When I first started dating my boyfriend I thought he was nuts with his Bagels Forever addiction. Every time he went to the grocery store he picked up a 4 pack and loved the texture of the outside of the bagel and the unique crunch. I quickly found myself in love with this gem as well.
Whether purchased from the grocery store or at their store, I'm never left unsatisfied. If you have the pleasure of hitting up their main location in Madison, be prepared for choices. You can have a bagel with cream cheese or a sandwich. The sandwiches choices are vast when you have to choose between 15+ different kinds of bagels, a variety of cheeses, condiments and meats including lox smoked salmon.
I recommend the jalapeƱo cornmeal bagel. Something different and delicious. Oh! And they're super cheap! $12 something for two dozen when I was there last.
Ok. I'm done. Go and thank me (ok. ok. my boyfriend gets all the thanks) later.