Barney Greengrass

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in:Best Latkes in the city?13 pts
replying to u/heyfaff22: Barney Greengrass
“While I love BG’s latkes there’s something about them that feels slightly unlatkey. IMO latkes are best when there’s a good mix of puréed and shredded potato. BG’s are mostly puréed, but again I cannot deny they are delicious”
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in:Croissant or bagel recommendations not in lower manhattan?3 pts
replying to u/Frank-Costanza1: I've never been. Is it worth the trip?
“Me, I love it. With all my heart.”
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in:Good brunch spot on the west side of Manhattan (preferably UWS) to take my aunt for her bday1 pts
replying to u/nonhiphipster: Yep! That’s def a consideration…that menu is kinda pricey, huh? But maybe!
“the fish platters are expensive but everything else is average for nyc i'd say. all the egg dishes come with bagels/bialy and portions are good. it's fun old school nyc vibes, love it there.”
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in:Great breakfast places-1 pts
replying to u/TamasaurusRex: Ok seriously I really don’t eat seafood on the reg but as a responsible nice Jewish girl I went and tried every damned smoked salmon in the city. Barney greengrass is the absolute best and if anyone tells you otherwise they are a liar.
“it sucks now. $30 for a fucking bagel with a single slice of ‘not even close to the best fish’ is insane and the service is trash.”
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postTrip Report - 1 week in NYC344 pts
“this was mid. They forgot about our latke”
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postEverything this Canadian ate and drank in 4 days in Manhattan and North Jersey334 pts
“4. Barney Greengrass - salmon lox (this cost $35 CAD but was the best thing I ate all week 🥇)”
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postBarney Greengrass. Pretty great. I’d recommend going around 3:30pm on a Sunday like I did - the place was nearly empty and so I didn’t feel rushed. That allowed for some relaxing UWS people watching.223 pts
“Barney Greengrass. Pretty great. I’d recommend going around 3:30pm on a Sunday like I did”
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in:Great breakfast places55 pts
“Barney green grass is a legend and even though I prefer the smoked salmon at Murray’s, Barney’s is still a worthwhile stop.”
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in:I want to show my friend distinctly American foods in NYC. Where should I bring them?30 pts
“Their blintzes and black and white cookies are great too”
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in:Barney Greengrass. Pretty great. I’d recommend going around 3:30pm on a Sunday like I did - the place was nearly empty and so I didn’t feel rushed. That allowed for some relaxing UWS people watching.28 pts
“🏆 The King of Sturgeon”
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in:Barney Greengrass. Pretty great. I’d recommend going around 3:30pm on a Sunday like I did - the place was nearly empty and so I didn’t feel rushed. That allowed for some relaxing UWS people watching.28 pts
“Wrong. Best fish on bagels I've ever had. By far.”
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in:Whats a food or restaurant you should absolutely try before leaving nyc26 pts
“Bagel & Lox from Barney Greengrass or Russ and Daughters”
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in:You have to leave NYC and move to LA, you have 48 hours left to eat, where are you going?25 pts
“Barney Greengrass probably. I don’t think you will find a restaurant in LA so dedicated to smoked fish”
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in:B&H vs. Russ and Daughters for sit-down latkes?25 pts
“I’ll get skewered for this, but I absolutely love the latkes at Barney Greengrass.”
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in:Barney Greengrass. Pretty great. I’d recommend going around 3:30pm on a Sunday like I did - the place was nearly empty and so I didn’t feel rushed. That allowed for some relaxing UWS people watching.25 pts
replying to u/AdventureSphere: For years i didn't go to BGG because their prices were so high. It's just bagels, for crying out loud. They can't be THAT much better than places that charge half as much, right? Wrong. Best fish on bagels I've ever had. By far. Barney's makes even the bagels from popular, reputable bagel joints seem like bodega junk by comparison. SO DAMN GOOD.
“Their fish is pretty good, but the bagels themselves are mid.”
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in:Barney greengrass $27 lox bagel is it worth????????20 pts
“It’s the best lox bagel you can buy”
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in:Jewish Food crawl17 pts
replying to u/trendoid01: Barney Greengrass is amazing. Pastrami Queen is closer to Lincoln Center
“Best lox I’ve ever tasted and I’ve been here almost 20 years. I didn’t know smoked fish could taste that good.”
