We’ve tasted them all: Panera, Einstein Bros, Brueggar’s and many more. In Knoxville, there seems to be a bagel shop to suit just about everyones needs. We aren’t going to name a favorite but we want you to.
Who has the best bagel in Knoxville?

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Brueggars is pretty good. I make my own every once in a while, it’s pretty easy: http://hubpages.com/hub/Homemade_bagel_recipe_Make_great_nadrolled_water_bagels__its_as_easy_as_baking_a_loaf_of_bread
I think Einstein Bros makes the best Honey Wheat bagel (my favorite overall bagel right now).
This may also be filed under the “Where is Knoxville?” topic, but the answer to this question is Hot Bagel Co in Oak Ridge.
It’s a tough choice between Panera and Einstein’s, but forced to choose, I’d have to pick Einstein’s!
I’ll agree with Einstein Bros, especially when in a Nova Lox & Bagel. Though Panera’s is pretty good as well.
Best Bagels on the corner of North Peters and Kingston Pike in West Knoxville. Don’t go to a chain, eat local!
Einstein Bros. of course. Tons of bagel flavor options. Asiago with jalapeño salsa is the best.
Its a shame that people consider any of these places true bagel shops. Its about time knoxville got a real bagel place, not a chain.