America's Best Comfort Foods

Bagels

The Restaurant: Absolute Bagels, New York City

The Skinny: New York City is famous for its bagels, and this small, unassuming shop on the Upper West Side happens to serve some of its finest. Reasonable prices have also helped Absolute Bagels earn a devoted following among Columbia University students and locals in the know. The most popular choices include the traditional egg, cinnamon raisin and whole wheat sesame, paired with a number of flavored cream cheeses and classic toppings like salmon. —Travel + Leisure staff