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    proper bagel

    2011 Belmont Boulevard

    Nashville, TN 37212


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    bagels with custom cream cheese
    fish sandwiches
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    proper lunch
    proper salad sandwiches
    deli & market by the pound
    cream cheese by the pound - no bagels included
    hand sliced smoked salmon by the pound
    bagels by the dozen
    soup & green salads
    bagel chips
    pastries
    sides
    crema coffee drinks - no decaf offered
    specialty drinks
    proper cold drinks
    dream street donation

    Featured Items

    • new yorker

      farm egg, applewood bacon or sausage, yellow american cheese & ketchup.
      $9.25
    • plain cream cheese

      $5.00
    • garlic rosemary cream cheese & egg

      farm egg, applewood bacon, roasted garlic & rosemary cream cheese.
      $9.75

    proper merch

    • b-boy short sleeve

      printed on comfort colors adult unisex heavyweight t -shirts - 100% cotton
      $27.00
    • old school short sleeve

      printed on comfort colors adult unisex heavyweight t -shirts - 100% cotton
      $27.00
    • 1977 crewneck sweatshirt

      as colour's relaxed fit crewneck - 80% cotton / 20% recycled polyester fleece
      $60.00
    • proper tote bag

      the proper tote - perfect for bagels by the dozen
      $25.00
    • b-boy longsleeve

      printed on comfort colors adult unisex heavyweight t -shirts - 100% cotton
      $45.00

    proper breakfast

    • new yorker

      farm egg, applewood bacon or sausage, yellow american cheese & ketchup.
      $9.25
    • gouda & egg

      farm egg, applewood bacon or sausage, smoked gouda cheese & spicy maple ketchup.
      $10.50
    • garlic rosemary cream cheese & egg

      farm egg, applewood bacon, roasted garlic & rosemary cream cheese.
      $9.75
    • avocado & egg

      farm egg, avocado, plain cream cheese, arugula & house-made tomato jam.
      $12.25
    • the breakfast "sangwich"

      *CONTAINS TREE NUTS* farm egg, grilled pistachio mortadella, american cheese, hashbrowns, ketchup or spicy mustard.
      $11.50
    • pastrami & egg

      farm egg, hot pastrami, american cheese, & spicy mustard
      $12.75
    • pesto & egg

      farm egg, pesto, avocado, tomato & swiss cheese.
      $11.75
    • jersey's finest

      farm egg, pork roll, american cheese & yellow mustard
      $10.25
    • leo

      scrambled farm eggs, sautéed chopped nova & onions with scallion dill cream cheese.
      $12.75
    • greek yogurt & granola (GF)

      rosewater infused greek yogurt, fresh berries, gluten free house-made granola & lavender honey drizzle.
      $8.50

    bagels with custom cream cheese

    • peach pie cream cheese

      $7.00
    • plain cream cheese

      $5.00
    • scallion dill cream cheese

      $6.25
    • roasted garlic and rosemary cream cheese

      $6.25
    • fresh veggie cream cheese

      $6.25
    • jalapeño bacon cream cheese

      $6.25
    • olive cream cheese

      $6.75
    • lavender honey cream cheese

      $6.25
    • blueberry pie cream cheese

      $6.25
    • strawberry shortcake cream cheese

      $6.25
    • cookie dough cream cheese

      $6.25
    • dill pickle cream cheese

      $6.25
    • lox cream cheese with capers & onions

      capers & onions are already mixed in. they can't be removed!
      $7.00
    • birthday cake cream cheese

      $6.25
    • walnut raisin cream cheese

      $6.75
    • vegan scallion cream cheese

      *CONTAINS SOY*
      $7.75
    • vegan cinnamon hazelnut cream cheese

      *CONTAINS SOY*
      $7.75

    fish sandwiches

    • nova

      *CLASSIC LOX SANDWICH* hand sliced smoked fish flown in from brooklyn, n.y. with scallion dill cream cheese, capers, red onion, & tomato. comes with house pickles. sandwich only, not offered as open-faced, or deconstructed.
      $15.50
    • pastrami nova

