My friend and I passed by the other day & decided to try it out. Omg the food was so good! I'm from the south, and this was the best chicken & waffles I've ever had. My friend is vegan & she was also super impressed by the vegan cream cheese. Such a nice surprise for us both! This is on my list of favs now! read more

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My go-to breakfast sandwich place near Inman Square. Bagel sandwiches are around $10 each, they are pretty fast to make your order (even though on weekend mornings there is always a line), and food is fresh, delicious, and filling. For vegans and those who can't have dairy, they also have a delicious vegan cheese and plant-based meat patties. We usually take our orders to-go but there are tables and seats both inside and outside the store if customers need. read more

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The bagels were so good and the staff was so friendly! My iced vanilla latte was delicious too :) read more

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Food and drink is consistently amazing. The bagels are so delicious. The staff are incredibly friendly. 10/10.

I went to the BROOKLYN BAGEL FACTORY this morning. Everything was delicious from the sesame bagel and cream cheese along with my coffee. This was a superior visit. Staff is very friendly and considerate. Inside and outside is beautiful. I love the NEON in the windows and seating area was perfectly clean. I'll be back, to terminate another breakfast. You should too. read more

I'm usually wary of bagel spots because I hate the disappointment of paying over $10 to get a bagel sandwich that barely has any fillings. Thankfully Brooklyn Bagel Factory does not disappoint! Their bagel sandwich fillings are as thick as the bagel itself. I decided to try the Brattle Square ($11.99) which came with a thick spread of cream cheese on both halves, lox, capers, tomato, cucumbers, red onion, and alfalfa sprouts. The sandwich was so hefty that it could easily be split between two people. I loved how the bagel was dense and chewy with a nice bready flavor. The fillings were fresh and the lox portion was generous! read more

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I remember first seeing the signage for this place months ago and being excited to try it, glad I could finally stop by! We came here on a Sunday for lunch and the space was still decently busy. There was a line waiting for food and a small one for ordering, but we got our food pretty quickly nonetheless and managed to grab a table inside as well. The menu is pretty extensive and it was a bit difficult to choose what I wanted, but I settled on one of their smoked fish creations on an everything bagel. I found the bagel itself to be pretty good, but not super standoutish. The spread and filling of the sandwich was filling and I was definitely stuffed by the end. The mix of flavors with arugula and the smoked salmon itself was pretty delicious. I would say that they could've cut the sandwich in half - it was super messy to eat and started falling apart by the end. Overall, I enjoyed my visit. A little pricy, but a decent bagel spot nonetheless - I would be willing to come back to try some of their other sandwiches and maybe a drink next time as well! read more

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I thought the build-your-own bagel sandwich was quite tasty! It wasn't too greasy and had a good amount of bacon and egg (they didn't skimp). I would say the coffee was a bit weak, I'd probably skip this next time and get a latte from Bom Do nearby. The service was great, super speedy. I will definitely come back! read more

Got my standard: BEC on onion bagel untoasted. Perfection! Bagel super good, really chewy just how I like them! Husband got a breakfast sandwich and also really enjoyed it. We also got a (giant. Seriously bigger than Costco) pistachio muffin. Tasted oddly lemon-y but very good nonetheless. Easy for 2 people to share over coffee. Service was super quick too! read more

Love it! Friendly neighborhood joint with great bagels and fun coffee. Lots of creative menu options, and don't forget the tots!

Great variety of menu options, especially the gluten free option. Bagel sandwich was good and I appreciated the Cholula on the table for some added spice. The service was very fast and the ambiance was chill. We will definitely come back! read more

I just recovered from a three day plague in which no solid food could enter my body cause I was so sick. This was the first non liquid food to enter my stomach in 72 hours, and it was the best bagel I've ever had. I saw the heavens. read more

Bagels do not seem fresh. I bought a half dozen and they weee moldy within two days. Will Not be returning read more

