I just had the worst experience in this place, the girl working the counter was so rude and told us she didn't need our business. Funny because we were the only ones in there, you would think in this day in age you would be trying to earn peoples business instead of acting like you are to busy to deal with a customer that is standing in front of you. I will make sure to tell everyone I know how bad this place was. No customer should ever feel this way leaving a restaurant they are trying to spend their hard earned money at. read more

This is a wonderful discovery. I needed coffee & breakfast when I was in this area for a business meeting and found Back East Bagels. The bagels are delicious and there are a lot of choices. You can get the full range of espresso drinks hot or cold! The decor is clean & charming- fun without that self-consciously hip feeling. And the audio selection this morning: The Cars! Great spot. Great neighborhood feel, great food. read more

Back East Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Cute little bagel shop with friendly staff. The shop is welcoming with indoor and outdoor seating. I stopped in on a Friday morning and picked up 15 assorted bagels with cream cheese and 2 smoothies. The bagels were fresh out of the oven. They were good but not extraordinary plus I found them a bit too small. The morning smoothie... well not my favorite but as soon as I walked back in ready to purchase a different one. One of the staff members exchanged for me for free. The pineapple, coconut, banana smoothie was a bit sweet but very delicious. read more

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Stopped by here on a Sunday on our way onto the highway. The place was clean and overall good service. But the bagel breakfast sandwich itself was okay at best. The turkey sausage didn't even cover half of the sandwich. The Cheese was unmelted. Not inedible . But not a very impressive breakfast Sammie either. read more

Back East Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I love this place and it has the best bagels and a great retro vibe! The only thing is the one girl with the dark hair that is unbelievably rude, every time I come and every friend I bring in thinks the same thing. It's actually laughable how terrible her attitude is and it has actually ruined my day a couple of times, but I try to ignore it. Anyways great bagels read more

My normal bagel place was closed, so my boyfriend and I tried this place! I was SHOCKED it's so good, and prices were amazing - I've been back 3 times since! read more

Whewwww... one of the worst cafe customer service experiences I could have imagined / have experienced. Not sure if Kate (the employee whom "assisted" me) was preparing for war behind the scenes, but i have never felt more rushed in my life. Keep in mind the place was empty, i'm a lone customer, and she has two employees beside her with not a task in sight. Could barely get my order and simple questions out, rudest attitude and again biggest rush. Practically throws an empty cup at me with instructions for how to make my own purchased drink ? (not a big deal but i've never experienced this for an iced coffee order, esp in an empty restaurant) and then my one simple request was light cream cheese, and i think i rather got half the container. Extremely disappointing as this is a local, sweet place (i thought). I called after leaving to get Kates name, and the phone was answered by the same angry attitude. I worked in a restaurant for years with much more going on than this and I have never experienced anyone treating a customer like this. Yikes. read more

Absolutely love this place. So many bagel options and everything is seriously so good, every single time. The service is fast and the shop is super cute. I always get a ham, egg and Swiss cheese on an everything bagel! (Or a sesame or seed bagel if they're out of everything). Great quality and cheap too! ($5.50) taste better than a homemade one. Definitely recommend read more

tastes misted not boiled small bagel for $2 cream cheese runny had no taste place needs new owner read more

Every time I come here (weekend or weekday) they're practically out of every bagel. You're a bagel shop, how can you be out of bagels every single time. Their lattes are practically sweetened milk, and their eggs must come out of the microwave. The employee who's a little bigger, woman, is not nice and super dismissive. Freaking out as there's no one in the store except my boyfriend and I, and talking badly towards customers. Not a good bagel place. read more

Love this little place! Always been treated nicely and the bagels have tasted good every time. They have tons of options as well as smoothies and more. read more

I'm from the Philly area so I was excited to come across this place as bagel shops are far and few between in Arizona. It's cool they serve breakfast all day, the bagels themselves are ok if you're into a small selection. They don't offer American cheese as an option which is a main ingredient back east on any breakfast sandwich. Also they microwave the eggs! Why not cook them fresh? That's how it's done back east! read more

