Leo's Bread Menu
2438 Bell St, New Orleans, LA
Bagel shop
Hours listed
What you are likely to find at Leo's Bread: 52 items typical of a bagel shop, grouped the way most bagel shops lay out their counter.
This is a typical menu for this style of bakery, not the bakery's official menu, and prices are not listed. Ask in store or call for today's selection and any allergen information.
Classic bagels
Boiled-then-baked bagels with a glossy crust and dense chew, made fresh each morning.
- Everything bagelVegan · Dairy-freeTopped with sesame, poppy seed, dried garlic, onion and coarse salt for a savory, crunchy crust in every bite.
- Sesame bagelVegan · Dairy-freeCoated in sesame seeds that toast in the oven, adding a nutty aroma and fine crunch over the malt-sweetened dough.
- Poppy seed bagelVegan · Dairy-freeRolled in blue-black poppy seeds that give a subtle, earthy flavor and a pleasant pop against the glossy crust.
- Onion bagelVegan · Dairy-freeTopped with dried onion flakes that turn sweet and lightly charred in the oven; a natural match for lox and cream cheese.
- Cinnamon raisin bagelVegan · Dairy-freeSwirled with cinnamon and plump raisins, lightly sweet and aromatic; best toasted with butter or plain cream cheese.
- Pumpernickel bagelVegan · Dairy-freeDark, rye-based bagel deepened with molasses, offering an earthy, slightly sour flavor and a tight, chewy crumb.
- Egg bagelVegetarian · Dairy-freeGolden-yellow bagel enriched with eggs for a softer, richer crumb and a faintly sweet, brioche-like flavor.
- Plain bagelVegan · Dairy-freeBoiled-then-baked ring with a shiny, blistered crust and dense, chewy interior; a clean base for any spread or sandwich.
Specialty bagels
Cheese-crusted, sweet and whole-grain varieties beyond the classics.
- Whole wheat bagelVegan · Dairy-freeMade with stone-ground whole wheat flour for a nuttier taste, darker crust and slightly denser, more rustic chew.
- Blueberry bagelVegan · Dairy-freePurple-tinted dough studded with dried blueberries, sweet and fruity; usually paired with honey or strawberry cream cheese.
- French toast bagelVegetarianSweet bagel brushed with cinnamon sugar and a touch of maple flavor, tasting like diner French toast in ring form.
- Asiago bagelVegetarianBaked under a crust of shredded Asiago cheese that crisps into lacy, sharp-tasting edges around the chewy ring.
- Jalapeño cheddar bagelVegetarianDough folded with diced jalapeños and baked under melted cheddar, bringing mild heat and salty, tangy cheese.
- Salt bagelVegan · Dairy-freePlain dough heavily crusted with coarse pretzel salt; bold and briny, and especially good with a smear of butter.
Cream cheese & spreads
House-whipped schmears and deli salads, sold by the bagel or by the tub.
- Lox spreadSavoryWhipped cream cheese blended with chopped smoked salmon, giving a salty, smoky spread without a full lox sandwich.
- Vegetable cream cheeseVegetarianCream cheese folded with finely diced carrot, celery, bell pepper and radish for crunch and a garden-fresh taste.
- Honey walnut cream cheeseVegetarian · Contains nutsSweet cream cheese swirled with honey and chopped toasted walnuts; rich and crunchy, best on cinnamon raisin.
- Strawberry cream cheeseVegetarianPink, fruity spread made with real strawberry pieces, light and sweet against a plain or blueberry bagel.
- Tofu scallion spreadVegan · Dairy-freePlant-based spread whipped from tofu and seasoned with scallions and lemon; a dairy-free stand-in with a similar tang.
- Whitefish saladSavorySmoked whitefish flaked and mixed with mayonnaise and celery; creamy, smoky and a classic New York deli spread.
- Plain cream cheeseVegetarian · Popular pickThick layer of whipped cream cheese; cool, tangy and the standard topping for a bagel fresh from the oven.
- Scallion cream cheeseVegetarianCream cheese mixed with plenty of chopped green onion for a mild, fresh oniony bite and flecks of color.
Breakfast sandwiches
Hot egg sandwiches built on any bagel, toasted to order.
- Avocado & tomato bagelVegan · Dairy-freeSmashed avocado, sliced tomato, red onion and everything seasoning on a toasted bagel; fresh, creamy and plant-based.
- Bacon, egg & cheese bagelSavory · Popular pickFried eggs, crisp bacon and melted American cheese on a toasted bagel; the New York corner-shop staple.
