Best Bagels Restaurants in The Castro (94114)
4 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
#1
Bones Bagels
8.6
Small Noe Valley shop turning out naturally leavened, long-fermented bagels with a tight, glossy chew. Short rotating menu, bialys, and a few seasonal sandwiches keep lines moving and quality high.
Must-Try Dishes:
Asiago Black Pepper bagel with scallion schmear, Salted Rosemary bagel with cultured butter, Bialy with jalapeño-onion seed mix
What makes it special: Natural fermentation and tight, shiny crusts with bold seasoning.
#2
Noe Bagel
8.1
Long-running neighborhood counter baking classic New York–style bagels with straightforward schmears and hot breakfast builds. It’s a fast, affordable stop for locals on 24th Street.
Must-Try Dishes:
Everything bagel with lox & chive schmear, Egg-and-cheese bagel sandwich, Cinnamon raisin with honey-walnut cream cheese
What makes it special: Classic boil-and-bake bagels at true neighborhood prices.
Worthy Picks
#3
Rossi’s Deli
7.8
Old-school Castro deli that treats bagels like a proper sandwich platform—griddled breakfast builds and deli combos are the move. Not a bakery, but execution and value make it a local standby.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sausage, egg & cheese on everything, Bagel with lox spread and tomato, Bagel with hummus and cucumbers
What makes it special: Deli-first shop turning out hot, customizable bagel sandwiches.
7.6
Longtime Castro coffeehouse with a small bagel program and quick counter flow. Ideal for a simple toast-and-schmear or a light breakfast with coffee before the day starts.
Must-Try Dishes:
Everything bagel with chive cream cheese, Plain bagel with butter + jam, Multigrain bagel with avocado add-on
What makes it special: Neighborhood coffee spot serving simple, well-priced bagels.