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Big Bad Bagels Old Town

Bagel Shop, Vegan Bagels, Plant Milk

Worth ordering: #1 Bagel in Rīganamed in 34 reviews

Try the Vegan in Athens bagel with vegan feta and consider adding guacamole for extra flavor.

$

Top tips

Ask about: cross-contamination Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Good to know: Expect longer wait times during busy morning hours due to limited seating.
  • You can swap cream cheese for vegan cream cheese on many bagels; just specify when ordering.
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  • The vegan banana/peanut butter shake is highly recommended.
  • Good to know: Be careful to confirm vegan cream cheese is served as occasional mix-ups have been reported.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: In athensnamed in 5 reviews

People also mention coffee, blt and feta bagel.

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Also juice, sandwich, vegetarian in barbados, smoothie and banana/peanut butter shake.

Good for

Praised for generous portions, friendly service and good value.

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Also praised for lively atmosphere, affordable, fast service and cozy atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Breakfast, lunch, coffee, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Big Bad Bagels is a casual bagel shop well-regarded for its large, fresh bagels served with multiple vegan options—especially the Vegan in Athens with vegan feta. The venue offers a range of smoothies and fresh juices alongside coffee, with clearly marked vegan items and affordable prices. It’s a popular spot for breakfast and lunch with friendly, bilingual staff, though seating is limited and it can be busy during peak hours.

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Audēju iela 10, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia

Opening hours

Monday
08:00–18:00
Tuesday
08:00–18:00
Wednesday
08:00–18:00
Thursday
08:00–18:00
Friday
08:00–18:00
Saturday
08:00–18:00
Sunday
08:00–18:00

the food

4.6 out of 5. Spinach Rating

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How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable

Ask about: Cross-contamination: ask about sauces before ordering.

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

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