New York and New Jersey residents are migrating to the Triangle in droves and they seem to all be on the hunt for authentic bagels in Raleigh. We’ve all heard discussions about what makes a bagel superior. Is it the North East tap water? The process of boiling the dough? Some form of magic that only northerners are born with? Whatever it may be, there are a few bagel spots in the Triangle that are making a solid effort and, according to northern transplants, are succeeding.
Which bagel spots are worthy of a visit is a question asked often in our Relocating to Raleigh Facebook Group. We’ve gathered some of the responses to help narrow down your bagel search.
To protect our users’ privacy, we’ve left names off of the responses.
You can find craving-satisfying bagels in Raleigh.
One of the most popular stops in the area for an authentic bagel is New York Bagel and Deli. With locations in both Raleigh and Cary, the constant line out the door is a testament to their success. One member shares, “When I stopped in I thought I was back in North Jersey as they looked exactly like the best bagels I’ve ever eaten. I got a breakfast bagel and it was the real deal!”
In the heart of Downtown Raleigh, another local favorite is Benchwarmers Bagel which can be found inside the modern dining hall, Transfer Co. “Transfer Co is awesome,” a New York newcomer adds, “Try the bagels.”
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One of the newest bagel shops in the area is Brandwein’s Bagels in Chapel Hill. Since opening their doors, they have taken the local foodie community by storm, being referred to as the best bagel shop in the Triangle by more than one blogger. Our own Real-Tour Experience partner, Megan at NC Eat & Play even said ” Thank you, @brandweinsbagels for blessing my life with some of the best bagels I’ve ever had.”
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Big Dom’s Bagels in Cary is a popular choice for savory bagel sandwiches. They’re known for their extra “blistered” exterior and BLT that is stacked high with bright, crunchy goodness.
