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    Pigeon Bagels

    4.3 (254 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 2:30 pm

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    everything bagel with herbs cream cheese and cucumber
    Ashley D.

    I was finally able to try this place without having to wait in a long line. Service was super fast and my bagel was delicious. I've tried my fare share of bagels back home in LA and I feel like this one is pretty up to par with what I pay 10 dollars for back home. I would definitely come back again.

    Sujal M.

    I traveled back to Pittsburgh for the first time in 5 years. When I lived here, I was surprised to find a dearth of quality bagel places in Squirrel Hill. The Bagel Factory has a long history of issues related to management, and Pigeon Bagels was relatively new when I moved here. I was struck by the quality of the kosher, hand-rolled bagels. Not needing to be toasted, best complemented with Redhawk drip coffee. Nestled next to a supplies studio off Hobart, Pigeon Bagels is there for you. Tasty bagel sandwiches and amazing Jewish pastries. Must get the Rugelach. My vegan wife agreed with me, and she loved her herb tofu schmear. You wait in a line and the inside is limited in space for customers, so most people wait outside. Not an issue. I love the store facade, very Wes Anderson-inspired. There's a cute mural as well. Pigeo Bagels- I missed you.

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    Vinnie R.

    Pigeon Bagel was pretty good overall. There was a line when I got there so I had to wait outside. They only allow about five people inside at a time, so you just wait until people leave before going in. Once you walk inside though, the smell is amazing. It smells like fresh bread and sweets being made, which is exactly what they do. I ordered a bagel with lox and also grabbed a donut. The bagel was good, although it was a little hard for me, but that could have been because I waited a bit before eating it. The fish on the bagel was really good and I enjoyed it a lot. The donut was a nice little treat too. I will definitely come back again to try another bagel and more items. I like that this is more of a grab and go spot rather than a sit down restaurant. It feels simple, fresh, and worth revisiting.

    Ken L.

    So hype they still had bagels and no line on a Saturday afternoon! The shop is very small and cute. The staff was nice and they have good coffee from redhawk I believe. I really liked my latte. We got the vegan carrot lox and tofu schmear on bagels and maybe it's because I'm used to NY bagels, but I didn't love the texture of the bagel. The carrot lox was also so astringent I couldn't eat it. It was not good. The bagel was very chewy and not flavorful. I think I definitely need to come back and just get a bagel with jelly and peanut butter or butter. The bagels were definitely so pretty though.

    Austin G.

    On a visit to Pittsburgh, our eight-year-old daughter was craving a bagel. Yelp brought us here and we're so glad they did. Our daughter loved their plain bagel and plain schmear. My wife ordered the plain bagel with strawberry schmear and I the sesame bagel with fig and honey schmear. The bagel had good texture, but the scmears lacked flavor. Both tasted like plain, which makes me think they accidentally gave us plain. We also ordered a poppy pastry, which wasn't put in our takeout bag. The cinnamon honey latte was tasty! I did enjoy seeing so many people in line. It seems like a true community spot.

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    What a great spot for bagels! Cool surrounding neighborhood. The business is very welcoming and the service was very fast. No tables but there's a small brick wall folks were sitting and enjoying their breakfast. Will 100% return!

    Rebecca K.

