proper bagel

"People have flocked to Belmont’s Proper Bagel since 2016 for fresh New York-style bagels, bagel sandwiches with smoked fish, salads, baked goods, and more starting at 8 a.m. daily. Prepare for lines in this chic, modern, minimalist space, but the food’s well worth the wait." - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones

"Stock up on bagels for the week from Proper Bagel, tucked in a black-and-white building off of Belmont Boulevard. Choose a half dozen or a baker’s dozen where you can mix and match flavors ranging from plain, everything, pumpernickel, sourdough, and cinnamon crunch, with a variety of spread options." - Kellie Walton

"It's generally difficult to get good bagels outside New York City, and Nashville was no exception to this rule until Proper Bagel came along in 2017—the bagels consistently garner out-the-door lines. The crisp, black-and-white, subway-tiled space is filled mostly with several large deli counters, where you can order everything from lox to a bacon-egg-and-cheese to a classic bagel with schmear. Bookmark it for hangover days, which are an all-too-common occurrence in this late-night town. "

"One of the first, yes, “proper” bagels in Nashville — on the scene since opening in 2016 — patrons flock to the Belmont counter-service spot to get their fix of fresh bagels, bagel sandwiches, salads, baked goods, and more." - Delia Jo Ramsey

"Pumpkin cheesecake cream cheese is the move for fall at Belmont’s longstanding bagel shop. Schmear in on warm toasted cinnamon raisin, pumpkin, or cinnamon crunch bagels." - Delia Jo Ramsey