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5 Best Bagel Shops in Seattle (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Seattle's bagel shops have quietly built serious followings, and the busiest name on this page has logged over 1,500 Google reviews, more than any other spot here. Several shops below sit at 4.7 stars or higher, tight enough that the real differences come down to bagel style, not quality.

Short answer: The Crumpet Shop and Mt. Bagel both hold the top rating on this page at 4.7 stars, though The Crumpet Shop specializes in crumpets rather than bagels and carries far more reviews (1,538 versus 346). Among dedicated bagel shops, Hey Bagel (4.4, 521 reviews) and Oxbow Bakery (4.5, 453 reviews) round out the list. Most bagels here run around $1 to $20 for a bagel with a spread, based on what customers report.
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Seattle's Bagel Shortlist, Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 The Crumpet Shop 4.7 ★ 1,538 Crumpets, not bagels, since 1976 View ›
2 Eltana 4.2 ★ 776 Wood-fired, Mediterranean-style bagels View ›
3 Hey Bagel 4.4 ★ 521 Fresh-baked, University Village View ›
4 Oxbow Bakery 4.5 ★ 453 Bagels plus a full bakery-cafe menu View ›
5 Mt. Bagel 4.7 ★ 346 Classic hand-rolled bagels, no toasting View ›
5 Best Bagel Shops in Seattle (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

The Crumpet Shop logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

The Crumpet Shop

4.71,538 Google reviews

The Crumpet Shop is a Pike Place Market institution that has served the greater Seattle area since 1976. Its specialty is British-style crumpets, both savory and sweet, served with unlimited tea refills, not traditional bagels. It is the most-reviewed name on this page by a wide margin, though customers are coming here for a different bread entirely.

What people praise

  • Wide variety of savory and sweet crumpet toppings
  • Unlimited tea refills included
  • Fast, friendly service even during busy Pike Place hours
  • Fresh crumpets made visibly on-site

Worth knowing

  • Seating is small and fills up quickly
  • Cashless business, which a few customers found inconvenient
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume1,538 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · hours
Rating breakdown80% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth including here for scale and consistency, but know before you go: this is a crumpet shop, not a bagel shop. If you specifically want a bagel, look to the dedicated bagel shops below instead.

Website Directions

1503 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Eltana logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

Eltana

4.2776 Google reviews

Eltana is a Capitol Hill bagel shop known for hand-rolled, wood-fired bagels boiled in honey water and baked in a large wood-seasoned oven. It serves Mediterranean-inspired spreads like za'atar scallion and spicy garlic alongside more traditional options, plus locally roasted coffee. It also runs a program letting customers buy a meal for a family in need.

What people praise

  • Distinctive wood-fired preparation and honey-water boil
  • Wide range of Mediterranean-inspired spreads not found elsewhere on this list
  • Community give-back program built into the menu
  • Generous cream cheese portions praised repeatedly

Worth knowing

  • At least one customer described a stale bagel on a repeat visit
  • Parking near the Capitol Hill location can be tight
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume776 · 92th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown57% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most distinctive bagel here on flavor and method, with a loyal following, though it holds the lowest rating among the dedicated bagel shops on this list.

Website Book now+1206-724-0660 Directions

1538 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Hey Bagel logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Hey Bagel

4.4521 Google reviews

Hey Bagel is a University Village bagel shop from the founder of Rubinstein Bagels, serving bagels baked fresh throughout the day that are never toasted or made into sandwiches. It won a 2026 Bagelfest West bagel championship according to its own site. Customers describe long but fast-moving lines, especially on weekends.

What people praise

  • Bagels baked fresh all day rather than in one morning batch
  • Wide range of house-made cream cheese flavors
  • Fast-moving line despite steady crowds
  • Named a Bagelfest West bagel champion

Worth knowing

  • Popularity means a wait, sometimes 10 to 30 minutes at peak times
  • At least one customer found the bagels underwhelming relative to the hype
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume521 · 76th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown74% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong, well-reviewed pick for straightforward, fresh-baked bagels without sandwiches or toasting, though the wait can be real during busy hours.

