Features Restaurant Bagels Breakfast Sandwich Breakfast Comfort Food carb Bread Shop Homepage 30+ Spots for Great Bagels in Connecticut April Guilbault November 09, 2023 Nicely sized and expertly formed, with a nice bit of pillowy fluff to its appearance. A firm golden crust that your teeth have to work a bit to pierce, which then leads you to the satisfying crunch and the doughy, chewiness inside. Choose a flavor, from the sweet to the savory to the quirky seasonal, finish with a generous schmeeeeeear (also in the above flavors) and enjoy one of the simple pleasures in life: a good bagel. Here are 30+ spots to score yourself some bagel-y goodness in Connecticut. Eric’s Bagels-Stamford www.ericsbagels.comEric’s Bagels has finally brought back that Old School NYC bagel we’ve all been craving. Eric takes the time to prepare the dough with an original recipe and hand rolls it, to ensure quality and taste in every bite. As Erics Bagels does not have a store front, they offer online only pre-order before midnight for next day fulfillment. You can choose pick up in Stamford, or fresh baked and delivered right to your door at breakfast time! Good chew, great crisp and flavor, and very great options of topping/fillings. Careful, you may eat two or three at a time! Check out their website to see what they’re all about.Bagel Boutique-Stratford www.thebagelboutique.comThe Bagel Boutique in Stratford takes pride in their artisanal approach to bagel-making, crafting kettle-boiled, small batch bagels that are a cut above the rest. Each bagel is meticulously prepared, ensuring the perfect balance of a crispy, golden exterior and a soft, doughy interior. A standout on their menu is "The Boutique," a signature sandwich that showcases their exceptional bagels. This delectable creation features a farm-fresh egg with melted Swiss and a sausage patty, topped with thyme, arugula, sliced tomato and finished with a scrumptious truffle aioli. Spread the love and try them out by ordering ahead at www.thebagelboutique.com.Bagel King of Bridgeport-Bridgeport www.bagelkingofbridgeport.comBagel King of Bridgeport has been in business for over 50 years. Established in 1969 in Norwalk, CT, it continues to be run by the original family with New York-style old-fashioned kettle-boiled bagels baked in a revolving direct-fired oven. Everything is made and baked fresh daily on premises! Bagel King of Bridgeport has 20+ sweet and savory bagel types and a large variety of in-house made cream cheese flavors. They also serve coffee, espresso drinks, an assortment of baked goods, breakfastsandwiches, and lunch sandwiches. Their Main Street location in Bridgeport even has a drive-thru for convenience, or visit their satellite shop in downtown Bridgeport on Fairfield Avenue. For questions about catering email bagels@bagelkingofbridgeport.comFancy Bagels-Farmington,Southington www.fancybagel.comFancy Bagels was established in Farmington in 1988. Using the same recipes and baking techniques for over 35 years, Fancy Bagels now has 3 locations: Farmington (1988), Southington (1990), and the recently opened Fancy Bagels Xpress in Plantsville! Each store bakes their own bagels fresh daily and they produce nearly 2 million bagels per year from scratch! In 2020 and 2023, Fancy Bagels was voted "Best Bagel in CT" by the Hartford Magazine's reader choice. Their bagels can be found at Neil's Donuts, Doro Marketplace, and various coffee shops in CT. 8 Mile Meadow Bread & Pasta-Deep Riverwww.8milemeadow.com8 Miles Meadow hand rolls and boils their sourdough bagels, which are made from locally grown and ground wheat. Check their website for what they are serving on particular days; could be Asiago, Cinnamon Raisin, Everything, Plain, Sesame.A.M. Bagels-Derby www.ambagel203.comSmall batch and made from scratch (hey, that rhymes)…they rise, they are rolled, they are egg-washed, topped and baked and finally into your hot little hands. Seventeen kinds including Jalapeño Cheddar, Blueberry, and Egg Everything.Ami’s Bagels-Waterbury www.amisbagelsct.comFifteen fabulous bagels to choose from to make your morning fabulous: Onion, Spinach, Cranberry, White Rye, French toast and more. Add to that, seven different spreads to make them even better.Badass Bagels-Norwalk www.badassbagels.comThese are Sourdough bagels, made from their own starter that started, well, during that infamous Spring of 2020. It’s been going strong ever