Originally fromEastern Europe, the bagel was popularized in the early 20th century by Jewish communities emigrating to the United States. In New York, this round bun with a hole in the center quickly became a breakfast classic, garnished with smoked salmon, cream cheese and red onions. But today, bagels can be enjoyed in a variety of ways: sweet, savory, toasted, cold or hot.
The breads themselves are diversifying! Choose from plain, wholemeal, sesame, poppy, multigrain and even vegetable charcoal or turmeric for pretty colored breads. The bagel lends itself to every variation, every idea and every recipe!
While the most iconic version remains the smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel, there are also bagels with pastrami, turkey, roast chicken, brunch-style egg and bacon, and even vegetarian versions with avocado, fromage frais and crudités. Some gourmets even opt for sweet versions with jam, spread or peanut butter.
Since its popularization on the streets of the Big Apple, the bagel has crossed the Atlantic and found its way into coffee shops, bakeries, street-food outlets and restaurants across Paris. A delectable alternative to the classic sandwich... Here are the best places to eat a bagel in Paris!
Mensch Deli: street food that travels between New York, Eastern Europe and Canada, in the 9th arrondissement.
To travel between New York, Eastern Europe and Canada, we stay in Paris, in the 9th arrondissement, at Mensch Deli, where Léa and Sacha revisit American sandwiches with Ashkenazi influences, between bagels and homemade latkes. [Read more]
Cody's Bagel, generous bagels to go in the 7th arrondissement
On Rue de Grenelle, in the 7th arrondissement, two brothers have just opened Cody, an excellent bagel shop in the 7th arrondissement. [Read more]
Temple & Chapon, Mélanie Serre's New York-style address in the Experimental Marais hotel
On the corner of rue du Temple and rue Chapon, chef Mélanie Serre has opened a New York-style restaurant in the Experimental Marais hotel. And it's a delight. [Read more]
Alfi, quality sandwiches and good mood in the Marais
At Alfi, the sandwiches are prepared with generosity and in a good mood, just like in a real New York delicatessen. The only difference is that it's in the Marais! [Read more]
Noo-York: good, organic American hot dogs and bagels
In the Marais, a few steps from the Centre Pompidou, there is only one address for hot-dog lovers: Noo-York. At 46 rue des Gravilliers, you can find hot-dogs, bagels, milkshakes and homemade desserts, with organic and seasonal products, for small prices! [Read more]
Find the location of all these places by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
Paris delicatessens: New York-style catering restaurants
New York delicatessen restaurants, delicatessens and caterers have crossed the Atlantic to Paris. Pastrami sandwiches are yours! [Read more]
Paris delicatessens: New York-style catering restaurants