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in:Best Sandwich in NYC15 pts
“My top sandwiches: S&P Sandwich - Tuna Melt S&P Sandwich - 50/50 Katz’s Deli - Pastrami on Rye 2nd Ave Deli - Pastrami on Rye Carmenta’s - Spicy Eggplant Sub Barney Greengrass - Smoked Sturgeon on a Bagel”
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in:Must try eats in NYC/Unique American foods15 pts
“Nova, eggs & onions at Barney Greengrass”
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in:Y’all Treated us Real Well12 pts
replying to u/wildblueberry9: You did really well! Good job with all the eating. I disagree with you about the vibes at Barney Greengrass. Old school. It's like stepping back into history.
“lol the vibes are the only reason to go...the lox and bagels you can get for cheaper and better a few blocks away at Zabar's and H&H....”
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in:Barney Greengrass vs Katz11 pts
“Obviously, one has to go BG for the bagel”
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in:Help us choose the best eats11 pts
“for the bagels & lox experience, it’s either Russ & Daughters or Barney Greengrass.”
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in:Trip Report - 1 week in NYC10 pts
“My favorites are the Latkes and the Nova Scotia Salmon scrambled eggs. The place is an institution and a relic of old New York, I think it deserves more respect than "mid."”
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in:It’s your last day in the city, no matter the reason. What’s your final meal in NYC?10 pts
“I think for me, it’s a Barney Greengrass. Latkes, fresh squeezed OJ, a coffee and salty lox and onion scramble with an everything bagel and plain cream cheese.”
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in:Barney Greengrass vs Katz8 pts
“If it's the bagel Barney green grass”
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in:B&H vs. Russ and Daughters for sit-down latkes?8 pts
“I like Barney Greengrass latkes too.”
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postLong Weekend Eats7 pts
“lox was amazing, smoked sturgeon was a sleeper hit”
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in:your top 5 NYC restaurants7 pts
“Barney Greengrass (best whitefish salad in the world!)”
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in:Barney greengrass $27 lox bagel is it worth????????7 pts
“So, no it's not worth it per se.”
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in:Must go restaurants6 pts
“Barney Greengrass for bagels and lox.”
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in:Trip Report - 1 week in NYC6 pts
replying to u/Agreeable-Ad4785: I would urge you to give Barney Greengrass another try. My favorites are the Latkes and the Nova Scotia Salmon scrambled eggs. The place is an institution and a relic of old New York, I think it deserves more respect than "mid."
“they’re one of the highlights every time I go. And agree the scrambles with fish are special too”
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in:Barney Greengrass. Pretty great. I’d recommend going around 3:30pm on a Sunday like I did - the place was nearly empty and so I didn’t feel rushed. That allowed for some relaxing UWS people watching.6 pts
“Definitely expensive, but everything I had besides the matzo ball soup was really great.”
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in:recommendations for Jewish diners across all the boroughs?6 pts
“Barney Greengrass - they're known for their smoked fish, especially the sturgeon.”
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in:NYC food that transports well for 6 hour roadtrip that I can bring to my MIL’s birthday? She loves all sorts of desserts.6 pts
“Black and Whites from Barney Greengrass”
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in:Your Travel List: Pizza, Bagels, Dumplings, Tacos5 pts
“Bagels: Barney Greengrass (bagel plus everything else they have)”
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in:Favorite Brothy Soup in Manhattan?5 pts
“Matzo Ball soup at Barney Greengrass is top tier delicious medicine.”
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in:Barney Greengrass. Pretty great. I’d recommend going around 3:30pm on a Sunday like I did - the place was nearly empty and so I didn’t feel rushed. That allowed for some relaxing UWS people watching.5 pts
replying to u/enuffofthiscrap: Respectfully, I have to disagree. Their fish is pretty good, but the bagels themselves are mid. IMHO A bagel with two slices of lox & a coffee should not cost $30. My family have been patrons for generations. I have watched the decline......... (downvote away)
“but a $50 brunch for an underwhelming bagel and bad service? meh. It's nostalgic but I wouldn't say it's particularly amazing.”
