Benchwarmers Bagels
500 E Davie St STE 107, Raleigh, NC
Crema's Take
“Benchwarmers is obsessed with doing bagels the right way—slowly proofed for days and finished in an authentic wood-fired oven—and it shows in every crispy-outside, pillowy-inside bite that's won over transplants from Brooklyn and Jersey alike. Beyond the exceptional bagels, they've crafted a warm neighborhood spot where you can grab a quick coffee and pastry in the morning or settle in for a full breakfast, making it feel like the kind of place that knows exactly what it's doing.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. Quick-grab spot. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Best bagels in the Triangle area. We got bagel sandwiches and coffee this weekend (which were anmazing) and after eating them went back for a dozen bagels and cream cheese for home. Thank god we got to try their cream cheese…it’s unbelievable! I love the Hotel d’matred and the…
My first time trying Benchwarmer Bagels and honestly so impressed. I'm from Brooklyn originally, and the bagels are incredibly fresh. Best NY style bagel I've had down here so far, delicious scrambled egg, easily customizable, friendly staff, and they had a discount for their…
Best bagels in Raleigh and they are made the right way. Slowly proofed over the course of several days and then fired in an authentic wood fired oven. You can get a classic bagel with cream cheese or a gourmet creation MTO. The attention to detail is something you can taste in…
Raleigh’s best kept secret. Who knew the best bagels I’ve ever had would be in Raleigh? The perfect amount of crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They season both sides of the bagel so you don’t have to be disappointed in eating the bottom. Great cream cheeses. Great…
Four stars for customer service and atmosphere. Two stars for the bagels. I came in with an open mind, fully aware that as someone from New Jersey, I’m not going to find a true NJ/NY–style bagel in Raleigh. That’s fine—I’m not expecting perfection or nostalgia. What I do expect…
Crema Reviews
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