The Keystone State is home to many budget-friendly eateries. If you’re a bagel lover, you’re in for a treat! Pennsylvania has some of the best bagel shops around. We asked our employees to share their favorite bagel shops across the state, and their love for the carby classic has led them to some pretty incredible places.
Bloomin’ Bagels: Enjoy the simple yet satisfying pleasure of a great bagel at one of two locations in Bloomsburg.
Johnny’s Bagels & Deli: A little slice of NYC, this local cornerstone is known for its unique twists on classic dishes.
Lakeside Bagel & Deli: This beloved gem has been serving up “old school,” handcrafted bagels for the last 25 years.
Jo’s Brooklyn Bagel: It’s far from the Big Apple, but still serves up classic-flavored bagels that are freshly baked.
Bagel Lovers Café: This coffeehouse and bagelry provides an assortment of mouthwatering bagels that are kettle-boiled and hearth-baked - the “old school” way.
Camp Umpy’s Bagels & Stuff: A delightful haven for bagel lovers in the scenic Pocono Mountains.
The Bagel Rack: This family-owned business specializes in fresh bagels, breakfast and lunch sandwiches (on bagels, of course), and salads.
Ressler’s Bagel & Deli: Since 1994, the Ressler family has been dishing out authentic boiled and baked New York-style bagels to Central PA.
Knead Bagels: Here you’ll find handcrafted bagels and innovative flavors, like fennel seed and sea salt or togarashi, and an array of spreads ranging from peanut butter and jelly to cream cheeses such as plain, lemon honey, or scallion lime.
Pigeon Bagels: This certified kosher bakery serves up fresh-made, hand-rolled bagels, sandwiches, pastries, and coffee.
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