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in:Barney Greengrass. Pretty great. I’d recommend going around 3:30pm on a Sunday like I did - the place was nearly empty and so I didn’t feel rushed. That allowed for some relaxing UWS people watching.5 pts
replying to u/AdventureSphere: For years i didn't go to BGG because their prices were so high. It's just bagels, for crying out loud. They can't be THAT much better than places that charge half as much, right? Wrong. Best fish on bagels I've ever had. By far. Barney's makes even the bagels from popular, reputable bagel joints seem like bodega junk by comparison. SO DAMN GOOD.
“The bagels really aren’t that good imo (talking the baked product itself)”
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in:Must try eats in NYC/Unique American foods4 pts
replying to u/ohsmaltz: I suppose it all depends on one's palette but I like Levain's, but only at the original location on the 72nd Street on the upper west side. I'm not sure what it is but it's good only at that location.
“If I were OP I'd opt for a black-and-white from Orwashers or Barney Greengrass instead!”
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in:Barney Greengrass. Pretty great. I’d recommend going around 3:30pm on a Sunday like I did - the place was nearly empty and so I didn’t feel rushed. That allowed for some relaxing UWS people watching.4 pts
replying to u/thenumbersthenumbers: Love me some latkes.. those looks awesome.
“I eat here all the time and the latkes are the best item on the menu and the best in New York”
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in:Croissant or bagel recommendations not in lower manhattan?4 pts
“Barney’s greengrass on the UWS has the best lox bagel!!”
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in:Rate our food tour4 pts
replying to u/Cpalms139: Add S&P, skip Milano market, Cafe Habana and replace Saigutte with Banh And Em. Love Grays but it's way out of your way and Katz's has better hotdogs.Add in Taqueria Ramirez (close enough). Crossing a river to Frankel's is a long way to go for a BEC.
“Lox and bagel at Barney Greengrass would also fit.”
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in:Great breakfast places3 pts
replying to u/TamasaurusRex: Ok seriously I really don’t eat seafood on the reg but as a responsible nice Jewish girl I went and tried every damned smoked salmon in the city. Barney greengrass is the absolute best and if anyone tells you otherwise they are a liar.
“I agree - definitely the best in the city! The Nova lox is amazing.”
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in:You have to leave NYC and move to LA, you have 48 hours left to eat, where are you going?3 pts
replying to u/imk: Barney Greengrass probably. I don’t think you will find a restaurant in LA so dedicated to smoked fish
“Low key the scrambled eggs with lox and onions is insanity. Salty as all hell but my god, what a dish.”
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in:B&H vs. Russ and Daughters for sit-down latkes?3 pts
replying to u/NYCPhil: I’ll get skewered for this, but I absolutely love the latkes at Barney Greengrass. It’s not on the menu, but they offer it to every table.
“I thought it was pretty widely agreed upon that BG has some of the best latkes”
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in:Xmas Week Food Tour3 pts
“I felt hustled when I went to Barney Greengrass! Soooo expensive and cash only.”
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in:Sturgeon availability?3 pts
“Barney’s greengrass, the sturgeon king”
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in:Trip Report - 1 week in NYC3 pts
replying to u/enuffofthiscrap: HOT TAKE:" Barney Greengrass is worse than mid. it has been for decades, and the pricing is just comical. The only reason to eat there is for nostalgia, even if you don't care about the bill.
“The latkes are fire and the pastramj reuben is top tier.”
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in:Barney Greengrass. Pretty great. I’d recommend going around 3:30pm on a Sunday like I did - the place was nearly empty and so I didn’t feel rushed. That allowed for some relaxing UWS people watching.3 pts
replying to u/AdventureSphere: For years i didn't go to BGG because their prices were so high. It's just bagels, for crying out loud. They can't be THAT much better than places that charge half as much, right? Wrong. Best fish on bagels I've ever had. By far. Barney's makes even the bagels from popular, reputable bagel joints seem like bodega junk by comparison. SO DAMN GOOD.
“BAGELS are from a place in NJ.. very mid.”
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in:Which diners can I visit while on vacation in NYC to get the authentic American diner experience?3 pts
“Hit up Barney Greengrass while you're at it for lox.”
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