Great bagel sandwich! My husband and I both tried the pastrami style smoked salmon on our bagels - so good! The bagels are a bit harder than you might find elsewhere but I thought the texture worked perfectly to maintain the sandwich structure. They accept card but have a $10 minimum for it (you’ll hit it).

Great fish and bagels. But for what it is though.. you’re paying for the hype. It does taste good however but 21 dollars for a bagel and 2 drinks … idk

An institution! Love the variety of smoked salmons and cream cheese options. Line was about 10 deep out the door when I arrived for lunch, but it moves pretty quickly. Friendly and helpful service got me what I needed quickly, and the sandwich was devoured soon after at a nearby park.

I dont get the hype. Good bagels and lox but I fail to see why this place has such long lines all the time. Tip- arrive at the opening hour to avoid the queue. As of October 2021 they only let in around 10 people inside at once.

Went around noon on a Monday, line wasn’t bad with about five people in front of me. They only allow five people in the store at once which was actually a nice change of pace from the last time I came years ago and was elbow to elbow with people jam packed inside. Now I was able to browse all of the different counters and see all the options. Ordered pastrami lox on a pumpernickel bagel and a side of whitefish salad. Pastrami lox was so unique and buttery soft, great flavor and went very well with the light pumpernickel flavor of the bagel. The whitefish was tasty and smoky, would have gone well on a bagel to help cut the salt. Pass on the back and white cookie though, it was small and dry.

The salmon was great. The bagel was bit hard tho. There is a long line in front of the shop since they only allow 5 customers inside at a time. The operation could have been better to speed up the service.

New York might have bagel shops at every corner of the street, but there’s no other place like Russ & Daughters in the LES. Even walking by at 8:30 in the morning, expect to see a small line of people waiting outside to order bagels, smoked fish, and other goodies that lie within the store. There’s a reason why they are a long-standing classic in the city!I tried numerous bagels during my trip to NYC, but there was no place that had fresher lox and cream cheese than R&D. The lox wasn’t salty nor had any weird texture that some joints may carry, and the cream cheese was very smooth and had a beautiful tanginess to it. It was a pretty expensive sandwich (around $14), but I will most definitely recommend this place to visitors and will be a returning customer.

Long line. Got in at about 11:30. Got food at 12:15. Great experience though and unbelievable food. Nowhere to eat at this location. They only let a few people in at a time so you really get to browse around and enjoy it like it’s not crazy busy.

Came here on a stopover in NYC to this Must go to place sadly Im disappointed. I asked for everything in my classic bagel to get to the hotel to find only the salmon and cream cheese ( no capers, onions etc). I also ordered the chopped liver and pickle bagel only to find only chopped liver ( which is tasty for sure) both bagels didnt taste fresh and were quite chewy.Sadly didnt live up to the hype..

I went for the first time today and wow I love this place. They currently have max 5 customers indoors at a time, so I had to wait for 1 to leave before I entered. Then I had:Classic bagel -- tasted about the same as at the other popular bagel spots. For $14, its $1 costlier than the last 2 I had, thats the only part I can criticize.Potato lake -- Much thicker than typical lakes. This was the 23rd establishments latke Ive tried in NYC, and maybe my 3rd favorite among them.Chocolate babka -- Liked it cold, and loved it after I warmed it up. I had to restrain myself from eating the whole thing in one sitting.Mixed dried fruit - I got 0.33 pounds, it included apricot, apple, pear, plum, prune. Seemed like ordinary dried fruit, but I loved being able to have that variety in small quantity.Im excited to return and try some other items.

Came here Monday morning shortly after they opened and there was no line. Got the classic bagel sandwich with the everything bagel and scallion cream cheese. The bagel was pretty good however the saltiness got the best of my and I couldn’t finish it. I also got the black and white cookie which was pretty good - it had a cake like texture. All in all great spot.

Interesting selection of bagel toppings, including fish roe. Had to wait pretty long to get in thought.

Long queue but worth to wait.I ordered Classic - Smoked salmon, plain bagel and scalloon creamcheese add capers. Love it.

This was a fun experience and the food was good! The lox was excellent, however I have had a better bagel elsewhere. I went around 10 a.m. on a Friday and waited in line for about 30 minutes. Due to COVID, only 5 people are allowed inside at one time. Once you got inside, the staff was very friendly and helpful. I found a park bench near by and enjoyed my classic and pastrami Russ sandwiches in the shade.

