Bagel reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 313 Reddit reviews across 47 subreddits and 60 posts to rank the best Bagel brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/FoodNYC, r/orangecounty, r/sanfrancisco, r/houston, r/washdc. Top-rated brands include Barry's Bagel (4.8/5), Modern Bread & Bagel (4.5/5), Laundromat (5.0/5).
Stats
Reviews313
Subreddits47
Posts60
Brands98
Products9
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#1
Barry's Bagel
4.8
(11)
"Barry's is hands down the best in at least 60 miles."
"I will throw Barry’s in the mix"
"Barry’s Bagel is the best!"
"I echo everyone else’s comments about Barry’s Bagels."
"They set the standard for bagels in my mind."
"The best Barry’s bagels to go to is the one in sylvania."
"Barry Bagels 100% without question."
"Barry Bagels are the best bagels in town."
"Barry's bagels in Perrysburg."
"Barry’s or Panera or store bought only real options in town"
#2
Modern Bread & Bagel
4.5
(11)
"Definitely Modern Bread & Bagel."
"Modern bread and bagel! They are the absolute best gf bagels."
"Modern in NYC, hands down!"
"So worth it. Better than Canyon Bakehouse, Trader Joe’s, or Udi’s."
"Modern Bread & Bagel. I suck it up and order 2 dozen bagels once a month. They freeze very well."
"Save yourself the heartache and just go to Woodland Hills for Modern Bread & Bagel. They’re an UWS import, and have a deserved cult following in NY."
"Modern bread and bagel. Yes, it’s expensive."
"Modern bread and bagel, original sunshine, the greater knead"
"Modern Bread and Bagel for sure! But back in the day I’d make them using a Pamela’s mix…the recipe was on the back."
"I hear great things about Modern Bread & Bagel out of NYC, which ships."
#3
Laundromat
5.0
(8)
"Early to Rise makes excellent bagels, too!"
"They held up or were maybe even slightly better!"
"Laundromat hands down"
"Was amazing and I still think about it."
"Holds up to the best NY bagels."
"Omg Laundromat bagels are out of this world."
#4
Hopewell Hot Bagels
3.9
(9)
"Hopewell hot bagels- florinas pizza and negrellis"
"Hopewell Hot Bagels are good."
"Pizza Time hands down! And Hopewell Hot Bagels."
"Hopewell bagels or Tomis bites for breakfast."
"Hopewell Hot Bagels and Pizza n Stuff on Elm Street in Fishkill. next best thing to places like JV Bagels or Napoli Pizza in Mohegan Lake."
"Ooh. I disagree. I’d take Hopewell Hot Bagels or Eastdale Bagels over Empire any day."
"Hopewell Hot Bagels are good, decent prices too."
"For bagels, Hopewell Hot Bagels"
"Mike and Joe's is pretty good pizza and Tomi's Bites has a good bagel, Hopewell hot bagels are small and the place is always mobbed"
#5
Hot Bagel Shop
4.4
(7)
"Hot Bagel is BEST. Great family too."
"Hot Bagel Shop. I used to live around the corner from them and on the weekends they had huge lines."
"Hot Bagel has been the best bagel as long as I’ve been in town (2013)."
"Hot Bagel is currently the champ."
"The Hot Bagel Shop on Shepherd"
"Hot Bagel is cheaper now."
"Baker’s at Hot Bagel is $15 with upcharge on a few specialties."
#6
Ess-a-Bagel
5.0
(6)
"Essa bagel! Delicious yum yummy yum."
"Just here to reinforce Ess-a-bagel."
"Had Ess-a-bagel today and it was great!"
"Ess-a-bagel on 32nd near Herald Square."
"That's a special bagel that I definitely cannot get at home."
"Ess-a-Bagel."
#7
Gryfe's
5.0
(6)
"Gryfe's ... But omg 🤌"
"Their bagels are fresh, made in store and have a great variety"
"Gryfes!"
"Gryfe’s ftw!!!"
"GRYFE’S!!"
"Gryfe’s is a frontrunner for the quintessential Toronto-style bagel."
#8
Bagel Bob's
5.0
(6)
"My go-to is Bagel Bob's on University."
"Yes!! bagel bob’s is the real deal"
"Bagel Bob or Hot Bagel"
"Hands down - Bagel Bob's!"
"Bob made my favorite in town. It’s a gift that he relocated here and set up shop."
