The Great NYC Bagel Census: A Quest for Everything Everything (Except Maybe an Everything Bagel)
Ah, the New York City bagel. A culinary icon, a breakfast champion, a delightful handhold that's seen countless subway commutes and business meetings. But just how many of these bready beauties grace the five boroughs? That, my friends, is a question that has baffled philosophers, befuddled bloggers, and left even the most sesame-seasoned New Yorkers scratching their heads.
Enter the Bagel Detectives: We Did the Math (Ish)
Sure, there's no official bagel counter patrolling the streets (though wouldn't that be a job title?), but fear not, bagel enthusiasts! We've donned our metaphorical detective hats (and maybe bibs, because bagel crumbs are a hazard) to crack this case.
Exhibit A: The 200 Club According to reports from the bagel trenches (a.k.a. news articles we found), there's a whisper of a number: over 200. That's right, folks, enough bagel shops to launch a full-on breakfast borough tour (carb coma not included).
Exhibit B: The Everything is Everything Odyssey For the truly dedicated, there's a website called "Everything is Everything" (a name that perfectly encapsulates the overwhelming joy of bagel options) that boasts reviews of over 200 bagel stores. Now, we're not sure if this is an exhaustive list, but let's be honest, by the time you hit 200, are you really counting anymore? You're just out there living your best bagel life.
So, How Many Bagel Shops Are There Really?
The answer, my friends, is a glorious maybe. It's a number so vast, so delightfully bagel-y, that it defies precise counting. It's like trying to count the stars in the sky – there might be a technical way, but sometimes, the beauty lies in the mystery.
The important takeaway? There are enough bagel shops in NYC to satisfy even the most dedicated carb lover. Now, go forth and schmear!
P.S. Important Bagel-Related Inquiries
1. Is there a bagel mafia controlling this vast network of bready goodness? Probably not, but it makes a good story. 2. Can we get everything bagels delivered by drone? Working on it. 3. What's the best bagel in NYC? That, my friend, is a battle for the ages. But hey, that's half the fun of exploring!
