Emerald City Bagels

Bagel shop · Atlanta

Emerald City Bagels

Bagel shop · Atlanta

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665 Auburn Ave NE Suite 01A, Atlanta, GA 30312

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Kettle boiled, baked bagels w/housemade cream cheese  

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665 Auburn Ave NE Suite 01A, Atlanta, GA 30312 Get directions

emeraldcitybagels.com
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$10–20 · Menu

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665 Auburn Ave NE Suite 01A, Atlanta, GA 30312 Get directions

+1 470 891 4258
emeraldcitybagels.com
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$10–20 · Menu

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Aug 13, 2025

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Emerald City Bagels Doesn’t Need New York Water to Make a Really Freaking Good Bagel | Bon Appétit

"Founded by mother-daughter team Deanna and Jackie Halcrow after years of moving around the country, this Atlanta bagel and appetizing shop grew out of marathon home-baking sessions—12 hours to make a hundred bagels—then wholesale baking and three years of shop design. They aim for a New York–style bagel: dense and chewy with a crusty exterior and a modest, roughly four-ounce size, inspired by favorites like Absolute Bagels and an ambition to evoke a deli atmosphere similar to Russ & Daughters. Their method uses hard wheat from Michigan milled in Massachusetts mixed with sugar, salt, yeast, malt syrup, starter, and Atlanta tap water; the dough rests overnight, is boiled in malted water, then baked, and they reject the idea that New York water is required. Local response has been enthusiastic—especially from New York transplants—and the owners see their work as turning biscuit-loving Atlanta into a bagel destination." - ByElyse Inamine

https://www.bonappetit.com/story/emerald-city-bagels-atlanta
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Kathryn Fox

Google
We went at a terrible time it was very crowded and overwhelming, and something that should have been maybe a ten minute stop turned into a 45-minute one. But the coffee, seltzer and bagels were really good. I got a vietnamese cold brew and a pastrami on rosemary salted. There could have been more mustard and onions on the sandwich, but it was good. The house made seltzer was very flavorful and the other bagel disappeared in minutes.

Shreya R

Google
I’ve been to two Emerald City Bagels locations and loved both! Their bagels are so filling, and the branding is so cute. Love their multiple vegan-friendly topping/schmear options as well! Totally recommend going for the experience.

Kierra Bowman

Google
This is one of the many very aesthetic but not very good places in Atlanta. The atmosphere is very cool and trendy but this was one of the worst bagels I’ve ever had especially for the price. I got a sesame seed bagel with bacon egg and cheese. The bagel was hard and there was something sour in it not sure if it was the cheese? It was not enjoyable and 2 bacon egg and cheese cost about $25. TLDR: Kroger has better bagels lol save your money.

Alex Yang

Google
Been a while. Started doing some charity work and stopped by this place. Good walk we have to walk the entire beltline. Overall love seeing the beltline and Atlanta great spot. Saw this place pretty cool. Looks pretty aesthetically cute. Bagel was solid. Creamy and flavorful. Savory. Love some cream in my bagel. Overpriced tho. Spent way too much ): I’m sad. But great bagel if you have some cash to spent. Got regular coffee. I’m not a big coffee person but I’m starting to. Let me know what I should order I have no clue what to order I just get coffee. Im a squid. Maybe like a latte or something else. Classic white girl order. Let me know. Overall tho, overpriced but still good. I gave it 6.7 out of 10 so around 3 stars.

Madeleine Ortiz

Google
I really wanted to love Emerald City Bagels, but honestly, it just doesn’t live up to the hype, especially when you factor in the extremely high prices. We’re talking $3 for a teeny tiny side of cream cheese. It’s almost comical how small it is for what you’re paying. The bagels themselves? They’re…fine. Not bad, not amazing. The texture and flavor are perfectly agreeable, but I wouldn’t compare them to any great bagel shop. Honestly, they’re not much better than what you’d get at an Einstein Bros. Bagels. It’s the kind of place that feels like it’s trying to present itself as a top-tier bagel spot, but the product doesn’t justify the premium prices. If you’re in the area and craving a bagel, it’ll do, but I wouldn’t go out of my way. I definitely wouldn’t go expecting a New York-level bagel experience. You’re basically paying artisan prices for an average bagel.

Maysa George

Google
No idea how this got so popular, but this is not it for bagels. My bagel(Rosemary sea salt) was very dry and not at all fluffy. The only thing that I enjoyed was the cream cheese. My husband’s bagel was not any different as he had an onion bagel BLT. I will admit we went later in the day, but I’ve been to many ATL bagel shops “late” in the bagel day, and have never had a complaint. Seems as though the bagels are a step up above store bought if that. If you want some real good bagels go to Ansley Mall. Brooklyn Bagels has been an ATL staple since I was a kid when they just had their Haynes bridge location. If you don’t live near the city they have several locations. All amazing. Or Bronx Bagel buggy. They’re great as well. 0 out of 10 for Emerald city bagels. Service was great. No complaints there. The bagels just did not hit.