"Only 1 place here in Houston. Bagel Bob's! You won't be disappointed."
#9
Shirley's
4.1
(7)
"Shirley's or east coast bagels"
"We like Shirley's and Bagel Shack the best!"
"Shirley's at any of the three locations. I grew up on the ABC bagels before there were even ABC bagels on the menu!"
"Third recommendation for Shirley’s, guess that’s first to try!"
"Shirleys Bagels! And Bagel Shack in Lake Forest"
"Shirleys bagels are pretty good"
"5 to 10 years ago, it would have been Shirley's in CM. Today? Not so much. Even BagelMe! Is better now."
#10
Hive
5.0
(5)
"Hive and Dave’s are both really great."
"Hive"
"Team Car Cafe at Latting Speed Shop in Cordova sells Hive bagels as well."
"Hive. If you can't get down there, look for the locally owned Dave's bagels."
"Hive"
#11
Benjamin's
5.0
(5)
"Great local shop."
"Nothing comes close to Benjamin's"
"I would recommend the sourdough Asiago if you want savory or cinnamon swirl if you want sweet."
"Benjamins is great in Surfside"
"Benjamin’s Bagels in surfside"
#12
Bruegger's
4.0
(6)
"Brueggers bagels in east Milton square might be the best."
"Bruegers has good stuff."
"Bruegger's so far is the only good one I've ran across."
"Bruegger's bagels are really good."
"Brueggers :)"
"Bruegger’s is unfortunately the best we have."
#13
Trader Joe's
4.0
(6)
"Trader Joe’s gluten free bagels are my favorite!"
"Trader Joe's GF bagels are really good to have at home."
"Get the bagel and cream cheese then walk to Trader Joe’s and grab your own lox."
"Trader Joe’s have really good everything bagels! Traders joes are better IMO but Aldi is really good too!"
"Trader joes bagels"
"Store bought, but Trader Joes?"
#14
Bagel Masters
4.8
(5)
"Try the Broad Street Bully."
"Both are soooo good."
"In Shrewsbury."
"Bagel masters in Shrewsbury"
"I can vouch for bagel masters."
#15
Boichik
3.8
(6)
"Boichik"
"BOICHIK"
"Boichik is the closest to an NY style bagel."
"Boichik"
"Boichik might be my favorite because I really like their pink label sour cream cheese."
"Would not recommend"
#16
House of Bagels
4.2
(5)
"Possibly House of Bagels on Geary?"
"House of Bagels. Oakland/Alameda."
#17
Joey's New York Bagels
4.0
(5)
"The Crust Never Sleeps followed by Joeys."
"It is a passable, solid NY bagel in the south."
"The closest you’ll get to a New York bagel."
"Joeys Bagels is my fav so far."
"Drive to hendersonville and get them from joey's."
#18
St. Viateur Bagel
3.8
(5)
"The one in Ajax def does! From St. Viateur."
"I love their mini bagels"
"St. Viateur delivers across Canada! They’re bit costly but I usually split my order so covers shipping costs"
"St viateur bagels are available frozen in the Thickson/hwy 2 metro."
"One simple option is buying “imported” Montreal bagels from Metro."
#19
Old Bagel House
4.5
(4)
"Old Bagel House!!"
"Old Bagel House in Port Credit is my go-to!"
"Old Bagel House has been suggested and it's a great choice."
"[Old Bagel House] on Wharncliffe!"
#20
East Coast Bagel
4.5
(4)
"Another for East Coast Bagel. Their everything bagel is perfect"
"East Coast Bagel is the closest. And when I say the closest, it tastes better than a frozen bagel which is what most of the others taste like."
"Since you’re new you might not realize this is East Coast Bagel, not a generic mention of east coast bagels."
"I like east coast bagel every now and then."
#21
Sour & Salt
4.3
(4)
"It's truly a double win."
"Run by people who move here from New York."
"Bagels that people say are amazing like NYC ones."
#22
Broad Nosh
3.8
(4)
"Broad Nosh."
"Broad Nosh is pretty good."
"Broad Nosh in Columbus Circle."
"Broad Nosh is just far enough from Zabar's to make buying bagels at the former and toppings at the latter inconvenient."
#23
Cedar Street Bagel
3.8
(4)
"Cedar street is amazing"
"Cedar Street Bagel is solid in Camas"
"Cedar Street Bagel."
"Cedar Street. Go somewhere else if their politics concern you."
