The East Coast Bagel Championship

For the first time, the best of the best will compete for a chance to win the title of Best Bagel in the Northeast in 2 divisions: Traditional and Non-Traditional.

Ready to compete? Register to attend Artisan Bakery Expo East and don’t forget to add the competition to your registration!

Categories

  • Traditional
  • Non-Traditional

The competition will be limited to the first 15 entries in each category, and competitors must prepare their signature bagel onsite during the competition period.

The East Coast Bagel Championship

For the first time, the best of the best will compete for a chance to win the title of Best Bagel in the Northeast in 2 divisions: Traditional and Non-Traditional.

Ready to compete? Register to attend Artisan Bakery Expo East and don’t forget to add the competition to your registration!

Categories

Traditional

Non-Traditional

The competition will be limited to the first 15 entries in each category, and competitors must prepare their signature bagel onsite during the competition period.

Winner Prizes
Categories 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place
Traditional Division $500 & Trophy Trophy Trophy
Non-Traditional Division $500 & Trophy Trophy Trophy
Best schmear $250 Gift Card & Medal
2023 Competition Schedule

Sunday, October 1

10:30 AM – Competitors Meeting
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Non-Traditional Division (Prep Dough & Forming, if needed)
2:00-5:00 PM – Traditional Division (Prep Dough & Forming, if needed)

Sunday, October 2

8:00 – 8:30 AM – Competitors & Judges Meeting
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Non-Traditional Division (Boil & Bake)
12:00 – 3:30 PM – Traditional Division (Boil & Bake)
3:30 – 4:00 PM – Awards Presentation

Past Champions

Traditional Division

  • 1st Place – Daniel Buontempo
  • 2nd Place – Gennaro Buontempo
  • 3rd Place – Andrew Mercadante 

Non-Traditional Division

  • 1st Place – Niles Peacock
  • 2nd Place – Mike Davis

Best Non-Traditional Schmear 

  • Mike Davis
  • Niles Peacock

Traditional

  • 1st Place
    Adam Sachs
  • 2nd Place
    Patrick Carney
  • 3rd Place
    Craig Allenbaugh

Non-Traditional

  • 1st Place
    Mike Davis
  • 2nd Place
    Niles Peacock
  • 3rd Place
    Will Grant
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