Back East is, well, not back East quality as I know it. I really do detest New York (except for the Metropolitan Museum of Art), but I have to say that the best bagel I have ever had was there. Back East is at least better than the limp sticky things from Einstein's, IMHO. I worked very near here for many years, and I would have to say that their lunch fare was better than breakfast. Their eggs are microwaved in a disposable plastic container, and I always pictured tiny little carcinogens gleefully nestling into my morning protein. I swear that the majority of the time, the early morning staff was in serious need of a caffeine jolt. Mmmmm, how I loved having some slitty eyed college girl yawn in my face and not cover her mouth. Wake up, bitch, and get my order right, for once! Lunch was far better with a wide variety of quality bagel sandwiches, so satisfying and filling I would never be tempted by the snacks in the breakroom for the rest of the afternoon. The BLT was super yum, with cream cheese, sprouts, and cucumbers as well as the B, the L, and the T. Drinks are are a little pricey, and I always found the coffee to be just alright. The best cup in the immediate area is Gold Bar, but in the direction I came, it was a bigger pain to get to most mornings. You have worse options in the AM on the corner of Southern and McClintock than Back East Bagels. read more

Another experience so upsetting it warranted a 2 star review. I went in ordered my choc chip bagel with plain cream cheese and sat down hoping to enjoy my Saturday morning. Took a few bites of my choc chip bagel and realized something was missing, CHOCOLATE CHIPS!!!!!!! After tearing the bagel into sections, (in order to see if i had gone insane) I brought my order back to the young guy at the counter and explained the error on their behalf. This is were it became truly infuriating, he looked at the sections of chocolate chip-less bagel and tried to LIE TO MY FACE about how the chips get mixed in with the batter and somehow dissipate into invisible bagel oblivion. Insulting the intelligence of your customers is a cardinal sin in my book. If he had just owned up to it and been a man about his mistake, this review would have been drastically different. I am willing to try this place again and retract my low score, but it better be damn good bagel or i'm going back to Einstein's. read more

SALT BAGEL! SALT BAGEL! SALT BAGEL! + LOX!!! Pick me up a bagel and some OJ from this place and I tell you what- it's gonna be a goooooooood day :) read more

I admit that, being from NY, I hold a pretty high standard for bagels, and doubly so when a business makes reference to being from, or similar to New York style. On my way to the office this morning, I decided to give them a shot. I got three bagels, and once for my co-worker. He didn't like his, but he's really negative, so I didn't pay him any mind, and I opened the bag for my two egg bagels. Nothing fancy, just some shmear. I noted that together, they were pretty much the size of a single one from anyone else, but I ignored that, too. The first thing that I noticed when it was unwrapped was that it was awfully brown and doughy. I understand that a toasted bagel would get tougher, but it was chewy and tough. Really unappetizing at seven in the morning. I took it for a horrible fluke, and I binned it. I couldn't eat it without my jaw popping. I took the other one, and I didn't even finish the first bite. It was practically inedible. I don't remember how much I paid, but it was entirely too much. I'm never going back. Yuck. read more

Finally stopped in here while out running a few errands myself. Place is small, but seems to have a great selection of bagels, lunch items and some drinks like coffees and such. I came in here for a bagel and cream cheese, and it was tasty. Not the fanciest place in the world, but far better then Einstiens. read more

My favorite bagel place in Tempe. Great variety of bagels and awesome sandwiches.

Recieved a stale bagel with almost no cream cheese on it and hardly toasted. This place puts any east coast bakery to shame, or any bakery for that matter. read more

Back East Bagels - Bagel and cream cheese? - Bagels Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Best bagels ever, for years and years now, every single time. Just so super good. (And my dogs love the puppy bagels too)

A very laid back locally-owned bagel shop at McClintock & Southern in Tempe. I really like their bagel breakfast sandwiches. I'm not much of a bagel aficionado in general, but people tell me these are as good as it gets. This would be pretty much the opposite of visiting an Einstein Bros. read more

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Always disappointed. We decided to give them another shot, and I ended up getting two stale bagels, again....And it's the morning! No reason for that unless they are from yesterday. Which they've admitted to. I really want to like this place especially since it's convenient to my house, but the process and product lacks consistency in freshness. read more

I really don't know where "Back East" these bagels are to be compared to, but they are certainly not New York style. They were small and somewhat deflated. To be honest, I think it is NYC tap water and air humidity that makes the bagels have the right texture and the right combination of chewiness and density. AZ air is too dry and the water, well, you know.... The honey-raisin-almond cream cheese was very good though. read more

