Kind Cafe in Fairhope is the best bagel shop in Alabama, Chowhound says

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Split bagel sandwich with crispy chicken
Kind Cafe offers a variety of bagel sandwiches that are sure to impress. (Mary Helene Hall / Mobile Bay Now)

National food publication Chowhound just dropped a list rating the best bagel shop in every US state, and a local favorite took the top spot for Alabama.

Kind Cafe, located on Section Street in Fairhope, took the crown for best spot in the state to get your morning bagel fix.

Best bagels in Alabama: What Chowhound recommends

Chowhound writer DB Kelly singled out the downtown staple for both its food and its mission. The review highlights the shop’s warm atmosphere, calling it “a wonderfully friendly spot” that delivers on both flavor and community impact.

Kind Cafe’s mission — “People first, kindness always” — is centered around community aid and making the world a better place. The shop is known for partnering with local charities, and employees get paid time off to volunteer.

Chowhound recommends ordering:

  • Bacon, egg + cheese breakfast sandwiches
  • Blueberry bagels
  • Their “downright delish” coffee

Why Kind Cafe is the top bagel shop in Fairhope

To build the nationwide list, Chowhound analyzed highly recommended spots across all 50 states, looking specifically for:

  • Scratch-made recipes
  • Unique specials
  • Excellent customer feedback

Kind Cafe beat out competition across the state to represent Alabama.

Check out the full state-by-state rankings directly on Chowhound.

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