NYC: Bagel Baking Class with Award-Winning Baker (Midtown)
At a glance
NYC: Bagel Baking Class with Award-Winning Baker (Midtown) is a 2h small-group experience in New York City, United States, operated by BagelUp. Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 14 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $150 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Beer & Wine, Soda/Pop, Bagels with gourmet spreads and smoked fish.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 20 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 20 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Roll, boil, and bake your own authentic New York bagels. Led by an award-winning baker, you’ll learn time-honored techniques, explore the bagel’s rich history, and enjoy your freshly baked creations.
GROUP & PRIVATE EXPERIENCES: A private class is perfect for an impactful team-building session, unique birthday outing, lively “Bagelorette” party, or for an aspiring industry professional. Customized to fit your itinerary. Inquire for details.
What's included
What's included
- Beer & Wine
- Soda/Pop
- Bagels with gourmet spreads and smoked fish
- Access to Online New York Bagel Baking Course and Recipes
Itinerary
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Step into a New York City bagel shop for a hands-on baking experience at the heart of the city's bagel culture.
Your experience begins with a warm welcome and casual icebreaker, then an award-winning baker guides you through the classic rope-and-loop rolling technique—a skill you'll quickly put to use as you roll at least six bagels from scratch.
Next, you'll watch a dough-making demonstration revealing the building blocks of every great bagel, then learn how boiling and seeding give the New York bagel its iconic texture and taste—doing each step yourself with your instructor's guidance.
Between dough stages, you'll go behind the scenes of a bagel shop producing around 10,000 bagels a day—seeing commercial bagel-making up close while your instructor walks you through the bagel's history, from its Polish origins to the rise of the Bagel Bakers' Union and the modern New York bagel era.
The experience wraps with a group tasting of your freshly baked bagels alongside gourmet spreads, smoked fish, and classic accompaniments—plus a light-hearted bagel trivia quiz to cap things off. You'll head home with at least 6 bagels, the recipe, and everything you need to make them again.
Meeting point
When you arrive to Bagel Market, head upstairs to the mezzanine where class begins.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the NYC: Bagel Baking Class with Award-Winning Baker (Midtown) take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $150 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Beer & Wine; Soda/Pop; Bagels with gourmet spreads and smoked fish; Access to Online New York Bagel Baking Course and Recipes.
Where does it start?
When you arrive to Bagel Market, head upstairs to the mezzanine where class begins.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 14 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in New York City.
