{"id":7526,"date":"2023-01-05T08:05:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-05T08:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=7526"},"modified":"2023-01-09T15:22:32","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T15:22:32","slug":"best-cities-bagel-lovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-cities-bagel-lovers\/","title":{"rendered":"2023&#8217;s Best Cities for Bagel Lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you like salty, sweet, or a little bit of everything, bagels are a great go-to for a cheap, filling meal.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But which cities have the best bagel and schmear?<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To find out, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lawnlove.com\/\">Lawn Love<\/a> ranked the 200 biggest U.S. cities to determine 2023\u2019s Best Cities for Bagel Lovers.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We looked for cities with an abundance of high-quality bagel shops and an enthusiastic bagel-loving community, with extra points for hosting a Bagels &amp; Bites Festival.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find out how your city compares below, and get an informed taste of this Jewish-American culinary staple just in time for National Bagel Day on Jan. 15.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h2 id=\"in-this-article\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">In this article<\/h2>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"#rankings\">City rankings<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#key-insights\">The upshot<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#by-the-numbers\">Bagels by the numbers<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#ask-the-experts\">Expert take<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#methodology\">Behind the ranking<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#final-thoughts\">Final thoughts: Not just a roll with a hole<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rankings\"><span id=\"city-rankings\">City rankings<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See how each city fared in our ranking:<\/p>   <div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"476b1caf-0aa4-42ba-8e3e-95a056234989\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"Ranking Table - 2023&amp;#39;s Best Cities for Bagels Lovers\"><\/div> <p><script>!function(e,i,n,s){var t=\"InfogramEmbeds\",d=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\")[0];if(window[t]&&window[t].initialized)window[t].process&&window[t].process();else if(!e.getElementById(n)){var o=e.createElement(\"script\");o.async=1,o.id=n,o.src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\",d.parentNode.insertBefore(o,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\");<\/script><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1474\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-Bagel-Lovers-Infographic-1.png\" alt=\"Infographic showing the Best Cities for Bagel Lovers, a ranking based on access to highly rated bagel vendors, regional popularity, and more\" class=\"wp-image-14808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-Bagel-Lovers-Infographic-1.png 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-Bagel-Lovers-Infographic-1-163x300.png 163w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-Bagel-Lovers-Infographic-1-556x1024.png 556w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-Bagel-Lovers-Infographic-1-768x1415.png 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-Bagel-Lovers-Infographic-1-610x1124.png 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-insights\"><span id=\"the-upshot\">The upshot<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 id=\"schmear-winner\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schmear winner<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New York stands tall as the nation\u2019s bagel empire for the second year in a row.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bagel Apple brings home the gold in bagel Popularity, with locals and tourists alike seeking out the city\u2019s most iconic <a href=\"http:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-cities-breakfast-lovers\/\">breakfast<\/a> food. NYC also boils up to third place in Access, being the only city with hundreds of shops to grab a quick bagel between meetings or on the way to a show.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nearby Jersey City, New Jersey (No. 5 overall), bests NYC in Access, with the second-highest number of bagel vendors per square mile. While NYC has fewer vendors when adjusted per square mile, it comes ahead in Quality thanks to bountiful highly-rated bagel vendors.