Bongiorno Bagels
Gilbert
Run by three generations of a New York family, Bongiorno Bagels brings authentic East Coast baking to Arizona. They famously replicate New York City water, kettle-boil their bagels, and bake them in a vintage 30-year-old revolving oven. Visitors can expect heavily stacked meat and cheese breakfast and lunch sandwiches served on freshly baked bagels.
Commenters overwhelmingly consider Bongiorno Bagels the best bagel shop in Arizona, frequently stating the bagels genuinely rival authentic New York originals. Former East Coasters especially appreciate the effort to replicate NYC water, making it a destination spot that locals are more than happy to drive out to Gilbert for.
- Order the East Coast style bagel sandwiches loaded with meats and cheeses.
- Experience genuine NY texture thanks to kettle boiling and replicated NYC water.
- Expect baked goods prepared in a vintage 30-year-old revolving oven.
- Plan for a drive out to Gilbert, as locals consider it a destination spot.
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