What is the Best Atlanta Bagel?

literally lawn fertilizer more flavorful than these monstrosities. You’re better off fasting than stopping for a bagel at Dunkin.

While northern states such as New “Yark” York and New “Jarsey” Jersey are infamous for their bagels, Atlanta has some decent bagel spots worth your dollars, as well as some pretty dreadful ones. A profound bagel is determined by the contrast between the crunchy exterior and the soft, fluffy interior complimented by an elegant schmear in between.

Firstly, Dunkin makes a mockery of this meal. They should un-rebrand their name back to Dunkin Donuts and strictly stick to selling donuts and never attempt to serve another bagel. Their bagel is bland, artificial and lacks crunch or depth. They clearly receive them from a third-party source, defrost them and sell them to the customer. Shameful, do not purchase. Furthermore, they attempted to reinvent the bagel and create bagel bites filled with cream cheese. There is quite

As for other large chains, Starbucks and Panera do a better job at preparing this dish. These bagels both have better crunch and flavor profiles. Furthermore, they look like real bagels, unlike Dunkin. However, these restaurants lack in the schmear department with average storebought cream cheeses and lack of variety.

Getting into a more gourmet bagel chain is Einstein Bros Bagels. While still being a chain, their forte is strictly bagels, allowing for a much more delightful experience. This restaurant has a much better variety of bagels that all possess good flavor for a much better value. Furthermore, this company is based out of Manhattan, meaning it is rooted in bagelness and truly represents pride in bagel making.

While one might laugh about the importance of the bagel, it is so much more than a breakfast item. For instance, our own Pace community is brought together roughly every other Friday by the Bagels and Bonsai™ club. Led by Juniors Henry “H-Lev” Levenson and Ryan “Ryan” Reiss, this club convenes around bagels and bonsai trees to dis- cuss philosophy and important current events. Co-Leader Junior Will Moore states, “Everybody knows that bagels grow from Bonsai trees. In a way, we’re all Bonsai trees. Kinda.”

One of the best places to get your bagel in the metro Atlanta area right down the street from Pace is 101 Bagel Cafe on Cobb Parkway. This store resembles a standard New York bagel shop, with glass windows showing the bagel kitchen right at the entrance. This is a reflection of 101 Bagel Cafe’s products as they are freshly house-made every day giving for a firm, delicious bagel. Furthermore, they have their own cream cheese, not cheaping out on standard Philadelphia cream cheese. While this shop’s bagels have great flavors, they don’t quite live up to the top restaurant bagels.

The all-around best bagel shop is hands down Goldbergs. This New York-style deli has the best bagel with a variety of options that all possess the best crunch ratio and flavor profiles. Furthermore, they have multiple locations, multiple cream cheese options and breakfast sandwiches (the ocky way). This restaurant is also so much more than a bagel with many other fantastic breakfast and lunch options and a very nice, friendly staff.