Bagels are as diverse as the stars and there are nearly as many ways to serve them. Seeded or plain? Toasted or slathered in cream cheese? Seems we can't get enough.

Upper Southampton Patch readers nominated their favorite bagels and now it’s time to vote for the best bagel in Southampton.

Cast your vote in our new, secure poll by Aug. 17 and help us decide who is the best of the best in the Southampton area. Whichever bagel gets the most votes will be named the Readers' Choice winner.

The nominees are: 2nd Street Bagels, Giant, McDonald's, Starbucks

In the event of a tie, we'll break it by counting the number of positive comments, so make sure to show your favorite spot some extra love in the Comments section below.

Thanks in advance for your participation!

Also, be sure to cast your vote in our other Readers' Choice categories – from the best dry cleaner to the place in town where you are most likely to score a speeding ticket.

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