Knead Bagels, 8th And Walnut
10 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/philadelphia, r/philly12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Knead Bagels, and two diners praise the togarashi bagel, one saying it changed their life. Some name the 8th and Walnut shop, and one praises its fermentation for a good crust. One diner likes the cream cheese and the egg and cheese but finds the bagels average, another says they can run dense, and one says the bagels have always disappointed them, calling that a minority view.
Address
Knead Bagels, 725 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Togarashi bagel, Egg and cheese
- Best for
- Breakfast
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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Other places on this map closest to Knead Bagels, 8th And Walnut, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/LeKKeR80 in r/philadelphia · Jun 2025
Gives a one-word bagel answer naming Knead.
- Mixedu/sksnsu in r/philadelphia · Jun 2025taste
Likes Knead's cream cheese and egg and cheese, but finds the bagels average.
- Caveatu/snooloosey in r/philadelphia · Jun 2025taste
Says they've consistently been let down by these bagels, calling it a minority view.
- Recommendsu/LoraineIsGone in r/philly · Jan 2025taste
Calls Knead the only answer, praising the BEC on a togarashi bagel.
- Recommendsu/AlternativeOrifice in r/philadelphia · Mar 2024
Mentions Knead Bagels nearby as another option near Washington Square.
- Recommendsu/globular_bobular in r/philly · Jan 2025taste
Says the togarashi bagel changed their life.
- Recommendsu/bestmondayever_5 in r/philadelphia · Jun 2025
Ranks Knead ahead of Spread.
- Recommendsu/T3h_j0k3r in r/philly · Jan 2025
Agrees Knead is the right answer.
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- Recommendsu/king0fprussia in r/philadelphia · Jun 2025taste
Likes Knead and its superfood bagel, though says they can run dense.
- Recommendsu/Pinkisses in r/philadelphia · Jun 2025taste
Praises Knead's fermentation and crust at the 8th and Walnut spot.
- Recommendsu/Hylian_ina_halfshell in r/philadelphia · Mar 2025
Lists Kneads Bagels as a good Center City breakfast option.
- Recommendsu/Brraaap in r/philly · Apr 2024
Recommends Knead Bagels, giving its location, when asked for bagel shops.
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