NYC Restaurants

It takes balls to take on traditional bagels in New York City. But Bantam's got 'em. This small West Village shop is selling mini bagel balls made in house with an assortment of different fillings. There is the Everything Bantam stuffed with vegetable cream cheese, The Bleecker Street made with pizza dough and marinara mozzarella cream cheese, and the Hot Pretzel bagel ball filled with a dijon cheddar cream cheese. Sweeter options include the Cinnamonster, Cookies & Milk, and a French Toast bagel ball. Bantam Bagels are meant to be served warm, just be sure to bite the hole side first to avoid any unintended squirting issues.

- Thomas Rafael