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5 places to get bagels around San Jose
A cross-section of a bagel sandwich in front of City Bagels.
Satisfy your bagel-wich craving at City Bagels. | Photo by SJtoday staff
We may not boast the vast amount of bagel shops that New York City does, but the South Bay definitely has its gems.

So, whether you’re looking for a hearty morning meal or want to venture to a new breakfast spot other than your trusty House of Bagels — here’s your go-to guide for local bagel shops around San Jose.

🥯 City Bagels, 52 W. Santa Clara St.
This downtown gem for those in the know offers a selection of bagels, sandwiches, and pastries — all with quick service. If you need a beverage to wash down your baked good, you can also order an iced coffee, smoothie, or boba tea. Pro tip: Stop by this shop for its discounted bags of day-old bagels.

🥯 Regal Bagel, 125 Bernal Rd.
This NY-style, family-owned bagel shop in South San Jose has been serving the community since 2001, priding itself on its traditional baking methods + savory bagel-wiches. Try this: The marinara or pesto bagel with sun-dried tomato spread.

🥯 Bagel Guys Bakery, 1702 Meridian Ave.
This spot was previously named as one of the top 5 breakfast sandwich shops in the Bay Area by the Mercury News — and for good reason. It offers some of the best locally made, specialty cragels — the delicate hybrid of a croissant and bagel.

A cross-section of a bagel sandwich with lettuce + tomato in front of Saratoga Bagels.

We’ve got lox of love for Saratoga Bagels.

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🥯 Saratoga Bagels, 12840 Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd., Saratoga
Known for its generous serving size, this spot makes 20+ kinds of bagels each day with fresh ingredients — along with omelets, pastries, salads, wraps, coffee, and more. Try this: The Steak Bagel, with NY steak, roasted onions and mushrooms, melted Swiss cheese, and mayo.

🥯 Cramer’s Bagels, 495 El Camino Real, Santa Clara
This shop takes its bagels to the next level. The NY-style shop offers bagel pizzas + even bagel burgers for those who want to swing by for lunch. For those on the go, Cramer’s also offers a self-service coffee and tea bar, which is located next to the Santa Clara Caltrain Station.

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San Jose reduces speed limits around the city
The intersection of Santa Clara Street and San Pedro Street.
Santa Clara Street is one of Downtown’s busiest roads. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
ICYMI, you need to slow your roll.

A new California state bill (AB 43) introduced this year gave local governments the ability to lower speed limits in business activity districts — and San Jose City Council voted in June to reduce them from 25 mph to 20 mph in these four areas:
  • Downtown — Santa Clara St., Almaden Ave., Post St.
  • Calle Willow — Willow St.
  • Evergreen Village Square
  • Japantown — Jackson St.
The City recently announced that updated signage had been installed in these areas.

This is the first step in implementing the new law — and by June 2024, local governments will be allowed to reduce limits by an additional 5 mph on other higher-speed streets.

The City also stated that it seeks to use this policy in its Vision Zero Priority Safety Corridors.

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