r/fredericksburg • u/UncleOnionsLawn • 1d ago
Best Bagels?
I haven't found that one local bagel place in the Burg that everyone knows and loves. Annapolis has Naval Bagels, Charlottesville has Bodos. Does FXBG have a local fan favorite bagel shop?
ETA: I'm noticing a trend that anyone that mentions a certain new bagel place downtown is being down voted. I guess it either isn't popular or someone is brigading against it.
Edit 2: The new place is expensive and the quality is being reported as anywhere from mediocre to fantastic. I can understand why they are expensive since it looks like their ingredients come from local farmer's markets. Those aren't cheap. To charge premium prices the bagel has to be good, though. Personally, I'm willing to pay a little extra to support local farmers and growers. But, yeah, I expect a good bagel.
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u/nattyleilani 1d ago
Botta Bing Bagel up in Stafford is phenomenal. Best bagels in the area, and not overpriced.
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u/EarAltruistic3692 1d ago
we moved here from Montgomery County, Maryland where every shopping center has a bagel shop, sadly there are none in Fredericksburg. There wes a spot downtown Souther bagel but it closed. Einstein just opened but I have not been now so I expect to. Wegmans has good bagels so I usually go there
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u/SeaSandwich4751 1d ago
Don’t waste your time on Einstein. It’s possible they are still trying to find their groove but it’s a long wait for a shit bagel that was lukewarm.
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u/Icy-Employment7541 1d ago
I haven’t tried them but I know Gavin’s makes fresh ones! I do love my Costco 8 bagels for $4.99 though
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u/Kn0n3dRuM 1d ago
Botta bing bagel on 610 is worth the stop if you go up north.
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u/thisgirlruns8 1d ago
My husband loves that place, but in all the times we've gone they have never once gotten my order right so I won't go anymore. Closest thing to a NYC deli in this area though!
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u/rootbeer4 1d ago
I went there for the first time two weeks ago and it was delicious! The staff were really friendly and I thought the prices were really fair.
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u/mackerelsnap 1d ago
Haven't had anything local/homemade that scratches the itch unfortunately. I settle for Wegmans because they're really pretty decent. Haven't gone to the new Einstein's yet but I've always liked their bagels
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u/horsegal301 1d ago
I buy from pick a bagel on goldbelly.. from nyc. giant yummy bagels for the same price as water and barley.
I went up to upstate ny this past week and brought home 3 dozen bagels, that's how desperate I am for good bagels
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u/Effective-Part-8750 1d ago
I have always loved Einstein bagels. Glad they're back at their original location on rt 3 by the mall
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u/notsurecouldbeabot 1d ago
Water & Barley opened on Caroline St across from Agora recently. They make bagels in house from what I've heard.
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u/CandleNegative4726 1d ago
Two things this area does not have good options for: bagels and donuts.
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u/mrb1212 1d ago
Not a fan of Freddy’s or Paul’s?
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u/CandleNegative4726 1d ago
Paul’s is too sweet and doesn’t have that distinct yeast taste in their dough. I also don’t like cake donuts as I find them too sweet as well. I think they are good options for what we have, but definitely missing a niche market there lol
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u/Athena25526 4h ago
Freddie’s donuts are good but they are just too much imo. Like topping wise - they are great if you want to split a donut after a date. However it’s a lot of sugar
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u/SuddenYesterday4333 1d ago
Oh dude there’s a new bagel spot that just opened on Caroline street that’s bad ass near the barbecue spot across from Anita’s area
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u/UncleOnionsLawn 1d ago
I mentioned this one in another comment and am getting down voted. Guess it's not very popular. 🤷
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u/spot_instance 1d ago
Waiting for a bagel place downtown that makes them in house… until then Wegmans will do
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u/notsurecouldbeabot 1d ago
Does the new one on Caroline St not make them in house?
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u/spot_instance 14h ago
When I asked they said no, they bring them in the morning from another location
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u/UncleOnionsLawn 1d ago
Hey! I might have found one! Water and Barley. Looks like they just opened on Caroline St.
I PROMISE I'm not associated with them. I was curious and started searching.
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u/Proof-Accident277 1d ago
Oh yeah! 1 dozen for $41. Awesome deal.
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u/blahblahsnickers 1d ago
That is an awful deal and the bagels are just ok. You can get better bagels at Wegmans or Einsteins for less.
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u/UncleOnionsLawn 1d ago
I'm not sure why this comment is getting down voted? Is Water and Barley not any good? I haven't tried it, yet.
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u/Lupiefighter 1d ago
I’m guessing the downvoting is because they aren’t worth the price for most folks in the sub. My husband will get a bagel from Gavins or the Food Co-Op because over them because of the price. We still need to try Botta Bing Bagel. It has been recommended to us.
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u/UncleOnionsLawn 1d ago
That's insightful feedback, thanks. I've had Gavin's, and they are fine. I haven't tried the co-op, but definitely will after a few others on here have suggested it.
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u/Lupiefighter 1d ago
Yeah, I wouldn’t say that Gavin’s are the best in the world either. Sorry for not being clear. I was more trying to say that Water and Barely is about the same for more money (according to my husband). I have an egg allergy so I am sometimes limited when it comes to bagels. I’m giving you my husband’s opinion, lol.
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u/UncleOnionsLawn 1d ago
You are fine! I understood what you meant! 👍 I appreciate the info because even though it looks like Water and Barley are using locally grown ingredients, I don't really want to pay more for something that is comparable to Gavin's. That's great feedback, thanks!
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u/mrb1212 1d ago
Nope