Bagel Season
When the weather turns, you can’t beat starting your day with a perfectly chewy, tender round and a steaming cup o’ joe. Find a few of our favorites below.
Kettleman Bagels and Bakery may not have access to New York City’s tap water (often touted as New York’s secret ingredient), but that doesn’t prevent it from firing up a first-rate New York-style bagel. Boiled in oversized kettles and baked on a stone hearth, these bagels satisfy with a crisp exterior and a tender, chewy center.
Details: 2235 SE 11th Avenue | 503-238-8883 | kettlemanbagels.com
If the behemoth wood-fired oven of Tastebud Farm escapes your notice, just look for the line snaking down the street at the Portland or Hillsdale farmers’ markets. Tastebud Farm turns out one of the best bagels in town, so get there early! Sip a cup of hot fennel-spiced apple cider while you wait, and enjoy the pleasures of a Pacific Northwest fall moment.
Details: Portland Farmers Market at PSU on Saturdays | Hillsdale Farmers’ Market on Sundays
Kenny and Zuke’s Delicatessen is now building a permanent space in the downtown Ace Hotel sometime this fall and will feature Michael Zusman’s bagels. Zusman sells his bagels occasionally at the Portland Farmers Market on Saturdays, but they go quick. Often called the best in Portland, buy them if you see them. You won’t regret it.
Details: 1038 SW Stark Street | 503-222-DELI | kennyandzukes.com





