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Isaac's Bagels

4.8

1003 W Chapel Hill St
Durham, NC 27701
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If you’re looking for some of the best bagels around, head to Isaac’s Bagels. Buy a bag of bagels and a tub of cream cheese to stock the fridge or stop in for breakfast or lunch and order one of their awesome breakfast bagel sandwiches and a coffee.


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4.8

Photo of Paul Biehl Paul Biehl
Oct 26, 2024 5

Here me out: I am a bagel lover, and Isaac’s does not only have amazing bagels, but something you won’t find in many places. Isaac has cream cheese combinations which are not from this world. One of them - Honey fig - OUTSTANDING! Another one - Sichuan Chili - WONDERFUL SPICE. If you don’t like cream cheese: Fresh avocado - PERFECTION - with a splash of lemon so it stays fresh! We actually came back after our little walk through the Duke Gardens to grab another one. Absolutely sensational!

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Sep 13, 2024 5

These are hands down the best bagels in the triangle area. I grew up on NY/NJ bagels and feel like I’ve tried every bagel in the Raleigh, Durham, Cary area looking for anything remotely close to back home. I had given up finding “good bagels” in NC entirely, until I just stumbled across this pace! The bagel was absolute perfection, the right amount of chewy texture and the right blend of toppings for their Everything Bagel to taste just right. The service was super fast, my breakfast sandwich was ready within minutes of ordering, and the eggs were delightfully fluffy and buttery with PLENTY of cheese! I would drive out of my way to get bagels from this place!! Be warned that parking is street parking only and the shopfront is easy to miss because there’s no official signs or anything, it’s just a quick walk-up and grab n go kind of place, but it’s WORTH IT!

Photo of badmoodpixie 1 (badmoodpixie) badmoodpixie 1 (badmoodpixie)
Jun 27, 2024 5

Best bagels I've ever had. Delightfully chewy but somewhat soft. Huge portions of sandwich ingredients! I had the bacon and egg with cream cheese on one occasion and egg and cream cheese on another and I've never had more egg on a breakfast sandwich! The only (incredibly minor, no stars deducted) issue I had is the bagels weren't cut completely through which was only a problem because they're so good I wanted to eat as soon as I got my food and couldn't do so while driving as the halves were still partially attached. The cream cheeses I had on my bagels were delicious! I had the dill and the burnt jalapeño and both were flavorful and unique.

Photo of Mark “Jazmarc” W Mark “Jazmarc” W
Jun 11, 2024 5

I buy bagels here nearly every Sunday. They're so fresh and the sandwich choices will have you deciding what to get for hours. The sausage egg and cheese with spicy cheese is too die for. I generally order online and Isaac's is accurate on their preparation time. Looking forward to them moving to a place where you can sit down.

Photo of Alaina Deane Alaina Deane
May 22, 2024 5

I am so thankful Isaac's Bagels exists. I work within walking distance of their shop and have often gotten their weekday special of a bagel sandwich and coffee. Everything I have had has been absolutely delicious! There have been many times that I have accidentally forgotten my breakfast at home and they have literally saved my day (and stomach)! Truly a favorite that never disappoints.

Photo of Brian Campbell Brian Campbell
Apr 27, 2024 5

First time trying Isaac's today, what a delicious bagel shop! You know a place is great when there's a line going outside. I ordered the bacon egg and cheese on cinnamon raisin, it was so cheesy and filling! The staff there are very friendly, everyone was wide awake and smiling. I also only had to wait 2 minutes for my sandwich and coffee. They're fast and efficient and I'll definitely be back!

Photo of Carrie Buth Carrie Buth
Nov 12, 2023 5

Okay we all know the bagels are THE BEST bagels in the triangle but don’t sleep on the coffee! I got an iced vanilla latte this morning and described it to my husband as the most tenderly loving latte I’ve ever seen made. Of course he wanted to try it and his response was “Wow, I had one sip and now I’m smiling”. So don’t forget to grab a coffee either your bagel 🙂 it looked like the syrups were house made too!