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-2d6e4dfa-098c-4ff3-ba9b-e1e19240f222\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"false\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; border-top-left-radius: 8px; border-top-right-radius: 8px; border-bottom-left-radius: 8px; border-bottom-right-radius: 8px; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-2d6e4dfa-098c-4ff3-ba9b-e1e19240f222\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-2d6e4dfa-098c-4ff3-ba9b-e1e19240f222\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Local tips:<\/strong><\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-2d6e4dfa-098c-4ff3-ba9b-e1e19240f222\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>New York:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.russanddaughters.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Russ &amp; Daughters<\/a> is a New York staple and has been serving up delicious bagels for more than a century. Fun fact: They were the first American restaurant to incorporate \u201cand Daughters\u201d in their name.<br>\u00a0<\/li>    <li><strong>Jersey City: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbagels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wonder Bagels<\/a> has been feeding New Jerseyans for more than three decades and now operates seven locations spread across the Jersey City area. Top your freshly baked bagel with their delectable sun-dried tomato cream cheese or legendary grilled Taylor ham.<\/li> <\/ul>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <h3 id=\"california-the-big-cream-cheese\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">California: The Big (Cream) Cheese<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">California lox down its status as a superb state for bagel lovers. Bagels are extremely popular in San Francisco (No. 2), which has the most bagel vendors per square mile out of the cities in our ranking.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other California cities have some of the best-rated bagels. Six Golden State cities \u2014 such as Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino, and Modesto \u2014 baked into the top 10 of our Quality category. These cities might not have a lot of bagel vendors to choose from, but their bakeries rose to the top thanks to high average consumer ratings.&nbsp;<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-f3e1b23a-648c-4e62-9b86-3391e4e412d0\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"false\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; border-top-left-radius: 8px; border-top-right-radius: 8px; border-bottom-left-radius: 8px; border-bottom-right-radius: 8px; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-f3e1b23a-648c-4e62-9b86-3391e4e412d0\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-f3e1b23a-648c-4e62-9b86-3391e4e412d0\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Local tips:<\/strong><\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-f3e1b23a-648c-4e62-9b86-3391e4e412d0\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>San Francisco:<\/strong> Get a taste of Brooklyn at <a href=\"https:\/\/houseofbagels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">House of Bagels<\/a>, where bagels proof overnight before being boiled and baked on stone, the classic New York way. Try their \u201ccragel,\u201d a buttery hybrid between a croissant and a bagel.\u00a0<br><\/li>    <li><strong>Rancho Cucamonga:<\/strong> Order a trendy rainbow bagel at NYC transplant-approved <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/ny-bagel-cafe-and-deli-rancho-cucamonga-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NY Bagel Cafe &amp; Deli<\/a>. Here, you can get a breakfast sandwich or traditional deli grub on a bagel, or you can use your imagination and BYOB (build your own bagel).\u00a0<br><\/li>    <li><strong>Modesto:<\/strong> Curb your bagel cravings at <a href=\"https:\/\/bagelsnmore.netlify.app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bagels N More<\/a>. They offer a varied menu full of breakfast and lunch bagel sandwiches, or you can top your chosen bagel with spreads like labaneh (yogurt-like cheese), french vanilla, or all-berry cream cheese.<\/li> <\/ul>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <h3 id=\"yeast-coast-cravings\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">(Y)east Coast cravings<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New York isn\u2019t the only Atlantic-side city full of tasty bagels.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although Philadelphia Cream Cheese was invented in New York state, Philly boasts a longtime reputation for having the <a href=\"https:\/\/philadelphiaencyclopedia.org\/essays\/philadelphia-cream-cheese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best cream cheese<\/a>. It\u2019s no wonder Philadelphia (No. 6) and bagel-loving Boston (No. 3) rolled to the top of our ranking. Both of these cities have high access to bagel vendors and a big yearning for bagels \u2014 as indicated by a high volume of bagel-related Google searches.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Down the coast, it\u2019s Midnight in the Garden of Good and Bagel in Savannah, Georgia (No. 8). Bakers have refined their recipes here in Hostess City, home to the best-quality bagels out of every city in our ranking.