National Bagel Day is January 15 - Columbus on the Cheap

National Bagel Day is January 15! Make plans for a bagel breakfast, lunch, or dinner to honor the doughy delight.

Bagels are thought to have originated from Poland – called the obwarzanek, which was a thin, boiled, then baked ring of dough. In the 1800’s, Bagels arrives in New York with immigration, and spread throughout the country in the mid 20th-century with mass production.

But any New Yorker (or those from that region) will tell people from other states that they’ve never had a REAL bagel if they haven’t had a New York bagel.

How can you celebrate with a bagel? While us Ohioans probably won’t get to NY to enjoy a “real” bagel for National Bagel Day, there are some deals we can enjoy locally. There don’t seem to be many great deals for this bagel celebration, but here are some places to grab a bagel.

Bruegger’s Bagels

The bagel shop may not be offering any discounts of giveaways on National Bagel Day. However, you can still score a FREE bagel with cream cheese (with additional purchase) just by joining its Bruegger’s Bagels Inner Circle.

Members enjoy the latest special offers and exclusive news from Bruegger’s Bagels.

Bruegger’s Bagels River Ridge
4425 W Dublin Granville Rd
Dublin, OH 43017
Store Number(614) 761-3730

Bruegger’s Bagels, The Shops on Lane Avenue
1621 Lane Avenue
Upper Arlington, OH 43221
Store Number(614) 486-7500

Bruegger’s Bagels, Ohio State Campus
1630 Neil Avenue
Columbus, OH 43201
Store Number(614) 429-6042

Einstein Bros. Bagels

Grab a large coffee and bagel and schmear for $4 at Einstein Bros. Bagels for $4 when you order ahead through its app. The offer is available everyday.

Einstein Bros. offers 707 locations nationwide. Check with local restaurants to verify participation.

Einstein Bros. Bagels, Huntington Center
41 S High St
Columbus, OH 43215
Store Number (614) 463-1290

Einstein Bros. Bagels, Sawmill Rd & I-270
6700 Sawmill Rd
Columbus, OH 43235
Store Number (614) 764-2907

Dunkin

Dunkin’ may be known for its donuts, but the popular donut shop also serves bagels. On Jan. 15, Dunkin’ Rewards members can enjoy a FREE bagel with spread with the purchase of any bagel.

Einstein Bagels

From Jan. 15 to 17, enjoy $2 off any egg sandwich at Einstein Bros. Bagels. The offer is only available online with promo code CRAVE. Limit one discount per person.

You can also enjoy a FREE bagel and shmear, when you join the shop’s The Shmear Society. Members enjoy the latest special offers and exclusive news from Einstein Bros. Bagels.

Sammy’s Bagels

Get bagels, coffee, and more delivered to your doorstep! Order New York style Bagels – delivered for FREE all around Central Ohio, including Westerville, Dublin, Powell, Gahanna, New Albany, Hilliard, Hilltop, Downtown, the villages, Bexley, Whitehall, and MORE!

While this isn’t a special National Bagel Day deal, we wanted to share this local option that will deliver to your door!

They specialize in New York style Kettle boiled bagels to create a glistening outside and a soft chewy inside. They also deliver cream cheese spreads, lox and other spreads, mini bagels, donuts, muffins, croissants, cinnamon buns, mini bundt cakes, pound cakes, challah rolls, and more! Plus, Luck Bros. Coffee!

Contact Free Delivery:

Powell on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Weekends.
Galena on Tuesdays.
Johnstown, Alexandria, Granville, and Newark on Wednesdays.

For next day delivery, orders must be placed by 3:00 pm the previous day. Most orders will arrive between 4am-7am. If your area isn’t listed for a date, contact them to see options.

We’ll add more National Bagel deals if we find them!

How do you take your bagels? Toasted? Cream cheese? Sweet? Savory? I’m not a fan of bagels, but I’ll happily sprinkle some “Everything But the Bagel” seasoning on something that day!