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When it comes to bagels, LA is eating New York’s breakfast

Meet the bagel makers

Published by LAist | 12.6.2024

L.A. has never really been known as a bagel town.

Sure, you could always pick up a decent dozen from a bagel chain to bring to a brunch, or get a quick egg and cheese bagel sandwich to gobble down as you guzzle your hazelnut roast, but we haven’t historically had a “bagel culture” here in the same way that New York City has.

Now, we're in the midst of our own boiled-then-baked-ring-o’savory-dough boom with self-made bagel mavens single-mindedly focused on achieving artisanal excellence. Even New York's local rag is acknowledging California's bagel scene as the reigning champ.

We talked to three bagel shops about L.A.'s bagel renaissance: Belle's Delicatessen & Bar, which has been in the game since 2012, Hank’s Bagels, which blew up in 2019 a few months before the pandemic shutdowns, and newcomer Daniel’s Bagels, whose baker is a recent college grad who opened a shop over the summer.

Daniel Messinger of Daniel's Bagels started dabbling in bagel production while still a student at U.C. Santa Barbara. When the pandemic lockdown canceled classes in 2020, Messinger moved home to Northridge. Not being able to leave the house, he spent a lot of time reading online recipes and watching YouTube videos about bagels — adjusting, adapting and perfecting his bagel recipe.

He started to bring these bagels to family and friends, and thought, "Well, maybe this could be a business." After graduating college in 2022, he started to bring his products to farmers markets, and worked from a commercial kitchen, and partnered with his brother Ben, who works in marketing, to help grow the company.

For Messinger the ideal bagel is "nice and crispy outside, very soft, fluffy inside. We do smaller bagels — no bagels as big as your head. We're on the rip-and-dip smaller side of things."

In June, they opened their first brick and mortar in Palms. “The response has been great,” he said. “We've become part of a lot of people's routines. Walk over, get some bagels."

“In the first few weeks we were selling out early, so we had to compensate, just keeping up with the capacity limits and finding a way to add more staff," he added.

Now, on their busiest days they make between 1,000 and 1,500 bagels.

The secret to making a great bagel:

Messinger said “to make a bagel doesn't require a crazy amount of knowledge. But to make a really good bagel takes a lot of practice and trial and error".

At this point he estimates he’s made hundreds of thousands of bagels. "It doesn't get easier. There are all these changing variables. If X is happening, how do you adjust the variables to compensate?"

Recently the weather has been very dry, "so we are trying to keep dough from drying out.”

Farmers Market favorite Daniel’s Bagels finds a brick and mortar home in Palms

Fresh bagels on the menu in Palms

Published by Los Angeles Daily News | 10.2.2024

After perfecting his bagel recipe at his parent’s home during the pandemic, and later making a name for himself while consistently selling out his product at local farmers markets, Daniel Messinger has now found a brick and mortar home for his popular bagel shop.

“It’s just good old fashion bagels,” said Messinger, co-owner of Daniel’s Bagels, which held a grand opening celebration for the new shop in Palms.

After perfecting his bagel recipe at his parent’s home during the pandemic, and later making a name for himself while consistently selling out his product at local farmers markets, Daniel Messinger has now found a brick and mortar home for his popular bagel shop.

“It’s just good old fashion bagels,” said Messinger, co-owner of Daniel’s Bagels, which held a grand opening celebration for the new shop in Palms.

“We do everything the hard way. We don’t skip any steps in the process. These bagels are coming out hot and sometimes people are getting them two, three minutes after they come out of the oven. We’re just trying to be the freshest bagels in town,” he added.

Located at 3400 Overland Ave., Daniel’s Bagels held its grand opening on Sept. 27 serving daily-baked bagels alongside house-whipped cream cheeses.

The new sit-down spot is keeping the same offerings that made Daniel’s Bagels a fan favorite at farmer’s markets, with eight bagel options on the menu that include plain, sesame, onion, salt, rosemary, chocolate chip, cinnamon raisin and for those who can’t make up their minds, the “Everything” bagel, which well, includes everything. He’s also offering house-whipped cream cheeses plus coffee.

