Best Bagel Shop: Bagel Emporium

Few breakfast traditions are as satisfying as a freshly baked bagel, and Bagel Emporium & Grille has been celebrating that simple pleasure since 1975. A longtime favorite among Coral Gables residents, the restaurant combines the familiar flavors of a New York-style bagel shop with the generous portions and comforting classics of a traditional Jewish-American delicatessen.

Now located at 225 Altara Avenue, near the Shops at Merrick Park, Bagel Emporium has entered a new chapter with a spacious dining room while preserving the menu that helped establish its reputation. The attraction begins with homemade bagels, available in familiar varieties such as everything, sesame, poppy, onion and cinnamon raisin, accompanied by cream cheese spreads and traditional smoked fish selections.

Breakfast extends well beyond bagels. The menu features fluffy omelets, eggs Benedict, corned beef hash, challah French toast, Belgian waffles and classic lox with eggs and onions. Those seeking something more substantial can explore a traditional deli lineup that includes hot pastrami, corned beef, brisket, whitefish salad, matzo ball soup and generously filled sandwiches.

The combination of bagel-shop simplicity and full-service dining makes Bagel Emporium equally appealing for a quick morning coffee, a leisurely family breakfast or a weekend gathering with friends. Its catering selections also bring traditional deli favorites to office meetings, celebrations and special occasions.

A recent Best of Coral Gables reader nomination recognized the restaurant for exceptional food, quality ingredients, excellent service, welcoming ambiance and local ownership.

For anyone searching for the best bagels in Coral Gables, authentic New York-style bagels, smoked salmon and cream cheese, or a classic neighborhood deli breakfast, Bagel Emporium & Grille continues a culinary tradition that has been part of the Miami dining landscape for more than five decades.