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Holesome Fun: Five Places to Eat and Source Bagels in Beijing

Robynne T. theBeijinger 2019-08-09

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The time when Beijing was a barren wasteland when it came to good bread is long gone and we lucky Beijingers can now stuff ourselves silly with styles of dough from all around the world. Case in point: bagels. Whether you want to buy and fill your own, or indulge in a toasty, cheesy bagelwich, these five venues have got the (w)holesome good stuff.

There Will Be Bread


There Will Be Bread's bagels, usually available in plain, sesame, and everything flavors, are lighter and less dense than a traditional bagel but do still boast a little of that requisite chewy texture. The plain bagel is actually made with wholemeal flour, which gives it an extra layer of flavor and texture. The bagels are also a little pricy at around RMB 20 each but all that being said, There Will Be Bread's central location and proximity to other stores like April Gourmet makes it a convenient spot to satisfy your bagel habit (you can also order for delivery via Meituan).


The Rug


Long a favorite of the Beijing brunch crowd, The Rug's bagel offerings won't necessarily win any points for authenticity but they will certainly satisfy your inner Instagrammer. Take the "Three Times the Fun Farmers' Market Brunch" (RMB 128) for example. This picturesque plate features three half bagels, one topped with shrimp and avocado, one topped with smoked salmon and cream cheese, and one topped with mushrooms and veggies.


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Green Cow City Cafe


Another of Beijing's long-time bagel purveyors, Green Cow City Cafe has gained plenty of fans over the years for its simple yet tasty bagels, available in flavors like sesame, onion, and jalapeño-cheddar. For the perfect late breakfast, go for a toasted bagel with cinnamon and walnut cream cheese or classic smoked salmon and cream cheese. This coupled with a commitment to using homegrown or organic produce where possible make Green Cow City Cafe a good choice for the conscious bagel consumer.


The Bake Shop


Some of the best bagels in Beijing come from delivery-only bakery The Bake Shop. The bagels hit the right balance of soft and chewy, while the topping of roasted onions, sesame seeds, and sea salt makes them deliciously savory. At RMB 54 for five, they're competitively priced for a handmade product. Order for delivery via their WeChat mini program (search for 老面发酵 lǎo miàn fāxiào) between 9am and 4pm or add them on WeChat via thebakeshop.

The Daily Bagel


The Daily Bagel has relocated several times over the past couple of years, finally settling in Maizidian. Through all this, they have retained a deservedly loyal following for their authentic New York-style bagels and, more importantly, their creative, indulgent bagel sandwiches. Our favorite is the Tokyo Morning (RMB 65), a Japanese-inspired twist on the traditional smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel, adding on ume-shiso cream cheese, avocado, and nori, although the broccoli melt (RMB 50) with mozzarella and romesco sauce comes a close second.


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