let’s do this - best DC bagel

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:baked by yael and bagels etc are the only correct answers in my opinion.

Bethesda Bagels and CYM don't get the texture right. People around here aren't used to good bagels.

I haven't tried buffalo and bergen but imagine they have potential.

I am used to good bagels, I grew up in Westchester. I have lived here 30 years. Bethesda Bagels used to be decent, but they have changed their recipe/method and they suck now, agree the texture is wrong and too similar to a roll.

WHY is it so hard to make good bagels outside of the tri-state area?? And don’t feed me the line about the water.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Brooklyn bagel in courthouse (Arlington). Those are definitely the best in the area imho.

1000+

And great owners who are there most days…

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Believe it or not….. Giant Food bagels when they are fresh. They are perfect!

interesting - I will have to try.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm not an expert, but I like Giant bagels.

These are actually good.
I also like bagels etc.

OP here. Possibly the most intriguing tip on the post. I will try them!

[Anonymous]

+1 for Bullfrog.

I wish I could get Buffalo and Bergen's bagel sandwich options or Call Your Mother's candied salmon cream cheese on a Bullfrog bagel. That would be perfect.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Baked by Yael. Perfect size and texture, inside and out. A little heavy handed on the everything seasoning.

This is the answer.

[Anonymous]

Another vote for Bagels etc. Nothing comes close.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Baked by Yael. Perfect size and texture, inside and out. A little heavy handed on the everything seasoning.

This is the answer.

Yea, agree. Baked by Yael.

[Anonymous]

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm not an expert, but I like Giant bagels.
[/quote]
These are actually good.
I also like bagels etc.[/quote]

OP here. Possibly the most intriguing tip on the post. I will try them! [/quote]

Don’t waste your time. They are not good.

[Anonymous]

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm not an expert, but I like Giant bagels.
[/quote]
These are actually good.
I also like bagels etc.[/quote]

OP here. Possibly the most intriguing tip on the post. I will try them! [/quote]

Don’t waste your time. They are not good.[/quote]

They are not good at all. Doughy and bland.

[Anonymous]

In Baltimore, Essen Room has the best bagels. None of others compare.

[Anonymous]

I was happy to see the votes for Giant. I agree and it’s certainly convenient to be able to pick up other things

[Anonymous]

H+H bagel is coming soon!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was happy to see the votes for Giant. I agree and it’s certainly convenient to be able to pick up other things

Have you actually had any of the other bagels mentioned on this thread?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:H+H bagel is coming soon!

That’s fantastic news!