The Jersey Shore is home to top-tier bagel shops. New Jersey’s proximity to New York — often considered the bagel capital of the world — has fostered a strong bagel-making tradition that emphasizes the perfect combination of a crispy exterior and a soft, doughy interior texture. Many attribute the superior taste of tri-state area bagels to the mineral content in our local waters, which is said to enhance the dough's texture. New Jersey bagel shops often follow traditional methods, including hand-rolling, boiling, and baking, which result in a bagel that is authentic, flavorful, and delicious. The variety and creativity found in New Jersey's bagel shops are hard to beat. Whether you're looking for a classic bagel with cream cheese, a hearty pork roll egg and cheese sandwich, or something more unique — like an overloaded rainbow bagel, more on that below — we've rounded up the top spots to grab a bagel along the Jersey Shore. Read on to learn more about our favorite bagel shops at the Jersey Shore.

Barnegat

Dolce Bagel | 830 West Bay Avenue

Dolce Bagel is a family-owned bagel shop in Barnegat, New Jersey, that serves up soft and fluffy freshly baked bagels made with love every morning. Dolce is known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere which makes it a community favorite. Locals rave about the variety of bagels, spreads, and sandwiches, as well as its high-quality and delicious deli and dessert selections. Dolce Bagel is open 6AM to 2PM daily.

Belmar

Corner Bagelry of Belmar | 1014 Main Street

 

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Corner Bagelry has been serving the highest quality homemade bagels, muffins, crumb cakes, and more to the Jersey Shore since 2003. The first Corner Bagelry was in Manasquan but it has since expanded to Wall Township and Belmar. The family-owned and operated shop serves bagels, omelets, avocado toast, breakfast platters, deli wraps, and sandwiches 365 days a year.

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Bradley Beach

Bagel International + Deli | 48 Main Street

Bagel International + Deli is an old-school, cash-only New Jersey bagel shop and deli. No nonsense — just delicious bagels, cream cheeses, wraps and sandwich options. A serve-yourself coffee bar is also available inside the bagel shop. Bagel International is conveniently located a few blocks from the beach and is open 6AM to 3PM seven days a week.

Brick

Joe's Bagel + Grill | 950 Cedar Bridge Avenue

 

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Joe’s Bagel and Grill is a Jersey-born franchise with locations in Brick, Belmar, Sea Girt, Manasquan, and Point Pleasant. Joe's menu includes hand-rolled and boiled bagels, breakfast sandwiches, omelets, a wide variety of lunch items, coffee, catering options, and much more. The breakfast quesadilla and Belgian waffle sandwiches are truly to die for.

Brielle

Brielle Bagels | 204 Union Avenue

Brielle Bagels is a woman-owned, family-run bagel shop that opens at 6AM seven days a week. The bagels are rolled, kettle-boiled, and baked fresh daily. Its menu includes bagels, breakfast sandwiches, omelets, and lunch sandwiches. Brielle Bagels’ blueberry french toast bagel is a local favorite.

Forked River

JT's Bagel Hut | 918 Lacey Road Unit 4

JT's Bagel Hut has been a staple in the Forked River area since 2003. The family owned and operated eatery makes its bagels and cream cheese from scratch every morning. JT's also provides fresh, locally roasted coffee. The bagel shop is open daily from 5:30AM to 1PM. JSG pro tip: the Swiss and cheddar bagels are a must-try.

Freehold

The Bagel Nook | 4345 US Highway 9

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The Bagel Nook is the home of the original “overload bagels” which, for those who don’t know, is an insane bagel creation that includes various flavors, toppings, and add-ons. For example, the Sugar Cookie Overload is a tie-dye, rainbow bagel with sugar cookie cream cheese, sugar cookies, and sprinkles in the middle. The Bagel Nook also has other mind-blowing bagel flavors such as Oreo, Captain Crunch, Fruity Pebbles, Coco Puff, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Dorito, and Flaming Hot Cheeto. Traditional bagel flavors like plain, everything, salt, poppy, onion, and pumpernickel, to name a few, are also available.

Long Branch

FaNagle the Bagel | 444 Ocean Boulevard

 

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FaNagle the Bagel is a family-owned bagel establishment in Long Branch run by the Bonforte and Attaway Families. FaNagle has bagels, sweet goods, sides, spreads, breakfast specials, and New York deli-style sandwiches. FaNagle the Bagel is located adjacent to Amy’s Omelette House and is open 6AM to 2PM.