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-3d4249dd-9f97-44b7-b6c5-ac844c1a8a45\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"false\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; border-top-left-radius: 8px; border-top-right-radius: 8px; border-bottom-left-radius: 8px; border-bottom-right-radius: 8px; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-3d4249dd-9f97-44b7-b6c5-ac844c1a8a45\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-3d4249dd-9f97-44b7-b6c5-ac844c1a8a45\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Local tips:<\/strong><\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-3d4249dd-9f97-44b7-b6c5-ac844c1a8a45\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Boston:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bagelsaurus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bagelsaurus<\/a> began as a weekly pop-up in 2013 and has since become one of Boston\u2019s favorite places to snag a bagel. Special flavors include black olive, pretzel, and cheddar garlic bagels. Top your bagel with honey rosemary cream cheese, beet hummus, or mustard butter for a truly unique breakfast experience.\u00a0<br><\/li>    <li><strong>Philadelphia:<\/strong> For over a century, Philadelphians have feasted on kosher bagels at <a href=\"https:\/\/kaplansnewmodelbakery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kaplan\u2019s New Model Bakery<\/a>, one of the oldest Jewish bakeries in Philly. They sell French toast and pumpernickel water bagels alongside a variety of other baked goods, including their famous Jewish rye bread.<br><\/li>    <li><strong>Savannah:<\/strong> At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigbonfamily.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Big Bon Bodega<\/a>, bagels boil in honey water before baking over a wood fire. Their menu includes herbes de Provence bagels and kimchi spread, among other seasonal and traditional items.<\/li> <\/ul>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <h3 id=\"knead-more-bagels\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Knead more bagels<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some Southern cities are lacking in bagels. Texas cities Brownsville and Mesquite landed at the bottom of our ranking, just ahead of Shreveport, Louisiana, in last place. These cities have low scores across the board, with little access to or interest in bagels.&nbsp;<br><br>Meanwhile, other Southern cities proof<em> <\/em>their love of bagels, with Nashville, Tennessee, and New Orleans baking up delicious bites. If you\u2019re hunting for a high-quality bagel in the Lone Star State, look toward Amarillo (No. 25) or McKinney (No. 41). Each of these cities is home to a high share of top-rated bagel vendors.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-4ea9e781-f7ae-4ed8-9ffe-2a6566748123\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"false\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; border-top-left-radius: 8px; border-top-right-radius: 8px; border-bottom-left-radius: 8px; border-bottom-right-radius: 8px; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-4ea9e781-f7ae-4ed8-9ffe-2a6566748123\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-4ea9e781-f7ae-4ed8-9ffe-2a6566748123\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Local tips:<\/strong><\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-4ea9e781-f7ae-4ed8-9ffe-2a6566748123\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Nashville:<\/strong> Get an authentic taste at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.handsbagels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">H&amp;S Bagels<\/a>, where the hand-rolled bagels are made with NYC-style water. Top your bagel with classic Taylor ham, or unique cream cheese like lemon zest and guava.\u00a0<br><\/li>    <li><strong>Amarillo:<\/strong> Chow down on a Texas-sized bagel sammy at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bagelplace.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Bagel Place<\/a>. Serving up fresh bagels since 1994, you can get a speedy bite by going through their drive-thru. Distinctive items include sun-dried tomato, butterscotch, and snickerdoodle bagels.\u00a0<br><\/li>    <li><strong>McKinney:<\/strong> Family-owned shop <a href=\"https:\/\/bennysbagels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Benny\u2019s Bagels<\/a> serves up hearth-baked bagels like Asiago jalape\u00f1o, cranberry, and chocolate chip, along with a variety of homemade cream cheese.