Rubinstein Bagels South Lake Union
Bagel shop · Belltown ·
Sourdough bagels with unique spreads, breakfast sandwiches, and matzo ball soup
Sourdough bagels with unique spreads, breakfast sandwiches, and matzo ball soup
"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. 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. Food Rundown Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Searching for a great BEC in Seattle? Keep looking. This one is coated in a slick sheen of grease from both the bacon and the cheese. photo credit: Rubinstein Bagels Double Down The tomatoes and red onions are sliced way too thick, and the toppings like lox and capers are just thrown on haphazardly, making everything slide around with every bite." - Kayla Sager-Riley
"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
"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
"Part of Seattle’s growing bagel scene, Rubinstein’s downtown stands out as an excellent bagel shop." - Gabe Guarente