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A sesame bagel from the Chewish Deli.
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15 Places to Find Standout Bagels Around D.C.

Bakeries, delis, and mom-and-pops that serve up the best rounds to go with lox and cream cheese

by Missy Frederick and Eater Staff Updated
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A sesame bagel from the Chewish Deli.
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by Missy Frederick and Eater Staff Updated

New York and New Jersey expats have far less standing to gripe about bagels in Washington than they did just a few years ago, thanks to semi-recent and expanding additions like “Jew-ish” deli Call Your Mother, labor of love Pearl’s Bagels, the homegrown Bullfrog Bagels, and more. Here are 15 places to find standout bagels around town, including plenty of options for online ordering.

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Goldberg's New York Bagels (Multiple locations)

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This local chain has been supplying D.C. diners with New York-style bagels and bagel sandwiches for nearly two decades. Order via phone or on-site.

9328 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
(240) 450-4177
(240) 450-4177

Bagels 'n Grinds (Multiple locations)

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Owner Adam Greenberg takes his bagels seriously, following a 10-step process that involves a proprietary water treatment facility and New York-style baking techniques. Order online for pickup.

7777 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
(240) 582-5475
(240) 582-5475

Sometimes you just have just to let loose!

Posted by Bagels 'n Grinds on Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Bethesda Bagels (Multiple Locations)

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As a homegrown chain that started in 1982, Bethesda Bagels has long been a go-to for New York-style bagels. Order online here.

4819 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 652-8990
(301) 652-8990

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Bread Furst

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In addition to producing baguettes, croissants, and cookies, James Beard Award-winning baker Mark Furstenberg makes bagels at his Van Ness shop. Call ahead for bagels, or order online for pickup or delivery.

4434 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20008
(202) 966-1300
(202) 966-1300

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Ellē

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The stellar all-day cafe and bakery in Mount Pleasant also dips its hand into the world of bagels, serving them with butter, cream cheese, jam, or even beet-cured salmon.

3221 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC 20010
(202) 652-0040
(202) 652-0040

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Call Your Mother (Multiple locations)

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The hit “Jew-ish” deli selling wood-fired bagels from chef Daniela Moreira and her Timber Pizza Co. partners has expanded in a big way during the pandemic. The Georgetown store drew national attention when it received a visit from President Joe Biden’s motorcade. Call Your Mother is known for its bacon (or pastrami) egg and cheese and funky combinations like mashed avocado and Fritos. Other innovations include a nacho-jalapeno cream cheese and the addition of a cheddar bagel.

3301 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010
A bagel sandwich at Call Your Mother.
A bagel sandwich at Call Your Mother.
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Bagels Etc

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A tried and true breakfast option is the bacon, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel at this small, cash-only shop in Dupont. Call ahead.

2122 P St NW, Washington, D.C. 20037
(202) 466-7171
(202) 466-7171

Yellow Georgetown

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This newcomer from Albi chef Michael Rafidi offers Jerusalem-style bagels (sadly its Navy Yard location is no more).

1524 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007

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Buffalo & Bergen (Multiple locations)

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The bagel dough at this old-school soda counter is made with New York City water, then shipped down daily for proofing, dressing, and baking on-site. Bagels form the base of offbeat sandwiches with fun names like the Original Sinner and the Mountain Shiksa. They also have a pretty epic Bloody Mary. Order online for takeout and delivery at both locales, with outdoor seating options too.

1309 5th St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002
(202) 543-2549
(202) 543-2549
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Pearl's Bagels

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Chewy, plump bagels that rise with the assistance of sourdough starter come from this small shop in Mt. Vernon Triangle with roots in New Jersey. Doctor up classic bagel flavors with honey butter or a jalapeno cheddar spread. Cold brew and drip coffee come from beans supplied by Small World Coffee in Princeton. Order here for pickup through 1 p.m.

1017 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
A bunch of differently topped bagels.
Bagels from Pearl’s.
Pearl’s Bagels

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Bullfrog Bagels (Multiple locations)

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Bullfrog has grown from a cramped bagel counter inside an H Street bar to a wholesale purveyor with multiple shops. Order online for same-day or future pickup or delivery orders.

