Bagel Point
Your Brooklyn Bagel, Hand Rolled Every Morning in Greenpoint
Hand rolled bagels, 16 cream cheeses made in house, smoked fish and Counter Culture coffee. Stop by 699 Manhattan Ave or order ahead for pickup or delivery.
Bagels Rolled Right Here
Want a real Brooklyn bagel? Ours get rolled by hand and baked fresh every morning in Greenpoint. That's the whole idea behind Bagel Point. You walk into 699 Manhattan Ave and the bagels in the bins were dough a few hours ago. No trucks. No freezer.
We're a short walk from McCarren Park and Williamsburg, so plenty of folks grab breakfast on the way to the park or the train. Short on time? You can order ahead for pickup or delivery and skip the wait. Curious why we do it this way? Read what we care about as a shop.
What Goes Into a Bagel Brooklyn Folks Line Up For
A bagel is simple. Dough, a boil, a bake. But how it's handled makes a massive difference. Hand rolling means each one gets shaped by a person, not pressed out by a machine, so you get that tight, chewy crumb and a crust with a little snap. Machine bagels tend to come out puffy and soft, more like round bread. Ours look a bit uneven. That's on purpose. Every bagel in the case was made that same morning right here in Greenpoint, which is why they taste best warm or toasted the same day.
Picking a variety is half the fun. Plain and sesame are the safe bets, and they let your cream cheese do the talking. Everything is the crowd favorite, loud with garlic, onion and seeds. Cinnamon raisin leans sweet and works great with plain cream cheese or nothing at all. And then there's the Cragel, our croissant and bagel mashup, flaky in a way a regular bagel just isn't. If you can't decide, grab a few. Nobody's judging.
So how do you eat it? Fresh out of the morning bake, a bagel doesn't really need toasting. Later in the day, a quick toast brings the crust back. Here's a tip. If you're taking a few home, keep them in a paper bag, not plastic, so the crust doesn't go soggy. Planning to keep some for later in the week? Slice them first, then freeze. You can toast straight from the freezer and they come back pretty close to fresh.
Sixteen Cream Cheeses at Our Brooklyn Bagel Shop
This is where a lot of people slow down at the counter. We make 16 cream cheese flavors in house, so you've got real choices. Scallion is the classic for a reason, sharp and fresh. Jalapeno cheddar brings some heat and a little richness. And if you skip dairy, plain tofu spread gives you that same creamy layer on your bagel. Making it ourselves means we control what goes in and how much flavor lands in every scoop.
Not sure what pairs with what? A good rule is to match strong with mild. An everything bagel can take scallion, but it can also fight with something bold like jalapeno cheddar. A plain or sesame bagel is a blank canvas, so that's where the bigger flavors shine. Sweet bagels like cinnamon raisin usually want plain cream cheese and nothing else. Try a new one every visit. Sixteen gives you a few weeks of experiments.
Ever stood at a counter wishing you could try two spreads at once? Ask. Plenty of folks get half and half, or take a container home so the whole house can pick their own. If you're ordering online, look over the flavor list before you check out so you're not stuck with the default. Plain is great. But with this many made in house, it'd be a shame to stop there.
Lox, Smoked Fish and Breakfast Sandwiches
A lox sandwich is a big deal in this borough, and we treat it that way. Our smoked salmon is sliced by hand, thin enough to drape over the cream cheese instead of sitting there in a thick slab. Add the fixings and you've got a sandwich that's salty, creamy and cool all at once. We also do other smoked fish sandwiches if you want to branch out from salmon.
Want something hot? Our breakfast sandwiches go on a fresh bagel, which holds up way better than a soft roll when there's egg and cheese involved. Picture this. It's a cold Saturday, you're headed to McCarren Park, and you've got a warm egg sandwich in one hand and coffee in the other. That's a pretty good morning. Pick a sturdy bagel like plain or sesame for hot sandwiches so it doesn't fall apart.
And then there's French toast. We serve it all day, not just early, so sleeping in doesn't mean missing out. Fresh pastries sit in the case too, handy when you want something sweet without the full sit down meal. Mixing it up for a group? One lox sandwich, one egg sandwich and a pastry to share covers most cravings. Honestly, that's how a lot of people order.
Looking for the Best Bagels Brooklyn Has? Here's What to Check
Everybody's got an opinion on the best bagel in Brooklyn. So instead of telling you ours wins, here's how to judge for yourself. First, ask when the bagels were made. A bagel baked that morning is a different food than one shipped in from a factory. Second, look at the shape. Hand rolled bagels look a little irregular. Perfect circles usually mean a machine did the work.
Third, bite it plain. A good bagel holds up on its own, with a crust that pushes back and a chewy middle. If it squishes flat like a dinner roll, that's your answer. Fourth, check the spreads. Is the cream cheese made in house, or scooped from a big store tub? It changes the whole thing. Those four checks will tell you more than any list online.
We'd love for you to put us through that test. Come by 699 Manhattan Ave, order a plain bagel, and see what you think. Then come back and try it with scallion. If you want to see what other neighbors say first, take a look at what customers have written about us. But really, your own taste buds are the best judge. Go with that.
Visiting the Shop, Ordering Ahead and Getting Coffee
Walking in is the easiest way to get your bagel brooklyn style, hot and fresh. We're at 699 Manhattan Ave in Greenpoint, a short walk from McCarren Park and Williamsburg. You can see everything in the case, pick your cream cheese, and grab a coffee in one stop. Lots of people make it part of a morning walk.
Busy morning? Ordering ahead saves you time. Online orders for pickup or delivery all go through our Order Online page. Pickup is usually the simplest, since you just swing by and grab your bag. Delivery depends on where you are, so the online order page is the way to see what works for your address. If anything's unclear, you can reach the shop directly or call +1 (718) 383-1600.
Don't skip the drinks. We pour Counter Culture coffee, and there's fresh juice too. Bringing breakfast back to the office? A Box of Joe holds enough coffee for a group and pairs nicely with a bag of bagels. And if you're ever feeding a bigger crowd, we do catering too. But for everyday mornings, a bagel and a cup of coffee is really what we're all about.
Questions We Get
Where is Bagel Point?
We're at 699 Manhattan Ave in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. It's a short walk from McCarren Park and Williamsburg. Lots of people stop in on the way to the park.
Are your bagels made fresh?
Yes. Every bagel is hand rolled and made fresh every morning right here in Greenpoint. That's why they've got that chewy middle and crisp crust. Nothing comes in frozen.
Do you have dairy free cream cheese?
We do. Plain tofu is one of our 16 house made spreads. It gives you the same creamy layer without dairy. Just ask for it at the counter or pick it when ordering online.
Can I order online for pickup or delivery?
Yep. Online orders for pickup or delivery go through the Order Online page on our website. Pickup is the easiest option. Delivery depends on your location, so check when you order or give us a call.
What coffee do you serve?
We pour Counter Culture coffee. There's fresh juice too. For a group, a Box of Joe is a handy way to bring coffee for everybody.
Do you serve French toast all day?
We sure do. French toast is on all day, not just early morning. Fresh pastries are in the case too if you want something sweet.
Come Grab a Fresh Bagel in Greenpoint
Stop by 699 Manhattan Ave, or order ahead online for pickup or delivery. Questions? Call us at +1 (718) 383-1600 and we'll help you sort it out.
