Bridgeway Bagel - Sausalito's Homemade Bagel Institution, Fresh Since Before You Woke Up

Some mornings call for something simple, honest, and genuinely delicious. In Sausalito, that means one thing: Bridgeway Bagel. Tucked along the iconic Bridgeway corridor in the Marinship neighborhood, Bridgeway Bagel has been in business for over 28 years, specializing in fresh homemade bagels with a beautiful outdoor seating area and prices that will not make you wince. In a town full of waterfront bistros and upscale dining, this humble bagel shop has quietly earned its place as one of Sausalito's most beloved everyday destinations.

The Bagels - Made the Right Way

Here is the thing that separates Bridgeway Bagel from the competition: the bagels are boiled and baked fresh daily - the traditional method that produces that distinct chew and golden crust that no shortcut can replicate. They make their own bagels right there in the shop every single day, which is exactly why regulars who have been coming in for years still light up when they talk about them. Bridgeway Bagel has been called by more than one devoted customer the best and most authentic bagels in the Bay Area, if not all of California - high praise, and by all accounts, completely earned.

The Menu - Simple, Satisfying, and Stacked

The bagel selection runs deep - plain, egg, onion, poppy, sesame, everything, garlic, salt, pumpernickel, whole wheat, nine grain, sun-dried tomato-basil, kalamata olive, green chile chipotle, oat and honey-date, cinnamon raisin, blueberry, and cranberry sourdough - meaning whether you are a purist or an adventurous eater, there is something calling your name. The cream cheese spreads are all made in-house and include classics like chive and dill, sun-dried tomato, garlic herb, and lox and capers. For heartier appetites, the breakfast sandwiches are the stuff of local legend - eggs cooked fresh to order, loaded onto your bagel of choice alongside ham, sausage, bacon, or lox, with options to suit every preference. The lox bagel sandwich consistently ranks as the top-ordered item, and it is easy to see why.

Beyond breakfast, Bridgeway Bagel serves up sandwiches for the lunch crowd alongside smoothies, coffee, and lattes - making it just as much a midday destination as an early morning one. The turbo tuna melt and mesquite chicken sandwich have their own loyal followings among the lunch regulars.

The Vibe - Early, Casual, and Completely Sausalito

Doors open at 6:00 AM, making Bridgeway Bagel the ideal first stop before a morning bike ride across the Golden Gate, a kayak launch on the bay, or a hike up into the Marin Headlands. The atmosphere is friendly and low-key, with a classic neighborhood feel that makes it a natural gathering spot for locals starting their day - and for visitors who are smart enough to skip the tourist traps and eat where the locals eat. Grab a table outside when the weather cooperates and watch Sausalito wake up around you. There are few better ways to begin a day in Marin County.

A Sausalito Original Worth Seeking Out

Located in the Marinship neighborhood near the Highway 101 Sausalito exit, Bridgeway Bagel is easy to find and even easier to love. It has none of the pretension that can sometimes creep into Marin dining - just fresh-baked bagels, friendly faces, fair prices, and a consistency that has kept the same customers coming back for nearly three decades.

3001 Bridgeway, Suite E, Sausalito, CA 94965 (415) 332-6445

Open Monday-Saturday 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Dine-in, outdoor seating, takeout, and delivery available.