2022
Smoked fish and more smoked fish!!! Some of the best I’ve had in NY.
Eliza Ariadne KMay 28, 2017
The only time it's worth paying 20$ for a bagel. Get the sturgeon one and you'll never think of bagels as dull again.
Andrew CSeptember 1, 2016
Classic deli and cafe... Quick and efficient service, plus food is amazing!!! BUT, too expensive like everywhere

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