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Baker's Dozen
- Nearest Transit:
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Nassau Av (G)
Greenpoint Av (G)
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
39 reviews for Baker's Dozen
Review Highlights
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"...usually get their Sesame Bagel with cream cheese and jelly." In 8 reviews -
"...hessian/gangsta dudes behind the counter are awesome, and..." In 3 reviews -
"...other reviews, I've always found I get good service here." In 2 reviews
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39 reviews in English
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Review from Mark F.
Brooklyn, NY
5/1/2012
The whole wheat everything are quite possibly the best bagels in the city.
No, you won't ever confuse the interior of the place with Del Posto. And the heavy metal music is a little much sometimes while you're trying to have breakfast on a Sunday.
But it's a solid bagel joint, which is nice considering that it's the only one in the whole neighborhood. -
Review from Joanie L.
Boston, MA
3/23/2012
I have one visit to base my rating on but damn, that egg bagel with lite scallion cream cheese was one of the best things I ate in three days in NYC. There was a nice crispy exterior and super fresh inside, just loved it. Bummer for me that I left the other half on the subway bench, duh. And I thought the service was pretty friendly, surprised it's something people complain about. In any case, with Peter Pan across the street, I'll take the trip out to Greenpoint next visit.
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Review from Ben C.
Brooklyn, NY
9/25/2011
Great, not good, bagels. I've been in NY my whole life and this is the real deal, rivaled by essa bagel of course but to be honest Bakers Dozen has a bigger menu. The service is snappy but they're not rude, I mean anybody who's ever worked in a coffee shop or bakery knows that a lotta customers are grumpy until they get their coffee too.
They have a full-time deal here where you get 9 bagels for the price of 6, which compensates for them being a dollar a bagel. Coffee is decent too, as are the muffins- don't be intimidated by the kelly green mini muffins, try one out they are great. -
Review from nicole b.
Brooklyn, NY
Hand rolled deliciousness...crispy outside, warm, soft delectable inside. I LOVE these bagels, and they know how much everyone does since the prices are on the rise. $1.50 for a buttered bagel is a bit steep, but these days everything worth anything with cost you more than you really want to pay.
Great selection of spreads, ( favorite being the lox cream cheese, in their version their are actual pieces, chunks of smoked salmon). The coffee is just okay, don't know if it pales in comparison to the bagels, or if it just isn't that great...either way the bagels are the reason to visit. -
Review from Danielle A.
Brooklyn, NY
7/19/2011
Great bagels, rude staff. One employee in particular is always so disgruntled that it makes ordering very unpleasant. I've been to this place 5-6 times and he is always a jerk. It makes me want to avoid even going in there because I don't care to start off my day negatively.
Tip for your rude employees: You never know where someone is at in their lives, be kind. -
Review from Michael R.
Holbrook, NY
6/29/2011
I can't speak much for their sandwiches, but if you're looking for a simple bagel/cream cheese combo then this is the place for you. I'm confident in saying that this is the best bagel joint in the neighborhood. (I'm from Long Island and I'd like to think I have a little authority when it comes to bagels) Try the jalapeno cream cheese. It rocks!
Also, the service is just fine. Some reviews here are a tad-bit cruel. -
Review from melissa m.
Brooklyn, NY
6/11/2011
My family and I always come to Bakers Dozen for great service, and great food. I love the staff there. They are always friendly and remember what you order, although it is busy. I was born and raised in New York and I am a "foodie" I feel that these are by far the best bagels I have had.
Thier coffee is great.
I love having Bakers Dozen in our neighborhood! -
Review from Liz N.
Brooklyn, NY
5/14/2011
This is probably the place I frequent most in Greenpoint because it's really close and convenient, but I've never done a review because, well, it's the standard, local sandwich place. It's not like anything has been so outstanding or memorable that I have felt compelled to write about it. That being said, I DID feel compelled to write about it after I read the other crappy reviews here.
I have been to Baker's Dozen many times, and I happen to LIKE the service. I think the hessian/gangsta dudes behind the counter are awesome, and the owner (or guy who seems to run the place) is always nice to me. The sandwiches and ingredients are so much fresher and higher in quality than all the nasty convenience store "delis" around the 'hood, and they have a few unique items like FLAT everything bagels, which I love.
