Livingston, New Jersey
Hand-rolled daily from scratch, with the kind of patience and technique that turns simple dough into something worth stopping for.
Our Story
Bagel Nosh was born from a simple conviction: that the best bagels come from doing things the way they ought to be done, even when nobody is watching. We roll every batch by hand, let the dough rest long enough to develop real flavor, and boil before we bake — the way it's always been done.
Located on West Mount Pleasant Avenue in the heart of Livingston, we've become a quiet staple for locals who know the difference between a bagel made for speed and one made with intention. Whether it's your morning coffee companion or a proper sandwich for lunch, we take the same care either way.
We don't claim to be the biggest bakery in town. We claim to be the one that cares enough to get it right — every single morning, before the doors open.
Since
2018
Serving Livingston
How We Work
Our dough is cold-fermented overnight in the refrigerator. That slow rise develops the complex flavor and chewy texture that shortcuts can't replicate.
Every bagel is hand-rolled to order. No machines, no consistency beyond what your hands know. Each one gets the same attention to thickness and hole size.
We boil before we bake — that's what gives a bagel its signature gloss and chew. Fresh out of the oven, every morning, without exception.
What People Say
"I've been coming here every Saturday morning for two years. The everything bagels are the only ones I'll eat now — nothing else compares."
— A regular customer
"The Nosh Special sandwich is worth the drive from anywhere in Essex County. Generous portions and real quality — you can taste the difference."
— A satisfied lunch patron
"Finally, a local bakery that takes bagels seriously. Warm, chewy, properly salted — and the staff remembers your order. That counts for everything."
— A Livingston resident
Find Us
Address
1 W Mount Pleasant Ave
Livingston, NJ 07039
Phone
(973) 535-0751Hours
Free parking available — we're located on West Mount Pleasant Avenue with convenient street parking and a small lot behind the building.
