4 Must-visit Metro Detroit Bagel Shops

Consider one of these eateries for a quick breakfast.
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Photograph courtesy of New York Bagel

Sure, you can toast a store-bought bagel at home or stop by a corporate chain for a mass-produced pick, but there’s nothing like indulging in a bagel from a small, local shop that takes pride in crafting the best tasting option possible.

From storied family businesses to eateries putting unique spins on the breakfast staple, here are four metro Detroit bagel shops serving up flavorful fare.

Eastside Bagel

This family-owned business has everything from bagels, sandwiches, smoothies, and coffee that is good for breakfast and lunch. Eastside Bagel never steams their bagels. Instead, bagels are water-boiled and hearth-baked to achieve the best tasting results. Serving their customers for two decades, they offer an extensive menu featuring egg and sausage bagel sandwiches, chicken Caesar salads, ham and Swiss sandwiches, and even pizza bagels. If you can’t decide what to pick, a single bagel paired with the shop’s fresh whipped or flavored cream cheese is always a safe bet. Eastside Bagel, ; 586-775-8820; .

New York Bagel

New York Bagel has three metro Detroit locations and carries bagels, sandwiches, and even bagels for dogs. The 2019 Best of Detroit-winning shop, which has been operating for more than 100 years, makes its bagels from scratch, and they contain no trans-fats, preservatives, dairy, or peanut products. Some flavors include sesame, cinnamon sugar, blueberry, and whole wheat. New York bagel also hosts bagel sales at local schools to help raise funds for special classroom projects, activities, and materials. Visit for locations.

Detroit Bagel Factory

In business for more than 55 years, the Detroit Bagel makes delicious bagels in small batches that are sold hours β€” sometimes even minutes β€” fresh out of the oven. Alongside its award-winning bagels, the shop offers deli staples such as hot corned beef and turkey sandwiches. The homemade whipped cream cheese complements the wide variety of bagel flavors including mozzarella, pumpernickel, and chocolate chip. Every Tuesday is bagel day at the Detroit Bagel Factory, so enjoy a special dozen bagels for only $10. Detroit Bagel Factory, ; 248-482-2435; .

Detroit Institute of Bagels

After closing its doors at the height of the pandemic, Detroit Institute of Bagels (DIB) made a comeback in the old location of Ochre Bakery in Core Town. DIB offers both baked and boiled bagels in flavors like cinnamon raisin, poppy seed, and chocolate chip along with breakfast sandwiches, handmade Jewish Bread, coffee, and more. The Detroit Institute of Bagels, ; 313-512-8292; .

Looking for even more eateries to try for breakfast? Check out our list of local brunch spots, and places to have Eggs Benedict for more.Μύ

This post has been updated for 2024.Μύ

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