Bruegger's Bagels

Bruegger's Bagels, founded in 1983 by Nordahl Brue and Mike Dressell in Troy, New York, has grown into a prominent chain specializing in authentic New York-style, kettle-boiled bagels. The company operates approximately 190 bakery-cafés across 16 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. The headquarters is located in Burlington, Vermont.

Each Bruegger's location bakes 14 varieties of bagels on-site every morning in small batches, ensuring freshness and quality. The bagels are crafted using a traditional kettle-boiling method, which results in a shiny crust and chewy interior. This method distinguishes their bagels from others.

Complementing their bagels, Bruegger's offers a selection of made-in-Vermont cream cheeses. These are available in over 11 flavors, including sweet options like Maple Walnut and savory choices such as Bacon Scallion. The menu also features breakfast and lunch sandwiches, muffins, cookies, and a variety of beverages including coffee, espresso drinks, iced drinks, tea, and soda.

In addition to core offerings, Bruegger's provides catering services suitable for both small and large groups. This makes it a popular choice for meetings, events, and gatherings. The company emphasizes quality ingredients, using only flour, water, yeast, malt, and salt in their bagel recipes. They also use fresh, never powdered, yeast.

Locations

Bruegger's Bagels has a significant presence in multiple states, with many locations in Minnesota, North Carolina, and New York. Some key facts about their presence include:

• Minnesota: 27 locations
• North Carolina: 22 locations
• New York: 22 locations
• Headquarters in Burlington, Vermont
• Additional key locations in Cedar Rapids, IA; Akron, OH; Belmont, MA; Cambridge, MA; New Haven, CT; Durham, NC; Hartford, CT; Huntsville, AL; Charlotte, NC; Minneapolis, MN; Wauwatosa, WI; Saint Louis Park, MN; Whitefish Bay, WI; Tucson, AZ, among others

These varied locations ensure widespread accessibility to their fresh bagel offerings across the United States.

Summary

Bruegger's Bagels combines traditional bagel-making techniques with a diverse menu to provide a genuine New York-style dining experience across its numerous locations.