Bagels Forever is a Madison staple! Not to mention they have a wide selection of bagels and bagel sandwich options at a very reasonable price! This establishment is one of my favorite spots to visit along university Ave and the service is excellent. I have been coming to this bagel shop for years and it always lives up to its to the standard (and taste!). Bagels Forever is always clean and the staff are always friendly, plus I am almost always guaranteed to run into a familiar face! read more

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The most stand out thing about Bagels Forever is the DRAMATICALLY lower than average prices. Breakfast sandwiches with egg and meat are under 4 dollars. Bundles of 2 dozen bakes and cream cheese come out to under a buck a bagel. The bagels themselves have appropriate chewy texture and shine on the crust. They are modestly sized. My BLT was packed with flavor. There is no place to eat in the shop. read more

While visiting from out of town, we stopped by Bagels Forever, and wow--what an incredible find! These bagels were absolutely perfect, with a beautifully crisp crust and a wonderfully chewy inside. At just $0.75 each, they're an unbelievable deal for such high-quality, freshly made bagels. The breakfast sandwich was fresh, filling, and delicious, but the real star was the bagel sandwich--so good that my daughter literally said, "I think I'm gonna cry!" That pretty much sums it up! I only wish we lived in Madison so we could come here all the time. If you're in town, do not miss this place--it's a true bagel lover's dream! read more

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Super casual and quick place. Really great prices and they had a lot of available flavors.

Great prices!!!! A classic bagel shop that hits every time. Keeps me coming back with these good bagels

We love coming here to pick up bagels for an event or grab a cheap, yet filling breakfast or lunch. If you can find a tome that they're not busy, you're doing good, otherwise you may have to wait awhile. This is also pretty dependent on who's running the machines or making sandwiches though. When you arrive, you grab a number and then a clipboard to fill out your order. When it's your turn, the cashier will ring it up and get your bagels. You can't go wrong with any of the bagels, or really sandwiches for that matter. The most unique, and best in our opinion though, is their new everything bagel. All the goodness of an everything, without the mess. The only issue why this isn't a five star for us anymore is the hit-or-miss service. Mainly the last 3 times we've been there part of our order was wrong. This most recent we ended up with a regular everything bagel, instead of the new everything bagel that we asked for and there wasn't any sauce on our sandwiches. The two prior times we were also missing ingredients on our sandwiches. Not sure if this is on the inputting in the system or the person making the sandwiches, but just something we've noticed. read more

Bagels Forever - Ham, egg, & cream cheese breakfast sandwich - Bagels Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Mornings get BUSY so plan for a short wait. I like picking up a bakers dozen for my coworkers. Also love their turkey pastrami breakfast bagel sandwich. The best thing is they have plant based cream cheese in their cooler (how inclusive)!!!!! Definitely a staple of Madison! read more

Bagels Forever has always been one of my favorite spots in Madison. The quality and prices are unmatched. The bagels are so fresh and delicious! They also freeze really well. Their cream cheese is my absolute favorite. I love their plain whipped cream cheese and their strawberry cream cheese is the best I've ever had. I usually order either a breakfast or lunch bagel sandwich or a toasted plain bagel with strawberry cream cheese. And a bonus if you get a sandwich it comes with a really good pickle on the side. They have a parking lot making it easy to park. When you arrive if the line is long you can grab a number and that's how they flow through the line. Even if there's a long line they move pretty quick. Note, this is just a grab and go spot. They don't have any seating. Highly recommend! read more

Bagels Forever - Bagels Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I stopped by to have a very quick lunch. Turkey pastrami bagel was my item. The price was less than $4. At that price, food was a bargain. The bagel was good as well. It was good enough for a light lunch. read more

Bagels Forever - Turkey pastrami bagel - Bagels Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Bagel was so good and at an unbeatable price. They were quick to get my order out and it had a great local feel. read more

