🥯 Best Bagels Cafe in Medford, MA: Fresh, Filling & Always Real

Craving authentic bagels near Medford, MA? Just a short ride away in Cambridge’s Inman Square, Brooklyn Bagel Factory is baking up the real New York–style bagels Massachusetts deserves—hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, and baked fresh every morning.

Perfect for Tufts students fueling up before class, commuters grabbing breakfast before heading downtown, or families enjoying weekend brunch at home, our bagels, sandwiches, and coffee hit the spot every time.

From classic egg-and-cheese bagels to hearty smoked salmon creations, vegan-friendly options, and cold brew that powers study sessions, Medford has a new go-to for breakfast, brunch, and beyond.

📍 Address: 168 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139
📞 Phone: +1 617-945-7286


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🔥 Why Medford Chooses Brooklyn Bagel Factory

Real NYC Bagels – Every bagel is hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, and baked fresh daily, just like the best New York shops. Chewy inside, crisp outside—the authentic texture and taste you can’t fake.

Perfect for Students & Professors – Whether you’re at Tufts, heading to class, or cramming for finals, our hearty bagel sandwiches are big enough to keep you full and affordable enough to make them a campus staple. Study fuel = solved.

Family Friendly – Weekends in Medford are made for sharing. Our muffins, crispy tots, and bagel platters are crowd-pleasers for brunches, kids’ snacks, or relaxed family gatherings.

Commuter Approved – Early morning train to Boston? Quick grab-and-go breakfast. Long day at work? Delivery waiting for you when you get home. We make sure commuters get fed without the hassle.

Coffee That Gets You Through – From smooth cold brew to bold espresso, creamy lattes, chai, and matcha—we keep Medford moving with coffee that’s just as strong as our bagels.

Fast Delivery to Medford – No need to cross the river. Order straight to your Medford door via UberEats, DoorDash, or Grubhub. Fresh bagels, right where you need them, when you need them.


 

🧇 Medford Favorites from the Menu

Most Popular

  • Waffle Mania at BBF – Fresh waffles in sweet & savory styles
  • Tater Tots BFF Special – Cajun, Truffle Parmesan, or Plain
  • Breakfast Smoked Fish Sandwiches – Salmon, Trout, Tuna & more
  • Breakfast Bagel Sandwiches – Classic egg, cheese & protein combos
  • Fresh Bagels – Plain, Everything, Sesame, Asiago, Cinnamon Raisin, etc.

 

🧇 Waffle Mania

  • Just Fry – Special seasoned fries (Air-fried) – $5.25
  • Waffle Philly Cheesesteak – Steak, provolone, green peppers & onion – $15.98
  • Waffle Strawberry Stuffed – Fresh strawberries, banana, powdered sugar – $16.74
  • Waffle Double Chocolate Chips – Chocolate waffle with banana & chocolate morsels – $16.98
  • Waffle Blueberry Stuffed – Fresh blueberries, banana – $16.74
  • Waffle Chicken Sandwich – Fried chicken breast, tomato & chipotle mayo – $12.99
  • Waffle Smoked Salmon Special – Acme smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, tomato, onions – $15.74
  • Waffle Steak, Egg & Cheese Sandwich – Steak, cage-free egg, cheese – $13.74
  • Waffle “All the Way” Sandwich – Egg, cheese, bacon & sausage – $13.74
  • Waffle Sausage, Egg & Cheese – $12.98
  • Waffle Bacon, Egg & Cheese – $13.73
  • Waffle Egg & Cheese – $12.97

 

🥔 Tater Tots (BFF Special)

  • Cajun – $4.99 (Out of stock)
  • Truffle Parmesan – $5.99
  • Plain – $4.45

 

🐟 Breakfast Smoked Fish Sandwiches

  • Brattle Square Smoked Salmon – Salmon, cream cheese, tomato, cucumber, onion, sprouts, capers – $11.99
  • Neponset River Smoked Trout – Trout, eggs, avocado, arugula, tomato – $13.99
  • Weymouth Back River Pastrami Salmon – Pastrami salmon, veggie cream cheese, cucumber, tomato, arugula, onion – $13.99
  • Concord River Smoked Mackerel – Mackerel, chive cream cheese, cucumber, tomato, horseradish – $13.99
  • Mystic River White Fish Salad – Whitefish salad, tomato, onion, capers (open face) – $12.99
  • Muddy River Tuna Salad – Smoked tuna salad, tomato, onion, mozzarella, chili paste – $12.99
  • Merrimack Valley Smoked Anchovies – Anchovy, cream cheese, sprouts, capers – $13.99
  • Harvard Square Smoked Salmon – Salmon, salmon spread, arugula, cucumber, onion, sprouts – $12.99

 