      *CLASSIC LOX SANDWICH* hand sliced smoked fish seasoned with savory pastrami spices flown in from brooklyn, n.y. with scallion dill cream cheese, capers, red onion, & tomato. comes with house pickles. sandwich only, not offered as open-faced, or deconstructed.
      $15.50
    • belly lox (extremely salty)

      *CLASSIC LOX SANDWICH* hand sliced smoked fish flown in from brooklyn, n.y. with scallion dill cream cheese, capers, red onion, & tomato. comes with house pickles. sandwich only, not offered as open-faced, or deconstructed.
      $15.50
    • whitefish piece

      filleted whitefish piece - flown in from brooklyn, n.y. with scallion dill cream cheese, capers, red onion, & tomato. comes with house pickles. sandwich only, not offered as open-faced, or deconstructed
      $15.50

    butters & jams

    • plain butter

      $4.25
    • fresh strawberry butter

      $4.75
    • mixed berry jam

      $4.75
    • avocado bagel

      $5.50
    • peanut butter

      $4.75
    • cinnamon sugar butter

      $4.50
    • fruity pebble butter

      $5.00

    toasts

    • peanut butter & banana

      peanut butter, fresh banana, applewood bacon and house-made marshmallow.
      $11.25
    • smashed avocado

      fresh smashed avocado, arugula, seared tomato & pickled radish.
      $13.50
    • tuna melt

      tuna salad, house-made pickled relish, seared tomato, muenster cheese & fresh basil oil.
      $13.75
    • smoked salmon toast

      fresh smashed avocado, pickled onion, pickled radish and topped with hand-sliced nova scotia salmon.
      $16.50

    proper lunch

    • reuben

      corned beef, house-made caraway sauerkraut, swill cheese & russian dressing.
      $12.50
    • rachel

      pastrami, house-made caraway sauerkraut, swiss cheese & russian dressing.
      $12.50
    • pesto chicken melt

      herbed chicken with house pesto, avocado, arugula, muenster cheese & mayo.
      $13.50
    • smoked turkey blta

      house-smoked turkey, cherrywood bacon, seared tomato, avocado with balsamic drizzle & mayo.
      $13.50
    • smoked turkey & brie cheese

      house-smoked turkey, stone ground honey mustard, arugula, granny smith apples & brie cheese.
      $12.50
    • veggie burger

      house-made vegan veggie burger with avocado, tomato jam & arugula.
      $13.50
    • fresh mozzarella

      fresh mozzarella, house-made olive tapenade, tomato, arugula, balsamic drizzle & basil oil.
      $11.00
    • grilled cheese

      inside out bagel w/ melted swiss, cheddar, & muenster cheese
      $9.00
    • honey maple ham melt

      honey maple ham with cheddar cheese & mustard
      $10.50

    proper salad sandwiches

    • classic tuna salad

      topped with tomato, arugula and pickled red onion. comes with a side of pickle slaw.
      $11.00
    • veggie tuna salad

      topped with tomato, arugula and pickled red onion. comes with a side of pickle slaw.
      $11.25
    • chunky chicken salad

      topped with tomato, arugula and pickled red onion. comes with a side of pickle slaw.
      $11.50
    • waldorf chicken salad

