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{"post":{"title":"My bagel tour started today","selftext":"Had been craving a solid bagel, and got lost in options. Finally decided I would start with my initial pick and go from there. \nThe criteria is I’m going to start with a solid baseline and then judge from there, so I keep have a constant. Plain bagel, plain cream cheese, lox, capers, onion. \n\nSo bagel one is from David Doughies. \nLoved the bagel itself. A nice bagel outer shell, super soft and chewy inside. Good proportions of filling. Not too much cream cheese, enough to let the other toppings come through. \n$16. ","score":416,"id":"1mqbr90","created_utc":1755202295,"subreddit":"austinfood","num_comments":179,"permalink":"/r/austinfood/comments/1mqbr90/my_bagel_tour_started_today/"},"comments":[{"id":"n8po128","author":"piddy565","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"Check out Schmear Campaign, podcast covering the Austin bagel scene. It has ended but still full of recommendations for your voyage. They and many would agree that you started with the best in town.","score":125,"depth":0,"replies":[{"id":"n8pvvvl","author":"yyyyyydidimakeanacct","parent_id":"t1_n8po128","body":"I love that Austin has a bagel “scene” now!","score":36,"depth":1,"replies":[{"id":"n8qd12c","author":"bomber991","parent_id":"t1_n8pvvvl","body":"Yeah in San Antonio whenever someone asks about bagels, a place called Chicago Bagels gets brought up and that’s about it. \n\nPersonally I don’t know what exactly a bagel scene would be. I’ve had toasted bagels with cream cheese on them before… what else can go on them??","score":3,"depth":2,"replies":[{"id":"n8r9sr9","author":"skratsda","parent_id":"t1_n8qd12c","body":"Ah man you need a bacon, egg and cheese with salt, pepper, ketchup in a bad way","score":5,"depth":3,"replies":[{"id":"n8sy703","author":"bomber991","parent_id":"t1_n8r9sr9","body":"Problem there is a breakfast taco with those ingredients (salsa instead of ketchup) will always be better 100% of the time, but thanks for the suggestion.","score":3,"depth":4},{"id":"n8rm7wb","author":"sunechidna1","parent_id":"t1_n8r9sr9","body":"You started strong until you got to the ketchup.","score":3,"depth":4,"replies":[{"id":"n8s9yf3","author":"Coujelais","parent_id":"t1_n8rm7wb","body":"It’s an NY/tri state area thing I think (big time ketchup lover and this still sounds nope to me)","score":1,"depth":5,"replies":[{"id":"n8u9m93","author":"headinthesky","parent_id":"t1_n8s9yf3","body":"I'm from the tri-state and no one I knew would ever get ketchup haha","score":1,"depth":6,"replies":[{"id":"n8uvp63","author":"ging3r_gin3r","parent_id":"t1_n8u9m93","body":"A classic NYC BEC always comes with ketchup. That’s just the way of the bodega and of New Yorkers.","score":1,"depth":7,"replies":[{"id":"n8v17gm","author":"headinthesky","parent_id":"t1_n8uvp63","body":"BEC yes, sorry, I was looking at the wrong parent thread 😅","score":2,"depth":8}]}]}]}]},{"id":"naf72rr","author":"phillywisco","parent_id":"t1_n8r9sr9","body":"Eggman if it’s not on your radar!","score":1,"depth":4}]},{"id":"n8r8002","author":"creeping_chill_44","parent_id":"t1_n8qd12c","body":"quite a bit! at Wholly Bagel I usually get a pastrami sandwich","score":4,"depth":3}]},{"id":"n9ddyjf","author":"bluebellbetty","parent_id":"t1_n8pvvvl","body":"Now can I just get good deli, especially matzo ball soup?","score":3,"depth":2}]},{"id":"n8r9r38","author":"skeltox","parent_id":"t1_n8po128","body":"A podcast just about the Austin bagel scene?? Seems like they’d run out of content ?","score":31,"depth":1,"replies":[{"id":"n8u3fop","author":"piddy565","parent_id":"t1_n8r9r38","body":"Lol, well they did, eventually. It ended after 42 eps because they had nowhere left to go","score":9,"depth":2},{"id":"n8wjnfh","author":"Parking_Country_61","parent_id":"t1_n8r9r38","body":"Dying I thought the same thing. It has to be only 1 episode 😂","score":3,"depth":2}]},{"id":"n8ppj2t","author":"VERMICIOUS_KNIDSS","parent_id":"t1_n8po128","body":"&gt;Check out Schmear Campaign, podcast covering the Austin bagel scene. It has ended but still full of recommendations for your voyage. They and many would agree that you started with the best in town.\n\n[https://www.schmearpod.com/](https://www.schmearpod.com/)\n\nIs this the resource you are mentioning?\n\nIf so, I am finding their podcasts a little difficult to navigate as the description for each episode does not appear to provide the establishments they are reviewing?\n\nAm I looking at this all  wrong or do I indeed need to sit through each hour long episode to hear details regarding random bagel locations?\n\nedit: Evidently each almost hour long podcast only covers the establishment shown in the title but you can save yourself some time by just listening to the wrap up for 90 minutes.","score":4,"depth":1,"replies":[{"id":"n8pr4hk","author":"piddy565","parent_id":"t1_n8ppj2t","body":"Places are usually in the titles or the descriptions. It's a podcast. It's 2 dudes shooting the shit and reviewing bagels. If that's not the form factor for you and you'd prefer something more straightforward, fair. I recommended it because it is both on topic for this niche topic, and it's funny.","score":20,"depth":2,"replies":[{"id":"n8q1nt3","author":"VERMICIOUS_KNIDSS","parent_id":"t1_n8pr4hk","body":"&gt;It's a podcast. It's 2 dudes shooting the shit and reviewing bagels. If that's not the form factor for you and you'd prefer something more straightforward, fair.