Hamburg, Germany · Bagels, Vegan Bacon, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #1 Bagel
Best vegan bagel, ranked globally Best vegan Bagel
Schmidt's Bagel - Winterhude in Hamburg makes the best vegan bagel we've found anywhere. Most of the top 10 are omnivore restaurants that happen to make exceptional vegan bagel — across 5 different cities. Below that, 87 restaurants ranked in 9 cities. New York City has the most options with 43 places.
Global top 10
The 10 best vegan bagel we've ever logged
Ranked by signature dish quality, not by overall venue rating. A high-rating restaurant where bagel is an afterthought will sit below a lower-rated place that nails it.
Hamburg, Germany · Vegan Bagels, Cakes, Smoothies
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Worth ordering: #2 BagelWorth ordering: #1 Cake
New York City, USA · NYC Bagels, Vegan Schmears
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Worth ordering: #1 Bagel
Riga, Latvia · Bagel Shop, Vegan Bagels, Plant Milk
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Worth ordering: #1 Bagel
Richmond, USA · Bagel Shop, Vegan Cream Cheese, Sourdough
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Worth ordering: #1 Bagel
New York City, USA · Bagels, Vegan Schmear
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Worth ordering: #2 Bagel
New York City, USA · Bagels, Vegan Sandwiches
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Worth ordering: #3 Bagel
New York City, USA · Bagels, Vegan Tofu Spreads
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Worth ordering: #4 Bagel
Hamburg, Germany · Bagels, Vegan Carrot Lox
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Worth ordering: #3 Bagel
Amsterdam, Netherlands · Bagels, Vegan Cream Cheese
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Worth ordering: #1 Bagel
By city
Vegan Bagel in 9 cities
Tap a city for the local rankings: every venue scored on this dish specifically, not on the rest of the menu.
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FAQ
Questions about vegan bagel
Where is the best vegan bagel in the world?
Schmidt's Bagel - Winterhude in Hamburg. It's not a vegan restaurant, but its vegan bagel scored highest out of 87 places across 9 cities. Runner-up: Café GegenVind 100% plant-based in Hamburg.
Which cities have the best vegan bagel?
By sheer number of good options: New York City (43), Amsterdam (10), Hamburg (7). But smaller cities can punch above their weight — a city with 5 places might have a higher average quality than one with 50.
Are these all vegan restaurants?
No. Some of the top-ranked places are fully vegan, but many are regular restaurants that happen to make really good vegan bagel. Each listing shows a Vegan Friendliness grade (A–E) so you know what to expect before you go.
How are these ranked?
Each restaurant is scored on how good their vegan bagel specifically is — not their overall rating. A 4.2-star restaurant with incredible vegan bagel will rank above a 4.8-star place where it's an afterthought.