OUR STORY

At Marigold Bagels, we are committed to the art of traditional New York-style bagel-making. Each bagel is meticulously crafted from scratch, using only the finest ingredients: unbleached, unbromated flour, plant-based sugars, yeast, salt, and purified water. We believe every customer deserves a delicious, fresh bagel made with care and attention to detail, which is why we only sell bagels on the day they are baked. Our 4-day process ensures that time and precision result in the most unique and delicious bagels you'll ever taste.

Bringing New York to San Diego

Founded in San Diego, CA, in 2022 by Mike, a Brooklyn-born and Long Island-raised bagel enthusiast, Marigold Bagels brings the authentic taste and craftsmanship of New York-style bagels to the West Coast. Our bagels are a nod to the classic style Mike remembers from his youth—smaller, chewier, with crispy, blistered crusts—different from the larger, pillowy versions commonly found in NY today. While a Marigold bagel makes an excellent sandwich, its satisfying chewiness and rich flavor mean it can be enjoyed just as it is, perhaps with a simple shmear for added delight.

Commitment to Quality

It took Mike over a year to perfect the Marigold recipe, utilizing the finest ingredients such as unbleached wheat flour, malted barley, pure cane sugar, salt, and yeast in a traditional and meticulous process. We use the classic bagel-making techniques brought to NY from Eastern Europe, including no dough conditioners or enhancers, hand-rolling each bagel, followed by a cold secondary proofing period. They are then boiled in water containing malt syrup and carefully baked with attention to time, temperature, and uniformity of oven heating to achieve the final product. Each bagel is allowed to cool on wire racks to maintain its crispiness before being brought to the market or one of our pickup locations within a few hours of coming out of the oven. Our commitment to the perfect bagel means we will never sell yesterday’s bagels.

Experience the Difference

One of our greatest motivations is to introduce San Diegans to the wider world of authentic bagels, beyond the corporate chain versions that resemble dinner rolls with holes. Whether you're a seasoned bagel aficionado or new to the delights of New York-style bagels, we invite you to experience the difference that passion and tradition make. Check our next market day through our Locations & Hours and follow us on Instagram for the latest updates. We look forward to serving you soon in the heart of San Diego.

- Mike & the Marigold Bagels Team

 FAQs

  • As of June 2024, we are only selling at the Mission Valley Farmers Market in Civita Park. We currently bake out of a commercial kitchen located in south San Diego and are looking for our next opportunities to expand.

  • We currently cannot accommodate bulk orders or special requests due to our farmers market focus but we are continually evaluating our options to better serve you in the future. Stay updated on our next steps through our Instagram account!

  • At Marigold Bagels, we take food allergies very seriously. Our bagels are made in a nut-free kitchen, ensuring they are safe for those with nut allergies. Additionally, we do not use eggs in any of our bagels at this time, making them egg-free. While we strive to maintain a safe environment for all our customers, please be aware that our facility processes wheat and may not be suitable for those with gluten allergies or sensitivities. If you have any specific allergy concerns, feel free to reach out to us directly for more detailed information.

  • Yes, most of our bagels are vegan. We use only plant-based ingredients in our dough, with no dairy, eggs, or honey. The exceptions are our Jalapeño Cheddar and Asiago Cheese bagels, which contain cheese. However, please note that our cream cheeses are not vegan, and we currently do not offer a vegan cream cheese option. We take pride in providing high-quality, vegan-friendly bagels without compromising the traditional taste and texture of authentic New York-style bagels.