El Bagel Coconut Grove

The El Bagel location on Virginia Street and Grand Ave is the best thing to happen in the Grove since those bed races in the ‘80s. It’s slightly smaller than the one on Biscayne—with just five stools and a small counter by the window. So it’s pretty much a take-out spot, but you can always walk over to Peacock Park and let the salty breeze wash over you and your everything bagel. Expect the same fluffy bagels and bagel sandwiches here. The king guava is our favorite, and a BEC on a salted bagel is a good reason to get out of bed every morning (or put wheels on it and race to El Bagel). This location has a line out the door (and down the block) on weekends. And you can’t pre-order your bagels online. So get there early and plan accordingly.