From Bruegger’s to Dunkin’, these chains are known for standout bagels across the country.

Instead of slinging a coffee and carrying on with your routine, a warm, soft bagel with some cream cheese might be in order.

New York City might be the first place that serious bagel lovers flock to for a perfectly chewy, fluffy bite — thanks to over a century of time-honored bagel artistry in the city and public water that ...