If you have not been here, you are really missing out. Open for over 100 years in this location!! This is my must eat when I am in NYC, I would never leave for home without a trip to get a bagel with lox from Russ and Daughters! I also always bring home a bag filled with bialys, trout, black and whites & some caviar cream cheese!

YUM! the line in the morning is long and takes a while so I would not come here again just because of this. But it was yummy. But it was not much different than other bagel stores.

My wife and I visited Russ & Daughters in July of 2019. We enjoyed it so much and wanted to go back. I was thrilled to see that they offer shipping packages. We ordered the NY Brunch to be delivered here in VA for my wife’s birthday and even though the bagels were baked Wednesday, shipped out on Thursday, delivered Friday, and eaten on Saturday, they were still fantastic. And nothing beats the paper thin lox. Sliced so thin it only has 1 side!!

Classic bagel lox sandwich is worth long waiting. Very nicely balanced.

Not worth the cost nor the wait. The food is good. I enjoyed my pastrami salmon bagel, but it isnt worth the very high prices (+50¢ for a slice of onion adds insult to injury). I waited over half an hour and I really cant see why it is so slow.

I used to love going to Russ & Daughters. They had the best salmon and sable. This last time it just didnt feel right. I didnt get any sable, but the salmon didnt taste the same. The vibe was off. It used to be worth going out of my way for, but no more. There are other shops I have gone to in the past, that I also liked and will be returning to. I will miss Russ & Daughters.

I got a toasted bagel with scallion cream cheese, pastrami cured smoked salmon, and tomato. It was definitely one of the best bagels Ive even had. Theres a lot of selection and the authenticity of the place is awesome. Definitely an NYC staple!

This review has to almost be itemized. The fish is superb and should be an example to other spots as a bar for quality. They have lots of things in the store which is also good. BUT, the bagels, they fall flat. They have okay flavor but the consistency is off. They are breaddy while too dense. The staff acted as if we were inconveniencing them by shopping there; not just with my party but with others. The babka was opposite that of the bagel; the consistency was great but the flavor fell short. I wanted to like this place but did not.

Definitely something worth to try it. Fish doesn’t smell at all. So clean & net

Overall the experience at this must visit NYC eatery was good. I got the classic and it was delicious. Get there early as a line builds quickly, same with Katz.

The wait sucks but worth the wait. A NYC classic and must go to mark off your sightseeing visits.

Best NYC bagel! Everything tasted amazing.Be prepared for a wait. Only 5 people allowed in at a time.

Hands down the best (and only) NYC bagel experience I vouch for.My personal favorite: Toasted Onion bagel, Norwegian Smoked Salmon, scallion cream cheese, wasabi tobiko, capers.....🤤😋

The best smoked salmon in NYC, which means the world. Order a smoked salmon on a bagel with cream cheese, red onion, and tomato. It’s divine.

Ordered Daughters Delight and another bagel with scallion cream cheese. Both of the bagels were cold and dry, not toasted, and they’re quite small. Seems like their seafood is fresh, but nothing special - not worth $20 for one bagel. There is usually a long line to get into the store. I recommend ordering pickup thru their website, which you can pick up food from their cafe location where is a few blocks away from this spot.

It’s alright. I don’t get why it’s so expensive, caper is extra, onion is extra, everything is extra cost, but now I can say at least I’ve tried. The bagel is a bit too hard, i almost feel like it’s not fresh, I’m not sure if it is.

The place taste amazing on the tongue! Seeing all the food being fresh and made to it’s service need and all is great! The staff there is quite nice, however I am not quite sure if I’d pay that price for bagel every time. I came here after seeing so many people review and rave about this bagel place. But I’d have to agree with many of the reviewers that this is a need to at least try once experience.The bagel is soft and nice and warm off of the oven, they have so many different flavorful cream cheese flavors along with salmon selections that will make you think of bagel again if your weren’t already a fan.There is a expected line outside though, especially now with COVID because they only really allow 5 people/party in at a time.They all recommended the everything bagel with the classic and Scottish salmon! And that’s exactly what I got and it was amazing.

