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Best Bagel Bushwick + Mural Walk

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Best Bagel + Mural Walk — Black Seed Bagels Bushwick

7:15 AM — Grab-and-go at Black Seed Bagels Bushwick

Start the morning with a warm, wood-fired bagel and a hot coffee before the neighborhood fully wakes up. Located on Suydam Street, Black Seed is an easy first stop for Bushwick locals heading toward the subway or nearby studios and offices.

7:25 AM — Walk through the Bushwick Collective mural district

Head a few blocks toward Troutman Street and St. Nicholas Avenue, the heart of the Bushwick Collective. Early mornings bring quiet streets, bold street art, and a creative energy that defines the neighborhood — a perfect scenic reset before the commute.

7:40 AM — Pause at Maria Hernandez Park

Just beyond the murals, Maria Hernandez Park offers shaded paths, benches, and open space. Locals pass through on their way to work, making it a natural place to sip coffee and take a breath before the day begins.

7:55 AM — Plug in or head onward

From the park or mural district, you’re well-positioned to catch nearby subway lines into Manhattan or across Brooklyn, with quick connections to Williamsburg, Downtown Brooklyn, and Midtown.


Transit Access — Black Seed Bagels Bushwick

Closest subway lines serving the area:

Jefferson Street — L train

Direct route into Williamsburg, Union Square, and Manhattan’s east side.

Myrtle–Wyckoff Avenues — L and M trains

Key transfer point for Midtown, Lower Manhattan, and Queens-bound commuters.

Broadway Junction connections — J, Z, and A, C lines

Fast access for commuters heading deeper into Brooklyn or toward Lower Manhattan.


Nearby Area Highlights

Center of the Bushwick Collective street-art district

Steps from Maria Hernandez Park, the neighborhood’s main green space

Quick access to Williamsburg, Ridgewood, and East Williamsburg creative hubs

Popular with designers, artists, and Brooklyn-based professionals


Black Seed Bagels’ location in Bushwick makes it a natural hub for commuters and creatives — pairing fast, high-quality breakfast with one of Brooklyn’s most inspiring morning walks before heading into the subway system.