Top Bagels In Denver
(credit: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for NYCWFF)For a breakfast option that's easy to grab and eat on the go, a bagel is perfect. With crispy outer layers wrapped around a doughy center, these tasty treats are great with schmear or on their own. If you're a bagel lover who is looking for your next favorite spot, check out one of these bagel shops. With many flavor options and authentic taste, these are the places that true bagel lovers turn to when they want a bagel.
1600 Stout St.
Denver, CO 80202
(720) 932-8787
www.tuscanycoffee.com
For more than 20 years, Tuscany Coffee and Deli has offered breakfast and coffee to those living and working downtown. Its location on 16th and Stout is conveniently accessible straight off the light rail, and it's also close to the Convention Center and Denver's financial district. Its fresh baked bagels are never stale and always delicious. Made from scratch, these kosher bagels are a step up from much of the competition, and they are just as good plain as they are with cream cheese. Since many customers work in the area, employees are adept at moving the line without being abrupt, so you'll get your friendly service while still making it to work on time.
725 E. 26th Ave.
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 440-9880
www.rosenbergsbagels.com
With 13 varieties of fresh made bagels, Rosenberg's is worth checking out. Opened by New Jersey native Joshua Pollack, Rosenberg's is a great place for anyone looking for an authentic, New York-style bagel. Each variety of bagel is perfect with a crispy crust and a soft, doughy inside, and you really don't need to add toppings. If you choose to add cream cheese or any other toppings, Rosenberg's has a good variety. It is also a deli and makes some great sandwiches and other deli fare if you want to stop in for lunch.
550 Grant St., Suite D
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 733-7331
www.moesbroadwaybagel.com
Another excellent source for fresh baked bagels, Moe's offers up the flavor with quick and friendly service. Moe's is also owned by a New York native, familiar with the "right" texture and flavor of the perfect bagel. For people who enjoy experimenting with flavor, Moe's offers 15 types of cream cheese from plain to a bacon horseradish flavor. Since opening its original Boulder location, Moe's Broadway Bagel has expanded to five locations: three in Boulder and two in Denver. The Alamo Placita location is always packed, so chances are high that your bagel will be fresh.
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4800 Baseline Road
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 554-0193
bigdaddybagels.comcastbiz.net
Big Daddy Bagels has a wide selection of bagel flavors and endless combinations of toppings. With an intriguing menu that includes green chili bagels, this shop does an excellent job combining traditional New York style bagels with the Southwestern flavor that is so popular in the Denver area. It also has a wide selection of vegetarian and vegan options as well, and the coffee is delicious. The relaxed and laid back staff is very welcoming and helpful, and this is a pretty nice place in which to work through breakfast. Big Daddy Bagels also has locations in Lafayette, Golden and Longmont, so check out the location closest to you.
6439 E. Hampden Ave.
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 756-6667
www.bageldeli.com
The Bagel Deli & Restaurant is one of the oldest in Denver, so it's not surprising that the owners have perfected the menu. Its vast selection of bagels and toppings are made to perfection and are among the most popular in the city. This restaurant is creative with its offerings, pairing simple bagels with other traditional breakfast staples, such as its Bagel-rito. Its deli sandwiches feature generous portions of toppings, so you won't feel like you're eating a loaf of bread with a sprinkle of pastrami. The restaurant does get crowded on the weekends, so be prepared to wait for a table.