“We really put an emphasis on the bagel as the star of the show. We don’t go too crazy with any toppings or anything like that, we keep it as simple as our bagels coming out fresh from the oven and they’re all hand rolled,”Messinger said.

For Messinger, making bagels started as a hobby when he had to move back home to his parent’s Agoura Hills house during the pandemic. With time to kill and a love for bagels, he began playing around with recipes and delivering bagels to his friends. With a lot of positive feedback from his friends and family, Messinger began selling his bagels at local farmer’s markets in Playa Vista, Brentwood, Mar Vista and Torrance.

“We always had a dream of making it to a brick and mortar location,” Messinger said. “Finding a location here in Palms that was so central to our existing customers was just awesome,” he said.

And if you can’t make it to Palms, no worries because the new shop will serve as the commissary kitchen for Daniel’s Bagels’ popular Farmers’ Market stands in Brentwood, Mar Vista, Playa Vista, and Torrance.

New bagel shop in Palms

Published by Eater LA | 10.2.2024

Daniel’s Bagels, a local farmers market vendor since 2020, recently opened a storefront in Palms at 3400 Overland Avenue. Owner Daniel Messinger, along with his brother and business partner Ben, specializes in bagels baked throughout the day and served with house-whipped cream cheeses intended for ripping and dipping. Bagel flavors run classic (everything, salt, onion, and more), while cream cheeses come plain or with scallions or lox. The shop is open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on weekends from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Daniel’s Bagels will continue to vend at the Brentwood, Mar Vista, Playa Vista, and Torrance farmers markets.

Daniel’s Bagels Opens Flagship Storefront in Palms

Farmers’ Market Favorite Expands Into Brick-and-Mortar to Serve Westside and Beyond

Press Release published by Daniel’s Bagels | 9.24.2024

LOS ANGELES – Sept. 24, 2024 – Daniel’s Bagels, a beloved staple of westside Farmers’ Markets since 2020, proudly announces the opening of its first-ever storefront in Los Angeles’ Palms neighborhood. Located at 3400 Overland Avenue on the corner of Woodbine Street, Daniel’s Bagels will serve up warm bagels fresh out of the oven alongside house-whipped cream cheeses and a variety of beverage options.

“We're thrilled to establish our roots in such an incredible neighborhood here in Palms,” said Daniel Messinger, owner and head baker of Daniel’s Bagels. “In designing our new space, we prioritized creating an environment where bagel lovers can enjoy the freshest bagels possible while also getting a behind-the-scenes look at our in-house mixing, shaping, and baking process. We’re excited to welcome our community into the new Daniel’s Bagels shop.”

Daniel’s Bagels has helped popularize the “rip & dip” model of tearing into fresh bagels and dipping them into house-whipped cream cheese spreads. “The bagel is the star of the show for us,” said Messinger. “We bake batches throughout the day so that our bagels are always fresh and warm, and we recommend rip & dip as the best way to enjoy them.”

Previously, Messinger operated Daniel’s Bagels out of a commercial kitchen subleased part-time from a cupcake company in Northridge, CA. With high demand consistently causing his farmers’ market stands to sell out, Daniel and his brother and business partner, Ben, began exploring ways to increase bagel production and serve more customers. Their search for a permanent Daniel’s Bagels headquarters led them to the Overland space, which Daniel and Ben see as their home base for years to come.

Daniel’s Bagels will feature the following weekly schedule:

• Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays: 7 AM until sellout or 1 PM (whichever occurs first)

• Saturdays and Sundays: 8 AM until sellout or 1 PM (whichever occurs first)

The new location will also serve as the commissary kitchen for Daniel’s Bagels’ popular Farmers’ Market stands. Daniel’s Bagels will continue to operate at the Brentwood, Mar Vista, Playa Vista, and Torrance Farmers’ Markets.

