Russ & Daughters

Russ & Daughters

179 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002, USA
New York
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About

Russ & Daughters has been a staple on Houston Street in New York City since 1920. Renowned for its smoked fish, bagels, and classic Jewish delicacies, it remains family-owned and operated. The shop is especially famous for its smoked salmon, cream cheese, and chocolate babka, drawing locals and visitors alike for over a century.

The Visit

The visit to Russ & Daughters centers on their legendary smoked salmon and cream cheese on an everything bagel, as well as their celebrated chocolate babka. The reviewer highlights the exceptional quality of the smoked salmon, calling it the best in the city, and praises the cream cheese as among the world's finest. The experience is rooted in tradition and showcases why this spot has remained iconic for generations.

What They Ate

Smoked salmon on an everything bagel with cream cheese
Chocolate babka

Quotes

"I probably wouldn't recommend coming to Russ & Daughters for just a bagel and cream cheese, but they without a doubt have some of the best cream cheese in the world."
"That's the best smoked salmon in the city."
"It’s definitely not the best New York City bagel… but the bagel is more of a vessel for all the stuff inside."
"(Chocolate Babka) It’s the perfect combination of chocolate and cinnamon… it’s so moist and honestly tastes much fresher than the bagel did."

Our Reflection

Russ & Daughters is more than a deli; it’s a living piece of New York’s culinary history. The reverence for their smoked salmon is palpable, with each bite evoking decades of tradition and craft. The cream cheese, lauded as some of the best in the world, elevates a simple bagel into something memorable. The chocolate babka adds a sweet finish, rounding out a classic New York experience that feels both timeless and deeply personal.

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