Starship Bagel — Restaurant in Dallas

Starship Bagel is a downtown Dallas time machine served in a compostable box.

Listen, I walked into Starship Bagel expecting another hipster fever dream, another place where they put avocado on everything and call it innovation. But sometimes the universe surprises you with something real, something that cuts through the bullshit and delivers straight to your soul.

The garlic bagel arrives like a heavyweight champion entering the ring. Dense, chewy, with that perfect crust that gives way to a tender interior. This isn’t some artisanal pretender; this is the real deal, the kind of bagel that would make my grandmother weep tears of joy if she were still around to taste it.

And then there’s the lox. Christ. That silky, salty embrace of the sea, draped across cream cheese spread with the kind of reverence reserved for religious ceremonies. One bite and I’m transported back to those Sunday mornings in college, sitting across from my Jewish ex girlfriend in her tiny kitchen, learning the sacred ritual of bagel construction from a girl who took this stuff seriously. Her people had perfected this dance centuries before I was even a thought.

I thought I was done with lox after we broke up. Thought it would always taste like heartbreak and missed opportunities. But Starship Bagel brought me back to that first revelation, that moment when everything clicked and I understood why an entire culture built Sunday mornings around this perfect combination.

The cream cheese isn’t some afterthought slapped on by a hungover college kid. It’s applied with intention, with respect for the craft. Generous but not reckless. They understand the architecture here, the delicate balance between base and topping that makes or breaks the whole experience.

Sure, Starship might have a trendy name and a Instagram worthy presentation, but underneath all that, they get it. They respect the fundamentals. In a city where every corner deli thinks they can phone it in, where mediocrity masquerades as authenticity to uncultured white moms of Dallas, these cats are doing it right.

This is what happens when reverence meets technique. When someone actually gives a damn about getting it perfect instead of just getting it out the door. The result is nothing short of transcendent, a reminder that some combinations are holy, untouchable, and when done right, can bring you right back to who you were before the world got complicated.

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Went here about 10:30am on a Thursday morning. Parking situation sucks. That's the biggest drawback of this place. I parked illegally (don't recommend) to just grab some bagels. I came here because I had just heard they won best bagel at the 2023 NY bagelfest and also pretty much swept the other awards. That's saying a lot to come into the place where bagels are known to be the best anywhere and win the top prize. In from jersey and NY so I have lots of knowledge of the incredibleness of their bagels up there. I came to starship with doubt it would be good because I never had a truly great bagel in Texas. Sadly they only had salt bagels left and only 3 of them. I guess the word got out because they were sold out already. I almost cried. I never had a salt bagel but I ordered it with light shmeer.... it was like $5.00. Kinda expensive for a single bagel but if it's great then who cares. It was great. I tried really hard not to be biased of my roots, but I have to say, it was really good! The crisp outer and chewy inner was perfect and the flavor was incredible. Such an easy food item but so hard to master, they definitely mastered this. I can't wait to try a bagel I would actually order but the salt bagel impressed and I'm so happy I have a good bagel option now, not just flying 1500 miles to the northeast! If parking was better, it would be flawless. Thank goodness, the bagels are so good, you quickly forget the stress of finding parking! You're dumb to not try this place. Also another location...

I made my way to Starship Bagels in Dallas, and it totally exceeded my expectations. I ordered an Italian bagel with honey almond schmear — a bit of an unconventional combo — but it worked so well. The bagel itself was fresh, perfectly chewy with a crisp exterior, and the schmear added a subtle sweetness that balanced out the savory flavors. You can really tell they take pride in their ingredients and how everything is prepared.

The service stood out just as much as the food. The staff was super friendly and welcoming, and even though the place was busy, they kept things moving fast without making it feel rushed. It’s got a laid-back, no-nonsense vibe that feels authentic, like a proper neighborhood bagel shop.

Also, the location is pretty unique — it’s right next to the giant eyeball statue downtown, which makes it a fun and unexpected spot to grab breakfast or lunch. I’d heard Starship Bagels has been recognized as one of the best bagel spots in the country, and after visiting, I’d say that reputation is well deserved. Whether you’re a bagel purist or like to mix it up with flavors, this place is a...