NJ.com is back with their list for New Jersey’s 51 greatest bagel shops, ranked for 2025 (View Full List).

As they mention, Americans have a “love affair” with bagels, as we ate 202.7 million of them in 2020.

This list includes five bagel shops in Bergen County, including the #1 overall pick Teaneck Road Hot Bagels in Teaneck — they were highlighted for “perfectly sized bagels” with “exquisite crusty exterior” and “soft, chewy interior”.

River Road Hot Bagels in Fair Lawn (Website) came in at #9, and was highlighted for amongst other things for a garlic bagel that “strikes a nice balance between soft and chewy”.

Three Star Bagel in Teaneck came in at #10 — their bacon, egg and cheese bagel was highlighted for having “some of the crispiest bacon”.

At #51 was B&G Bagels in Ramsey with high marks for bagels but also omelets, quesadillas and avocado toast.

Rounding out the list was Bagel Nosh, Waldwick at #53, which got mention for “perfectly crusted bagels” and “excellent toppings”.