🥯 Breakfast Bagel Sandwiches

  • Inman Square – Bagel, egg, choice of protein (bacon, sausage, ham, turkey) – $8.25
  • Agassiz – Egg white, lite smear, avocado, cucumber, tomato, sprouts – $8.99
  • Winthrop Square – Egg, ham, turkey, cucumber, tomato, feta, sprouts – $9.45
  • Alewife – Egg, chive cream cheese, turkey, bacon, cheddar, swiss, honey dijon – $8.99
  • Wellington – Egg, veggie smear, bacon, roast beef, American cheese, BBQ sauce – $8.99
  • Harrington – Egg, ham, sausage, chive smear, provolone, chipotle mayo – $8.99
  • Avon Hill – Egg, jalapeño smear, sausage, bacon, cheddar, tomato, jalapeños – $8.99
  • Brattle Square Smoked Salmon – $11.99
  • Harvard Square Smoked Salmon – $12.99

 

🥯 Fresh Bagels

All bagels $2.60 each:
Plain | Everything | Sesame | Cinnamon Raisin | Multigrain | Onion | Asiago | Whole Wheat

🥐 Croissants & Pastries

  • French Croissant – $3.99
  • Chocolate Croissant – $3.49 (Out of stock)
  • Almond Croissant – $3.99 (Out of stock)
  • Turkey & Cheddar Croissant – $5.99
  • Ham & Swiss Croissant – $5.99
  • Colossal Double Chocolate Cookie – $4.25
  • Muffins – Pistachio, Chocolate, Blueberry, Banana Walnut (out of stock) – $5.49

 

🧴 Artisan Spreads (8 oz.)

  • Plain – $6.99
  • Lite Plain – $6.99
  • Chives – $8.99
  • Jalapeño – $8.99
  • Mixed Vegetable – $8.99
  • Roasted Red Pepper – $8.99
  • Mediterranean Olive – $8.99
  • Strawberry – $8.99
  • Vegan – $8.99
  • Walnut Honey – $8.99
  • Smoked Salmon Spread – $9.99
  • White Fish Salad – $10.99
  • Tuna Salad – $10.99
  • Smoked Salmon/Lox (for 2 sandwiches) – $9.99

 

🥗 Steamed Bagel Sandwiches

Vegetarian

  • Charles Square – Cheese, plant sausage, chipotle mayo – $9.45
  • Harvard Square – Chive smear, avocado, jalapeño, dill havarti, chips – $8.99
  • Central Square – Mozzarella, pesto, tomato, balsamic – $8.99
  • Eliot Square – Veggie smear, havarti, onion, tomato, avocado – $8.99
  • Kendall Square – Cream cheese, cucumber, provolone, arugula, ranch – $8.99

Vegan

  • Kimball Street – Vegan sausage, vegan cheddar, chipotle mayo – $9.45
  • Leonard Ave – Hummus, tomato, sprouts, avocado – $8.45
  • Magnolia Ave – Plant sausage, vegan cheddar, hummus, BBQ – $9.45
  • Strawberry Hill – Fig jam, vegan cream cheese, strawberries, blueberries, honey – $9.45
  • Spring Place – Vegan cream cheese, Nutella, berries – $8.99
  • The Coast – Vegan spread, vegan cheddar, avocado, tomato – $8.99

Loaded (Meat-based)

  • Coolidge Hill – Turkey, bacon, American, arugula, peppers, chips – $10.45
  • Fresh Pond – Roast beef, turkey, bacon, swiss, cheddar, tomato, chipotle mayo – $11.45
  • Lafayette Square – Turkey, pepperoni, corned beef, swiss, smoked cheddar – $11.45
  • Observatory Hill – Turkey, sausage, cream cheese, parmesan – $11.45
  • Larchwood – Corned beef, ham, bacon, gouda, havarti – $11.45
  • Cambridge Port – Corned beef, pastrami, swiss, gouda – $11.45
  • Area Four – Pastrami, bacon, muenster, boom boom sauce – $11.45
  • Porter Square – Prime steak, bacon, provolone, swiss, parmesan – $11.99
  • General MacArthur – Steak, ham, gouda, provolone, peppers, chips – $12.99
  • Charles – Chicken, bacon, provolone, muenster, boom boom sauce, chips – $12.99
  • Putnam Square – Chicken, corned beef, havarti, BBQ chips – $12.99
  • City Hall – Steak, chicken, bacon, feta, parmesan – $12.99

 

Drinks

Hot

  • Drip Coffee (16 oz) – $2.99
  • Espresso – $3.45
  • Americano – $3.99
  • Cappuccino – $5.45
  • Latte – $5.45
  • Mocha – $5.45
  • White Mocha – $5.45
  • Caramel Macchiato – $5.45
  • Chai Latte – $5.45
  • Dirty Chai – $5.99
  • Matcha Latte – $6.49
  • Hot Chocolate / White Hot Chocolate – $5.00
  • Coffeccino – $5.00

Iced (23 oz)

  • Cold Brew Coffee – $3.99
  • Cold Brew Tea – $4.59
  • Iced Latte – $5.99
  • Iced Chai Latte – $5.99
  • Iced Mocha – $6.49
  • Iced White Mocha – $6.49
  • Iced Americano – $6.49
  • Iced Caramel Macchiato – $6.49
  • Dirty Chai Iced – $6.49
  • Matcha Iced – $6.49
  • Iced Vanilla Chai – $6.99
  • Iced Frappuccino – $6.99

