Russ & Daughters is one of The 15 Best Places for Cream Cheese in New York City.

1. Russ & Daughters

9.3
179 E Houston St (btwn Allen & Orchard St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Lower East Side · 423 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Super Heebster: heat, umami, smoke, salt, cream cheese whipped to ethereal heights, crunchy, snappy roe, silky, voluptuous whitefish salad and bagel w/ nice, shiny crust & pleasantly chewy innards.

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: While delicious, the bagels are a bit on the small side. We still love to order one of the many varieties of smoked fish plus cream cheese on an everything bagel, & extra pastrami lox to eat at home!

Anne T.Anne Taillandier: I usually go for the mild Scottish smoked salmon, the king salmon fish eggs (ikura), the smoked trout mousse, and the dill cream cheese. Sometimes I throw in a herring or two.

Tompkins Square Bagels is one of The 15 Best Places for Cream Cheese in New York City.

2. Tompkins Square Bagels

9.0
165 Avenue A (btwn E 10th St & E 11th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · East Village · 353 tips and reviews

Lucu C.Lucu Chalmeton: One of the best bagels in town! Fresher baked with all kinds of cream cheese, ham, salmon...yum! Be careful of the longline

Lindsey N.Lindsey Nagy: Lactose intolerant? There's a condiment for that: TOFU! Always check for the new amazing cream cheese mixes in the case as you walk in prior to getting to the end of the long line...it helps to order

Michael S.Michael S: Their combination of bagels and cream cheese are amazing.

Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Cream Cheese in New York City.

3. Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Co.

9.0
286 8th Ave (btwn W 24th & W 25th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Chelsea · 318 tips and reviews

Chelsea B.Chelsea B.: Check out all their bagel toppings, like flavored cream cheese and butter spreads. If you buy a dozen bagels, they give you 2 free. Best bagels in NY!

Lynn H.Lynn Hu: Bagels are huge and you'll get so much flavored cream cheese that you won't be hungry for the day... Share bagels with friends and try different flavored too!

David B.David B: 3rd favorite bagel in NY...which is high praise! Doughy and chewy bread, great lox, cream cheese and toppings. A little pricey though.

Absolute Bagels is one of The 15 Best Places for Cream Cheese in New York City.

4. Absolute Bagels

9.0
2788 Broadway (at W 108th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Upper West Side · 294 tips and reviews

Shannon V.Shannon Vittoria: Amazing pumpernickel, great with nova (super fresh) & cream cheese. Order everything at once (bagels and coffee) before you hit the register or be prepared to be screamed at...soup nazi style.

Harumi U.Harumi U: Cannot say I have conquered every single bagel shops in town but their bagels are really chewey and nice! Yes ask cream cheese on the side and yes try the unexpected Thai iced tea.

FreshNYC p.FreshNYC p}-:{>: A must stop for a bagel fix on the UWS/ Harlem, Absolute Bagel‘s chewy dough speaks for itself and has a variety of classic flavors along with fresh artisanal cream cheese varieties. Read more.

Ess-a-Bagel is one of The 15 Best Places for Cream Cheese in New York City.

5. Ess-a-Bagel

8.5
831 3rd Ave (btwn 50th & 51st St.), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Turtle Bay · 358 tips and reviews

Ryan B.Ryan Boyle: all their cream cheese flavors are as good as their bagels, and their bagels are as good as you'll find. my friend got a cinnamon raison bagel with raison walnut cream cheese and it was amazing.

Russell H.Russell Hirschorn: Top NYC bagels, if you are passing by and dnt know what to order: Scooped, toasted, lox spread (for those with larger pockets-scallion cream cheese and sliced lox), tomato, onion.

Mike F.Mike Friedlich: Their bagels are among the best, and bagels with lox and cream cheese is also very good there.

H&H Bagels is one of The 15 Best Places for Cream Cheese in New York City.

6. H&H Bagels

8.4
1551 2nd Ave (at E 80th St.), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Yorkville · 159 tips and reviews

Conor O.Conor O'Hollaren: Whole wheat everything, toasted, with scallion. Every time. Perfectly crispy, loads of cream cheese. The line moves very quickly - these guys are consumate pros.

Diana C.Diana Capuano: Best bagels in the UES! Cream cheese is the best part, melts in your mouth. Iced coffee is also very good!

VickyisaStar L.VickyisaStar LAU: Make your decision fast as the line moves quick. Savoury lovers get the bagel with everything & lox spread, for sweeter option go the Blueberry with Cream cheese!

Murray's Bagels is one of The 15 Best Places for Cream Cheese in New York City.

7. Murray's Bagels

8.1
500 Avenue of the Americas (btwn W 12th & W 13th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · West Village · 297 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Even if it's crowded, the line at Murray's moves quickly and is worth the wait. Tons of cream cheeses to choose from, try one with the whole wheat everything bagel!

Schuyler P.Schuyler Press: The bagels come out warm and delicious. I would get a plain bagel with veggie cream cheese, it is so good and so mouthwatering. If you are craving some good NYC bagels go to Murray's.

Plwm B.Plwm Bwm: Highly recommend the poppy seed bagel with Gravlax and scallion cream cheese.

