Rubinstein Bagels South Lake Union
Bagel shop · Belltown
2121 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
Highlights
Artisan sourdough bagels, unique spreads, duck fat matzo ball soup
Artisan sourdough bagels, unique spreads, duck fat matzo ball soup
"This bagel mini-chain owned by Ethan Stowell Restaurants is known for its bagels (duh), but don’t sleep on the matzo ball soup. While many other delis around town have versions that hew closely to the classic, Rubinstein has decided to go with a duck fat twist (blended into the matzo, not the broth), and the extra oomph works." - Eater Staff, Meg van Huygen
"Rubinstein specializes in sourdough bagels, which have a subtle tang and moist crumb while still achieving the traditional bagel chew. There are over a dozen flavors here, from the basics to tempting novelties like cacio e pepe, shallot, and chocolate chip, as well as the occasional bialy. This fast-growing bagel favorite (now sans its namesake founder) has three locations: South Lake Union, Capitol Hill, and Redmond." - Eater Staff, Alana Al-Hatlani, Sean Keeley
"We’re just gonna come out and say it. We don't get the Rubinstein hype. The bagels themselves at this South Lake Union shop are just fine—airy with some chew—and we’re fans of the fried onion and chive schmear. But really, it’s the engineering and construction of the bagels where things take a wrong turn. Don't waste too much time admiring The Spheres on your way out—the bagels need to be eaten immediately or they’ll turn into hockey pucks. And the double down, a.k.a their lox, tomatoes, red onion, and caper bagel, is laid on so thick with toppings that everything just slides around when you take a bite. Plus, their bacon, egg, and cheese is usually coated in a slick sheen of grease. But if you're in Amazon territory and need a quick snack, Rubinstein does have convenience going for it. Stop by in desperate breakfast times." - Kayla Sager-Riley
"Andrew Rubinstein has been baking his popular bagels around town for years, but only recently opened a fixed location. This allows him to roll out a slate of new items, including some compact, well-crafted breakfast sandwiches, which can be customized with different bagel flavors (salted rosemary is a solid option), fried or scrambled eggs, and applewood bacon." - Eater Staff
"The Ballard move also marks yet another sign of growth in a more robust Seattle bagel scene, which will include a new cafe from the critically lauded Rubinstein Bagels this fall at Sixth Ave and Lenora." - Gabe Guarente
