Cardi B’s Go-To Breakfast Sandwich Is a New York Classic

She says she orders this “all the time.”

Key Points

• Cardi B’s favorite type of bagel is an onion bagel or an everything bagel.
• The rapper says her bagel order has chive cream cheese, lox, tomato, capers, salt and lemon.
• Her savory six-ingredient sandwich is a nutrient-packed twist on a classic New York breakfast.

If you ask any New York native, they’re going to have a unique bagel order—and probably a go-to bagel spot to go with it. And that is no different for rap superstar Cardi B. In a video with First We Feastthe Bronx-raised singer shares what her ideal breakfast sandwich looks like.

You may be surprised that this is no ordinary bacon, egg and cheese, but it is savory, salty, cheesy and just as iconic for a true New Yorker. The best part is that it’s only six ingredients, and you can re-create it at home—mind you, nothing compares to a fresh New York bagel, but you can still embrace the same flavors as the singer’s favorite breakfast. Here’s what she orders.

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First, the bagel. Cardi B’s favorite bagel is an onion bagel, but she often opts for an everything bagel as onion tends to be more rare. Instead of the egg sandwich route, the rapper goes for a cream cheese base, specifically chive cream cheese, for an elevated onion flavor.

For more protein, she includes a regional bagel staple: lox. The cured salmon adds a satisfying bite and provides a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which support your heart, brain and eye health. Lox also pairs well with the rest of this sandwich’s toppings, because don’t worry, she’s not done.

Cardi B says that for texture, she loves including tomato on her bagel. Tomatoes aren’t just delicious and seasonal; they’re antioxidant-rich and loaded with fiber, meaning they’re amazing for your skin health and gut health. And instead of your typical salt and pepper, the Grammy winner prefers to season with salt, lemon and capers, which are bound to go nicely with her choice of veg.

Overall, we’re going to say this bagel order isn’t the drama—it’s a nutrient-packed sandwich we can get behind. Give it a try at home for breakfast or lunch. When she’s away from her home state, we think that Cardi would love similar recipes like our chopped lox & veggie bagel or smoked salmon & cream cheese stuffed bagel bites—they’re both highly rated for a reason!