Rustin L.
Yelp
#1 BAGEL of all time lives in Philly!
Was scouring Yelp for a last minute breakfast spot before my daughter had to leave for work. I had all but given up hope, as the clock ticked closer to 8:30am.
At the very last second, I found Vibrant only a couple blocks from my hotel in Rittenhouse. After a quick walk through the park, we found it.
Being originally from the Bay Area in California, sourdough bread is my favorite, and am always excited to find it in other cities across the US.
These guys apparently specialize in sourdough bagels and bread, which was a pleasant surprise. I went ahead and ordered an everything bagel with cream cheese and a latte. My daughter got a peach cobbler bun and an OJ.
When my bagel arrived, it was smallish and unimpressive looking, really didn't look like anything special. I already ordered it though, so may as well eat it.
EYES WIDE OPEN!
I had just bitten into the perfect bagel. Chewy with just the right amount of crispness. The small, thin size lent itself to the perfect ratio of bread to outer shell.
The everything seasoning was perfectly balanced as well. Not too oniony or garlicky, not too much of any one seasoning, and no unwanted things either. I'm not 100% sure, but the cream cheese seemed homemade as well, with just the right amount of firmness but soft enough to spread. A hint of salt in the "everything " mix and cream cheese.
Words can't do it Justice, just know after I ate half, I went back to the counter and ordered a package of 6 to take home.
My daughters peach cobbler bun was light and airy. Complex, not thick and clunky. OJ was fresh and latte was bold flavored. Every item at Vibrant, literally woke up the senses, making this spot aptly named.
The service was pretty chill, not a lot of smiles, but hey it was early. Regardless...
Congratulations Philly, a city known for having the best cheesesteaks actually houses an even more impressive, elite bagel.