How New York's Best Bagel Shop Makes 100,000 Bagels By Hand Every Week | Big Batches | Insider Food

One of New York City’s most iconic foods is the bagel, and Utopia Bagels in Queens has been a destination for both locals and tourists for over 40 years. One of the biggest reasons the shop is so popular is that it bakes up to 15,000 bagels throughout the day. Customers are almost always guaranteed a fresh, hot bagel when they come in.

We visited the shop to see what makes these bagels so famous and how they are made in such big batches.

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[LPdedicated]

You can tell that he was genuinely really emotional while talking about how much he loved the shop, his craft and the people. That kind of love and passion is priceless and really warmed my heart. Also, now I crave bagels.

[annacanada]

He is an incredible boss - he is aware of the skill for the laborers, he is respectful, understanding, friendly, and emotional.

[cristianchavez]

you all have no clue how difficult it is to make ONE perfect bagel. Diego is an absolute master and beast. I have been a chef for last 8 years and working in kitchens for the last 14 and I am amazed by his skill. its dudes like that that make a restaurant what it is. please respect the kitchen when you out (if they deserve it of course) weather its a nice restaurant, or grabbing your bagel in the morning. Remember that somebody or multiple ppl broke their back that morning to make it for you.

[stairborne]

It’s always our Mexican brothers working behind the scenes of our country. Under appreciated people…

[venom]

This guy is amazing, he is so passionate about his product and loves his employees. He is awesome and his bagels looks amazing.

[daniellel]

I owned a bagel store for 20 years. This brings back so many great memories. Early mornings, working every weekend, great employees, great customers, a real sense of family and community. He has a passion for his craft and his employees love and respect him. Love seeing small businesses thrive.

[stevendrk]

The way he personifies the ingredients and characterises each bagel by a worker’s signature pattern is something special to think about. Really authentic stuff to see in a world that is plagued by inauthenticity.

[Megadebt]

I like how the owner here gives his employee props and names them... small things make people feel relevant.

[BH]

Every time I see a video on this place the owner keeps the same energy and praise for his employees. That’s all you can ask for in a boss, really loves his place and wants everyone there to be happy

[SpookyFrijoles]

I feel like I saw this guy a couple years ago on the travel channel or food network back when I used to watch cable. Something about his personality is sparking that memory.

If it is It’s good to see him. That had to be a scary time during the height of the pandemic when everything was unclear. Not knowing if your shop or your long time employees and friends were gonna pull through. Glad to see it still thriving! 💜

[NoveliaAnandaF]

Now I’m craving a bagel right now! This guy really put his heart into his product and just seeing him on how passionate he is, it makes my day better hahaha

[MrCabimero]

I worked in bakeries in NY in the 70's and 80's. The older men that worked there could roll 2 bagels at a time, one in each hand. It was impressive to watch them do their thing.

[NYRavage]

Eat here or order from here every week. Definitely top notch. I remember when they were just one tiny store front in that strip mall. They expanded to two stores a decade ago, and recently took over a third store (currently being used as additional office space).

But you know what also makes a great bagel store great, besides the bagels? A giant wall of coolers containing every juice and soda known to man. Which they have.

[chefboyartty]

"every worker here has heart and soul" and seeing the owner get emotional means you know that is a core value and it is passed down to said workers. Amazing business.

[sorenaleksander]

Phenomenol behind the scenes channel! Such great insight on what it takes to get done some of what we take for granted every day. Love this channel!

[BigboiiTone]

Seeing that massive blob of dough is so satisfying. Also great to hear Claudia narrate!!!!

[Chainsawyou]

The owner, the team, the customers, everyone seems so friendly and proud.

[aroundandround]

0:34 “Once you try my bagel, you will not eat another bagel” could be interpreted in multiple ways.

[mrsimonbower]

Notice the similarities between this chap and the french guy making butter that Claudia also visited a few years back? Absolute passion and care for their craft, respect for their people and the knowledge they have accumulated over many years.

[robm.]

I feel fortunate to live within a 5 minute drive of this place, really love the blueberry bagels