I wanted to check out the OG Bagel Uprising location in Del Ray before their second location opened up in Ballston, and I was pleasantly surprised by the pricing and the chewiness of the bagels. I stopped by sometime in the early afternoon last Wednesday to grab something for lunch and some bagels to go. SALMON, EGG, & AVOCADO - 10.75 I was pleasantly surprised that three very expensive ingredients in a bagel was only $10.75. I feel like most places charges $14+ for anything with smoked salmon on it. I chose the plain bagel for the least amount of mess (even though the sesame or garlic bagel would have been great). My bagel was perfectly toasted with the perfect chewiness. It was still really messy because this comes with an over easy egg, and the yolk got everywhere. Overall, great bagel sandwich. 1/2 DOZEN BAGELS - 10 The server who took my order told me asked if I wanted 10 bagels for $10 instead -- how could I say no? I grabbed some plains, sesames, poppy seeds, and a garlic. I've only tried the plain and garlic so far, and the garlic is a bit messy and leaves a lingering garlicky smell after I heated it up. I kind of liked it, but not for everyone. My friend enjoyed the sesame bagel! HOUSE MADE VEGAN CREAM CHEESE - 11 I was curious about their version of vegan cream cheese (made of coconut cream and tofu), so I bought a tub to try. It's not bad, but I don't love it. It has a very strong coconut cream flavor, which threw me off, and it melts really easily and does not hold its consistency well. Overall, good try, but I'll stick with regular cream cheese next time. Thankful that Bagel Uprising keeps their pricing more reasonable. I'm excited for their second location to open in Ballston, which is much closer to me. read more

Nice bagel shop located in Del Ray district of Alexandria. This business is tucked away in a nook of Mt Vernon Ave and is not as obvious as other street side businesses. They offer a large assortment of fresh made bagels, a large assortment of cream cheese varietals/spreads along with their fresh house made coffee. All of which are quite tasty. Aside from the bagels they also offer a large assortment of bagel sandwiches. This is a counter order operation with no inside dining available. Uncovered outside picnic tables are available if you want to enjoy your food on the premises which we did on this glorious spring day. Relative to staff they are super friendly and efficient in getting the food out which is important as this business is quite popular on Weekend mornings in particular. Overall if you like fresh bagels than this business should be right up your alley. read more

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I had been craving a bagel and after reading all of the local reviews I decided to brave rush hour traffic from Ft Wash, MD to Del Ray to give this shop a try and they did not disappoint. The staff was very patient and answered all of my questions. I ordered a deconstructed Bagel with Lox's so that I could finish it later and when I tell you it had so much salmon. WOW. I purchased extra cream cheese and then realized that hey didn't have bagel chips. I will be back & should join me next time. read more

Excellent bagels and a friendly staff. Orders are prepared quickly. Bagel Uprising has a couple of downsides that could easily be remedied. First, the website doesn't allow you to look at the menu directly. You have to go thru the pretense of creating an order, with pickup date/time required before you can view the menu. And at the restaurant, the menu is on the exterior of the front door, so you need to memorize what you are going to order before going inside. I ordered the Del-Rachel (AKA Turkey Reuben). This was a delicious bagel sandwich. It's comprised of turkey, Swiss cheese, coleslaw and a special sauce. The Del-Rachel comes with some fabulous kettle chips and a pickle. I was able to request a sesame bagel for the sandwich. I wasn't down completely with the idea of coleslaw on a bagel, but they let me have the coleslaw on the side. What they call a creamy caraway coleslaw was actually tasty. In the end, my Del-Rachel was great and I will definitely be back. It may be a little difficult to find Bagel Uprising because it is set back from Mt. Vernon Ave and sandwiched between two other businesses. Also, note that although there is no indoor seating, there's plenty of picnic tables out front. read more

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I love bagels and this spot didn't disappoint. Bringing a dozen home to FL with me! It's a small shop- kinda hidden between buildings but there's a lovely patio with shade and picnic tables . There are also outlets to plug in if you need to work. Super happy I found bagels uprising during my trip here ! read more

Bagel Uprising - Bagels - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Food quality was great! Bacon egg and cheese on a jalepeno cheddar bagel with jalepeno cream cheese! Delicious and 5 star flavor! The staff worked quick and was able to serve up great food. Very helpful with the menu and any questions. No seating to eat inside. There is a bench, but its more of a waiting area then a sit down and eat area. They have outdoor seating, so summer time should be great. Winter is difficult because we had to eat in our car. Definitely a great bagel spot! read more