Bagels Forever - Sausage, egg, and cheese - Bagels Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Don't dwell on the poor photo I snapped in the car as I was in a rush. All around, I had a great experience. I went on a Saturday morning and naturally, they were busy. There's not a lot of space inside but the line moves quick and the staff was friendly. I ordered a sausage, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel. It's not the best bagel I've ever had but it's the best quality you'll find for their low prices. Very affordable and for that, I highly recommend if you're on the hunt for a quick, hot breakfast on the go. read more

Nothing can beat Bagels Forever! For the price you pay, these bagels are seriously so amazing. I've never had a more affordable yet delicious bagel anywhere else. I will always come back! And maybe branch out and try some other options too. They were also pretty fast in making the bagel, as I ordered over the phone and picked up. It's a great stop and go place to get your bagel fix! read more

Bagels Forever - lox bagel - Bagels Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Bagels Forever takes bagel sandwiches to the next level. This is easily one of the top tier bagels spots on the west side of Madison. Their breakfast bagel sandwiches are a must try. They're busy depending on the time of day you stop by. We've gotten lucky hitting the later morning and when the morning rush has died down. Highly recommend Bagels Forever for your next breakfast outing read more

Best bagels for the price. I feel like I should order 3 every time. Make sure to grab a number, you're welcome.

Bagels forever is an institution. A way of life. Bagels are forever and this place... has them. Best bagels in the city. Inexpensive. A little small. Bakers dozen. Good whipped cream cheese that's cheaper than the store. Good lox sandwiches with just the right amount of every ingredient. I haven't tried the other prepared options. But this place is legit. read more

Bagels Forever - Lox bagel sandwich - Bagels Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This place is the standard of bagels. Size, texture, and flavor all hit the mark. PLUS! Best price you can find. Go ahead and try them all. read more

Bagels Forever - 2 Everything Bagels Toasted - Bagels Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This place has been around forever and it has been consistently great tasting, great service, and great pricing. Please don't ever change! Thank you for all you do! read more

Best bagels!!! Great variety of bagels, cream cheeses, breakfast and lunch sandwiches made to order and hot dogs. The bagels are so fresh, plenty of each flavor available and the staff are excellent! We were surprised at how reasonably priced they are - $9 for a baker's dozen! They get very busy but they keep the line moving. There are no inside tables but there is one outside table. If the first parking lot is full , they do have an additional parking lot right next to the first lot. read more

I have been meaning to stop here since we moved back to Madison almost three years ago. Over the last six months I have had a real hankering for good bagels and living on the east side of town there was nowhere to go to satisfy my craving. I knew that BF had a very good reputation so when we had plans to be on the near west side I made sure to stop in to get a few bagels. All of the bagels (egg, poppy, sesame, onion, everything) we tried over the next few days at home were very good and just what the doctor ordered. Fortunately a week later I had to be in the area again and I stocked up on more bagels to freeze. My only request is that they open a location on the east side of town! read more

Bagels Forever - Onion bagel segregated from the others - Bagels Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

You know a place is good if you come there multiple times on a 3 day trip to another city. Bagels forever is probably the best bagel spot I've had in my life. Ordering is simple, walk up to the cashier and tell them what type of bun you want and what you want in between. You can get toppings and the bagel toasted as well. Then just wait 3-7 minutes depending on how busy they are and pick up and enjoy your bagel. The lox bagel is probably my favorite that I've gotten here. The salmon is really nice and pairs well with the bagel and cream cheese. The breakfast sandwiches are also really tasty. The best thing about this place is it's affordability. A sandwich can cost from $3-5, so you could feel full for $7-10, which is great value in Madison. If you are into bagels or just want to try something new, definitely check out bagels forever. read more

Bagels Forever - Lox sandwich - Bagels Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Stopped to pick up a fresh bagels and have a late lunch yesterday. Just one person in line in front of me. Think he ordered a dozen sandwiches. I finally ordered and pulled out my phone for an expected extended wait. All four folks behind the counter switched to sandwich making and I was caught unexpectedly when they made mine first. Much appreciated the teamwork and working me in. read more

