Three years ago, Creve Coeur bid farewell to an iconic local establishment: The Bagel Factory. After 48 years of delighting the community with its New York-style water bagels, the shop at 11256 Olive Blvd. closed its doors for good in December 2022. At...

Sometimes a bagel isn’t just a bagel. In St. Louis, it was a story, a tradition and, for a century, the backbone of a bakery that made the city’s kosher scene a little more delicious. This week, as we dive into bagel content—and carbs in general—we...

Heads up, St. Louis bagel lovers. The Gateway City has just scored a culinary homerun with the arrival of authentic New York bagels from the legendary Ess-a-Bagel. These aren’t just New York-style bagels; they’re the...

So in honor of the St. Louis Jewish Light's Third Annual Bagel Week celebration, here is our Ultimate Guide to St. Louis Homemade Bagels. The bagel. Is it simplicity or complexity that has allowed the bagel to endure for centuries and become a staple...

Disclaimer: In recognition of sensitivities surrounding this topic, we wish to inform readers that the following article includes references to non-kosher foods. Well, folks, here I am, eating my words—and apparently an Asiago Bagel Stack from Panera...

St. Louis will soon get a new kosher certified bagel shop. Bagels and Bliss is taking over space that previously housed Edible Arrangements at 8141 Delmar Blvd. An opening is planned for late December. The partner-owners of Bagels and Bliss are Giti...

The Hill, St. Louis' iconic Italian neighborhood, is known for its classic Italian bakeries and family-owned delis—but not as a place you'd expect to find New York-style bagels. That is, until now. Since 1916, Amighetti's has been a familiar name in...

From the Yiddish, "Etlekhe zakhn ir nor ton nit balagan mit" which means "There are things you just don't mess with," our friends from Philadelphia Cream Cheese are "messing." Last month, the famed cream cheesers announced: "Philadelphia is uniting...

In the world of artistic expression where creativity knows no bounds, Sara Flicht has taken on an unexpected canvas – the humble bagel. Hailing from Toronto, this painter and digital artist has transformed the essence of this beloved breakfast staple...