Egg Sandwiches
Made to order, never microwaved. Choose any bagel. Pick your protein. Select your cheese. Eggs cracked and cooked right in front of you. Built fresh when you order.
Three Proteins, One Perfect Egg
Every egg sandwich starts with a fresh egg cracked on the griddle. What you pair it with defines the character of your morning. Each protein brings something different to the table — literally.
Bacon
Thick-cut, crispy, and rendered until the fat is golden and the edges shatter. Our bacon is cooked on the griddle right alongside your eggs, so everything comes together at the same time, at the same temperature, with that beautiful griddle-seared flavor. Bacon on a bagel sandwich is a classic for a reason — the salt and smoke cut through the richness of the egg and cheese, adding a savory crunch that makes every bite interesting.
Sausage
Our breakfast sausage patties are seasoned with sage, black pepper, and a touch of brown sugar, then pressed flat on the griddle until they develop a deep, caramelized crust. The sausage adds a hearty, herbaceous depth to the sandwich that bacon cannot replicate. It is the choice for mornings when you need something substantial, something that will carry you through to lunch without looking at the clock.
Taylor Ham
If you know, you know. Taylor ham — pork roll, for the New Jersey purists — is the ultimate East Coast breakfast meat. Griddle-crisped, salty, slightly sweet. Most Texans have never had it. One bite and you will understand why the East Coast fights about what to call it. We score each slice before it hits the griddle so the edges curl up and crisp while the center stays tender and juicy. The flavor is somewhere between Canadian bacon and a breakfast sausage, but really it is its own thing entirely. Taylor ham, egg, and cheese on a bagel is the definitive New Jersey breakfast, and we are proud to be one of the only places in Texas where you can get the real thing.
The Taylor Ham Story
If you grew up on the East Coast, you already know. If you did not, allow us to introduce you to one of the great regional food traditions in American breakfast history. Taylor ham — or pork roll, depending on which side of the New Jersey Turnpike you come from — is a processed pork product that has been a staple of Mid-Atlantic delis and diners since 1856.
The debate over what to call it has divided New Jersey for generations. North Jersey says Taylor ham. South Jersey says pork roll. Central Jersey claims not to exist, which conveniently excuses them from taking a side. What everyone agrees on is this: sliced thin, scored so it does not cup on the griddle, cooked until the edges are crispy and the center is just starting to caramelize — it is one of the best breakfast meats you will ever eat.
The flavor is unique — salty, slightly tangy, with a hint of sweetness and a smoky finish that comes from the curing process. It does not taste like bacon. It does not taste like ham. It does not taste like sausage. It tastes like Taylor ham, and once you have had it, you will understand why people who grew up with it cannot imagine breakfast without it.
Most Texans have never encountered Taylor ham before walking into Dan's Bagels. We have watched the discovery happen hundreds of times — the curiosity, the first bite, the widened eyes, and then the inevitable question: “Where has this been all my life?” We brought it to Texas because it belongs on a bagel, and a bagel shop without Taylor ham is, in our opinion, incomplete.
“Taylor ham, egg, and cheese on an everything. If you know, you know.”
Four Cheeses, Four Characters
The cheese you choose changes the entire personality of your sandwich. Each one melts differently, tastes differently, and pairs differently with our proteins.
American
The classic. It melts like nothing else, creating that gooey, stretchy pull that makes a breakfast sandwich feel like home. We use real American cheese, not the plastic-wrapped singles — it has actual flavor along with that legendary melt.
Cheddar
Sharp, assertive, and slightly tangy. Cheddar stands up to the strongest proteins and adds a depth of flavor that American cannot. Choose cheddar when you want your cheese to be noticed, not just felt.
Pepper Jack
For those who want a kick with their breakfast. The pepper jack adds a slow-building heat that wakes you up from the inside. Pairs especially well with sausage and with our Jalapeno Cheddar bagel for a double-heat experience.
Swiss
Nutty, mild, and sophisticated. Swiss melts beautifully and adds a subtle sweetness that works particularly well with Taylor ham. It is the understated choice for people who want their cheese to complement rather than compete.
Our Favorite Builds
Not sure where to start? These are the combinations our team reaches for when it is their turn to eat. Every one has been tested hundreds of times.
Asiago Bagel + Bacon + Egg + American
The Asiago bagel brings its own cheese game, so when you add bacon, egg, and American, you get a sandwich with layers of cheese flavor — the sharp, caramelized Asiago on the outside and the gooey American melting into the egg on the inside. This is the build that our morning crew eats when they take their breaks.
Everything Bagel + Taylor Ham + Egg + American
This is the sandwich that started a thousand arguments in New Jersey diners and deli counters. The five-seed everything coating adds crunch and seasoning, the Taylor ham brings its unique salty-sweet flavor, and the American cheese ties it all together into one of the most satisfying breakfast sandwiches ever created.
Jalapeno Cheddar Bagel + Sausage + Egg + Pepper Jack
Heat on heat on heat, tempered by the richness of the egg and the sausage. The jalapeno in the bagel, the pepper in the jack cheese, and the sage in the sausage create a complex spice profile that is bold without being punishing. This is breakfast in Texas.
Build Yours Fresh
Every egg sandwich at Dan's Bagels is built from scratch when you order it. We do not pre-make them. We do not microwave them. We do not wrap them in foil and let them sit under a heat lamp. Your egg is cracked fresh. Your protein is cooked fresh. Your bagel is toasted fresh. The whole thing comes together in front of you, and the difference between that and a pre-made sandwich from a chain is not subtle — it is the difference between a meal and an afterthought.
Prices vary by build because every sandwich is custom. Ask in-store for current pricing, or order online to see the full breakdown. Whether you go classic with bacon, egg, and cheese or adventurous with Taylor ham on a jalapeno cheddar, you are getting a sandwich that was made for you, moments before you eat it.