"A South Philly staple whose bagels are made with a 48-hour slow-rise using a natural wild yeast starter named Helen Mirren, then boiled and baked to a crisp, chewy finish; warm staff and deep bagel expertise make ordering relaxed even amid long lines. The menu balances traditional and whimsical offerings—the sesame with scallion cream cheese and the indulgent Banana Foster Wallace (marshmallow fluff and warm banana tahini jam on a cinnamon raisin bagel) are both memorable." - ByBon Appétit Staff & Contributors