July 23, 2020

Craving Bagels? Here are Three Local Bagel Shops You Need in Your Life

July 26 is National Bagelfest Day! For generations, dating back to New York City at the turn of the 20th century, bagels have been the basis of a perfect kosher Sunday breakfast, typically served with thinly sliced smoked salmon and cream cheese and occasionally including capers, tomato, and red onion.

Throughout the decades, bagels have happily evolved. Now you can find both savory and sweet bagels, which can be simply dressed with a flavored cream cheese schmear or sliced and filled with your favorite sandwich fixings. Now that you’re sufficiently craving bagels, here are three great local bagel shops to check out.

Bagel Me

At the Orange Circle location of Bagel Me , you can select from nearly two dozen bagel flavors—everything from a savory garlic or a spicy jalapeño bagel to a sweet cinnamon raisin or even chocolate chip bagel. And then there are the flavored cream cheeses like veggie or honey almond. In addition to simple schmeared bagels and bagel sandwiches, you can also order up bagel French toast for a fun fusion of two breakfast favorites.

Bruegger’s Bagels

If you are looking for some unique bagel and cream cheese flavor combinations, head over to Bruegger’s Bagels in Santa Ana, where they serve up some gourmet options. For instance, you could top a toasted Cheesy Hashbrowns bagel with a heaping dollop of bacon scallion cream cheese, or try a Five Cheese bagel spiced up with a sriracha honey cream cheese.

Dough Exchange

With a name as deliciously alluring as Dough Exchange , you’re sure to find a variety of options in this nearby Santa Ana bagel shop. Yelp reviews rave over this bakery, highlighting the unique international flavors, which include the Japanese sesame salt Shio Gomo, the Middle Eastern Aa’atar, and the Italian-inspired Cacio y Pepe bagel.

No matter your bagel preferences, there are three delicious bakery options in the area sure to satisfy your doughy cravings. Try them out and let us know your favorite. Happy National Bagelfest Day!

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At  Lantern Bay Apartments  , we are committed to providing our VIPs with the best tools to manage their apartment homes effortlessly. We want to highlight the various ways you can handle your monthly rent, including some exciting benefits that help you build your financial future just by living with us. 1. The AppFolio Resident Portal App The easiest way to manage your living experience is through the AppFolio app. It is a one-stop shop for your most frequent needs: Convenient Payments: Set up one-time or automatic payments using a bank account (e-check), credit card, or debit card. Split Payments with Flex: We have integrated Flex directly into your AppFolio app. This service allows you to split your rent into two payments throughout the month. Flex pays your rent to us in full and on time, while you pay them back on a schedule that fits your cash flow. Full Transparency: View your current balance, previous statements, and full payment history anytime. 2. Build Your Credit for Free with Pinata Your consistent rent payments should work for you. We are proud to offer Free Positive Rent Payment Reporting to major credit bureaus through our partner, Pinata. How it works: You will receive an email invitation from Pinata to sign up for this service. Once you are enrolled, your on-time payments are reported to the credit bureaus. The Benefit: This helps you build your credit score over time without any extra cost. It is our way of rewarding your reliability and helping you reach your long-term financial goals. (Please note: we do not utilize any resident reward or marketplace features through Pinata; this service is strictly for your credit reporting benefit.) 3. More Ways the App Helps You Beyond payments, the AppFolio app remains your primary tool for staying connected with our Orange community. You can: Submit Maintenance Requests: Easily upload photos and descriptions of any needed repairs. Manage Renter's Insurance: Access your policy or update your provider details. Stay Informed: Contact the office via text or phone, update your contact preferences, and access your lease documents. At  Lantern Bay Apartments  , we treat every resident like a VIP. Whether you are looking for more flexibility with Flex or looking to boost your credit score through Pinata, we are here to support your lifestyle.
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