Atlanta is a city shaped by transplants, with newcomers bringing their tastes and traditions from all over the world. It’s no surprise, then, that the search for a proper bagel that recalls mornings in New York City or leisurely weekends in Montreal has become serious business. The good news? Atlanta’s bagel scene has more than risen to the challenge.
When a craving for hole foods hits, consider this guide of the best bagel shops in Atlanta.
Alon’s Bakery & Market
Located in Atlanta’s affluent Morningside neighborhood, Alon’s has been a favorite for more than 20 years. Known for their full European-style bakery and gourmet market, this staple crafts fresh sourdough bagels daily, prepared 24 hours in advance, and boiled and baked to perfection. Take a few home, along with some of their famous pastries and prepared foods for later. 1394 N. Highland Ave. NE., Atlanta, alons.com
Emerald City Bagels
Founded by a mother-daughter duo, this ATL bagelshop proves that proper bagels can be made outside of New York City. The menu includes more than 12 bagel varieties and unique cream cheese combinations like toasted almond and fig, and H.O.B. (horseradish, onion, and bacon), along with a classic fried egg sandwich that can be customized with your favorite breakfast meats and cheeses. 1257 Glenwood Ave. SE, Atlanta, emeraldcitybagels.com
Brooklyn Bagel & Deli
More than a bagel shop, Brooklyn Bagel is the go-to breakfast and lunch spot for anyone in the Ansley area. Serving Brooklyn style, kettle-boiled bagels, Brooklyn Bagel has all of the usual suspects on the menu, including onion, everything, sesame, and cinnamon raisin, plus fun options like French toast, rainbow, and flagels (thin, crispy bagels). Savory lunch options include open faced pizza bagels, and classics like the hot corned beef and pastrami bagel sandwich. 1544 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta, brooklynbagel-deli.com
The General Muir
Atlanta’s slice of New York Jewish Deli culture is located inside the Emory Village strip mall, and it’s known for serving up fantastic bagels and lox. Their Avenue A through D line up gives a nod to NYC’s alphabet streets, while the menu features a crafted variety of smoked fish open face bagels, like the Nova smoked salmon, and the smoked trout salad with pickled onion and parsley. It’s been Michelin-rated since 2023, but locals knew it was worthy all along. 1540 Avenue Pl, STE B-230, Atlanta, thegeneralmuir.com
Colette Bread & Bakeshop
Tucked right off North Highland Avenue in the Poncey Highland neighborhood, one smell from this quaint bakeshop will have you swiftly pulling over to peruse the menu. Serving a small selection of fresh made bagels from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday through Sunday, don’t be surprised if you come in for a bagel and leave with a few other pastries. 636 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta, coletteatl.com
Evergreen Butcher and Baker
This Kirkwood gem has quickly become one of Atlanta’s favorites. Find everything from top-notch butcher cuts to quality pastries, but it’s the wood-fired sourdough bagels that keep people lining up out the door. Soft inside and perfectly crispy outside, they’re the kind of bagels that don’t even need cream cheese. 2011 Hosea L. Williams Dr., Atlanta, evergreenbutcherandbaker.com
B-Side
The team behind award-winning Downtown Decatur restaurant, the Deer and the Dove, turned the small space next door into B-Side, a coffee and bagel shop where the bagels are hand-rolled and wood-fired fresh each morning. B-Side brings Montreal-style bagels to ATL with flavors like benne seed, cinnamon and golden raisin, za’atar, onion, jalapeño cheddar, and sea salt. Beyond bagels, the menu features pastries, quiche, soups, and salads. Don’t leave without grabbing one of the signature bagel sandwiches. 151 Sycamore St., Decatur, deerdove.com/bside
Peoplestown Coffee
A neighborhood gem serving up great coffee and good vibes, Peoplestown is the perfect spot for posting up with your laptop. Pair your cappuccino or matcha with a bagel and cream cheese or seasonal preserves, or go all in with a lox bagel stacked with smoked salmon, pickled onions, dill and capers. 55 Milton Ave SE., Ste. A, Atlanta, peoplestowncoffee.com
Thumbs Up Diner
If you want more than just a bagel, Thumbs Up Diner has you covered with a full breakfast menu. Try the build-your-own breakfast bagel or the popular Sassy Scramble—eggs cooked with salmon, onion, herbs and cream cheese served alongside a grilled bagel. With several locations throughout Atlanta, this diner delivers all of the breakfast staples you could want, plus a limited lunch menu. 573 Edgewood Ave. SE., Atlanta, thumbsupdiner.com
Yaba’s Bagels
If you’re just outside the city limits, make a stop at Yaba’s Bagels in Dunwoody. Made fresh daily and halal-friendly, Yaba’s serves everything from classics like poppy, whole wheat, and blueberry to creative spins like jalapeno cheddar and za’atar. Open for breakfast and lunch, Tuesday through Sunday, it’s a bagel lover’s dream spot. Try the classic New York pastrami melt with egg and Swiss, or go bold with the Jerusalem, hummus topped with spiced beef, sumac, and olive oil. 4780 Ashford Dunwood Rd., Dunwoody, yabasbagels.com