Here is the thing about back east bagels. They have the best bagels in az. I am from back east I know. These are legit. The problem is most of the time they are selling day olds that are stale. When you catch a fresh bagel it is paradise. I think it's criminal to say you are back east style and sell old stuff. In jersey that wouldn't be tolerated. The locals would complain and not go back. In Tempe there are zero alternatives so I deal. But it really makes my blood boil. read more

Popped in a for a bagel breakfast sandwich-- had it on the "everything" bagel aka the BEST bagel type ever. It was good, filling. Back East Bagels is a simple little coffee/breakfast/lunch spot. Nothing over the top, there is no need for it. Looks like they have a variety of sandwiches etc. They had this little "treat" on the counter that was 2 homemade sugar cookies with homemade cream cheese between the two cookies. It sounded sooo good. I didn't buy on but I wanted to, just to have a taste of it. I behaved. I'm not in this part of town very often, maybe once or twice a year. But I am glad I stopped in for my bagel sandwich this morning! read more

I have been wanting to start reviewing for about the past year or so, since about the time I started using Yelp. I've had many great experiences since using the app, but let's say it took the worst to actually get me going. Having just moved to Tempe from the East Coast, it would only be fitting that my wife and I jumped on a shop dubbed "Back East" bagels. I'm not sure which east they were referring to, possibly east Slovakia, but I have absolutely no problem with saying that this was the worst bagel I've ever eaten. Tried the "everything" bagel with egg. I usually expect a bagel with a fried egg, so I ordered an extra egg b/c I was starving. I think the eggs must have been poured from a milk carton because they definitely didn't look like eggs, more like a pale yellow marshmallow fluff. It didn't help that I ordered the extra egg seeing as it came out standing about 4 inches high. (could of really used a heads up on that one) I'll cut them a tiny bit of slack because it seems like they bake their bagels in-house and I can appreciate that. But they were burnt, and I mean really fried. Not just the everything bagels but the entire rack behind the counter. Back east bagels could definitely benefit from a little further research into the bagel industry and maybe a field trip back east to say...Brooklyn. read more

Not exactly close to ASU, but definitely has a college vibe to it. You can pick up brochures to join the local chapter of Amnesty International, New Times, and see an age range from parents with kids, to groups of older men meeting for coffee and breakfast, to college kids with their books. I also appreciate establishments that don't play canned Clear Channel or satellite radio and allow the staff to choose the music. When I was there Sunday they were playing "The Queen Is Dead" from The Smiths. You certainly wouldn't hear that at Einstein's. My favorite breakfast bagel sandwich is the "August 22, 1988" for $4.99 (Chili Tapin Sauce, Egg, Sausage, & Pepper Jack Cheese). It's named after the day the Phoenix Cardinals made their debut. (I had assumed that was the hottest recorded day in Phoenix, but was incorrect). The Chili sauce definitely gives it a swift kick to your tongue. A great breakfast bagel sandwich for that enjoy it on the spicy side. They have your basic fare as well, and lunch sandwiches and salads. I want to also agree with Alexandra K. and cheer for the salt bagel. It seems to be disappearing from most bagel shops so I'm thankful they have kept theirs. read more

When I walked in I noticed NONE of the workers were wearing gloves. they prepared my food with bare hands and touched my lid without any gloves on. If I would not have payed already, I would have walked out. read more

I used to really like this place. Used to go here every morning when I started working in the area, but now more. I used to be able to get a coffee and bagel sandwich for just over $5, today that would cost me $7.50 plus. The coffee is okay, and the bagel sandwiches are okay (for a microwaved egg with bacon and cheese), but not even close to what you pay for them. Truthfully I can actually get a bagel and coffee cheaper at Starbucks, or Gold Bar, or Coffee Buzz, or crap food at McDonald's, or crap food at Taco Bell...........you see where I'm going here? With this much competition, as well as a Sprouts, within walking distance you would think they would want to, you know, be competitive. That said I'll be taking my business elsewhere and you should to. read more

