Rosen's Bagels

Rosen's Bagels keeps things simple: a cafe doing its own thing in Austin, a short walk from University of Texas at Austin. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. Small businesses like this are part of what gives Austin, Texas its own identity, separate from every other college town. Portions, prices, and specials vary spot to spot around Austin, which is part of the fun of trying them. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Austin. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of Austin favorites.