1341 H St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002
(202) 494-5615
(202) 494-5615
Jeremiah Cohen’s Bullfrog Bagels, in Washington, DC.
Bagels from Bullfrog Bagels.
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GW Delicatessen

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George Washington University students flock to more than 75-year-old GW Deli, aka Leo’s. Breakfast sandwiches are the move here, and New Jersey expats will be pleased to find Taylor pork roll bagels. Walk in to choose from several varieties of bagels.

2133 G St NW, Washington, D.C. 20037
(202) 331-9391
(202) 331-9391

We can't think of a tastier way to start off the decade.

Posted by GW Delicatessen on Saturday, January 4, 2020

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Brooklyn Bagel Bakery

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This Court House shop has a nice variety of flavors, from Asiago to French toast, and possesses the speed and gruff delivery of a New York bagel joint. Order here for pickup and delivery.

2055 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 243-4442
(703) 243-4442

Bagel Uprising

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At various points a hit farmers market stall and a nomadic Del Ray pop-up, Bagel Uprising finally got its own space in 2019. Stomping Ground chef Nicole Jones partnered with lawyer-turned-bagel maker Chad Breckinridge on the project. He oversees classic rounds that, at about 4 ounces a piece, are smaller than the typical carb splurge. She concocts spreads like lingonberry jam or a smoked whitefish salad that comes with a bright ring of red roe. Order online for same-day pickups until 1 p.m.

2307a Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
The inside and counter of a bagel shop, with hardwood flooring and a bagel-shaped clock.
Alexandria’s Bagel Uprising.
ey Lopez/Eater D.C.

The Chewish Deli (Multiple Locations)

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This relative newcomer to the scene now has two locations. Founder Gregg Linzey went from hobby baker to pop-up purveyor to restaurant owner, offering traditional flavors like poppy, sesame, and everything. There are build-your-own bagel sandwiches, too. Online ordering here.

807 Pendleton St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 268-2604
(703) 268-2604
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A sesame bagel from the Chewish Deli.
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Goldberg's New York Bagels (Multiple locations)

9328 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910

This local chain has been supplying D.C. diners with New York-style bagels and bagel sandwiches for nearly two decades. Order via phone or on-site.

9328 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
(240) 450-4177
(240) 450-4177

Bagels 'n Grinds (Multiple locations)

7777 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740

Owner Adam Greenberg takes his bagels seriously, following a 10-step process that involves a proprietary water treatment facility and New York-style baking techniques. Order online for pickup.

7777 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
(240) 582-5475
(240) 582-5475

Sometimes you just have just to let loose!

Posted by Bagels 'n Grinds on Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Bethesda Bagels (Multiple Locations)

4819 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

As a homegrown chain that started in 1982, Bethesda Bagels has long been a go-to for New York-style bagels. Order online here.

4819 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 652-8990
(301) 652-8990

Bread Furst

4434 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20008

In addition to producing baguettes, croissants, and cookies, James Beard Award-winning baker Mark Furstenberg makes bagels at his Van Ness shop. Call ahead for bagels, or order online for pickup or delivery.

4434 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20008
(202) 966-1300
(202) 966-1300

Ellē

3221 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC 20010

The stellar all-day cafe and bakery in Mount Pleasant also dips its hand into the world of bagels, serving them with butter, cream cheese, jam, or even beet-cured salmon.

3221 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC 20010
(202) 652-0040
(202) 652-0040

Call Your Mother (Multiple locations)

3301 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010

The hit “Jew-ish” deli selling wood-fired bagels from chef Daniela Moreira and her Timber Pizza Co. partners has expanded in a big way during the pandemic. The Georgetown store drew national attention when it received a visit from President Joe Biden’s motorcade. Call Your Mother is known for its bacon (or pastrami) egg and cheese and funky combinations like mashed avocado and Fritos. Other innovations include a nacho-jalapeno cream cheese and the addition of a cheddar bagel.

