Bella’s Bagels brings “Schmear of the year” nod back to the Springs

Colorado Springs’ own Bella’s Bagels took home “Schmear of the year” at the 2026 BagelFest West in Los Angeles this week for its Pueblo green chile cream cheese.

Why it matters: The win puts a local favorite on a national stage — and highlights Colorado’s growing food cred beyond Denver…

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