3 Best Bagel Shops in St Louis, MO

"Baked & Boiled Bagels is a women-owned and operated shop. Alex Pifer is the owner and the chef of the shop. She was voted “Most Likely to Show Up with Bagels” by her class in The Career Academy for International Culture and Commerce at CHS. Baked & Boiled Bagels place an emphasis on seasonally and locally available ingredients, especially for their rotating, specialty bagels. Flavors such as Rosemary Sea Salt and Jalapeno Cheddar are available as the ingredients are in-season. The shop now works with local businesses to supply St. Louis with the best bagels the mid-west has to offer. Their flour blend of domestic, unbleached, and unbrominated flour includes Janie’s Mill Stone Ground flours. They also have a branch at Tower Grove Farmer’s Market.

"Einstein Bros. Bagels St Louis has been serving a delicious variety of items, including fresh salads, baked goods, egg sandwiches, soups, and, of course, tasty bagels. They take pride in offering freshly baked bagels and shmear, along with the best breakfast sandwiches made with fresh-cracked eggs and freshly brewed coffee. The friendly team at Einstein Bros. Bagels also offers fresh-squeezed juice to complement your meal. With 20 different bagel options ranging from classic plain to sweet glazed, there’s something for everyone. You can enjoy their gourmet, signature, classic, and specialty bread bagels, as well as convenient bagel boxes for sharing. Einstein Bros. Bagels also provides delivery and free Wi-Fi for customers, making this a perfect spot for both breakfast and a quick bite. They have locations in 5 different places within Missouri.

"Protzel's Delicatessen is an independently owned and operated bagel shop that was opened by Bob and Evelyn Protzel. This shop allows customers to customize their deli sandwiches in the style of New York, alongside offering coffee and bagels. They take pride in preparing their salads daily, creating gefilte fish, roasting briskets, cooking corned beef and tongue, as well as making their pickles and freshly ground horseradish. The menu includes a wide range of healthy options accompanied by various types of bagels. The deli also provides an impressive assortment of mustards and specialty items, while their bakery case offers fresh breads, bagels, and rolls, along with homemade cookies and traditional Jewish baked goods like komish bread known as mandel bread, mandel brot, komish broit, etc.