Philadelphia, since 2013

It started with a food truck named Toasty

One truck, then a shop, then a bakery, then eight parlors.

What we are here for

Why we do it

Mission and vision

To craft exceptional bagels that spark joy, fuel connection, and give people a reason to wake up excited each day, bringing positive energy and community to Philadelphia one bite at a time.

The story

Truck, then shop, then bakery

The short version is above. The long version is on the blog, with the photos.

Archival truck photo

Non negotiable

Four things we do not negotiate on

Baked the traditional way

Boiled, then baked in a deck oven on burlap covered wood boards.

Mixed to order

Build your own schmear. It is how the business started.

Philadelphia first

Local suppliers, local neighborhoods.

Everyone gets a bagel

Gluten free since 2013, and we mean it.

The team

Who runs the parlors

Leadership portrait

Name, title

Title to confirm with Ceci.

Leadership portrait

Name, title

Title to confirm with Ceci.

Leadership portrait

Name, title

Title to confirm with Ceci.

Leadership portrait

Name, title

Title to confirm with Ceci.

Spread Some Good

Giving back, on the record

Copy to confirm before publish. A giving claim is not publishable while it is vague. Confirm whether the program runs today and at what level.

Cause partner photo

Where to next

Team at work

Careers

Counter, kitchen and management roles.

See openings
Catering spread

Catering

Feed the whole floor.

See catering
Parlor exterior

Find your parlor

Eight across Philadelphia.

See locations