"Bagel purists will likely reject the premise of a bagel sandwich outright, and while they certainly have the right to, anyone else can enjoy them. The ones at Bowery Bagels — the intimate, friendly little bagel shop and hot sauce store from a New York transplant — avoid the somewhat common problem of too-tough bagels and slippery ingredients, instead offering their fluffy, chewy bagels sandwiching egg and cheese with a variety of breakfast meat options, including the not-so-kosher ham, sausage, or bacon. They’re each named for a Portland historical figure, and are available for takeout and delivery, with order forms online." - Alex Frane