\n\nFair enough. \n\nI did expect something more streamlined, but I am sure there are many that will appreciate this.","score":1,"depth":3}]},{"id":"n8pv3ve","author":"genteelbartender","parent_id":"t1_n8ppj2t","body":"This person doesn't understand titles.","score":8,"depth":2,"replies":[{"id":"n8q0o9l","author":"VERMICIOUS_KNIDSS","parent_id":"t1_n8pv3ve","body":"&gt;This person doesn't understand titles.\n\nI saw the titles, just didn't think there would only be one review in each hour long episode. Talk about filler.....","score":-5,"depth":3,"replies":[{"id":"n8q8zea","author":"genteelbartender","parent_id":"t1_n8q0o9l","body":"You said the episode description doesn’t provide the establishments they’re reviewing. So now you’re just being disingenuous. You aren’t obligated to listen to anything. It’s a resource that’s publicly available. \n\nTry not being a dick.","score":9,"depth":4,"replies":[{"id":"n8tuy2e","author":"majinbelwas","parent_id":"t1_n8q8zea","body":"Your words are wasted on this one. I can’t count the number of times I’ve rolled my eyes at a comment in this sub only to scroll back up and see they’re the one who left it. A truly miserable human being.","score":3,"depth":5,"replies":[{"id":"n9jv4kt","author":"VERMICIOUS_KNIDSS","parent_id":"t1_n8tuy2e","body":"At least I make points, you just run around trolling and attacking people.\n\nIf you have an issue with something I have stated, step up and quote it and provide your opposing opinion and/or thoughts on it. This is how forums work😉\n\nAnd let me guess..... this reply will also offend you as well.🤦‍♀️","score":1,"depth":6,"replies":[{"id":"n9jyhfy","author":"majinbelwas","parent_id":"t1_n9jv4kt","body":"Nobody cares about the points you make because the way you present them is so obnoxious, and when anyone says anything about it you start crying “troll!” and act like you’re being attacked over your beliefs instead of your attitude. Quit being so dense, take a look at the reactions to the things you say and make an adjustment to the way you say them. \n\nOut of curiosity, why did you reply to my comment in this older thread instead of the one from last night? It’s almost like you don’t want people to see because deep down you know you’re wrong","score":2,"depth":7}]}]},{"id":"n9jqkqs","author":"VERMICIOUS_KNIDSS","parent_id":"t1_n8q8zea","body":"&gt;You said the episode description doesn’t provide the establishments they’re reviewing. So now you’re just being disingenuous. \n\nYou are replying to a post that explained this.","score":1,"depth":5}]}]}]},{"id":"n8pqf4b","author":"bit_pusher","parent_id":"t1_n8ppj2t","body":"Is it not the title? I haven't listened to any of these but just scrolling through the list on that webpage and it appears each episode is the title of a shop?","score":5,"depth":2,"replies":[{"id":"n8q0eya","author":"VERMICIOUS_KNIDSS","parent_id":"t1_n8pqf4b","body":"&gt;Is it not the title? \n\nOh! So there is only one place reviewed for each hour long episode? yikes \n\nI wouldn't even sit through a 90 min recap just to hear what could be read in seconds in print format. 😲","score":-6,"depth":3,"replies":[{"id":"n8q1fp4","author":"ging3r_gin3r","parent_id":"t1_n8q0eya","body":"A good bagel review requires debate, deep conversation, and sexual innuendo","score":8,"depth":4,"replies":[{"id":"n8q232g","author":"VERMICIOUS_KNIDSS","parent_id":"t1_n8q1fp4","body":"&gt;A good bagel review requires debate, deep conversation, and sexual innuendo\n\nThis makes sense, I guess I am just not as into bagels as I thought I was. 😢","score":3,"depth":5}]}]}]},{"id":"n9j3iqa","author":"BestInDaWrldsBbyFmno","parent_id":"t1_n8ppj2t","body":"What were the top 3 recommendations?","score":1,"depth":2,"replies":[{"id":"n9jq2sd","author":"VERMICIOUS_KNIDSS","parent_id":"t1_n9j3iqa","body":"&gt;What were the top 3 recommendations?\n\nI didn't have the patience or time to sit through any of the podcasts so no clue.","score":1,"depth":3}]}]}]},{"id":"n8pop3p","author":"EbagI","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"$16....yeeeeesh.\n\nLooks good though!","score":51,"depth":0,"replies":[{"id":"n8pq6it","author":"dannylaurel","parent_id":"t1_n8pop3p","body":"Yeah. The second highest of the six I plan on trying out: Doughies: $16\nWholy Bagel: $13.30\nRosens: $13\nCasper: $14\nSwedish Hill: $18 \nRockstar bagel: $9","score":23,"depth":1,"replies":[{"id":"n8prfsj","author":"aliarawa","parent_id":"t1_n8pq6it","body":"No Nervous Charlie's?","score":54,"depth":2,"replies":[{"id":"n8psel9","author":"thedogsbrain","parent_id":"t1_n8prfsj","body":"2nd Nervous Charlie’s. My go to for bagels","score":39,"depth":3,"replies":[{"id":"n8pyawc","author":"damurd","parent_id":"t1_n8psel9","body":"Third this.","score":18,"depth":4}]},{"id":"n8prxkk","author":"dannylaurel","parent_id":"t1_n8prfsj","body":"If they’re