I'm a New Yorker who tried 5 plain bagels from grocery-store chains and ranked them from worst to best
Briefly

Trader Joe's plain bagels were unimpressive, with a soft exterior that lacked texture and flavor, resembling thick toast rather than a classic bagel.
The L'Oven Fresh presliced bagels from Aldi had a slick exterior and offered a pleasant chewiness, but ultimately felt more like a roll than a true bagel.
Whole Foods bagels were the largest tasted, with a pretzel-like lightness and yeasty aroma, which made them seem unlike a traditional bagel.
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