Bagel Bakery
Locations in Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel, Sand City and Salinas thebagelbakery.com
John Steinbeck spent much of the later part of his life in New York City, which famously lays claim to the best bagels in all of America, if not the entire world. But if The Bagel Bakery were around back in Steinbeck’s day, perhaps he may have never needed to make the journey east in the first place. Weekly readers seem to concur, their votes landing the beloved local chain back on this list yet again. Whether you simply desire a sesame bagel with cream cheese, or opt to dive deep into its menu of breakfast and deli sandwiches, there’s no beating the Bakery.