worth an add, I’ll happily add another option!","score":25,"depth":3,"replies":[{"id":"n8pt36d","author":"Sudden-Banana-5234","parent_id":"t1_n8prxkk","body":"Yes","score":22,"depth":4},{"id":"n8q0ejd","author":"jacox200","parent_id":"t1_n8prxkk","body":"They're my favorite","score":11,"depth":4},{"id":"n8qf00k","author":"Junior-Sloth-1516","parent_id":"t1_n8prxkk","body":"Yes they are worth it! Try the sun dried tomatoe bagel","score":7,"depth":4}]},{"id":"n8pvndu","author":"gambiter","parent_id":"t1_n8prfsj","body":"I'm a huge fan of Nervous Charlie's. So much so, that I debated whether to comment because I don't want even longer lines.","score":14,"depth":3},{"id":"n8pyjtz","author":"the__bay","parent_id":"t1_n8prfsj","body":"Nervous Charlie’s allegedly doesn’t boil their bagels","score":9,"depth":3,"replies":[{"id":"n8repts","author":"reddiwhip999","parent_id":"t1_n8pyjtz","body":"They also don't make their dough.","score":5,"depth":4}]}]},{"id":"n8pyfgt","author":"[deleted]","parent_id":"t1_n8pq6it","body":"Rockstar is hands down one of the worst bagels I’ve ever had. Anywhere.\n\nThey toast their bagels by default and slather cream cheese on the hot bagel and it creates a disgusting melted mess. It’s a shanda","score":15,"depth":2,"replies":[{"id":"n8q06lj","author":"bikegrrrrl","parent_id":"t1_n8pyfgt","body":"I think it's sacrilege that they're wrapped in foil.","score":2,"depth":3,"replies":[{"id":"n8qqtr3","author":"[deleted]","parent_id":"t1_n8q06lj","body":"I don’t understand toasted bagels. You toast old bagels, not fresh ones…. You cannot trust a place that does that by default","score":4,"depth":4,"replies":[{"id":"n8qwm5j","author":"bikegrrrrl","parent_id":"t1_n8qqtr3","body":"agreed. In NYC they don’t toast by default \n\nAnd then it’s a hot bagel in foil, so it gets moist. If there’s any kosher salt, it gets dissolved.  Gross. ","score":4,"depth":5,"replies":[{"id":"n8vr8mi","author":"heathm55","parent_id":"t1_n8qwm5j","body":"agree with your point, but having had real NY bagels, they are WAY overhyped, and Rockstar is VERY close to them.  The packaging problem is real though.","score":1,"depth":6,"replies":[{"id":"n8xy0vv","author":"[deleted]","parent_id":"t1_n8vr8mi","body":"You just don’t toast fresh bagels so I’m not sure how close it is… (source: New York Jew in Texas)","score":2,"depth":7},{"id":"n9lr39h","author":"EbagI","parent_id":"t1_n8vr8mi","body":"Yeah, it's all bullshit that NYC/east Coast bagels are like...holy grail, really hard to replicate. It's boiled and then baked bread... it's not crazy. It costs like 0.10 to make in materials even if high end. Over $5 is just....scammy","score":1,"depth":7,"replies":[{"id":"n9m6kqo","author":"heathm55","parent_id":"t1_n9lr39h","body":"Yep. Also, I went to New York and had bagels at one of the \"best spots\" according to someone who lived there, and it wasn't even as good as Rock Star or Nervous Charlies. Don't get me wrong it was good, just not worthy of the hype.","score":1,"depth":8}]}]}]}]}]}]},{"id":"n8qsbjg","author":"Aljenks","parent_id":"t1_n8pq6it","body":"Whole Bagel can be skipped. The original owners sold years ago and it went downhill so bad. One time they didn’t even put salt in the dough. Other three times the texture was terrible. I was so sad to write it off because it used to be so good","score":5,"depth":2,"replies":[{"id":"n8tvbmw","author":"majinbelwas","parent_id":"t1_n8qsbjg","body":"I never really noticed a drop in quality but was sad to learn how terrible the owners are to their staff, and that’s enough of a reason for me to not spend my money there","score":3,"depth":3}]},{"id":"n8q2uva","author":"ging3r_gin3r","parent_id":"t1_n8pq6it","body":"Swedish hill is fantastic. Just went last week on south first and it was bomb.com","score":2,"depth":2},{"id":"n8u081v","author":"PandoraPhantomhive","parent_id":"t1_n8pq6it","body":"Rockstar bagels. Their rosemary salt bagel with bacon cream cheese is 💯","score":0,"depth":2}]},{"id":"n8pw3rr","author":"[deleted]","parent_id":"t1_n8pop3p","body":"That’s pretty typical for a bagel with lox. Maybe it’s a few bucks more expensive but not much ","score":5,"depth":1},{"id":"n8pr8t9","author":"valdemsi06","parent_id":"t1_n8pop3p","body":"16 bucks for a bagel that would be mediocre at best in New york is wild.","score":-7,"depth":1,"replies":[{"id":"n8pwkeg","author":"[deleted]","parent_id":"t1_n8pr8t9","body":"It’s not. I’m from NY and this is basically how much a bagel with lox costs there","score":20,"depth":2},{"id":"n8psp4l","author":"dannylaurel","parent_id":"t1_n8pr8t9","body":"I just got back from Utica. New York is a big state, and the bagel I had there was just ok, so I don’t use region as a qualifier for anything.","score":4,"depth":2,"replies":[{"id":"n8psw0m","author":"valdemsi06","parent_id":"t1_n8psp4l","body":"My guy, when someone says New York and bagel it’s all about the city. No one talks about bagels from Utica. 🤣","score":28,"depth":3,"replies":[{"id":"n8pt38u","author":"dannylaurel","parent_id":"t1_n8psw0m","body":"Are you from New York?","score":2,"depth":4,"replies":[{"id":"n8ptwvu","author":"HOVMAN","parent_id":"t1_n8pt38u","body":"I'm from NYC originally and yea saying you had a bagel from Utica is like saying you had a bagel from like Michigan.  