since. With mega “seed coverage”, the flavors will pop on their Everything, Smoked Sea Salt, Golden Sesame, Black Sesame and Himalayan Blue Poppy bagels. More flavors and schmear available.Bagel Bros & Co-Shelton www.bagelbrosandcompany.comAs they say, “fresh, doughy, NY-style bagels”…and they’ve got 16 different kinds! Two dozen kinds of schmear (like Sriracha Honey, Nutella, Rainbow and Chocolate Chip) along with sauces and toppings will make your bagel kick some serious morning butt.Bagel Delight-Newtown @bagel_delightSince 1995 this small family-owned business has been making the bagels that make your heart sing. Have you ever had a Bagel Sub Ring? Instead of a multi-foot Italian grinder, picture it all on a giant bagel! Perfect for football Sundays, just sayin’. Bagels Plus-Plainville FB @Bagels Plus PlainvilleNY-style bagels that are baked on premises…choose one of their 18 flavors to have with one of their almost 20 toppings or make one into a deli sandwich, or an egg sandwich or grab a Commuter Special to go!Benson’s Bagels-Enfield @bensonsbagelsEver have pastrami and cheese on a bagel? Or turkey, egg and cheese with avocado on a bagel? Or Corned Beef hash on a Cheddar bagel? You name it, they’ve loaded it onto one of their fresh bagels. Over a dozen fab flavors and endless ways to eat one!The Blue House-Canton www.bluehousebagelco.comThey serve what they enjoy eating and small batch, freshly made on-site bagels are one of those things! They offer 16 kinds of bagels from Peach Crumble and Hawaiian Lava Salt to Rosemary Olive Oil and Wild Maine Blueberry and 11 kinds of schmear. Can’t decide? Have one of their mighty bagel sandwiches.Britt & Co Bagels-Greenwich www.brittandcobagels.comThey’ve got a main menu, a secret menu, a vegan menu, and will take allergy-sensitive orders. Enjoy classic flavors, specialty savory flavors like Spicy Asiago and Caramelized Onion, specialty sweet flavors such as Tie Dye and PB & Fluff Drizzle, premium flavors such as Black Truffle.Order online and pick up at your scheduled time.Brookside Bagels-Simsbury www.brooksidebagelsct.comAlong with their specialty Maize bagel, they’ve got it all from Double Onion, Dutch Apple, Cheddar Everything, Pumpkin, Banana Chocolate Chip, and gluten-free varieties such as Everything and Pumpkin.Cohen’s Bagel Company-Madison www.cohensbagelcompany.comOriginally from NY, these folks know a thing or two about a good bagel. They bake on site, use top-shelf ingredients and add their special dash of NY flair to each bagel they bake. Almost two dozen varieties are at your fingertips, with spreads and toppings to make your Sunday morning sing.The Craft-East Granby www.thecraftexperience.storeChoose from over 1/2 dozen delicious, fresh bagels to start your morning or enjoy one of their specialty bagel sandwiches: the Lox Sandwich with Smoked Salmon, sprouts, capers and Lemon Dill mayo or their Roasted Turkey Sandwich, with Roasted Turkey, lettuce, tomato, fresh basil, and a fig balsamic glaze.Deke’s Bagels-Guilford, Nianticwww.dekesbagels.comYes, there’s a “Deke” and he set out to make the best bagels with the best crust and the best chew. Now he’s got 18 fabulous flavors of bagels like their Feta Spinach Artichoke, Olive Rosemary, Roasted Garlic, Bacon & Egg and French Toast. Doro Marketplace-West Hartford, Wethersfield, Windsor Lockswww.doromkpl.comGrab a fresh, perfectly chewy bagel (plain, Everything, Sesame, Asiago), add some of your favorite topping and call your day off to a great start!Duby’s Bagels and Bakery-Old Saybrook www.dubysbagels.comBagels by the dozen or 1/2 dozen, Bialy’s and lots of schmear from the sweet (Nutella, PB &J) to the savory (Lox, Green Olive & Pimento, Horseradish) for your chewy, breakfasting-and-beyond pleasure.Fletch Bagels-Ridgefieldwww.fletchsbagels.comOnly using organic King Arthur flour that’s never bleached, Fletch’s bagels are made with love and a healthy obsession for making perfect NY-style bagels. Pre-order online for freshly made treats for your weekend, such as Cinnamon Raisin Delight, Cocoa Beware, Onions Alone, Sesame Black & white and a whole bunch of cute minis.Flour Shop Bagels-Stonington www.flourshopbagels.comFlour Shop Bagels went from a driveway bake-stand to CT Mag’s best bagels on the shoreline in just one year. They boast a variety of hand rolled sourdough bagels (with kicky flavors like Black Pepper Parmesan, Jalapeño Havarti, Brown Sugar