Bagel shops in Tucson, Arizona, provide not just great breakfast alternatives, but healthy and delicious lunch and dinner options. With each shop offering dozens of flavors and toppings, even repeat visits give hundreds of tasty options. Though many local cafes offer full pastry cases, for the guide to best bagels in Tucson, these top three shops are masters of their craft.
1. Bruegger’s Bagels
Tucson Weekly’s “Best of Tuscon” guide has listed Bruegger’s Bagels as Tucson’s best bagel shop for the last 10 years running. With 10 locations around Tucson, Bruegger’s bagels are kettle-boiled onsite. Though each location’s hours vary, a few offer extended hours to enjoy their full menu that boast salads, sandwiches, and catering services.
Offering later hours:
1064 N. Campbell Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85719
520-325-4567
Mon-Fri: 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sat-Sun: 5:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Writer’s Pick: With a sharp blend of seasonings, the Everything bagel, toasted with “Garden Veggie” cream cheese and lox, is a favorite salty and savory breakfast.
2. Einstein Bros. Bagels
Einstein’s currently has four Tucson locations. Einstein’s menu includes gourmet bagels, pastries, sandwiches, salads and catering. Einstein’s bagels are fresh baked at each location. The Einstein chain also offer a variety of coffees and specialty drinks they’ve branded as Darn Good Coffee.
The Newest location:
4105 N Oracle Road
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 441-5890
Mon -Fri: 5am to 5pm
Sat: 6am to 5pm
Sun: 6am to 4pm
www.einsteinbros.com
Writer’s Pick: As part of Einstein’s gourmet options, the Apple Cinnamon, toasted with plain cream cheese, tastes like warm dutch-apple pie. There’s no need for the fancy latte options; Einstein’s fresh brewed coffee is a must-have bagel companion.
3. Arizona Bagel & Deli
Arizona Bagel is a family owned business that has been locally owned and operated for more than 10 years. They offered a variety of soups and bagel sandwiches. For easy service, orders can be called or faxed in for pick-up.
Downtown location:
177 N Church Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520)623-3300
Mon-Fri: 6:30am to 3:30pm
www.azbageldeli.com
Writer’s Pick: For a quick lunch, it’s the Sylvia Supreme–homemade chicken salad with a jalapeno kick, and on a muenster bagel.
