A highly decorated Hudson Valley bagel shop, and last year’s Best Bagel runner-up is back. 🥯 fantzyebagels 📍Kingston, NY 📅 2020 🏆 Fantzye is an award-winning sourdough bagel shop in Kingston, New York, reimagining a New York staple through chef-driven technique, playful imagination, and a strong sense of place. Founded by industry veteran Elana Carlson, Fantzye began as a pandemic-era pop-up on Martha’s Vineyard and blends traditional bagel-making with a modern, creative approach rooted in Jewish culinary heritage. More than a bagel shop, Fantzye reflects a new-school approach to an iconic food category — honoring tradition while expanding what a bagel experience can be. The menu balances technical precision with creative expression, featuring inventive house-made schmears—including the lemon caper and roasted leek winners of “Schmear of the Year”—thoughtful sandwiches, and seasonal ingredients sourced from Hudson Valley farms. Best Bagel runner-up ‘25, Schmear Of The Year ‘25, B...