My entire family is from Jersey and I always heard the stories from my parents growing about the amazing bagels in NYC. My husband and I were in SW CT and came in to Manhattan to get some authentic NYC food before heading home on our business trip. I found Russ and Daughters through a few food review sites and I Googled them. They had a great customer review so we headed there first. Because of city parking being what it is, my husband planned to drop me. We pulled up and there were a good 15 people in line, but I figured that was a good sign of quality. We definitely should have known better and called ahead. 40 minutes later it was my turn to go in. With Covid protocols, only 3 people can go in at a time. The shop looks authentic and the food was nicely displayed. The staff were nice. I got a half pound of mixed dried fruit, an everything bagel with a plain cream cheese for myself and 6 bagels to go for my parents with a side of lox cream cheese. My bagel was good and the cream cheese was very generous, but it was not as good as I imagined. I found it a little too salty and I love salt and it was disappointingly small. I have always heard about the amazing chewiness of Ny bagels and it wasn’t as chewy as I hoped. I enjoyed what I got, but it definitely wasn’t worth the wait in the cold.

Their bagels, cream cheese and salmon, everything tasted better than another bagel shops!Just not as big as another shops.

Unforgettable salmon bagels. Great taste, great legacy but a bit overpriced on my opinion (but legend worth paying)

Came in while visiting. Dont know much about NY bagels since I live on the other coast, but to this point its the best bagels Ive had

We ate so much delicious food in NYC and of all the places we went, this was my favorite.We went around 8:30 on a Sunday and it wasnt too crowded. You take a number and wait for it to be called. We waited maybe 15-20 minutes.Its a very small shop and theres no seating. Once you get your food, find a nearby bench to enjoy it on.We got an everything bagel with goat cream cheese, loin cut salmon, onion, and tomato. It was amazing. They are very generous with the amount of salmon they give you. The goat cream cheese was the perfect pairing with the salmon.They have a ton of different salmon options, probably at least 10. We had no idea what to get, so we just picked the one that looked the best.Ill definitely be back here next time Im in NYC.

This is one of the best bagel spots, you guys have to try the pastrami lox it’s delicious 😋

Extremely popular bagel shop! Had to wait in line for more than 20 min. Due to pandemic, only limited customers allowed inside the store. Good job by the store in limiting the number of people inside the store.Great bagels, generous cream cheese. Too bad there is no room to sit and eat inside. A large variety of food is available here.

Loved R&D! You do have to wait outside, three people at a time allowed inside. Best lox ever!

Never had a lox bagel before but I’m glad I had it here! The food was amazing and was so tasty. Good and fresh quality salmon. There was a line that took around 10 minutes. I’d highly recommend this spot.

The bagel could have been fresher. The wait had caused my expectations to be higher.

Another go-to place to enjoy a taste of the Eastern European Jewish experience.Certainly not cheap, but soooooo good.You arent paying for the view, but the flavors are incredible.

I was initially hesitant to spend over $15 for a fancy bagel, but after seeing the restaurant on Somebody Feed Phil and at my wifes insistence we visited the counter service location. Man am I glad we visited. Their bagel sandwiches are spectacular and worth every penny. Theyre also huge meals that kept me full for over 6 hours. Yes we had to wait in line but it was well worth it and the folks running the counter were very patient with our tourist hemming and hawing. The ordering process is slightly complicated as you will need to bagel sandwich type, then your bagel, your cream cheese type, and your toppings. I will definitely be back when Im next in New York and Im excited to try the table service version! This is one of the best counter service restaurants in New York City and very deserving of a spot on my 4.7+>100 list.

I cant give this place enough stars. We waited in line out front for about 45 minutes. They only allow five people in the store at a time. Incredible selection of salted fish, bagels, cream cheese, and some other traditional Jewish foods. I got the scallion cream cheese and lox on a bagel. Best lox Ive ever had. Boyfriend got The Generational with lox and sturgeon. The lox were incredible and the sturgeon was incredible but the flavor of the lox cancels out the sturgeon so I would not recommend getting those together. They do take away boxes with dry ice if you have a large order youd like to take home. Its a little pricey, about 18 for each sandwich but worth it. They really put thought and care into each encounter.

