We searched for Atlanta’s best bagel. Here’s the winner.
The AJC's food and dining team set out on a mission: Find the best bagel in Atlanta. From crackly, blistered crusts to chewy interiors and that perfect yeasty aroma, we put several local contenders through a blind office taste test, including Emerald City Bagel, Bronx Bagel Buggy, newcomer PopUp Bagels and many more. Editor's note: This post has been updated to correct the list of contenders.
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