Not even close to having a bagel from NYC. No bagel in texas compares to a NYC Jewish bagel shop but they aren't horrible just not on the same level. Just like NYC bbq cant compare with texas level bbq","score":22,"depth":5,"replies":[{"id":"n8puheg","author":"dannylaurel","parent_id":"t1_n8ptwvu","body":"Heard.","score":7,"depth":6},{"id":"n8pwm7z","author":"Kiwiatx","parent_id":"t1_n8ptwvu","body":"It’s the water! Or so they say. I believe them.","score":6,"depth":6},{"id":"n8pu8ds","author":"valdemsi06","parent_id":"t1_n8ptwvu","body":"This guy gets it.","score":5,"depth":6}]},{"id":"n8pu6xd","author":"valdemsi06","parent_id":"t1_n8pt38u","body":"Yeah","score":4,"depth":5,"replies":[{"id":"n8pvluv","author":"dannylaurel","parent_id":"t1_n8pu6xd","body":"I’m gonna need some good recs next time I’m in nyc proper. 😁😁","score":4,"depth":6,"replies":[{"id":"n8pwhf8","author":"valdemsi06","parent_id":"t1_n8pvluv","body":"That I can do. 😄","score":6,"depth":7}]}]}]}]},{"id":"n8pvjo0","author":"yyyyyydidimakeanacct","parent_id":"t1_n8psp4l","body":"You tried the steamed hams in Utica?","score":2,"depth":3,"replies":[{"id":"n8pvqjc","author":"dannylaurel","parent_id":"t1_n8pvjo0","body":"Next time!","score":2,"depth":4,"replies":[{"id":"n8qgow3","author":"RoleModelsinBlood31","parent_id":"t1_n8pvqjc","body":"Brueggers is $11 I think, don’t skip them","score":2,"depth":5}]}]}]}]}]},{"id":"n8porvx","author":"Lopsided_Paper7421","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"Why does it look like there is Pico in your coffee??","score":43,"depth":0,"replies":[{"id":"n8pp1wr","author":"dannylaurel","parent_id":"t1_n8porvx","body":"It’s fruity pebbles. lol.","score":28,"depth":1,"replies":[{"id":"n8pzb37","author":"Internal_Shoulder670","parent_id":"t1_n8pp1wr","body":"Go sit in timeout.","score":85,"depth":2},{"id":"n8pvssn","author":"lombsta_monsta","parent_id":"t1_n8pp1wr","body":"Can you talk more about the coffee?","score":7,"depth":2,"replies":[{"id":"n8pwdxw","author":"dannylaurel","parent_id":"t1_n8pvssn","body":"lol. I asked if Fleet had any iced coffee menu specials and she told me they had this fruity pebble infused milk iced coffee. Was my first time at either of these places so I just wanted to support some local businesses and obliged. The whip cream on top had some fruity pebbles on top, but I barely noticed any of that flavor. Just tastes like regular iced coffee.","score":23,"depth":3,"replies":[{"id":"n8pwvib","author":"lombsta_monsta","parent_id":"t1_n8pwdxw","body":"Ah I see, thanks for the info. I’m curious, might give it a shot.","score":5,"depth":4}]}]},{"id":"n8q9c0e","author":"Lopsided_Paper7421","parent_id":"t1_n8pp1wr","body":"I feel much better about this now,  thank you","score":4,"depth":2,"replies":[{"id":"n8qko3p","author":"Anemones_In__Spades","parent_id":"t1_n8q9c0e","body":"I could focus on nothing else about the post until I had this drink-topping question answered. 😅","score":5,"depth":3}]},{"id":"n8w4995","author":"dagnabitkat","parent_id":"t1_n8pp1wr","body":"Grody.","score":1,"depth":2}]}]},{"id":"n8pudlm","author":"[deleted]","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"Casper is currently the best bagel in Austin. It’s not a NY or east coast bagel per se, but they have great chewy texture and their lox is on point. \n\nBonus points for always having tasty rugelach and kombucha.","score":27,"depth":0,"replies":[{"id":"n8pyoo9","author":"Artemus_Hackwell","parent_id":"t1_n8pudlm","body":"Was looking for mention of Casper Fermentables.\n\nLove everything they have.","score":7,"depth":1,"replies":[{"id":"n8qr11y","author":"[deleted]","parent_id":"t1_n8pyoo9","body":"I drive 30+ minutes just to eat there and I live right next to Rosen’s 😂","score":4,"depth":2}]},{"id":"n8q8z9q","author":"turbodorkdotcom","parent_id":"t1_n8pudlm","body":"You need to eat it fresh though. They do not keep for even more than a few hours. I bought extras and they were like chewing through leather the day after.","score":2,"depth":1,"replies":[{"id":"n8t5400","author":"willnxt","parent_id":"t1_n8q8z9q","body":"Nope. I take a dozen and freeze them individually and then reheat them in the oven before toasting and they are like fresh every time.","score":1,"depth":2,"replies":[{"id":"n8tdr26","author":"turbodorkdotcom","parent_id":"t1_n8t5400","body":"Right. Shit. I need to freeze them. I'm used to getting a few days on the counter or the fridge before having to freeze.","score":2,"depth":3,"replies":[{"id":"n8ufze3","author":"willnxt","parent_id":"t1_n8tdr26","body":"In my experience, even the best bagels will go rock hard if they’re left out. I love to get a dozen, eat what I want for that day, and freeze the rest in individual zip locks. \n\nWhen I want one from the freezer, I toss it into the oven and then preheat it. By the time it’s hot the bagel is mostly thawed and if you time it right you can get a virtually fresh bagel.","score":2,"depth":4},{"id":"n8v70r1","author":"[deleted]","parent_id":"t1_n8tdr26","body":"Slice em first, then freeze, then