Dallas is home to several incredible bagel shops—some of which have garnered national attention. Whether you like your bagels stuffed to the brim with bacon, egg, and cheese, or lightly garnished with schmear, a number of bakeries in the area offer a variety of bagels that you can style to your heart’s delight. Here are some of the best bagel shops in the area, which will serve you up in a New York minute.
Empire Baking Co.
For more than 30 years, Empire Baking Co. has been slinging artisan breads throughout Dallas. Launched by husband-and-wife team, Meaders and Robert Ozarow, Empire offers breads, pastries, and a small assortment of bagels. Their selection includes plain, sesame, cinnamon raisin, and everything. It may not be the greatest variety in town, but the bagels are well worth a visit. Come early—Empire bakes their items fresh daily, and only enough for the day. Multiple locations. empirebaking.com
Abby’s Bagels
Located on Lower Greenville, Abby’s Bagels allows guests to customize a variety of bagels with an assortment of proteins, veggies, and spreads. There are a few signature sandwiches, including the Dallasite, made with bacon, scrambled eggs, jalapeño cream cheese, and avocado; and the Abby’s To Go with roasted turkey, truffle cream cheese, red onion, and crunched up Voodoo chips. 1915 Greenville Ave., Dallas, abbysbagels.com
Sclafani’s New York Bagels and Sandwiches
Sclafani’s combines the elements of Jewish bagel making and Italian bread baking to deliver a stacked assortment of sandwiches. Many of the sandwiches honor the city, by which the shop is inspired. Fan favorites include the Streisand, made with chicken salad, lettuce, and tomato; and the Yankee Clipper, with steak, egg, cheese, and grilled onions. 6135 Luther Ln., Dallas, snybagels.com
Benny’s Bagels
This Dallas favorite serves up a wide assortment of sweet and savory bagels, and bagel sandwiches. Go for the classic salmon, egg, and schmear; or try the sausage, egg, and cheese, and add a hash brown for a layer of crunch. For something indulgent, try the hot honey pepperoni pizza bagel with spicy marinara. Multiple locations, Dallas, bennysbagelscompany.com
Cindi’s NY Deli & Restaurant
For those seeking that classic diner and deli feel, look no further than Cindi’s. For nearly 40 years, Cindi’s has served up sandwiches, pastries, and top notch bagels. Have yours with cream cheese, and choose from sweet and savory varieties like vegetable, blueberry, cinnamon raisin, strawberry, chive, and jalapeño. Whitefish and lox spread are also on offer. Multiple locations. cindisnydeli.com
Deli News
Classic delis in Dallas are few and far between, but Deli News has that raw New York City feel. Find deli staples like pastrami sandwiches, matzo ball soup, and bagels. All of Deli News’ breads and bagels are baked fresh daily with a variety of cream cheeses and spreads. Gluten-free bagels are also on offer. 17062 Preston Road., Dallas. delinewsdallas.com
Dan’s Bagels
Dan’s Bagels launched during the pandemic when husband-and-wife team Dan and Jennifer Hilbert were testing out sourdough bagels in their home kitchen. The shop became a fast favorite in North Texas. Naturally, the sourdough bagels are one of Dan’s hottest-selling items, and they can be enjoyed in the form of egg sandwiches, lunch salad sandwiches, or a simple cream cheese and lox setup. Multiple locations. dansbagels.com
Shug’s Bagels
Shug’s Bagels offers a variety of bagels, including gluten-free options. You can stick with classics like the bacon egg and cheese, but the signature handhelds are where Shug’s truly shines. Shug’s offers their take on the New York classic chopped cheese sandwich, with ground beef, lettuce, tomato, onions, and American cheese served on a bagel. If you want to arrive in true New York City fashion, Shug’s flagship location is just a hop and a skip away from the DART Mockingbird Station. Multiple locations, shugsbagels.com
Starship Bagel
Arguably one of Dallas’ most famous bagel shops, Starship Bagel offers the classic bagel varieties, as well as jalapeño cheddar bagels, pretzel bagels, and more. Starship also sells sandwiches like the Guy Fieri-approved Millennial Falcon, which comes with a choice of bagel, choice of schmear, smashed avocado, tomato, onion, sprouts, and crushed red pepper. During Starship’s happy hour between 7 and 8 a.m, guests can enjoy a bagel, schmear, and a beverage for only $5. Multiple locations. starshipbagel.com
Moudi’s
Located underground, inside the 1700 Pacific building in Dallas, Moudi’s offers bagels, gyros, and other Mediterranean treats. Start the day with the early ryzer, your choice of bagel with two eggs, spinach, onion, cheese, and meat or guacamole. Pair it with Moudi’s signature smoothie, blended with banana, spinach, peanut butter, whey protein, and almond milk. 1700 Pacific Ave. C106, Dallas
