Bagel Budz started at pop-up markets, no storefront, just Caitlin Skipper, Chris Reinhart, and a case of authentic New York-style bagels. It's since grown into something bigger — a spot in Rhino Market and full home delivery — without losing the part that made it worth showing up for in the first place.
The process is the whole point: every bagel gets boiled, then cold-fermented overnight before it's baked. That's the extra step most bakeries skip, and it's exactly what separates a real bagel — chewy inside, crisp golden crust — from the soft, pre-thawed stuff most places pass off as one.
Sweet, savory, or built into a full sandwich, it's a genuine New York tradition landing in the Charlotte area the right way — the slow way.
Find them in Rhino Market, or get bagels delivered straight to your door — pickup and delivery run Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.