You want them, you knead them, you gotta have ’em.
In the great bagel debate, New York often takes the crown for tastiest in the world. And deservedly so—the Big Apple is big on bagels, offering chewy, dense, breakfast-time carb perfection that is hard to imitate elsewhere (there’s apparently something in the water—literally). But that doesn’t mean you can’t find a killer bagel in practically every state, enjoyed solo, as a sandwich, or piled high with typical accoutrements such as jelly, cream cheese, nut butters, or lox.
We’ve rounded up some of the best of the best (in alphabetical order) so that you know exactly where to stop during your next trip to NYC and beyond.