Part of the reason the New Yorker Bagels poppy seed bagel is a best seller is because it tastes good on its own, but also goes great with almost any topping you like!
Whether warmed or eaten as-is, the poppy seed bagel never goes out of style. If it can be spread, squirted or dipped in, the poppy seed New Yorker bagel has probably been paired with it at some time — some with admittedly better results than others.