NC Triangle Dining Food Blog

The Best Restaurants and Bars in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill

  • NC Triangle Dining Food Blog
  • Home
    • Blog
  • Best Restaurants and Bars
    • The Best Restaurants in Raleigh, NC
    • The Best Restaurants in Durham, NC
    • The Best Restaurants in Cary – Apex, NC
    • The Best Restaurants in Chapel Hill – Carrboro, NC
    • Best Food Specials and Deals in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill
    • The Best Bars and Lounges in Raleigh, NC
  • News
    • Coming Soon to the Triangle – New Restaurants and Bars
    • New Restaurants and Bars in Cary and Morrisville
    • New Restaurants and Bars in Chapel Hill and Carrboro
    • New Restaurants and Bars in Durham
    • New Restaurants and Bars in Raleigh
    • New Restaurants and Bars of the Triangle, 2021
  • Index of Reviews
    • Cary – Restaurant and Bar Reviews
    • Chapel Hill and Carrboro – Restaurant and Bar Reviews
    • Durham Restaurant and Bar Reviews
    • Raleigh Restaurant and Bar Reviews
    • NC Video Reviews
    • Travel Reviews
  • Food Photos
    • Food Event Photos
  • About
    • NCTD Blogger- Ron Wen
    • NC Triangle Dining Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
    • NC Triangle Dining Blog Policy
    • Working with NC Triangle Dining
    • NC Triangle Dining Blog and Social Media Statistics
Restaurant & Bar Reviews » Chapel Hill » Brandwein’s Bagels, Chapel Hill – The Classic Taste of a NY Bagel Shop near Franklin Street and UNC

July 30, 2022 by Ron Wen Leave a Comment

Brandwein’s Bagels, Chapel Hill – The Classic Taste of a NY Bagel Shop near Franklin Street and UNC

Brandwein's Bagels in Chapel Hill - nctriangledining.com
Brandwein’s Bagels in Chapel Hill – nctriangledining.com

Given the number of transplanted New Yorkers in the NC Triangle, it’s pretty common to hear the refrain “There are no good bagels around here…” But as you can guess, with the growth of the NC Triangle, some aspiring entrepreneur fills that gap! And one great, new option for bagels is the popular Brandwein’s out in Chapel Hill. The place had hit my radar screen months back ago when it opened in the summer of 2020. Several visits later and I can honestly say it is one of the best bagels around, curious to hear what the NYers think!

Order counter at Brandwein's Bagels in Chapel Hill - nctriangledining.com
Order counter at Brandwein’s Bagels in Chapel Hill – nctriangledining.com

Located on Rosemary Street which runs parallel to Franklin, Brandwein’s Bagels sits on a busy street corner decked out in white, painted brick. Usually, you’ll find a cadre of Carolina kids munching away on breakfast outside in the sun. Even after a renovation in 2022, it’s a super simple setup. Order counter with two registers, you can also order online and pick up at the counter to avoid any lines.

June 2022 menu and prices at Brandwein's Bagels in Chapel Hill - nctriangledining.com
May 2022 menu and prices at Brandwein’s Bagels in Chapel Hill – nctriangledining.com
June 2022 menu and prices at Brandwein's Bagels in Chapel Hill - nctriangledining.com
May 2022 menu and prices at Brandwein’s Bagels in Chapel Hill – nctriangledining.com

The menu here at Brandwein’s is pretty simple: bagels as singles, half-dozen, and by the dozen with or without cream cheese. There’s about 12 or so common bagel flavors along with the occasional bialy (baked, not boiled). Brandwein’s also offers up a variety of cream cheeses, spreads, deli salads, along with bagel sandwiches. Wash it all down with a coffee, tea, or drink from their refrigerated case.

Side counter at Brandwein's Bagels in Chapel Hill - nctriangledining.com
Side counter at Brandwein’s Bagels in Chapel Hill – nctriangledining.com
Interior seating at Brandwein's Bagels in Chapel Hill - nctriangledining.com
Interior seating at Brandwein’s Bagels in Chapel Hill – nctriangledining.com

While Brandwein’s is mostly grab and go, there’s some shaded seating outside under the eaves of the building along with a handful of indoor tables next to a retail merchandise shelf. It’s all basic and functional here because the bagels are g-o-o-d! I’ve tried a variety and the bagels are puffy and fluffy with a good, tender interior and nicely chewy bagel skin on the outside. Toppings are generously spread out on the sesame and everything bagels.

Assorted bagels from Brandwein's Bagels in Chapel Hill - nctriangledining.com
Assorted bagels from Brandwein’s Bagels in Chapel Hill – nctriangledining.com

I’ve also tried their hot honey turkey bagel sandwich which was nicely stuffed with sliced turkey meat, cheese, and thin-sliced veggies, nicely built, and a mouthful. A happy thumbs-up from me, I definitely want to try more off their sandwich menu!

Hot honey turkey sandwich from Brandwein's Bagels in Chapel Hill - nctriangledining.com
Hot honey turkey sandwich from Brandwein’s Bagels in Chapel Hill – nctriangledining.com

Overall, I think Brandweins may be boiling and baking the best bagels in the Triangle but I need to check out a couple of spots in Cary to compare. And maybe, there might be one less thing for Northerners to complain about after moving to the Triangle…   🙂

Enjoying Brandwein's Bagels in Chapel Hill - nctriangledining.com
Enjoying Brandwein’s Bagels in Chapel Hill – nctriangledining.com

 

Brandwein’s Bagels

505 W Rosemary St

Chapel Hill, NC 27516

919.240.7071

Location on Google maps

Related

Filed Under: Chapel Hill, Restaurant & Bar Reviews Tagged With: bagels

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Subscribe to NC Triangle Dining

Popular Reviews

Kingfisher Bar in Durham: Fanciful Ambiance and Ground to Glass Cocktails Near DPAC

Two Roosters Lands in the Bull City and is Dishing Out Great Ice Cream

Brecotea Baking Studio in Cary for Asian Pastries, Boba Tea and a Relaxed Meeting Spot

Don’t Miss

  • Coming Soon to the Triangle – New Restaurants and Bars
  • New Restaurants and Bars in Cary and Morrisville, Now Open
  • New Restaurants and Bars in Chapel Hill and Carrboro, Now Open
  • New Restaurants and Bars in Durham, Now Open
  • New Restaurants and Bars in Raleigh, Now Open
  • New Restaurants and Bars of the Triangle, 2021 Edition

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

New Reviews!

  • Brandwein’s Bagels, Chapel Hill – The Classic Taste of a NY Bagel Shop near Franklin Street and UNC
  • Mitch’s Tavern in Raleigh is BACK with authority and better than ever
  • Thai 54, Morrisville – Delivering Tasty Thai Food That Covers Many Options
  • News: Social and Drinking District for Raleigh, Live on August 15

Connect with NCTD

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

NCTD Email Subscription


Handcrafted with on the Genesis Framework