Where to find the best bagels in Columbia

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Bagel sandwich from Carolina Cafe | Photo via @badnbrunchy

Happy Friday, Cola + happy National Bagel Day. 🥯

Recently, reader Adam B. asked us where to find the best breakfast bagels in town. The question made us realize we’d never dug into the world of bagels in Columbia, so we asked for your input to find everything we could. Check out these local spots with some of the best bagels in town.

Carolina Cafe | 925 Sumter St. | Menu

“Carolina Cafe. Everything bagel, twice toasted, with veggie cream cheese is *chef’s kiss*” – @bethfadeley

Curiosity Coffee Bar | 2327 Main St. | Menu, has a gluten-free and several vegan options

“@curiositycoffeebar !!! And vegan options too !” – @elidi123

Bruegger’s Bagels | 4601 Forest Dr. + 945 Lake Murray Blvd., Irmo | Menu

Piecewise Coffee | 2001 State St., Cayce | Menu

“Piecewise Coffee! Sesame or plain bagel with scallion cream cheese 😛” – @kelsey_earnest

Drip Coffee on Main | 1441 Main St. | Menu

“Tuscan herb bagels 😍😍” – @ktcollinss

College Grounds Cafe and Bakery | 1217 College St. | Menu

Cream N Sugar Coffee House + Bagels | 7201 Two Notch Rd.

Crust Bakehouse | 2701 Rosewood Dr. Suite B | Offers fresh bagel specials

The Gourmet Shop | 724 Saluda Ave. | Menu

Cafe Strudel | 300 State St., West Columbia + 309 S. Lake Dr., Lexington | Menu

Market on Main | 1320 Main St. #150 | An everything bagel sandwich (complete with Canadian bacon + a sunny-side-up egg) is on the brunch menu

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Brunch Bagel | Photo via COLAtoday

The Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli | 2617 Devine St. | Menu

Loveland Coffee | 7475 Carlisle St., Irmo

Did we miss your favorite, local bagel stop? Send us an email and let us know.

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