<\/li> <\/ul>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"by-the-numbers\"><span id=\"bagels-by-the-numbers\">Bagels by the numbers<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Bagels-By-the-Numbers-Infographic.png\" alt=\"Infographic showing statistics about bagels\" class=\"wp-image-7572\" width=\"700\" height=\"1736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Bagels-By-the-Numbers-Infographic.png 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Bagels-By-the-Numbers-Infographic-121x300.png 121w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Bagels-By-the-Numbers-Infographic-413x1024.png 413w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Bagels-By-the-Numbers-Infographic-768x1906.png 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Bagels-By-the-Numbers-Infographic-619x1536.png 619w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Bagels-By-the-Numbers-Infographic-610x1514.png 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Bagels-By-the-Numbers-Infographic-390x968.png 390w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Bagels-By-the-Numbers-Infographic-443x1100.png 443w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Bagels-By-the-Numbers-Infographic-637x1580.png 637w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithsonianmag.com\/arts-culture\/a-brief-history-of-the-bagel-49555497\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1-5<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/nationaltoday.com\/national-bagel-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketwatch.com\/story\/bagels-are-big-for-yom-kippur-break-the-fast-spreads-but-the-year-round-bagel-market-is-booming-too-11631731388\">7-8<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/american-bagel-trends-grubhub_l_5e1dedb9c5b6da971d1dcea7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9-10<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seriouseats.com\/bagelnomics-best-bagel-pricing-nyc\">11-12<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.guinnessworldrecords.com\/world-records\/largest-bagel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">13<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weightwatchers.com\/us\/blog\/food\/two-ingredient-bagels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">14<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myfooddiary.com\/brand\/thomas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantbusinessonline.com\/operations\/panera-bread-merges-caribou-coffee-einstein-bros-bagels-form-panera-brands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">16<\/a> | Research by: Sarah Bahr<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ask-the-experts\"><span id=\"expert-take\">Expert take<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might be able to pick out a bagel from a plate full of onion rolls, but do you know what makes them so mouthwatering? We kneaded the minds of some bagel experts to find out. Read on to absorb some of their baking insights.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ol class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>What makes bagels so popular?<\/li>    <li>What makes a quality bagel?<\/li>    <li>Panera Bread, Einstein Bros. Bagels, and Caribou Coffee merged to form one company, Panera Brands. What does this merger mean for customers who traditionally get their schmear from one of these establishments? How will the merger affect bagel quality, if at all?<\/li>    <li>What are some unique bagel flavors, spreads, or toppings that bagel enthusiasts should try?<\/li>    <li>What are different bagel styles? 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Whether served over the counter or from the grocery store, Americans love food that\u2019s ready to go in the morning, and again at lunch.<\/p> <p>That range also allows to top or shmear them with any range of flavors. They can be a tasty vessel for gourmet toppings, a chewy pairing for soft creamy cheese, or even the base for microwavable pizzas.<\/p> <p>With the Noah\u2019s Bagels explosion in the 1990\u2019s, the need for high-volume, quality bagels sky rocketed and the technology has advanced since then to the point that we can get really decent bagels even when they\u2019re not produced fresh, on-site.<\/p> <p><strong>What makes a quality bagel?<\/strong><\/p> <p>The first thing anyone notices about a quality bagel is going to be the look. It has to have a decent bread-to-hole ratio, such that the toppings or fillings can reach the other side, if necessary.<\/p> <p>It also must have good rise from proper fermentation and poaching, and proper heft upon picking it up, indicating a slightly dense crumb.<\/p> <p>The toppings can\u2019t be burned, but the bagel must have a sufficient browning, just shy of golden.<\/p> <p>The crust of a bagel really shouldn\u2019t be crusty at all, it should be soft and very easy to get your teeth through. Then, as we chew, and there should be chew from the high-gluten bread flour, we pick up a slight saltiness in the crust from the poach, sweetness in the dough from either malt or honey, and then our toppings, whether savory or sweet.<\/p> <p><strong>Panera Bread, Einstein Bros. Bagels, and Caribou Coffee recently merged to form one company, Panera Brands. What does this merger mean for customers who traditionally get their schmear from one of these establishments? How will the merger affect bagel quality, if at all?