Bagel shop4.1· 448 reviews
Brooklyn, New York
Discover authentic New York bagels at Bagel Hole in Brooklyn! Enjoy crunchy crust, warm kosher bagels, whitefish salad, lox, and mini bagels. Cash only. Visit us at 400 7th Ave #6.
Bagel Hole sits at 400 7th Ave in Brooklyn and keeps things plain and focused. I come here for hand-rolled bagels with a crusty bite and a chewy middle. The shop also serves hearty sandwiches and classic bagel fillings.
Regulars come for the old-school feel and the true NYC bagel style. The space stays snug and no-nonsense, with a clear focus on the bagels. If you want a warm bagel and a busy neighborhood rhythm, this spot fits the bill.
Bagel Hole feels like a straight shot to the old New York bagel story. The bagels get praise for a crunchy crust and a chewy interior, with a size that lands between small and satisfying. People talk about them as authentic, old world, and close to the bagels many locals still crave. The shop does not try to chase trends, and that point stands out fast.
The menu stays rooted in the classics. Plain, sesame, poppy, onion, and garlic bagels set the base, then butter, cream cheese, tofu, and peanut butter build from there. Egg sandwiches, nova lox, whitefish salad, and other bagel-based fillings give the place more range without changing its core. A first visit can feel simple in the best way, since the choices sit where a bagel shop should sit.
The space gets described as tiny, dark, and rough around the edges. That look can turn some people off, yet it also feeds the no-frills identity that fans love. The shop feels like a neighborhood fixture in Park Slope, with a steady stream of people there for the bagels first. It feels like a place with a memory, and that matters here.
I also hear a strong split in the reviews around service, cleanliness, and value. Some guests call the bagels excellent and the shop honest about what it is, while others notice issues that pull them out of the moment. Even with that mix, the core draw keeps landing: hot bagels, crisp crust, and a classic New York bite. For bagel loyalists, that simple promise carries weight.
Visitors come for the bagels first, and that part gets strong praise. Many call them some of the best in Park Slope, with a crust that snaps and a center that stays chewy. The size gets mixed comments, but the flavor holds the room. For a lot of people, the bite feels like the point.
The sandwich side gets a fair response, with lox and whitefish salad drawing real attention. The everything bagel with lox gets a big nod in the reviews, and the lox itself gets singled out for taste. The menu stays basic, yet that plain style seems to help the house specialties stand out. Fans like that the shop does not reach for fancy moves.
Service and cleanliness keep the feedback more divided. Some visitors leave with a great meal and a grin, while others notice handling issues or a space that feels rough. That split shapes the mood of the visit for many people. It is the kind of place where the bagel can win the day, even when the setting feels scrappy.
The atmosphere gets described as old school, old world, and unchanged for years. That lands well with people who want a true neighborhood bagel stop, not a polished café scene. Others read the same room as dark and bare, which shows how much the setting depends on what you want. I hear a lot of affection in the reviews, along with a dose of realism.
Value also brings a mix of reactions. Some guests feel the price matches the quality and the style, while others find the bill heavy for the portion size. That tug-of-war shows up in the overall experience, along with steady respect for the bagels themselves. If you care most about a classic New York bagel, this shop gives you a clear reason to walk in.
The drinks and bites guests photograph and come back for.
Bagels
Lox
Sesame Seed Bagel with Butter
Plain Bagel
Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese
Cinnamon Raisin Bagel with Cream Cheese
Baguette
Iced Coffee with Tapioca Pearls
What Bagel Hole lists on its Google profile.
When Bagel Hole is open during the week.
| Monday | 7 AM-4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7 AM-4 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM-4 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM-4 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM-4 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM-4 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM-4 PM |
Hours can change on holidays. Call ahead to be sure.
Bagel Hole opens at 7 AM every day and closes at 4 PM. That schedule makes mornings the natural time to come, and the reviews back that up with notes about still-warm bagels early in the day. If you want the bagels at their freshest, I would plan an early stop. The place has a loyal crowd, so the first wave of the day feels like the right match.
For a first visit, I would keep it simple and start with a plain, sesame, or everything bagel. Lox shows up in the reviews as a clear favorite, and whitefish salad also appears on the menu and in the customer notes. Bagels with cream cheese or butter fit the same classic track. The shop already has a strong identity, so the safest move is to taste that core style first.
The reviews point to a space that feels tight and spare, with a rough interior and low light. That can shape the visit more than the menu for some people. I would treat it as a grab-and-go style stop unless you are fine with a spare room and a no-frills setting. The draw sits in the bagels, not in a polished lounge feel.
Accessibility is clear in the brief. The location has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and a wheelchair-accessible car park. That gives more people a fair shot at the shop, even with its snug footprint. It helps to know that before you head over with company or a mobility need.
Cash comes up in the reviews, so I would be ready for that possibility. A few guests also mention service concerns and food handling, so it pays to check the counter and make your own call. The shop has a strong neighborhood fan base, and a little bagel chat at the counter feels part of the scene. If you like honest, old-fashioned spots, this one gives you plenty to talk about.
Address
400 7th Ave #6, Brooklyn, NY 11215, United States
What recent visitors say, and how the ratings add up.
4.1/ 5
Based on 448 reviews
Gloves touched money and then right on my bagel
Honestly, these bagels are the best in Park Slope. Old fashioned, smallish, very chewy bagels. Not the big puffy kind like all the big stores sell now. More like the bagels of yore from H&H.
This isn't the place to get fancy sandwiches, pastries or trendy flavors. This is the place you go to get the best authentic NYC bagel in the area. It's not just old school, it's old world. The bagels are echt.
Bagels were very good but smaller than all the others in the neighborhood. The inside of the place was really rough looking: flies, very dark inside.
Excellent bagel, however the place seemed questionably clean and the food was expensive for a visitor. $71 for 4 bagel sandwiches. Bagels were kinda small, too.
"Hole" in the wall, but wow these bagels are the most delicious treasure your mouth will ever taste! Had the everything bagel with lox. The lox was amazing. But the bagel. Ooh la la. Crispy on outside, so satisfying to bite into. Chewy on the inside. Satisfyingly chubby bagel. So fun seeing them being made! Get there early for still warm bagels!!
Extremely excellent, with a distinct lack of interest in impressing anyone
Love their bagels: not too small not too big. Chewy inside/ crunchy outside. The perfect balance. Always my special sesame treat for the weekend. You go there for the bagels: not a fancy place / no decorum / unchanged since the 60s ... nothing wrong with that.
We checked this place out recently for breakfast and it was good. They were out of a couple of cream cheese spreads, so I tried the bacon, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel and my wife had an everything bagel with lox and cream cheese. Everything was pretty tasty. The bagels were reasonably priced and worth checking out.
Scored out of 10 from what reviewers say. Topics they do not mention are left out.
Bagel Hole serves hand-rolled bagels with a crusty, chewy bite. Many regulars praise the crisp crust and old-school New York style. The bagels come plain, sesame, poppy, and onion.
Yes. Bagel Hole serves hearty sandwiches and classic bagel builds. The menu includes bagels with butter, cream cheese, tofu, and peanut butter, plus egg sandwiches, nova lox, and salads on a bagel. Whitefish salad is one of the items people notice.
Bagel Hole opens from 7 AM to 4 PM every day of the week. That makes it a solid stop for breakfast and lunch. The place keeps a simple schedule that fits a bagel run.
Bagel Hole sits at 400 7th Ave #6 in Brooklyn. It has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and a wheelchair-accessible car park. The average price sits around $6.23, and many visitors note that it keeps a no-nonsense feel.
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