Here's a polished Yelp Elite-style version with a natural, engaging tone:…read more Bethesda Bagels in Rockville is hands-down one of the best spots for bagel sandwiches in the area. My go-to is the sausage and scrambled egg on a multigrain bagel; it never disappoints. You can actually watch them making fresh bagels, and it shows. The texture is spot on, perfectly chewy on the inside with just the right amount of crisp on the outside. Everything tastes fresh, and service is quick, even during busy times. The staff is always friendly, which makes the experience even better. Their cream cheese is excellent, too rich, flavorful, and a noticeable step up from the typical grocery store options. They also carry cookies and other treats from local vendors, which are definitely worth trying if you have a sweet tooth. If you're craving a solid bagel sandwich, this is the place to go. Bonus: free parking makes it an easy stop.

I have heard a lot of great things about Bethesda Bagels and decided to stop in after an…read moreappointment. I couldnt decide which bagel and spread combo to try, but ended up going with the cinnamon raisin and chive spread. At home I usually do that, but with chive and onion, so figured it was worth a try. The bagel was delicious. Lightly toasted, soft, and tasted fresh! The chive spread was a bit too much for me. I think Id stick with plain in the future. The chive was a bit overwhelming, but I am sure those who love chive, would enjoy it. They have several options, including sandwiches and other pastries. Service was pleasant and efficient. There isn't any seating there, but they have a pretty good set up for efficient ordering and pick up. I will definitely be coming back!

First time here. Sandwich was good, ordered a Rachel and husband ordered a baked sandwich (forget…read morewhich one) My only comment in mine was the turkey was a think sliced piece of deli meat. In other delis they really loaf the meat. This was not, but slaw and Russian were good ratios. Bagels looked great so will return for again when in area.

Decided I wanted something quick and ready to go since I had an exam later this day. I'm a huge NY…read morebagel type of girl and I love the Bagelry in silver spring, but let me tell you Ize was HELLA GOOD. I got my usual lox on an everything bagel and ordered a chicken pesto for lunch later. The lox is 100% easily the best lox I've had so far. The portion of salmon, onion and cream cheese is literal perfection. And it wasn't too heavy handed on the capers. The chicken pesto was pretty good and they included all the pickles on the side! All of this was just about $21. It's a small cafe with some indoor seating and outdoor. Very causal but will happily return.

I love their bagels but...... On literally my worst morning…read moreI asked for a chocolate croissant and received a blunt 'never,' as if I'd requested a violation of international law. Guess I deserved that for being nice

Fresh Tasty Bagels @Bethesda Bagels! Recently I visited…read moreBethesda Bagels-Wildwood-Bethesda-in the mood for bagels! I got Egg & Cinnamon/Raisins Bagels. Tender chewy bagels fresh not dry. Egg bagel-moist eggy buttery flavor. Cinnamon/Raisin bagel fragrant/flavorful. Prompt courteous customer service.

This is my go to bagel spot. I always get the queens point. I get it on an everything bagel instead…read moreof cheddar. I wish it was more toasted. Last time I asked for extra toasted but it still wasn't as toasted as I would like. I just throw it in the toaster over for a little bit when I get home. Been back several times and will keep coming back.

I've been to several of their locations in the DMV area, and this one is probably at the bottom of…read morethe list. The ordering process was fast, but the food preparation was a bit slow even though it wasn't busy inside and they seemed sufficiently staffed. The bagel sandwich, the Addison Reserve, was okay at this location. It's a seasonal item that I've tried at their Reston location and usually order. If I had tried it at this location first, I probably wouldn't have ordered it again. Overall, I'll skip this location in the future and stick to the other ones instead.

Food was delicious And pretty inexpensive when you realize…read morehow much food there was. Eggs. Bacon, potatoes and bagel. Great fast service.too

A good experience at Bagels Etc. Located in Foggy Bottom, DC, many local university students and…read moreprofessionals frequent here. This is a cash-only business. There is an ATM inside if you need cash. Their bagels are baked fresh, daily. There is a vast assortment of bagel flavors. The bagel quality is good. On my last visit, I ordered a cheese jalapeño bagel breakfast sandwich, however, the sandwich was greasy and I chalked it up to the quality of cheese. The customer service is good and there is indoor seating for dine-in. Overall, a good option for breakfast sandwiches in the area.

We stopped by for a meal after going to a Christmas morning service and enjoyed great bagel…read moresandwiches. I had an egg and cheese on an everything bagel. It was delicious. The service was fast and they were patient with first-time visitors who were a bit overwhelmed with the variety choices. The cafe itself is no frills but very welcoming. We enjoyed the bagels so much that we brought home a dozen, with two different flavors of cream cheese.

I have a soft spot in my heart for Goldberg's, a quintessential kosher bakery. Their pumpernickel…read morebagel is time-bound and yet timeless. This isn't some glitterati hangout; it's a throwback, and I respect it for that. Not a tremendous output here on a daily basis, however what's for sale in the bins is fresh, traditional and consistently the same. Recently I've observed that there's a tray of bialys being featured on the counter. Originating from Bialystok, Poland, I had thought of bialy as a "minor league" bagel of sorts, but Goldberg's version changed my perspective.

