Cafe New York Bagels

A four-generation family-run bagel shop and deli on Harrington Street in District Six, serving traditional New York–style bagels that are boiled and baked fresh daily. New York Bagels has become a true fixture in the Cape Town food scene, offering a taste of the Big Apple right in the heart of the Mother City.

The menu features an impressive array of bagel varieties, from classic plain and sesame to pretzel bagels, all with that essential dense, chewy texture and satisfying crust. Signature bagel sandwiches include the Chicken Sando, The Starter with salmon and avocado, pastrami on rye, and a Reuben with tender pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing. Beyond bagels, they serve pickles, baked rye, sourdough breads, and what many call the best cheesecake in the entire universe—dense, creamy, and not to be missed. The Sunday special of six bagels with a schmear before 11am is a local favourite.