Where can you find the best bagels in Charlotte? Tell us your favorite.
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- CharlotteFive launches reader poll to find top local bagel in Charlotte area.
- Local shops only; chains with over 25 locations and past winners excluded.
- Readers may submit multiple nominations online or by email to participate.
Editor’s note: The best bagels have been voted on by you! Check out the winner here.
Crunchy and savory or sweet and fluffy, I’d argue there’s no such thing as a bad bagel — but what about the best?
As part of our next Readers’ Choice contests, our team is on the hunt for which local spot is serving up the tastiest bagels around the Charlotte area.
Whether you’ve got a craving for a loaded bagel sandwich or one with simple spread, tell us where you go.
And of course, if you’ve got more than one favorite, refresh the page and add another nomination. You can also email us at charlottefive@charlottefive.com.
Note: As we are looking for smaller, local spots, chain restaurants that have more than 25 locations worldwide, as well as past CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice winners, will be excluded from winning the poll.
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This story was originally published July 28, 2025 at 5:00 AM.