Skip to content
A Ramen Thing sandwich, with marinated egg, bamboo, pickled ginger, togarashi mayo, seaweed crisp, sesame, and scallion, on a seeded bagel at Cleo Bagels, 5013 Baltimore Ave., on Aug. 27, 2023.
A Ramen Thing sandwich, with marinated egg, bamboo, pickled ginger, togarashi mayo, seaweed crisp, sesame, and scallion, on a seeded bagel at Cleo Bagels, 5013 Baltimore Ave., on Aug. 27, 2023.Read moreMichael Klein / Staff

Cleo Bagels

Cafe$

Small-batch bagel king Alex Malamy — known for the late lamented Dodo popup, and newer Little Bean coffee shop — opened this Cedar Park cafe in late 2023. Cleo offers a menu of sturdy bagels and bialys that remix New York, New Jersey, and Montreal styles, along with a few over-the-top options. One of the biggest draws is surely the Ramen Thing, a bagel stuffed with sliced-to-order boiled egg, pickled ginger, bamboo shoots, fresh scallions, fresh-ground toasted sesame seeds, crispy dried seaweed and spicy mayo.

How we choose our best lists

The Inquirer aims to represent the geographic, cultural, and culinary diversity of the region in its coverage. Inquirer staffers and contributors do not accept free or comped meals — all meals are paid for by the Inquirer. All dining recommendations are made solely by the Inquirer editorial staffers and contributors based on their reporting and expertise, without input from advertisers or outside interests.

Restaurant Details

5013 Baltimore Ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19143
215-282-7292
https://www.cleobagels.com/
cleobagels