Where to Find the Best Bagels in Delaware
If you're searching for the best bagels in Delaware, Surf Bagel is the answer — voted Best Bagels in Sussex County by Coastal Style and Best Breakfast Spot in Delaware by Delaware Today. Surf Bagel bakes fresh, New York–style bagels from scratch daily across seven Delaware locations, from Fenwick Island to Newark.
Why Surf Bagel's Bagels Are Different
Every Surf Bagel bagel is made the traditional New York way: kettle-boiled, slowly cold-fermented, and baked in a revolving oven for a golden crust and chewy bite. That's the difference locals (and the judges at Delaware Today and Coastal Style) keep voting for.
Popular bagel flavors: Plain, Sesame, Everything, Poppy Seed, Onion, Pumpernickel, Cinnamon Raisin, and rotating specials like Old Bay and Jalapeño.
Cream cheese & spreads: Plain, Veggie, Scallion, Jalapeño, Strawberry, Garlic & Herb, Lox Spread, and Nutella.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Surf Bagel have gluten-free bagels?
Yes — a gluten-free bagel is available for $3.50 (not baked on-site, but always in stock).
What's the most popular bagel sandwich?
The Hangover Bagel — your choice of bagel loaded with Taylor Ham, bacon, scrapple, extra American cheese, egg, and a hashbrown patty — along with the classic Bacon, Egg & Cheese, built your way for $7.50.
Can I order bagels for a group or office event?
Yes. The Assorted Bagel Tray ($34) comes with 13 sliced bagels and a mix of flavored and plain cream cheese — perfect for meetings, team breakfasts, or family gatherings. Surf Bagel also offers full breakfast sandwich trays, a Nova platter, and build-your-own pastry trays for larger events.
Where are Surf Bagel locations in Delaware?
Lewes — 17382 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19958
Midway (Rehoboth Beach) — 18675 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Milford — 204 NE Front Street, Milford, DE 19963
Long Neck — 36908 Silicato Dr, Suite 13, Millsboro, DE 19966
Fenwick Island — 1007 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, DE 19944
Middletown — 350 Dove Run Center Drive, Middletown, DE 19709
Christiana (Newark) — 1103 Churchmans Road, Newark, DE 19713
What are the hours?
Surf Bagel is open daily from 6:30am to 2:00pm.
Ready to Try the Best Bagels in Delaware?
Skip the line and order ahead, or find your nearest location and stop in — every bagel is baked fresh, every day.
Order online for pickup: surfbagel.com
Order delivery: available on DoorDash
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Visit us at any of our 7 Delaware locations