No idea what the big deal is. Bagel was hard, did not seem fresh. Asked for extra cream cheese, was charged for it, but based on photos did not receive it. Bagel, cream cheese, lox, caper onion, tomato was 19.40. About $7 more than other places and honestly not half as good. “Best bagel and coffee” “Ess a bagel” and “Tompkins square bagels” are all better. Russ & daughters are resting on their laurels and charging for it. You’re paying for the name, the product is not even close to the other shops I mentioned. Salmon was good but not special

Good fresh bagels, im not sure it its worth the wait!

The food was great. Be prepared to wait a long time to get inside the shop. It is also a little pricey but worth the money

Overrated. The fish is amazing, but there are better bagels to be had in the city that dont require hours in line. Skip this one!

One of my favorite places in all the world. Everything is amazing. How do you decide what to get? Its a bit of a problem. The answer for me, I think, is to order something you cant get anywhere else.

The salmon bagels with caviar cream cheese were an explosion of flavors like no other. They are the best bagels Ive ever eaten. I loved that when you walk in, they dont rush you and you feel like they pay the most attention to what you want to eat and enjoy. Beautiful place that offers so much organic foods for all likings. Top notch!

Anytime I’m in Manhattan I go to one of the two Russ & Daughters locations. One is a cafe and the other a counter. The Gaspe Nova Lox bagel is my favorite item there. Their lox is unparalleled in my opinion. Bialys are available as well. So many great items on the menu.

The salmon. End of story. Bless covid we walked in when I’ve heard tell the line can be hours long. The staff is not kind. Like truly surly but the food is fresh and delicious. If you want a traditional Jewish bagel with lox this is the place.

Order the everything bagels and lox. You wont be disappointed!

Great fresh lox and cream cheese! They don’t toast bagels here, but it tastes great (not cheap though)!! Need to try flavored cream cheese next time!!!

Sturgeon was excellent. Chicken liver was watery and too sweet. Egg salad had strange taste and was too salty. Ill stick to just fish from now on.

Russ and Daughters delicious food prepared with great care.

We went there to get their famous Lox Bagel and werent‘s disappointed. Even though we had to wait in line for quite a while, it was all worth it. The staff there is extremely friendly and welcoming. And it was fun watching them swirl around the little cafe.We were very surprised about the different kind of smoked salmon and were almost overwhelmed when it was our turn to make our order.The bagel was packed with smoked salmon and kept us full for way past lunch time!It is highly recommended and you have to try it!

Honestly super sad about how much people talked this place up but honestly the bagel was stale even in the photo I took the bagel looks super old. Great cream cheese to salmon to bagel ratio though . Honestly would’ve been amazing if the bagels were fresh but not worth the money.

Bagel and lox was of course excellent, but frankly not worth an hour wait. If you can get in when the line in short then it is worth it, otherwise Id seriously consider other options.

Second time visited the place. People inside are always friendly. Sandwiches are good, so do the pastries! I got a poppy hamantashen and it was better than I expected! The cinnamon babka might not be the best but above the average.

The moment you walk in you know youre some where special. The anxious crowd, the smell of smoked salmon, and the readily knowledgeable and very staff. The experience alone, if you dont mind being packed in a small space with strangers, is worth the trip. If you love smoked salmon then this is all worth while for you. If youve never had it...this is about to open your eyes wide. I got the Pastrami Russ on the advice of one of the cooks. And it did not disappoint. The salmon tender and smoked to perfection. The seasonings not over powering. And the addition of the sauerkraut and mustard will make you think youre in a different country, but no...this is NEW YORK. And to top this off right I had the Dr. Browns cream soda and snacks for the ride home. This place, no matter the size of the line, is a MUST. I repeat a MUST TRY.

The store is immaculate and wonderful. The classic lox bagel wasn’t the best I’ve ever had but was great nonetheless. Friendly and prompt service!

Good as the Manhattan spot and without the tourists.Dude gave me a shot of divine pickle juice to cure my hangover. Will go back.

Quintessential Lower East experience, a piece of old New York in the 21st century. Oh, and hands down the best bagels Ive ever eaten. As my Grandma Sara would have said, So what are you waiting for? Go. And get me some chopped liver...

A bit overrated and the bagels were hard. They only gave me 1 layer of lox and the cream cheese was way too salty…not worth the money. Sorry I have to be honest and I’m a food critic. They can do better.

