My favourite breakfast item to grab and go to is a bag of bagels. All the qualities of bread that I adore are present in just the right amounts in this loaf: soft, crunchy, and chewy.
A bagel’s quality, however excellent it may be, is ultimately determined by its toppings. And that’s what we’ll be discussing today.
Here are 10 best bagel combinations for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, from classic toppings to more novel pairings.
Breakfast Sandwich on a Bagel

Breakfast Bagel Sandwich. Eggs, Bacon & Cheese on a Bagel.
Meat
- Four slices of Canadian bacon
Produce
- 1/4 cup Onion
- 1/4 cup Tomato
Refrigerated
- 4 Eggs
Condiments
- 1/8 tsp Hot pepper sauce
Baking & spices
- 1/8 tsp Salt
Bread & baked goods
- 4 Bagels, plain
Dairy
Avocado bagel breakfast sandwich with a fried egg

Breakfast Sandwich with Avocado, Fried Egg, and Bagel. Looking for a hearty and yummy breakfast? What about a breakfast sandwich with creamy avocado and savoury fried eggs with cheese between your favourite bagel?
Produce
- 1 Avocado
Refrigerated
- 2 Eggs, fried
Baking & spices
- 1 Everything bagel seasoning
Bread & baked goods
- 2 Bagels
Dairy
Veggie and Cream Cheese Turkey Bagel Sandwich

Veggie and Cream Cheese Turkey Bagel Sandwich is a tasty way to spruce up lunch! A tasty bagel sandwich filled with delicious cream cheese, turkey and fresh veggies!
Meat
- 1 Turkey
Produce
- 1 Avocado
- 1 Cucumber
- 1 Tomato
Dairy
- 1 Cream cheese
Other
Eggs Florentine Bagel with Smoked Salmon

I think this Eggs Florentine Bagel is calling your name for Easter brunch! It’s stuffed with wilted baby kale, spinach, smoked salmon, and a poached egg.
Seafood
- 6 oz Smoked salmon
Produce
- 1 whole pack of Taylor farms baby kale and spinach greens
Baking & spices
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1 pinch Salt
Oils & vinegars
- 2 tbsp White vinegar
Bread & baked goods
- 2 Everything style bagels, whole
Dairy
- 2 tbsp Butter
Other
Romesco Breakfast Bagel Sandwich

Romesco Breakfast Bagel Sandwich – easy to make and full of flavour!
Produce
- 1 Handful Arugula
- 1 Avocado
- 1 Handful Microgreens
Refrigerated
- 2 Eggs
Condiments
- 4 tbsp Romesco sauce
Bread & baked goods
- 2 Everything bagels
Dairy
Herby Chickpea Salad Sandwich

A hearty vegan Herby Chickpea Salad Sandwich full of fresh spring veggies and smashed chickpea salad. Fresh herbs and Mustard give these a delicious burst of flavor!
Produce
- 1 Avocado
- 1 Carrot
- 1 can Chickpeas
- 1/4 cup Dill
- 1/4 cup Italian parsley
- 2 Lettuce, large leaf red leaves
- 4 Radishes
- 1 big handful Sprouts- alfalfa
- 1 Turkish cucumber
Condiments
- 1 tbsp Maille mustard
- 2 tbsp Mustard, whole grain
- 1 tbsp Vegan mayo
Baking & spices
- 1 generous pinch Salt and pepper
Bread & baked goods
- 4 slices Whole-grain bread or bagels
Deli
Pesto & Egg Bagel Sandwich
Jump to Recipe This breakfast or brunch sandwich is straightforward to make. Everything bagel has been toasted and topped with pesto, avocado, turkey bacon, a fried egg, and mixed greens.

Meat
- 2 slices Turkey bacon
Produce
- 1/4 Avocado
- 1 small handful Greens, mixed
Refrigerated
- 1 Eggs
Condiments
- 2 tbsp Pesto
Oils & vinegars
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
Bread & baked goods
- 1 Bagel
Breakfast Pizza Bagel

My favourite “comfort” breakfast is this pizza bagel recipe that only takes 15 minutes to make. It tastes like I spent hours making it, but it can be made in just a few minutes. You can also make them ahead of time and freeze them.
Meat
- 10 Bacon, fully cooked
Produce
- 1/8 tsp Garlic powder
Refrigerated
- 6 Eggs, large
Baking & spices
- 1 Salt and pepper
Bread & baked goods
- 3 Bagels, plain
Dairy
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
Pesto Chicken Salad Bagel Sandwiches

Everyone in the family will love these pesto chicken salad bagel sandwiches, which are easy to make and only require 5 ingredients.
Meat
- 1 lb Chicken breast (diced or meat from 1 rotisserie chicken, cooked
Produce
- 1/2 cup Spinach
Condiments
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Pesto
Bread & baked goods
Caprese Bagel

The pesto on this Caprese bagel and the basil leaves between the roasted cherry tomatoes and mozzarella are all basil.
Produce
- 1/2 cup Basil, leaves
- 1 pint Cherry tomatoes
Condiments
- 1/3 cup Basil pesto
Baking & spices
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1 Black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 Sea salt, Flaky
Oils & vinegars
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
Bread & baked goods
- 6 Bagels
Dairy
- 8 oz Ciliegine mozzarella, fresh
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