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Best Bagels Restaurants in Ridgewood

4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

Our Top Pick
Baker's Dozen Bagels
Bagel-and-schmear execution that stays reliable day to day.

Notable Picks

$ Ridgewood Bagels, Sandwiches
A Ridgewood staple that’s most satisfying when you treat it like a bagel-first shop: pick a good flavor, add a strong cream cheese, and keep the order focused. It’s a dependable move for grab-and-go mornings and simple breakfast sandwiches that don’t try to be trendy.
Must-Try Dishes: Sesame bagel with plain cream cheese, Everything bagel with scallion cream cheese, Bacon, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel
What makes it special: Bagel-and-schmear execution that stays reliable day to day.

Worthy Picks

$ Ridgewood Bagels
A neighborhood bagel counter that works best for quick breakfast sandwiches and a straightforward bagel-with-schmear routine. It’s a practical stop when you want something warm, filling, and familiar without turning breakfast into a production.
Must-Try Dishes: Everything bagel with scallion cream cheese, Bacon, egg, and cheese on a bagel, Plain bagel with cream cheese
What makes it special: Straight-ahead bagels and breakfast sandwiches built for speed.
$$ Ridgewood Bakery, Breakfast
A corner cafe setup where the baked-goods program shines most as a morning companion to coffee rather than a destination pastry case. Go with one seasonal baked item plus something simple and savory if you’re turning it into breakfast.
Must-Try Dishes: Mixed berry muffin, Chocolate chip cookie, Seasonal baked goods (rotating)
What makes it special: Coffee-forward corner shop with scratch-made seasonal baked goods.
$$ Ridgewood Bagels, Donuts
A café-first spot where bagels function as the supporting lane—best for a coffee-and-bagel reset in a sit-and-stay room. Treat it like a focused order: one bagel sandwich or a bagel with cream cheese, plus a drink, and you’ll get the strongest version of the experience.
Must-Try Dishes: Bagel with scallion cream cheese, Egg-and-cheese bagel sandwich, Lox-style bagel sandwich
What makes it special: Coffee-shop bagel stops with a strong sit-and-work vibe.