Best Bagel & Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Cream Cheese in New York City.

8. Best Bagel & Coffee

8.9
225 W 35th St (btw 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Garment District · 215 tips and reviews

Jonnathan C.Jonnathan Coleman: Jalapeno cream cheese on an onion bagel may be the best breakfast you've ever tried.

James H.James Hamilton: The bagels are amazing, crispon the outside and soft inside, the cream cheese is the best I have tasted. Quick service.

Steve L.Steve Larson: We had the breakfast sandwich (everything bagel, bacon, egg and cheese) and a bagel with cream cheese, it was all yummy. Quick service and limited seating, really a to go place.

Leo's Bagels is one of The 15 Best Places for Cream Cheese in New York City.

9. Leo's Bagels

8.2
3 Hanover Sq (at William St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Financial District · 174 tips and reviews

SS+K's Guide to Downtown NYSS+K's Guide to Downtown NY: Our favorite nearby bagel spot, for everything from specialty cream cheese to egg + cheese sandwiches

Carlyn L.Carlyn Lamia: Best olive cream cheese I've found anywhere

Keefer T.Keefer Taylor: Jalapeño cream cheese and fresh lox are the best bagel based breakfast I've ever had

Bagelworks is one of The 15 Best Places for Cream Cheese in New York City.

10. Bagelworks

8.6
1229 1st Ave (btwn 66th & 67th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Upper East Side · 59 tips and reviews

Yuriy R.Yuriy Rusko: Ordered an onion bagel with salmon cream cheese and it was amazing; one of the best I've ever had. The place is worthy of a stop.

Anna H.Anna Hyclak: Best bagels I've had in the city. Fabulous tofu cream cheeses and jalapeño bagels. It's always PACKED and service can be slow, but it's worth the wait!

rahul d.rahul d: Get an everything bagel with scallion cream cheese

Zucker's Bagels & Smoked Fish is one of The 15 Best Places for Cream Cheese in New York City.

11. Zucker's Bagels & Smoked Fish

8.4
146 Chambers St (btwn W. Broadway & Greenwich St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Tribeca · 126 tips and reviews

Keith S.Keith Seekwhence: Drop by and have a wholewheat everything, toasted w/Lox, scallion cream cheese and they even have capers!!! Tell Mike, Keith sent ya!! The freshly squeezed OJ is a good top off.

Ted S.Ted Smith: David Burke special: bagel w cream cheese, tomatoes, capers and pastrami lox

Michelle R.Michelle R: Not cheap but you get amazing sandwiches with fresh ingredients and friendly service. Try the traditional salmon with capers, onions, and cream cheese.

Pick A Bagel is one of The 15 Best Places for Cream Cheese in New York City.

12. Pick A Bagel

8.0
891 8th Ave (at W 53rd St.), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Theater District · 179 tips and reviews

Brian M.Brian Michael: Best lox and cream cheese in HK

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: The flagels here are awesome, as are the wide variety of cream cheese options. A bit on the expensive end as far as bagels go, but they're still worth it here.

Jinnie L.Jinnie L: salmon with cream cheese on everything bagel is to die for :) breakfast bagel is yummy too♥

David's Bagels is one of The 15 Best Places for Cream Cheese in New York City.

13. David's Bagels

8.3
273 1st Ave (at E 16th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Gramercy Park · 87 tips and reviews

Adam C.Adam Carson: Everything Bagel toasted with scallion cream cheese. Or with bacon, egg and cheese!

MichelleMichelle: The best bagels in the city by far! They're always fresh and have a large selection of bagels and spreads. The whole wheat everything with lite veggie cream cheese is delish

AnnaAnna: Love the whole wheat everything bagel with light vegetable cream cheese or the cinnamon raisin bagel with walnut and raisin cream cheese

Tompkins Square Bagels is one of The 15 Best Places for Cream Cheese in New York City.

14. Tompkins Square Bagels

8.8
184 2nd Ave, New York, NY
Bagel Shop · East Village · 30 tips and reviews

Mikahla V.Mikahla Vicino: One of the best bagels in the city, for sure. My favorite combo is scallion cream cheese on an onion bagel.

Tim S.Tim Shea: The line moves quickly, so don't get too worried. Also try some of their more unique cream cheeses,and whatever you do ... DON'T toast your bagel, they are all very fresh!

Katie T.Katie Tuohy: Lots of vegan options for cream cheese! Love the scallion! Cashier was lovely. They’re cash only but have an ATM on site.

Bagels & Schmear is one of The 15 Best Places for Cream Cheese in New York City.

15. Bagels & Schmear

8.3
114 E 28th St (btwn Lexington & Park Ave S), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Rose Hill · 75 tips and reviews

Jenny U.Jenny Ung: Everything bagel, lightly toasted with jalapeño cream cheese!!! This is one of the few places that has jalapeño cream cheese IMO

Jaya P.Jaya Punetha: The scallion cream cheese and wheat bagel - yum!

NickNick: Get an everything bagel toasted with scallion cream cheese and tomatoes, cucumber and purple onion. Bomb