A piping hot fluffy bagel hits the spot in the morning. Or any time of day, for that matter. Food-wise, there are just some favorites that New Jersey does better.
Pizza is usually the first thing that comes to mind regarding superior food in Jersey. Bagels are another treat that reigns supreme in The Garden State. Notice a trend here? Carbs.
Well, bread. You don't have an incredible pizza without the perfect dough, and you certainly don't have a beautiful bagel unless the dough is spot-on. Why are bagels from New Jersey and New York better? Fast Bagel says it has everything to do with the water.
New York's water is even better for making bagels, so much so that bagel joints across America pay to have New York water shipped to them. READ MORE: You'll Find the Best Breakfast Sandwich in New Jersey Here What makes a good bagel? It's crunchy but not too hard on the outside and nice and fluffy on the inside. That's just the bagel itself.
We haven't even gotten to the endless add-ons. There are two types of bagel shops in New Jersey. Your traditional bagel store has a decent selection but few bells and whistles.
Then you have your "boutique" bagel joints that make over-the-top creations that wow customers. One of the wild bagel spots that has gained national attention is The Bagel Nook . The Bagel Nook launched in Freehold in 2015 and instantly gained a following.
You may have seen them featured for their incredible Oreo bagel. The empire has grown in Jersey, with Aberdeen, Middlet.
