Bagel Point
A Bagel Platter From Greenpoint, Rolled Fresh That Morning
Hand rolled bagels, 16 cream cheeses made in house, and smoked salmon sliced by hand. Built for your office, your brunch or your Sunday crowd.
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Feeding a Crowd the Easy Way
A bagel platter from Bagel Point starts the way every bagel here does. Hand rolled and made fresh every morning at 699 Manhattan Ave in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. You pick the bagels, we set out the cream cheese on the side, and your people dig in. Simple. And honestly, that's why it works.
Planning something bigger? Our drop off catering around Brooklyn covers breakfast, lunch and coffee too. But for most morning meetings and weekend get togethers, a platter is the move. Here's how to put one together so nobody leaves hungry.
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How Our Bagel Platters Work
Our bagel platters start at a dozen bagels and go up from there. You choose the mix. Plain, sesame, everything, cinnamon raisin, and Cragels, which are part croissant and part bagel and tend to disappear first. Most people grab a little of everything. That's smart, because somebody always wants plain and somebody always wants the one with the most seeds on it.
The cream cheese comes on the side, not spread on. That matters more than you'd think. Bagels stay crisp outside and chewy inside instead of going soggy while they sit. And your guests get to pick their own spread and how much of it, which keeps the picky eaters happy and the scallion fans happier.
So what goes on the side? We make 16 cream cheese flavors in house. Scallion, jalapeno cheddar, and a plain tofu spread for anyone skipping dairy. Pick three or four that cover the bases. One plain, one savory, one with a kick, and one sweet or dairy free usually does the trick for a mixed group.
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The Bagel and Lox Platter
If you want the classic New York spread, the bagel and lox platter is it. The smoked salmon is sliced by hand, so you get thin, even pieces that drape over a bagel instead of thick slabs that slide off. It comes with the fixings, so the table looks finished the minute you set it down.
A lox platter works great next to a plain bagel tray when your crowd is split. Some people want salmon, some just want an everything bagel and scallion cream cheese, and that's fine. Pairing the two means you're not forcing salmon on anyone, and the folks who love it don't have to fight over a couple pieces.
Think about timing, too. A smoked salmon platter is happiest kept cool until right before people eat. Pickup is the easiest option, so you control exactly when it hits the table. Hosting a late morning party? Our brunch catering pairs the salmon with French toast and pastries.
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How Many Bagels Do You Actually Need
Here's the rule we lean on. Figure 1.5 bagels per person if bagels are the main event. If you're slicing them in half and there's other food on the table, one per person is plenty. So twenty people at a bagels only breakfast means about thirty bagels. Same twenty with fruit and pastries? Twenty is fine.
Halving matters a lot. A whole bagel is a real meal, and at an office meeting half of them get abandoned on napkins. Cut in half, people take one piece, come back for a different flavor, and you waste less. It also makes a smaller tray look fuller, which never hurts when you're hosting.
Don't forget drinks. Our coffee is Counter Culture, and it comes as a Box of Joe so you can pour a bunch of cups without a coffee maker. Fresh juice is there too. A bagel tray with coffee next to it feels like breakfast. Without it, it kinda feels like a snack.
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More Than Bagels on the Table
Bagels carry a morning, but sometimes you want more. Breakfast platters are made with organic egg sandwiches, which go over well with anyone who wants something hot and filling. French toast platters and fresh pastries round it out. Picture a team meeting at nine. Egg sandwiches, a bagel spread, a pot of coffee. Done.
Lunch is covered too. Think chicken or lox sandwiches, paninis, pizza bagels, salads, and a build your own cold cut setup where people stack whatever they like. Pizza bagels are the sneaky crowd pleaser here. Kids grab them, adults pretend they aren't grabbing them. You can see the full lineup on our catering menu.
Mixing breakfast and lunch items works if your event runs long. A morning workshop that rolls into the afternoon might start with bagels and coffee and finish with paninis and salads. Order it together and plan your pickup or delivery around when each part needs to show up.
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Ordering, Pickup and Delivery in Brooklyn
Catering orders go through the Order Online page on our website. Big orders need at least 24 hours notice, because every bagel is rolled by hand that morning and we have to plan for it. Smaller orders can often be done the same day. If you're on the fence about which one yours is, just call us.
Pickup is the easiest way to do it. Our shop at 699 Manhattan Ave is a short walk from McCarren Park and Williamsburg. Delivery depends on where your event is and how big the order is, so order online or call and we'll work it out together. One thing to know. All catering orders include a 20% gratuity.
We cater across Greenpoint, Williamsburg, Bushwick, DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights, Park Slope, Cobble Hill, Fort Greene, Bed Stuy, Long Island City, Astoria and Lower Manhattan. Not ordering for a group? Swing by the shop for breakfast sandwiches, smoked fish, French toast all day and a good cup of coffee.
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Questions We Get
How far ahead do I need to order a bagel platter?
Big orders need at least 24 hours notice. Smaller ones can often be done the same day. Order through our Order Online page, or call us if you're not sure which yours is.
Can I choose which bagels go on my platter?
Yes. You pick from plain, sesame, everything, cinnamon raisin and Cragels. Most people mix a few kinds so everyone finds a favorite.
Do you have dairy free cream cheese?
We make a plain tofu spread in house. It's one of our 16 cream cheese flavors. Add it to your platter so dairy free guests have something good.
Do you deliver catering orders?
Delivery depends on where your event is and how big your order is. Order online or call us and we'll figure it out. Pickup from our Greenpoint shop is always the easiest option.
How many bagels should I get for my group?
Plan on 1.5 bagels per person when bagels are the main food. If you halve them and serve other food, one per person is usually enough.
Is gratuity included on catering orders?
Yes. All catering orders include a 20% gratuity. It's added to every catering order.
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Ready to Order Your Bagel Platter?
Place your order on our Order Online page or call us at +1 (718) 383-1600. We'll have fresh, hand rolled bagels ready at 699 Manhattan Ave in Greenpoint.
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