Rose Foods

Top choice in Portland


Life doesn't get much better than a good bagel, and the best bagels in Portland are served at Rose. There are about nine bagel sandwich options – we love the classic with salmon, onions, cream cheese, cucumber and capers, but you may prefer some chopped liver, pickles and gribenes (chicken cracklin'). Kosher sandwiches are also served, on rye, of course.


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