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Alex's Bagel Shop

3.5 (104 reviews)
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Closed 6:30 am - 4:00 pm

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Look at all those seeds!
Rich B.

Stopped in today for my rye bagel fix (they call it a carraway bagel). Excellent quality. Best in the area. Rivals Bronx bagels (Jerome Ave). Bagel was crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and LOADED with caraway seeds. Why only 4 stars. Price - $3.60 for one bagel (not toasted) with butter. A bit steep, in my opinion. Maybe my friend, Pots & Pans, can afford these prices (he's a triple dipper, and the richest man I know). Not me. So, to sum up, ... 5 stars for quality, 2 for price....comes to 3.5 stars....round to 4. I would go back for a dozen to go. Freeze a bunch, and add my own toppings. And I'd bring my friend w me (he can treat).

Bianca B.

Went back this Sunday morning to give Alex's bagels another shot. I got the cinnamon raisin with plain cream cheese and my boyfriend got the onion bagel with chive cream cheese. My cinnamon raisin had no flavor it tasted like a plain bagel. Even when I got a bite of raisin there was no flavor or sweetness just that taste of dough. My boyfriend said the same. I was actually dipping my bagel into his chive cream cheese to add some flavor it was that bad. Wish they brought it with this being the only bagel shop besides dunkin.

Heather W.

On a hunch that they have one of the best traditional bagels -thinner. crispy, chewy, and flavorful-we stopped here on a road trip. The small shop is clearly meant to be an in-and-out establishment with a small seating area. There was no push or obvious desire to entice patrons with coffee, tea, or other sit down drinks. They keep it simple with a modest number of bagel flavors and homemade spreads. They didn't appear to have any seasonal specials (for food). Both of the young girls working appeared to be non-engaged outside of the need to verbally acknowledge you order and ask for payment. A huge meh for me that almost makes me want to give this place 3 stars. In all, the four stars would be for making a bagel the way it should be, and for having a strawberry spread.

egg and cheese bagel add: bacon bagel: everything toasted with chive cream cheese  medium banana bread iced latte
Mikayla F.

i had gone here this morning and it was very good. first time having alex's. i am impressed and will be going again. don't know the name of the young man that helped me, but he was very kind and made me an amazing bagel sandwich and i loved the drink. i was upset when i saw they didn't have chai because that's usually what i get, but they should definitely move the banana bread latte to the menu permanentally. it was so good!! great experience! also wasn't too busy!

Poppy seed breakfast bagel and pumpernickel with cream cheese
Lizeth G.

After a feature on the local news, Alex Bagel's has been on our radar but we only recently made to me to pop in. Their bagels are fresh baked and always warm and fluffy. I am very partial to their cinnamon raisin and poppy seed. I've had them both with cream cheese - which is honestly the real show stopper. Their cream cheese is almost whipped, as if it has air in it. It's not dense but fluffy and so spreadable. Even when I want a breakfasts sandwich bagel I always make sure to get another with cream cheese. I do wish they had some more sweet bagel options (maybe a blueberry but I would never expect gimmicky flavors) not that this would stop me from visiting again.

Bagels are good- breakfast sandwiches are a joke. What is this?? This egg looks like a dirty paper towel. I think I'd get a better sandwich from McDonald's. Dear Alex's- stop cheaping out on highly priced stuff!!!

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Nice fresh bagels. Great customer service. Nice variety of bagels and breakfast items. Will be back!.

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Pumpernickel bagels had absolutely no flavor. It seeks like they are just regular bagels with brown color

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Small and intimate feel. Good service and better bagels. Worth the drive to Hamden. I will surely visit again.

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The bagels are priced like they are filet mignon, if you want to feed the family, bring a Wallet full

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best bagels in the area BY FAR! I've moved to boston since, and always love coming back to get these!

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My NYC relatives demand i bring Alex's Bagels when I visit. That's the highest compliment

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The best breakfast place in Enfield. I've eaten there many times. Mark the owner/cook. Makes the…read morebest food at the best prices

Cute location, basic diner grub…read more Came here on a whim. Running out of breakfast spots so need to scour further out. This place came up a decent distance away, so I made the trek. Sole server was hospitable. Lots of items were unavailable when I tried to inquire about them. Drinks were self-serve, but they did deliver food. I opted for the stuffed French toast and tried their home fries to see how they prepped them. Food came out with a little wait. Took my pics and dug in. The French toast, they did try but it was not the best. Cream cheese was as advertised, sweetened and smeared lightly between lightly dipped bread pieces which were grilled on a griddle. Lots of blueberries and a few sliced strawberries. And some powered sugar for decoration. Taste-wise was okay, but was way too bready and not enough seasoning. If I were to advise on how to fix this, make a cream cheese filling with the cool whip and cream cheese, and make it a substantial layer of filling. Macerate the strawberries, and soak the bread a bit longer so the custard can seep in. The home fries were lightly seasoned, cooked through but lacking flavor. I like my home fries to have a bit of a sear to them with crispy browned bits. I also like them to be seasoned a little heavier, or else all you get is a bland potato. Pricing was about 18.50. So not bad for the dishes I ordered. Portion was right, just the quality was lacking. As a little local diner, it fits the bill just fine. You can get eggs and omelettes and the space is nice. Just know it's very basic and you'll be just fine.

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