Food is amazing, location is perfect if you're in Cambridge and want another breakfast option besides certain coffee shops. The negative reviews are wild; yes the shop gets overwhelmed if you go on a weekend morning. Not sure why more people don't just order ahead and pick up! I will always recommend this place. Stop in and try for yourself. Bonus: vegan and vegetarian options galore!!!! read more

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The bagels were fresh and delicious, but they were having major technical difficulties (espresso machine and card reader) the day I went so they were a bit overwhelmed. Had a great vegan selection! read more

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Went during opening week! I love the owner and a big fan of his other restaurants. There is a huge variety of sandwiches so you can find anything you like here. The coffee is spectacular and they have a fabulous machine. Service was incredible and as there were a few startup issues, the owner was kindly understanding of any feedback and took it with stride while catering to the needs of his customers! Would come back here to support him. Also the bagels are fire, we come weekly to grab it and jalapeño spread to eat through the week. read more

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Drove all the way from Lynn and it was way worth the drive. Bagels were excellent and all ingredients were fresh and tasty. I'll definitely be back! read more

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The food is incredible! Everything is made fresh. The bagel sandwiches are so hardy they are big enough for 2 people. (but you probably won't want to share your sandwich). Have you ever eaten something so good that when you are finished eating it you're mad cause it's all gone? Well that how I feel about their sandwiches.They offer lots of vegan and vegetarian options as well. And the PIZZA'S oh my gosh, and the tater tots- AMAZING!!! Especially the Truffle Parmesan tots Their menu is extensive which means the chances are excellent that you will find something for everyone in your family to enjoy.- please don't get me started about their pastries-FABULOUS!!! The muffins are HUGE and DELICIOUS- the Banana Walnut is my favorite. Their croissants are outstanding.- Now I'm getting hungry! The service is excellent. The owner is a nice, genuine and caring. I'm greeted with a smile every time I enter this store. The service is fantastic! I love having this store in my neighborhood it makes me feel like I'm home. read more

Brooklyn Bagel Factory - This is their #9 Salmon, cream cheese, alfalfa sprouts, tomato, purple onion , capers on a plain bagel. - Bagels Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Misjudged this place on my first visit and really glad I went back for a second try. To be honest, the bagels are pretty average. If you simply want the best bagel you can get in the area, I would probably recommend Turenne or Bagelsaurus first as these bagels are a little more bready. However, here it's all about the bagel sandwiches. They have a huge variety of creative and interesting bagel sandwiches, including an anchovy special! I especially appreciated that they have 5+ different vegan sandwiches. I had the Magnolia Avenue which was stuffed with two vegan breakfast sausage patties, vegan cheddar, arugula, tomato, jalapeno, barbecue sauce, hummus, and vegan spread. It was so tasty and filling! The jalapeno added a great kick. I think the vegan breakfast sausage might even be homemade because I didn't recognize it as any plant-based sausage I've bought, and the patties were huge! The vegan cream cheese is tofu-based. All the spreads are made in-house. Inside it is a classic NY deli vibe. The person assisting us (Gagandeep I think) was super friendly and a great salesperson. Overall I will definitely come back, especially for the creative bagel sandwiches! read more

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Originally from New York, and a bagel fanatic, I (along with my family) had eagerly been awaiting the opening of a bagel place close to our home. From the first day, it was obvious that the environment is welcoming and that there is a true desire to be a neighborhood cafe. The owner is always friendly and conversational, and it is apparent that he tries to think of ways to infuse some personality into his shop ("Bollywood Sundays"). Gaggan (sp?) who works behind the register is incredibly gracious and friendly. I have now become a regular and if he sees me across the street, he starts my order, which brings me back to my days of living in Manhattan. And though you are given a number with your order, you never feel like just a number. They make every effort to get to know their customers. And they are incredibly sweet with my toddler. The bagels are good and fresh as are the spreads. The pastries are ridiculously large, and (unfortunately for my hips) very tasty. They offer other food, but I am really there for the bagel. I'm surprised to see a review talking about skimping, because that has not been my experience. I always have to ask for less cream cheese. Overall, a welcome addition to the neighborhood! read more