#24
Wexler's
5.0
(3)
"Wexler's hands down."
"Wexler’s (SM) for lox or smoked fish platter."
"Wexler’s is great"
#25
Bagel Nook
5.0
(3)
"Is top tier."
"In Freehold."
"It’s great."
#26
Schlok's
5.0
(3)
"Schlok’s!"
"Schlok's is delicious. Their lox specifically is so silky and flavorful."
"Schlok's. Schlok's. Schlok's."
#27
Lox, Stock and Bagel
5.0
(3)
"The Jewish owned deli called Lox, Stock and Bagel on Shelbourne is amazing"
"Ok just tried this today, and it’s great! (Ps, if you ask for extra salmon it’s a dollar and they’ll double it)"
"There’s a Jewish deli on Shelbourne called Lox, Stock and Bagel. It’s literally like a community room but they have amazing and affordable food and great service."
#28
Bagel Hole
5.0
(3)
"When fresh, like minutes fresh, Bagel Hole."
"The Bagel Hole on 7th ave in Park Slope."
"BagelHole on 7th Ave next to Union Market."
#29
Deluxe
4.7
(3)
"Deluxe serves bagels."
"The bagels at Deluxe are awesome."
"They used to have awesome bagels."
#30
Bagel World
4.7
(3)
"Bagel World (Wilson Ave)."
"Bagel world by Ft Greene is my favorite."
"For the best Toronto bagel, go to Bagel World."
#31
Poppy
4.7
(3)
"Poppy best of all I’ve tried."
"Poppy, without a doubt."
"I give poppy a slightly higher rating because they make their lox sandwich open face."
#32
Liberty
4.7
(3)
"Big fan of Liberty. I feel like people never recommend them but... hits every time."
"I go to Liberty bagels and get a dozen everything plus a little variety."
"Liberty Bagels"
#33
Pete's Bagels
4.3
(3)
"Pete’s Bagels takes the win right now."
"Pete's Bagels, hands down."
"Pete's Bagels on 1st Ave S is the only answer."
#34
Brooklyn Bagels
4.3
(3)
"Brooklyn bagels on 25th and 8th ave."
"I can recommend it. Brooklyn Bagels in Chelsea."
"Great quality bagels ; brooklyn bagels - arlington, call your mother - everywhere , bullfrog bagels, everywhere ."
#35
What A Bagel
4.3
(3)
"What a bagel in Ajax is really good as well! Fresh baked in the store."
"We get ours at what-a-bagel. they're good and if you get there early enough they have a day old rack that's discounted."
"Whatabagel in Ajax. I’ve never seen a rye bagel anywhere else."
#36
Bialys
4.3
(3)
"Team Bialy’s. Grew up on them. Still delicious."
"I like them better than the Cleveland bagel company."
"I'm also fond of Bialy's Bagels but it's definitely farther from broadview."
#37
Call Your Mother
4.3
(3)
"Call your mother thunderbird is my favorite bagel sandwich out of anywhere in the US"
"Call Your Mother Deli"
"“Call your mother “"
#38
BreadHive
4.3
(3)
"Are my personal favorite."
"Are my 3 spots."
"Sold at the Co-Op in 6 packs."
#39
Buffalo & Bergen
4.0
(3)
"Totally forgot bout buffalo bergen at union market. stupid solid! great bagels . my b folks"
"Depends on where you live, I’d go with buffalo & bergen. Big portions, lots of meat options. Better bagels than bullfrog imo"
"Buffalo Bergen"
#40
Kossar's
4.0
(3)
"Kossars, Bread and Nosh, pop up bagels."
"We've become regulars at Kossars."
"I’d recommend Kossars on 31st street but they don’t open til 6am as well."
#41
Eastdale Bagels
4.0
(3)
"The best pizza and bagels in HJ involves going NW to Poughkeepsie with Pipinelli's or Lolita's for pizza and Eastdale Bagels for bagels."
"Eastdale bagels, Mike and Joe’s pizza, Brothers in Beekman if you want to drive a little further for a better pie"
"Little bit of a drive but Eastdale Bagels is legit."
#42
Jersey Bagels
4.0
(3)
"Jersey Bagels gets my rec."
"I second Jersey Bagels."
"Jersey Bagels in Carolina Forest."
#43
Pearls
4.0
(3)
"We love Pearls Bagels for breakfast"
"Pearl’s, hands down."