toast","score":2,"depth":4}]}]}]},{"id":"n8rmk5i","author":"[deleted]","parent_id":"t1_n8pudlm","body":"Agreed. I’m a NY’er and really love their bagels. My favorite in Austin for sure. ","score":1,"depth":1}]},{"id":"n8q0zzy","author":"Whosagooddog765","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"Rosens is the best in Austin. Their cream cheese too.","score":11,"depth":0,"replies":[{"id":"n8q5bao","author":"956chubbs","parent_id":"t1_n8q0zzy","body":"Rosens brews a fantastic cup of coffee too.","score":3,"depth":1},{"id":"n90jrgp","author":"PugnansFidicen","parent_id":"t1_n8q0zzy","body":"Maybe there are a few newer ones I've missed, but as far as I'm concerned (as someone who lived in NYC for many years) the Austin bagel tour starts and ends at Rosen's. No one else comes close.","score":2,"depth":1,"replies":[{"id":"n90l27s","author":"Whosagooddog765","parent_id":"t1_n90jrgp","body":"I couldn’t agree more.","score":2,"depth":2},{"id":"na6xurd","author":"icesa","parent_id":"t1_n90jrgp","body":"What’s your bagel of choice, former NYer?","score":1,"depth":2,"replies":[{"id":"naephu0","author":"PugnansFidicen","parent_id":"t1_na6xurd","body":"Sesame seed bagel with smoked salmon, onion, capers, and avocado instead of cream cheese (I am unfortunately lactose intolerant). \n\nEss-a-bagel was my go to in NY, mostly because it was the best shop near my place. I've definitely had slightly better bagels once or twice, but ess a bagel is the one I've had hundreds of times so thats my benchmark","score":1,"depth":3}]}]}]},{"id":"n8prxr4","author":"Aroldis16","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"My baseline is Bacon, Egg, and Cheese on untoasted Sesame Seed bagel.  Tried David Doughies it was very good but IMO very pricey.  Wholly Bagel South is my weekly Sunday morning post workout spot","score":8,"depth":0},{"id":"n8pt823","author":"Lurkyloolou","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"Wham Bam Rosemary Salt bagel is the best I've had in Austin. With the scallion shmear 🥯","score":9,"depth":0,"replies":[{"id":"n8qb875","author":"longhullhaul","parent_id":"t1_n8pt823","body":"came to make sure wham bam was mentioned in here!","score":3,"depth":1},{"id":"n8rfcny","author":"reddiwhip999","parent_id":"t1_n8pt823","body":"Wham Bam gets their bagels from Rosen's...","score":3,"depth":1,"replies":[{"id":"n8wpwsc","author":"serenawreckedthis","parent_id":"t1_n8rfcny","body":"dang, really?","score":1,"depth":2},{"id":"n8xr6nf","author":"Lurkyloolou","parent_id":"t1_n8rfcny","body":"Thanks for info","score":1,"depth":2}]}]},{"id":"n8pzn83","author":"joelwosk","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"Rockstar is my jam. Happy to rep them.","score":11,"depth":0,"replies":[{"id":"n8pzsim","author":"dannylaurel","parent_id":"t1_n8pzn83","body":"No one is going to agree on any of my bagel posts. But that’s ok!","score":5,"depth":1},{"id":"n8rrqg1","author":"BusierInHalfTime","parent_id":"t1_n8pzn83","body":"Rockstar is the absolute best","score":1,"depth":1}]},{"id":"n8qxt80","author":"Due-Ad-1556","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"Why are there so many bagel posts on this sub? I never thought of Austin being a bagel city. I’ve had them all and Wholy and David’s are the closest to what I grew up with on the northeast. David’s being more bougie and Wholy being more regular. Nervous is what you could get at the freezer aisle or at dunkin. Rosens I’ve only had them from Whole Foods and they were tough and dense AF.  You know what Austin needs from the northeast? An Italian deli. And no, the subs at Jew boy, little deli and home slice and tuccis dont compare. Or even better, some nyc style Chinese food. Tsos comes very close but not really. ","score":9,"depth":0,"replies":[{"id":"n8tt1g6","author":"dannylaurel","parent_id":"t1_n8qxt80","body":"I’m thinking there are a lot of transplants that are seeking comfort items from back home?","score":7,"depth":1},{"id":"n8y51fs","author":"gfunkp","parent_id":"t1_n8qxt80","body":"Suzi’s reminds me of NJ American Chinese food from the 90s, but maybe with slightly fresher ingredients. I’ll add that we’re vegetarian and there aren’t a ton of good local options. We miss vegan dim sum in NYC.\n\nI think a fresh Rosen’s bagel from the Burnet spot is the best in town. The Dank Rye from David’s Doughies surprised me with its spicy kick, a unique taste for sure.\n\nOn sandos - NeWorlDeli makes a fantastic NJ Sloppy Joe. It’s a meat cheat for me and totally worth it - apparently it’s hard to find a good one in NJ these days (says my dad). I do want to try the Homeslice Italian sub, but I had high hopes for Bella Donna and they didn’t hit the mark for me. Still need to try the Mum’s Foods pastrami sando, too.","score":1,"depth":1,"replies":[{"id":"n947bp9","author":"Due-Ad-1556","parent_id":"t1_n8y51fs","body":"Suzies is ok. I had their lo mein and it was well seasoned and saucy enough. I must be nostalgic lol. I need a fried rice with chicken wings or spare rib tips combo. And those fat eggrolls. Those northern egg rolls are on steroids ","score":2,"depth":2,"replies":[{"id":"n97pfq6","author":"gfunkp","parent_id":"t1_n947bp9","body":"Nothing like those rib tips and egg rolls. We’re