The story
Apollo Bagels, located at 224 W 35th St in Midtown Manhattan, has earned a stellar 4.6-star average from its devoted following. This bagel shop fits the neighborhood-favorite mold: casual, trendy, and strictly takeout with no reservations—an ideal stop for a quick breakfast or street-food fix. The kitchen leans into American bagel traditions, and early impressions suggest they’re nailing the basics.
Food blogger Giuliacrossbow, in a recent roundup of New York breakfast spots, singled out Apollo’s bagels as “excellent,” praising the dough’s perfectly crunchy exterior and soft interior. She declared their smoked salmon bagel (“Bagel Al Salmone Affumicato”) one of the best she’s ever had. The menu also features a bagel with butter and jam (“Bagel Con Marmellata E Burro”)—both dishes earned her thumbs-up, cementing Apollo’s reputation as a reliable grab-and-go destination.
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AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the smoked salmon bagel, calling it a standout. The overall vibe is warm and satisfying, with fresh, quality ingredients making each bite memorable.
“This is the classic — smoked salmon, raw red onion, creme fraiche on the base, capers, and dill. I live on dill basically. The bagel is perfect, crunchy, the bread is good. The salmon is good quality, the smokiness isn't too overpowering, and it's balanced by the creamy spread. The raw onion gives it that extra kick — it's impressive. Ivan from Dons recommended this place and he was right. Delicious, delicious.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Apollo Bagels. Most active: Giuliacrossbow
Apollo Bagels has excellent bagels — the dough is perfectly crunchy outside and soft inside, and the smoked salmon bagel is one of the best I've ever had.
Dishes mentioned
Bagel Con Marmellata E Burro
Even though I'm not a fan of jam and sweets in general, this is a good jam. It's a bagel to share. The butter definitely gives a different note to the bagel. The dough is perfect — crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. The jam could have been artificial but it's not. Good, good, good.
Bagel Al Salmone Affumicato
This is the classic — smoked salmon, raw red onion, creme fraiche on the base, capers, and dill. I live on dill basically. The bagel is perfect, crunchy, the bread is good. The salmon is good quality, the smokiness isn't too overpowering, and it's balanced by the creamy spread. The raw onion gives it that extra kick — it's impressive. Ivan from Dons recommended this place and he was right. Delicious, delicious.
