🥯 Best Bagel Shop Near Western Avenue – Central Square to BU Bridge

Stretching from Central Square all the way to the Boston University Bridge, Western Avenue is a vital artery connecting Cambridge and Boston. Every day, the street buzzes with students biking to BU, professionals commuting into the city, and locals heading toward Central Square’s cafés and shops. It’s one of those roads where the energy never slows down—and just minutes away, Brooklyn Bagel Factory is the spot that keeps that energy fueled.

At our café, you’ll find authentic New York–style bagels, made the right way: hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, and baked to golden perfection every single morning. That signature New York chew is what makes our bagels a favorite for anyone traveling through Western Avenue, BU Bridge, or Central Square.

Whether you’re grabbing breakfast before class at BU, fueling up for work in Boston, or taking a quick break in Central Square, our bagels, sandwiches, and coffee are crafted to keep you moving. From a simple everything bagel with cream cheese to a loaded breakfast sandwich with cold brew, we’re here to make sure your Western Avenue commute is never short on flavor.

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Why Bagel Lovers Choose Us Near Western Avenue

✅ True NYC Bagels in Cambridge – Every morning, our bagels are hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, and baked fresh, giving you that authentic New York chew you won’t find anywhere else in Cambridge.

✅ Fuel for BU & Central Square – Whether you’re a student rushing to BU classes, a professor heading into Central Square, or a commuter crossing the BU Bridge, our bagel + coffee combos are the perfect fuel to start your day.

✅ Signature Sandwiches – From classic smoked salmon with cream cheese and capers to hearty steak, egg & cheese melts, our sandwiches are built to satisfy every appetite—whether you’re grabbing breakfast or powering through lunch.

✅ Vegan & Veggie Favorites – Health-conscious? We’ve got you covered with options like the Agassiz Veggie Bagel (loaded with avocado, sprouts, cucumber & tomato) or our plant-based sausage bagel—perfect for a lighter, delicious choice.

✅ Fast Delivery Across Western Ave – No time to stop in? Order hot and fresh delivery straight to your door via UberEats, DoorDash & Grubhub—whether you’re at home, in the office, or studying near BU.

✅ Part of the BU Bridge Rhythm – Western Avenue never slows down, and neither do we. From cyclists crossing the bridge to researchers, artists, and locals moving between Cambridge and Boston, our bagels are part of the daily rhythm.

🧇 Signature Brooklyn Bagel 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 Locals Say Near Western Avenue

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Alex R. – BU Graduate Student
“Crossing the BU Bridge for class is always better when I stop for a sesame bagel and cold brew. It feels like a real taste of New York right in Cambridge, and it gives me the perfect energy boost before lectures.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lena M. – Central Square Commuter
“Western Ave mornings are always hectic, but their quick and friendly service makes it easy to grab a hot breakfast sandwich on the go. The steak & egg bagel has become my absolute favorite fuel for the workday.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Carlos V. – Cambridge Cyclist
“After biking across the BU Bridge, nothing hits the spot like an everything bagel with scallion cream cheese. It’s the kind of fuel that not only keeps me going but actually tastes incredible.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dana P. – Boston Researcher
“I often order delivery to my office near the BU Bridge. The bagels always arrive hot, fresh, and exactly how I ordered them. Consistency like this is rare, and that’s why I keep coming back.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sophie L. – Western Ave Resident
“Weekend mornings on Western Ave aren’t complete without their bagel platters. I host friends often, and these spreads make it feel like a true New York brunch experience in the heart of Cambridge.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Marcus J. – MIT Graduate
“Even though I live closer to Central now, I still find myself walking down Western Ave just to grab their smoked salmon bagel. It’s worth every step—fresh, rich, and always satisfying.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ella T. – Coffee Enthusiast
“Their latte paired with a warm cinnamon raisin bagel is my ultimate comfort food. For me, that combo defines what Western Ave mornings are all about—simple, cozy, and delicious.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Harvey K. – Boston Visitor
“I crossed over from Boston to check out the hype, and I was not disappointed. The bagels here have that perfect New York chew, with spreads that are rich and flavorful. A must-try spot.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Priya N. – Tech Professional
“Working between Central and Boston means long, demanding days. Their turkey bacon cheddar bagel is my go-to—hearty, filling, and exactly what I need to power through Western Ave commutes.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ James D. – Local Artist
“Western Ave has always inspired creativity for me, and this shop adds to that. I often sit here sketching with a matcha latte and a veggie-loaded bagel. It’s my little artistic ritual.”

❓ FAQ – Bagels Near Western Avenue

1. Do you deliver along Western Ave & BU Bridge?
   ✅ Yes—we provide fast and reliable delivery across Western Ave, Central Square, and BU Bridge through UberEats, DoorDash, and Grubhub. Whether you’re at home, in class, or working at your office near BU, your bagels will arrive hot and fresh.
2. What’s the most popular Western Ave bagel?
   🥯 Without a doubt, it’s the Turkey Bacon Cheddar on an everything bagel. It’s hearty, packed with flavor, and especially loved by commuters, BU students, and professionals looking for fuel on busy mornings.
3. Do you serve vegan & vegetarian options?
   🌱 Absolutely. Our Agassiz Veggie Bagel is loaded with fresh produce, while the Kimball Street Vegan Sausage Bagel delivers plant-based comfort with bold flavor. Perfect for those who want a filling, meat-free option.
4. How close are you to Western Ave?
   📍 Our shop is located at 168 Hampshire St, Cambridge, just minutes from Western Ave and BU Bridge. A quick walk, bike ride, or short drive gets you here easily.
5. Do you serve breakfast all day?
   ⏰ Yes—we believe breakfast should never be limited to mornings. That’s why our egg sandwiches, lox, cream cheese spreads, and vegan bagels are served fresh all day long.
6. Can I order catering for BU events?
   🎉 Definitely. We offer catering platters that are ideal for BU student gatherings, faculty meetings, office lunches, and weekend events. Bagels, spreads, and coffee—everything you need to feed a crowd.
7. What makes your bagels different?
   🥯 Our bagels are made the authentic New York way—hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, and baked to golden perfection daily. The result? That signature chewy bite and rich flavor you won’t find anywhere else in Cambridge.
8. Do you offer drinks with bagels?
   ☕ Yes—we brew fresh coffee, cold brew, chai, matcha, and lattes daily. Pair your favorite drink with a warm bagel for the ultimate Western Ave pick-me-up.
9. Are you good for grab-and-go?
   🚶 Absolutely. We’re known for our fast, friendly service, making it easy to grab a bagel and coffee on busy Western Ave mornings before work, class, or a ride across the BU Bridge.
10. Do tourists visit from Boston via BU Bridge?
    📸 Yes—many visitors cross over from Boston specifically to try our bagels. The BU Bridge makes us easily accessible, and we’ve become a must-visit stop for anyone craving authentic NYC-style bagels in Cambridge.

📍 Visit Brooklyn Bagel Factory – Just Minutes from Western Avenue & BU Bridge

Find us at 168 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA, conveniently located for BU students, Boston commuters, and Central Square locals.

📞 Call Us: (617) 945-0450

🌐 brooklynbagelfactory.com

🚗 Easy Pickup – Grab your order fresh and hot.
🚴 Fast Delivery – Straight to your door via UberEats, DoorDash & Grubhub.
☕ Cozy Dine-In – Relax with coffee, chai, or matcha alongside your favorite bagel.

👉 Order Today and experience the taste of authentic New York–style bagels, baked fresh daily right here near Western Avenue & BU Bridge.