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Bageltopia's May 2026 Specials: Garlic Artichoke Bagel, Strawberry Rhubarb Cream Cheese, and The Winged Muffuletta Bagel Sandwich

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:46:52 GMT

May is here, and so are three new specials worth making the trip for. Whether you're swinging by before class at UC Berkeley, looking for breakfast on the way to work, or just craving something seasonal and delicious — this month's lineup has something for everyone.

Artichoke Garlic Bagel

Hand-rolled with marinated artichoke hearts and fresh garlic — we think it's a natural pairing. Artichokes are in season right now in the Bay Area, and growing up on the Central Coast, Mike always knew it by the fields: rows of large, silvery-green leaves in full bloom are unmistakable when you pass by. This bagel is our nod to that.

Strawberry Rhubarb Cream Cheese

Having just returned to Berkeley from serving as a judge at the National Pie Championships hosted by the American Pie Council, Dan had pie on his mind. Dan's favorite pie is strawberry rhubarb, so it was an easy choice. This month's cream cheese combines candied rhubarb with both fresh and freeze-dried strawberries for a layered, pie-inspired flavor that goes well beyond your average schmear.

Winged Muffuletta Bagel Sandwich

We wanted a classic deli-style cold cut sandwich this month, but true to our values — lower carbon footprint, no mammals on the menu — we went all-in on poultry. Meet the Winged Muffuletta: smoked turkey breast, chicken mortadella, duck pastrami, and duck prosciutto, topped with a chopped olive spread and provolone. Since a traditional muffuletta is built on sesame bread, our sesame bagel feels like a perfect fit.

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Bageltopia's April 2026 Specials: Jalapeño Cheddar Bagel, Blueberry Lavender Cream Cheese, Banh Mi Bagel Sandwich

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:30:00 GMT

Bageltopia's April monthly specials have Spring in mind. This month we're bringing back a fan favorite and introducing two exciting new offerings that celebrate the season — from floral cream cheese to a bold, globally-inspired bagel sandwich. Whether you're a Berkeley local, a UC Berkeley student, or just passing through the Poet's Corner neighborhood, there's something delicious waiting for you at 1401 University Ave.

�� Blueberry Lavender Cream Cheese

We've wanted to do something with lavender for a long time. Lavender is one of those flavors that's a cross between sweet and savory, and now that blueberries are in season, we thought the pairing would be a perfect combination for our blended cream cheese.

��️ Jalapeño Cheddar Bagel

Back for the month of April, this is one of our most requested bagel specials. Our Jalapeño Cheddar Bagel is hand rolled in house and baked fresh every day.

�� Banh Mi Bagel Sandwich

The Banh Mi Bagel Sandwich is one of Dan's and Mike's favorite sandwiches and we just had to bring it back for April. It's perfect for everyone with your choice of caramelized salmon or a vegan patty, mixed mushroom paté, pickled daikon and carrots, cucumber, with a spicy mayo.

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Order online at www.bageltopia.com or in person at our shop at 1401 University Ave (adjacent Fellini Coffeebar), open Tuesday through Sunday from 7:30am to 2pm .

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Bageltopia's March 2026 Specials: Za'atar Bagel, Preserved Lemon & Fennel Cream Cheese and The Cusano Vegan Bagel Sandwich

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:25:40 GMT

March is here and so are Bageltopia's newest monthly specials — and this month is a good one. From a beloved returning bagel flavor to a seasonal cream cheese and a brand-new 100% vegan sandwich, there's something for every bagel lover to look forward to. Here's everything you need to know about what's new at Bageltopia for March 2026.

Monthly Special Bagel: The Za'atar Bagel is Back!

Bageltopia's Za'atar Bagel — the most requested monthly special bagel is back for March 2026! The word Za'atar means wild oregano, a specific varietal native to the Middle East, and Bageltopia's unique Za'atar spice-blend recipe is made with fresh, hand-picked oregano and thyme, blended with cumin, coriander, and sumac. Like all good spice blends, the fresher the herbs and spices, the better the Za'atar comes out. Bageltopia's Za'atar is a hit with our staff too, who love the herb and spice aroma throughout kitchen as we bake them in house fresh throughout the day.

March Cream Cheese: Preserved Lemon & Fennel

For our monthly special cream cheese, Meyer lemons are in season and an inspiration for Preserved Lemon & Fennel Cream Cheese . This cream cheese is a blend of preserved lemons including Meyer lemons with roasted fennel root and fennel fronds.

March Sandwich: "The Cusano" Vegan Bagel Sandwich

March's Bagel Sandwich is "The Cusano." We were inspired to create a 100% vegan sandwich for March and "The Cusano" was initially an idea from Mike for an open-faced sandwich with a creamy, garlicy mushroom topping replacing traditional roast beef with savory mushrooms. Growing up, Dan ate this sandwich all the time at a local Italian sandwich shop in New Jersey, so he was all in with Mike's idea. We love the name Cusano, because it is a town in Northern Italy well known for its mushrooms. Bageltopia's version of The Cusano uses a vegan garlic spread and a blend of sauteed mushrooms including king trumpet, blue oyster and portobello mushrooms. To round out the flavor profile, we add grilled spring onions.

Flavor-wise, Bageltopia's March 2026 specials pair together very well, and our March specials are available at Bageltopia through Tuesday March 31, 2026. Order online at www.bageltopia.com or in person at our shop at 1401 University Ave (adjacent Fellini Coffeebar), open Tuesday through Sunday from 7:30a to 2p.