      *CONTAINS NUTS* topped with tomato, arugula and pickled red onion. comes with a side of pickle slaw.
      $11.50
    • spicy buffalo chicken salad

      topped with tomato, arugula and pickled red onion. comes with a side of pickle slaw. (contains bleu cheese)
      $11.50
    • classic egg salad

      topped with tomato, arugula and pickled red onion. comes with a side of pickle slaw.
      $10.50
    • whitefish salad

      topped with tomato, arugula and pickled red onion. comes with a side of pickle slaw.
      $14.00
    • baked salmon salad

      topped with tomato, arugula and pickled red onion. comes with a side of pickle slaw.
      $14.00

    deli & market by the pound

    • 1/2lb classic tuna

      by the pound in a container, bagels not included.
      $10.00
    • 1lb classic tuna

      by the pound in a container, bagels not included.
      $20.00
    • 1/2lb veggie tuna

      tuna salad mixed with carrots, celery & radish
      $10.50
    • 1lb veggie tuna

      tuna salad mixed with carrots, celery & radish
      $21.00
    • 1/2lb chunky chicken

      chicken salad with celery. by the pound in a container, bagels not included.
      $11.00
    • 1lb chunky chicken

      chicken salad with celery. by the pound in a container, bagels not included.
      $22.00
    • 1/2lb waldorf chicken

      *CONTAINS NUTS* chicken salad with grapes, walnuts, raisins, and celery. by the pound in a container, bagels not included.
      $11.00
    • 1lb waldorf chicken

      *CONTAINS NUTS* chicken salad with grapes, walnuts, raisins, and celery. by the pound in a container, bagels not included.
      $22.00
    • 1/2lb spicy buffalo chicken salad

      spicy buffalo sauce, bleu cheese, carrots & celery
      $11.00
    • 1lb spicy buffalo chicken salad

      spicy buffalo sauce, bleu cheese, carrots & celery
      $22.00
    • 1/2lb egg salad

      by the pound in a container, bagels not included.
      $8.75
    • 1lb egg salad

      by the pound in a container, bagels not included.
      $17.50
    • 1/2lb whitefish salad

      by the pound in a container, bagels not included.
      $11.50
    • 1lb whitefish salad

      by the pound in a container, bagels not included.
      $23.00
    • 1/2lb baked salmon salad

      by the pound in a container, bagels not included.
      $11.50
    • 1lb baked salmon salad

      by the pound in a container, bagels not included.
      $23.00
    • small penne pasta

      penne pasta, sundried tomato, basil, artichoke hearts, asiago cheese. by the pound in a container.
      $8.25
    • large penne pasta

      penne pasta, sundried tomato, basil, artichoke hearts, asiago cheese. by the pound in a container.
      $16.50
    • small israeli

      cucumber, onion, tomato, parsley.
      $7.00
    • large israeli

      cucumber, onion, tomato, parsley.
      $14.00
    • small roasted brussel sprouts

      asiago cheese, olive oil, by the pound in a container, bagels not included.
      $7.00
    • large roasted brussel sprouts

      asiago cheese, olive oil - by the pound in a container, bagels not included.
      $14.00
    • small vegan spicy veggies

      onions, bell peppers, carrots. by the pound in a container, bagels not included.
      $7.00
    • large vegan spicy veggies

      onions, bell peppers, carrots. by the pound in a container, bagels not included.
      $14.00
    • small kale salad

      *CONTAINS NUTS* honey balsamic dressing marinated kale, apples, cranberries, almonds.
      $8.00
    • large kale salad

      *CONTAINS NUTS* honey balsamic dressing marinated kale, apples, cranberries, almonds.
      $16.00
    • 1/2lb beets

      bleu cheese, walnuts & chives
      $8.00
    • 1lb beets

      bleu cheese, walnuts & chives
      $16.00
    • 1/2lb potato salad

      mayo, dill, mustard seeds
      $7.50
    • 1lb potato salad

      mayo, dill, mustard seed
      $15.00
    • small tortellini salad

      tortellini, corn, pickled onion, bell peppers, feta
      $8.25
    • large tortellini salad

      tortellini, corn, pickled onion, bell peppers, feta
      $16.50
    • 1/2lb house olives

      marinated
      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.50
    • 1lb house olives

      marinated
      OUT OF STOCK
      $17.00
    • small fresh mozzarella salad

      fresh mozzarella with balsamic drizzle, tomato and basil
      $12.50
    • large fresh mozzarella salad

