Schmear Or No Schmear?

Assorted variety of different flavored freshly baked bagels in a full frame background on burlap viewed from above in an abstract pattern — National Bagel Day FILE PHOTO: National Bagel Day will see deals and freebies. (Ozgur Coskun/Ozgur Coskun - stock.adobe.com)

By Ann Kelly

January 15, 2026 at 4:55 am EST

Ah, the simple joy of the perfect bagel. Toasted or just sliced for a quick snack, the perfect amount of cream cheese, perhaps some lox, it’s a good on National Bagel Day.

Close-up of bagel with salmon and cream cheese and coffee Alexander Spatari/Getty Images

So of course I know where to find the deals, and there are plenty from Panera to Einstein and more. But where are the lovely locals? Tag me with where you find those gorgeous carb-fests and I’ll check them out myself.

Ann Kelly

Hello, I am Ann Kelly! I was born in Garfield Heights, Ohio (which is a suburb of Cleveland) as one of five children!

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