Giving Bagel Bistro a 5! What have we been doing all this time?! It's the best kept secret outside of locals. Clean, quick and great menu options. Bagel options are plenty, and not too many to keep their already great selection down. There's indoor seating and a private parking lot. Easy to get to off the main drag. read more

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The bagel bistro looks unassuming on the outside, but inside is very cozy, and decorated very well. They had a nice selection of different bagel flavors. It cost $4.35 for a Bagel with a Gourmet cream cheese flavor. They have a variety of sweet and savory cream cheese flavors. I got the everything bagel with chive cream cheese and really thoroughly enjoyed it. They were generous with the cream cheese. They don't have a big coffee menu - only hot drip coffee and iced cold brew coffee that's made earlier in the day and it's out on the counter for people to fill up. Things that will make this five stars is a bigger coffee menu, options for lactose free/non cows milk for the coffee creamer, and other options for sides with a bagel sandwich besides chips, such as an apple for people trying to be healthier. Service was nice. read more

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This is a quaint little bagel shop in Parkville. Nice crowd for a Saturday morning. Service was exemplary fast easy inconvenient only ordered two bagels and some of the cream cheese spread. Brought it home and had the pleasure of enjoying some really nice bagels. I recommend that family, friends and travelers we can tell by the crowds a lot of regulars go there frequently. read more

Best bagels and breakfast! Always excellent, we go every Saturday morning and have always been impressed with the food and the service. Everything is fresh, great seasonal bagel & cream cheese flavors and the staff are super upbeat and friendly. read more

Food Handling Concerns The food here is pretty good and the staff is friendly, but the nice lady at the register often times collects the (dirty) money and turns right around and grabs the bagels BAREHANDED without gloves or washing her hands first. It's so sad to see that type of behavior in this day and age. That behavior is so frightening and unsanitary that I'm probably going to say something to her (I really like their bagels) or just stop going there altogether. Kim read more

This is one of those old school places that you just know is going to be amazing when you pull up. We missed breakfast at our hotel and ended up hunting down some bagels on the way to DC. My husband said, "Well this sucks...we don't have this back home!" He had a build your own bagel sandwich with eggs, Swiss cheese, sausage, and bacon. He ordered it with an onion bagel but they were out, so they called (we had ordered ahead online) and offered to put it on an onion roll. His sandwich was AMAZING, and I appreciate the customer service of calling us so we didn't have to get there and wait. I also built my own sandwich with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and their Bermuda Onion and Chive cream cheese on a rye bagel. It was also delicious. The superstar was the side potatoes. They reminded me of the potatoes my mom used to cook over a fire when we'd go camping as kids. Super yummy, and a generous portion for the price. We'll definitely be skipping the hotel breakfast at least one more time this trip! read more

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I received the worst service today. I asked for a variety of bagels. They refused to sell me any bagels. I've never encountered such unprofessional behavior from a restaurant in a long time. I wouldn't wish this type of behavior to anyone.. this place is an absolute disaster. read more

They aren't doing an authentic NY bagel, crunchy outside, chewy inside, but their unique styling is delicious as its own thing. Everything is made fresh, with the sandwiches being freshly prepared for a reasonable price. Their cream cheese is yummy but could use more salt to enhance the flavor. Toasting is recommended, but sometimes, the delicate toppings on the bagel can get burned when going through the toaster. I would weigh your desire for crunch versus the flavor of your bagel's seasoned toppings. Ideally, they could bring out that crunch in their cooking process. Either way, the restaurant is impeccably clean, with friendly staff, hot coffee, and a nice variety of bagels and sandwiches. read more

Very delicious! Will be back again. Store was very clean and food was very fresh. Thank you!!

