Tompkins Square Bagels in the East Village
Tompkins Square Bagels is a beloved East Village bagel shop on Avenue A, known for hand-rolled, boiled-and-baked bagels and a deep case of creative flavored cream cheeses. It’s a daytime spot, busy from the early-morning breakfast rush through the lunch hour.
There’s no happy hour here, and that’s by design: this is a bagel counter, not a bar. Come for a fresh bagel, an egg-and-cheese, or one of the over-the-top cream cheese flavors rather than evening drink deals.
What to Expect
Tompkins Square Bagels does not run a happy hour. As a bagel shop open roughly 7 AM to 5 PM daily, its focus is breakfast and lunch – bagels, sandwiches, spreads and coffee – not discounted evening drinks. If you’re after value, the everyday move is a hand-rolled bagel with one of the shop’s signature cream cheeses.
The Room
The shop is a compact, high-turnover East Village bagel counter with a display case of flavored cream cheeses and a steady line of neighborhood regulars. Seating is limited, so most orders go to go.
Who Tompkins Square Bagels Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Breakfast run | Fresh hand-rolled bagels and egg sandwiches make it a go-to early-morning stop. |
| Weekend brunch grab | Load up on bagels and specialty cream cheeses to bring home for a lazy weekend spread. |
| Quick lunch | Bagel sandwiches and salads make for a fast, affordable midday bite in the East Village. |
| Coffee and a bagel | An easy solo stop for coffee and a warm bagel between errands. |
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Tompkins Square Bagels FAQ
Does Tompkins Square Bagels have a happy hour?
No. It’s a daytime bagel shop focused on breakfast and lunch, not a bar, so there’s no happy hour or drink specials.
What is Tompkins Square Bagels known for?
Hand-rolled, boiled-and-baked bagels and an extensive case of house-made flavored cream cheeses, along with egg sandwiches and coffee.
Where is Tompkins Square Bagels?
The original shop is at 165 Avenue A in the East Village, Manhattan.
What are the hours?
The Avenue A shop generally opens early and runs through the afternoon, roughly 7 AM to 5 PM daily. Hours can shift, so check before a late visit.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Tompkins Square Bagels before visiting for a specific deal.