Best of Rhode Island 2009 Editors' Picks

So popular is this family owned institution that the line often runs twenty deep on Saturday mornings. While the muffins and scones are excellent, it's the bagels people queue up for. Fresh baked hourly in a host of flavors – cheddar broccoli and cinnamon sugar are favorites – they pair perfectly with the house-blended cream cheeses. Arrive in time to get one piping hot from the oven and you'll know why the wait is worth it.