I'd been here for bfast, and it was fine, so why not give lunch a try? Ordered a sandwich, menu says "bagel, roll, wrap, wheat or white". I asked for a roll. "We don't have rolls, we have bagels." So much for that. Then the cashier was blunt and spoke to me like I was an idiot. I didn't plan to leave a tip but she skipped through the process anyway including the option for a receipt. So, while I sit and wait for a sandwich that I probably shouldn't have ordered, I do know one thing, when I leave the Bagel Bistro today it'll be for the last time. read more

Bagels and breakfast here. The bagels are very good. I went for a badge and bacon. Plenty of bacon in it. Toasted right. Space is comfortable. Coffee was great. Made me Happy! read more

Bagel Bistro - Bagels Near Me - Parkville, Maryland

good bagels and sandwiches in here. except...they discontinued the salt bagel. AND WHY AREN'T THEY OPEN ON SUNDAYS????? that's the day we want bagels. shame. we need another place to get bagels then. read more

I have been here several times but today I tried what will definitely be my favorite! The "jersey boy" sandwich on a fresh rye bagel! It comes with double Taylor's pork roll and egg and cheese and it was delicious! While I was there I overheard 4 different people order the same thing so you know it's a winner. The home fries were great as always and the portion huge. They also have a few cute tables to sit outside. They will pass you your food through a little screen door so eating there is also a great option. So much better then a typical microwaved fast food breakfast. Highly recommend! read more

Good service, decent spot, excellent food. I just wish they were closer but that's not keeping me away

Bagels and breakfast sandwiches were delicious. Service was quick and workers were friendly.

If you are looking for a fresh tasty bagel this is the place to go. The Bagels are prepared fresh daily and they have a decent variety to chose from. If you are a fan of Everything bagels like myself they have one of the best. There's only one complaint that I have and that is they can be a bit slow at times. They need to speed it up a tad. Other then that go grab a fresh tasty bagel! read more

Bagel Bistro - Bagels Near Me - Parkville, Maryland

We wanted a bagel for breakfast after a class at the Y and someone suggested this place, We ordered each our preferred bagel and wow, what a pleasant surprise, Moist, fresh, & tasty. Toasted just right and a decent size. The coffee was good too, free refills. read more

Skimpy breakfast sandwich. Smallest fried egg and no cheese (they forgot it) and two strips of bacon on a pitiful plain bagel. Its THB for me at-least they put ingredients on their sandwiches- u get what you pay for at ThB ! Very disappointing!!!!! read more

Best Bagels in the area! They always have a wonderful selection of fresh bagels and your choice of a variety of smears or sandwich options. This is my go to stop for bagels or a breakfast sandwiches. COVID safety - you can not eat inside, but you can order take out. When you walk in they have one way in and another way out, to prevent people from being to close to each other. read more

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They are the most inconsistent bagel shop and usually everyone's quite rude inside. Go to bagel works or literally any other breakfast spot. I mean what bagel shop is closed on a Sunday and can't open by 8:30am on a Saturday... that's the whole weekend. Plus their selection is basic af read more

Looked on Yelp for a new breakfast spot and found this place. Nice clean interior, clean glass case where the 's are kept which is a plus.... I ordered a everything bagel and said it twice because he asked twice "red flag" when they asked more then once your order is most likely going to be wrong. So the bagel was wrong the hash browns and bacon were decent but the pickle was soft and pretty tough to bite through so I just gave up lol. I told him my order was wrong but he offered no discount or real apology, which sucked but whatever. Overall it's not a bad place to have breakfast. I would give it another shot. read more

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Food is good when it's correct and you don't wait 40+ mins to get it. Place is hit or miss on service. Phone is always ringing off the hook. I've only ever visited on Saturdays mid morning. Plenty of parking but people don't know how to enter and exit. read more

I figure I should update my review from 2012 as I've long since moved from the direct area and Bagel Bistro is now under new ownership AND has worked on renovating the interior of the store (something that was MUCH needed). First, since the day Bagel Bistro has opened I've gotten 1 thing: chicken salad sandwich on a bagel. The chicken salad has stayed consistent the ENTIRE time -- and that includes under new ownership. That's pretty impressive. Don't fix what ain't broken, right? OH, technically, I get 2 things here: the aforementioned sandwich and bulk bagels in a bag. The bagels have also remained consistent (very good) through the years. Regarding the store itself... the new owners have slowly been making BIG visual changes to the store. Very necessary -- that old store was literally falling apart and by the end of that ownership was really gross. For now, the black/white checkerboard tile remains (as dingy as ever).. as do those black and white chairs and booths (also a little dingy) -- albeit re-arranged in a way that does work and makes the store look different. The self-serve soda fountain is a welcomed addition. My biggest grip are the hours. CLOSES AT 2PM ON SATURDAY & SUNDAY! 2PM!? But is open until 4 during the week?? Not only that, but they shut down food service by at least 1:45. It's like wanting Chick Fil A on a Sunday... I seem to always get into the area around 1:30 and can't make it to Bagel Bistro before they shut down... read more

