From longtime diners to neighborhood cafés and dedicated bagel shops, Baton Rouge offers a surprisingly wide range of bagel options — from classic cream cheese pairings to hearty sandwiches.
While only a few spots specialize in bagels, many bakeries and breakfast cafés incorporate them into their menus.
New York Bagel Company, multiple locations
Bagels are king here. Since opening in 1996, the New York Bagel Company has grown to three locations across Baton Rouge. There’s one on 4350 Highland Road, 13200 Airline Highway and at 8342 Perkins Road.
Bagels are boiled and baked fresh every day. Sandwiches are served with bagel chips (or Zapp’s chips) and garden veggie cream cheese dip.
New York Bagel Company makes and serves 14 different bagels starting at $1.09 each, like the Cajun Bagel or Jalapeño Cheddar Bagel. The six schmear flavors include pecan delight, spinach and artichoke and strawberry. With schmear, bagels run at about $3.99 each…