Absolute Bagels

This neighborhood gem has been showing up better-known Upper West Side bagel establishments for years, serving freshly boiled bagels in their most perfect form. A respectable array of toppings includes cream cheeses (strawberry, jalapeño, bacon-cheddar) and nine different flavors of Tofutti (sun-dried tomato, walnut raisin), plus deli meats, salads and silky smoked fish — but trust us, all 16 bagel varieties here taste just fine by themselves.