updated january 26, 2023
How do you take your bagel? A little schmear, lox, or maybe a sandwich? We've rounded up some of San Antonio's best restaurants and bakeries offering all that and more.
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6458 N. New Braunfels, San Antonio, TX 78209
The options seem endless over at Boss Bagel. Choose from their wide variety of daily-made bagels in the form of a savory sandwich like The Dirty Texan, The Classic (pictured: bacon, a fried egg, and cheese), or a sweet schmear like strawberry preserve, Nutella, or cinnamon honey. They even have tofu schmears! Order online or call 210-504-4888 for pickup, open Tuesday-Friday: 7a-2p and Saturday-Sunday: 8a-2p.
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image via instagram/chiacobagelanddeli
10918 Wurzbach #132, San Antonio, TX 78230
The beauty of Chicago Bagel & Deli is not only can you get great bagels with toppings, omelets, or as a sandwich but they also serve up deli favs like pastrami on rye, Big Al's Ruben, plus Chicago style hotdogs and meat by the pound. Order online for pickup or delivery via DoorDash or call 210-691-2245. Open Wednesday-Saturday: 7a-3p, Sunday: 7a-2pm.
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image via facebook/nadlersbakery
1621 Babcock Road, San Antonio, TX 78229
Nadler's has been sharing quality baked goods and services to the Alamo City since 1963! Enjoy their plain or everything bagel from the bakery or the lox plate (pictured). Call 210-340-1021 for pickup, dine-in also available. Open Monday-Friday: 8a-4p, Saturday: 9a-4p.
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image via facebook/maxandlouiesdiner
226 West Bitters Rd, San Antonio, TX 78216
It's already in the name, Max and Louie's offers NY style bagels with smoked fish, omelets and scrambles, even bagel chips to top their Big Salads. Call 210-483-7600 to order to-go, dine-in available, or order delivery via Favor. Open daily 8a-8p.
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8403 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
If you're looking for some adventurous bagel sandwiches, Wild Barley is the place for you. Try some seriously stacks sandos like the Pastrami Barbacoa (Sundays only), The Missing Link (Smoke Shack 100% Beef Hot Link Sausage, fried egg, grilled veggies, swiss, jalapeño & onion cream cheese), or the classic Pizza Bagel.
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9839 Balboa Island, San Antonio, TX 78245
This small business baker has a variety of goodies including bagels like garlic, Everything, Jalapeño Cheddar, and more! They can even do special orders. Available for pickup and delivery.
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4025 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX 78209
One of The Hayden's favorites is the classic Bagel and Lox. We're talking a toasted Everything bagel, beet cured Nova lox, and the rest of the works. Available during breakfast, brunch, and breakfast for dinner Tuesday through Sunday.
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image via facebook/bubbysJSF
12730 Northwest Military Highway, Suite 101 San Antonio, TX 78231
Opening November 14th! Bubby's will be serving bagels, bialys, challah, babka, chopped liver, whitefish salad, matza ball soup, and more!
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1112 S St Mary's St., San Antonio, TX 78210
One of Kulture Kafe's most popular items is their decadent Jalapeño Cheddar Bagel! Pictured above, it includes Black Forest Ham, pepper jack cheese, eggs, and avocado. Or they have handmade plain and blueberry! Order online or check them out Monday-Saturday.
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