10 Best Bagels in the Philippines 2023 | Buying Guide Reviewed by Baker

These bagels from Wildflour are made from scratch inside the cafe's bakery. They've come up with an interesting combination of chewy and crunchy textures by using all-natural ingredients. The softness is from well-proportioned wheat flour and milk, while the crunch and nuttiness come from the oats and various seeds, including black and white sesame seeds.

These oats and seeds are rich in fiber to promote good digestion. When it comes to taste, these bagels have an earthy flavor with buttery sweetness. You can also put deli-style ham and cream cheese for a fuller meal. Wildflour makes a fresh batch every day, so rest assured that you will receive newly baked bagels. 

The French Baker is a well-established brand in the country, known for producing quality bread, including bagels. Their bagels are made from whole wheat flour, which is packed with more fiber and carbohydrates than a regular one. These bagels are 100% made with natural ingredients and baked in batches.

Whole wheat gives the bagel a nuttier and more earthy flavor. They are not seasoned or topped with anything, so they are versatile and can be paired with sweet jams or savory fillings. You'll get fresh, soft, and pillowy sandwiches every time. 

If you want to try several kinds of bagels, order this 9-piece pack of bagels from True Bakery. The bundle includes plain bagels and those with flaxseeds and white sesame seeds as toppings. These bagels are soft and homebaked daily.  All ingredients are plant-based, perfect for a vegan diet. 

But for those who do not follow a strict diet, you can slice them up and add smoked salmon and cream cheese as fillings to make a scrumptious sandwich. You may also spread fruit jams, ideal for those with a sweet tooth!

These bagels from The Bake Project PH are one of the most pillowy soft bagels you can get. They are made-to-order; hence, you will receive them freshly baked. Each bagel is hand-rolled, following the traditional way of creating New York bagels. Plus, the brand is very generous in providing premium quality ingredients.

Each box contains one dozen of bagels. Six of them are soft and chewy plain bagels, while the other half are seed bagels with black & white sesame seed and chia seed toppings to add a bit of crunch. Enjoy these along with your favorite drink, or be in for a little more treat by ordering the store's black truffle cream cheese spread.

The founders of Bagel Brats started only with a craving for bagels, but after failing to find one that they like, they opted to make their own. Hence, this one dozen of bagels is a masterpiece created to perfection. They may be in bite-size pieces, but they are denser than the typical bagels to fill your stomach.

Aside from the plain and sesame seeds variants, Bagel Brats offer cinnamon raisin bagels. The soft and chewy bread is made sweeter, perfect as an afternoon snack for a quick "pick-me-up." To make them extra special, order the flavored cream cheese spread; you can choose from strawberry, blueberry, and sun-dried tomato.

MadBagels is another well-received bagel shop on Instagram that only started last year during the pandemic. They also follow the New York way of preparing bagels by boiling the dough before baking to achieve a crusty exterior with a soft interior. The shop offers the usual bagel flavors, but one of its unique variants is the cheddar jalapeno.

The cheddar gives the bagels a savory and creamy layer, while the jalapeno peppers give the bread a kick of spiciness to reduce the umay. With this flavorful combination, just add cold cuts or smoked fish for a filling snack. If you prefer something sweet, this IG shop also sells chocolate chip bagels.

For merienda, we all love "Spanish bread" that is filled with butter and sugar and usually served alongside coffee. If you want a different take on it, try these Spanish "bragels" from Nextdoor Neighbor Bakery. This Filipino-inspired bagel is a lovechild of the owner during the ongoing quarantine, who also just craved for some bagels. 

The bagel is soft, chewy, and less dense than other types of bread. Since they want the flavor to suit the Filipino palate, the bagels are stuffed with a sweet buttery fillingーno need to add another palaman. Besides the Spanish bragel, the store also has rosemary sea salt bagel, which is its version of focaccia, a savory Italian bread.

If you want to experience a sweeter variant of traditional New York bagels, check out My Sarbon Artisan Bakery's take on bagels. They are Brooklyn-style bagels, which are softer on the inside while having a nutty crunch on the outside. The bakery uses maple as the sweetener instead of the typical sugar.

The maple gives it a flavor profile that is similar to vanilla and caramel. Salt is also added to balance the taste. A pack contains 3 bagels, topped with sesame seeds and flaxseed. If you are using these bagels to make your breakfast sandwich, adding cheese, jam, or butter can give another layer of flavor to the bagels.

Are you craving for a berry sweet bagel? Well, here is an artisan bagel worth checking out! Village Gourmet's blueberry bagels have the right balance of sweetness and tartness. They have a golden brown bread that is marbled with plump blueberries. Besides the unique look, the bagels have a chewy texture that you will enjoy.

Each order consists of four bagels that are high-quality yet maintaining a relatively affordable price. You can enjoy the bagels as is, or you may smear some strawberry jam and if you're in for some more treat, top it with some whipped cream! You can also pair these bagels with black coffee or tea.

Jerusalem-style bagels or simply known as Jewish bagels, are considered the most original form of bagels. They incorporate milk powder and egg wash in the dough to achieve a crispier outer layer, but they are pillowy soft inside. Unlike the American version that is round, they are oblong-shaped bagels. 

So, if you want to try something authentic and traditional, these bagels are for you! Pair them with hummus or cheese to make them more flavorful and delicious. With six bagels, it is good for sharing with family and friends during snack time. Keep in mind that they are frozen upon delivery, so you need to reheat them.