Sorry to our friends to the north...New Jersey makes the best bagels.

I know New Yorkers are screaming at their computers right now.

In New Jersey, bagels are more than just a breakfast food—they're a delicious part of everyday life!

Ok maybe not every day, but on average residents consume about 82 bagels each year.

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A recent survey by Betway revealed that nearly 30% of people enjoy up to three bagels each week, with plain bagels leading the pack, followed closely by everything bagels and cinnamon raisin bagels, according to NBC New York.

Here’s how the preferences break down:

  • Plain: 44%
  • Everything: 41%
  • Cinnamon Raisin: 27%

We have some of the best bagel shops in the country right here in New Jersey.

The one thing I hear repeatedly when someone moves out of state is that they miss the food, especially the bagels!

They simply CAN NOT find good bagels! People say it's the water!

Read More: 3 New Jersey Bakeries Known For Delicious Crumb Cake

I asked on social media for you to name the best bagel shops in New Jersey and here's what you said.

Did your go-to spot make the list?

Top 10 Bagel Shops in New Jersey

Round Dough With A Hole, Point Pleasant Beach

400 Richmond Ave, Point Pleasant Beach

Open: Sunday - Saturday 6 AM - 1 PM

Rough Dough with a Hole
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Terrace Bagels and Cafe, Freehold

3681 US-9, Freehold

Open: Monday - Friday 7 AM - 3 PM, Saturday and Sunday 7 AM - 2 PM

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The Hot Bagel Bakery, Oakhurst

67 Monmouth Rd # 2, Oakhurst

Open: Sunday - Saturday 6 AM - 2 PM

Hot Bagel Bakery Oakhurst
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The Bagel Nook Various Locations

Hours vary by location.

The Bagel Nook
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Bagel Masters in Shrewsbury

661 Broad St, Shrewsbury

Open: Monday - Friday 6 AM - 3 PM, Saturday and Sunday 6 AM - 1:30 PM

Bagel Masters Shrewsbury
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Baron's Bagels, Point Pleasant and Brick

3003 NJ-88, Point Pleasant and 1743 NJ-88, Brick Township, NJ

Open: (Both Locations) Sunday - Saturday 6 AM - 2 PM

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Pop's Bagel and Deli, Ocean Township

4765 731 NJ-35, Ocean Township

Open: Sunday - Saturday 5:30 AM - 3 PM

Pop's Bagels Ocean Township
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Tommy's Bagels, Manalapan

130 NJ-33 #6, Manalapan Township

Open: Monday - Saturday 6 AM - 3 PM, Sunday 6 AM - 2 PM

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All-Star Bagel in Ocean County

Hours vary by location.

Everything Bagel
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Bakin' Bagels, Ortley Beach

1906 RT 35 N, Toms River

Open: Sunday - Thursday 6:30 AM - 5 PM, Friday and Saturday 6:30 AM - 8 PM

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Gallery Credit: Mike Brant