Cafe Fresh Bagel Dedham Menu

Classic bagels

Boiled-then-baked bagels with a glossy crust and dense chew, made fresh each morning.

• Poppy seed bagelVegan · Dairy-freeRolled in blue-black poppy seeds that give a subtle, earthy flavor and a pleasant pop against the glossy crust.
• Onion bagelVegan · Dairy-freeTopped with dried onion flakes that turn sweet and lightly charred in the oven; a natural match for lox and cream cheese.
• Cinnamon raisin bagelVegan · Dairy-freeSwirled with cinnamon and plump raisins, lightly sweet and aromatic; best toasted with butter or plain cream cheese.
• Pumpernickel bagelVegan · Dairy-freeDark, rye-based bagel deepened with molasses, offering an earthy, slightly sour flavor and a tight, chewy crumb.
• Egg bagelVegetarian · Dairy-freeGolden-yellow bagel enriched with eggs for a softer, richer crumb and a faintly sweet, brioche-like flavor.
• Plain bagelVegan · Dairy-freeBoiled-then-baked ring with a shiny, blistered crust and dense, chewy interior; a clean base for any spread or sandwich.
• Everything bagelVegan · Dairy-freeTopped with sesame, poppy seed, dried garlic, onion and coarse salt for a savory, crunchy crust in every bite.
• Sesame bagelVegan · Dairy-freeCoated in sesame seeds that toast in the oven, adding a nutty aroma and fine crunch over the malt-sweetened dough.

Specialty bagels

Cheese-crusted, sweet and whole-grain varieties beyond the classics.

• Salt bagelVegan · Dairy-freePlain dough heavily crusted with coarse pretzel salt; bold and briny, and especially good with a smear of butter.
• Whole wheat bagelVegan · Dairy-freeMade with stone-ground whole wheat flour for a nuttier taste, darker crust and slightly denser, more rustic chew.
• Blueberry bagelVegan · Dairy-freePurple-tinted dough studded with dried blueberries, sweet and fruity; usually paired with honey or strawberry cream cheese.
• French toast bagelVegetarianSweet bagel brushed with cinnamon sugar and a touch of maple flavor, tasting like diner French toast in ring form.
• Asiago bagelVegetarianBaked under a crust of shredded Asiago cheese that crisps into lacy, sharp-tasting edges around the chewy ring.
• Jalapeño cheddar bagelVegetarianDough folded with diced jalapeños and baked under melted cheddar, bringing mild heat and salty, tangy cheese.

Cream cheese & spreads

House-whipped schmears and deli salads, sold by the bagel or by the tub.

• Honey walnut cream cheeseVegetarian · Contains nutsSweet cream cheese swirled with honey and chopped toasted walnuts; rich and crunchy, best on cinnamon raisin.
• Strawberry cream cheeseVegetarianPink, fruity spread made with real strawberry pieces, light and sweet against a plain or blueberry bagel.
• Tofu scallion spreadVegan · Dairy-freePlant-based spread whipped from tofu and seasoned with scallions and lemon; a dairy-free stand-in with a similar tang.
• Whitefish saladSavorySmoked whitefish flaked and mixed with mayonnaise and celery; creamy, smoky and a classic New York deli spread.
• Plain cream cheeseVegetarian · Popular pickThick layer of whipped cream cheese; cool, tangy and the standard topping for a bagel fresh from the oven.
• Scallion cream cheeseVegetarianCream cheese mixed with plenty of chopped green onion for a mild, fresh oniony bite and flecks of color.
• Lox spreadSavoryWhipped cream cheese blended with chopped smoked salmon, giving a salty, smoky spread without a full lox sandwich.
• Vegetable cream cheeseVegetarianCream cheese folded with finely diced carrot, celery, bell pepper and radish for crunch and a garden-fresh taste.

Breakfast sandwiches

Hot egg sandwiches built on any bagel, toasted to order.

• Pork roll, egg & cheeseSavoryNew Jersey's Taylor ham, sliced and griddled until the edges curl, layered with egg and cheese on a bagel.
• Avocado & tomato bagelVegan · Dairy-freeSmashed avocado, sliced tomato, red onion and everything seasoning on a toasted bagel; fresh, creamy and plant-based.
• Bacon, egg & cheese bagelSavory · Popular pickFried eggs, crisp bacon and melted American cheese on a toasted bagel; the New York corner-shop staple.
• Sausage, egg & cheese bagelSavoryGriddled pork sausage patty, egg and cheese stacked on a bagel of choice; hearty, peppery and filling.
• Egg & cheese bagelVegetarianSimple scrambled egg and melted cheese on a toasted bagel, with optional tomato, onion or a splash of hot sauce.
• Egg white, spinach & fetaVegetarianFluffy egg whites with sautéed spinach and crumbled feta on a whole wheat bagel; lighter but still satisfying.

