Jake's Bagels — Hand-Rolled, Kettle-Boiled Bagels in Fishtown, Philadelphia

Fishtown, Philadelphia
~ Baking since 2022 | Now serving 2026 ~

Hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, and baked in small batches.
It's what Philly deserves.™

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↓ the backstory

I didn't plan any of this.

In 2022, I started making bagels at home because I couldn't find what I was craving: a proper, hand-rolled, kettle-boiled bagel with a real crust and a chewy interior. I couldn't leave it alone; every batch had to be better than the last. Hundreds of bagels later, people started getting curious and asking where they could get some. That's when I knew this wasn't just a hobby anymore.

Every batch is made by hand in small quantities. I roll each one, boil them in a malt-water kettle, and bake until the crust is exactly right. No shortcuts, no compromises. Just good bagels, done the right way.

Pre-ordering guarantees you a half dozen bagels, or come pop by the window to pick up some loosies (single bagels).

↓ the goods