Fresh Myrtle Beach Bagel Bites
By Becky Billingsley
Diners don't have to go without bagels in the Myrtle Beach and Grand Strand areas, because there are many bagel sources, including one that hand-rolls its product. Here's a rundown on a few spots that make their own bagels versus having them brought in from other sources.
Krave Bagel Bistro, 1434 U.S. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, (843) 427-7310
Mornings start at 6 a.m. with freshly baked bagels that the staff rolls by hand. Those hand-rolled bagels are "Brooklyn Style" and light in texture and density. Bagel flavors are Plain, Cinnamon Raisin, Blueberry, Honey Whole Wheat, French Toast, Marble Rye, Pumpernickel, Sesame, Poppy, Salt, Onion, Garlic, Eight Grain and Everything. Topping choices include butter, jelly, cream cheese, low fat cream cheese, specialty jam, peanut butter, scallion cream cheese, veggie cream cheese, low fat veggie, strawberry cream cheese, olive pimiento cream cheese, bacon horseradish cream cheese, lox spread and sliced Nova Scotia Salmon with cream cheese.
My most recent bagel was an Eight Grain with bacon horseradish cream cheese, and it made me realize that bagels aren't just for breakfast any more. This savory delight would be welcome on my lunch or dinner plate, and it makes sense that Krave Bagel took first place in entrees at a culinary competition at the recent Italian American Festival in North Myrtle Beach.
Krave also has sandwiches, soups, salads and from-scratch sweets including an uber-luxurious Crumb Cake fantasy, plus catering platters.
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Big Apple Bagels, 116 U.S. 17 N., Surfside Beach, (843) 238-5311
This national chain makes its bagels on-site and offers a variety of flavors including Honey Oat, Everything, Sesame, Wheat, Plain, Onion, Garlic and more. Spreads choices are Cheddar Jalapeno, Classic Plain, Garden Veggie, Honey Cinnamon, Lite Classic, Onion Chive, Strawberry, Whipped Brown Sugar Cinnamon, Whipped Classic Plain and Whipped Reduced Fat Spring Veggie.
Big Apple Bagels has bagel sandwiches like Kick-N-Roast Beef with horseradish sauce, lettuce and tomato; and Holy Guacamole with roast turkey, guacamole, green pepper, lettuce and tomato. The restaurant is also known for its variety of muffins.
Catering options are many, from boxed lunches to build-your-own deli platters.
Bagel Factory, 2012 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, (843) 626-6445
Bagel Factory II, 2112 Oakheart Rd., Myrtle Beach (843) 236-6939
Locally owned and operated, Bagel Factory makes the bagels for Bagel Factory II. Flavors include Plain, Asiago Cheese, Sesame, Poppy, Onion, Garlic Salt, Pumpernickel, Whole Wheat, Multi Grain, Sunflower, Egg, Jalapeno, Cheddar Egg, Everything, Cinnamon Sugar, Cinnamon and Raisin Blueberry. Spreads are Cream Cheese, Veggie Chive, Green Olive and Pimento, Garlic and Herb, Jalapeno Cheddar, Chocolate Chip, Strawberry Walnut, Raisin Raspberry, Lox and Sun-dried Tomato Basil.
In addition to bagels, Bagel Factory is known for its pastries such as Raspberry Cigars and Chocolate Cigars, Black & White Cookies, Strudel, Cheese Danish and Apple Bear Claws.
The restaurant also serves deli sandwiches, burgers, omelets, egg plates, pancakes, French toast and salads such as tuna, chicken, seafood, shrimp and egg salad.
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