I walked into this restaurant for breakfast and decided to grab lunch while I was here. The breakfast chocolate chip bagel with regular cream cheese was very satisfying. I did enjoy that the cream cheese was not whipped. The only downside was that the chocolate chip bagel itself had a little burnt after taste to it due to having it toasted. The pastrami was decent overall. The meat was flavorful, the cheese did pair well. Next time id try it without the jalapeño bagel. I did not enjoy that. Wait time look a little under 20 minutes which I was fine waiting. Chocolate chip bagel 8/10 Pastrami bagel 5/10 read more

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Usually have good experiences here but my bagel today was awful. Tough and basically no cream cheese. read more

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This was okay to me. Bagels were thicker than I prefer. I got the everything bagel with jalapeno cheddar cream cheese and bacon. Might have picked the wrong combo but this is usually my go to. This was overall salty. I prefer call your mother. read more

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It's unfortunate when poor customer service overshadows a great product. The bagels are amazing, but the staff at your Bethesda location were extremely rude and unprofessional. I hope management addresses this because the customer experience should match the quality of the food. read more

Great breakfast place. Warm fluffy bagel, cheesy eggy goodness. Super grab and go, with different lines for ordering there vs picking up online. I went here twice in a week and ordered the same thing that's how much I love it. Will be back to try a different bagel next time! read more

Bethesda Bagels - Egg and cheese on jalepeno cheddar bagel - Bagels Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Fresh Tasty Donuts@Bethesda Bagels! This week I visited Bethesda Bagel (Bethesda Row.) In the mood for bagels! I got Egg & Cinnamon/Raisins Bagels. It was early morning something caught my eye; Fresh Donuts: chocolate frosted, glazed & sour cream. I got a sour donut-Delicious! Who knew donuts in a bagel shop!!! Tasty find. Courteous Customer Service. See Photo! read more

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Love the bagels. They do a great job at getting you in and out with everything you need. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's also a madhouse! If you're coming during the busy hours I would recommend ordering ahead.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Even then it took a fairly long time to get my order but I understood why. [[HIGHLIGHT]]All of Bethesda is eating there and for good reason.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking is also tough so, this is a complicated side quest but worth it. read more

This place used to be amazing. Not so sure now. Ordered the avocado BLT and it came with processed cheese slice and cheap hotel bacon. The plus was the sandwich was huge--enough for two. So you could share it. read more

Great spot for a good bagel sandwich! Very simple, very classic, you can't go wrong! If you love an egg heavy breakfast sandwich, this is the spot for you! read more

This place is so so good. They are super busy on the weekends so I suggest ordering online and set your pick up time a bit earlier than your actual arrival if you're going at a prime time. You have to try the caramelized onion and black pepper cream cheese! I get it on an everything flagel (thinner bagel) every time. Also, try their bagel dogs! (Hot dog wrapped in bagel) read more

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Incredibly solid breakfast bagel, and I am partial to anywhere that lets me get a hashbrown on it. Sunday brunch time was packed and crazy, but my single bagel came out pretty quickly, so I guess most of the people waiting had ordered a ton of food. Overwhelming honestly--probably best to order online for takeout, and I never say that. Minimize your time squished like sardines standing inside read more

The line was out the door when we showed up but they go pretty fast! The bagels were very generous. I had avocado on mine & there were huge chunks. My husband got lox and it was very generous, with capers. Bagels were fresh & delicious. Very filling and great pricing. Would absolutely recommend! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Definitely no place to eat inside though but there is like a little bar/table right outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Popularity hurts quality. I've been going to the Bethesda location for about 10 years. My initial take would have been 4-star. I'm from Jersey and have high standards for breakfast sammys. I'm sad to say that my last two experiences were 2-star. The volume of business on weekends has hurt quality. The egg is not runny enough. They forget to toast the bagel and roll. The bacon is never crispy. The sausage is a better option, but is a little oversized. The wait time is the nail in coffin. Today, I ordered at 10:50 AM and the earliest pickup was 11:30 AM. I got a text that it was ready at 11:15 AM. By the time I arrived, it was cold and I had to battle 10+ people who were waiting to pickup their orders. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance: very much like a deli store. They don't have seating. This is more of a pick up and go place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We went on a Friday morning around 11 and the place was packed![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service: despite the store being busy, the service was super fast. Food: I got the grilled chicken ranch sandwich, I had to eat it in two meals. It was very heavy on meat. It tasted really good with perfect balance of flavors. I am definitely going back to try their tuna salad sandwich. Parking: There is a paid parking garage near by. Also very competitive street parking. This is the busiest street in Bethesda read more

