Kossar's Upper East Side

Veg Options Bagels, Vegan Tofu Cream Cheese

★ 3.7 · $$ · Hours

BreakfastQuick BitesTakeoutCoffee/TeaRelax

Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating

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lightbulb Popular tips:  "Try the tofu vegetable cream cheese on a toasted everything whole wheat bagel" "Try the tofu vegetable cream cheese on a toasted everything whole wheat bagel"
"Order vegan bagels with avocado, cucumber, and tomato for a fresh sandwich"
"Expect quick service even during busy times"
"Be cautious with to-go orders to confirm vegan options and avoid mix-ups"
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  bagel, cream cheese, lemonade bagel — popular (×5)
cream cheese — popular (×6)
lemonade — fan-favourite
juice — fan-favourite
plant milk — fan-favourite
 

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Praised for: friendly service

Kossar's Upper East Side branch focuses on classic New York bagels and bialys served with several vegan tofu cream cheese varieties and plant milk alternatives like almond and oat. The shop attracts quick-service customers with fast food delivery during busy periods and provides wheelchair accessibility and outdoor seating options. Despite its reputation linked to the flagship Lower East Side location, this branch offers a more limited vegan menu without significant differentiation from other NYC bagel shops, and there has been at least one reported order mix-up involving non-vegan items.