Ideal Bagel is a local bagel shop and deli in Athens, GA. Come by for breakfast or lunch: a bagel with schmear, a lox bagel with capers, or a Cadillac with bacon, fried egg and cheddar.
Mon-Fri 6:30 AM - 2 PM, Sat-Sun 7:30 AM - 2 PM
815 W Broad St, Ste B, Athens, GA 30601
Our lox bagel. Choose your bagel and cream cheese, then lox, smoked salmon or smoked trout, all served with tomato, onion and capers.
“Husband had everything bagel and lox, and as a northerner he was mighty surprised at how good it was.”
Rated 4.7 from 464 reviews on Google.
I’m visiting for the weekend and needed a bagel place to revive myself after a late night. I can’t remember having a more pleasant customer service experience anywhere! Everyone was so incredibly nice and patient while I looked over the menu, and although they were busy, they answered my questions and I received my order quickly! I also don’t ever expect a breakfast or a bagel place to have good coffee, but my iced coffee is delicious. Next time I’m in town, I will definitely return!
I had the bacon egg and cheese on a garlic bagel 10/10 never had a garlic bagel before and this was tasty! Husband had everything bagel and lox, and as a northerner he was mighty surprised at how good it was. Will likely return for another breakfast date. Parking is minimal but if you're up early it is not a concern, or if you're walking.
not only the best bagel you'll ever have but when u leave you'll have a feeling like no other. its like being cradled by your mother for the first time. little tiny rainbows emerge in ur stomach and you'll glow for the rest of the day. it's like when harry potter held his wand for the first time and the lights went all warm and fuzzy. tastes like a babies first laugh.
Ideal Bagel opened at 815 W Broad St in 2013, founded by Matthew Downes and William Clarke. For more than a decade it has been a breakfast and lunch favorite in Athens.
In 2025 the shop passed to its new owners, Naoko Uno and Jef Bredemeier.
“Athens, we can’t wait to keep serving up your favorite bagels with love (+ a side of schmear)”
As featured in Online Athens and The Red & Black.
We’re on West Broad Street, open every morning and through lunch until 2 PM.
| Monday | 6:30 AM - 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM |