Best Bagel + Midtown East Morning

Black Seed Bagels at MetLife

7:30 AM — Grab-and-go at Black Seed Bagels

Start the morning with a wood-fired bagel and hot coffee inside the MetLife Building, directly connected to Grand Central Station. Fast, consistent service makes this an effortless stop for commuters arriving via Metro-North or walking in from Park Avenue offices.

7:40 AM — Step out along Park Avenue

Take a quick moment outside on Park Avenue, where early light hits Midtown’s stone façades and the city eases into motion. From here, it’s a short walk toward Fifth Avenue, the New York Public Library, and surrounding corporate headquarters like JPMorgan Chase Headquarters.

7:55 AM — Head to your office or onward commute

With Grand Central fully integrated into the building, subway lines and regional rail are immediately accessible—making it easy to fan out across Midtown East, Murray Hill, or head south toward Union Square and FiDi.

Transit Access — Black Seed Bagels at MetLife

Closest subway & rail options:

Grand Central – 42 St — 4, 5, 6, 7, S trains

Direct indoor access via the MetLife Building and Grand Central passages; fastest option for citywide connections.

5 Av / Bryant Park — B, D, F, M trains

Approx. 8–10 minute walk west along 42nd Street; useful for West Side and Midtown transfers.

47–50 St Rockefeller Center — B, D, F, M trains

Alternate option for commuters walking north or west toward Sixth Avenue.

Metro-North Railroad

Located directly beneath the MetLife Building; ideal for Westchester, Connecticut, and Hudson Valley commuters.

Nearby Area Highlights

-Immediate access to Grand Central Station and Park Avenue office corridors

-Short walk to Fifth Avenue, Bryant Park, and the New York Public Library

-Surrounded by major corporate offices, hotels, and Midtown East landmarks

-Positioned at a true transit crossroads, making it easy to start the day without detours