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Bethesda bagels definitely has one of the better tasting bagels around. Top 3 for sure. I love that the cream cheese is made in house and is not your generic cream cheese you can get from the grocery store. I've been eating their bagels since I was a kid and I see why they've been around for so long! read more

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This is a funny, but true story. I was test driving a car and I smelled something really good. It kept me guessing, what could it be? This was killing me. Where was it coming from? When, we got back to the dealer and got out of the car, I kept looking for the source of that delicious aroma. And, low and behold, right across the street was Bethesda Bagels. I let my nose, take me to that delicious smell. I ordered a half a dozen bagels and lox and cream cheese spread. Service was excellent! They didn't have the smaller lox and cream cheese in the case, but the gentleman behind the counter had it made for me, in a jiffy. Those bagels were large pillows of delicious goodness. I really enjoyed mine fresh out of the bag, when I got home. The lox and cream cheese spread was yummy too. So, you don't need to test drive a car, just head on over to Bethesda Bagels on Bethesda Avenue. This is the original bagel store and in my humble opinion, the best one. Thank you! read more

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Got 2 dozen bagels for the fam and they were pretty good. The sesame was my favorite so far. If you are a hardcore bagel person (some of my NY friends- I know your standards) this place is probably just mid. Nothing fancy or frilly, just decent bagels, spreads, lox, juices, etc. read more

An everything bagel toasted with sausage egg and cheese hits every time! Or the lox bagel is amazing as well

I've been there twice and both time they got my order wrong. I just get a bacon egg and cheese bagel sandwich on an everything bagel and somehow I keep getting a different bagel than what I asked for. The bagels are okay. they are very thick and kind of chewy. Probably won't return here again. read more

Yummmmmyyy! Such a selection of bagels and cream cheese. Your bagels will be over loaded with cream cheese so technically you could get one bagel with cream cheese and another bagel and split cream cheese between the two bagels! Service is fast however I went on a Saturday 9am. To beat crowds you can order ahead and pick up as well. They also have tons of delicious looking bake goods... I'll be back to give those a shot! read more

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Located in Downtown Bethesda, Bethesda Bagels is a quaint place to pick up a delicious NY styled bagel. This is one of the only places nearby that I've found that has an egg everything bagel (my favorite). They also have vegan cream cheese options for my fellow dairy free friends. Something I like is that they really pack on the cream cheese. Overall it's one of the best bagels in the area and I look forward to being a repeat customer. There's no indoor seating and only standing tables outdoors so keep that in mind. read more

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Great service. They have jalapeño cheese bagels- our favs. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Only a few stools to sit so definitely take out only.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They also have mini bagels read more

Bethesda Bagels is 100%, five star food and service -the guy who knows how to order bagels ;) read more

Best bagels you will get in the DMV. Still not as good as New York, [[HIGHLIGHT]]some questionable stuff with the staff and cleanliness of the locations - confusing orders etc.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But still would recommend. read more

Saying this as someone who grew up on Long Island and is unnecessarily picky about bagels, I loved this place! The bagels were nice and fluffy, and I liked the way the cream cheese complemented the rest of the sandwich. It was busy in a way that reminded me of a lot of the NYC bagel places I visited, and the staff were efficient and courteous. I strongly suggest you order ahead, not sure what the wait would be if you don't, but probably pretty long. Great prices too; I got turkey + many toppings for only ~$7. Definitely recommend! read more

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They are great bagels and I love getting them but it's a real 50/50 chance on if they actually get your order right.

