As you might have gathered, we love rankings. And here's another one that makes us happy: Biff's Bagels, a humble Flagstaff bagel joint, has been recognized as having Arizona's best bagels by Tripping, which bills itself as "the world's largest search engine for vacation rentals."
The bagel, when you think about it, is the perfect breakfast food. Not only is it tasty and easy to eat without silverware, it's got enough calories to get you through the morning. And Biff's does it right. We recommend a toasted Mish Mash bagel with the Garlic & Herb cream-cheese spread, which will set you back less than $3. There also are soups, sandwiches and organic coffee on the menu.
The restaurant started in Prescott in 1995 but moved to Flagstaff in 2000. It gets its name from the owners' departed dog, Biff. Photos of Biff and of hundreds of customers' dogs cover the interior walls of the restaurant.
Biff's Bagels is located at 1 S. Beaver Street in Flagstaff. To learn more, call the restaurant at 928-226-0424 or visit www.biffsbagels.com.
Of course, we haven't eaten at every bagel place in Arizona (though we are working on that). You tell us: What's your favorite bagel in the state?
Photo courtesy of Biff's Bagels Facebook page