Website Book now+1206-517-9962 Directions

4610 Village Ct NE, Seattle, WA 98105

Oxbow Bakery logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Oxbow Bakery

4.5453 Google reviews

Oxbow Bakery is a Montlake neighborhood bakery and cafe near the University of Washington, serving bagels with spreads alongside pizza, quiche and coffee. It combines a bakery counter with a separate barista station, and hosts jazz shows on Fridays. Reviewers describe the bagel as a genuine standout rather than an afterthought to the rest of the menu.

What people praise

  • Bagels praised as fresh and flavorful alongside a broader bakery-cafe menu
  • Spacious, industrial-style seating with ample outlets and clean restrooms
  • Live jazz shows on Fridays
  • Separate bakery and coffee stations reduce wait times for each

Worth knowing

  • A few customers found prices steep for the portion size
  • One reviewer described an over-toasted garlic bagel, though this was an isolated report
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume453 · 66th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown73% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good choice if you want a bagel as part of a wider cafe visit rather than a bagel-only stop, with a comfortable space to sit and work.

Website+1206-322-6617 Directions

2307 24th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112

Mt. Bagel logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Mt. Bagel

4.7346 Google reviews

Mt. Bagel is a small Montlake-area bagel shop that bakes and boils bagels without slicing, toasting or turning them into sandwiches. It operates limited hours, Tuesday through Sunday from 9am to 2pm, and offers online preordering. Customers describe long lines that move quickly and bagels that sell out on busy days.

What people praise

  • Ties for the highest rating on this page among all shops listed
  • Preordering available online to skip the wait
  • Customers repeatedly describe the texture as chewy without being tough
  • Distinctive flavors like minced garlic baked into the crust

Worth knowing

  • Limited hours and days compared to other shops on this list
  • A few customers wanted the bagels served warmer at opening
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume346 · 55th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Ties for the top rating on this list and earns some of the most detailed, enthusiastic reviews of any bagel shop here. Preorder if you can, since the shorter hours mean it can sell out.

Website Directions

801 26th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the shop’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Seattle bagel and bakery shops. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.7 from hundreds of reviewers carries more weight than the same score from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a bagel cost in Seattle? (2026)

Pricing at Seattle’s bagel shops depends mostly on toppings, from a plain bagel to one loaded with lox or specialty cream cheese. Based on what customers report in their reviews on this page, expect roughly the following:

JobTypical price
Plain bagel$1 - $3
Bagel with cream cheese$5 - $10
Bagel with lox or specialty spread$10 - $20

Ranges compiled July 2026 from price-per-person figures and individual item prices reported directly in customer reviews for the shops on this page. Actual pricing varies by topping and portion.

Serving bagels across Seattle

The shops above are spread across Pike Place Market, Capitol Hill, University Village and the Montlake neighborhood near the University of Washington. Searching for a bagel shop near me? Each listing below shows a live phone number, address and hours so you can find the closest option fast.

What to know before you pick a bagel shop

  • Do they toast or slice bagels, or serve them whole?
  • Is preordering available if you want to skip the line?
  • What hours do they operate, and do they sell out early?
  • Do they accept cards only, or is cash also an option?
  • What spreads or toppings are made in-house versus store-bought?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these bagel shops?

We started from bagel and bakery shops in Seattle with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Is The Crumpet Shop actually a bagel shop?

No. The Crumpet Shop specializes in British-style crumpets, not bagels. We included it because it’s a well-loved, heavily reviewed bread shop in the same category, but if you specifically want a bagel, look to the dedicated bagel shops on this page.

Which Seattle bagel shop has the shortest wait?

Hey Bagel and Mt. Bagel both offer online preordering, which several customers used to skip the in-person line.

The bottom line

Mt. Bagel is the top choice if you want a classic, hand-rolled bagel and don’t mind its limited hours, while Hey Bagel is the easier everyday option with longer hours and a fast-moving line. Preorder online where you can, since the best shops here tend to sell out.

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