    Pigeon Bagels consistently shows up as a must-visit in Pittsburgh, so we made a trek here with friends when visiting the city. We heard about their super long lines and propensity to sell out, so we arrived right before they opened (and the line was already a few folks deep!). The location is conveniently in Squirrel Hill with plenty of accessible parking near by. Pigeon Bagels is simply a bagel shop without seating, so if you are planning to consume your bagel right away, it's good to have a game plan. We did not, but luckily we found a very close by park where we snagged a table to enjoy our meal! As mentioned, Pigeon is a classic bagel spot in Squirrel Hill. It's relatively no frills on the inside, just a counter where you order (and can see the magic) and a few plants and merch. The star of the show are the bagels, which they offer as single bagels with or without cream cheese or spread or as a sandwich (lox, veggies, vegan lox). You can order a dozen bagels (they do limit to 2), and they also sell day-old bagels at the register (it was like $4 for 6 bagels, quite the steal and would highly recommend!). The flavors are simple, offering ~6 options daily. I went for the garlic & seasalt bagel, and at the recommendation of an employee, I paired it with the fig and honey schmear. This was a combo I never would have dreamed of, but the sweet and savory worked so well. The bagel was legit quality - you can tell it was just made that day and with finesse. The flavors were nicely proportioned to the dough itself. The schmear was outstanding - I still kick myself for not ordering a tub to go! It was just sweet enough and so creamy, I could easily envision eating it from a spoon. All my dining partners spoke just as highly of their bagel options, too! Pigeon also offers coffee and a few pastries to round out their menu, although we did not indulge in those. Pigeon's pricing is a little steep for Pittsburgh - ~$5 for a bagel and cream cheese and ~$27 for a dozen fresh bagels. The quality is worth it, but I was a little shocked to see that myself. As mentioned, the deal is to get the day-old bagels to enjoy when you get home (I'm glad they offer this). The line and sell-out risk is a little unusual for Pittsburgh, but the hype is real. I would love to see them expand to meet the demand and to potentially offer some close-by seating. Perhaps on a return visit to PGH I will be pleasantly surprised!

    Corinne K.

    The bagel is unlike any other bagel in the city. The cream cheese is incredible. The line is always very long but I think it's worth it. Staff inside is very very friendly but cashier was very slow and the main contributor to the slow line.

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    Haley C.

    Downed this bagel before I could get a picture of it! Their everything bagel is great, with the everything seasoning covering the whole bagel. Super quick and easy spot to get to and just pick up some breakfast!

    Everything Bagel with Garlic Scrape and Blueberry with Plain
    Jack R.

    Went on a Sunday, about 30-40 minutes wait. Bagels were extremely fresh, saw them steaming when they cut ours open. Got the monthly favor, Blueberry, with regular cream cheese and the everything bagel with garlic scape cream cheese (I think limited). Everything bagel had a nice crisp outside and gave a nice bite. Blueberry was a bit more doughy, had a chew to it instead it tearing off. Just enough blueberry flavor. LOTS of cream cheese in each bagel, was the perfect amount. Staff works quick and the inside is super cozy.

    Terri D.

    Really 3 1/2 stars Bagel had nice chew & crunch - excellent, top notch. Small hut with line outside, but moves quickly. Less stars for messing up order - plain bagel had schmear (hubs had to scape off) and my chai latte was half full.

    Lox bagel
    Shiva R.

    Great bagels - nice crispy exterior with a good chew. Solid spread of cream cheeses and seasonal options. Also a decent amount of vegetarian / vegan options as well. Their coffee is also great and they use a La Marzocco espresso machine. A little pricey - got the lox and a cold brew and with tip it was $20. But worth it for a nice breakfast splurge.

    Whitefish salad bagel
    Wallace W.

    I haven't had a whitefish salad bagel for years as they are not available in my home state. So when in Pittsburgh, I sought out a place that features them. Pigeon bagel was a bit of a drive but it was fun to see the Squirrel Hill neighborhood as we drove to get our bagels. My wife ordered a plain bagel with a veggie nosh that she really enjoyed. And my whitefish salad on a garlic salt bagel was just what I wanted. The space is cozy and as for the parking, it is tight and there is no seating, so plan to eat in your car. The staff were pleasant and diverse which we liked. So all in all, Pigeon bagels hit all the right points for us and we'd love to try it again given the opportunity.

    Classic lox bagel

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    Is this a good studying spot?

    No. They just do carry out.

    Are these kosher?

    Yes. Certified by the Vaad. Pigeon bagels has a web site and I seem to recall that you can view the certficate there.

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