Hella Bagels

Hella Bagels in Albany feels like a minimalist cafe built for hours-long hangs, complete with bagel-shaped lamps, ample seating, and even a fireplace—just where you want to spend quality time with one of their fantastic bagels. They’re so plump and fluffy they’re practically spherical, and have extra crunchy bottoms. The lox sandwich with juicy tomatoes and a tangle of dill is a winner, but you also can’t go wrong with any of their housemade cream cheeses on a well-seasoned everything bagel.

photo credit: Jeremy Chiu

photo credit: Jeremy Chiu