      fresh mozzarella with balsamic drizzle, tomato and basil
      $25.00
    • small watermelon salad

      fresh watermelon with feta cheese, balsamic drizzle & mint.
      $9.00
    • large watermelon salad

      fresh watermelon with feta cheese, balsamic drizzle & mint.
      $18.00

    cream cheese by the pound - no bagels included

    • 1/2 lb peach pie

      $10.00
    • 1 lb peach pie

      $20.00
    • 1/2 plain cream cheese

      $6.50
    • 1 lb plain cream cheese

      $13.00
    • 1/2 lb olive cream cheese

      $10.00
    • 1 lb olive cream cheese

      $20.00
    • 1/2 fresh veggie

      $8.00
    • 1 lb fresh veggie

      $16.00
    • 1/2 roasted garlic and rosemary

      $9.50
    • 1 lb roasted garlic and rosemary

      $19.00
    • 1/2 lox cream cheese with capers

      $10.00
    • 1 lb lox cream cheese with capers

      $20.00
    • 1/2 jalapeño bacon

      $9.75
    • 1 lb jalapeño bacon

      $19.50
    • 1/2 dill pickle

      $9.50
    • 1 lb dill pickle

      $19.00
    • 1/2 lavender honey

      $9.50
    • 1 lb lavender honey

      $19.00
    • 1/2 strawberry shortcake

      $9.50
    • 1 lb strawberry shortcake

      $19.00
    • 1/2 blueberry

      $9.50
    • 1 lb blueberry pie

      $19.00
    • 1/2 cookie dough

      $10.00
    • 1 lb cookie dough

      $20.00
    • 1/2 birthday cake cream cheese

      $9.50
    • 1 lb birthday cake cream cheese

      $19.00
    • 1/2 walnut raisin cream cheese

      $9.50
    • 1 lb walnut raisin cream cheese

      $19.00
    • 1/2 lb vegan scallion

      *CONTAINS SOY*
      $10.25
    • 1 lb vegan scallion

      *CONTAINS SOY*
      $20.50
    • 1/2 lb vegan cinnamon and hazelnut

      *CONTAINS SOY*
      $10.25
    • 1 lb vegan cinnamon and hazelnut

      *CONTAINS SOY*
      $20.50

    hand sliced smoked salmon by the pound

    • 1/4 lb nova scotia salmon

      flown in from Brooklyn, NY & skillfully hand-sliced to order
      $16.50
    • 1/2 lb nova scotia salmon

      flown in from Brooklyn, NY & skillfully hand-sliced to order
      $33.00
    • 1 lb nova scotia salmon

      flown in from Brooklyn, NY & skillfully hand-sliced to order
      $66.00
    • 1/4 lb pastrami nova

      flown in from Brooklyn, NY & skillfully hand-sliced to order
      $16.50
    • 1/2 lb pastrami nova

      flown in from Brooklyn, NY & skillfully hand-sliced to order
      $33.00
    • 1 lb pastrami nova

      flown in from Brooklyn, NY & skillfully hand-sliced to order
      $66.00
    • 1/4 lb belly lox (extremely salty)

      flown in from Brooklyn, NY & skillfully hand-sliced to order
      $16.50
    • 1/2 lb belly lox (extremely salty)

      flown in from Brooklyn, NY & skillfully hand-sliced to order
      $33.00
    • 1 lb belly lox (extremely salty)

      flown in from Brooklyn, NY & skillfully hand-sliced to order
      $66.00
    • 1/4 lb whitefish

      flown in from Brooklyn, NY & skillfully hand-filleted to order
      $9.50
    • 1/2 lb whitefish

      flown in from Brooklyn, NY & skillfully hand-filleted to order
      $19.00
    • 1 lb whitefish

      flown in from Brooklyn, NY & skillfully hand-filleted to order
      $38.00

    bagels by the dozen

    if pairing with cream cheese, we suggest a minimum of 1 pound of cream cheese per half dozen and 1 and 1/2 pounds of cream cheese per dozen. please note: salt bagels are extremely salty
    • baker's dozen (13 bagels)