also partial to cold sesame noodles with a peanut sauce, also impossible to find elsewhere 🧑‍🍳","score":1,"depth":3}]}]}]},{"id":"n8pxflv","author":"rytr37","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"Only good bagel spot in town is nervous Charlie’s, from someone who grew up in the north east","score":8,"depth":0,"replies":[{"id":"n8qq218","author":"litsax","parent_id":"t1_n8pxflv","body":"For real…I’ve tried other places and the bagels are all oddly soft and chewey?? Like where’s the firm crust and solid bite all the way through? If you have to toast a bagel to give it body and texture, it’s not a good bagel ","score":2,"depth":1},{"id":"n8rh9mi","author":"ringringbananarchy00","parent_id":"t1_n8pxflv","body":"Casper’s is excellent","score":2,"depth":1},{"id":"n8s4p73","author":"nyxperience","parent_id":"t1_n8pxflv","body":"yeah nervous charlie’s is the only spot that had a consistent bagel for me. everywhere else seems like they’re trying as hard as possible to not be an HEB bagel and end up missing the mark hard via overcorrection somehow.","score":2,"depth":1},{"id":"n8r9bdb","author":"jne57","parent_id":"t1_n8pxflv","body":"That's my spot","score":1,"depth":1},{"id":"n8rmlpn","author":"[deleted]","parent_id":"t1_n8pxflv","body":"That’s a false statement. ","score":1,"depth":1}]},{"id":"n8q0hf7","author":"ColsonIRL","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"I love Nervous Charlie's, though IIRC there is something inauthentic about them technically. Despite this, they're delicious, and I highly recommend them","score":7,"depth":0,"replies":[{"id":"n8rfrc9","author":"reddiwhip999","parent_id":"t1_n8q0hf7","body":"They don't make their dough, they buy it and have it shipped to them from a factory in New York. It comes to them frozen. And then, they, allegedly, do not boil the bagels.","score":5,"depth":1,"replies":[{"id":"n8rq44z","author":"ColsonIRL","parent_id":"t1_n8rfrc9","body":"Ah, that's it. Nonetheless, the bagels are very good.","score":2,"depth":2}]}]},{"id":"n8pq3k1","author":"Thirtysixx","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"That’s the best one so it’s all downhill from here","score":6,"depth":0},{"id":"n8pthyk","author":"LilSpicePop","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"Look out for Shug’s bagel, Dallas company who’s coming to Austin this year!!","score":5,"depth":0,"replies":[{"id":"n8ptk8h","author":"dannylaurel","parent_id":"t1_n8pthyk","body":"Will do!","score":2,"depth":1}]},{"id":"n8pr5yn","author":"jumbleju","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"Nervous Charlie’s?","score":4,"depth":0},{"id":"n8pta9w","author":"jmercer28","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"That’s more than you’d pay in NYC 💀","score":4,"depth":0,"replies":[{"id":"n8pv06b","author":"[deleted]","parent_id":"t1_n8pta9w","body":"[deleted]","score":9,"depth":1,"replies":[{"id":"n8pyrk2","author":"A_Possum_Named_Steve","parent_id":"t1_n8pv06b","body":"Speaking of, I am honestly so exhausted by the cost of decent Italian food in Austin that I pretty much save my pasta urges for when I travel at this point. (This isn't asking for recommendations, I've tried almost every place here).","score":3,"depth":2,"replies":[{"id":"n8q0c00","author":"[deleted]","parent_id":"t1_n8pyrk2","body":"[deleted]","score":1,"depth":3}]}]},{"id":"n8pyq2d","author":"[deleted]","parent_id":"t1_n8pta9w","body":"NYC has thousands of bagel places. No one would pay $14 for a bagel.","score":2,"depth":1}]},{"id":"n8ptsjs","author":"xenocide117","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"That’s an aggressive amount of smoked salmon and I’m here for it.","score":4,"depth":0},{"id":"n8pzu9a","author":"Acceptable-Ear-6194","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"Rosemary salt bagel from rockstar!!!!!","score":4,"depth":0},{"id":"n8q0mh8","author":"lucianchauvin2","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"wholy bagel. get an egg with scallion\n\nhttps://preview.redd.it/837o8k8vw1jf1.jpeg?width=4284&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=4dbd0a775f6552c794ed19bdef065f6f555add2e","score":4,"depth":0},{"id":"n8re0ye","author":"derff44","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"\"not too much cream cheese\" is not a thing","score":4,"depth":0},{"id":"n8s4l7b","author":"IlllllIIIIIIIIIlllll","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"&gt;$16\n\nWhy is food in Austin reliably more expensive than in NYC? Same deal with that new bodega-style breakfast sandwich place. It’s absurd. \n\nManhattan still has dollar slice joints and an average slice is $3. A slice of Ropollo’s is substantially worse and starts at $5.50. Make it make sense.","score":4,"depth":0},{"id":"n8u3ify","author":"Logical_Doughnut_66","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"I honestly was staring at ur coffee way too long before I realized it wasn’t bean dip.","score":5,"depth":0,"replies":[{"id":"n8uo9lc","author":"Artemus_Hackwell","parent_id":"t1_n8u3ify","body":"Ah...see, I assumed it was *frijoles refritos* with sour cream and pico.