Emily Mazor

Google
$8.50 for this tiny container of whitefish salad is ridiculous. The bagels themselves are small, dense, and never taste fresh. They’re hard and dry. Toasting doesn’t help. I really wanted to love this place but every bagel I’ve had here has missed the mark and been so expensive.

Jaqueline Paz

Google
Delicious bagels. A local favorite and a must try if you’re visiting Atlanta!! They load it with cream cheese and it’s definitely worth it! I prefer a bagel w/cream cheese over breakfast sandwiches but I’ve had both and like them. Coffee is average. Jalapeño bagel is not super spicy. Rosemary is soo good. Seriously any bagel here is amazing. Aesthetically the shop is beautiful, too!
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Brigitte L.

Yelp
Came in to grab some breakfast. You can smell the freshly baked bagels from outside!! Upon walking in we were greeted by friendly staff. They don't have any indoor seating but do have a table by the wall where you can stand and eat. I got the blueberry bagel with blueberry cream cheese and it was soooo good. Full of flavor. Soft and delicious.
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Steve V.

Yelp
We came here for a late breakfast, early lunch. The location is on the beltline and we were drawn in my the bagel ATM that is facing outward. Everything in the glass display looked kind of old, so we ventured inside. The interior is small, but there are a few tables and a fun interactive element on the payphone back by the clean bathrooms. There is some picnic style shared seating outdoors as well. There was only one party ahead of us in line when we were there and we needed the time even after we were up since there are so many good options on the menu. I ended up getting The Eggy Pop, which is egg salad and pickled onion. I chose the sesame seed bagel and it was delicious. The pickled onion was a nice touch and it was a very filling sandwich.
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Courtney W.

Yelp
Cute grab and go breakfast on the beltline. My bagel was overall good just my personal preference was that it was a lot of cheese that over powered the smoked salmon. Sat outside to people watch those on the beltline and it was nice as well.
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Cayla M.

Yelp
Trendy experience! You can go inside, or if walking a dog, you can order at their window. It was yummy but did take a minute. We didn't mind because we wanted to sit a be slow... but just fyi
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Sam P.

Yelp
This place is a staple with a wide range of bagel options and toppings. Couldn't recommend it more. Great service.
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Matthew V.

Yelp
Good ambience... Clean establishment... Food was good, I ordered bacon, egg and cheese on cinnamon bagel and it was good.. Only thing is that I asked for strawberry jam on it and it wasn't on there.. I went back and asked about it they charged me $2.50 for some jam... Smh terrible... All good... Overall good experience.. Coffee was good.. I like the setup and vibe.
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Josh C.

Yelp
My first time at this new location on the Beltline. Same great bagels and retro look. The inside is designed for take out but there are tables outside. I liked The Veg a lot, especially the pickled onions and radishes. The cold brew was pretty good, too.
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Georgia B.

Yelp
This 2nd Atlanta location opened in 2024 on the Beltline Trail. This review is based on my first visit to Emerald City Bagels in late January. +. Ambiance is urban, togo only space in the Citizen building between Irwin and Edgewood. Inside is an order counter, room for a line and pickups. Outside are ~ 6 tables on the sidewalk parallel to the Beltline Trail. +. Bagels, smears, bagelwiches and coffees. I tried their everything bagel toasted with garlic & herbs cream cheese and my friend had their poppyseed toasted with butter. I found my bagel too chewy and very dense for NY style. It was tasty especially with a generous portion of cream cheese. Perhaps I'll skip toasting next time. My friend loved their poppy seed bagel with butter. =. Price is high for what it is. ++. Service was cheerful. The line moved fast and our wait was short. =. Parking is limited street and paid lots. I parked on a nearby street and walked. So, their name has nothing to do with Seattle and is derived from the Wizard of Oz. This is a 3.5* rounded up since my buddy loved his bagel.
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Rishmithaa S.

Yelp
Good bagels but not great bagels to justify the price. The cream cheese was the highlight.

Sn P.

Yelp
I loved the bagel I got (The Veg). I would absolutely get it again. I also ordered a coffee but the worker was soooo sweet and recommended the blueberry matcha instead. I'm very picky w my matcha and avoid it if i think it's going to be low quality but this was a 100/10!! I ended up buying another one lol

Natalie P.

Yelp
These bagels are out of this world! I had seen so much hype for this place, so initially I was worried my expectations wouldn't be met, but I was so wrong. Just like most people, I came here to check out the new self serve bagel machine, but I went to order inside instead. This place is so cute, it kind of has like an old diner feel. If you want a popular bagel, you need to get here early, they get cleaned out pretty quickly. I will say the only thing I wasn't a fan of was the fact that there wasn't any seating inside, but I guess it's more of a grab and go spot anyway. Either way I would make the 45 minute drive every time just for these bagels!

Tony R.

Yelp
Every time I ask for a 2 BeC w/ chicken sausage, I never receive a BEC w/ chicken sausage. They charge me EVERY TIME. THIS IS THE 3rd time! And of course theirs no way to contact them.... It's ridiculous, I can't trust them to make me a bagel with everything they charged me for?! $40 for two bagels and you can't get it right??