Tompkins Square Bagels

Super tasty bagels and cream cheese. Went here twice and both times was blown away by their gf bagels and cream cheese flavors.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Unsure how there are positive reviews for these bagels. They taste like cardboard and are frankly inedible. If you want a gluten free bagel that actually tastes like a bagel, the only place to go is Modern.

The only thing worth eating at Tompkins are the individually wrapped gluten free cookie bars at the register.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Some other reviews seemed to have a good experience so I’m not sure if maybe I talked to the wrong person or something but…? I went here and asked them if they are able to do allergy protocols for their gluten free bagels and they said no and that they cook it in the same toaster and aren’t able to do anything at all to prevent cross contamination

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

The GF bagel was amazing! I haven’t had one like it since going gluten free so many years ago. It may be that cross contamination could occur during preparation.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

Three different GF bagels on offer. They were 10/10. Highly recommend visiting here while in NYC.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Cross contamination WILL happen here. (only one set of knives, toster & cutting board). Not do able for celiacs

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Gluten free everything bagel is amazing! I get it with scrambled egg, cheddar, and avocado. Delicious.

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers delivery

Made sure it was clear after ordering it was an “allergy” after ordering bagels. When I said Celiac he reassured me they would be extra careful. They had plain and everything bagels for gluten free. Son enjoyed both. Smaller then regular bagels so glad we got one of each. Was nervous with so much gluten around but he loved them and didn’t get sick after. They prepared his on a separate tray, changed gloves and the head guy delivered it wrapped in the wax paper it was made on.

Don’t be fooled. Supermarket bought bagel. Not fresh gluten free bagels. This place isn’t worth it!

It’s convenient that they offer GF bagels but be warned they are UDIs and not authentic NYC gf bagels.

Tompkins Sq Bagels makes big deal over GF bagels. But mixed up our orders so I inadvertently ate a small bite of a regular bagel. I freaked out at them and told them how important it is to listen to customers and be vigilant. Staff was just like,”what..?” Bagels were eh. Cookies Blech . Not worth the carbs/ calories

Celiac friendly?

No

Went on a busy Saturday morning- had a gf bagel with strawberry cream cheese. My bagel was good, and my non-gf husband loved his. It was very busy so I couldn’t watch them prep my bagel- but it has been 24 hours and I’m not sick, so they must have done something right. The line where they prep bagels looked very gluten-y, so they must have some system/protocol in place. I also did not get my bagel toasted.

They use the same toaster for “GF” and regular bagels. Totally unsafe.

Celiac friendly?

No

I went on a very busy Saturday morning and got sick after. Because it was so busy, I was not able to watch the person make my bagel, but I believe they used the same cream cheese as the gluten bagels, even though I specified I had a gluten allergy/celiac disease.

Granted, they might be better about cross-contamination when they are less busy. The bagel tasted like an Udi's bagel, and in my opinion, not worth the risk of gluten.

Celiac friendly?

No

Visited 21 May 2018 looking for a “real” NY bagel; they have Udi’s. They do not have a separate toaster, or prep area, so I chose not to risk getting sick for a bagel I could get at home. Staff was very friendly and I appreciated their honesty.

Celiac friendly?

No

They change gloves and take necessary precautions. I felt safe and the gf bagels are delicious! The cream cheese 😍

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Super yummy! Takes awhile to get your order but it's worth it! If you're a celiac, tell them that it's allergy based and they will change equipment and gloves for you . They have great gf bagels and almost all of their homemade cream cheese is gf!

Terribly dry gluten free bagels and they do little to prevent cross contamination if you want anything other than a pre packaged bagel

Celiac friendly?

No

iffy gf bagels... poor taste and lots of gluten contamination of you are.

Celiac friendly?

No

Everything GF bagel sandwich was outstanding.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The bagel was good, not an Udis bagel at all. It's expensive though, not sure if it's worth it. Apple cream cheese was delicious, but be aware the birthday cake cream cheese is not gf due to the sprinkles. The lemon raspberry cookie was rock hard.

One of the best NY style bagels (from Brooklyn; not Udis) I have had in a while. Especially since I had it with a fried egg and bacon! Server asked if we were celiac, she was knowledgeable and courteous, too. She even carefully wiped the gluten crumbs from our table. I wasn't sure if the cream cheese would be ok. The bagel was prepared separately.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Ask for the "everything" gluten free bagel. It's AWESOME, much better than the plain gf bagel they sell.

$8.55 for a gluten free bagel with egg salad, and the bagel was a barely toasted, dry and stale Udi's bagel. I can't believe it. You would think they at least would try to make it taste good, but it was stale and mediocre. Gluten free people, you are better off getting a whole bag of Gluten free bags from the supermarket and a quarter pound of egg salad from a deli, and it would be the same price. Probably fresher too! I am so disappointed.

Celiac friendly?

No

My husband stopped in today since he was in NYC to bring me home a few GF bagels. He was told by the workers that they were actually Udi's bagels and that they NEVER made their own GF bagels--they didn't have the set up for it.

Manager asked if we were Celiac and assured us they would change gloves and knives. The GF bagel was delicious! Not crumbly or gritty.

I have to disagree with the negative reviews. I LOVE this place the gf bagels are amazing and all their specialty cream cheeses a delicious. It is definitely worth the extra charge and the walk. The manager even asked if I was celiac so he made sure of no cross contamination. Quite the treat!

Give it a try...at least for the cream cheese! I am not a huge fan of their gluten-free bagels but they do offer three different kinds (plain,everything, & cinnamon raisin). A little pricey but if you're looking for gf bagels go in!

I was skeptical after reading these reviews -- but when visiting New York I decided to give it a try. First the order taker was knowledgeable -- hand delivered my order to the manager. They toasted and prepared my bagel in a separate area. Maybe it was all the lox cream cheese on it -- but I though that it was very tasty-- like a real bagel! Agreed with other reviews -- $3 extra for gluten free is pretty steep!

I used to get a bagel here once in a blue moon when the urge really hit. Not only do they have really shitty GF bagels (crumbly, previously-frozen), but they charge an extra $2, which is crazy for a bagel that they then cut, spread, and toast with the same utensil/appliances used on the other bagels. They also carry some GF baked sweets, but I thinks a $4 cookie is a rip off with other good options in the neighborhood.

Celiac friendly?

No

I'm from New York and have celiac. I was really eager to try this place and I have mixed feelings. It's a nice little bagel place in the East Village with a younger crowd and a lot of homemade options, but the gluten free bagels aren't so great, nor are they celiac trained. I didn't get sick, and I'd say it's worth it to eat a ny bagel, though they weren't what I expected.

If you have celiac I'd stay away.

Gluten free bagels available with many gorgeous cream cheese spreads.. May be fine for gluten intolerant people. However, even the counter girl warned me that when busy they can be careless. I took a chance since I was desperate to feel like I was having something remotely close to a NY bagel. The counter lady tried very hard to write concise directions to the staff to make sure my bagel was kept away from the other glutenous items. I got sick instantly. I don't recommend if you are celiac like me. Otherwise go for it!

Celiac friendly?

No

Bagel was pretty good. But they don't seem to be trained on cross contamination. Same toaster and utensils used.

I asked for my gluten-free bagel toasted (as recommended by the person taking my order) and it wasn't. It may have been better toasted but mine was dry and with a bad consistency - even with lots of cream cheese and veggies. I asked them to use a clean knife but I found stray poppyseeds and other bits from other bagels on mine so cross-contamination may be an issue. I will stick to my frozen gluten free bagels at home - tastier and MUCH cheaper. Such a disappointment.