ABOUT DANIEL’S BAGELS: When the pandemic struck in early 2020, Daniel Messinger returned home from college to Agoura Hills, CA. He made the most of his newfound free time during the lockdown by developing and fine-tuning a bagel recipe centered around wholesome ingredients, overnight cold fermentation, and a traditional boil-and-bake process. Daniel began delivering dozens to family, friends, and neighbors, and word soon spread across Los Angeles. After graduating from UC Santa Barbara, Daniel began serving Farmers’ Markets in Brentwood, Playa Vista, Mar Vista, and more. In 2024, Daniel’s Bagels proudly continues its “rise” with its first storefront in Palms, Los Angeles.

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14 New Openings This Month: Daniel’s Bagels

Published by Camber App | 9.5.2024

LA’s New Restaurant Openings: Daniel’s Bagels

Published by The Infatuation Los Angeles | by Sylvio Martins | 8.14.2024

Life comes at you fast: Daniel’s started as an at-home bagel delivery service during the pandemic, which grew into a popular farmers market stand, which has now grown into a brick-and-mortar shop in Palms with a short and sweet menu.

There are eight hand-rolled bagels to choose from, including classic sesame and everything and less conventional flavors like rosemary and chocolate chip, plus a selection of housemade cream cheeses.

Daniel’s Bagels To Open First Brick-and-Mortar

Published by What Now Los Angeles | by Sara Rosenthal | 4.11.2024

The bagel stand found at farmers’ markets throughout LA is set to debut its first store in Palms.

Daniel’s Bagels, a beloved bagel stand found at farmers’ markets throughout L.A., will be opening its first brick-and-mortar store at the former C&M Cafe space at 10640 Woodbine St. The shop should be open around May or June, according to owner Daniel Messinger.

“We started as a delivery business during the pandemic, and over the past two years, our bagels have become a favorite for customers at our farmers’ markets throughout the westside,” says Messinger.

Daniel’s Bagels are made with high quality ingredients, without additives or preservatives, hand rolled and boiled before being baked to perfection. Their fresh bagels come in come in a variety of classic flavors like everything, onion, sesame, rosemary, cinnamon raisin and chocolate chip. Customers can also pick up a package of Daniel’s cream cheese.

“We’re super excited to be opening our first brick and mortar location so we can continue sharing our bagels with even more people!” added Messinger.

Daniel’s Bagels can also be found at the Playa Vista, Brentwood, and Mar Vista farmers’ markets.

Los Angeles’ Daniel’s Bagels To Debut FIrst Storefront In Palms Following Farmers’ Market Success

Published by Hoodline Los Angeles | by Sarah Kim | 4.12.2024

The Westside's beloved bagel vendor is about to sprinkle its doughy magic in a more permanent spot. Daniel's Bagels, a staple at several Los Angeles farmers' markets, is gearing up to debut their first brick-and-mortar shop in Palms. The much-anticipated storefront will throw open its doors in the former C&M Cafe location at 10640 Woodbine St., with plans to start serving up chewy goodness around May or June, owner Daniel Messinger revealed to What Now Los Angeles.

Starting out as a pandemic pivot delivery service, Daniel's Bagels quickly became a westside sensation that made waking up on a Sunday worthwhile. "We started as a delivery business during the pandemic, and over the past two years, our bagels have become a favorite for customers at our farmers' markets throughout the westside," Messinger said, as reported by What Now Los Angeles. Loyal followings from the Playa Vista, Brentwood, and Mar Vista markets will soon be able to frequent a dedicated shop, proving that dedication to craft and a pinch of entrepreneurial spirit can rise like well-proofed yeast in challenging times.

Popular for their high-quality ingredients, Daniel's Bagels differentiates itself in an ocean of wheat by omitting additives or preservatives. Each bagel is hand-rolled, boiled, and then baked in a bid to achieve that elusive balance of crispy crust and soft, chewy interior. Patrons can look forward to savoring a vast variety of classic flavors, including everything, onion, sesame, rosemary, cinnamon raisin, and even a sweet treat like chocolate chip, following Messinger's devotion to bagel diversity he shared with What Now Los Angeles.

Eager bagel enthusiasts received the news first-hand when Daniel's Bagels broke the schmear, announcing on their Instagram page: "We are so excited to announce that the very first Daniel’s Bagels brick & mortar location is coming soon to West LA 🔑🥯." With assurances of more details to follow, the brand urged followers to tag their friends who knead their carb fix and promised updates via the 'gram, which was grabbed by adoring fans who saw it shared on danielsbagels Instagram post.

