Crestline Bagel named best bagel shop in Alabama

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As close as you’re going to get to a New York bagel in Birmingham. (Chaise Sanders / Bham Now)

In a recent article on The Daily Meal, the food-based publication named the best bagel shops in every state. It’s no surprise that Alabama’s best bagel shop is Crestline Bagel, a local favorite that has been in business for nearly 20 years.

Crestline Bagel is a Birmingham staple

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Our favorite? Try the salt bagel with salmon cream cheese. (Bham Now)

Known for its made-from-scratch bagels, tasty spreads and sweet treats, Crestline Bagel has locations in Cahaba Heights, downtown Birmingham and of course, Crestline. Named one of the 50 Best Bagel Shops in America by Delish.com, Crestline Bagel is no stranger to national praise.

One of Crestline Bagel’s signatures is its New York style bagels, which are not always easy to come by down South. According to a Yelp review, one native New Yorker said Crestline has “the best bagel I have had in Alabama.”

Here are a few of Crestline’s specialties:

  • Bacon, cheddar + scallion cream cheese
  • Croque monsieur
  • Honey walnut cream cheese
  • Nova bagel
  • Salt bagel
  • Pizza bagel

View the full menu.

In addition to top-tier bagels and sandwiches, Crestline Bagel also offers some of the best baked goods around–muffins, cookies, brownies and even dog treats for your pup.

Visit Crestline Bagel for Alabama’s #1 bagel

Have you been to Crestline Bagel? Tag us @bhamnow and let us know!

Grace Howard
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