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Bagels by the Sea: A Guide to Bagels in Maine
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items Not every day is one for the sweet tooths among us, sometimes you just want a perfectly crafted and baked bagel with a crisp outside and chewy inside (a delicious cream cheese schmear never hurt anyone either). These are the spots I recommend if you'...
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Portland Area
NOT Portland
Portland Area
It's a foodie destination; don't act so surprised.
If you're in the Portland/SoPo area and you haven't been to Scratch, what the heck are you even doing?! Scratch does everything well, including the bagels. Just be warned, they go fast, particularly on the weekends.
Scratch Baking Co.
If you're craving an authentic bagel and schmear a la Jewish Deli vibe, Rose Foods is your best bet in the Portland area. Good – if not exceptional – bagels with the best yummy lox selection around.
Rose Foods
One of the newest games in town, Blue House Bagel knocks it out of the park. Only available for preorder (this isn't a large operation!), but WELL WORTH IT. If I could chose only one option to recommend, this is it. Must try.
Blue House Bagels
This one is part of a chain, but unlike many chains, the food actually stands on business. I'll admit I was skeptical of Popup Bagels when it first opened but I get it now. The salt bagels are particularly good here, as recommended by my teen daughte...
PopUp Bagels | Fresh Artisan Bagels & Signature Schmears
One of the trendiest stretches in Maine, Washington Street in Portland is home to a complete culinary experience from morning to night. Start your day at Forage Market and a delicious Forage Bagel. Lewiston also has a location.
Forage Market
Just a hop, skip, and a jump from Portland, The Sweet Spot in Gray is a delicious way to sidestep the hustle and bustle of Portland in the summer. Traditionalists swear by their bagels.
The Sweet Spot
You can't shake a stick in Portland without hiting yet another top notch bakery and Big Sky Bread Company is no exception. While their sourdough bread is a star, the bagels are solid as well. Definitely worth grabbing one or several if you're stoppin...
Big Sky Bread Company
NOT Portland
Sometimes you need to travel outside the “big city” to get your bagel fix.
When your travels take you to or through Maine's capital city of Augusta, I highly recommend checking out the fabulous bagels at Sand Hill. They also do the best bagels and lox in the state, but don't tell Rose Foods.
Sand Hill Bagel
Did I prematurely crown Sand Hill the king of Maine bagels and lox? Yes, perhaps I did. If you're within driving distance of Northport (just south of Belfast), you MUST go to Spark Bagel. These might be the best bagels in the state, will just have to...
Spark Bagel - Sourdough Bagels in Waldo, Co. Maine.
Southern Maine's hottest little metropolis is also home to some of my favorite bagels…. ever. They'll surprise you with the perfect blend of crispy char on the outside and squishy goodness inside (woodfired baking is amazing).
Rover Bagel
About 20 minutes north of Portland, you'll find the little town of Brunswick and Dutchman's Wood-Fired Bagel shop. Tucked into a revitalized textile mile (because of course, it's so very Maine), this little shop churns out some of the best bagels in ...
Dutchman's
Heading west from Portland, you'll drive through Windham and on to Naples on the far side of Sebago Lake. Naples is freaking adorable on it's own, but also has some yummy culinary treats to offer, including the awesome bagels at Sebagel (see what the...
Sebagel
Further south in Kennebunkport is KPort Bagel, a solid choice if you're in the area and looking to enjoy a bagel and/or breakfest sandwich.
KPort Bagel | Kennebunk ME - Facebook
Actually a small local chain, Sunrise Bagel is bringing big bagel energy to central Maine. No need to drive to Portland for delicious chewy bagel goodness, Sunrise has you covered.
Sunrise Bagel - Waterville, ME
Further north in Bangor is Bagel Central, proving that Bangor doesn't lack for great food options. This place does breakfast sandwiches that'll change your life.
Bagel Central