Isaac's Bagels
1003 West Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC
Crema's Take
“Isaac's Bagels is a Durham destination that's earned its reputation as the Triangle's gold standard for authentic East Coast bagels, with devotees raving about everything from the perfectly chewy day-old bagels to creative spreads like dill scallion and fig honey cream cheese. The warm, family-friendly spot excels at breakfast sandwiches too—order the bacon egg and cheese with hot sauce for a local favorite, or go open-face with their egg salad and ricotta options. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite before work or lingering over pastries with family, the consistency and care that goes into every bagel here makes it worth the visit.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. Quick-grab spot. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
We got Isaac's Bagels catered for our wedding brunch. Everyone was talking about how great the bagels were and how on par Isaac's is with the best bagel spots around the country. They were perfect and it was a great way to end our wedding weekend making sure our people got good…
This is my death row bagel. Every bite causes every joyous moment from my life to flash before my eyes. I’m going to call my wife right now just to tell her I love her. Thank you Isaac for your bagel
The absolute BEST bagels in the Triangle!!! I'm from the West Coast and didn't know the glory of true East Coast bagels until recently and Isaac's is the best of the best in the area. If you want a great East Coast bagel, not just toast with a hole in it, this is the place to…
A new fave. Bagels are perfect, day of. I really love the dill scallion cream cheese but if you are more in the mood to something sweet, definitely try the Fig and honey cream cheese. Also I really enjoyed the bagel with ricotta and Cherry preserves open face. It was absolutely…
Vegan breakfast sandwich! Isaac’s Bagels in Durham is an absolute gem! Their vegan breakfast sandwich is hands-down the best, it's flavorful, hearty, and so satisfying. And don’t even get me started on their homemade vegan cream cheese… I’m obsessed. It’s rich, tangy, and…
First time visiting the store - super excited since the first time I had their bagels was at a school’s event and they were giving out bagel bites and they were super tasty. Went there with my friend for a quick brunch bite - ordered two coffees and 1 avocado bagel on onion…
Crema Reviews
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