Baked & Boiled is a cozy, inviting bagel shop in Soulard at 1801 S 9th Street that specializes in hand‑rolled, small‑batch water bagels made with care and local ingredients. Founded by Alex Pifer in 2023, the shop has earned a reputation for serving perfectly chewy and flavorful bagels—ranging from classics like Everything and Sesame to creative varieties like Jalapeño‑Cheddar and Rosemary‑Sea Salt—that strike a satisfying crust-and-chew balance. The bright and stylish space, complete with vintage display cases and sunny, pet-friendly seating, reflects its artisan charm. Active in the community, Baked & Boiled also sells at the Tower Grove Farmers’ Market and holds a Green Dining Alliance certification for its sustainability efforts  . Customers rave about the bagels—the rosemary‑sea salt and cheddar‑jalapeño options are favorites—and note the meticulous texture: “perfect chew on the outside with a doughy tender crumb internally—just what you want from a real bagel”.