Bethesda Bagels offers handmade NY-style bagels - their menu includes regular-sized and mini-sized bagels, flagels, rainbow bagels, breakfast sandwiches, sandwiches, and various daily specials. We had this place cater for a work event, and I tried: +an Everything bagel +an Egg bagel +lox spread +scallion cream cheese +vegetable cream cheese +fresh fruit platter +pastries platter +yogurt parfait The bagels were super large (seemed like double the size of a regular), with a nice exterior crips with a chewy interior; I enjoyed the lox spread, as it was nice and salty. The scallion cream cheese was okay, and the vegetable cream cheese was a little off-putting, as the finely-chopped veggies just didn't work. The fruit was fresh, but the pastries were a little stale. I really enjoyed the yogurt parfaits, as it was prepared with light vanilla yogurt, blueberries, and housemade granola - these were super yummy! Coffee was slightly bitter, but strong. +larger-sized bagels +lox spread +yogurt parfait +great for breakfast catering read more

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Great bagel place. Spent a number of days at Friendship Animal Hospital and would go here for breakfast bagel sandwiches. Very solid.

I really want to like this place as it's a convenient place to grab breakfast after my weekend SoulCycle classes, but every single time I've been here, I've been met with subpar customer service in that the employees are often rude, brash, and give you the impression that they're annoyed that you're there. In fairness, I'm only there on weekends during times that they're very busy, so perhaps it's different when they're slower. To give some specific examples: One time I went in and ordered and had a bottle of water in my hand (again, coming from a SoulCycle class). It happened to be the same brand of bottled water they sell in the store. In ordering, I didn't say "and this bottle of water," but happened to look down and noticed that the person at the register had added on the bottle of water to my bill without even acknowledging it. I let him know that I had brought in the water in my hand and while he removed the water from my bill, he seemed annoyed to do it. I couldn't tell if he just didn't believe me or was just annoyed to have to press a few more keys on the register, but it didn't leave a good impression from a customer service standpoint. I had not been back since, until today. This time, I preordered through Toast to have my order ready an hour from my order time to coincide with the end of my SoulCycle class. However, my SoulCycle class ended up getting cancelled. I, therefore, went into Bethesda Bagels and asked if I could get my order sooner vs. waiting until the original pickup time (which at this point was 45 minutes into the future). I was told that this was not possible as they were very busy and I had to keep my initial pickup time. I get it, sort of, as it's not their fault that I had initially requested the order at a different time... HOWEVER, people were actively walking in and ordering... AND people who placed orders after me online and had requested "now" pickup times were getting their orders... Was it REALLY impossible just to add my order to the queue to have it ready at some point before 45 minutes into the future? Nonetheless, I waited and 45 minutes later, had my order. I've likely gone here for the last time, but based on the crowds, seems like half of Bethesda likes this place, so losing one occasional customer will hurt them in no way. read more

If your ever craving a bagel sandwich, check this place out! They offer a variety of different bagel flavors and you can choose anyone to make your sandwich. No matter what sandwich you get, they are always packed, big and tasty. My usual is an Asiago Bagel w/ a fried egg w/ cheese and bacon and they make their bacon crispy (the way I like It) . They also have coffee and juice to compliment the sandwich and even "organic juices" as well. read more

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I popped into Bethesda Bagels for something for lunch. It's along the busy Bethesda avenue, and it was just the first thing I saw after leaving my garage that wasn't a chain. Walking in, there's a few fridges stocked with basic drinks -- sodas, juices, etc. -- and some standing area before you get to the counter. Sacrilege, I know, but I did not order a bagel: I got a reuben sandwich. Once you've placed your order, there's not really anywhere to stand and wait that isn't in the way -- I had people constantly shuffling past me, as well as other people waiting just trying to also get out of the way. The restaurant also has one of the worst cases of threshold amnesia among its customers -- I don't know what it is about the place, but in the few minutes I was there, I saw several people come in, and just freeze in the doorway, slackjawed, staring into space for a few moments, perhaps trying to figure out where to go, or I don't know -- but the layout of the restaurant doesn't make for a great waiting experience. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Worse, for some odd reason, it had to be 95 degrees in there, on a nice early-spring day where its really too warm for your coat, but you're still wearing it because you left the house with it. I don't want to be dramatic, but I actually felt overheated by the time I got my sandwich[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's no sitting area, and the few benches and what not along the street were occupied, so I actually wound up taking my sandwich on an errand, then going back to my care and eating it in the parking garage.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Don't judge me! It had only been about 10-15 minutes, so I don't think it affected it at all. (Also why I've got no pictures of it... ya'll don't wanna see a sandwich with the steering wheel behind it). The sandwich was pretty good. Not like mindblowingly good or anything, but a good, solid reuben. It was a bit on the greasy side, and the cheese was squeezed out of it, but otherwise, it was definitely a solid passing reuben. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I can't say much for the "ambiance" of the restaurant, but for a quick pop in to grab a sandwich, it isn't bad.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

DC area isn't known for bagels or pizza like NJ so I'm a tough customer. My daughter and I went on our shopping hall and tried this place that had a line to the door. The man who waited on us was so funny and nice they also played great music lol. We decided to share a bagel with tuna and I was happy we did,it was gigantic and very fresh! Can't wait to return. read more

Order always made correctly. Family who are from out of town always want to make a stop here! Great coffee, Great bagels, & AMAZING donuts!

