This spot serves perfect NYC-style boiled bagels and delightful breakfast sandwiches, with flavors that make the wait totally worth it.
"After downing a pitcher of mojitos at the pool and singing along to musical theater videos at Quadz all night, a dozen bagels may be in order. Be the hero of your vacation rental and go to Townie Bagels. The popular shop started as an at-home business before eventually moving into its current brick-and-mortar on Sunny Dunes Rd. just south of downtown in 2015. The bagels here have a crispy, crackling exterior and a soft inside. You can’t go wrong with any of the spreads, which are all made in-house. We like spicy jalapeno or veggie cream cheese, and lox—easily the best in the desert." - brant cox
"Lead baker and co-owner Andy Wysocki wakes up at 3 a.m. to prepare some of the best bagels in Southern California. The kitchen also produces brownies, cookies, and other baked goods daily. The line is consistently long, so get to Townie early or settle in for a long wait — it’s worth it. The team also prepares gluten-free bagels daily." - Mona Holmes, Eater Staff
"Townie Bagels in Palm Springs is famous for its delicious bagels, attracting visitors from all over. Popular choices include schmear-topped bagels, Sunny Dunes bagel sandwich, and a variety of bagel flavors. They also offer vegan options and other baked goods." - Eater Staff
"Though not necessarily a traditional brunch spot, Townie Bagels comes in handy for those who want to brunch from the comfort of a hotel or Airbnb. Townie’s lines are as famous as its bagels, so place a pre-order by phone or in-person to secure a bag full of bagels with cream cheese and spreads, or others filled with eggs and cheddar." - Mona Holmes
"After downing a pitcher of mojitos at the pool and singing along to musical theater videos at Quadz all night, a dozen bagels or so is probably necessary. Be the hero of your vacation rental and go to Townie Bagels. The massively popular shop started out as an at-home business before eventually moving into their current brick-and-mortar on Sunny Dunes Rd. just south of downtown in 2015. The bagels here are all water-boiled giving them a crispy, crackling exterior and a perfectly soft interior. You can’t go wrong with any of the spreads–which are also all made in-house–but we’re partial to either the actually-spicy jalapeno or veggie cream cheese. Don’t miss the lox either, they’re probably the freshest in the desert." - Brant Cox