I have to say that ive never felt more accepted than I do at back east bagels. Despite my facial disfigurement I can go in with enough confidence to get a rightfully delicious bagel. Ive been shunned before and it hurts. Taco Bell called me ugly. All I wanted was a spicy dorito taco. Thank you backeast bagels. Thanks to you I have the will to live. read more

Love Back East Bagels! I came here for the first time today with my boyfriend. We are always looking for some east coast food (originally from New York) and decided to try it out. The atmosphere is very friendly and inviting. The place was filled today with regulars and after eating here today we are going to be regulars too! I had a breakfast bagel with bacon, egg and cheese on a jalapeño bagel. Delicious! He had a sesame bagel with strawberry cream cheese. The cream cheese was very sweet and way better than anything store bought. We came early and watched the sun rise on the patio which was very relaxing. This is a great place and I highly recommend anyone who loves the east coast and bagels to come here! read more

This place is hands down the best bagel in Tempe, AZ... Have yet to find a better place even in PHX or Scottsdale. Great choice of bagels and even better cream cheese selection. You can't go wrong with an everything or poppy bagel with their garden veggie cream cheese. Those are my go to choices. Cheap prices, bagel sandwiches and paninis for lunch as well. If you're in Tempe make sure you check this spot out! read more

Really cute little bagel and coffee spot. Super props for their pumpernickle bagels. OH YEA! Bagels were actually pretty darn good too. I did a chai - and they asked me what kind. Good sign. And oh yes, Soy was an option. A free option. But as I was checking out - I saw their home made cookies. Freaking freaking amazing cookies. I held back. I won't next time. read more

I get a bagel here every Sunday morning. It is my go to stop for an open faced transitional lox and an iced coffee. I enjoy the food and the atmosphere very much. read more

I was here a few Saturdays ago - around 8:30am. They were sold out of about 2/3 if their bagel selection and the employee at the counter made it sound like they would close once they ran out. It's a bagel shop! Shouldn't they be able to start making new stock when they're running low so early in the morning?? That aside, the bagel I did get was good and they Honey Walnut Raisin (or similar name) cream cheese was delicious. I'll try it again and hope their bagel supply issue was a fluke. read more

Why is it so difficult to find an egg and cheese sandwich on a hard roll in Tempe/Phoenix? Esp one that is good and under $5. Skip this one. You'd be better off going to McDonalds. Order: Bacon, egg and cheese w/ lettuce, tomato, mayo on a poppy seed bagel. Pros: Name. Cons: Microwaved eggs, microwaved bacon. They either microwaved the lettuce too, or by putting it between the cheese and the bacon, it got cooked. Yuck - hot lettuce! No mayo in the kitchen. Only packets on the counter. Oh, and the bagels.... well if you lived anywhere near NYC, these aren't good bagels. read more

First off I'd like to say the food is GREAT. I'm leaving two stars because I've only been able to actually eat there once. This place is FAR from my home, and I've been willing to drive over 3 separate times after my first visit, only to get there and have them be out of stock on what I want, whether that's the bagel itself, or bacon, etc. Granted I'm not there at 6am, but I like to sleep in on my weekends. I would think an hour to 2 hours before they close they should have a plentiful amount to serve... But 3 out of 4 times that hasn't been the case. The food is GREAT. Just unfortunate they don't keep enough until closing like all other bagel shops around town. read more

Every Sunday growing up, my dad would get the family bagels from Back East. My sister and I looked forward to every Sunday just for that reason. I love their bagels and cream cheese and their bagel sandwiches. Now that I have moved back in the area, Back East is super close again. Their fresh squeezed OJ is great, and they have a fantastic array of bagel flavors. The one thing that bugs me sometimes is if you come as late as 9am, lots of the bagel flavors are already sold out. They usually aren't replaced once they are gone. I came in once only to find that they were out of all the flavors my hubby and I liked, so I had to walk right back out. read more

Great breakfast bagels .....perfect way to start your morning....moist bread and melted cheese ;) read more

Back East Bagels - Breakfast Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

It's difficult to find good bagels in Scottsdale, so my roommate and I ventured to Tempe to satiate our cravings. We both got the open-faced bagel, cream cheese and lox. It was excellent and fresh. The bagel was chewy without being too bread-like. The lox was fresh and high quality. I will definitely be back. read more