"Pearls pretty good"
#44
Liberty Bagel
4.0
(3)
"Best bagel
Liberty bagel."
"Liberty Bagel down here is pretty great"
"Maybe Liberty Bagels Midtown"
#45
Sola
3.7
(3)
"I like Sola bagels a lot."
"Sola bagels are becoming available in some grocery stores."
"Sola is ok."
#46
Frankel's
3.7
(3)
"I like this too, I get it on their flat bagel. It's a great deal and is solid as hell. Classic new york."
"Frankel’s also slaps"
"Frankels is good but you have to make $350k a year to afford a Lox Sandwich"
#47
Lava Java
5.0
(2)
"Most underrated bagels ever"
"Their bagel with Jalapeño cream cheese and cucumber is amazing."
#48
Bruegger's Bagels
5.0
(2)
"Bruegger's Bagels, hands down. They will even do more custom sandwiches for you, and they are fire!!"
"Garlic and Onion bagels are amazing"
#49
Jyan Isaac
5.0
(2)
"As a big bagel guy, it’s Jyan Isaac no competition."
"Jyan Isaac in Santa Monica is so good"
#50
O'Bagel
5.0
(2)
"Any of the O’Bagels in Basking Ridge or Long Hill."
"O'Bagel in Long Hill is phenomenal."
#51
Hella Bagels
5.0
(2)
"Best bagels in the bay"
"Two of the best spots in the Bay Area for bagels and pastries"
#52
Sweet Bar
5.0
(2)
"Their bagel sandwiches and other baked goodies are delicious."
"Sweet Bar!!"
#53
Wayne's Bagels
5.0
(2)
"Wayne's Bagels, 2 locations one at Crossroads and the other at the Blackfoot se Calgary Farmer's Market"
"I also really fw Wayne’s Bagels"
#54
Bagels and Brew
5.0
(2)
"Always delish."
"Honestly Bagels and Brew in Lake Forest slaps."
#55
Eric's
5.0
(2)
"Definitely Eric’s!"
"Eric's bagels."
#56
Bagel Station
5.0
(2)
"The only correct answer is."
"Can’t recommend theirs enough."
#57
Bo's Bagels
5.0
(2)
"Bo’s Bagels in huntington beach."
"Bo’s Bagels in Huntington. Literally amazing."
#58
All The Best
5.0
(2)
"They have option of lox sandwich or a bagel with lox cream cheese."
"Really good bagels."
#59
Apollo Bagels
5.0
(2)
"Apollo Bagels is doing something really special. Would go there for a special bagel experience."
"Apollo bagels are the best!"
#60
Oodbagel
5.0
(2)
"Oodbagel. Made from rice flour and boiled before baked. Just like New York bagels."
"Try odd bagel! Best I’ve had by far"
#61
Utopia Bagels
5.0
(2)
"These are best bagels i have had in ny."
"Utopia Bagels just opened a 2nd location near midtown"
#62
Tal Bagels
5.0
(2)
"Tal Bagels is my favorite."
"I like Tal on E 86th"
#63
Eleventh House
5.0
(2)
"Eleventh House does have the best bagels I've had here."
"Easily eleventh house those bagels are majestic."
#64
Bagel Nosh
4.5
(2)
"I’m partial to Bagel Nosh. Quaint and delicious"
"Otherwise have enjoyed it at Bagel Nosh (SM)"
#65
O'Haras
4.5
(2)
"O'Haras is legit."
"Worked really hard to get their bagels just like NY."
#66
Bagel Factory
4.5
(2)
"Bagel Factory; Robertson, south of Pico."
"Bagel factory"
#67
Bagels & Brew
4.5
(2)
"Bagels and Brew or the coffee importers( on the dana point harbor) are the best bagels ever"
"Bagels & Brew! Their AV location looks like it closed, but they have shops in Mission Viejo and Lake Forest."
#68
Local Crumb
4.5
(2)
"Get on the Local Crumb mailing list."
"Local Crumb in CR is legit."
#69
Aldi
4.5
(2)
"The Aldi's bagels are fantastic! High recommend!"
"I really like ALDI’s GF bagels-I toast them and they’re pretty darn good!"
#70
Best Bagels
4.5
(2)
"I’ve tried best bagels and liberty bagels last week and got to say they were both amazing."
"People love best bagels and coffee."
#71
Great Canadian Bagels
4.5
(2)
"If I’m ever in the mood for a chocolate chip bagel (so good toasted with some butter), Great Canadian all the way."