\n\nI thought well sure that can work on a toasty onion bagel or that there was some nachos or tacos off camera and thought nothing further of it.","score":3,"depth":1}]},{"id":"n8potng","author":"titos334","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"My baseline is always a toasted everything with plain cream cheese and David Doughies kills it.","score":4,"depth":0,"replies":[{"id":"n8pqmgf","author":"Upper-Fan-6173","parent_id":"t1_n8potng","body":"That Barton Springs flour ain’t no joke! Elevates the classic plain to a thing of beauty","score":3,"depth":1}]},{"id":"n8qg9he","author":"centex","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"Live down the street from here. I think they are great and the dude in the truck is always friendly.","score":2,"depth":0,"replies":[{"id":"n8qher6","author":"dannylaurel","parent_id":"t1_n8qg9he","body":"The guy who helped me was super friendly.","score":2,"depth":1}]},{"id":"n8qlibe","author":"diaz024","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"Try Rosen’s bagels","score":2,"depth":0},{"id":"n8w4rs3","author":"dagnabitkat","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"I like Rosen's everything with a lox schmear, add tomato and capers.  They are close to us, it's yummy, that's cool. The end.","score":3,"depth":0},{"id":"n8prvft","author":"gutsylady2","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"There’s a new one up north I haven’t tried it as yet. Early on the review said the bagels were good, but the service wasn’t so great. I didn’t feel like driving all the way out to Leander for them.","score":2,"depth":0},{"id":"n8ps2rx","author":"gutsylady2","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"If you’re gonna do a bagel in Texas, you’re gonna have to go to Dallas or Houston.","score":2,"depth":0,"replies":[{"id":"n8pswtj","author":"dannylaurel","parent_id":"t1_n8ps2rx","body":"Well this is just for fun, so I’ll just stick to the options around here. Haha.","score":8,"depth":1},{"id":"n8ptutv","author":"DRMAHIN1","parent_id":"t1_n8ps2rx","body":"\"If you’re gonna do a bagel in Texas, you’re gonna have to go to Dallas or Houston\"\n\nTrue, I always try to make a stop at [https://www.kennyandziggys.com/](https://www.kennyandziggys.com/)  when I'm in Houston","score":2,"depth":1,"replies":[{"id":"n91lctm","author":"gutsylady2","parent_id":"t1_n8ptutv","body":"It’s been a while, but my family prefers New York bagel there on Hillcroft. I think Kenny and Ziggy‘s is nice but a good bit overpriced.","score":1,"depth":2}]}]},{"id":"n8ptewg","author":"Shoddy_Ad7511","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"$16\n\nMan inflation sucks","score":3,"depth":0},{"id":"n8qf0au","author":"singletonaustin","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"David's is good but their pricing is WAY more than Rockstar which is a stone's throw away (and equal or better quality). $6.25 for a bagel and cream cheese is nuts (NYC is less). I hope Rockstar doesn't solve that gap by raising their prices.","score":2,"depth":0},{"id":"n8qj223","author":"wild-thundering","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"Nervous Charlie’s is really good","score":2,"depth":0},{"id":"n8qptxn","author":"litsax","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"Nervous Charlie’s is by far the closest I’ve found to an east coast style bagel. Everything else is super soft like a muffin :p","score":2,"depth":0},{"id":"n8qvgd7","author":"maaseru","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"I love Rockstar the best, but based on their turkey BLT bagel. So not entirely a judgement on the bagel","score":2,"depth":0},{"id":"n8qwgbd","author":"Background-Ad-6983","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"Am I the only person who thought that looked like it was ordered from a Nintendo 64?","score":2,"depth":0},{"id":"n8rkkly","author":"FakeEmpire20","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"David Doughie's is delish and the owner is so nice! Everyone go here!","score":2,"depth":0},{"id":"n90demh","author":"foxparties","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"I went to Doughie’s once but the guy at the truck was obnoxious. Prices seemed very high. Haven’t been back.","score":2,"depth":0},{"id":"n90x1zz","author":"maganaise","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"Anyone know of a place that does salted brisket pickles and hot mustard like the late night London staple Beigal Bake?  Keep thinking that it would be so much better with a good Texas style smoked brisket but it’s something I’ve been craving since visiting London.","score":2,"depth":0},{"id":"n9kbxix","author":"RoseWreath","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"Saw someone else mention Austin needing good Jewish delis and I agree. I am happy to see places doing bagels here, but I miss all the other fare","score":2,"depth":0},{"id":"n8ppwet","author":"QuietRedditorATX","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"Following.\n\nI had one absolutely terrible bagel in Austin. I think it was just QC issues will be interested once you get there. (I forgot the name need to look it up)\n\nEdit: I found the bad bagel &gt;!Kaspers!