So so good! Their fresh cream cheese with different toppings and their fishes variety are definitely high quality!!! The kippered salmon is amazingggg! Will def visit again!

Always busy. The fish is fantastic. The selection is great. And I absolutely love going here. Every time I am in New York I try to make a visit here.One of my favorites.Have been here multiple times and certainly plan to be back.

One of the must in NYC is bagel. And this place can fulfil your to-eat list, 100% sure. They have bunches of choice for you to choose and and it will make you have no idea what to order, like me stood confusingly and didnt know what I should go with. I recommend everything bagel with smoked salmon and cream cheese, as simple as that.

So amazing. The classic bagel with lox and scallion cream cheese with the works literally gave me chills, was probably the best food Ive had in New York so far! Make sure you ask for it toasted, then walk over to Washington Square Park to eat it!

I had the classic lox sandwich with the everything bagel. The lox are AMAZING. I wish I had an entire plate of that on its own. I also got the whitefish salad with bagel chips to-go which was delicious. Beware of the wait as they only allow 5 people in at a time. I went on a Tuesday morning and waited over 30 minutes.

Best smoked fish purveyor and deserves its reputation . One should try all different kinds of smoked salmon each with unique flavors.

So excited I finally got to visit. Love the bagel sandwich options and also a candy counter area! We only had a short wait Tuesday around 10:30 am.

Oh my..... a great bagel with R and D lox spread. This makes my mind wonder the Torah. Beautiful.

I made this delicious sandwich with the smoked sturgeon and everything bagel from Russ & Daughters😋👍👌. The smoked sturgeon is a must have they have great smoked fish!!!!!

TL;DR terrible customer service, they just want your $$$.I ordered the classic which comes with salmon. Got home and opened it up and no salmon!So I went back, where they explained I should have asked specifically for salmon.Really? Salmon was listed as one of the ingredients when you order a classic. Thats like asking for a cheeseburger and getting two buns and then being told I should have asked to include the paddy.Strangely, she remembered my exact order including the type of cream cheese, the toppings, and the type of bagel when I came in 15 minutes later, so it wasnt that she heard me wrong. But not only was the salmon missing, but it was on the wrong flavor of bagel and had the wrong toppings.They slapped the salmon straight on to my partially-eaten bagel and then asked me to pony up more for the salmon. They didnt bother fixing the mixed-up toppings or putting it on a bialy like Id originally asked. They were rolling their eyes at me the whole time as if it was my fault?

The bagels were very tasty with a lot of salmon and cream cheeseBut the line is super long (we waited about 40 minutes) and they definitely can speed it up by Providing faster service

Ok, the place is really well run, the staff knows what they are doing and go to some length to make things work. Now, the bagel itself leaves much to desire. The salt content is really high and the cream cheese isnt the best. The wait time is long(especially due to covid).

Walked through the door at 8:45am on Tuesday. Waited about 5 minutes for our turn. The gentleman behind the counter was quite helpful and even gave us a sample of the meats we ordered. I am usually not a fan of fish or salmon. But I guess Ive never had decent smoked salmon because mine was AMAZING! I accidentally said classic and I decided to roll with it. I got the everything bagal with scallion cream cheese and salmon. I cannot say enough about how delicious everything was. Wife had a regular Bagel with cream cheese and the salt cured belly lox. I also got a fresh squeezed lemonade. Was presently surprised with how tart its was.

Over the counter joint that sells fresh Bagels and cured fish. You take a number, wait your turn, and order. The bagels are delicious, and the smoked fish I had tasted amazing. If you’re visiting New York id highly recommend checking this place out, but plan ahead as it can get very busy.

Amazing!!! Scallion cream cheese is the bomb for com. Everything bagel is perfect. My friend had the lox nd she loved it

If you like lox and fish, this is worth the wait. We took a number and waited for over an hour but the service was fantastic and the food worth it! The fish was fresh and they have handmade salads.The guy who helped me even offered samples. He was right to suggest I not go with the fish belly as it was incredibly salty. Also surprised to see the candy shop inside!