🥤 Beverages & Sides

  • Still Water – $2.79
  • Large Water – $3.49
  • Sparkling Water – $3.49
  • Soda – $3.49
  • Sanpellegrino – $3.79
  • Coconut Water – $3.79
  • Natalie Lemonade – $3.79
  • Natalie Juice – $4.29
  • Still Water (Aluminum) – $3.50
  • Chips – $1.79

 

🥯 Catering

  • Bagel & Veggies Platter (for 10 guests) – 10 bagels of choice, tomato, cucumber, onion, arugula + 3 cream cheeses – $69.00


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💬 What Medford Customers Are Saying

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nick T., Tufts University
“Finally, bagels that taste like NYC. The portions are massive, and the cold brew keeps me awake through finals. It’s basically my second dining hall at this point.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Linda R., West Medford
“We get the smoked salmon platter every holiday. It’s fresh, delicious, and feeds the whole family. Everyone asks where we got it from—it’s become our tradition.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Owen S., Medford Square
“Delivery is fast, and the waffle sandwich is my Saturday morning go-to before heading into Boston. It’s the perfect mix of sweet and savory.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Carla M., Hillside
“As a vegetarian, I love the veggie melt. It’s healthy but still super filling, and it tastes like actual comfort food instead of just a ‘veggie option.’”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jordan P., South Medford
“My roommates and I order from here at least twice a week. The bagels are huge, the spreads are awesome, and delivery is always reliable.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Emily K., Tufts Grad Student
“The Kimball Street vegan sandwich is amazing. Plant sausage with chipotle mayo? Yes please. It’s my favorite post-class pick-me-up.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Richard G., Lawrence Estates
“Authentic New York bagels in Medford—finally. I grew up in Queens, and these are the only ones that come close. Chewy, fresh, and baked right.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Samantha D., Wellington
“Our office orders catering from here once a month. Bagel platters, muffins, and coffee boxes are always a hit with the team. Professional and delicious.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Alex V., Tufts Alum
“Every time I’m back in Medford to visit friends, I make a stop here. Nothing compares—the Alewife sandwich is worth the trip on its own.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Patricia L., Medford Hillside
“My kids love the muffins and tots, and I always grab a latte with an Agassiz veggie bagel. It’s one of the few places that works for the whole family.”


 

FAQ – Medford Bagel Lovers Edition

  1. Do you deliver to Medford?
    ✅ Absolutely! We deliver fresh bagels, sandwiches, and coffee all across Medford—including Medford Square, Tufts campus, Hillside, West Medford, Wellington, and surrounding areas—via UberEats, DoorDash, and Grubhub. Whether it’s a weekday breakfast, a family brunch, or late-night study fuel, we’ve got you covered.
  2. What are Medford’s most popular orders?
    🥯 Medford’s top picks are hearty and classic. The Alewife sandwich with turkey, bacon, cheddar & honey dijon is a commuter favorite. The Inman Square Classic with lox and cream cheese satisfies the NYC purists. And smoked salmon bagels are weekend must-haves.
  3. Do you have options for college students?
    📚 Definitely! With Tufts nearby, we’ve got big portions at student-friendly prices. Bagel + cold brew combos keep study sessions going, and shareable platters are perfect for group projects, game days, or dorm hangs.
  4. Do you offer catering in Medford?
    🎉 Yes—we cater campus events, offices, and family gatherings across Medford. Our bagel & cream cheese trays, smoked salmon platters, muffins, pastries, and coffee boxes are crowd favorites. Add tots or croissants to make it a full spread.
  5. Do you have vegan and vegetarian options?
    🌱 Absolutely. The Kimball Street vegan (with plant-based sausage + chipotle mayo) is a hit with plant-based customers, while the Agassiz veggie and Central Square veggie melt are popular with vegetarians.
  6. Are portions student-budget friendly?
    💲 Yes—our sandwiches are big enough to keep you full through lectures, practices, or study marathons, making them a great value for Tufts students.
  7. Do you have kid-friendly options?
    👨‍👩‍👧 Definitely! Families in West Medford and Hillside love our muffins, tater tots, and simple bagel + cream cheese options. Perfect for quick breakfasts or weekend brunches.
  8. Can I order breakfast and lunch items later in the day?
    ⏰ Yes—we serve our full menu all day, so you can grab a breakfast sandwich at 3 p.m. or a smoked salmon platter for dinner.
  9. What coffee drinks do you offer?
    ☕ Cold brew, espresso, lattes, chai, and matcha are all on the menu—perfect for both students pulling all-nighters and parents needing fuel.
  10. Where are you located?
    📍 Just minutes away in Cambridge’s Inman Square: 168 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139. A quick trip from Medford Square or Tufts, or get delivery straight to your door.

 

📍 Visit or Order Today – Bagels Near Medford, MA

Brooklyn Bagel Factory
168 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139
📞 +1 (617) 945-7286
🌐 brooklynbagelfactory.com

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