Michaels Bagels - Forest Hills

My favorite bagels in the city. I’ve been going here for years, and, now that I’m not in the area much anymore, I try to buy a bunch to take with me. In my experience, the prices are competitive and the staff is nice. I don’t understand what’s up with the negative reviews. Must be a schmear campaign.

Just don't go here. They make up prices. Last 3 times I've ordered the same thing and the prices have been different each time. They don't even calculate tax correctly- just threw on an extra .50cents at the end.Oh, and the food is awful. May be the only place that has EVER served me a burnt roll... I've only gone here multiple times bc of convenience. Well, that's over now.P.S. after walking out, I was telling my girlfriend about it, and a random woman walking down the street jumped into our conversation to say that she's also had the same experience.

It has brilliant bagels. There is nothing more to say. The bagels are tye perfect blend of firm and salty. An aspect that Michael's has that not a lot of bagel places have I'd that they try hard to have good cream cheese. It is a great bagel place that withholds the reputation of NYC bagels.

You come here for the bagels, not the service. We decided to try it one day when we passed by and noticed it was emptier than usual. We didn't see anyone use credit card so guess it might be a cash only spot. We tried an onion bagel with scallion cream cheese and ate it right away. It has a great crunchy exterior with a gently toasted interior and thick slab of cream cheese. Firm, not runny cream cheese. Plenty of scallion. Good chunk and great flavor. It was really enjoyable. We came twice one time where staff wasn't chatty (older gentleman) and another time when the staff (different employees) were great. It's all good because the bagels will speak for themselves. Almost $11 for two bagels so it depends on how much you really want that bagel. Yet another time, three bagels were $13. I do love that crunch with their toasted bagels though. Definitely look forward to going back.

Excellent bagels and spreads including VEGAN cream cheeses.