Seattle is known for a lot of stuff…but not bagels.

For bagel enthusiasts, they’re worth searching and waiting for.

A pandemic cult favorite, Mt Bagel, was slinging delivery-only bagels and selling out within minutes before shutting down in 2022.

Now, they are back in Seattle with a brick and mortar shop and lines stretching down the block.

Today we’re heading out to brave the line and try them for ourselves. And, writer Sean Keeley hands over some tricks for finding the best bagels in Seattle.

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