Townie Bagels | Bakery | Cafe
Bagel shop · Palm Springs ·
Boiled bagels, breakfast sandwiches, lox, pastries, coffee
Boiled bagels, breakfast sandwiches, lox, pastries, coffee
"Lead baker and co-owner Andy Wysocki wakes up at 3 a.m. to prepare some of the best bagels in Southern California. The kitchen also produces brownies, cookies, and other baked goods daily. Those in the know call to place an order in advance, because Townie’s line is consistently long. Standing in the desert sun can be downright brutal, but it is completely worth it when taking a bite of a breakfast bagel or sourdough bread. The team also prepares gluten-free bagels daily." - Mona Holmes
"A Palm Springs classic where early arrival is advised—part of the popular getaway food stops favored by locals and visitors heading to the desert." - Eater Staff
"After downing a pitcher of mojitos at the pool and singing along to musical theater videos at Quadz all night, a dozen bagels may be in order. Be the hero of your vacation rental and go to Townie Bagels. The popular shop started as an at-home business before eventually moving into its current brick-and-mortar on Sunny Dunes Rd. just south of downtown in 2015. The bagels here have a crispy, crackling exterior and a soft inside. You can’t go wrong with any of the spreads, which are all made in-house. We like spicy jalapeno or veggie cream cheese, and lox—easily the best in the desert." - brant cox
"Part of an expanded, much-lauded California bagel scene (The New York Times even declared the nation’s best bagels are in the Golden State), this Palm Springs shop draws long queues of weekend travelers from Southern California, snowbirds from Canada, and locals. Opt for a schmear-topped bagel, the Sunny Dunes bagel sandwich with sausage, egg, and American cheese, or a dozen varied flavors like plain, salted, and blueberry to snack on at any moment. Owners Andy Wysocki and Bill Sanderson even serve vegan cream cheese and lox. For non-bagel options, try the baguettes, focaccia, and black-and-white cookies, paired with a cappuccino or latte. Be patient — the line moves fairly efficiently; winter is the best time to play in the desert when the heat is less overbearing. — Mona Holmes, reporter" - Eater Staff
"Though not necessarily a traditional brunch spot, Townie Bagels comes in handy for those who want to brunch from the comfort of a hotel or Airbnb. Townie’s lines are as famous as its bagels, so place a pre-order by phone or in-person to secure a bag full of bagels with cream cheese and spreads, or others filled with eggs and cheddar." - Mona Holmes