I've lived in the DC area for most of my life, and Goldberg's has the best bagels I've found so far…read more(and, yes, I've had plenty of NYC bagels for comparison). They are slightly crusty on the outside and chewy on the inside. They are the opposite of the one-texture bagel-shaped discs you find at grocery stores. The everything bagel, for example, has the right blend of seasonings and just a hint of salt. If you want your bagel a little crispier on top, stick it in your home oven (or toaster oven) at 350 for 3 minutes. Pro tip: they often bake too many bagels each day, so they freeze them and sell them for half price (by the dozen). Ask for a dozen frozen bagels, and they'll often have some for you. Use the oven tip above (adding a minute or two) to get them to the right temp for quick eating. Overall, this place is bare-bones, but the thrill is in the bagel. Enjoy.

I decided to step out of my comfort zone and try a new spot for my post-workout Sunday breakfast…read more Since I normally go to another local bagel shop in the area, I figured why not checkout another bagel restaurant. First, I thought the guy behind the counter was very friendly. The bagel shop has a decent breakfast and lunch menu with, of course, a wide array of bagel. I think there were at least 12 different variety of bagels. For my dining experience, I went with the breakfast combo, which came with two eggs, a bagel, homefries and a canned soda or coffee. The price tag was 13 bucks, well closer to 15 with tax. I'm sorry but based on the establishment and other places in the area, I did not think the breakfast platter/combo was worth the 13 dollar prices, especially since the combo/platter did not come with a meat. I think 8 bucks is a fair price. Also, I thought it was odd that the bagel was not served with cream cheese. Maybe it was on me to actually ask for cream cheese. Although I went with a canned soda, instead of a coffee, for my platter, I was shocked that the place charges for coffee refills. I think the cost of refills were either 50 cents or 50%. I do not think that I've ever dined in a restaurant that charged for coffee refills. Perhaps, this is something new due to the new tariffs that the consumers have been hit with. Although the food was edible, I have a feeling that I will stick to my main Sunday, post-workout bagel spot.

Came in for lunch with a friend for the first time, and I will definitely be back! The inside is…read morelarger than you might think, with lots of table seating plus counters at the window. Many traditional deli favorites - these sandwiches are *large* and packed with meat, and are easily shareable, depending on your appetite. Service was friendly and extremely fast so we could spend plenty of time enjoying our food without having to rush.

Thank you, Bageltowne Deli for another delicious family meal! We…read more loved our assortment of bagels: sesame, everything, cinnamon raisin, and gluten free bagels. You did such a great job keeping the gluten free bagels separately packaged and apart from the regular bagels, so we had no worries of cross contamination. My family devoured the lox and cream cheese mixture. My son and I also love your scallion cream cheese. We all ate until we were stuffed and there was plenty to send everyone home with a bagel doggy bags. Service was a 10++! The restaurant has plenty of seating if you want to eat there. There are tables and chairs for in person dining. The restaurant is clean and comfortable. We took our meal to go and everything was perfect! Thank you Bageltowne Deli!

What an adorable place! Korean run (and owned?) bagel shop, so you can get white fish salad and lox…read moreand also banh mi! There's plenty of seating, though please respect their signs that say not to linger for over an hour during breakfast and lunch times. Service is quick!

1/2 (3.5/5) First…read moretime visiting this bagel shop and I was really excited to try it, especially since they have a solid 4-star rating and make their bagels and cream cheese in-house. I stopped by about an hour before closing, which may have impacted my experience. By that time, a lot of the bagels were already sold out. That said, the menu was very extensive with tons of bagel sandwich options and other items. There's also some indoor seating, and they sell a variety of snacks, drinks, and bottled waters--almost like a small convenience store. This definitely seems like a great spot for a quick breakfast on the go. The staff was friendly and welcoming, which I appreciated. One suggestion I'd make is to invest in paper menus or QR code menus--the menu was a bit hard to read, especially with so many options. I ordered three onion bagels to go, along with a container of plain cream cheese and a smaller chive cream cheese. Unfortunately, the bagels were disappointing. They were pretty hard and didn't have much onion flavor at all. On the bright side, the cream cheese was amazing--both the plain and chive were super creamy and flavorful, easily the highlight of my visit. I'd be willing to give this place another try, but probably closer to opening hours in hopes of getting fresher bagels. I can see why people like it, and I think timing really matters here.

A NY style deli with old-school vibes, don't see these types of joints anymore. Crowded and…read morebustling on Sunday but service was very efficient and professional. We were seated immediately and had water brought to our table. Menu was extensive, with overstuffed sandwich classics like Reubens and clubs, salads and classic fare like knishes and lox. They also serve breakfast all day. I had the grilled veggie wrap. It came with homestyle potato chips. My companion had a tuna melt (solid albacore) with pepper jack cheese on an English muffin (also with chips). Both portions were huge. The veggies were still crunchy but cooked thoroughly (zucchini, squash, peopers and onions) with red pepper hummus stuffed in a huge burrito style spinach tortilla. Comfort food done well. As a bonus there was a pickle bar of half sour, full sour pickles, cornichons, sauerkraut and pickled peppers. Favorites were the half sour pickles and sauerkraut (went well with the wrap). Great meal!

Deli Omelette-Carnivore's Delight! Yesterday friend/I dined…read moreon comfort food. What's more comfortable than breakfast @Attman's neighborhood deli. We scored a booth. And a tasty meal. We ordered the "Deli Omelette" (corn, beef, pastrami & kosher salami). Our sides: hash browns & english muffins. Delicious! Arrived hot @the table tender fluffy omelette, flavorful meats. Generous portions. Great Customer service. See Photos...