This place is not fancy, but that's the best part about it! Bagels are 65 cents each. Yes, you read that correctly! They are not huge NY bagels, they are on the small side. To me, a perfect size for a breakfast sandwich! The employees didn't seem too happy to be there, but the service was efficient for just 2 people. There are lots of flavor options for bagels, a few cream cheese options, and lots of decisions to make for a bagel sandwich. You can also buy bottled drinks or basic coffee. I would definitely return! read more

Bagels Forever has been my spot forever. I lived in Madison from 2010-2015 and Bagel's Forever was one of my go to spots. As a student it isn't to far from campus, and it is affordable. I would get a breakfast bagel and a lunch bagel that would keep me full all day for under $10. Their bagels are fresh and so is all of their other ingredients. The service is pleasant and speedy, and the ambiance reminds me of a NY bagel shop. My favorite is breakfast sandwich of sausage, two egg, Gouda cheese, tomato, red onion, green pepper, and mayo on a jalepeno bagel. I also like the blt lunch sandwich with turkey on a sun dried tomato bagel. Lastly, I highly recommend their Chicago dog dragged through the garden for a humbling $3.50!!! If you're in Madison, then don't sleep on bagel forever! read more

Bagels Forever - Chicago Dog - Bagels Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Fantastic bagels at a reasonable price It's our go to stop when we are in the area Try their bagel chips, they are delicious read more

Delicious bagels, quick service, and extremely well priced!! I go here every week for a breakfast bagel!

An amazing place for breakfast sandwiches, they have many different kinds of freshly baked bagels, snacks and lots of different drinks, homemade whipped cream cheese, unbeatable prices and sandwiches you can customize! So lucky to have found out about this hidden gem, close to Einstein Brother's Bagels which is much more expensive and not NEARLY as good. I have fallen in love with this establishment and will be returning frequently!! I have been looking for a place to get breakfast sandwiches and the downtown Madison area has a good amount of restaurants that serve breakfast, but not quick places like this. Bagels Forever is the solution! Their prices are absolutely incredible. read more

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This bagel shop is great - you can get 13 donuts for around $9, and although they're a bit small they're quite tasty!! I would definitely recommend the tomato basil and everything bagels! I arrived close to their closing time so it was quite empty (it's also quite small so I could see it getting packed if it's crowded), but they still had a good selection of bagels. read more

Bagels Forever feels like it doesn't belong in this day and age of complexity and expensive mediocrity. It is just a no frills, traditional counter style, affordable bagel shop that is straight to the point. The prices at Bagels Forever are like none I've ever seen before - SO cheap!! Especially compared with the prices at the Einstein's bagels down the street, the price you pay at Bagels Forever feels like a total steal. Besides the fact that they price things correctly, the quality is high and the taste is on point. They also have so many options for how you could make your bagel (cream cheese, pizza bagel, pb&j, build your own deli sandwich on a bagel, egg and cheese on a bagel, etc.) honestly the world is your oyster (the bagel is your oyster?) I definitely recommend stopping by Bagels Forever if you even mildly enjoy bagels and good deals. read more

Bagels were delicious! There are a lot of cheese options and customizations available. It's also very cheap about 3.5 dollars. I got three bagels and a small pint of chocolate milk for 11$. read more

Bagels Forever - Store layout - Bagels Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Love this place!!! Not a huge bagel eater but when near Bagels Forever it's a must I stop in. The bagels are fresh, cheap, and delicious. My personal favorite are breakfast sandwiches but today it was late and hadn't lunch so stopped in, to my surprise they have lunch meat sandwiches. Pick your bagel, meat, toppings, sauce, etc. Turkey club so filling I couldn't finish and under $5. ( with a pickle) It is no frills place, to me that makes it appealing, like an east coast deli. If you buy forever bagels frozen at the grocery store, fresh from the factory is a totally different bagel, AMAZING! Support local and feed your belly! read more