Always fresh and super friendly staff. I always enjoy my treats from Bagel Bistro. The Chesapeake bagel and cinnamon raisin are my gotos. Thank you, will be back soon read more

Bagels were great but they come with very little cream cheese. What's up with bagel shops in Maryland and little to no cream cheese? Come on guys we pay good money to eat a bagel and it comes with hardly any cream cheese. read more

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Will never go here again. Walked in for a bagels at 1pm. I asked for a dozen bagels to go. The employee told me she couldn't sell me any bagels. I was confused. You can't sell me any bagels? Why? The bins were full of bagels. She said the manager or owner wouldn't allow her to sell bagels because he was saving them for customers that wanted to order sandwiches. You're kidding me!? I'm a customer. You sell bagels. But you're not selling them to me in the hopes that other customers that are not there eventually come in and other sandwiches. What? What kind of business is this? I felt bad for the employee and thanked her and left. I will never come here again. This business can go out of business as far as I'm concerned. These owners are idiots! What business denies a customer wanting to make a purchase and give them money for said purchase because that business is hoping other future unknown customers come in later to buy more expensive items, hopefully? Goodbye forever. I hope your employees find other jobs. You will be out of business soon. read more

The Food is always great and quick service, the service workers are always friendly and remember the regulars quiet atmosphere

My husband and I have been eating here weekly for about a year. Today was the last time. A woman cam in carrying a medium sized dog and went back to the food prep area. To my knowledge, other than service animals ( which this dog was not) , pets are not allowed in restaurants. I saw one of the food handlers go back to play with the dog and then return to her station without washing her hands. I love my dog and he's very spoiled but I don't expect everyone to feel about him the way that I do. Hand washing in the food industry is a must! read more

The only reason I come here on occasion is because they have decent bagels in the nearby area. It used to be great, but with new ownership it's gone down hill. Sure, they cleaned it up, made it look prettier, and added a grill...but the rudeness of the workers there now make it a nuisance to get a breakfast sandwich. The first time I went under new ownership, I tried to just get my bagel with a debit card and was told they have a $5 minimum on cards...okay, fine. A sign noting this would make this much clearer. The line is supposed to wrap around the store, but there aren't any signs indicating this either. So they rudely tell customers, "The line goes this way, people." I asked for a medium soda, and with an attitude they told me, "there's only one size..?" Okay, how am I supposed to know that? If you're looking for a quick, somewhat tasty bagel you can come here if you're prepared for stuck-up employees and no clarity of how their business operates. read more

I would rate this lower if it were an option. Poorly managed and incompetent staff. I will never go there again and suggest others avoid this location as well. read more

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Wow! The Chesapeake everything bagel was a delight in my mouth. What an experience! Bagel Bistro is always consistent and it's part of my morning routine and I dont plan to stop. read more

Fantastic bagel breakfast sandwich. The sesame seed bagel has a good chew and was toasted just right. Got with egg, sausage and cheddar cheese. Egg was fried to order and so much better than many other places. Service was prompt and the time to wait was minimal, although they weren't that busy at the time. Didn't stick around, but decent number of tables that felt functional. read more

Wish they were open Sundays but understand everyone needs time off!! Friendly staff, delicious bagels and egg sandwiches. Would love if the Taylor ham that's used was switched to the kind that comes in thicker slices (gets overdone using the thin slices). But otherwise it is a great part of our neighborhood and food is great. Coffee is too strong for my liking but I realize I'm in the minority so can't really complain about that. Have a nice rewards program. Will be back again and again. read more