Middletown

Hole Lot of Bagels | 1171 NJ-35

 

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Hole Lot of Bagels in Middletown, New Jersey has a large variety of delicious bagels, a friendly staff, and speedy service. The shop sells flavored cream cheeses to-go. Locals rave about the scallion cream cheese, in particular. Hole Lot of Bagels is open Wednesday to Sunday from 6AM to 2PM.

Neptune

Bagel Talk | 55 South Main Street

 

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According to locals, Bagel Talk in Neptune has the best bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and subs in the Asbury Park area. Customers can count on friendly and timely service. Be sure to try the cinnamon raisin bagel with walnut cream cheese.

Oakhurst

Hot Bagel Bakery | 65 Monmouth Road

 

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Hot Bagel Bakery serves up old-fashioned bagels, freshly brewed coffee, baked goods, and sandwiches. The bagel shop is open every day from 4AM to 4PM. Every bagel is hand-rolled, boiled, and baked in a revolving oven. Plus, everything at Hot Bagel Bakery is kosher.

Ocean

Pop's Bagel + Deli | 4765 731 NJ-35

Pop’s Bagel + Deli in Ocean is a traditional bagel shop with a variety of breakfast and lunch options. While Pop’s has top-tier hand-rolled bagels, its menu also includes soup, sandwiches, salads, wraps, paninis, burgers, baked goods, and breakfast foods. The bagel shop is open daily from 5:30AM to 3PM.

Point Pleasant

Baron's Bagels | 3003 NJ-88

 

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Baron's Bagels — located on Route 88 in Point Pleasant Borough — provides the highest quality hand-rolled bagels, fresh homemade blended cream cheeses, as well as hot and cold sandwiches for both breakfast and lunch. Gluten-free bagels and vegan cream cheese options are available. Locals go crazy for its Mueller's crumb bun cream cheese. TikTok star Alix Earle frequents Baron’s for a bagel anytime she is visiting her home at the Jersey Shore.

Delicious Bagels | 2259 Bridge Avenue

Delicious Bagels is a casual, family-run Point Boro fixture with bagels, assorted spreads, sandwiches, and breakfast bites. The take-out establishment has a few tables for indoor seating but is located across the street from the Community Park — which is ideal for a picnic if the weather allows. Delicious Bagels is open daily from 5:30PM to 1:30PM.

Round Dough With A Hole — Bagels + Deli | 400 Richmond Avenue

Round Dough With A Hole is where “saltpepperketchup” is one word. The family-owned shop hand rolls their bagels daily, inspired by New York-style bagels. Its menu has a variety of homemade bagels, cream cheeses, spreads, sandwiches, wraps, salads, baked goods, and more. Round Dough With A Hole serves breakfast and lunch every day from 6AM to 2PM.

Shrewsbury

Bagel Masters | 661 Broad Street

 

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Bagel Masters’ bagels are hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, and baked fresh daily. The spot is famous for having bagels that are perfectly soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter — and Jersey Shore local — Charlie Puth cites Bagel Masters as his favorite local bagel place. Bagel Masters is open seven days a week. Its hours on weekdays are 6AM to 3PM, and 6AM to 1:30PM on weekends.

Seaside

Bakin Bagels | 1906 NJ-35

Though its legal address is Seaside, Bakin Bagels is actually located in the Ortley Beach section of Route 35. Bakin Bagels serves up bagels, flavored cream cheese, breakfast sandwiches, subs, wraps, pizza, baked goods, hot coffee, eggs, deli meats, prepared foods, Italian specialties, and SO much more. The family-owned business is conveniently located just steps away from the beach. Bakin Bagels is open 6:30AM to 4PM every day.

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Spring Lake

Dune Donuts + Bagels | 408 3rd Avenue

Dune Donuts and Bagels is a local bagel deli with a complete breakfast and lunch menu. Dune Bagels are traditional and old-school kettle-boiled and baked fresh every day. Dune’s specialty bagel — the “inside out everything” — is a must-try. The unique bagel is an everything bagel turned inside out with cream cheese. Dune Donuts and Bagels off-season hours are Wednesday to Monday 7AM to 2PM.

Toms River

Silver Bay Bagels | 1831 Hooper Avenue

 

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There is nothing like getting delicious Taylor ham and egg on an everything bagel with SPK (salt, pepper, and ketchup) on a Sunday morning at the Jersey Shore. The bagel-centric deli also serves breakfast plates, sandwiches, and coffee. Silver Bay Bagels hours at 5AM to 2PM every day.