I would more give this place 4.5 out of 5 stars. The layout of this place is a little confusing and very cramped. People were standing ready for orders where people walk in so there was confusion as to who had already ordered. There is a lightly funky smell in the air, from the cheese I hope. They had many sandwich options and the bagel was good. They were sold out of everything bagels so I got a sesame bagel with light amount of seeds (I like more seeds but it still tasted good). The inside of the bagel was not really toasted, even though I asked for extra dark. But it was still definitely toasted. The cream cheese is dense and yummy. The bagel exterior had a good amount of crunch and the inside was chewy and soft and airy. Honestly this bagel is a really good choice for this area. With a tea (ginger tumeric no sugar no milk) my total was $8.49 and then tip from the iPad. I took mine to go and enjoyed the bagel in a park. read more

This place is my partner and Is favorite place! It's walkable, open later than a lot of cafes (3pm most days) and just frankly a fantastic atmosphere. I always order their chais and Inman square bagel and my friends who are Vegan swear by it!! The man at the counter most days is so sweet and I love being a regular!! LGBTQ friendly! Everyone should stop by on Sundays cause it's Bollywood music day! See you soon Brooklyn Bagel Factory, Sincerely Not the Sarah who left the last review but the Sarah who often gets chais!! read more

After being tired of typical major chain hotel breakfast, I decided to walk a bit within Cambridge and look for a good bagel place. Brooklyn Bagel factory has all the charm of a unique place. It looks rather messy, but clean. I ordered a smoked salmon bagel and a coffee. The bagel was good, good salmon and generous spread. The coffee was rather forgettable. An unpleasant service experience: In this place you other your food by a counter, pay and the same person gives you the food on a bag, then your seat yourself, eat your food and place the trash on a container. The "service" your receive is punching your order and handing you the food. You serve yourself the coffee. While paying, you get one of these pads that have pre populated "% Tip" amounts. I decided for a 15% tip (way too much I thought, but...) and the person by the counter said "now I can retire". I thought his tone was rather sarcastic. read more

I'm not familiar with the BBF and if it's a chain or not, but I decided to stop by to at least taste what the coffee was like. It seemed a little darker than is usual in Boston and was perfectly fine but not exceptional. I got the Agassiz bagel sandwich since it sounded like a lighter sort of meal than some of the other options. When I tried to eat it while walking, it was too jam-packed and slippery to do so, which is totally fine. Not everything needs to be edible while mobile. But when I got home and tried to really eat it, I was genuinely repulsed by how much sauce had been slathered on, to the extent that I could hardly taste anything else, including the bagel, which the sauce had infused. I haven't traveled around enough to know if North America is relatively different in how much sauce people generally on stuff, but this sandwich unfortunately just reminded me why I thought I hated coleslaw for most of my life until I had a bowl of it which wasn't just flavorless cabbage dunked in a vat of mayonnaise. I ended up tossing most of this bagel after scraping off the gunk did little to reduce the over-flavoring of the sauce. Very disappointing. The man who helped me was friendly and engaging, which was nice for a change in Boston. Felt like you could make conversation there if you wanted to. Maybe the other bagels are better, but when they're ten dollars, I probably won't try the food here again. Please make a change to have less sauce, guys! read more

Drive by all the time and finally stopped as I had a craving for a bagel and egg sandwich. The bagel was pretty good, but the fried egg was a microwaved not hot enough item ala Dunkin' Donuts. I thought this place would be more like a real deli that would cook to order. Also - the coffee wasn't hot enough and pretty meh. read more

FANTASTIC..... let me start off by saying I barely ever eat bread never mind bagels but man o man I can eat one of these every day, I totally for got there was a bagel because there was so much of everything else to ration out the thick bread I don't normally like. This bagelwich melted in my mouth. read more

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I have been waiting for Brooklyn Bagel Factory to open for a long time. I know the owner has been putting a lot of time and passion into this shop and it looks very vibrant! I only had the chance to get a coffee here and tasted great! There is a lengthy menus of options from pastry to bagels to pizzas. I will get to those soon and will update this review. Welcome to the neighborhood! read more

Ordered the Philly cheesesteak on a waffle and the peppers and onions weren't sautéed. Partner ordered bagel breakfast sandwich and said it was sub par. read more

love this place!! got the inman sq sandwich again. hit just the spot. the ambiance is neighborhood proper bagel place vibe and always feels clean and home-y. nice service too, feels welcoming and polite read more

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The bagels are OK they get $10 for salmon spread that is positively horrible. It tasted like beef jerky.

