Bruegger’s Bagels: What’s Vegetarian Editorial Review

Bruegger’s Bagels is an easy stop if you’re vegetarian. Nearly every bagel the chain bakes skips meat entirely, the whole shmear case is vegetarian, and there’s one sandwich built just for you. You won’t need to interrogate the counter staff here, just know which handful of items to skip.

What to order at Bruegger’s Bagels

Stick with the classic bagels, Plain, Everything, Sesame, Poppy Seed, Onion, Garlic, Pumpernickel, and Cinnamon Raisin, all of which are vegetarian and vegan. The Rosemary Olive Oil bagel is vegan too. Pair any bagel with one of the nine cream cheese flavors, from Plain to Honey Walnut to Sriracha Honey, all vegetarian though none are vegan since they’re dairy-based. For a real sandwich, order the Leonardo Da Veggie, the chain’s dedicated meatless lunch option. The Twice-Baked Hash Browns and Sea Salt Kettle Chips round out a full vegetarian meal.

What to watch out for

Skip every other breakfast and lunch sandwich. Bacon, ham, turkey sausage, brisket, and pastrami all show up regularly, along with the Hot Pastrami, Western Brisket, and Smoked Salmon lunch subs. If you’re vegan, the Whole Wheat bagel contains honey, and the Asiago Parmesan, Five Cheese, and Egg bagels bake cheese or egg right into the dough. Flavor coatings on the Blueberry and Cinnamon Sugar bagels vary by batch, so ask before assuming they’re vegan, and double check the Leonardo Da Veggie’s exact build if you don’t eat dairy.