Long before most people set their alarms, a small counter in the Baltimore suburbs is already busy shaping dough by hand. The doors swing open at six in the morning, and the bakers are rolling rings of dough that will feed a steady line of regulars all day.
This is a place with more than two decades of history, a devoted crowd, and a New York accent in its baking. What makes it worth the early wake-up call, why do families drive out of their way to reach it, and what should first-timers know before they arrive?
Keep reading to find out what happens behind that busy counter and why the hand-rolled tradition still draws people through the door.
A Sunrise Counter On Reisterstown Road
Set inside a plaza at 1500 Reisterstown Rd #211 in Pikesville, Maryland, this bagel shop opens its doors at 6 a.m. while much of the neighborhood is still quiet…