Old School Bagel Cafe, Norman

How old school is Old School Bagel Cafe? Consider this: the team begins its bagel-making process at 3 a.m. each day. That early start time ensures they have enough time to produce thousands of bagels the old-fashioned way. Or, more accurately, the New York way.

New York-style bagels owe their chewy exterior and soft interior to a water-boiling method, and Old School Bagel Cafe's bagels are no different. Each morning, they're boiled and baked according to this tradition and churned out in a multitude of flavors, including classics like poppyseed and sesame and new-school varieties like jalapeno cheddar. Purists can enjoy their old-school bagel plain or dressed with cream cheese, or build their own bagel sandwich by choosing from a variety of meats, cheeses, dressings, and garnishes.