Bagels Forever - Turkey club on an everything bagel. - Bagels Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This is a true bagel shop. The interior smells amazing!! The staff is nice and you get your bagel fast. The bagel itself is good but not amazing. It is great for the price though. The bagels are very fairly priced and very affordable. They have a wide selection so there is something for everything. It you are looking for a quick, cheep, satisfying bagel this is a good stop. read more

They have more than just bagels!! Honestly the cheapest bagel sandwiches I've seen in Madison. Perfect quick stop on your way to work. They have plenty of parking. I got the sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich and it was great (for $3!!). Staff are nice and chill. I'll definitely come here again! read more

Bagels Forever - Ordering area - Bagels Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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So good. Visiting family and we picked up lunch to-go! I got all the veggies, lettuce, tomato, pickles, banana peppers, sprouts, cucumber, onions, and cheddar cheese. 10/10 would eat again. read more

Bagels Forever - Veggie Sandwich on Everything Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

There's a reason this place hasn't changed since it's opened - it's just good. Cheap, affordable bagels made on-site here in madison! I love to get the tomato basil/everything bagels but honestly, egg/onion/ maple cinnamon it's all good. I recommend freezing the bakers dozen at home and toasting when needed. Today was my first time ordering a bagel sandwich and damn! So good. Highly recommend. Also affordable - at the other (i won't say which but there's only one) bagel establishment in madison a lox sandwich costs upwards of 8 dollars. Here it was 3 bucks and a normal portion size for one person. A little out of the way from campus but the perfect place to get your bagel fix! read more

Great price and good bagels. Cheap soft drinks. Not sure what I can say. Will be back next time I'm in Madison

Decent selection of bagels, and they're fresh, but I asked for extra tomato on my blt and was sad to find out it had a tiny thin slice. Overall, my sandwich was teeny tiny compared to other bagel blt sandwiches I've had at other establishments across the country. Hence the three stars for just not getting it right, people! read more

I have been going to Bagels Forever for many years. Best prices in town for breakfast. You need to have some patience when the lines are long I am always treated nicely and some of the people know my order read more

Best bagel sandwiches in Madison! It's dangerous to live in the neighborhood bagels forever is next to. Bagels forever is our go-to weekend breakfast stop. The bagels are always delicious, the service is efficient and great. You can't beat a bagel breakfast sandwich under $4 that is always great quality. I love their salt bagel. It's not too salty like some other bagel places, it's just a sprinkle of salt on the bottom. Their everything bagel is so good and you can tell by how fast they sell out of it! I always try to go early before they run out of their everything bagels. My boyfriend and I even some times get an extra sandwich for the next morning and re-heat it in tin foil in our air fryer or toaster oven and it reheats perfectly. I highly recommend. read more

Found this little spot in the downtown area of Madison. The bagels are a little on the small side but reasonable priced. The bagels are pretty good. Several options to choose from. Also if you buy bulk bagels a freezer bag is added for retaining freshness. The downfall is that I have been hear twice and both times the orders were not properly executed. First time asked for veggie cream cheese on a bagel and it was just plain cream cheese when I got to eat it. Also the order of bulk bagels was not as per requested. Second time asked for a bagel the employee toasted it. I asked if this was toasted they said yes. I said I didn't request for it to be toasted and I got a snotty remark in return and then another bagel made to my liking. All in all the bagels are good. read more

Lunch for under $5 is unheard of these days unless you go to a taco stand and order one lonely sad taco... your other option is Bagels Forever... their bagel sandwiches are made right, fast and to your specifications! My sandwich, turkey and cheddar on a toasted onion bagel with lettuce, red onion and mayo sets me back about $3.30, which leaves money left over for a can of soda or a bag of chips.... and still keeps it under $5. I get pretty excited when I happen to be near Bagels Forever on my day off and it's time for lunch! read more

Bagels Forever - Yum! Turkey on a poppy seed bagel - Bagels Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin