Boston's 4 best spots for low-priced bagels
Pavement Coffeehouse | Photo: Jiyoo C./Yelp
Got a hankering for bagels? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable bagel sources in Boston, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike. Topping the list is Thinking Cup. Located at 236 Hanover St. in North End, it is the highest-rated affordable bagel spot in Boston, boasting four stars out of 560 reviews on Yelp. As to what the business is known for, "Thinking Cup is pleased to be the first coffee shop in downtown Boston to serve Stumptown coffee exclusively," it states on its Yelp profile. "To ensure exceptional quality and freshness, we obtain our beans directly from Stumptown's roasting facility in Brooklyn, New York." Next up is Fenway's Pavement Coffeehouse, situated at 1096 Boylston St. It's a location of the well-known chain. With four stars out of 422 reviews on Yelp, it has proved to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option. We looked to Yelp for more about the coffeehouse. "We are locally owned and love to welcome the community into our stores every day for great conversation, our own freshly roasted specialty coffee and fresh homemade bagels," the business states on its Yelp profile. "Whether you have to take it to go, or you're looking to kick back with friends or books, come on over, we can't wait to see you." In terms of signature items, "Proudly roasting specialty coffee and baking fresh bagels. Many vegetarian and vegan-friendly choices," the business notes on Yelp. Brighton's The Dolce Vita Cafe, located at 1698 Commonwealth Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cafe 4.5 stars out of 97 reviews. We looked to Yelp to learn more about The Dolce Vita Cafe. About the business's signature items: "Our mission at The Dolce Vita Cafe is to create a welcoming and friendly neighborhood coffee place — an oasis to relax, listen to good music and enjoy our chef's culinary delights," it writes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "We have free Wi-Fi so you can get some work done or chat with your friends online while enjoying a delicious cup of cafe latte and a fresh breakfast sandwich or a grilled panini. Great service, fresh food, the best tasting coffee you've ever had and providing a comfortable atmosphere is our goal." Levend Bagelry in Haymarket is another budget-friendly go-to, with four stars out of 88 Yelp reviews. Head over to Boston Public Market at 100 Hanover St. to see for yourself. We looked to Yelp for an overview of Levend Bagelry. "After years of dreaming, testing recipes and extensive sampling of breads and baked goods the world round, we began baking bagels out of a shared commercial kitchen in 2015 while searching for the perfect retail location and scaling up our recipes," per the business's Yelp profile. "After being met with incredible enthusiasm for our bagels and cream cheese at farmers' markets, pop-ups and office deliveries, we decided to settle down with a permanent stall at the Boston Public Market in July 2016." Furthermore, we found this information about the business's signature items: "Starting with our sourdough culture, we transform a few simple ingredients into our own unique version of a New York-inspired bagel," it writes on Yelp. "Under a crackling crust awaits a flavorful interior that strikes the perfect balance of a chewy, but not too dense, crumb. After a 48-hour cold fermentation, our bagels are boiled and covered in our favorite toppings before heading to the oven to realize their full potential." This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.
1. Thinking Cup
2. Pavement Coffeehouse
3. The Dolce Vita Cafe
4. Levend Bagelry
