Custom Bagel Boxes are paperboard folding cartons built for bakeries, bagel shops, and cafes that sell fresh bagels by the half-dozen or dozen, custom-printed with your brand in full color. They keep the morning rush moving and put your name in the customer's hands.
A printed carton turns a takeout order into a brand impression, so every box that leaves the counter does double duty as packaging and signage. The sturdy paperboard holds its shape when stacked for delivery or catering drop-offs, and an optional window cutout lets buyers see the bagels before they open the lid - useful for grab-and-go display cases.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: SBS white or natural kraft paperboard folding carton
- Weight: 300-400gsm paperboard
- Printing: full-color CMYK, inside and outside
- Construction: reverse-tuck-end or auto-bottom for fast assembly
- Finishing: matte, gloss, or soft-touch lamination; spot UV; foil; emboss; optional PET window cutout
- FSC-certified paper option
Best Used For
- Bagel shops packing half-dozen and dozen orders
- Cafes and coffee bars offering grab-and-go bagels
- Catering and corporate breakfast deliveries
- Farmers market and pop-up bakery stalls
Printing & Finishing
Choose matte or gloss lamination for a clean counter look, or soft-touch lamination for a softer feel. Add spot UV to make a logo catch the light, foil for a premium accent, or a PET window so customers can see what's inside before they buy.
Why Order from Teal
Teal is a US-based custom packaging supplier with a standard MOQ of 50 units, so small bakeries can order what they actually need. You get free design help, free US shipping, and full-color CMYK printing on FSC-certified paper if you want it. Standard production runs from about 7 business days, with a rush service (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs) when you are working against a launch. A $50 sample kit ships before you commit and is credited to your first order, and every quote comes back within 4 business hours.
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The standard MOQ is 50 units. Specialty rigid styles start at 100, but bagel boxes are folding cartons and ship at 50.
How long is production? Standard production runs from about 7 business days. A rush service (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs) is available when you need boxes sooner.
Can I get a sample? Yes. Order the $50 sample kit and the cost is credited to your first order.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
Bagel Carton Ordering Beyond the First Case
A half dozen carton and a full dozen carton behave differently once loaded, so board caliper should be set against the heaviest pack you sell. Vent perforations let steam escape during the walk home, kraft board hides handling marks, and coated white board takes photographic artwork if your brand leans that way.
| Cartons per run | Bagel shop tier notes |
|---|---|
| 50 | First run for testing vent placement and lid fit. |
| 500 | About two weeks of morning counter service. |
| 1,000 | Half dozen and dozen sizes ordered as a pair. |
| 5,000 | Multi shop groups reorder here and hold cost flat. |
| 10,000+ | Wholesale route supply from about $0.44 per unit at volume. |
Two production lanes shape delivery: qualifying domestic work can wrap up inside about 7 business days, while specialty imported carton builds may stretch to about 12 weeks, and both stand as planning ranges, not guarantees. Free dieline design is included when a new vented structure is drawn. Tell us pack count, carton footprint, board weight, and weekly usage.
How to Order Custom Bagel Boxes
Ordering custom bagel boxes is simple:
- Submit a quote request with your dimensions, quantity, and design references
- Receive quote guidance within one business day
- Send your artwork or work with our design team (free dieline + 2 revision rounds)
- Approve the digital proof and production begins
- Standard production runs from about 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders take longer