3301 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010
A bagel sandwich at Call Your Mother.
A bagel sandwich at Call Your Mother.
Rey Lopez/Eater DC

Bagels Etc

2122 P St NW, Washington, D.C. 20037

A tried and true breakfast option is the bacon, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel at this small, cash-only shop in Dupont. Call ahead.

2122 P St NW, Washington, D.C. 20037
(202) 466-7171
(202) 466-7171

Yellow Georgetown

1524 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007

This newcomer from Albi chef Michael Rafidi offers Jerusalem-style bagels (sadly its Navy Yard location is no more).

1524 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007

Buffalo & Bergen (Multiple locations)

1309 5th St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

The bagel dough at this old-school soda counter is made with New York City water, then shipped down daily for proofing, dressing, and baking on-site. Bagels form the base of offbeat sandwiches with fun names like the Original Sinner and the Mountain Shiksa. They also have a pretty epic Bloody Mary. Order online for takeout and delivery at both locales, with outdoor seating options too.

1309 5th St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002
(202) 543-2549
(202) 543-2549
Official

Pearl's Bagels

1017 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Chewy, plump bagels that rise with the assistance of sourdough starter come from this small shop in Mt. Vernon Triangle with roots in New Jersey. Doctor up classic bagel flavors with honey butter or a jalapeno cheddar spread. Cold brew and drip coffee come from beans supplied by Small World Coffee in Princeton. Order here for pickup through 1 p.m.

1017 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
A bunch of differently topped bagels.
Bagels from Pearl’s.
Pearl’s Bagels

Bullfrog Bagels (Multiple locations)

1341 H St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

Bullfrog has grown from a cramped bagel counter inside an H Street bar to a wholesale purveyor with multiple shops. Order online for same-day or future pickup or delivery orders.

1341 H St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002
(202) 494-5615
(202) 494-5615
Jeremiah Cohen’s Bullfrog Bagels, in Washington, DC.
Bagels from Bullfrog Bagels.
Bill O’Leary/The Washington Post via Getty Images

GW Delicatessen

2133 G St NW, Washington, D.C. 20037

George Washington University students flock to more than 75-year-old GW Deli, aka Leo’s. Breakfast sandwiches are the move here, and New Jersey expats will be pleased to find Taylor pork roll bagels. Walk in to choose from several varieties of bagels.

2133 G St NW, Washington, D.C. 20037
(202) 331-9391
(202) 331-9391

We can't think of a tastier way to start off the decade.

Posted by GW Delicatessen on Saturday, January 4, 2020

Brooklyn Bagel Bakery

2055 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

This Court House shop has a nice variety of flavors, from Asiago to French toast, and possesses the speed and gruff delivery of a New York bagel joint. Order here for pickup and delivery.

2055 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 243-4442
(703) 243-4442

Bagel Uprising

2307a Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301

At various points a hit farmers market stall and a nomadic Del Ray pop-up, Bagel Uprising finally got its own space in 2019. Stomping Ground chef Nicole Jones partnered with lawyer-turned-bagel maker Chad Breckinridge on the project. He oversees classic rounds that, at about 4 ounces a piece, are smaller than the typical carb splurge. She concocts spreads like lingonberry jam or a smoked whitefish salad that comes with a bright ring of red roe. Order online for same-day pickups until 1 p.m.

2307a Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
The inside and counter of a bagel shop, with hardwood flooring and a bagel-shaped clock.
Alexandria’s Bagel Uprising.
ey Lopez/Eater D.C.

The Chewish Deli (Multiple Locations)

807 Pendleton St, Alexandria, VA 22314

This relative newcomer to the scene now has two locations. Founder Gregg Linzey went from hobby baker to pop-up purveyor to restaurant owner, offering traditional flavors like poppy, sesame, and everything. There are build-your-own bagel sandwiches, too. Online ordering here.

807 Pendleton St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 268-2604
(703) 268-2604
A hand holding up a sesame bagel against a blue wall backdrop.
A sesame bagel from the Chewish Deli.
The Chewish Deli/Facebook

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