A favourite of both fashion insiders and early risers, Courage Bagels in Virgil Village proves that the humble bagel can be art. Naturally leavened and Montreal-style, these bagels are thinner, crisper and blistered to perfection. Toppings are minimal and market-driven—heirloom tomatoes, house-cured fish, a smear of labneh. Ben Hundreds puts it simply: it’s the best bagel in Los Angeles, full stop.
“Did you know the best bagels are from a small shop in Los Angeles? Well, now you do. Courage Bagels is so good, it’s worth driving to, fighting for parking and waiting in the long line. I always order a ‘Hottie’ and crush it while I wait for my food.”