- Sausage, egg & cheese bagelSavoryGriddled pork sausage patty, egg and cheese stacked on a bagel of choice; hearty, peppery and filling.
- Egg & cheese bagelVegetarianSimple scrambled egg and melted cheese on a toasted bagel, with optional tomato, onion or a splash of hot sauce.
- Egg white, spinach & fetaVegetarianFluffy egg whites with sautéed spinach and crumbled feta on a whole wheat bagel; lighter but still satisfying.
- Pork roll, egg & cheeseSavoryNew Jersey's Taylor ham, sliced and griddled until the edges curl, layered with egg and cheese on a bagel.
Deli sandwiches
Lunch sandwiches stacked on bagels with classic deli fillings.
- Tuna salad bagelSavoryCreamy tuna salad with celery and mayo on a toasted bagel, often with lettuce and tomato or melted Swiss.
- Hot pastrami bagelSavoryThin-sliced peppery pastrami piled high with spicy brown mustard, warm and juicy on an everything or pumpernickel bagel.
- Chicken salad bagelSavoryDiced chicken in a light mayo dressing with celery and herbs, layered with crisp lettuce on any bagel.
- Hummus veggie bagelVegan · Dairy-freeHummus spread thick with cucumber, tomato, sprouts and red onion; crisp, garlicky and entirely plant-based.
- Nova lox bagelSavory · Popular pickSilky cold-smoked salmon layered over cream cheese with capers, red onion and tomato; salty, briny and cool.
- Turkey club bagelSavorySliced turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo stacked on a bagel; a deli club in a sturdier package.
Bakery extras
Jewish-deli baked goods that often share the counter with the bagels.
- Garlic bagel chipsVegan · Dairy-freeDay-old bagels sliced thin, tossed with garlic and oil and baked until crunchy; sturdy enough for dipping into spreads.
- BialyVegan · Dairy-freeFlat, chewy roll with a shallow center well filled with cooked onion and poppy seed; baked, not boiled, so it's softer than a bagel.
- Black & white cookieVegetarianLarge, cakey cookie frosted half in vanilla fondant and half in chocolate; a New York deli counter classic.
- RugelachVegetarian · Contains nutsRolled crescents of cream cheese dough filled with cinnamon sugar, apricot jam or chocolate and chopped walnuts.
- Chocolate babkaVegetarianBraided yeast loaf swirled with dark chocolate filling and topped with streusel; moist, layered and rich.
- ChallahVegetarian · Dairy-freeBraided, egg-enriched bread with a glossy golden crust and soft, cottony crumb, traditionally baked for Friday.
Enriched breads
Soft breads made with butter, eggs, milk or sugar for a tender crumb.
- Cinnamon swirl loafVegetarianSoft sandwich bread rolled with a ribbon of cinnamon sugar, giving a spiraled slice that toasts beautifully.
- Chocolate babkaVegetarianTwisted yeast loaf layered with chocolate filling and crumb topping, dense and rich with visible swirls.
- PanettoneVegetarian · SeasonalTall Italian holiday bread with candied orange, lemon peel and raisins, naturally leavened for a light, airy texture.
- Brioche loafVegetarianRich French loaf made with plenty of butter and eggs, feathery and golden inside; excellent for French toast.
- Braided challahVegetarian · Dairy-freeSix-strand braided loaf enriched with eggs and oil, with a lacquered crust and soft, pull-apart crumb.
- Japanese milk breadVegetarianUltra-soft, fluffy sandwich loaf made with a cooked flour paste, staying moist and springy for days.
Drinks
- Flat whiteVegetarianA smaller, stronger cousin of the latte: a double ristretto under silky, barely-foamed milk for a dense texture and pronounced coffee flavor.
- MochaVegetarianEspresso, chocolate sauce, and steamed milk, sometimes crowned with whipped cream; a dessert-leaning drink balancing cocoa richness with coffee bite.
- Cold brewVeganCoarse grounds steeped in cold water for twelve hours or more, yielding a smooth, low-acid concentrate served over ice with chocolatey undertones.
- Iced vanilla latteVegetarianChilled espresso and cold milk shaken or poured over ice with vanilla syrup; a sweet, refreshing staple of bakery counters in warm months.
- Hot chocolateVegetarianSteamed milk whisked with cocoa or melted chocolate, frequently topped with whipped cream or marshmallows; a caffeine-free favorite for kids with a cookie.
- Chai latteVegetarianSpiced black tea concentrate with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and clove, combined with steamed or iced milk for a warming, gently sweet cup.