"We’re super excited to be opening our first brick and mortar location so we can continue sharing our bagels with even more people!" added Messinger, as per What Now Los Angeles.

Meet Daniel Messinger, Owner & Baker at Daniel’s Bagels

Published by Shoutout LA | 4.3.2023

We had the good fortune of connecting with Daniel Messinger and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Daniel, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
I’ve always loved cooking and baking and made homemade bagels for my family and friends on several occasions. They were so popular that when the pandemic caused me to be home from college and I started making bagels more often, people began asking to try them, and thus, Daniel’s Bagels was born! While everyone was stuck at home, I began making and delivering bagels out of my home kitchen and customers appreciated the contactless delivery service for a delicious product that helped bring their families together during a difficult time. Now selling at two of the most prominent farmers’ markets in Los Angeles, Daniel’s Bagels operates out of a commercial kitchen where we’ve been able to expand our bagel production in an effort to meet the demand we’ve received!

What should our readers know about your business?
Daniel’s Bagels was one of the many businesses born out of the COVID pandemic and started as a bagel delivery service. After my college graduation in 2022, I shifted my focus to selling bagels at local farmers’ markets in order to reach a wider audience. Our bagels are made with high quality ingredients without additives or preservatives. Each bagel is rolled by hand and boiled before being baked, giving them the signature crisp crust and pillowy soft inside that is essential to a great bagel. This time, care, and effort that we put into our product can be tasted and appreciated by each happy customer. Customers who are self-proclaimed “bagel connoisseurs”, many of whom are from the East Coast, are thrilled when they try our bagels since the high quality bagels they are used to can be difficult to find on the West Coast.

I’m extremely proud of all the work I’ve put into creating and building my business around a simple, high quality product that people are excited about. While it is extremely challenging and all-encompassing to start and manage every aspect of a new business, the prospect of growing the business and making our product available to more and more people motivates me, giving me the energy to continue moving forward and overcoming any obstacles. On challenging, long work days, I’m propelled thinking about the many positive interactions I’ve had with customers who often say things like “We came to the farmers’ market just for your bagels,” or “Thinking about your bagels got me out of bed this morning”. Having invested so much of myself in this brand and product, it’s extremely rewarding when you hear that people who were previously complete strangers think about and eagerly look forward to getting their bagels each week.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
LA offers such an eclectic mix of amazing places, people, and things and here are some of my favorites! For some great ways to start the day, head to Lodge Bread for a sourdough croissant or avocado toast and the walk-up window at Country Kitchen in Malibu for a delicious breakfast burrito. Some of my other favorite things to do in Malibu are taking a walk on Malibu Pier and getting the best lobster roll at Broad Street Oyster Co. A stroll through one of LA’s countless farmers’ markets is another fun and yummy way to spend a morning (my favorites are Brentwood and Playa Vista, but I may be a little biased). The farmers’ markets are also a great place to stock up on goodies for a sunset picnic on the lawn at Griffith Observatory. The Getty is a fun place to spend a day enjoying the art, gardens, and views. As a huge Dodger fan, I’ll never say no to catching a game at Dodger Stadium, despite the heavy gameday traffic. Some great dinner options are Din Tai Fung for dumplings, Ospi for Italian food (get the chicken parm!) and Sugarfish or Katsu-ya for some of the best sushi. Having attended UCSB, I love Santa Barbara and all it has to offer, so squeezing in a day-trip is essential! Some of my favorite places in SB are Renaud’s Patisserie & Bistro, Los Agaves, and Bettina.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Each member of my family has contributed to my business in a unique and essential way and I’m so appreciative for the support they’ve each provided. My parents have both made huge impacts on Daniel’s Bagels, allowing me to launch my business out of their home kitchen and providing help and guidance whenever I’ve needed it. My younger sister Hannah was my first “employee”, spending countless hours making bagels and delivery driving during the pandemic. My older brother Ben continues to contribute behind the scenes, utilizing his business and entrepreneurship background to help me find ways to grow Daniel’s Bagels.