Celebrate National Bagel Day in Dallas: Top Bagel Spots for Fresh, Delicious Choices
Dallas residents have long lamented the scarcity of bagel options in the city. For years, the only places to find a dense, chewy bagel were a handful of bakeries, a grocery‑store deli, or a chain shop. But as Bob Dylan said, the times, they are a‑changin.
The pandemic ushered in two new bagel shops, with more on the horizon. Add that to a long‑time favorite and several delis across the metroplex, and you have plenty of places to grab a bagel and a schmear for National Bagel Day on Jan. 15.
Shug's Bagels
3020 Mockingbird Lane
Founded less than a year ago by SMU graduate Jason Shugrue and his friend Preston Paine, Shug's Bagels has quickly become a neighborhood staple. The duo opened the shop after noting a shortage of bagel spots during Shugrue's college days in New York.
Claiming the title “The Bagel That Dallas Deserves,” the menu features classic breakfast items—eggs, bacon, and hash browns—served on a French‑toast bagel dusted with powdered sugar. For those watching carbs, the Flaguel bagel offers a lighter option, while the Nova Lox on an Everything Bagel delivers the quintessential New York lox experience.
Customers can also pick up deli‑cut meats, chicken salad, pimento cheese, and a selection of small‑tub lox from the to‑go deli case.
Lenore's Handmade Bagel Company
Online Store
Founded during the pandemic by Jessica and Seth Brammer, Lenore's Handmade Bagel Company is Dallas’ answer to Texas‑rooted quality. Their bagels are baked with stone‑ground, Texas‑grown wheat from a mill near Austin, giving each loaf a distinct nutty flavor that supports local farmers.
Available in five varieties—poppy seed, sesame, plain, everything, and salt—the highlight is the homemade cream cheese. Signature spreads include balsamic‑onion cream cheese, gravlax cream cheese, and roasted‑tomato‑caper cream cheese.
Although the company has no brick‑and‑mortar storefront, bagels can be ordered for pickup or delivery on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The online store opens for orders several times a week, and customers can join the Secret Bagel Club by texting “bagels” to 214‑480‑4627 to receive updates on the next ordering window. Lenore's bagels are also stocked at local coffee shops such as Houndstooth Coffee, Fiction Coffee, and Bonton Coffee House.
Benny's Bagels
1901 Skillman Street
Benny's has been serving hand‑made, New York‑style bagels in Lakewood for over three decades. Each bagel is boiled, seeded, and prepared by hand daily.
The shop offers traditional flavors and unique varieties such as asiago cheese, blueberry, jalapeño cheese, and cranberry oat. Cream cheese spreads range from jalapeño and spinach to garlic‑herb, honey‑almond‑apricot, strawberry, cinnamon‑raisin‑walnut, and onion‑chive. The deli also offers sandwiches, wraps, and breakfast items for those who want a complete meal.
Deli‑News
17062 Preston Road
Despite its strip‑mall location in North Dallas, Deli‑News delivers an authentic New York‑style deli experience. The menu features Russian‑Jewish staples like latkes, kugels, matzo ball soup, homemade gefilte fish, and hearty sandwiches.
Its bagel selection takes the classic Bagel & Lox to new heights, with house‑cured salmon, fresh cream cheese, and a chewy interior that pairs perfectly with the crunchy crust. A must‑try is the Pastrami Rueben on freshly baked New York‑style rye bread, topped with sauerkraut and melted Swiss cheese.
