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BRUEGGER'S BAGELS DURHAM

(5.0 Score)
626 9th Street,
Durham, NC 27705 Directions

Since 1983

Specialities:

✓Red Onion and Tomato ✓Toasted Bagel Specialty (flavored) Cream Cheese ✓Toasted Bagel ✓Cinnamon Toasted Bagel ✓Toasted Bagel With Lox Spread ✓Toasted Bagel With Strawberry Jam ✓Bagel With Cream Cheese ✓Cucumber ✓Tomato and Red Onion ✓Chicken ✓Bacon and Avocado Sandwich ✓Bacon ✓Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich ✓Bagel Me Club Sandwich ✓Twice Baked Hashbrown

“Bruegger's Bagels Durham specializes in crafting small-batch, New York-style bagels, along with an assortment of delectable breakfast and lunch sandwiches. The dedicated staff at Bruegger's Bagels Durham carefully bakes their bagels using 100% natural ingredients, including wheat, flour, and yeast. Their focus on quality ensures that customers are treated to gourmet, freshly baked bagels every day. Enjoy the delightful flavors of their scratch-made bagels, carefully crafted to perfection. Bruegger's Bagels Durham provides a warm and inviting environment, making it the ideal place for gatherings with family and friends. For a memorable taste experience, be sure to try their mouthwatering combination of rye bread on rye bread, pastrami, Swiss cheese, apple cider, coleslaw, and spicy brown mustard. Bruegger's Bagels Durham also offers customers catering service, delivery, and an accessible Wi-Fi facility. You can also order food via Bruegger's Bagels mobile app.”

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License #57840684

Menu:

Fresh-Baked Bagels:
Baker'S Dozen & Cream Cheese – Build Your Own $23.19
Cream Cheese Tubs $6.29
Fresh & Ready Baker'S Dozen & Cream Cheese $24.69
Bagels (3) $7.99
Single Bagel With Cream Cheese $3.19
Fresh & Ready Baker'S Dozen $19.69
Half Dozen – Build Your Own $10.59
Brunch Box $52.89
Half Dozen & Cream Cheese – Build Your Own $14.49
Single Bagel Without Cream Cheese $3.19
Baker'S Dozen – Build Your Own $17.39
Sides & Desserts:
Blueberry Muffin $3.39
Twice Baked Hashbrown $2.59
Chocolate Chip Cookie $3.69
White Chocolate Egg Sugar Cookie $4.09
Sea Salt Kettle Chips $2.59
Juices & More:
Bottled Water $3.89
Bottled Coke® $4.79
Bottled Monster Energy® $4.19
Bottled Orange Juice $4.49
Bottled Vitamin Water Xxx $4.19
Orange Juice (Small) $6.59

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Contact:

(919) 286-4900 (919) 286-7897

Mon-Sun: 6am - 2pm

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ISAAC'S BAGELS

(4.8 Score)
1003 West Chapel Hill Street,
Durham, NC 27701 Directions

Since 2021

Specialities:

✓Ham Egg and Cheese ✓Bacon Egg and Cheese ✓Sausage Egg and Cheese ✓Ham and Cheese ✓Egg and Cheese ✓Bagel and Cream Cheese ✓Avocado Toast ✓Bacon and Cheese ✓Sausage and Cheese ✓Turkey and Cheese ✓Turkey Egg and Cheese

"Isaac's Bagels offers delicious hand-rolled bagels, sandwiches, sweets, coffee, and more. The shop was founded by Isaac, who began his journey in his home kitchen in 2021, perfecting his bagel recipe with dedication. He started by sharing bagels with friends and neighbors, and today, Isaac's Bagels has grown into a passionate team of over 20 people committed to crafting beautiful food and delivering genuine hospitality. Street parking is available near the shop, and they also participate in the Durham and Cary Farmers Markets every Saturday from 8 AM to 12 PM. Isaac's Bagels offers a few outdoor tables and chairs for customers who want to enjoy their food on-site. Online ordering is also available for added convenience.

2026 Highlights: Isaac's Bagels caters from birthday parties to b’nai mitvah to post-wedding brunches."

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Menu:

BAGELS:
Single Bagel $2.75
Half Dozen Bagels $13.00
Baker'S Dozen Bagels $25.00
SWEETS:
Marshmallows (Bag) $3.00
Brown Butter Brownie $3.00
Babka Rosette $7.00
Chocolate Chip Cookie $3.00
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie $3.00
SANDWICHES:
Lox $14.00
Tomato $11.75
Ricotta and Preserves $8.00
Egg Salad $9.75
Avocado $10.50
Egg and Cheese $7.25
Bacon Egg and Cheese $9.00
Sausage Egg and Cheese $9.25

Contact:

(919) 228-8169

Tue-Fri: 7am - 1pm
Sat & Sun: 8am - 2pm
Mon: Closed

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EVERYTHING BAGELS

(4.8 Score)
530 Foster Street, Suite 1-E,
Durham, NC 27701 Directions

Since 1993

Specialities:

✓Black Lime Sea Salt ✓Spiced Fig ✓Purple Sweet Potato ✓Pretzel ✓Pecan French Toast (non-vegan) ✓Urfa and Garlic ✓Pumpernickel ✓Honey Wheat ✓Dilly Swiss ✓Italian Herb ✓Blueberry Ginger ✓Everything ✓Seaweed ✓Chicken Katsu ✓Whitefish Salad ✓Puff Pastry Wrapped Asparagus

“Everything Bagels takes pride in offering avant-garde bagel creations made with locally sourced ingredients. This shop is located in Durham Food Hall. At Everything Bagels, you can expect made-to-order bagel masterpieces carefully handcrafted and designed by their skilled artisans. Explore their menu filled with delectable gourmet bagels, avant-garde sandwiches, and exclusive bagel burgers, all made with a creative twist and a commitment to using the freshest local ingredients. The team at Everything Bagels is known for their courteous and friendly service, ensuring that every customer feels welcomed and satisfied. Enjoy the delightful experience of enjoying warm and fresh bagels served with a smile. Everything Bagels also provides catering services for various occasions, including parties, events, and birthdays, making your gatherings even more special.”

