Consolidated "Bagels" thread
May 10, 2006 | 2:20 pm
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Consolidated "Bagels" thread
As a native New Yorker now living in the South, I find it very difficult to get good bagels anywhere outside the NYC area. By "good" I primarily mean chewy, with (optional) strong-flavored, plentiful toppings such as garlic, onion, or salt. Every bagel I've had here in Richmond has the consistency of white bread or a kaiser roll with a hole in it.
I've been to 48 states in my lifetime but have only found two bagel bakers in the entire country, not including NY/NJ/CT, that make true New York-style bagels.
The two places on my list with good NY-style bagels outside NY are:
Bodo's Bagels, Charlottesville, Virginia - all boiled the old-fashioned way, fresh in store, with a good variety of toppings/flavors
Marty's New York Bagel Deli, Anchorage, Alaska - yes, Alaska of all places. Found this gem in an Alaska visitor's guide and checked it out just this past week while in Anchorage. Bagels are a bit on the small side, but have the correct consistency and are also boiled in store. Brought a baker's dozen home to Virginia to eat.
There are bound to be others, and that's where your input comes in! Let us know where you get your bagel fix outside NYC.
I've been to 48 states in my lifetime but have only found two bagel bakers in the entire country, not including NY/NJ/CT, that make true New York-style bagels.
The two places on my list with good NY-style bagels outside NY are:
Bodo's Bagels, Charlottesville, Virginia - all boiled the old-fashioned way, fresh in store, with a good variety of toppings/flavors
Marty's New York Bagel Deli, Anchorage, Alaska - yes, Alaska of all places. Found this gem in an Alaska visitor's guide and checked it out just this past week while in Anchorage. Bagels are a bit on the small side, but have the correct consistency and are also boiled in store. Brought a baker's dozen home to Virginia to eat.
There are bound to be others, and that's where your input comes in! Let us know where you get your bagel fix outside NYC.
May 10, 2006 | 2:27 pm
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I read this thread with knowing empathy. I live in Washington DC and it is a sin what they claim is a bagel here, your bread with a hole in it description is spot on!
My boyfriend and I keep saying that someone would make a fortune with a local chain in DC to fill the cravings of transplants for real bagels.
My boyfriend and I keep saying that someone would make a fortune with a local chain in DC to fill the cravings of transplants for real bagels.
May 10, 2006 | 2:40 pm
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Two local places:
Hot Jumbo Bagel*
307 E. 5th Street
Austin, TX
*not sure if they are still in business, but this is (was) definitely the real deal.
New York Deli**
712 Round Rock Avenue
Round Rock, TX
**haven't tried this one personally, but everyone I know raves about it.
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Hot Jumbo Bagel*
307 E. 5th Street
Austin, TX
*not sure if they are still in business, but this is (was) definitely the real deal.
New York Deli**
712 Round Rock Avenue
Round Rock, TX
**haven't tried this one personally, but everyone I know raves about it.
Sincerely,
William R. Sanders
Customer Service Coordinator
Starwood Preferred Services
[email protected]
May 10, 2006 | 3:41 pm
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Originally Posted by Starwood Lurker
Two local places:
Hot Jumbo Bagel*
307 E. 5th Street
Austin, TX
*not sure if they are still in business, but this is (was) definitely the real deal.
Hot Jumbo Bagel*
307 E. 5th Street
Austin, TX
*not sure if they are still in business, but this is (was) definitely the real deal.
May 10, 2006 | 4:05 pm
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Originally Posted by MMMinTX
Sigh. Unfortunately this one is now closed.
Guess I'll have to venture up to Round Rock when I get a hankering for them now.
Sincerely,
William R. Sanders
Customer Service Coordinator
Starwood Preferred Services
[email protected]
May 10, 2006 | 4:26 pm
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How about Noah's New York Style Bagels in Seattle? I think they deffinately have the best outside of NYC. They have three locations that I can think of off the top of my head.
One on Broadway in Capitol Hill.
One on Queen Ann Ave. in Queen Ann
and One in University Village in the QFC.
One on Broadway in Capitol Hill.
One on Queen Ann Ave. in Queen Ann
and One in University Village in the QFC.
May 10, 2006 | 4:37 pm
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Brooklyn Bagel Bakery
2217 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90057
Close to downtown. Great place to stop on the way from The Music Center.
IMHO, the best bagels in L.A.
If you can't get downtown, they are also sold at Nate'N Al's Deli in Beverly Hills.
2217 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90057
Close to downtown. Great place to stop on the way from The Music Center.
IMHO, the best bagels in L.A.
If you can't get downtown, they are also sold at Nate'N Al's Deli in Beverly Hills.
May 10, 2006 | 6:49 pm
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May 10, 2006 | 6:54 pm
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Just have H & H FedEx some to you. They keep nicely in the freezer and are better, even after time in the air, than most "local substitutes."
May 10, 2006 | 9:24 pm
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I cannot compare them to real NY bagels, but I think the best in the Chicago area are from:
New York Bagel and Bialy
4714 W. Touhy
Lincolnwood, IL
I think they have another location on Dempster in Skokie, but I don't see an address. I have found that their traditional bagels are the best -- slightly hard outside, but dense & chewy inside. But I would avoid the trendy yuppie ones that they also sell. They definitely use the real cooking method as you can see the vats for boiling and the ovens for baking. No steam injection ovens that create the nasty "round bread with a hole in the middle" type of bagel.
New York Bagel and Bialy
4714 W. Touhy
Lincolnwood, IL
I think they have another location on Dempster in Skokie, but I don't see an address. I have found that their traditional bagels are the best -- slightly hard outside, but dense & chewy inside. But I would avoid the trendy yuppie ones that they also sell. They definitely use the real cooking method as you can see the vats for boiling and the ovens for baking. No steam injection ovens that create the nasty "round bread with a hole in the middle" type of bagel.
May 11, 2006 | 7:33 am
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Originally Posted by wahooflyer
As a native New Yorker now living in the South, I find it very difficult to get good bagels anywhere outside the NYC area. By "good" I primarily mean chewy, with (optional) strong-flavored, plentiful toppings such as garlic, onion, or salt. Every bagel I've had here in Richmond has the consistency of white bread or a kaiser roll with a hole in it.
Good luck in finding a TRUE bagel. 
May 16, 2006 | 4:57 pm
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Originally Posted by miki
How about Noah's New York Style Bagels in Seattle? I think they deffinately have the best outside of NYC. They have three locations that I can think of off the top of my head.
One on Broadway in Capitol Hill.
One on Queen Ann Ave. in Queen Ann
and One in University Village in the QFC.
One on Broadway in Capitol Hill.
One on Queen Ann Ave. in Queen Ann
and One in University Village in the QFC.
Miki, you poor, deprived soul to think Noah's is a good bagel. I weep for you.
As to the original poster, I agree with a previous suggestion to have H&H FedEx them to you. I think H&H is a bit overrated (there are better bagels in NYC) but you won;t find anything close to H&H outside the Tri-State.
May 17, 2006 | 8:25 am
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Originally Posted by gipper913
Miki, you poor, deprived soul to think Noah's is a good bagel. I weep for you.
As to the original poster, I agree with a previous suggestion to have H&H FedEx them to you. I think H&H is a bit overrated (there are better bagels in NYC) but you won;t find anything close to H&H outside the Tri-State.
As to the original poster, I agree with a previous suggestion to have H&H FedEx them to you. I think H&H is a bit overrated (there are better bagels in NYC) but you won;t find anything close to H&H outside the Tri-State.