"Great Canadian bagel"
#72
Bagels Etc
4.5
(2)
"Agreed, bagels etc is the best."
"Bagels etc on P St. NW"
#73
Logan's
4.5
(2)
"Is the best by a country mile."
"They keep really well."
#74
Avalon Bagels
4.5
(2)
"I like Avalon Bagels. Love their Strawberry, Egg, and Very Berry bagels."
"Avalon Bagels in Placentia."
#75
La Bagel Delight
4.5
(2)
"I’m always very happy with La Bagel Delight."
"La Bagel Delight, but not all the locations."
#76
Bagel Boy
4.5
(2)
"Bagel boy on ave z and e 16th is the absolute best."
"Bagel Boy in bay ridge"
#77
Carbonaut
4.5
(2)
"Carbonaut is hands down my favorite for low carb bagels AND bread!!"
"My wife loves carbonaut bagels."
#78
Bagel Cafe
4.5
(2)
"My friend who swears he’s a bagel expert and super picky raves about bagel cafe in Katy."
"Bagel Cafe on Mason in Katy is solid 🥯"
#79
Bagel Thins
4.0
(2)
"I'll agree on the bagel thins. It's usually what I use to make any sort of "sandwich"."
"Bagel thins or sandwich thins (regular, not low carb) are your best bet. One of those toasted with cream cheese, smoked salmon, avocado, some ebt seasoning, closest I’ve gotten."
#80
Great American Bagel Company
4.0
(2)
"Great American Bagel Company hits just like I want. Nothing extraordinary. Just a good bagel that tastes as advertised."
"My vote goes to The Great American Bagel Company byvgate D7. Or Einstein Bros Bagels as a solid back up."
#81
Keto8
4.0
(2)
"The keto8 bagels are pretty satisfying to me."
"Keto8 bagels."
#82
Barry Bagels
4.0
(2)
"Barry bagels, closest to Rossford is either downtown Toledo or perrysburg"
"Barry Bagels in Kettering has good bagels and schmear."
#83
Wise Sons
4.0
(2)
"I guess I have to add that I haven’t tried laundromat."
#84
Siegel's
4.0
(2)
"They are Montreal style so more chewy."
#85
Terrace
4.0
(2)
"In freehold."
"In freehold."
#86
Goldberg's New York Bagels
4.0
(2)
"Best bagels I have ever had."
"The bagels themselves are mid. But their sandwiches are delicious and inspired."
#87
Dough Exchange
4.0
(2)
"Dough exchange is my go-to"
"I just tried dough exchange on this subs recommendations and it was pretty good also"
#88
The Bagel Shack
4.0
(2)
"The Bagel Shack in Lake Forest"
"Bagel Shack gets my vote for th area."
#89
Montreal Bagels
4.0
(2)
"They are just like the ones you get in Montreal."
"In Haysboro."
#90
Bagel Joint
4.0
(2)
"Lox from simply nova, bagels from bagel joint, charred scallion cream cheese from Edith’s make up my fav elements from all of them haha but all of those are good individually"
"Just had a party platter from bagel joint yesterday with smoked salmon- different from lox but it was delish."
#91
Simply Nova
4.0
(2)
"Simply Nova is great."
"A little out of greenpoint but Simply Nova"
#92
Einstein Bros Bagels
4.0
(2)
"My vote goes to The Great American Bagel Company byvgate D7. Or Einstein Bros Bagels as a solid back up."
"I like Einstein bagels, green chilli is one of my favorites"
#93
Bullfrog Bagels
3.5
(2)
"Bullfrog Bagels got good sausage. No steak. H Street DC"
"Bullfrog is great, but avoid the one on H Street. One of their people there has a real attitude."
#94
NY Bagel
3.5
(2)
"I’m still team ny bagel, Hillcroft is great."
"NY Bagel has really gone up in recent years."
#95
Tal's Bagels
3.5
(2)
"Tal Bagels all the way."
"Tal’s is just ok if you’re used to Absolute (RIP), but it’s decent."
#96
Mount Royal Bagels
3.5
(2)
"They use all Mount Royal bagels there!"
"Poor imitation or not, Mount Royal bagels in North Park are edible!"
#97
Big Apple Bagels
3.0
(2)
"Big Apple Bagels is decent, but also a chain."
"Big Apple bagels in San Marcos is pretty good."
#98
Solly's
1.0
(3)
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