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Best Bagels in the Triangle award by Indy Week in 2021
License #2050591

Menu:

BAGELS:
Single Bagel $2.00
Half Dozen Bagels $12.00
Baker'S Dozen Bagels $22.00
CREAM CHEESES:
Bagel With Cream Cheese $4.00
4 Oz Cream Cheese $5.25
8 Oz Cream Cheese $7.75
SPREADS:
Bagel With Spread $4.25
4 Oz Spread $5.50
8 Oz Spread $8.00
Whitefish Salad (4 Oz) $7.50
Whitefish Salad (8 Oz) $11.50
BAGEL SANDWICHES:
Egg & Cheese $7.50
Breakfast Burger $11.00
Szechuan Lamb Sausage $13.00
Smoked Turkey $11.00
Lox $12.00
Lebanese Spiced Tofu $12.00
Breakfast Banh Mi $12.00
Taylor Pork Roll $11.00
Hummus Sammy $12.00
Chicken Katsu $11.00
Whitefish Salad $11.00
SIDES:
Deep River Chips $2.00

Contact:

(919) 251-8738

Mon-Fri: 6:30am - 1:30pm
Sat & Sun: 7am - 2pm

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BRUEGGER'S BAGELS DURHAM REVIEWS

I just wanted to leave a review for this store in particular. We have a standing catering order with them weekly. It’s not often you find a place that works with you in and out, around several changes and last minute notices. Tameka has been one of the best managers we’ve ever worked with at Duke to meet our expectations for weekly meetings. The order is always accurate, she goes above and beyond to make sure our order was received. If there have ever been any mishaps, she is fast to correct this and will even have someone run extra supplies over if needed. Since Covid it has been extremely difficult to get good consistent service within the food industry. Her staff remains polite and always helpful. We have held this contract almost a year now and this review is long overdue. Even on vacation, I reached out to her because the order was running late and couldn’t believe she responded. True professionalism and work ethic. 9th street Brueggers will remain our go to, as long as we continue to receive the great food and service we have thus far.

Great experience and delicious food! Ordered two bagels and a caramel cream cold brew. The bagels were amazing, especially the sausage, egg, and cheese on an asiago parmesan bagel. I was worried the cold brew would be too strong, but it was perfect! Sweet and creamy but still tasted like cold brew! Order was ready quickly and was easy to pick up. Would definitely recommend and can't wait to go back.

My first meal in North Carolina and it did not disappoint. I asked the man for recommendations as I don't eat bagels very regularly and got a very nice onion bagel with lox cream cheese onion and capers. It was delicious. Service was quick, perhaps because I got there early morning.

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ISAAC'S BAGELS REVIEWS

Isaacs is hands-down one of my top five favorite bagels I’ve ever eaten. Whether it’s the bacon egg and cheese, whitefish, egg salad, turkey sandwich, it’s all good and every bagel is an absolute knock out. My personal favorite is the spring/summer/fall/winter tomato on salt and pepper bagel. Another piece that I think is vital and why I love this place but it isn’t talked about enough is the consistency of their coffee. It’s just so good. They measure out everything for all of their coffees so the vanilla latte or Americano with simple syrup you get 8 days a week, tastes the same every day.

We got Isaac's Bagels catered for our wedding brunch. Everyone was talking about how great the bagels were and how on par Isaac's is with the best bagel spots around the country. They were perfect and it was a great way to end our wedding weekend making sure our people got good food before they hit the road.

Vegan breakfast sandwich! Isaac’s Bagels in Durham is an absolute gem! Their vegan breakfast sandwich is hands-down the best, it's flavorful, hearty, and so satisfying. And don’t even get me started on their homemade vegan cream cheese… I’m obsessed. It’s rich, tangy, and absolutely perfect on any bagel, especially their blueberry bagel.

EVERYTHING BAGELS REVIEWS

I’m a bagel lover, and everything bagels provides what I love: fresh, tasty toasted bagels, with fresh toppings. My favorite was the simple plain bagel with cream cheese, and the sesame bagel with avocado. Perfect way to start my day! Also: prices are really fair. Overall: Sensational.

My first time at Durham Food Hall. I had a toasted poppyseed bagel with vegan cream cheese, carrot "lox", capers, and red onions. Had to be the best bagel sandwich I've ever had in my life, plus it was done super quick. My order almost went to the wrong customer but that was corrected right away. Friendly and fast service. This place just made DFH my new obsession.

Lovely foodhall experience with multiple restaurants contained along their aromatic arrogance. This particular day the Univ of Michigan girls sport team was en masse and the vibe was lively. This was my very first foray into smoked salmon with crème cheese in a bagel. If was skeptical but two bites convinced me. I am not a fan of bagels or fish but somehow I enjoyed this and will get it again. So smokey, bagel toasted just right. See my pics, they do not do it justice.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

BRUEGGER'S BAGELS DURHAM Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Social Media: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Pricing: 10
Real Discounts: 10
Responsiveness: 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ISAAC'S BAGELS Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Experience: 8
Review Analysis: 9
Social Media: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Complete Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Reviews Study: 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

EVERYTHING BAGELS Total Inspection Points: 114/120
Contact Info: 8
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Reviews Study: 9
Social Media: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Complete Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Video: 10