Warm up those taste buds. National Bagel Day is coming. Here's where you can find deals
Move over doughnuts. It's time for bagels to take center stage.
National Bagel Day is coming and this year it coincides with the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. So you can kick back, relax and enjoy your favorite bagel without worrying about getting to work on time.
In anticipation of the day, here is some information about bagel day and some deals we've found. We'll add more as they're announced.
When is National Bagel Day 2024?
Yes, there is a National Bagel Day. National Bagel Day 2024 is on Jan. 15, which just so happens to also be MLK Day.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is one of 11 federal holidays that occur every year.
No, bagel day is not a federal holiday; should it be?
What's the difference between a bagel and a doughnut?
This isn't a silly question. Not everyone has daily — you know who you are — experiences with bagels.
Bagels are actually a type of bread, which is different than a doughnut, which is a type of fried dough.
Bagels are different from bread in that while most breads are baked after rising, bagels are boiled before being baked.
And yes, doughnuts get their own national day, on June 7.
What is a schmear or schmeer?
A schmear means a layer of something you've spread or asked for on your bagel.
It's often used in conjunction with the request for a schmear of cream cheese. You could ask for a schmear of butter, peanut butter, jelly ... don't look at us, it could happen!
Are New York bagels that much better than others?
"NYC bagel purists will claim the main difference between a New York bagel vs. a regular bagel is the water you boil them in. Much like a specific vineyard terroir is used to make a wine, certain minerals in New York City tap water are attributed to creating the best bagels," according to New York City Pass.
We're just the messenger here. You be the judge of where the best bagels can be found.
National Bagel Day deals, discounts and freebies
Dunkin Donuts: Participating Dunkin Donuts locations offered their Rewards members a BOGO deal. Get one free bagel with spread with the purchase of any bagel.
McDonald's: Order via the McDonald’s app at participating restaurants in Central Florida and get a bagel sandwich for $2 during breakfast hours.
Einstein Bros. Bagels: Get $2 off any signature or classic egg sandwich or burrito with online ordering only at participating locations from Jan. 15 through Jan. 31.
More bagel deals you can get beyond National Bagel Day
Einstein Bros.: Join Einstein's rewards program to get a free bagel and cream with any purchase.
Panera: New MyPanera Reward members get a free pastry — which includes a bagel.
Bagel trivia you just have to know
The biggest bagel weighed 868 pounds. It was made by Brueggers Bagels and displayed at the New York state fair, Aug. 27, 2004, according to Guinness World Records.
Apple's bagel emoji was redone in 2018 after New Yorkers called the original design a 'monstrosity.' The original plain bagel 🥯 was redesigned with cream cheese.
Bagels have holes to help them bake faster and evenly, and so they can be piled high or transported on a dowel or pole.
The earliest known mention of a bagel was in the early 1600s in Poland. Bagels became popular in the U.S. in the 1960s.
202.07 million Americans consumed bagels in 2020. This figure is expected to increase to 205.34 million in 2024, according to Statista.com.
Bagels have been to space. In 2008, Astronaut Greg Chamitoff boarded Discovery with bagels from a shop owned by a family member.
Hold the coffee! In 2017, Einstein Bros Bagels launched an espresso-infused bagel in 2017 that had 32 milligrams of caffeine and 13 grams of protein.
Don't want to lose toppings through the hole? Try a bialy. While this isn't boiled before being baked, a bialy has an indent that's usually filled with cooked onions and sometimes topped with poppy seeds, according to Eat This, Not That.
This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: National Bagel Day: Freebies, deals Jan. 15 available