Service is great! The bagels are top notch Great value I would put them up against any bagel shop here or New York!!! read more

- 1 Star I just picked up a pizza from the Bethesda location, and when I opened the foil, I was disgusted to find a cockroach on the pizza. It ran off before I could take a photo, but the damage was done. I work nearby and have ordered from here many times, including placing large catering orders (35+ pizzas for our end-of-year celebration). But after this, we will never order from or eat here again. This isn't just disappointing -- it's a serious health and sanitation issue. Absolutely unacceptable. Shame on you for letting conditions like this happen in a food establishment. Mousa Abdouni/ Ourisman Honda read more

A walkable distance from my hotel (Hyatt) for some morning provisions. They have several options of bagels, both sweet and savory. I went sweet with a cinnamon raisin bagel (toasted) and honey walnut raisin cream cheese. Very satisfying, tasty and well portioned for the price ($4.25). There are plenty of options na so might return again this week. read more

Bethesda Bagels - Cinnamon raisin bagel with cream cheese spread. - Bagels Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

We ordered bagels online and picked them up pretty on Sunday morning. The place was packed, so it was even hard to navigate myself to find a rack where pick-up orders were put. If you want to skip a long line, I suggest you should use order online ahead of time. The online order form offers a lot of choices to accommodate your needs, which is pretty nice. Also, there are only some outdoor tables to eat so you cannot sit and eat. While bagels were pretty shiny on the outside, they were pretty dry and tough rather than chewy. As honey walnut raisin cream cheese sounds unique, this cream cheese was overwhelmingly sweet and cinnamon. I barely tasted walnut or honey as it's just sugary sweet. The breakfast sandwich was a great size and okay, but it wasn't fresh at all, as eggs, sausage, and cheese were already cold. There are various bagels, sandwiches, and cream cheese, so you might find something interesting. The price is pretty affordable too. Just park at the public parking garage around this area. read more

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3.5-4* for hitting the spot and getting some much needed calories in me after a long bike ride. I wish they had seating inside but they're on the smaller side. I ended up scarfing down my bagel at the back of the shop (too cold to eat outside). What I got: Ham, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel - the ham, while not thick, is pretty good. I was happy to find out it wasn't the cheap, thin sandwich slices you get at the deli. The eggs in the bagel sandwich weren't that impressive. I appreciated the gooeyness of the cheese. (And I love how you have cheese options!) read more

Bethesda Bagels - Ham, egg, and cheese on an everything bagelo - Bagels Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Had to switch up and try their breakfast rolls and I'm definitely here to stay. Egg, avocado, cheddar cheese on a scooped toasted roll. I swear having my bread scooped is a game changer since I don't like too much bread. Food - Delicious, hot and freshly made. I'm gonna keep trying different things even if it's just the bread so I don't just stick to the same thing every time lol. Of course, I got the hot cocoa because ummm this will be my regular drink, oh just as a heads up, ONLY the Bethesda location serves Hot Cocoa at the moment since other locations currently do not. Customer Service - On point as always, hasn't disappointed yet. Took a little longer but was worth the wait! read more

Bethesda Bagels - Over-Medium Egg , Cheddar Cheese & Avocado On a Scooped Toasted Roll. - Bagels Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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If you're in a rush I highly recommend ordering and picking up - the location is very busy which is a testament to their popularity. The bagels are very good. I like that you can do add ons to their standard sandwhiches. We even got the special rainbow bagel which was delicious. Ordering could use some improvement here though. We had some dietary restrictions but the person i was ordering with would not let me state them without following his ordering process. I started saying it but he cut me off and started his standard line of questions. I can appreciate that people have their own way of doing things, but after i told him our restrictions he was annoyed with me and made a comment about how he had to start over. Otherwise the food was great, the process could maybe use some fine tuning. read more