I get now why this place is so popular. the bagel sandwiches are to die for. if you go on a weekend late morning / brunch time, be prepared to wait at least an hour. the space is not huge so i would even recommend waiting outside (and keep an eye on your ticket number). they prepare your sandwich in front of you and they take their time—that’s why it’s worth it! the salmon pastrami is my favorite, it’s savory and melts in your mouth, but not as salty as the salmon belly. with cream cheese and tomato on a toasted everything bagel it’s perfect!

Good saumon bagel but not amazing which is explained by the four stars. Long line !Try the amazing chocolate babka

I cant say enough about this place. They have been in business since 1914 for good reason. If you want the original make sure you go to the grocery location.They specialize in seafood and have about eight different types of herring. They have about 8 or 12 different types of cream cheese make sure you try the scallion or caviar cream cheese. They also have at least six different types of lox. The Gasped lox is delicious. The wild caught Norwegian, however, is amazing. It is a little saltier but melts in your mouth and leaner...wow...There is usually a line take a number when you first walk in the door. Dont worry though the guys behind the counter are professional are used to the crowd and they take care of every need. Ask for the works on your bagel and you get Capers slice tomatoes and onion to finish it off!Dont forget to check out their extensive dried fruit section and their traditional desserts like Babka and glace orange rinds....

Got there at opening and there was already a line to the corner. Not sure if the 40 minutes on line was worth wait. While the bagel and cream cheese was very good, it wasnt spectacular as I would believe it shouldve been by the volume of bodies waiting outside.

Excellent bagels 🥯, although a little heavy if you eat a full one with smoked salmon, half one would suffice, share it with someone else

You dont just go to this place to eat, this is a pilgrimage, a hajj, a rite of passage! Wonderful! For someone like me that loves smoked and cured foods this place was a dream come true. I ordered a seeded bagel with chive cream cheese, nova and tomato. DELICIOUS! Staff were patient and helpful. Cant wait to go back!

Staying at the Ludlow Hotel across the street and I am not a big lox fan, but Russ and Daughters made me one. Best Salmon Lox bagel I have ever had and cant wait to go back tomorrow and get another one. Staff was friendly and just an overall great experience.

The hype is real! Of course you must get some lox combo if you’re coming here - their lox might actually be better than Zabars (*might*). Bagels are very good - traditional nyc style (harder outside, soft inside) but the outside is still on the softer side which makes that lox + cream cheese + bagel bite just heaven.

The bagels and plain cream cheese (they give a lot) were okay, and the cinnamon babka was dry. Also pretty expensive. Not worth the wait in line to be honest. However, it was cool to see.

Bagel is pretty good, the salmon is awesome, but line is too long, you can come here get your number and go buy a coffee, should be prepared for at least 30 minutes waiting time.

I have to say the salmon is AMAZING. Great quality. It is a take out place, and bagels are good by itself, I loved the variety of cream cheese too

Definitely a great place to grab a NY bagel.

Love the lox bagel here..Is a must!

Beautiful restaurant with friendly and talented staff making artfully delicious food. I mean.. it’s just awesome, in the literal sense of the word.

Build your own or buy a recommended bagel sandwich. Excellent bagels and fresh salmon. Will definitely go again!

This is quintessential NYC all wrapped up in a tiny bagel shop. Smoked fishes of all kinds, fresh bagels, amazing cream cheese spreads too! Want caviar? Sure, they have that too! There may be a bit of a wait, I had to take a ticket and wait about 20 minutes on a Saturday morning. Totally worth it for the experience. Credit cards are accepted, minimum $10 purchase. If you love lox, smoked fishes, caviar, bagels and spreads, this is your place. Do yourself a favor and experience a bit of NYC history and excellence in this store.

This is the best deli in NYC hands down. Sooo good every damn time.

Since moving from NY to Florida I have not been able to find good and regular size black and white cookies. Everything in Florida is mini b&ws. So as a treat I ordered from Russ and Daughters through Goldbelly. The delivery process was smooth but was so disapointed in the B%Ws. First of all they were not full size. They are between minis and normal size. Also the frosting had zero taste to them. the cookie itself was okay but the topping had zero taste. Was literally like wax. We also ordered assorted Rhugelah which came stale. Never again

Cheaper that most. Amazing Salmon. The whole bagel is just exquisite. They have freshly squeezed juices. Highlight is the Salmon, Cream Cheese and bagel.