Is there anything more satisfying than a bagel? The gentle toastiness of the outer crust, the pillowy, doughy goodness hiding on the inside, all topped with a heaping schmear of silky cream cheese. Flawless in its simplest form yet equally as delicious when stuffed with different fillings, bagels are one of the few perfect foods out there, and in the Twin Cities, we have a few select spots that do them justice. Here’s where to find perfect versions of a perfect food in Minneapolis and St. Paul.