The prices are good, the sandwiches are good, the bagels are good, the people are good. Good, good, good, good all around. -
Review from Julia S.
Brooklyn, NY
3/8/2012
Hands down, best bagels on the Northside!
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Review from Anthony V.
Brooklyn, NY
Updated - 8/25/2011 6 Check-ins Here
I give it four stars because its the best bagel store in the area. Yes I think its better than that other store in Williamsburg. That uberexpensive and not uberquality bagel store. I think the bagels are always fresh and the service is always quick and friendly. They also make good sandwiches and soups.
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8/15/2011
Gets four stars because of the quality of the other bagel stores in greenpoint/Williamsburg. Bagels… Read more »
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Review from Lindsay W.
Brooklyn, NY
8/1/2010
Asked for a cinnamon raisin bagel and an everything whole wheat. Came home and no cinnamon raisin bagel! Awesome!
How about you turn down the rap music and focus on customer service and bagels? What a concept! -
Review from David P.
11/29/2008
How is it possible that a bagel with cream cheese and a coffee here costs more than the bagel shop near where I work in Manhattan? I feel like I'm Axl Rose in a bizarro version of "Welcome to the Jungle."
The bagels and coffee are good, but as other reviewers have pointed out, the service is spotty. -
Review from Ty M.
Brooklyn, NY
3/7/2009
I broke the code. I finally broke the code to getting good service...I told them I would yelp their asses the first time they were good to me. They laughed and were like. "ya gonna be the only one wit a good think ta say bout us!" So we made friends and now they always treat me like the gay mayor of this neighborhood that I actually am.
What I love: No. Six wrap.
What I hate: This place has the worst FLOW I have ever seen----everyone just rushes the front...and stands there while helpless 20 year olds rush to get it right.
All in all---if you have a few extra minutes...this place is a neighborhood gem. If you are in a rush or a little difficult...you should keep walkin. -
Review from Anna S.
New York, NY
6/27/2010
I don't really care how surly their employees are, I love the bagels. One or two guys are generally polite but the rest are kinda rude. It's okay (to me), they are good with orders.
Also the tofu veggies spread is awesome. Their everything bagels are the perfect mix of everything, usually I find a lot of bagel places put too much salt on them. -
Review from Julie F.
KEW GARDENS, NY
6/21/2010
Would have given 3 or 4 stars but..........
I am a regular at the Kew Garden's location and now work in Greenpoint so of course when I want a sandwich I go to Baker's Dozen, because I know are of good quality with food, unfortunately the guys that work in Greenpoint are not as good as the guys over in Kew Gardens. The aren't as quick or friendly. Most of them seem very uninterested in their job. Just picked up a sandwich from there, which I wanted on rye bred, I got a sandwich on a sesame bagel. Too bad I HATE bagel sandwiches. I called to complain and they wouldn't let me speak to the manager, who I just saw in there five minutes earlier and the guy who answered the phone didn't offer an apology.
The bagels are great though, dark on crunchy outside, chewy inside. I wish they had mini's and flats like at the KG location.
updated: Another messed up order..should have know, next time I will try the God Bless II deli down the block. For now I am sticking with the Kew Gardens Location -
Review from Christina S.
Brooklyn, NY
5/5/2009
My favorite bagel spot in New York and it's right down the street!
This place will make you pretty much any kind of sandwich you want, on a bagel or otherwise, and they're very generous with the freshly sliced meat and cheese. Oh, and they offer WHOLE WHEAT EVERYTHING BAGELS. All the salt, flavor, and carbs, but the whole wheat part helps you delude yourself into thinking you made a healthy choice.
Contrary to the other reviews, I've always found I get good service here. I love the fact that everyone who works at Baker's Dozen has a Brooklyn accent and calls me "dear" or "sweethaaht".
Big ups to Baker's Dozen. -
Review from M S.
Brooklyn, NY
Updated - 10/18/2011
The bagels continue to be tasty and cheap yet somehow they have rolled over much of the staff and the new employees are completely incompetent. They repeatedly botch simple bagel orders. It's annoying.
