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It Begins With a Bagel.

Since opening our first location in Hicksville, New York, in 1975, Bagel Boss has been serving authentic New York bagels made the way they've been for generations. More than 50 years later, we're proud to continue that tradition with the same passion, craftsmanship, and commitment to quality that built our name.

Our story begins long before our first storefront. As 5th and 6th generation bagel bakers, our roots in New York bagel making stretch back generations. Every bagel we serve is kettle-boiled, and baked fresh throughout the day using time-honored techniques that create the unmistakable taste, texture, and character of a true New York bagel.

While we've grown beyond our Long Island roots, our mission has never changed: to serve anyone craving a real, authentic New York bagel. Every bagel, every sandwich, and every guest is treated with the same care and pride that has defined Bagel Boss since day one.

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More Than Just Bagels

At Bagel Boss, we're known for our authentic New York bagels, but our menu offers something for everyone. From signature breakfast sandwiches and premium deli classics to house-made cream cheeses, fresh salads, smoked Atlantic salmon, pastries, cookies, cakes, and freshly brewed coffee, every item is prepared using only the freshest, highest-quality ingredients.

Whether you're stopping in for your morning coffee, grabbing lunch with coworkers, or picking up breakfast for the family, we're committed to delivering an exceptional experience every visit.

For generations, Bagel Boss has also been the trusted choice for catering. From office meetings and weekend brunches to birthdays, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, holidays, and corporate events, our team is proud to help make every gathering memorable with freshly prepared food and genuine hospitality.

It begins with a bagel. It ends with brilliance.

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Bacon, egg and cheese on a fresh baked flagel 

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Take a minute, enjoy the spread, and appreciate the good stuff. Fresh cream cheeses, homemade salads, and all your Bagel Boss favorites waiting for you.

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#BagelBoss #BagelLikeABoss #FreshMade #NewYorkBagelsMonday mornings at the Boss #BagelBossPOV: you came for a bagel and left with a box of chocolate rugelach 😏🍫 Made in house, rolled by hand, and way too easy to eat by the dozen #BagelBossKettle boiled. Fresh baked #BagelBossHappy birthday to the man who started it all, Mel Rosner 🥯👑 The OG Bagel Boss himself. Every bagel we roll carries a little bit of your legacy. Here’s to you, Mel! #BagelBoss

ABOUT/HISTORY FAQs

Bagel Boss was founded in 1975 on Long Island, New York, when Mel Rosner and his sons opened the first location in Hicksville.

Our bagels are made using time honored, old world techniques passed down through generations of our family, boiled and baked fresh in house every day using the same recipes and methods that built the brand on Long Island.

Yes. Bagel Boss remains a family business, now run by the fifth and sixth generations of the Rosner family, along with its ownership and franchise partners.

Bagel Boss originated in Hicksville, on Long Island, New York.

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