Seattle is a bagel town boasting hot spots that offer everything from bold rainbow bagels to high-end breakfast bites. Here are some of our favorite places to snag bagels in Seattle.
Eltana
Known for its wood-fired, Montreal-style bagels, Eltana offers locals a more dense bagel, with various shapes and sizes–no two bagels are the same. The shop offers 10 flavors, including a vibrant rainbow bagel and gluten-friendly options for just over $2 per bagel, and luxury toppings include smoked trout and a fig-cherry compote, to name a few. In addition to Seattle, you can find Eltana in Stone Way, or have the goods delivered straight to your door.
To learn more about Eltana, visit eltana.com.
Howdy Bagels
Dishing up hand-rolled and baked-to-perfection bagels, Howdy Bagels is a Queer-owned business that is on its way to opening a brick-and-mortar shop in Tacoma. Howdy Bagels–which are available via pop-ups and its website–specializes in six small-batch bagel flavors, such as rosemary sea salt or the everything bagel, with unique schmears to complement. The shop also offers vegan and gluten-free options, in addition to sweet pastries. For a true treat, order a Dirty Banana, topped with Nutella and bananas.
To learn more about Howdy Bagels, visit howdybagel.com.
Rubinstein Bagels
Rubinstein Bagels is the No. 1 go-to stop for locals in the Pacific Northwest. The bagel destination uses only locally sourced ingredients, including its flour. Each bagel is handcrafted with a sourdough base, then kettle boiled and baked in a hearth. Rubinstein’s offers 13 types of bagels, with some fan favorites including chocolate and cherry, salted rosemary and jalapeno white cheddar. In addition, the menu offers bagel sandwiches, perfect for breakfast or lunch, and a small coffee bar.
To learn more about Rubinstein Bagels, visit rubinsteinbagels.com
Blazing Bagels
With up to 30 flavors (and counting) of New York-style bagels and a dozen or so schmears, Blazing Bagels offers a DIY-style experience perfect for those who like to experience new tastes. Each bagel at the Seattle spot has been handcrafted with only fresh, locally sourced ingredients and offers a very filling, oversized bite.
To learn more about Blazing Bagels, visit blazingbagels.com.
Mt. Bagel
Though seemingly impossible to get your hands on due to its high popularity, Mt. Bagel in Northern Seattle offers a simplistic menu with to-die-for bagels and schmears. The shop only offers the option to pick up or have your bagel choice hand-delivered. There is no in-person dining. For delivery bagels, pre-order Tuesday to Thursday; for pick-up bagels, pre-order for Friday. Each week, Mt. Bagel features a new lineup of bagel flavors and schmears, giving you a limited time to try the unique flavor of the week and a new experience each time you try a bagel from the hotspot.
To learn more about Mt. Bagel, visit mtbagel.com.
Bagelbop
Located in the historic Pike Place Market, Bagelbop is a cozy and adorable bagel shop with a wide selection of bagels, bagel sandwiches and top-notch schmears. Each baked good is made fresh daily with whole, organic ingredients. Some musts to try include the salmon lox and Sunshine Crab Melt, both crafted with capers, onion, cream cheese and fresh seafood delicacies.
To learn more about Bagelbop, visit bagelbop.com.
Grateful Bread
Open seven days of the week, Grateful Bread is a neighborhood favorite in Seattle for all of its sweet, baked goods but is most known for its homemade bagels and breakfast bagel sandwiches. Grateful Bread offers vegan and gluten-free options, in addition to nine staple flavors (like plain, poppy and wheat) and nine spreads ranging from sweet to savory.
To learn more about Grateful Bread, visit gratefulbreadbaking.com.