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2/8/2010
$5.40 for 9 fatty bagels can't be beat, plus they taste delicious and if you freeze them they last.… Read more »
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Review from Mariya Y.
Manhattan, NY
5/19/2009
Whole wheat everything bagel!!!! How I LOVE thee ... !!!!! Everything I've had at this place [so far] has been amazingly fresh and delicious. In addition, recently went here with a group of 7 and everyone was in awe. Among the orders were egg/cheese/meat bagels, breakfast burritos, coffee, and a smoothie-the smoothie was not that sweet and after you let it melt a little-it tasted a lot better.
A MUST in this neighborhood-and since I live some blocks away...it's hard to keep myself out of this place. -
Review from Leah G.
Brooklyn, NY
3/28/2011
The five stars are for the bagels, I can't vouch for the other food. Even though the selection here is smaller than The Bagel Store in Williamsburg, Baker's Dozen beats them in bagel quality. Do a taste & consistency comparison, the Everything bagel from Baker's Dozen makes The Bagel Store's bagel taste a little weak... true! I've never tried the sandwiches, soups or salads here & the non-bagel baked goods look cheap. But, the breakfast is a decent, inexpensive, straight up diner breakfast & the bagels are the best in north Brooklyn.
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Review from Chris R.
Brooklyn, NY
3/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
Wow can this place be any more expense and the bagles are really not that good
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Review from Jalane K.
Bayside, NY
2/9/2011 1 photo
Disgusting! Mold on the bread when we ordered. Called to let them know. They asked if I wanted them to send another. I said, "No". Well, they decided to send another sandwich anyway... Behold, another sandwich with Mold! EWWW!!!! I seriously recommend that no one go to this place! Look for my picture I will post!
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Review from Ted W.
Pittsburgh, PA
7/21/2007
Curses on you Baker's Dozen, curses on you! Damn you for being my bad selection for hangover food and for your deceptive specials that only apply if you get plain bagels. Also a curse on your household for taking a good five minutes to get me a cup of shitty soup to go with my shitty bagel. Really? How fucking hard is it? Thanks though for giving me three quarters of the worlds supply of cream cheese along with said bagel. I don't know what I'm going to do with enough cream cheese to cover wisconsin but thanks anyways. OK so I'm in a bad mood and you probably deserve a two stars bud damn, how hard is it to run a reasonable deli that primarily serves bagels and coffee?
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Review from brittany p.
Brooklyn, NY
7/23/2010
Best $2 breakfast I've ever had in my life. Any bagel+1 egg...a seasoned egg...and friendly and quick staff.
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Review from Matthew S.
Brooklyn, NY
2/26/2010
the bagels are mediocre at best. but their danish is pretty great...super moist and caloric.
the bagel store over on metropolitan has the best bagels in brooklyn.Listed in: Greenpoint
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Review from Dr. L.
Brooklyn, NY
1/10/2011
Weird place, makes me uncomfortable.
While thinking of what to order, the dude behind the counter with the sideways Yankees cap beckoned "Yo man, yell food at me!"
After ordering, his 14 year-old buddy proceeded to make my sandwich. It tasted, well, like a sandwich a 14 year-old would make. What's up with that?
I don't know how this place stays in business. I guess they have good bagels. The service is just awkward (read: bad) and the food in general is forgettable. -
Review from Daniel M.
Brooklyn, NY
11/12/2010
Good (not great) bagels, bad service. This place likely takes advantage of its bagel monopoly in Greenpoint, for I would otherwise avoid it. Prepare to linger awkwardly -- there is barely a system customary in other sandwich shops of forming a line to submit an order, wait, pay or order coffee separately. Simple solutions from management would save both parties grief, but they apparently prefer being a mess. Afternoon service is especially rude. Can their asses.
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Review from sarahoc ..
Brooklyn, NY
7/14/2007
The service is comically bad; my order was messed up twice in one visit. But the bagels are pretty good. I just don't go there if I am in a rush, or want to order anything slightly complicated.
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Review from dave r.
New York, NY
11/1/2009
delicious bagels!!
head hear on wed for half off a dozen!! -
Review from Nick S.
