Briny Bagels Briny Bagels makes Bainbridge a bagel destination-in-training
At first glance, this Bainbridge Island breakfast spot looks like an 1800s schoolhouse. Only instead of chalkdust and accredited teachers in their early teens, there’s an abundance of tasty bagels. No need to swim across Elliott Bay to get your hands on a dozen—but there’s a pleasant squish and light crunch to the dough that pairs well with highly concentrated schmears in a variety of good flavors. It’s an asset to the island.
photo credit: Aimee Rizzo
Toasty onion and garlic confetti play nicely with the sweet-spicy thing going on in the schmear, and is our favorite order here.
This invention is topped with a cacophony of fancy stuff—like thyme, lavender, fennel, and flaky sea salt. There’s a lot to unpack here, but it works, so pair with plain schmear for best results.
