Bernstein's Bagels is Portland's go-to spot for chewy, flavorful bagels loaded with creative schmears and delightful breakfast sandwiches, best enjoyed fresh and early.
"A bagel shop that will satisfy even the most ardent of bagel snobs, Bernstein’s opts for prosciutto rather than bacon and a scoop of scrambled eggs, along with arugula and cream cheese. Order it on an everything bagel, and don’t forget to grab a coffee to pair." - Ben Coleman, Alex Frane
"New Yorkers and locals alike swear by this charming bagel shop with flavorful, intensely chewy bagels made fresh throughout the day. Musician and former New Englander Noah Bernstein loads snappy salt, everything, and weekend pumpernickels with a generous shellack of homemade schmears, only improved with a free shake of za’atar. Each week features a schmear special with names like Twin Leeks and Honey, I Shallotted the Dijons. Get online or in-person orders in early on weekends — Bernstein’s regularly sells out before official closing time on weekends. Fun fact: Bernstein’s makes a quick cameo in the background of the Michelle Williams-starring film Showing Up." - Daniel Barnett, Brooke Jackson-Glidden, Nathan Williams
"Bernstein’s Bagels in Portland is known for its chewy, malty bagels perfect for sandwiches like The Popper with pickled pepper schmear and a trout salad sandwich with caramelized fennel. The shop, co-founded by Noah Bernstein and Peter Hurteau, draws crowds to its historic location."
"When Bernstein's Bagels opened in 2017, the existence of the shop was something of a well-kept secret, still emerging like a rumor whispered by the city’s small-but-hungry contingent of East Coast transplants and nosh-seeking Jews. Could there really be a place making actually great bagels in Portland?" - ByThe Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors
"I love to grab a Bernstein’s bagel on my way out to the river." - Eater Staff