No qualms about the bagels. It was a good option previously for my girlfriend (who is gluten-free) and me before this past weekend, one of the only games in town to offer both options. Came in at the end of the usual Saturday AM rush. Waited 20 minutes in line before being acknowledged by staff, not a problem. When another customer in line asked why nobody had been served, the response to us was "We don't need your orders," before walking away. Quality is not worth the hassle -- plenty of other just-as-good options in the area. Will not be returning. read more

Quick friendly and hot cafe drinks. Biggest plus here for me is that they use Boars head Turkey! If I'm getting a Turkey sandwich it's nice to know it's quality. Got an everything bagel which was yummy. read more

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Expensive and mediocre. Dense not chewy. If you want good bagels, the best I have had are at the NY Bagel Place in Framingham. Those are the best in the area. I am a New York Jew. I know my bagels. These so called Brooklyn bagels is an insult to Brooklyn. They are just white bread in a circle. Also better and closer to Cambridge is Wicked Bagel in Lexington. Better and also way cheaper. Forget this place Charging what they do is nuts. Dunkin Donuts are better bagels read more

This was my second and last visit to Brooklyn Bagel Factory. A few months ago I stopped in with friends to try a steamed bagel sandwich. The priced were not updated on their laminated menus, nor on the chalkboard menu and I was overcharged for a truly terribly tasting bagel sandwich. Today I thought I'd give this place another try so I stopped in with other friends and it was deja vu. I was again overcharged because they still haven't updated their prices. Thankfully the food is not good so I won't regret not coming back! read more

Food is excellent - locally sourced ingredients, hearty, HEARTY sandwiches, extremely reasonable prices for what you get. Loaded bagel sandwiches are messy, def not very walk and eatable, but if you take a moment and sit down and eat, it's tasty and very filling and you won't need another meal for ages. Could easily eat this over two meals, which makes the price even more of a great deal. Bagels are delicious, nice chew. Family run, staff is fast and owner is attentive and friendly, asking folks if they're enjoying their food after they're served and looking for feedback. Love that they have Bollywood Sundays. Great soda selection! Really enjoyed the apple soda. Love that they have real sugar cola. Fun ambiance, this is a new staple spot for us! read more

I was so excited to see pictures of the Chicago style deep dish pizza in their window and in the menu. I ordered three of them for my family. What they served looked nothing like the pictures. More like a poor version of a Dominos pizza. Very thick bread base, very little sauce and a thick layer of cheese. I couldn't finish a slice of this odd pizza. I gave them two stars because they were friendly when I picked them up. The pizza is really one star. read more

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I was a huge fan of Brooklyn bagel and would come multiple times per week but lately they have been skimping on everything. The cream cheese is spread so thin and doesn't even cover the entire bagel. The bagel isn't toasted and the prices aren't low enough to receive so no little. read more

Brooklyn Bagel Factory - Bagels Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

It's really a coin toss, they are either OK or not great. Try bagelsaurus on mass Avenue much better.

Nice people, clean location. But clear your whole day to come here because you will wait at least 45 min for a bagel ... or order online ... it's now been 50 min... and I asked and the guy said "oh I think someone picked it up" um no you yell every number out impossible. Never coming back read more

Love this place! Great medium roast drip coffee and delicious caf and decaf espresso drinks. The bagels are tasty and they do NOT skimp on the toppings. The pastries are delicious too. Hell, even the pizza is pretty good! I go here more often than I should, definitely recommend it. read more