Chattanooga’s coffee scene? We’ve got you covered. Chattanooga’s fresh bagel scene? Not so much. The Scenic City isn’t necessarily known for having New York-style bagels readily available for your morning commute.
We can’t blame Nooga , there’s something about that NYC water + years of craft that make Brooklyn bagels to die for.
Reader David G. asked us where you can find a good, fresh bagel here in town — bonus points if the spot has pumpernickel.
Not to worry, several local bakeries + cafés offer this breakfast delicacy.
Here are 8 spots where you can get everything your bagel-loving self desires.
🥯 Niedlov’s Cafe & Bakery | 215 E. Main St.
Offers cinnamon raisin, everything, + plain bagels with your choice of spread. During breakfast you can also order a Lox and bagel sandwich or sub a bagel for other breakfast sandwiches.
Pro tip: Editor Brianna’s favorite bagel is Niedlov’s everything bagel paired with vegan cream cheese from Sleepyhead Coffee. “The fennel gives it something special and I think it has the perfect density.”
🥯 Mean Mug Coffeehouse | Various locations.
Offers smoked salmon on an everything bagel, seasonal bagel options, and sub an everything bagel as your carb of choice for a variety of breakfast sandwiches.
🥯 Rembrandt’s Coffee House | 204 High St.
Offers plain, herb, and multigrain bagels as your choice of bread for breakfast sandwiches.
🥯 Milk & Honey | 1501 Long St.
Offers a Nova Lox bagel, bagel options as your breakfast sandwich base + a bagel with cream cheese as a side.
🥯 Mindy B’s Deli | 828 Georgia Ave.
Offers a fresh baked plain or everything bagel to be paired with a variety of options for a breakfast sandwich or served with butter or cream cheese.
Shoutout to Josh B. who put this spot on our radar + shared that the restaurant brings in bagels from NYC.
🥯River Street Deli | 151 River St.
Offers nova lox on a bagel + daily specials on a toasted NYC bagel.
🥯 Frothy Monkey | 1400 Market St.
Offers a bacon, egg, and cheddar sandwich on a plain bagel for breakfast.
Pro tip: Editor Kristen suggests adding the avocado mash for $2. It’s extra, but it’s absolutely worth it.
🥯Common House | 1517 Mitchell Ave.
Offers made-from-scratch bagels Thursdays only from 8-11 a.m., paired with spreads like cultured butter, smoked salmon, or classic cream cheese.