      please note if adding gluten free bagels to your dozen, they will all be in one bag. we cannot guarantee they are free from cross-contamination.
      $23.00
    • half dozen

      please note if adding gluten free bagels to your dozen, they will all be in one bag. we cannot guarantee they are free from cross-contamination.
      $13.50

    soup & green salads

    • matzah ball chicken noodle soup

      house-made matzah ball chicken noodle soup
      $8.00
    • caprese salad

      fresh mozzarella, arugula, tomato, kalamata olive, avocado, basil oil & balsamic drizzle.
      $15.50
    • cobb salad

      arugula, bacon, turkey, avocado, egg, bermuda onion, tomato & balsamic dressing on the side.
      $15.50
    • greek salad w/ balsamic chicken

      balsamic-glazed chicken breast, arugula, pickled onion, seared tomato, feta, kalamata olives, banana peppers & balsamic dressing on the side.
      $15.50

    bagel chips

    • everything bagel chips

      thin sliced bagel chips with everything bagel seasoning
      $3.50

    pastries

    • french toast bread pudding

      housemade bread pudding made with our cinnamon crunch and egg bagels, vanilla, cinnamon, sugar and a drizzle of salted caramel. served cold or heat at home.
      $5.50
    • NY KNICKS black & white cookie

      in honor of the new york knicks headed to the nba finals, we have decorated our classic authentic new york black & white cookies in celebratory orange topped with an edible knicks logo! (vanilla only, no chocolate).
      $5.50
    • NY KNICKS rainbow marzipan bar

      classic new york - style tri color rainbow marzipan bar / cookie (contains almond). celebrating the new york knicks headed to the nba finals since 1999, these are colored in orange. blue and white!
      $5.50
    • NY KNICKS cupcakes

      vanilla cupcake with vanilla buttercream frosting. decorated with an edible NYK topper. celebrating the team headed to the NBA finals since 1999!
      $6.00
    • pride funfetti sugar cookie bar

      kick off pride month with a large slice of a rainbow themed funfetti sugar cookie shortbread bar topped with buttercream icing.
      $6.50
    • pride cookie sandwich

      celebrating pride month with this funfetti sugar cookie sandwich filled with chocolate butercream and dipped in rainbow sprinkles!
      $5.00
    • hazelnut & chocolate ganache crumb square

      hazelnut & chocolate ganache crumb square.
      $6.00
    • cinnamon crumb coffee cake loaf

      $5.00
    • chocolate chip sour cream cake

      housemade chocolate chip sour cream cake topped with chocolate drizzle.
      $6.00
    • chocolate chip fudge brownie

      $5.00
    • coconut macaroons (GF)

      gluten-free chocolate-dipped coconut macaroons (6 per bag).
      $6.00
    • chocolate chip cookie (GF)

      housemade gluten free chocolate chip cookie
      $4.50
    • linzer cookie

      raspberry jam filled linzer cookie topped with powdered sugar
      $5.50

    sides

    • micro green side salad

      $3.00
    • bag of potato chips

      $3.00
    • side of avocado

      $4.50
    • side of bacon

      $4.00
    • side of capers

      $3.00
    • side of pickle slaw

      $1.00
    • side of tomato

      $3.50
    • side of onion

      $2.50
    • side of english cucumber

      $2.50
    • side of lemon

      3 slices
      $0.75
    • side of strawberry butter

      $3.00
    • side of peanut butter

      $2.50
    • side of butter 2oz

      $2.50
    • side of mixed berry jam

      $2.50
    • pickle spear

      $0.75

    crema coffee drinks - no decaf offered

    • fruity by divine iced latte

      kicking off pride month with our fruity pebble latte inspired by the colorful and iconic drag queen, divine. we are all unique by design! iced latte with fruity pebble syrup, fruity pebble cold foam topped with some more crushed fruity pebbles! contains dairy.
      $9.50
    • iced blueberry cobbler latte