&lt; Sorry to them. But not only was customer service poor, the bagel was literally rock hard. Best part about them was their free water.\n\nWe went very late in the day to pick up a TooGoodToGo order, which they canceled without us knowing. Got a bagel to try anyways and it was gross.","score":1,"depth":0,"replies":[{"id":"n8t5koq","author":"willnxt","parent_id":"t1_n8ppwet","body":"They close early and you did an end of the day to go pick up for a bagel they made that morning and you’re trashing them for it? Lol. Maybe if more people see this stupid take there will be less of a line when locals want to go.","score":2,"depth":1,"replies":[{"id":"n8tk42b","author":"QuietRedditorATX","parent_id":"t1_n8t5koq","body":"If your bagel is rock hard at like 2pm, then something is wrong.","score":3,"depth":2}]}]},{"id":"n8pvuxc","author":"Competitive_Menu8742","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"Bagel scene here is a joke wonder if it’s because of the water lol","score":1,"depth":0,"replies":[{"id":"n8q6dn2","author":"mmolteratx","parent_id":"t1_n8pvuxc","body":"It’s the lack of skilled labor, it’s got nothing to do with the water.","score":6,"depth":1,"replies":[{"id":"n8q6p38","author":"Competitive_Menu8742","parent_id":"t1_n8q6dn2","body":"Okay yeah figured","score":0,"depth":2}]},{"id":"n8pwqkv","author":"dannylaurel","parent_id":"t1_n8pvuxc","body":"That’s what I’m thinking! That’s always what I heard made nyC bagels, and bread in general, great. The water.","score":0,"depth":1,"replies":[{"id":"n8q1rf5","author":"Competitive_Menu8742","parent_id":"t1_n8pwqkv","body":"Yeah but ngl LA has awful water and courage bagel still exists","score":3,"depth":2}]}]},{"id":"n8qft78","author":"BartSimpsonGaveMeLSD","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"Another WTF 16 bucks, factoring in the Lox, is insane.\n\nI spend unreasonable monies on other endeavors, so I’m not judging you.","score":1,"depth":0,"replies":[{"id":"n8qhjzs","author":"dannylaurel","parent_id":"t1_n8qft78","body":"I eat Cheerios for breakfast every morning, so this was definitely a treat 😁","score":3,"depth":1,"replies":[{"id":"n8qicwn","author":"BartSimpsonGaveMeLSD","parent_id":"t1_n8qhjzs","body":"Treat yo self","score":2,"depth":2}]}]},{"id":"n8qvr5n","author":"Shoddy_Parsley_8225","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"When you guys mention lox, is it really lox or just smoked salmon? I am always searching for lox, and a lot of times it is Nova Scotia lox; not really lox.","score":1,"depth":0,"replies":[{"id":"n8qytv0","author":"dannylaurel","parent_id":"t1_n8qvr5n","body":"Ooop. You’re absolutely right! This is labeled in their menu as a “smoked salmon” bagel. I just typed lox out of habit. That’s on me.","score":1,"depth":1,"replies":[{"id":"n8rjyde","author":"Shoddy_Parsley_8225","parent_id":"t1_n8qytv0","body":"Thank you for responding. I grew up in Dallas and when I was younger, we went to Phil’s delicatessen. I remember the logo was a silhouette of a guy with a big nose. The first time I tasted lox, I was hooked for life.","score":1,"depth":2}]},{"id":"n8rj176","author":"reddiwhip999","parent_id":"t1_n8qvr5n","body":"I completely agree, but I get called pedantic when I point out that lox is not, and never has been, smoked salmon, but, food service places here have dumbed it down so much, that the general thinking is now that the opposite is true...","score":1,"depth":1}]},{"id":"n8rctl0","author":"tfresca","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"It’s not traditional but I love Casper Fermentable sourdough bagels.","score":1,"depth":0},{"id":"n8u1ep0","author":"VaneWimsey","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"David Doughie's is great, and I'd go there if they were open reasonable hours, but they're not.\n\nSecond best, but open reasonable hours, is Wham Bam Bagel.","score":1,"depth":0},{"id":"n8u8qo3","author":"fwboyd3","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"Rosens","score":1,"depth":0},{"id":"n8uz83c","author":"nickleback_official","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"Rosen’s all day 🥯","score":1,"depth":0},{"id":"n938fxv","author":"coffeeandbags","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"Why are you on a bagel tour in Austin. You should be on a kolache tour…","score":1,"depth":0,"replies":[{"id":"n93or1t","author":"dannylaurel","parent_id":"t1_n938fxv","body":"I’ve got Dos Gatos in San Marcos. I’m good. 😁","score":1,"depth":1}]},{"id":"n99zsdo","author":"melsilovesderby","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"I loved David's doughies and the owner is really cool.\nMy go to place that's closer to where I live is Willamson County (Wilco) bagels! \n\nI'm from the east coast and really miss the abundance of NY style bagels","score":1,"depth":0},{"id":"n9dvlm3","author":"havanesegirlmom","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"My kids who live in Austin take bagels back from Miami to freeze . They haven’t found a good local bagel","score":1,"depth":0},{"id":"n8wii4c","author":"ismellofdesperation","parent_id":"t3_1mqbr90","body":"David Doughie’s is a joke","score":0,"depth":0}]}

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