Roll, boil and bake your own New York bagels above Fairway Market on the Upper West Side. This two-hour hands-on class teaches traditional shaping, boiling, seeding, and baking techniques—and includes tastings and a recipe to take home.
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The room smells of boiling water and sweet yeast; students twist strips of dough into tight ropes while an instructor moves between stations, correcting a loop here, showing a faster pinch there. Set above Fairway Market at 74th and Broadway, this two-hour workshop puts you at a countertop where heat, timing, and technique turn a simple dough ball into a quintessential New York bagel.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal fitness required; participants should be comfortable standing for the class duration.
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History
Bagels trace to Eastern European Jewish communities and became a New York staple as immigrant bakeries adapted recipes and scale; the city’s bagel culture was shaped by both artisan bakers and early industrial machines.
Conservation
Bring reusable containers to limit single-use packaging; support local purveyors who source fish and dairy responsibly when possible.
Reserve your spot on the NYC: Upper West Side Hands-On Bagel Baking Class today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive 10 minutes early
Check in at the Fairway 74th St Café on the 2nd floor so you can settle in, wash hands, and meet the instructor before dough work begins.
Wear closed-toe shoes
You’ll be standing on a kitchen floor for two hours—sturdy, comfortable footwear reduces fatigue and protects against dropped utensils.
Declare dietary restrictions in advance
Notify the host about allergies or dietary needs so they can adjust spreads or explain ingredient substitutions.
Bring a reusable container
If you plan to take extra bagels home, a sturdy reusable box will keep them fresh and reduce waste.
Comfortable closed-toe shoes
Protects your feet and keeps you steady while standing at the prep counter.
Lightweight apron
Keeps clothes clean—many classes provide aprons but a personal one feels more hygienic.
Reusable container or box
Useful for transporting the bagels you bake without relying on single-use packaging.
Notebook or phone for photos
Capture shaping steps and the recipe so you can reproduce techniques at home.