Russ & Daughters

Russ & Daughters is a breakfast institution, specializing in traditional appetizing foods such as smoked fish, caviar, bagels and cream cheese. Its offerings include smoked salmon, whitefish, sable, herring and other fish alongside bagels, spreads, pickles and sweets. The business also operates a café and event services, while its online shop ships selected products beyond New York. The company’s history is closely tied to the Lower East Side, making it a natural place to explore classic bagel-and-smoked-fish combinations. Breakfast orders can be as simple as a bagel with cream cheese or as elaborate as a full spread of fish, salads and accompaniments for a group.

Indulge in a century-old tradition of unmatched bagel perfection at Russ & Daughters, the heart and soul of Manhattan’s culinary heritage. Founded in 1914 by Joel Russ, a Polish immigrant with a passion for herring, this iconic establishment has evolved into a bagel haven like no other. In 1920, Russ & Daughters found its forever home at 179 East Houston St., where the secrets of crafting bagels that boast that quintessential New York flavor were perfected. Fast forward to today, and Russ & Daughters is still making waves in the culinary scene. Fourth-generation owners and cousins, Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper, carry forward the family’s passion for perfection. You won’t find a fresher or better bagel experience, especially when they’re paired with some of the best lox and cream cheese in the world. Come experience the best bagels in Manhattan, a taste of history, and a slice of New York’s enduring legacy at Russ & Daughters.