What to know
When Apollo Bagels opened in Midtown West, the goal was simple: restore reverence to the bagel. Founders obsessed over boil times and bake temperatures until they landed on a signature texture that nods to tradition while embracing new flavors. The shop matters because it brings intention back to breakfast in a neighborhood defined by rush—serving thoughtfully made bites that reward a few extra minutes of patience. That attention to craft turns a routine stop into a small daily ritual.
Current menu
Menu highlights at Apollo Bagels
Source-backed recommendations
What critics & diners recommend
Everything Bagel with Scallion Cream Cheese
The Infatuation suggests a plain, everything or sesame bagel with a tub of scallion cream cheese for ad-hoc schmearing.
Smoked Salmon Bagel Sandwich
The Infatuation says Apollo makes a very good bagel sandwich and specifically notes the lox version.
