Mt. Bagel

Mt. Bagel
The bagel shop's exterior in 2024
Restaurant information
Established2019 (2019)
Owner(s)Roan Hartzog
Street address801 26th Avenue E
CitySeattle
CountyKing
StateWashington
Postal/ZIP Code98112
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47°37′34″N 122°17′56″W / 47.6260°N 122.2989°W / 47.6260; -122.2989
Websitemtbagel.com

Mt. Bagel is a bagel shop in Seattle's Madison Valley neighborhood, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1] Established by Roan Hartzog in 2019, the business initially operated via delivery before moving into a brick-and-mortar stop in Ballard in 2020. In 2023, Mt. Bagel relocated to Madison Valley.

Description

The bagel shop Mt. Bagel operates on 26th Avenue East at the intersection of East Valley Street, in Seattle's Madison Valley neighborhood. The business made approximately 600 to 700 bagels per day, as of mid 2023,[2] and offers six varieties and three schmears.[3]

History

The bakery Mt. Bagel was established in 2019, initially operating via delivery in Seattle.[4][5] In August 2020, the business announced plans to move into a 200-square-foot brick-and-mortar space in the Ballard neighborhood.[6][7][8]

In 2022, owner Roan Hartzog announced a move to Bend, Oregon. May 20 was the final day of operation.[9][10][11][12] Then, in January 2023, Hartzog reversed course and announced plans to move into a brick-and-mortar restaurant in a Madison Valley space that had previously hosted Mt. Bagel as a pop-up.[13][14]

Hartzog and the business were featured on an episode of Rachel Belle's podcast Your Last Meal.[15]

Reception

According to KUOW-FM, Mt. Bagel was a "cult favorite" during the COVID-19 pandemic.[16] In 2020, Adam H. Callaghan of Seattle Metropolitan called the business "the Hamilton ticket of bagels".[17] Writers for Eater Seattle included Mt. Bagel in a 2023 list of ten "sensational" bagel shops in the metropolitan area.[3]

The business ranked first in The Infatuation's 2023 "definitive ranking of the best bagels" in the city. The website's Kayla Sager-Riley and Aimee Rizzo wrote, "Who knew that we would live in a world where in exactly 60 seconds, a batch of bagels could sell out like a highly anticipated sneaker release? These bagels are not only Seattle's finest, but they have ruined basically all others." The duo opined, "A spoonful of the spicy scallion cream cheese is phenomenal on its own, but when smeared on a coveted everything bagel that has a crackly outside and soft, malty inside, all becomes well—flowers begin to bloom, the sun shines, and butterflies start landing on you like in a Disney movie. If you can get your hands on some fresh Mt. Bagel beauties from their Madison Valley kitchen, freeze a few to trade as currency for when the apocalypse comes. They'll probably be worth more than the newest Air Jordans."[18] ParentMap said in 2024, "If Yelp reviews are to be trusted, and in this case, they are, then Mt. Bagel tops this list. For New York-style bagel purists, it's a winner."[19]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Mt. Bagel Review - Madison Valley - Seattle". The Infatuation. JPMorgan Chase. January 21, 2022. Archived from the original on April 2, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  2. ^ Cheadle, Harry (June 30, 2023). "Mt. Bagel Is Back in Business and Still Can't Make Bagels Fast Enough". Eater Seattle. Vox Media. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "10 Sensational Bagel Shops Around the Seattle Area". Eater Seattle. August 19, 2021. Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  4. ^ Guarente, Gabe (February 21, 2020). "One Former Rock Star Bakes Some of Seattle's Most Sought-After Bagels". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on September 26, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  5. ^ "Three intriguing Seattle pop-ups to try". The Seattle Times. The Seattle Times Company. August 4, 2020. ISSN 0745-9696. OCLC 9198928. Archived from the original on May 28, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  6. ^ "Mt Bagel setting up shop in Ballard". My Ballard. Archived from the original on September 23, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  7. ^ Burnstead, Brandon (May 14, 2021). "Hole-y moly! 200-square-foot Ballard bagel bakery regularly sells out in minutes". Seattle Refined. Archived from the original on November 27, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  8. ^ "The Best Bagels In Seattle Are Back - Seattle". The Infatuation. January 20, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  9. ^ "Mt. Bagel Leaves Seattle to Open in Bend". Seattle Metropolitan. ISSN 1931-2792. Archived from the original on December 30, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  10. ^ Stewart, Jade Yamazaki (May 11, 2022). "Mt. Bagel Is Leaving Seattle for Oregon". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on December 2, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  11. ^ Luschei, Abby (April 28, 2022). "Beloved Seattle bagel bakery Mt. Bagel closing its doors". Seattle Refined. Archived from the original on October 4, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  12. ^ "Seattle Shop Known For Chewy Bagels Closing Soon". iHeart. Archived from the original on June 15, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  13. ^ "Seattle's Beloved Mt. Bagel Is Back". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on March 29, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  14. ^ Santos, Melissa (July 10, 2023). "Mt. Bagel, a much loved Seattle bagel shop, is back". Axios Seattle. Archived from the original on September 26, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  15. ^ "Watch out NYC, Seattle's bringing a bagel boom | Crosscut". Crosscut.com. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  16. ^ Murphy, Patricia; Fullwood, Brandi (July 6, 2023). "All Bagels Considered". KUOW-FM. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  17. ^ "Seattle Actually Has a Bagel Scene Now". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on January 22, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  18. ^ "The 9 Best Bagels In Seattle - Seattle". The Infatuation. July 20, 2023. Archived from the original on March 16, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  19. ^ "Where to Score Seattle's Best Bagels". ParentMap. OCLC 52150073. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
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