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Those three companies have put out quality products in the fast-casual scene consistently for a while, so hopefully it means a little more variety on the menu, but that same consistency from each store.<\/p> <p><strong>What are some unique bagel flavors, spreads, or toppings that bagel enthusiasts should try?<\/strong><\/p> <p>I worked for a Japanese company years ago that made frozen bagels in Portland and shipped them to Japan to be baked fresh and sold in bagel shops, grocery stores, and even on airlines.<\/p> <p>They used some traditionally Japanese ingredients and combined them with common American bagel ingredients to create some really unique combinations that I wish I could find in stores or bakeries. Macha chocolate chip, edamame pepper jack, and adzuki, or red bean paste.<\/p> <p>At bagel shops, I\u2019m always on the lookout for salt bagels and then a sweet shmear option, like chocolate. Love that salty\/sweet juxtaposition.<\/p> <p><strong>What are different bagel styles? What makes New York-style and St. Louis-style stand out?<\/strong><\/p> <p>The St Louis style bagel is really more of a method of preparation, or slicing to be exact.<\/p> <p>New York style bagels are made with malt syrup and New York City water (which locals will tell you makes all the difference), and their fermentation is drawn out in cold temperatures to deepen the flavor. They\u2019re poached in salted water and then baked.<\/p> <p>Montreal, on the other hand, prefers a sweeter, fluffier product, so the dough contains sugar in addition to the malt. It is then poached in a honey or malt-sweetened bath and baked in a wood-fired oven, giving each bagel a distinct, light char.<\/p> <p><strong>What bagel trends, if any, should bagel lovers keep an eye out for? <\/strong><\/p> <p>The biggest bagel trend that I see right now is opening your own bagel shop! I\u2019ve seen a big push since the pandemic in classes, support material, and even some brands offering guidance in how to open your own bagel shop. That\u2019s a good thing!<\/p> <p>Hopefully the independent, mom and pop bagels shops of America can come up with new, exciting flavor combinations or usages for the almighty bagel!<\/p>             <\/div>            <\/div>          <\/div>                <div           id=\"expert-chef-mark-muszynski\"           class=\"mb-10 border border-gray-200 p-4 cursor-pointer lg:block\"           x-bind:class=\"{'lg:border-theme-green block': focusedExpert == 'chef-mark-muszynski', 'hidden': focusedExpert != 'chef-mark-muszynski'}\"           @click=\"openExpert('chef-mark-muszynski', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\">            <div             x-bind:class=\"{'items-center': focusedExpert != 'chef-mark-muszynski', 'items-start': focusedExpert == 'chef-mark-muszynski'}\"             class=\"item mb-4 hidden lg:flex\"             @click=\"openExpert('chef-mark-muszynski', 'expert')\">              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/rsz_mark_muszynski.jpg\" alt=\"Chef Mark Muszynski\" class=\"m-0 mr-3 w-16 h-16 object-cover rounded-full lg:w-20 lg:h-20\">              <div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'chef-mark-muszynski'}\"                 class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Chef Mark Muszynski <\/div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'chef-mark-muszynski'}\"                 class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Culinary Arts Pastry Instructor<\/div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'chef-mark-muszynski'}\"                 class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">Joliet Junior College<\/div>             <\/div>           <\/div>            <div             class=\"hidden lg:block\"             x-bind:class=\"{'lg:hidden': focusedExpert == 'chef-mark-muszynski'}\">             <button class=\"flex items-center text-theme-green open-details\" @click=\"openExpert('chef-mark-muszynski', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\">View Answers <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 20.243 13.501\" class=\"w-4 ml-2\">                 <path data-name=\"Icon ionic-ios-arrow-round-forward\" d=\"M12.909.258a.919.919 0 00-.007 1.294l4.275 4.282H.907a.914.914 0 000 1.828H17.17l-4.275 4.286a.925.925 0 00.007 1.294.91.91 0 001.287-.007l5.794-5.836a1.026 1.026 0 00.19-.288.872.872 0 00.07-.352.916.916 0 00-.26-.64L14.189.283a.9.9 0 00-1.28-.025z\" fill=\"#48a27a\" \/>               <\/svg><\/button>           <\/div>            <div             class=\"details fixed top-0 left-0 bg-white h-screen z-10 overflow-scroll w-screen lg:w-full lg:relative lg:h-auto\"             x-cloak x-show=\"focusedExpert == 'chef-mark-muszynski'\"             x-transition:enter=\"transition ease-out duration-100 transform\"             x-transition:enter-start=\"opacity-0 scale-95\"             x-transition:enter-end=\"opacity-100 scale-100\"             x-transition:leave=\"transition ease-in duration-75 transform\"             