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.

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.

I love warmed up cheesy bagels. And Call Your Mother's Jetski bagel is unbeatable!…read more It is on the rather pricy side but no other bagel place can compare. Highly recommend.

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.

I was craving bagels for breakfast. After seeing the IG post of the MOCO show, that Neals were…read morerated #1. The store is small. Its clean and organized. Friendly staff. They have the usual bagel flavors. I got a jalapeño cheddar bagel with egg cheese and bacon. Kinda expensive $8. Excited and hungry to try. My bagel tasted bland. I was expecting spicy and a cheesy bagel. The bagel did taste fresh and like it was made in house, it needs seasoning. However im try again. The employees are very fast and friendly. Ill try again with a different flavor and try their cream cheese.

Great bagels, quality ingredients, and friendly service…read more I'm glad I'm here twice now for my standard bagel order: Nova lox on an everything bagel, twice toasted, light on the cream cheese with capers, onions, lettuce, and tomato. Both times they've gotten my order right and the quality has been top-notch. Check them out if you're in the area.

History of Present Indulgence: Wife and I came for breakfast…read moreafter dropping our dog off at Germantown Veterinary Clinic. This was our first visit. Physical Exam: Food - I ordered the special four cheese bacon bagel that they had on special with tomato and scallion cream cheese. My wife got a plain bagel with scallion cream cheese. It was all impressively reminiscent of a NY bagel. Great density, chew, and crust. The cream cheese was administered generously. Ambiance - The establishment presents as a classic New York bodega with a deli counter layout -- compact, no-frills, and entirely appropriate for its intended function. Great place if you want something with quick service and great food. Service - Quick, functional, and to the point. No complications noted. Assessment: A neighborhood gem and so thankful we stumbled upon it. Royal Bagel Bakery delivers an authentically New York bagel experience in an otherwise unlikely corner of Germantown, Maryland. One downside is they got very plain coffee, but it's the type of place where I'm looking at the coffee purely as fuel, and nothing more. Plan It's so far away but I definitely will try to go again next time I'm nearby. Specialty bagel was a phenomenal choice. Gotta try their cakes next time, which looked crazy good.

Can't say enough about this bagel and bakery. The generously portioned sandwiches are delicious,…read morethe variety is impressive, the staff speedily handles the rush. My nova bagel with all the trimmings was nearly flawless There's very limited and basic indoor seating and some outdoor tables if the weather is nice. But the focus is on the baked goods. My little joy was bringing my grandson up close to the large glass case so he could look at the delectable offerings. Maybe the start of a tradition?

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.

Huge selection of fresh bagels. Flavors or varieties you don't find anywhere else. There are about…read morenine kinds of cream cheese spreads from sweet to savory. They have bagel breakfast sandwiches and French toast. Not only that, They make deli sandwiches and wraps as well. There are three standup tables in the middle of the room if you want to eat your bagel while in the shop and keep your car clean. Service is pretty quick and the shop does a brisk business with lots of customers coming in. Self serve coffee in hot carafes feature straight coffee and hazelnut. The coffee is above average in quality. Yesterday bagels are really cheap, heck if you buy a half dozen fresh bagels, tomorrow they will already be a day old. So you can buy tomorrow's bagels today basically.

The good news is that the bagels are made in-house and there's a nice variety available. I had a…read moretoasted everything bagel this morning with hummus. The bagel was crunchy on the outside, but soft (and not doughy) on the inside. The hummus was creamy and flavorful. Overall, an excellent bagel. Sadly, that's followed up by the bad news. The bad news is that the coffee was terrible. Weak, not much flavor. I did something I have not done with coffee - I threw it out. For $3.89 for a large cup at a bagel shop, I expected more. Just awful. I don't know if it was the brand of coffee or just a bad batch. There's half and half available, but no other milk/non-dairy options. There are 4 very small tables in the place for standing only. Based on pictures I've seen on Yelp, they used to have a few tables there for sitting. I came today hoping to sit for a few minutes and enjoy a bagel with coffee. Not here. Finally, I ordered and the person who prepared my bagel called out my number and put the bag on the counter. I checked my ticket, confirmed the number, went to take it and another worker (the guy who took my order) ran over, grabbed the bag, asked me for the number and told me it wasn't mine. Then he asked the other person what the number was, she said my number and then he dropped the bag on the counter and told me I could take it. Weird experience. There were only two people waiting for orders at the time - not a huge opportunity for a mixup. Just weird. So, I recommend the place for take-out but skip the cup of Joe. And don't expect smiling faces behind the counter. (Even if you tip the guy like I did.)

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.

My son, Mike, requested Goldberg's NY Bagels for his birthday family gathering. I have to say that…read morethey were delicious. Service was great, I walked in and was warmly greeted. They have some unusual bagel flavors and the French toast is my new favorite flavor. It really tastes like a piece of French toast. I bought sesame, everything flavor, pumpernickel, French toast, and a bialy. Everyone loved their bagels. I also bought lox spread, scallion cream cheese, and plain cream cheese. The spreads were really tasty. But, they didn't have a huge amount in stock. Prices were reasonable. It is a clean and well organized restaurant with tables and seats, incase you want to enjoy your meals there. They have a variety of sandwich choices as well. It was very nice and I would go back for more bagels and spreads. I apologize I was so busy organizing and hosting that I forgot to take pictures.

I don't understand the poor reviews. The only problem with this place is it's busy, which means…read morethey're successful. The bagels were good and they checked to make sure our order was correct when paying. Will certainly come back.

The bagels and baked goods here are good, and the staff is generally pleasant. On those two alone,…read morethis place deserves your business. But there's a pattern here that keeps me from giving a higher rating, and today it crossed a line. For a spot charging $7+ for a bagel with cream cheese, the policy of charging extra for a to-go cup with ice and a lid has always felt petty. Today it got worse. I asked for an extra cup & lid for ice before being rung up, and the employee wrongly assumed I wanted a simple water cup. When I clarified, instead of extending a small courtesy to a regular customer, he stopped and ran a separate credit card transaction for $2.65, the full price of a beverage, for an empty cup. I had already paid for my bottled beverage. It's not solely about the money. It's about what that gesture communicates to your customer. A $0.25 cup given as a goodwill gesture goes a long way. A separate $2.65 charge for an empty cup does the opposite. The food and early open time will keep bringing me back. But management should keep in mind that it's the small things that turn regulars into occasional visitors.