Bagel Uprising - Jalepeno cheddar bagel with jalepeno cream cheese, bacon, egg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Delicious and quick bagel sandwiches--a great treat for breakfast. My favorite is a bagel with eggs, cheese, meat, and potatoes on the sandwich. Staff has always been friendly and willing to answer my questions, and they're fairly quick even when busy. On a weekend I might recommend ordering ahead if you're in a hurry. It's a small place so there isn't really any seating inside. read more

Bagel Uprising - The Breakfast Spud - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I finally got here a few days ago as I'd heard how great the bagels are and my everything bagel was delicious! I'm so glad I bought six. I especially loved the jalapeno cream cheese. I'll definitely be going back! read more

They should probably rename this place the incredible bagel. First time customer, and even though though they messed up on my order, they jumped right on it and remade my bagel to perfection. Be forewarned that if you're in a hurry, this place might not be for you because perfection does take time. My poppy seed bagel had the perfect amount of chew and the portions are more than generous. I'm looking forward to coming back again because I found my new bagel home. read more

These bagels are really good! Parking on the weekend is tough in this area- you've been warned. And you will be waiting a while for your bagel if it's crowded but it's worth it! I'd go back! read more

We always love coming here! It is family friendly with picnic tables in the front outside.

My son suggested this place for brunch, and we were happy he did. My Ooey Gooey with Bacon was delicious! The cinnamon bagel is covered with cinnamon crunch on both halves. Same with my husband's everything bagel - covered on both halves - which he noticed and appreciated. Nice spot if you want to eat outside, which is the only available seating. Their menu has plenty of unique options, and they sell items to go like the spices. Great location with plenty of shopping available along the avenue. Staff were friendly and helpful, as well. In the area, Check Them Out! read more

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Amazing bagels. The bagels were fresh and perfect along with cream cheese. We got a sandwich and some with a tub of cream cheese to go. The coffee was good but not great. Place is pretty. Literally a hole in the wall. read more

I just picked up my first order. With excitement, my husband and I got dressed to drive over half an hour here. I heard about it, read about it and wanted to visit another weekend and didn't make it. I read it could be busy so I felt well prepared by preordering. As parking is tight in Del Ray, we circled before finding a spot. Ok the disappointment started upon approaching the door. There was a line and since I had not been here before I proceeded to the cashier. . I politely waited for her to complete her transaction, then asked her...GM, I placed an order...HER FACE. HER REACTION. No smile. No greeting. She pointed by the door and said it should be over there as if I was being scolded. She then said, if it's not there, it'll be out shortly...I think is what she said as her voice trailed. I then looked and didn't see my order and then waited a few minutes and it came out. The guy that brought the bag out was careless too. He placed my bag on the top shelf and kinda tossed it so the bag flipped backwards. He didn't attempt to set it straight as an onlooker did it for him. I then said, kindly pass it to me since it was my order. Next time, remember people have choices to eat, MANY between my house and your shop. I won't bother if I can't be greeted kindly, rather than treat me like an obnoxious patron. Busy or not. Learn your manners. PS my bagel was decent and neatly made. Nothing extra. Just what it says. read more

Best salt bagel I've ever had. Unlike 99% of salt bagels, this one had a perfect amount of salt. Also, the green goddess cream cheese was so good, it was clearly made with fresh herbs. read more

Bagel Uprising - Salt Bagel - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

James was an outstanding cashier and food getter. Very friendly, helpful, clear and concise. 10/10 would recommend coming here. Shoutout James! read more

Cozy little spot with delicious breakfast sandwiches! Recommend the soft egg, sausage, cheese on a cinnamon bagel Def one of the best bagel sandwiches I've had in the DMV area. read more

Bagel Uprising - Sausage egg cheese on cinnamon bagel - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

The bagels are very good and the spreads are exceptional. I had a service issue on my first visit but management stepped in quickly to rectify the situation. read more

This place is a gem, it has Great bagels and sandwiches. I also love the cream cheeses and the coffee club.

I went to Bagel Uprising recently and while I was not blown away, it was a solid experience and one of the very few places I have found in the DC area that actually does a salt bagel, which I really appreciate. The bagel itself was decent and satisfying, even if it did not totally wow me. I also noticed they offer egg salad, which caught my attention since I love a good egg salad and will definitely be trying that next time. I have a pedicure spot nearby and I am always in the mood for a good bagel, so I can easily see myself coming back. Overall, it feels like a reliable neighborhood bagel place rather than a destination spot, but sometimes that is exactly what you want. read more

Cute hole-in-the-wall bakery. Service staff is friendly. Cream cheese flavors made in house. Gluten free bagel = $4.++ Gf bagel outsourced. Ask for dedicated gf toaster. Outside seating. Pet Friendly patio. read more

