Norwalk Bagels

Norwalk Bagels makes bagels by hand each morning, with a multi-day natural sourdough fermentation as its signature. The shop bakes plain, sesame, everything and jalapeño cheddar bagels, and its breakfast sandwiches, lox and whitefish sandwiches, and deli-style wraps and sandwiches are built on them. Founders Gary and Emily King are classically trained chefs, and the shop's first location is Ridgefield Bagels & Bakes.

Orders can be placed online to skip the line and pick up at the shop, which is especially useful during the busy morning rush. The shop opens at 7 a.m. and is located on Washington Street in Norwalk, with bagels made fresh each day and nothing left over from the day before.