Bernstein's Bagels
Bagel shop · Eliot ·
New York-style bagels with creative schmears and sandwiches
New York-style bagels with creative schmears and sandwiches
"Pointed to as arguably the city’s best bagel, recommended as a must-stop for bakery fans in North Portland." - Dianne de Guzman
"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
"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
"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."
"A once-secret Portland favorite that has become an institution for East Coast transplants and locals alike, offering to-go only hand-rolled bagels that are touch-chewy, softly malty, and slightly crunchy with good give. The shop’s everything bagel (with a pronounced, balanced caraway presence) serves as the base for distinctly Portland sandwich creations—like a Popper with pickled pepper schmear and avocado or a house-made trout salad with caramelized fennel and Old Bay." - ByBon Appétit Staff & Contributors