EDITED: I'm editing this because the owner swiftly remedied the situation, which I greatly appreciated! I feel like it's very rare for food businesses to do this anymore, so I felt the need to change my review and rating. I will definitely be coming back because of the customer service & the bagels and cream cheese were actually really good. Also, my favorites from my order were the: cinnamon bagels, plain bagels, and the classic bagel sandwich with salmon (aka Lox). Original Review: Bummed because I spent almost $80.00 at this place & they didn't even get my order right. They forgot the bacon on the sandwich & they gave me 11 bagels instead of 13... read more

We love a good bagel sandwich. We've been trying to find new bagel places and Bagel Uprising kept coming up. Del Rey spots have always been rough and near Bagel Uprising is no different. It's kind of down a small alley and is tucked in a little corner. The shop isn't too big, not much sitting room inside at all but there was some spots outside. We went in and the smells inside were immaculate. Luckily they weren't too busy after 1 PM (Sunday). We got a pastrami, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel, A classic bagel sandwich with salmon, a 6 pack of mini babka, and 2 hash browns. They were pretty quick with our order, about 10 minutes. The pastrami, egg, and cheese was pretty good. The bagel was chewy and there was good amount of pastrami. The classic with salmon was also good. Nice amount of salmon and toppings. Hash browns weren't really crispy but still decent. Babka muffins were nice bite sized treats, not too sweet. I would come back if I'm around the Del Rey area for breakfast. Would definitely come back to pick up just bagels and cream cheese. read more

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The bottom line: good bagel nook with friendly local service. I frequently grab a mixed dozen (and sometimes ridiculously expensive cream cheese) for work or home and am always satisfied. The bagels are tasty (I love everything), though small, and it's an easy jaunt. It's about $20 for the bakers dozen and the tiny cream cheese tub adds about $6, so definitely grab some at the super market. I've not had any of the sandwiches, but there always seems to be people lined up to get them. Overall, a great local shop to grab a tasty round. 4.5 read more

I am not sure if it is the water or what the special ingredient is but I really like Uprising's bagels. If you visit there are some outside tables where you can eat. Service is quick and you can get your bagel toasted with your smear of cream cheese. Normally, I prefer the everything bagel but I really like their cinnamon bagel. Many people apparently order for pickup. read more

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My friend took us here last year and when we visited again we needed to come here. The bagels are small but mighty. I LOVE the green goddess cream cheese and was happy with the egg sandwich I ordered for sure! read more

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Excellent bagels and fast service. No ambiance required. All these small shops in Del Ray were surprisingly excellent and the Uprising was no different. My only criticism is the bagels are about half the size of an ACTUAL New York bagel. Enjoy! read more

5 STARS!! My unit at work was lucky enough to get catering from Bagel Uprising one morning and WOW. The bagels were PERFECT! Crunchy on the outside, perfectly seasoned, soft on the inside. So fresh! My personal favorite is the everything bagel with scallion cream cheese. Everyone who got a bagel commented on how delicious they were and many people went back for seconds. I highly recommend Bagel Uprising for breakfast, catering, whatever! Definitely one of the BEST BA read more

Bagel Uprising - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

The service here was great and I really liked the cozy atmosphere. Unfortunately, the texture of the cinnamon bagel wasn't great, and the cream cheese was completely melted and made it hard to eat. I did love the flavor of the raspberry cream cheese, which had actual bits of raspberry! I got another bagel to go (no toppings) for the next day, but it had the same unpleasant, tough texture. They're also admittedly very small, which I liked for the sweet bagel but would have hated for a savory sandwich one. Glad I tried them and still open to trying the savory fillings, but strictly bagel-wise it's a miss for me. I think Bethesda Bagels has been my favorite locally so far. There's no indoor seating, so plan to take your order to go if the weather isn't good. I'd say it's a 2.5 for me: good vibes, nice staff, but no indoor seating and kind of poor to mediocre (and small portions) food. read more

Bagel Uprising - Cinnamon bagel with raspberry cream cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Arrived late and I paid $5 for a broken piece of bagel which arrived in a wrapper. The bagels arrived mushy. It was very disappointing read more

Bagel Uprising - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Love love love their bagels and breakfast sandwiches! Busy little spot with great selection of bagels/sandwiches as well as rotating cream cheese selection based on the season! So good! Can get very busy on the weekends, so if you're in a rush order ahead ! I should add.. the ooey gooey... mm mmm mmmmmmmmm read more

I hadn't been here in awhile and decided to order some bagel sandwiches to go. The online system is easy and I like the additional ways to add or edit the toppings. One of the best bagel options in the Alexandria area. read more

