Russ & Daughters

"A historic spot started by a Polish immigrant in 1907, famous for its lox, homemade bagels, and smoked fish dips. The original location on Houston Street is recommended for its authentic experience."

"The thick, crispy pucks were a healthy size with a torrent of tight potato strips bursting forth from the inside. The texture was notably complimented." - Nick Mancall-Bitel

"Thick, crispy latkes with a torrent of tight potato strips and a balanced texture." - Nick Mancall-Bitel

"The newest location of Russ & Daughters which opened in July 2023 is 4,500 square feet and located on the edge of Hudson Yards. Inside, there’s a seated counter, an open kitchen, and online ordering for takeout and delivery. There’s smoked and cured salmon as well as herring other fish as well as bagels and bialys. Consider the borscht or matzo ball soup, too." - Eater Staff

"Both LES and Navy Yard locations of Russ & Daughters are open for carryout. They request that you call in advance to place your lox and schmear order over the phone, and if you’d prefer delivery, you can order from their Jewish Museum store on here. Also - Russ & Daughters ships care packages nationwide, and your friend in another state could really use a dozen bagels right now." - hannah albertine