I’m from NY, and I’m used to freshly baked bagels with a thick amount of cream cheese. I’m staying in Somerset, NJ for a little while and wondering if anyone has any suggestions on a some good bagel shops. No,... (6 replies, last updated by gudeatz November 10, 2008)

This weekend, I hit three board favorites, two for the first time. N.Y. Bagel and Bialy, 4714 W. Touhy, Lincolnwood: Someone in my office reported that she makes regular runs up from the city to stock up on bagels here, and I know... (7 replies, last updated by Twodales August 28, 2004)

Please don’t start it again. We have just survived another New York pizza thread and I believe the conclusion was that you are unlikely to find a match. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/541520 As for bagels the situation is... (1 reply, last updated by wolfe September 23, 2008)

Are there any good bagel stores left in Queens? I am talking about old fashioned and dense bagels like Murray’s bagels in Manhattan. (5 replies, last updated by jnab121 October 19, 2009)

As this thread lives on, it seems like a democratic obligation to just repeat what was said way higher up. Brooklyn Bagels, hands down, problem solved for all in the high density Chow zones of LA. No frills, no fuss, reminds me... (151 replies, last updated by apple7blue October 2, 2009)

Everyone, here’s some bagel-hunting raw materials I included ina recent issue of my "Chow Alert" newsletter (which is essential hound reading material...see link below for more info). If anyone has comments, or is inspired... (37 replies, last updated by ericalloyd June 4, 2008)

My go to bagel place has always been Bethesda Bagel but recently it just hasnt been doing it for me. Has anyone been to Goldberg’s in Rockville or Izzy’s (I think that is how it’s spelled) off of Rockville Pike?... (48 replies, last updated by tigerbeachgal September 29, 2008)

So I went by this new place the other day, and had a rye bagel. It was pretty good! And...that got me to thinking – has there been a free-for-all on chowhound as to the current state of bagelry in SF? Has anyone else tried... (16 replies, last updated by ChowFun (derek) May 3, 2005)

Confirming the supremacy of Bagel Hole. I’m not sure they’re the best I’ve ever had or just the best I’ve had in 30 years. http://newyork.seriouseats.com/2009/10/serious-eats-finds-new-yorks-best-bagel... (0 replies, last updated by Robert Lauriston October 15, 2009)

http://search.chow.com/search?query=bagels+east+village&advanced=1&from_date=&type=Topic&sort_mode=relevance&from_date_select=&search_boardgroup_id=8&search_board_id=18&user_name=&post_title= (6 replies, last updated by goodhealthgourmet September 22, 2009)

I looked at this thread for ideas, but the pickings are slim. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/525529 Anyone know a reputable place that specializes in bagels (Ess-a-bagel, H&H, Murray’s) and offers them at a discount at... (3 replies, last updated by small h August 26, 2008)

I have an early morning meeting in Providence Friday and need to know where to stop and pick up some fantastic bagels before. I know Barney’s used to be great, but they aren’t around any more. Help?! (3 replies, last updated by abstractpoet August 11, 2006)

Have you read the Great Bagel Report? http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/377103#2349701 (8 replies, last updated by conpanyvino August 21, 2009)

I went to the Old School Bagel this morning, and I wanted to let the good people at Chow know how disappointed I was. First, there were roaches running around on the floor, which I let slide because it was the soft opening and... (4 replies, last updated by Okcfind July 30, 2009)

Still learning to bake, confused by the various recipes for these breads. Does anyone have foolproof recipes for them? There are NO decent bagels to be found here. I wanted to ask for a foolproof sourdough french bread recipe as... (3 replies, last updated by bayoucook June 19, 2009)