Pumpkin and Cheddar Old Bay), breakfast, and lunch in their Stonington, CT shop. Goldberg’s Bagel Cafe-Hartford, West Hartford www.goldbergsbagelcafe.comWorking with a bagel recipe that goes back 50 years, these bigger-and-better bagels will have you talking. Almost 20 varieties (Black Russian, Sunflower, Jalapeño Cheddar, French Toast) with plenty of decadent schmear, along with bagels-turned-Breakfast-sandwiches for your eating pleasure. Good Morning Bagels-Farmington FB @ Good Morning Bagels17 kinds of bagels from the rainbow-hued to sweet French Toast or savory Onion or Jalapeño Cheddar, you can have your bagel with a classic spread or made into a sandwich. Add a coffee and call it a Good Morning!Isaac’s Bagel Cafe-Bloomfield www.isaacsbagelcafe.squarespace.comLocated conveniently near the U. of Hartford campus, freshly baked bagels-36 different flavors!- are within reach for students, faculty and everyone else in search of a good bagel! Buy ‘em by the dozen or enjoy on any of their sandwiches. J Bagels & Cafe-Trumbullwww.bagelstrumbull.comWho doesn’t love a neighborhood shop and who doesn’t love specialty bagels like Halloween striped, their BIG rainbow bagels, pink bagels for Breast Cancer awareness and support and bagel sandwiches (and more)? Kettle Bagels-Plantsville, Rocky Hill, Southington www.kettlebagelsct.comAuthentic NY bagels made every day-almost 20 different kinds ranging from rainbow and Rye to Egg Everything, Garlic and French Toast- and just as many schmears to grace them with! Liz Sue Bagels-Norwalk, Stamford@LizsuebagelsClassic, flavored, bright rainbow, holiday colored (everyone loves a Green bagel for St. Patty’s, right?), stuffed full with sandwich fillings, they’ve got it! Lox Stock & Bagels-Bloomfield, Granby, West Hartford www.loxstock.comBaker’s dozens are a staple here when you go to pick up your freshly baked bagels! Go for a classic flavor or venture out into new bagel territory with their Cheddar Cheese, Cinnamon Sugar, Cornmeal or Double-Dipped Everything.Neil’s Donuts-Middletown www.neilsdonuts.comThis family-run local landmark offers 11 kinds of bagels-a good balance of sweet and savory-baked fresh at this donut shop that has taken pride in their baked goods since 2001. Psst-as they churn out 43 different kinds of donuts, you might want to pick up some of those, too.Olmo-New Haven www.olmobagels.comThey started making bagels in 2018 and it’s been full steam ahead ever since with these NY style bagels, which use specialty grains milled in Massachusetts and are always steamed to get that good crust. Buy your bagels solo or by the dozen or enjoy them in one of the 16 different types of sandwiches they serve.Popup Bagels-Westport, Greenwich, Reddingwww.popupbagels.comThis cult favorite started as a backyard pickup window and has now grown to multiple popup and permanent locations for always-fresh weekend pickup. These babies are crispy crust and soft crumb center, just the right size and with a perfect proportion of seeds. They won Brooklyn Bagelfest "Best Bagel" two years in a row. Guests can enjoy them via subscription or pre-order via their web site. Seed Bagel Shop-Glastonburywww.seedbagelshop.comFrom Bacon Habanero and Pumpernickel bagels to bagel “sandos” with fillings of lox, smashed avocado, corned beef (their “Irish Savage”), shaved steak (the “Steak and Eggs Do Over”) and more, there’s something for every palate.Steve’s Bagels-Manchester FB @ Steve’s Bagels Your weekend may want to include Steve’s gluten-free plain, EverythingSalt, Sesame, Onion, Poppy, Garlic, Everything, Egg Everything, Cinnamon Raisin, Egg, Cheddar, Jalapeno, Jalapeno Cheddar, Asiago Pesto, French Toast, Blueberry, Cranberry Orange, Pretzel, Multigrain, Pepperjack bagels or a Bialy. Phew! Mini bagels can be special ordered as well.Upper Crust Bagel Company-Darien, Old Greenwich www.uppercrustbagel.comUCBC bakes their chewy and delicious bagels fresh daily, using only natural ingredients and without any butters, oils or preservatives. They’ve got two dozen flavors to choose, from Multi-Everything to Sun-dried Tomato or Apple Walnut. Any one of their eleven spreads will only add that much more yum to your bagels.West Haven Pizza and Deli-West Haven/FB @ West Haven Pizza and DeliThe’ve got the classic Sesame, Poppy, Everything, Cinnamon Raisin and more plus some standouts like Egg, Egg Everything, Cheddar and Onion. Grab a coffee and go have a great day!
