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Ain’t Cute, Always Tasty
Fresh Bagels. Good Vibes. Zero Perfection.

Fresh Bagels. Good Vibes. Zero Perfection.

We’re the bagel shop that believes food should make you smile. That’s why we hand-roll every bagel, mix playful schmears, and serve it all with a little sass and a lot of love. Ugly? Absolutely. Delicious? Every. Single. Time. Visit us in Downtown Nashville or Franklin and try favorites like: The Basically • Not So Basic • Lox & Loaded • Monthly Drops and small-batch schmears. Dine in, grab it to-go, or order for delivery. We’re here to make you smile — one (ugly) bagel at a time.
Hand-Rolled Bagels. Joy in Every Bite.

Hand-Rolled Bagels. Joy in Every Bite.

Every morning we hand-roll, boil, and bake our bagels the old-school way — fresh, chewy, and perfectly imperfect. From fan favorites like Cheddar Jalapeño, and French Toast to small-batch spreads like Bourbon Pecan, Nutella and our monthly drops, we’re all about flavor and fun. Build your own creation or try one of our signature sandwiches like the Basically, I'm not crying You're crying, or Lox & Loaded. Whether you’re grabbing breakfast, lunch, or a treat with friends, we’ve got you covered.

Here’s How It Works

Order Ahead. Skip the Line. Enjoy More Bagel Time.

Ordering ahead is easy. Choose pickup, delivery, or grab-and-go, and we’ll have your fresh, hand-rolled bagels ready when you arrive. Whether you’re heading to work, meeting friends, or fueling up for the day, getting Ugly Bagel has never been simpler. Fresh, fast, and made with care — just the way it should be.

Every bagel we make starts with simple ingredients, hand-rolled dough, and a whole lot of care. From classic flavors to seasonal drops and small-batch schmears, here’s a taste of what we serve fresh every morning.

Bring Ugly Bagel to Your Next Event

Bring Ugly Bagel to Your Next Event

Ugly Bagel catering makes meetings, events, and celebrations easy. We deliver fresh, hand-rolled bagels, signature sandwiches, small-batch spreads, and coffee straight to you. Perfect for office breakfasts, team meetings, weekend gatherings, and special occasions — everything is made fresh each morning and packaged to serve. Choose your favorite flavors, customize spreads, and let us handle the rest. Delicious, reliable, and always a hit.
Bring Ugly Bagel to Your Community

Bring Ugly Bagel to Your Community

Ugly Bagel is growing, and we’re looking for passionate operators who want to bring fresh, hand-rolled bagels and joyful hospitality to their communities. Our franchise program includes hands-on training, store development support, proven systems, and marketing tools designed to help you succeed from day one. If you’re excited about running a fun, community-driven café with a brand that stands out, we’d love to connect.
A Nashville Original, Made Fresh Every Day

A Nashville Original, Made Fresh Every Day

Ugly Bagel started with one simple idea: great bagels should make people smile. From our very first shop in Downtown Nashville to our newest location in Franklin, we’ve always believed in hand-rolling dough, serving bold flavors, and creating a space where everyone feels welcome. We’re proud to be a local favorite — a place where friends, families, and neighbors gather for fresh bagels, good coffee, and a little joy to start the day. Ugly on purpose, delicious by design.

Visit Us Today

Stop by our Nashville or Franklin locations for fresh, hand-rolled bagels, creative spreads, and a whole lot of joy. 📍 Nashville — 65 Arcade Alley 📍 Franklin — 2000 Meridian Blvd

What our guests are saying

Wow! What a great place to grab a quick bite to eat. The cheery atmosphere is very inviting and the staff is the friendliest and happiest I have encountered. With 14 different varieties of bagels made fresh daily and 12 different types of cream cheese there is something for everyone. If you want a bagel sandwich they have a great selection for breakfast or lunch/dinner. I had the Haaam Girrrl and it was delicious! The Lox & Loaded was also very tempting. Add a fresh cup of coffee and you are set. Stop by and give it a try. The bagels are dynamite and you won’t be disappointed! Note, they are at the end of the Arcade by the Bobby.

Kathy F.

Kathy F.

Manger was amazing visiting from NY and him and the staff were so nice and helpful we stopped in everyday we where here visiting food was always fresh fast and so good highly recommend for anyone to stop here.

Adam F.

Adam F.

This place is great! My wife and I are visiting from out of town and we needed some good bagels to bring us back to life from the night before. The bagels are pillowy soft with a great little crunch on the outside. The Basically sandwich is perfect (fried egg - not scrambled, good bacon, American cheese) and the other bagels and cream cheeses we tried were excellent as well. Glad to see a great bagel place in the south!

Eric T.

Eric T.

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