Seattle, USA · NY-Style Bagels, Vegan Schmears
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Worth ordering: #1 Bagel
Best vegan bagel, ranked globally Best vegan Bagel
Hey Bagel in Seattle makes the best vegan bagel we've found anywhere. Most of the top 10 are omnivore restaurants that happen to make exceptional vegan bagel — across 7 different cities. Below that, 114 restaurants ranked in 10 cities. New York City has the most options with 50 places.
Global top 10
The 10 best vegan bagel we've ever logged
Ranked by signature dish quality, not by overall venue rating. A high-rating restaurant where bagel is an afterthought will sit below a lower-rated place that nails it.
New York City, USA · NYC Bagels, Vegan Schmears
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Worth ordering: #1 Bagel
Budapest, Hungary · Bagel Shop, Vegan Bagels
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Worth ordering: #1 Bagel
New York City, USA · Bagels, Vegan Schmear
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Worth ordering: #4 Bagel
The Hague, Netherlands · New York Bagels, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #1 Bagel
Boston, USA · Bakery, Vegan Bagels
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Worth ordering: #1 Bagel
Melbourne, Australia · Bagels, Vegan Cream Cheese
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Worth ordering: #1 Bagel
Melbourne, Australia · Bagels, Vegan Lox & Truffle
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Worth ordering: #2 Bagel
Seattle, USA · Bagels, Vegan Cream Cheese
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Worth ordering: #2 Bagel
Nashville, USA · Bagel Cafe, Vegan Spreads
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Worth ordering: #1 Bagel
By city
Vegan Bagel in 10 cities
Tap a city for the local rankings: every venue scored on this dish specifically, not on the rest of the menu.
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FAQ
Questions about vegan bagel
Where is the best vegan bagel in the world?
Hey Bagel in Seattle. It's not a vegan restaurant, but its vegan bagel scored highest out of 114 places across 10 cities. Runner-up: Tompkins Square Bagels | Union Square Bagel Shop in New York City.
Which cities have the best vegan bagel?
By sheer number of good options: New York City (50), Melbourne (15), Boston (9). But smaller cities can punch above their weight — a city with 5 places might have a higher average quality than one with 50.
Are these all vegan restaurants?
No. Some of the top-ranked places are fully vegan, but many are regular restaurants that happen to make really good vegan bagel. Each listing shows a Vegan Friendliness grade (A–E) so you know what to expect before you go.
How are these ranked?
Each restaurant is scored on how good their vegan bagel specifically is — not their overall rating. A 4.2-star restaurant with incredible vegan bagel will rank above a 4.8-star place where it's an afterthought.