Whether you prefer them toasted, with cream cheese, or as part of a hearty sandwich, one thing’s for sure: Boston’s bagel scene has a bit of everything.
We’re rising to the occasion + identifying some of the most beloved local spots for a doughy good time.
Bagelsaurus
, 1796 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge
The Porter Square shop specializes in handmade, slow-fermented bagels. Expect lines out the door on weekends — though it’s worth the wait for one of the specialty bagels
like cheddar garlic.
Bagel Guild
, 100 Hanover St.
Located inside the Boston Public Market, this shop serves up artisanal sourdough bagels, made with local grain from Holyoke, Massachusetts.
Black Sheep Bagel Cafe
, 56 John F. Kennedy St., Cambridge
Pop over to Harvard Square to order breakfast to go, or snag a seat inside while you enjoy your “baaagel.” We recommend the asiago cheese or rosemary sea salt.
Finagle a Bagel
, 535 Boylston St.
Who doesn’t love a punny name? The Back Bay shop has multiple bagel sandwich options — grab a half dozen or full dozen “naked” bagels to bring home.
Kupel’s Bakery
, 421 Harvard St., Brookline
Pro tip: It’s pronounced “couples.” Now that you’ve got the pronunciation down pat, head to Coolidge Corner for a bagel topped with tofu cream cheese, whitefish salad, or smoked salmon.
We’re here to inspire your Monday morning breakfast.
Photo by @rvolcreative
Bonus: We asked our Instagram followers to share their favorite bagel spots — and they have some egg-celent recs.
Exodus Bagels
, 2 McCraw St.
We’re adding this Roslindale shop with bagel sandwiches and plenty of sweets to our bagel bucket list, thanks to @emollieh.
Goldilox Bagels
, 186 Winthrop St., Medford
Recommended by @kkmullz
, this store serves gluten-free bagels and unique toppings like “bear butter” with honey, cayenne, cinnamon + salt.
Pavement Coffeehouse
, Multiple locations
A favorite among local college students, @sam.in.a
recommends this local chain for the rosemary salt bagels and vegan options.