pancakes
Unicode: 1F95E
Description
A flat, round, brown bagel cut in half, with one half typically showing a cream cheese spread.
Group:
Food & Drink > food-prepared
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Often represents hunger, a craving for breakfast/brunch, comfort, or a casual meal. Can imply a relaxed or cozy feeling.
Backstory
The bagel emoji was introduced in Unicode 11.0 in 2018. It joined a growing list of food emojis representing popular items. Its inclusion was widely requested, especially by those who love breakfast foods and New York culture.
Usage Examples
- Breakfast time: 'Good morning! Time for a 🥯 and coffee.'
- Craving a snack: 'Could really go for a warm 🥯 right now.'
- Referring to New York: 'Visiting some classic NYC delis to grab a 🥯.'
- Brunch plans: 'Lazy Sunday brunch with friends, definitely grabbing a 🥯.'
- Simple comfort food: 'Nothing beats a good 🥯 with cream cheese.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with breakfast, brunch, and delis, particularly in North America where bagels are a popular choice. Often symbolizes New York City cuisine.
East Asian culture:
Less common as a staple food; might be used to reference Western breakfast or a specific type of bread product.
Jewish culture:
Deeply rooted in Jewish culinary traditions, particularly Ashkenazi Jewish communities, where bagels originated as a staple food.
European culture:
While present, it's not as ubiquitous as in North America but is gaining popularity, particularly in urban areas.