Not sure what has occurred to our beloved Bagel Bistro, todays visit was atrocious. The time from ordering a bagel breakfast sandwich to delivery is painstakingly tedious, averaging 20-25 minutes. Many people had less than nice things to say about the waiting time, one gentleman loudly voiced his opinion about waiting 30 minutes for his breakfast sandwich. To make matters worse, the signage for the line to order is awful. The man behind the register shouted "the line wraps around" after bewildered customers are see milling about trying to make sense of the order of the place. One sign at entrance reads "Line Forms Here", additional signage / arrows would help patrons navigate the store. The sales counter setup is all wrong. The order "window" and delivery window shouldn't occupy the same 2ft counter space. This impedes flow behind the counter. Something is wrong when there are more customers milling about amongst the patrons sitting at tables waiting for their orders than there are people in line to order. They employees are less than enthusiastic as seen by the gal replacing the empty coffee urns and wiping the tables. She sprays all the empty tables and goes off to perform a task rendering empty tables unusable until she wipes them clean. Open my take-out bag to enjoy my sandwich, no napkins, find my hot sandwich wrapped in foil, melted cheese all over the foil, sandwich wasn't seasoned: no salt or pepper. Hopefully the owner/ operator reads this as constructive criticism and listens to their customers feedback before their customers find another bagel place. read more

Not sure what happened last Saturday 11/6 but we ordered four breakfast sandwiches online at 8:15am before our round of golf. Order went through and card was charged. I show up at 8:45am and the place is dark. People waiting in the parking lot throwing their hands in confusion as well. Just got the notification today 11/9 that our order was cancelled... It's a shame because the food is good here but the experience seems to be pretty hit or miss on service. read more

Best bagels in the area. The owner will switch up the selection now and then, and they never disappoint. It's hard to find a good N.Y. bagel in Baltimore, I think this is the best. The sandwiches are absolutely amazing as well. Pumpernickel Everything bagel is the best. read more

Breakfast at its best! The bagels are soft compared to any others, and yummy!!!!!!!!

Came on a Sunday morning and the wait was way too long for a bagel and cream cheese. With 3 people preparing food, you'd think it would be faster. The place looked like they haven't had time to clean...floors not swept, tables not wiped down. We stood 10-15 minutes in line, ordered and have been waiting more than 10 minutes. Got our order 15 minutes but many beforebusbstill haven't gotten theirs. Don't know if it's worth the wait for a bagel. But definitely not coming back. read more

I used to go regularly for years. It was a hole in the wall but the quality was usually top notch and the selection was great, at a fair price. Recently they switched ownership. Obviously the new owner is all about charge more, give less. I ordered a bagel with extra cream cheese on it. The original owners would put a layer of cream cheese almost as think as a slice of bagel...at no extra charge. Now, it cost extra AND HALF MY BAGEL DIDN'T HAVE ANY CREAM CHEESE ON IT. The other half, a paper thin layer. My wife got a bagel with egg on it, now with half the egg. Even the bagel I got hardly had any flavor, was dry as a bone and was slightly stale. Sure, the inside of the place received a needed facelift, and the staff was pleasant enough, but it used to be one of those hole in the walls where I knew the $$$ they made went into the food quality and portions, not the art on the walls. If I want art, I'll go to a museum. Food: Ok, not terrible but I can get better at Dunkin Donuts. Portions: Laughably bad. Price: a little high normally for the type of food, ridiculously bad when adding portion size to the equation. Decor: Nice. Something to enjoy while waiting in the long weekend line. Friendliness: Pleasant, but not above and beyond. (Decor and Friendliness are what kept this from a 1 Star) read more

Food isn't bad don't get me wrong, but when they can't ever get my order right it's not worth the good food. Ordered there three times now and all three times my order was wrong. It's especially annoying when the things missing from your sandwich/order are the things you paid EXTRA to get. Today they even gave my order to the wrong person and that person went in their car with it and opened the bag before they realized it wasn't their order... that's fun during COVID right? The food is good, but I hate wasting my money and not getting the things I paid for. Ridiculous. read more