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.

6/29/26: Bethesda Bagels is a solid option if you're looking for a filling breakfast or lunch, but…read moreI don't think it quite lives up to all the hype. I ordered the BLAT bagel sandwich, which came with bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato, red onion, and cream cheese on a fresh bagel. The sandwich was filling and had generous portions of bacon and avocado, but overall I thought it was just good, not something I'd go out of my way for. I also paired it with an iced coffee, which was exactly what I expected from a standard cold brew. The shop was busy and the staff kept the line moving, and there are plenty of bagel sandwich options on the menu. My biggest downside was the price. It's on the expensive side for what you get, and while the quality was good, I didn't feel it justified the cost. Overall, Bethesda Bagels is worth trying if you're in the area, but I wouldn't consider it a destination bagel shop. The food was good, just not memorable enough for me to make it a regular stop.

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.

Went to a free Lululemon x Barry's class and stopped by Bethesda Bagels because I'd heard it was…read morereally good. We were lucky as the line was long but only inside the store. I'd heard it can stretch all the way outside. I got a chicken salad on an everything bagel, and my friend got smoked salmon on an everything bagel. I loved mine, it was so good. I especially liked how generous the portion was and how much chicken salad they gave me. I'll definitely be back, especially after a workout.

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

great bagels, my favorite is the sun city 10/10 and the meatball one too is top tier. cinnamon…read moreraisin bagels is also too flipping tier

For the price of the sandwich the bagel was on the small side compared to other bagel shops, but my…read moreGod was it good! Possibly the best I've had in Rockville so far. The bagel wasn't too salty, the egg was fluffy, the cheddar had a bit of a cheese pull, and I've never had crispy turkey bacon that tasted like that! The strawberry iced latte was good as well - not overwhelming in flavor, but definitely a noticeable hint of strawberry. With most coffee drinks I need to add extra sugar which was also the case here, but I wish I could eat this every day for breakfast. It took about 5-10 minutes for my order to be ready, but the wait was well worth it! I'm going back to purchase their bagel mug.

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.

Good bagels, staffs is not great and they are always closed it's hard to get a bagel because their…read morehours are so weird. My friend got in a big fight with the owner it's seems he has no respect for customers.

Back for breakfast/lunch. My partner got an egg white omelette with an onion bagel and was well…read morepleased. I got the tuna platter. which comes with onion, tomato, lettuce and black olives. Very good. Free refills for coffee and soft drinks. And, for you coffee drinkers - the coffee is good! The people who work here are consistently welcoming. It's a nice comfortable place to sit and enjoy a meal. And the bathroom is very clean and well lit.

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.

My husband has been stopping by Bagel Market on his way to work to pick up bagels for his team…read more Today, he unfortunately lost his wallet and panicked, so he called the shop. The staff immediately checked their video footage and found that it had fallen between the tables. Faith in honest, kind people restored. Thank you to the owner for taking the time to help--truly above and beyond. You're the best, and we'll definitely be coming by even more often! And yes, their bagels are awesome!

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.

We had Attman's cater an event for 100 people. The food was delivered on time and was perfect for…read morethe occasion: platters of deli sandwiches with high quality meats and great potato salad. (the coleslaw was only ok). I really liked that the condiments came separately so each guest could schmeer as much or as little as they wanted. (Or in my case, purist that I am, avoid altogether). There was also a bountiful assortment of pickles, so necessary for rounding out the sandwich with a nice acidic snap! I recommend.

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!