Rubinstein Bagels
Rubinstein Bagels is a bagel shop with three locations in the Seattle metropolitan area, in the U.S. state of Washington. In Seattle, the business operates in South Lake Union and on Capitol Hill; since 2023, a third location has operated in Redmond. Rubinstein was established by Andrew Rubinstein, who initially sold bagels out of Ethan Stowell's Cortina Cafe as well as Two Union Square's second floor lobby. He later sold his half of the business to Stowell. Considered one of the area's best bagel shops, Rubinstein has garnered a positive reception. Food & Wine has said the business serves some of the nation's best bagels, which are also a favorite of chef and food writer J. Kenji López-Alt. Rubinstein has also received praise for its matzo ball soup and breakfast sandwiches. Description 
When the original shop opened, Rubinstein offered 12 sourdough bagel varieties, including jalapeño white cheddar, salted rosemary, shallot, cacio e pepe, and chocolate and cherry. Various schmears are also available, and the menu has also included egg breakfast sandwiches, salads, and duck fat matzo ball soup. History 
The business was owned by Andrew Rubinstein, who initially sold bagels at Ethan Stowell's Cortina Cafe. His tagline was, "These are the bagels you've been looking for." He later sold his half of the business to Stowell. Andrew Rubinstein also sold bagels in Two Union Square's second floor lobby early on. The business' first brick and mortar location opened in the Via6 Towers in the Denny Triangle/South Lake Union area in December 2020. The business has been part of a South Lake Union food tour. A second location has operated on Capitol Hill since October 15, 2021, in the space previously occupied by the Wandering Goose. In January 2022, The Seattle Times said Rubinstein "[seemed] bent on world domination", with plans to add more locations. Following a delay, a third location began operating in Redmond in 2023. The 2,680 square-foot space in Redmond operates in GGLO-designed Porch + Park building, and opens onto Downtown Park. Reception 
The Seattle Times said, "the brand new Rubinstein Bagels just might be the best thing since sliced bread", and Christina Ausley included the business in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer 2020 overview of the city's best bagel shops. Seattle's Child magazine said in 2020, "Rubinstein Bagels has gained a following for great texture, innovative yet classic accompaniments (shallots, anyone? Fried onion and chive cream cheese?) and a trendy twist – sourdough starter." In 2021, David Landsel included Rubinstein in Food & Wine'''s overview of the best bagels in the United States, and Alyssa Therrien included the business in the Daily Hive's overview of Seattle's best bagels. The matzo ball soup was included in 2021 overviews of comforting soups published by Eater Seattle and The Seattle Times. The website also included the breakfast sandwiches in a guide of the city's best. Alana Al-Hatlani included Rubinstein in Eater Seattle'''s 2022 list of 10 "sensational" bagel shops in the metropolitan area. KNKX food commentator Nancy Leson praised the bagel sandwich in 2022. Rubinstein is a favorite local bagel establishment of chef and food writer J. Kenji López-Alt. References

External links

 
 Rubinstein Bagels at Ethan Stowell Restaurants
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Bagel companies
Capitol Hill, Seattle
Redmond, Washington
Restaurant chains in the United States
Restaurants in Seattle
South Lake Union, Seattle