Bagel shopDonelson$$$$
Bagelshop
The readers' pick for best bagel in 2025, from a Donelson strip mall. Weekdays bring a $3 bagel-and-schmear special.
#7 in Brunch + breakfast#14 in Bakeries + sweets
What to get
- Weekday $3 bagel + schmear daily special (a different combo each day)
- Turkey-arugula sandwich on a rosemary-sea salt bagel
- Monthly chef-collab schmear flavors
When to go
Weekdays for the $3 daily bagel-and-schmear special (Mon–Fri, per the Scene, July 2026).
Insider tip
Free parking in the big shared Donelson Plaza lot; Wi-Fi and outlets. Owners Max and Kayla Palmer run guest-chef collaborations (Scene writers' Best Chef Series 2025).
Find it
- Phone
- (615) 964-7820
- Reservations
- walk-in only
Recognition
Checked Oct. 1, 2026. Ratings are a snapshot from Google and Yelp; ranks are ours (how we rank). Something out of date? Tell us.
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