x-transition:leave-start=\"opacity-100 scale-100\"             x-transition:leave-end=\"opacity-0 scale-95\">              <div class=\"bg-theme-green p-4 mb-4 pb-20 relative text-white lg:bg-white lg:pb-0 lg:text-theme-green lg:mb-8\">               <button class=\"close-details mr-4 mt-2 absolute top-0 left-0 flex items-center ml-4 lg:mt-0 lg:ml-0\" x-on:click.stop=\"closeExpert('chef-mark-muszynski')\">                 <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 20.243 13.501\" class=\"w-6 mr-2 fill-current\">                   <path data-name=\"Icon ionic-ios-arrow-round-forward\" d=\"M7.334 13.243a.919.919 0 00.007-1.294L3.066 7.667h16.27a.914.914 0 000-1.828H3.073l4.275-4.286A.925.925 0 007.341.259a.91.91 0 00-1.287.007L.26 6.102a1.026 1.026 0 00-.19.288.872.872 0 00-.07.352.916.916 0 00.26.64l5.794 5.836a.9.9 0 001.28.025z\" \/>                 <\/svg> Close               <\/button>             <\/div>              <div class=\"item text-center px-4 w-full text-center -mt-20 relative z-20 pointer-events-none lg:hidden\">               <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/rsz_mark_muszynski.jpg\" alt=\"Chef Mark Muszynski\" class=\"mt-0 mb-3 mx-auto w-32 h-32 object-cover rounded-full border-white border-4 shadow-xl\">               <div class=\"text-base leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Chef Mark Muszynski <\/div>               <div class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Culinary Arts Pastry Instructor<\/div>               <div class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">Joliet Junior College<\/div>             <\/div>              <div class=\"px-4 lg:px-0\">               <p><strong>What makes bagels so popular?<\/strong><\/p> <p>I feel they are very versatile and can be eaten any time of the day. The new flavors, toppings and smears makes the possibilities endless. It seems like they are making a comeback. Simply toasted, plain with a smear of cream cheese or avocado, as a sandwich, or made into chips are all great choices.<\/p> <p><strong>What makes a quality bagel?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Great ingredients accented with great flavor combinations.<\/p> <p>A great chew and flavor made by a person with good old fashion know-how of what a true bagel should look like and taste like.<\/p> <p><strong>Panera Bread, Einstein Bros. Bagels, and Caribou Coffee recently merged to form one company, Panera Brands. What does this merger mean for customers who traditionally get their schmear from one of these establishments? How will the merger affect bagel quality, if at all?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Hopefully they will combine efforts and take what made all these companies successful and deliver this to the customers. They run the risk of losing the customers of those who enjoyed Einstein and Caribou. I feel Panera does quality work and I feel that they will not sacrifice quality but hopefully their bagels will be enhanced and become even better.<\/p> <p><strong>What are some unique bagel flavors, spreads, or toppings that bagel enthusiasts should try?<\/strong><\/p> <p>As far as new flavors, I am more of a traditionalist. I do love the everything bagel and feel there is room for variations of this flavor. Ethnic flavors are another option, as well as curry and Thai flavors, tomato or bacon jam, and maybe vegan options.<\/p> <p><strong>What are different bagel styles? What makes New York-style and St. Louis-style stand out?<\/strong><\/p> <p>I am familiar with New York and Montreal but had to look up St Louis style. Seems like St Louis is just sliced differently. Like pizza, everyone has a favorite. New York is most well known for a certain look(shine) and a good chew.<\/p> <p><strong>What bagel trends, if any, should bagel lovers keep an eye out for? <\/strong><\/p> <p>Bagel Trends continue to see innovations with flavors and smears. Vegan options should be seen as an up-and-coming option. I help run a vegan Mexican restaurant along with teaching, and I can see the popularity continue to grow and gain momentum.<\/p> <p>I have been experimenting with laminated doughs, so I would be curious to see how a laminated bagel dough might turn out.<\/p>             <\/div>            <\/div>          <\/div>              <\/div> <\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"methodology\"><span id=\"behind-the-ranking\">Behind the ranking<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For each of the 200 biggest U.S. cities, we gathered publicly available data on the factors listed in the table below.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We then grouped those factors into three categories: Access, Quality, and Popularity.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, we calculated weighted scores for each city in each category.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, we averaged the scores for each city across all categories.