Bagelfeld: Authentic NYC-Style Bagels in Phoenix, AZ

I first tried an everything bagel at Ollie Vaughn’s and I’ve been faithful ever since. This place gives “soup nazi” vibes but in the best possible way. These bagels are literally the best in AZ. Crisp on the outside and so chewy. Perfect even after a month in the freezer!!

What an amazing little hole in the wall spot! As someone who often enjoys bagels, the huge chewy everything bagel with cream cheese I got here was perhaps the best I’ve ever tasted. Not only was it fresh but it had the perfect balance of soft interior and chewy exterior. I’d heard there again tomorrow and grab a bag full to take on the plane home but alas, they are closed on Mondays. How it works: it’s a tiny spot in a weird out of the way old warehouse. Look for the sign on the Main Street, turn down the side street and park then follow the steady stream of patrons. Enter on the door to the right, place your order, pay and wait outside for your number to be called. It wasn’t too busy when we got there around 8 on Sunday morning so it wasn’t too busy only like 5 minutes to get the food. There’s a small cooler with a few bottled drinks and they also were selling cookies on the counter (yummy) but it’s just about the bagels. It looked like there was maybe 10 or so varieties but as they sell out the woman staffing the counter had to get up on a small ladder to put black tape over the varieties. There are also 8 types of cream cheese. My wife enjoyed the sesame bagel with lemon herb cream cheese. Wish we were in town longer… I wonder if they do mail order…

I am a New York style bagel person to the core and this place is doing it so right. The ideal chew and crunch, perfect ratio of bagel to cream cheese. Jalapeño Cheddar bagel was the best I’ve ever had. The staff is fantastic and they write cool zines. What else could you want? Go here and tip well.

Don’t hate me, Einstein fans, Bagelfeld’s sent my standard of bagels to the next level! You’ve got to try it to believe me!! Turns out it’s totally okay to not toast the bagels. They are so fresh that over toasting them made them hard. I also ordered their berry spread. First lick (no judging please, I admit that I have a dull knife for spread and cream cheese) is refreshing because it’s not artificially sweet. It took half a bagel to get used to, but I actually like it more now than the store bought strawberry one! My favorite bagel is sesame bagel followed by everything bagel followed by the poppy seeds bagel. It’s a 20-minute drive and they are kinda pricey, but they are so worth it!!

Hands down the best bagel I’ve had here in the valley! Highly recommend the everything bagel and lox spread. Fresh, don’t toast it! It’s perfection as is!! Get there early there’s a serious “Soup Nazi” Seinfeld vibe going on there. And I mean that as a compliment! They’re busy, order, pay, collect your food and move on so the rest of us can get out bagel!

If Bagelfeld's has a million fans, then I am one of them. If Bagelfeld's has ten fans, then I am one of them. If Bagelfeld's has only one fan then that is me. If Bagelfeld's has no fans, then that means I am no longer on earth. If the world is against Bagelfeld's, then I am against the world. In my short-lived time living in Downtown Phoenix, this is one of those hidden gems that ALWAYS stepped up to the plate. The bagels and cream cheese are both homemade and made to PERFECTION. The service is awesome, always doing things with a smile on their faces. The only qualm I might have is the parking and size of the waiting area, but honestly, it just adds to the experience.

Hands down best bagels in AZ for sure. These bagels are so flavorful and chewy in the best way. They're always generous with the toppings too and prices are very reasonable! :))

This is the best bagel shop outside of New York i have ever been to. I'm from Long Island, trust me, I promise you, this place knows what they're doing. A++ (Get there EARLY)