Deli sandwiches

Lunch sandwiches stacked on bagels with classic deli fillings.

• Nova lox bagelSavory · Popular pickSilky cold-smoked salmon layered over cream cheese with capers, red onion and tomato; salty, briny and cool.
• Turkey club bagelSavorySliced turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo stacked on a bagel; a deli club in a sturdier package.
• Tuna salad bagelSavoryCreamy tuna salad with celery and mayo on a toasted bagel, often with lettuce and tomato or melted Swiss.
• Hot pastrami bagelSavoryThin-sliced peppery pastrami piled high with spicy brown mustard, warm and juicy on an everything or pumpernickel bagel.
• Chicken salad bagelSavoryDiced chicken in a light mayo dressing with celery and herbs, layered with crisp lettuce on any bagel.
• Hummus veggie bagelVegan · Dairy-freeHummus spread thick with cucumber, tomato, sprouts and red onion; crisp, garlicky and entirely plant-based.

Bakery extras

Jewish-deli baked goods that often share the counter with the bagels.

• Chocolate babkaVegetarianBraided yeast loaf swirled with dark chocolate filling and topped with streusel; moist, layered and rich.
• ChallahVegetarian · Dairy-freeBraided, egg-enriched bread with a glossy golden crust and soft, cottony crumb, traditionally baked for Friday.
• Garlic bagel chipsVegan · Dairy-freeDay-old bagels sliced thin, tossed with garlic and oil and baked until crunchy; sturdy enough for dipping into spreads.
• BialyVegan · Dairy-freeFlat, chewy roll with a shallow center well filled with cooked onion and poppy seed; baked, not boiled, so it's softer than a bagel.
• Black & white cookieVegetarianLarge, cakey cookie frosted half in vanilla fondant and half in chocolate; a New York deli counter classic.
• RugelachVegetarian · Contains nutsRolled crescents of cream cheese dough filled with cinnamon sugar, apricot jam or chocolate and chopped walnuts.

Salads

Composed salads and bowls, available on their own or paired with half a sandwich.

• Classic CaesarSavoryCrisp romaine tossed in a garlicky anchovy dressing with shaved Parmesan and house-baked sourdough croutons.
• Cobb saladSavoryChopped greens with grilled chicken, bacon, hard-boiled egg, avocado, tomato and blue cheese in tidy rows.
• Greek saladVegetarian · Gluten-freeCucumber, tomato, red onion, Kalamata olives and feta with oregano vinaigrette; tangy, briny and crunchy.
• Harvest apple pecan saladVegetarian · Contains nutsMixed greens with sliced apple, candied pecans, dried cranberries and goat cheese in a maple vinaigrette.
• Quinoa power bowlVegan · Gluten-freeFluffy quinoa with roasted sweet potato, chickpeas, kale and lemon-tahini dressing; nutty, bright and plant-based.
• Strawberry spinach saladVegetarian · Contains nutsBaby spinach with fresh strawberries, toasted almonds, feta and a poppy seed dressing; a spring and summer favorite.

Drinks

• AmericanoVeganEspresso stretched with hot water into a full-size cup; lighter in body than drip yet keeps the toasty edge of the shot.
• CappuccinoVegetarianEqual-ish parts espresso, steamed milk, and airy foam cap, giving a drier, stronger-tasting drink than a latte with a velvety top layer.
• Caffè latteVegetarianEspresso with plenty of steamed milk and a thin microfoam layer; mellow and creamy, often finished with latte art and offered with oat or almond milk.
• Flat whiteVegetarianA smaller, stronger cousin of the latte: a double ristretto under silky, barely-foamed milk for a dense texture and pronounced coffee flavor.
• Drip coffeeVeganBatch-brewed house coffee, usually a medium roast kept hot in airpots; straightforward, balanced cup that pairs with nearly anything from the pastry case.
• EspressoVeganA concentrated one- or two-ounce shot pulled under pressure, topped with tawny crema and carrying bittersweet, roasty notes with a short, syrupy finish.