Favorite spot in the DMV for bagels--the bread is dense, chewy, crusty in all the right places, and tender where it matters. I'm a smear and bagel kinda gal so can't speak on the sandwiches. My faves are the everything, poppy, and cinnamon bagels with plain cream cheese. The cinnamon is unique, with a sweet sticky crust; just make sure you eat it as soon as you get it. Day old cinnamon ones tend to get stale fast and lose their yummy chew. They have fun cream cheese flavors but I find the scallion and green goddess a bit too herbaceous, like stringy raw scallion chunks and chopped fresh herbs. Not bad, just prefer a smoother blend of flavor. Overall, true to its name, the most of an uprising you'll see in Del Ray is a bagel one on weekend mornings. read more

These bagels are pretty good! They get busy on the weekends but fortunately you can order ahead. We really like the everything bagel and the cinnamon bagel is also super good. You can make any bagel into a sandwich too -- love the bacon, egg and cheese! The inside is really cute and they've done a great job at designing it. Great addition to the neighborhood! read more

This was the best bagel I've had in my 30 years living in VA. I got the Breakfast Spud. Will definitely be getting again. The also have gluten free bagels for those who need them. My wife has Celiac and hasn't had an issue. read more

Delicious bagels! Bagel Uprising has raised the bar on bagel shops. I was pleasantly surprised by the light and moist texture of the bagels - a huge departure from the dry and rock hard bagels so often seen in local bagel shops. I ordered two sandwiches - the Breakfast Spud and create your own bagel sandwich. Both sandwiches were absolutely delicious and perfectly satisfying. Fresh bagels and generous toppings made it worth every moment. read more

Third time having bagels here. FANTASTIC. I've made it a point to eat Alexandria's bagel offerings and just came back from a trip to NYC. These are 100% the best bagels I've had in Alexandria have more notes in common w/ NYC than other offerings in town. Recommend you try and see where it lands for you. If you are using DoorDash, take note--looks like delivery charges an additional $1.00- 1.50 per item ordered (incl. cream cheese tubs). That and deliver tip--now you are talking real $$$. Wanted to make my fellow budget-sensitive netizens aware of that upsell so they have the data needed to make the best decision for them. read more

I woke up today and wanted a bagel sandwich for breakfast. I found this shop on TikTok. We got the egg, bacon and cheese on an everything bagel. Then we got the classic bagel, and I asked and requested no tomato. Well, looks like they must have been busy and did not glance at the ticket (see in the pic) but it said no tomato. I dislike the flavor-texture of tomato on sandwiches. I def would like to try this place again and get a different bagel sandwich. I wish they had egg bagels, unsure if they do or not. Check this place out. read more

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Decent bagel. I got an everything bagel toasted with scallion cream cheese. I thought the bagel was pretty good, boiled and baked so it had a nice crispy outside. The cream cheese tasted off to me and kind of ruined the bagel. It had a citrus taste to it. Like many reviews say it is a smaller bagel but priced the same as other spots. I would tell people bagel uprising is worth a try but I don't think I'll come back. read more

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I just happened upon Bagel Uprising this morning. Such a pleasant surprise it was. I was running some errands on Mount Vernon Avenue and decided to grab a bite before heading home. I got lucky. I landed a parking space right out front and there were only three or four people ahead of me. Everything moved fast and efficiently. I ordered the special which was a ham, egg, hashbrown and cheese breakfast bagel. I got it on a plain bagel with Swiss and chives and onions cream cheese. Overall, the bagel was pretty good. I would definitely go back to try something else. The texture of the bagel is a little chewy...which I like. The flavor was spot on. My mom was with me and she got the special as well except she got it on an everything bagel. On a scale of 1-10, she rated it a 7. This says a lot. My mom can be a foodie/bagel snob. She also said she would definitely return. I must admit I was shocked. She is a huge fan of Bethesda Bagels. Bagel Uprising has a very community feel to it. You could tell from the various interactions, a number of people in the super long line that formed behind me were repeat customers. It's always great to go to familiar places where people may not know your name...but they know your face and favorite bagel order. By the way...there is no place to eat inside. However, there is plenty of seating outside. On a nice day, it's a great place to grab a bite and chat with family or friends. We also saw a lot of fur babies who had come along for a bagel break with their fur parents. The area seems to be very walk and pet friendly. Do not hesitate to give Bagel Uprising a try. You won't be disappointed. By the way, the bagel "flavor" selection is not huge. But, it has the staples. I prefer really good staples over a large selection to choose from that may only be middle of the road on taste and quality. Even with the selection, it shouldn't be difficult to find something you like. Happy Eating! read more