There are certain types of foods that I have always enjoyed, and I know I always will. Bagels are one of those foods. Whether it’s a toasted bagel with cream cheese, a breakfast bagel sandwich, the classic NYC lox (salmon) and capers, or just a bagel with butter and jelly, you can’t go wrong with the carb-filled deliciousness that is a bagel.
Fortunately, we happen to have a variety of places in Columbia that serve up a mean bagel. So, in the spirit of National Bagel Day on January 15th (Did you know that there is a National Bagel Day?!! An entire day set aside to celebrate the chewy, bready, flavorful goodness that is a bagel!), I’ve listed below my favorite Cola hot spots where you can partake in some pretty amazing bagels and bagel sandwiches. Then you too can celebrate National Bagel Day at one of these amazing locations.
1. Carolina Cafe & Catering Co
Located at the heart of the USC campus, across from the historic horseshoe, Carolina Cafe & Catering Co offers up some tasty bagels and bagel sandwiches. Their bagels are made fresh in-house each day and have the perfect amount of chewiness. With a menu of changing bagel flavors, you’re tastebuds will be fully satisfied every time you visit.
Carolina Cafe has a menu that boasts multiple types of bagel spreads, breakfast bagel sandwiches, bagel melts, lunch bagel sandwiches, and more! In addition, they also serve salads, fruit, soup, and chili. They also have some fantastic coffee! (I know because I buy coffee from there frequently on my way to work. Had a cup of chocolate raspberry coffee just this morning. Mmmm!)…