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The city that earned the highest average score was ranked \u201cBest\u201d (No. 1), while the city with the lowest was ranked \u201cWorst\u201d (No. 200). (Note: The \u201cWorst\u201d among individual factors may not be 200 due to ties among cities.)<\/p>   <div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"b127dcf4-e7cf-4aa2-b296-54dd89840700\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"Methodology Table - 2023&amp;#39;s Best Cities for Bagels Lovers\"><\/div> <p><script>!function(e,i,n,s){var t=\"InfogramEmbeds\",d=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\")[0];if(window[t]&&window[t].initialized)window[t].process&&window[t].process();else if(!e.getElementById(n)){var o=e.createElement(\"script\");o.async=1,o.id=n,o.src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\",d.parentNode.insertBefore(o,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\");<\/script><\/p>    <h3 id=\"sources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em>Google Ads, Hidden, TripAdvisor, and Yelp<\/em><\/em><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-thoughts\"><span id=\"final-thoughts-not-just-a-roll-with-a-hole\">Final thoughts: Not just a roll with a hole<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019re probably familiar with bagel flavors like sesame, cinnamon-raisin, and everything, but what about more unique tastes like sparkly cotton candy-filled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.refinery29.com\/en-us\/2017\/04\/151519\/bagel-nook-unicorn-bagels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unicorn bagels<\/a> or fiery <a href=\"https:\/\/www.refinery29.com\/en-us\/2017\/01\/138491\/bagel-nook-flamin-hot-cheetos-doritos-bagel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flamin\u2019 Hot Cheetos bagels<\/a>?<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thankfully, you don\u2019t need a ticket to New York \u2014 or even a tasty bagel shop in your neighborhood \u2014 to try these trendy bites. Don\u2019t worry about buying bland bagels from the grocery store ever again. Instead, throw on an apron, and test your skills in the kitchen by making your own.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/tyberrymuch.com\/vegan-apple-pecan-streusel-bagels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple pecan streusel<\/a> bagels are vegan-friendly and cinnamon-sweet.<\/li>    <li>Add some color to your diet with fun <a href=\"https:\/\/ashleemarie.com\/homemade-rainbow-bagel-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rainbow bagels<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakerita.com\/blueberry-bagels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blueberry bagels<\/a> are great for a fruity breakfast. Feeling extra blue? Schmear on some <a href=\"https:\/\/whoneedsacape.com\/2014\/07\/blueberry-cream-cheese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blueberry cream cheese<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Sneak some beets into your breakfast with precious <a href=\"https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/blog\/homemade-bagels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pink bagels<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Grab a latte and make some bagels for your favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-spice-bagels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pumpkin spice<\/a> aficionado.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Spice up your sandwiches with <a href=\"https:\/\/iwashyoudry.com\/jalapeno-cheddar-bagels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">jalape\u00f1o cheddar bagels<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Can\u2019t decide what to eat for breakfast? Combine two favorites and you\u2019ve got decadent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.girlversusdough.com\/french-toast-bagels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">French toast bagels<\/a>.<\/li>    <li>Knock out your cravings for bread and cheese with some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.browneyedbaker.com\/asiago-bagels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asiago bagels<\/a>.<\/li>    <li>Chomp down on delicious carbs without upsetting your stomach with <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreeonashoestring.com\/easy-no-rise-gluten-free-bagels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gluten-free bagels<\/a>.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You also can satisfy your cravings with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spendwithpennies.com\/quick-and-easy-pizza-bagels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pizza bagels<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spendwithpennies.com\/bagel-chips\/\">bagel chips<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/foolproofliving.com\/simit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">simit<\/a>, a bagel-like breakfast staple from Turkey. 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