Seattle's own Hey Bagel took home Best Bagel at the 2026 BagelFest West in Los Angeles this week — and also won Best Bagel (Sourdough).
Why it matters: The double win puts a local favorite on a bigger stage — and adds to Seattle's growing food cred beyond coffee.
State of play: Hey Bagel has been drawing lines at its University Village shop since opening its first brick-and-mortar last year.
- The bagels — meant to be torn and dipped, not sliced and toasted — have ample blistering and a crunchy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside texture.
BagelFest, founded in 2019, has become the premier bagel industry showcase — drawing thousands of attendees and helping standout shops gain momentum.
- Before New Yorkers revolt, it's worth noting this was BagelFest West — a Los Angeles event mainly featuring West Coast bagel masters.
