Delaware is second in bagel eating in the country, new study says

Delaware loves its bagels more than most of the country, according to a new study.

The First State ranks second in the country for personal bagel consumption. The number of bagels a person in Delaware eats in a year is about 72. That’s six bagels per month.

Maine is the state that eats the most bagels, with Mainers averaging one more bagel per year than Delawareans at 73. The study said the average American eats around 38 bagels every year.

The study was done by ShaneCo’s The Loupe, which surveyed over 3,000 people from around the U.S. about their bagel habits and preferences.

Delawareans order everything bagels the most, according to the study, and either get a plain cream cheese or a sausage, egg and cheese sandwich most often.

More bagels in New Castle County: Beachy fave Surf Bagel will open its first New Castle County location.

According to Yelp, the highest rated bagel shops in New Castle County are in Newark: Bing’s Bake and Brew in downtown and Malin’s Deli are both highly rated in the county for bagels and bagel sandwiches.

Glasgow Deli in Dover and Surf Bagel in Milford are two of the highest rated places in Kent County.

Sussex County has the most competitive bagel atmosphere, with Surf Bagel, Fifer’s and Oliver and Oats being highly rated shops for bagels and bagel sandwiches in state overall.

After all, there are few things as good as a bagel sandwich on the beach.

Shane Brennan covers New Castle County with a focus on Newark and surrounding communities. Reach out with ideas, tips or feedback at slbrennan@delawareonline.com. Follow @shanebrennan36 on X, formerly Twitter, for the latest news and updates.