      a proper play on blueberry cobbler: house-made blueberry brown sugar syrup and a dash of cinnamon
      $8.00
    • hot blueberry cobbler latte

      a proper play on blueberry cobbler: house-made blueberry brown sugar syrup and a dash of cinnamon
      $8.00
    • iced strawberry creamsicle latte

      our fresh strawberry syrup combined with housemade vanilla
      $8.00
    • 12 oz drip coffee

      no decaf offered
      $4.00
    • 16 oz iced coffee

      we HIGHLY suggest not adding mocha or caramel to iced coffee as it does not break down well!
      $4.75
    • 12 oz hot latte

      prepared with a double-shot of espresso
      $5.75
    • 16 oz iced latte

      prepared with a double-shot of espresso
      $6.25
    • iced espresso tonic

      $6.25
    • strawberry lemonade espresso tonic

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.50
    • fresh lemonade espresso tonic

      espresso, club soda, splash of house-made lemonade
      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00
    • 12 oz cappuccino

      $5.75
    • cortado

      espresso mixed with steamed milk
      $4.75
    • 12 oz hot americano

      double-shot of espresso over hot water
      $4.75
    • 16 oz iced americano

      $5.25
    • double shot of espresso

      double-shot of espresso
      $4.25
    • steamer

      $4.00
    • café au lait

      $5.00
    • crema coffee box

      locally roasted crema coffee box. comes with cups, creamers, and sugars.
      $50.00

    specialty drinks

    • iced chai latte

      $6.25
    • hot chai latte

      $5.75
    • dark & dirty (12oz)

      house-made hot chocolate with a double-shot of espresso, 12oz. (contains dairy // cannot substitute milk)
      $6.75
    • proper hot chocolate (12oz)

      served with house-made marshmallow, 12oz. (contains dairy // cannot substitute milk)
      $5.50

    proper cold drinks

    • fresh-squeezed lemonade

      $5.00
    • honey lavender lemonade

      $6.00
    • fresh strawberry lemonade

      $6.25
    • fresh blueberry lemonade

      $6.50
    • fresh-squeezed orange juice

      natalie's fresh-squeezed orange juice
      $5.00
    • iced unsweetened black tea

      $3.50
    • arnold palmer

      half unsweet tea, half lemonade
      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • whole milk

      16oz
      $2.75
    • house-made chocolate milk

      16oz // house-made dark chocolate syrup
      $4.00
    • martinelli's apple juice

      $4.00
    • dr. browns soda

      $3.25
    • Coca-Cola, Can

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $2.25
    • canada dry ginger ale

      $2.25
    • fiji water

      $3.00
    • perrier sparkling water

      $3.25
    • blood orange san pellegrino

      $2.50

    dream street donation

    purchase a half dozen bagels + cream cheese bundle (or a few) for neighbors who need extra support right now and pay it forward. Dream Street Tennessee will distribute bagels + cream cheese daily to nashville community members in need.
    • dream street half dozen

      If you’re able to lend a hand and pay it forward, please consider supporting neighbors in our community who are dealing with a gap in their SNAP/EBT coverage.
      $13.50
    • dream street half dozen + plain cream cheese

      If you’re able to lend a hand and pay it forward, consider supporting neighbors in our community who are dealing with a gap in their SNAP/EBT coverage.
      $18.50

    fresh lemonade espresso tonic

    $7.00

    espresso, club soda, splash of house-made lemonade

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    Select up to 2

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    Select up to 1
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    SPECIAL REQUESTS WILL NOT BE HONORED. PLEASE DO NOT EVEN TRY!!! no refunds once your order is placed. allergies only will be honored in this section.
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    All hours
    Sunday8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Monday8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Tuesday8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Wednesday8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Thursday8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Friday8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Saturday8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    family owned / authentic new york style bagel eatery & market / old school bagel making since 1977

    Location

    2011 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37212

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