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Washington's 4 best spots to score bagels on a budget

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Published on March 18, 2020
Washington's 4 best spots to score bagels on a budgetBaked by Yael | Photo: Crystal E./Yelp

Need more bagels in your life?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable bagel hot spots in Washington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.

1. Baked by Yael

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Topping the list is Baked by Yael. Located at 3000 Connecticut Ave. NW in Woodley Park, it is the highest-rated, low-priced bagel spot in Washington, boasting 4.5 stars out of 171 reviews on Yelp. 

Curious about who's behind the business?

"Yael made her first bagel during her final year of law school and started baking frequently the summer she studied for the Bar exam," the business says on its Yelp profile. "In 2011, Yael took the plunge and left her corporate law firm as an attorney to focus on Baked by Yael full-time."

2. Bagels Etc.

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Next up is Dupont Circle's Bagels Etc., situated at 2122 P St. NW. With four stars out of 474 reviews on Yelp, it has proved to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option. 

Yelper Austin G., who reviewed the business on Feb. 15, wrote, "The bagels are phenomenal. They are usually warm from the oven, but just in case, ask for it toasted."

Marissa P. noted, "Very small place, so definitely to-go orders are ideal. Their everything bagel with bacon and cheese was so good. They also sell day-old bagels."

3. So's Your Mom

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Adams Morgan's So's Your Mom, located at 1831 Columbia Road NW, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly deli four stars out of 316 reviews. 

Yelper E J., who reviewed the business on Feb. 2, wrote, "This place never disappoints. Great bagels and sandwiches."

David H. noted, "Lots of deli items, selection of sandwiches and bagels."

4. GW Delicatessen

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GW Delicatessen in Foggy Bottom is another affordable go-to, with four stars out of 144 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2133 G St. NW to see for yourself. 

"Opening our doors in 1945, our mission at GW Delicatessen is to provide Washington residents with fresh deli offerings prepared daily," according to its Yelp profile. "Serving up the best breakfast and lunch options on G Street, we can't wait to fix you something delicious."

In terms of signature items, "At GW Delicatessen, portions are piled high and ingredients are prepared fresh daily," it writes on Yelp. "Think fresh, out-of-the-oven bagels, perfectly layered sandwiches and healthy wraps."


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