Top 10 Best Bagels in Frederick MD & Beyond

Last updated on June 19th, 2024

If you’re on a search for the best bagels in Frederick, MD, you’ve come to the right place!

No, we’re not in NYC and we don’t have the same ‘water’ {yes, that’s a thing!} BUT you’ll be very pleased with Frederick’s options.

As a matter of fact, some of the places on our list actually have their bagels shipped from New York on a regular basis!

Can’t get any more authentic than that!

Who Has The Best Bagels in Frederick?

So, who in Frederick truly does have the best bagel bragging rights?

Well, being that Fredericktonians are happy to offer their opinions on the subject, I went straight to the source: Social Media.

There, I found a plethora of options.

I tallied them up and came up with the top 10 best places plus 2 special mentions within a short drive from Frederick.

What Makes Bagels The Best Bagels?

Here’s a list of the key factors in determining whether a local shop meets the standards of the most discriminating bagel lovers:

• They’re made in Brooklyn, New York. Period.
• New York City water makes the tastiest!
• The quality of the cream cheese is equally important, preferably scallion!
• Sandwiches must be offered on the menu!
• The kettle-baking process results in a nice and crispy outer crust.

Top 10 Bagel Shops in Frederick, MD

And now, without further ado, I give you the top 10 bagel shops in Frederick, MD!

Included in my list are the names, addresses, phone numbers, links to their websites, and a few quotes as to why these shops are locals’ favorites.

1. ZiPani

ZiPani Cafe Bistro
177 Thomas Johnson Dr A
Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 620-1932

“ZiPani has wonderful bagels”

“The best bagels in Frederick are at ZiPani Frederick”

“ZiPani. Closest I have found to a New York bagel”

“ZiPani has great taste and varieties.”

2. Pumpernickle + Rye

Pumpernickle + Rye
3538 Urbana Pike
Frederick, MD 21704
(240) 397-9600

“Pumpernickel + Rye has them shipped from New York City weekly”

“The best bagels I’ve found are New York bagels. Pumpernickel + Rye has them shipped in every couple of days.”

“Hands down Pumpernickle + Rye. Their whipped chive cream cheese is amazing too”

“Pumpernickel + Rye in Urbana – they get NY bagels!!!”

3. Beans & Bagels

Beans & Bagels
49 E Patrick St
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 620-2165

“Beans & bagels Downtown Frederick have the best breakfast bagel sandwiches!!!”

“I second Beans & Bagels in Downtown Frederick!”

“Personally I think Beans & Bagels on Patrick St. has the best everything bagel around!”

4. Panera Bread

Panera Bread
5600 Urbana Pike
Frederick, MD 21704
(301) 662-9700

“I enjoy Panera bagels”

5. Frederick Coffee Co & Cafe

Frederick Coffee Co & Cafe
100 N East St
Frederick MD 21701
(301) 698-0039

“Frederick Coffee Co & Cafe has some good ones”

“Great bagel sandwiches”

“Frederick Coffee Co has as close as you’ll be able to get. Nobody can compare with NYC”

6. Baltimore Coffee & Tea

Baltimore Coffee & Tea
5209 Presidents Ct
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 631-0030

“Baltimore Coffee & Tea has AMAZING bagels (also recommend the veggie cream cheese).”

“Baltimore Coffee & Tea Frederick has great bagels!”

” I like those at Baltimore Coffee & Tea, especially with lox or smoked salmon cream cheese spread!”

7. Wegmans

Wegmans
7830 Wormans Mill Rd
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 575-7300

“Wegmans comes from upstate NY so all their stores have kettles.”

“My hubby is from NY, he says Wegmans bagels are the best bagels in town.”

8. Costco

Costco
10 Monocacy Blvd
Frederick, MD 21704
(301) 644-1483

“Costco. Authentic NY water bagels”

9. Deb’s Artisan Bakehouse

Deb’s Artisan Bakehouse
402 W Green St
Middletown, MD 21769
(240) 409-9171

“Deb’s Artisan Bakehouse has amazing bagels in Middletown. Tons of other amazing pastries savory and sweet”

10. Giant Eagle Supermarket

Giant Eagle Supermarket
1305 W 7th St
Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 631-3822

“Giant Eagle bagels in the bakery are also amazing!”

Special Mention Bagel Shops Near Frederick

11. Royal Bagel Bakery & Deli

Royal Bagel Bakery & Deli
19725 Germantown Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 428-1888

“Royal bakery. Totally amazing.”

“Royal Bakery in Germantown. They are from New York and do it right.”

“Royal bakery is fabulous!!”

“Not Frederick, but Royal in Germantown or Royalicious in West Virginia. No one around here comes close other than them, imo.”

“Royal Bakery in Germantown is bangin! Worth the drive”

“It’s called Royal Bakery, in Germantown! Best bagel …..ever !!!!! Better than any bagel I’ve had in New York City. I think it’s been there for years and privately owned….not a chain.”

12. Royalicious

Royalicious
126 Patrick Henry Way
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-4663

“Royalicious in Charles Town, WV. They are from New York and do it right.”

“I second this. OG owners and recipes are from Brooklyn. My family is from Queens. I love Royal and Royalicious”

“Royalicious in Charles Town, WV closest to NYC we have found…”

“Royalicious Bagel Bakery, family run, exquisite pastries, bagels, cakes, nothing comes close, trust me!”

“Not in Frederick but Charles Town WV Royalicious is the BEST and very authentic”

Lastly, I just want to say, YOU are my everything bagel!

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