A scooped bagel is a bagel that has had most of the bread on the inside removed, leaving just the crust. The inside of a scooped bagel is partially scooped out, typically the bread in between the crust on both halves is removed. Some people believe that scooping out the inside part of bagels makes them healthier and supports weight loss, as scooped bagels are lower in calories and carbs than their unscooped counterparts. Others enjoy using scooped bagels for sandwiches to hold more fillings and be easier to eat. Scooping bagels can be done at home by slicing the bagel in half and using fingers, a spoon, or a fork to remove the desired amount of bread in between the crust on both halves.

Scooped bagels can be controversial, as some people believe that scooping bagels takes away from the food’s essence. In a recent viral TikTok post, a man from Los Angeles was denied when he tried to order a "scooped gluten-free bagel" at a bagel shop in New York City. Some people compared the concept of a scooped bagel to the idea of ordering a muffin just to eat the wrapper or of tossing out the muffin. However, scooped bagels have become more common to see sandwiches made with scooped bagels since it holds the toppings so well.