Brooklyn, NY
4/3/2010
This place is hundreds times better than any deli bagel. Since it opened I have been coming here. Their bagels are fresh. I love when they have a crunchy outer layer but the inside is moist and soft. I usually get their Sesame Bagel with cream cheese and jelly. Not special but the bagel really makes it good. The service is really speedy and they are attentive. When the lines get long on weekends it still goes fast. Everything there just seems good. Its not some fancy 5th Ave. Bagel place but they do have some amazing options. Definitely a good place to stop by for breakfast or brunch.
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Review from Anna K.
Brooklyn, NY
3/16/2011
this is a solid three star place. i've eaten here once, and got stuff delivered from them once. the service was fine both times. the bagels were surprisingly good for just a random sandwich shop. the jalapeno cream cheese is bangin' even though it turns my mouth to fire. (love hurts?) the 2 stars are lacking because, well, there's nothing THAT special about it. AND 1) my fries were all soggy, blech 2) i paid almost 6 bucks for a salad that was all iceberg lettuce and other things that were obviously just sandwich toppers (i.e. giant slices of tomato and huge slices of cucumber), but put in a bowl instead of on bread. 3) they forgot my ranch dressing! and i obv only eat vegetables when i can drench them in ranch, so, fail all around on the salad front.
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Review from Ken Z.
New York, NY
6/20/2010
Good bagels - but so rude. By far not nearly the best bagel I've ever had.. just the best of the lousy selection in greenpoint.
They're benefiting by not having any real competition in Greenpoint. I'd jump to another bagel shop in a second if there were another bagel shop. -
Review from reva m.
Brooklyn, NY
2/1/2010
a great weekend treat. the lox spread is delectable.
i want to redesign the interior. -
Review from Daniel M.
Greenwich Village, Manhattan, NY
8/20/2008
Yeah, I had high hopes for this place, but they have quickly diminished. Firstly, mostly all the fresh bagel places I have been to before have given a baker's when you order a dozen. This place is called _________ .....Yes, correct, Baker's Dozen! Did I get one? No. True, I didn't ask, but then again, I also assumed it would be 12 + 1 without saying anything. The service was mediocre and would have been better if the person behind the counter didn't look so blank or emptily at me when I was ordering. The bagels are okay, but damnit, I really want access to excellent water boiled bagels as opposed to OK ones, which are all over the place and brings me to my next point, the bagels were not worth the price a paid, which, if I recall correctly, was $12. Gimme a deal on these OK bagels or I'm going to go elsewhere for better. I still haven't found a good place in The Point yet, but I'll tote the bagels back from the bagelsmith rather than give my business to this place.
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Review from andra e.
Brooklyn, NY
7/10/2007
good bagels. great when you're desperate for a portable cheap lunch. but yeah, they could step on it a bit. also--have a hard time being graceful about paying--awkward layout to the whole bit. at least they have tables!
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Review from squeaky m.
Brooklyn, NY
5/8/2007
Great bagels, but make sure to double check your order. The staff of teenagers cares little about your food. They messed up all 3 orders I placed this week. The tofu cream cheese is great tho! Just make sure you get what you order!
Listed in: My Neighborhood
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Review from Noah D.
Brooklyn, NY
2/2/2011
The staff is a little surly and sometimes they toast bagels in the panini press but the bagels themselves are fantastic. Were you expecting more than that?
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Review from blag n.
Brooklyn, NY
11/23/2010
I always get fresh bagels and love how quick they get things done. If you can read the "order here" sign they have displayed, then they can do wonderful things for you. As for the rude employees, if I deal with you people at 7:00 in the A.M., I would be an asshole too.
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Review from Tina E.
7/27/2010
not bad, but not great. a bit too doughy, though usually fresh. and if you're going to be fat and thick (i'm talking bagels, here, not me), i'd like some better toasting for textural crunch. it just works better with the cream cheese.
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Review from Maggie F.
Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY
10/1/2009
I'm convinced that this is the friendliest and happiest bagel place in New York City. Everyone who works here is always very patient and pleasant and willing to make small talk. Get there early in the morning for extremely fresh bagels and you won't be disappointed. Oh, and the whole wheat everything bagel? I'd walk halfway across Greenpoint for that any day.
