Ah, the everything bagel. An enigma of the bakery world. A bagel so confident it declares itself complete, despite being topped with just five seasonings and with no clear origin story. Many people ...

Side-by-side towers of our participating plain bagels, left, and everything bagels, right, each topped by their winners: the Baked by Yael plain bagel and Brooklyn Bagel Bakery everything bagel.

Wherever you turn at Trader Joe’s, you’ll find everything seasoning everywhere all at once. Derin Yilmaz began her editorial work as a culture and entertainment writer, reviewing films, music, and TV.

There might not be a single food item more beloved in the Garden State than the humble bagel. From classic plain, sesame and everything bagels with cream cheese to bagel sandwiches stacked high with ...