Goldilox Bagels
Bagel shop · Medford ·
Specialty bagels, unique spreads, lox, and chai tea.
Specialty bagels, unique spreads, lox, and chai tea.
"In Medford, I noted that Goldilox Bagels has moved into the former Stone & Skillet English muffin production space at 186 Winthrop St., opening its storefront after building a following through pop-ups; the bright yellow awning and bold signage mark a shop that opened its doors at 8 a.m. on September 13 and has been drawing long lines. Founded by Medford residents Lindsey Gaudet and Ed Thill, the menu starts with bagels, spreads, bagel sandwiches, cookies, Speedwell coffee, and Boston Chai Party chai, with plans a month or so later to add pizza bagels and catering services." - Eater Staff
"This lowkey bagel sensation has quietly amassed a cult following in a residential corner in Medford, just at the foot of a hill where hungry Tufts University students live. After beginning as a pop-up, Goldilox now offers a range of bagel flavors, plus cream cheese variations. They’re only open on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings; the best way to secure the bagels is to place an order online for pickup. The bagels are popular for a good reason: They’re voluminous yet airy, not a typical New York style but definitely a league of their own." - Valerie Li Stack
"Designated a weekend of orders as the shop’s weekly “lox love” donation drive, with proceeds directed to World Central Kitchen." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal
"Every household should have a weekend bagel routine: Trekking across Medford to Goldilox on foot, baby in tow, is mine. Turns out my baby’s stroller is just big enough to hold a well-stuffed bag of bagels in the basket. Now I just need a cup holder for the iced chai I get every time. The rosemary salt and the extraordinarily topping-covered everything bagel are the top picks. —Rachel Leah Blumenthal" - Nathan Tavares
"I’m pretty sure I haven’t shut up about Goldilox Bagels since a year before it even opened. (Through non-food-world connections, I got my hands on some sample bagels back in the day and quickly became obsessed.) The cheerful Medford bakery is an essential addition to the Boston area’s bagel scene — and one of only three or four local bagel purveyors I heartily recommend to people on a regular basis. Get a rosemary salt bagel, get an everything bagel, and, sure, get a chocolate chip cookie, too. —RLB Currently offering takeout on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings; advance ordering early in the week extremely encouraged, but occasionally there are some extras available for walk-ups. Ordering opens Monday at noon for the upcoming weekend. (Keep an eye on Instagram for updates.) Order: Official Website" - Terrence Doyle
