Is there anything better than a fresh bagel done up just the way you like it? It’s the perfect combination of salty, chewy, slightly sweet, and just all-around delicious. If you live in a bagel-centric part of the work, which is sadly not everyone in the world, then you probably have your ideal bagel order down to a t. Mine (if I’m feeling spendy) is the classic combination of an everything bagel, plain cream cheese, capers, red onion, tomato (only if it’s ripe), and good smoked salmon. It’s a classic for a reason, combining a symphony of flavors in your mouth, setting you up for an incredible day. 

Though bagels are usually thought of for breakfast, I’m a proponent of eating them for every meal. They’re just a form of bread after all, right? We wouldn’t relegate a sandwich to the morning, so why do we need to do so when there’s a hole in the middle?