Emerald City Bagels

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, as a delivery driver pulled up to Emerald City Bagels, he noticed an odd sound coming from inside—a soft humming that seemed to change pitch every few seconds. Curious, he peeked through the window and saw the bakery’s old espresso machine, its steam whistling like an impatient conductor leading some unseen symphony. As he watched, the coffee pot began to dance on its own, swaying left and right in time with the hum. Startled, the driver knocked over his water bottle, splashing himself and attracting the attention of everyone else in the neighborhood. A neighbor popped their head out the door and asked, ‘Is everything okay?’ To which our hero replied, grinning sheepishly, 'Just the bagel fairy warming up her instruments.'

2. A neighborhood cat had taken a liking to hanging out near Emerald City Bagels. Every morning, just before dawn, it would appear like clockwork, sitting on the window sill and watching the bakers prepare the day's fresh bagels. One day, a delivery driver arrived with an extra large order. The cat, curious as ever, jumped onto the counter and started inspecting the boxes. Before anyone could react, it leaped into one of them, thinking it was another cozy nest. When they finally opened the box, there was the cat, fast asleep amidst a dozen cream cheese packets, its fur now perfectly white from the spread.

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Emerald City Bagels and froze mid-step. The air was filled with an unusual scent—a mix of freshly baked bagels and something… floral? Rubbing his sleepy eyes, he realized it wasn’t just him—other neighbors were stopping too. Curious, they all approached the shop’s door, which stood ajar. Inside, a soft glow illuminated rows upon rows of glowing bagels, each topped with a delicate sprinkle of glittering dust. A voice whispered from behind the counter: ‘Would you like your usual?’ Everyone turned around—and there stood a friendly old baker, smiling warmly.

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Emerald City Bagels and froze. On the parking lot, someone had left an old wooden crate. Curious, he approached it—and inside found dozens of tiny bags filled with something mysterious. Inside each bag was a single fresh-baked bagel, still warm from the oven. The delivery driver smiled, realizing that some kind soul must’ve been leaving free treats for late-night workers. From then on, whenever he delivered past midnight, he’d leave a few extra bagels outside for anyone who needed a little midnight fuel.