I've placed an online order here a couple times and they make the order so close to pickup to be fresh that if you show up early, your food may not be ready. These don't compare to NY bagels, but they're still a pretty solid bagel option. I've ordered individual bagels as well as a bagel sandwich, and the bagels are soft and chewy. The sandwich is a pretty good size and makes for a filling meal. read more

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This place has great bagels. Customize it the way you want and it's quick service. Recommend preordering ahead of time. Coffee choices are limited but it has a neat little sitting area inside and outside. read more

Love this place! Good service, delicious sandwiches yumm! The original with bourbon brown sugar gravlax. Best bagel lox and cream cheese sandwich I ever had! My husband had the gold rush burrito and was happy with his choice. We will definitely make this our go to spot when we're in the area! read more

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Cutest shop, all the seating is at bars stool height so not perfect for like a group maybe. Awesome service, DELIGHTFUL bagel, very decently priced. See receipt. Also got a little limade, OOO refreshing and delicious. And they give you a whole freaking pickle instead of a quarter spear like other places. Honestly, just a great experience with the staff, quick, delicious, reasonable price. I would go again and again. read more

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Amazing bagel. From Maine this is the best I have had yet in DC especially if you look for a firmer bagel. Really good, I got an egg and cheese and tomato on an everything. Absolutely great. I got a latte too and the size was great and espresso was really nice. I have had 2 in the week that I've been here. Super friendly staff, it's worth mentioning. Clearly everyone loves the place, and Bob Ross tutorials were playing so I can imagine why. Nice outdoor seating sect as well with a smaller inside. I'd take it to go if you could. read more

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Great bagel sandwiched! Frezh squeezed OJ is delicious. They also offer knishes at breakfast. read more

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$8 for a substantial breakfast bagel sandwich?! Sign me up. The bagel was toasted perfectly and wasn't dense. I probably would try the bacon one next time since I wasn't the biggest fan of the sausage. It was super cute to sit at the counter. Service was fast and great too. read more

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A solid if unspectacular Jewish-style deli. I recently went here for lunch with a friend to check Buffalo and Bergen out. Buffalo and Bergen is small inside, with room for 15 people max to sit. It is also loud, compounded by music, and hard to have a conversation without raised voices. I ordered the pastrami sandwich and matza ball soup and split a potato knish with butter and parsley. All of the food was delivered to our table in a timely manner. I was underwhelmed by everything I ordered. The matza ball soup needed more flavor-I could not taste any chicken in the stock or duck fat in the matza balls. The lemongrass stock combined with the lemon slices overwhelmed anything else I might have tasted. The matza balls were a nice size and classic "sinkers" (very dense). The potato knish tasted like it came out of a package (even if it was house-made), and needed more onion flavor. The parsley and butter did not add to the knish. The pastrami portion size for the price ($19.50) was a bit on the small side. The pastrami needed a bit more fat and the coleslaw would have been better served on the side. However, I enjoyed and appreciated the deli mustard and pickle on the side. read more

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As someone who grew up on Connecticut and New York bagels finding a good bagel in DC has been a challenge. A friend recommended Buffalo & Bergen and I'm so glad he did! The Rude Socialist is now my go-to bagel on the weekend (which is usually when I treat myself to a bagel for breakfast). In addition their latkas are amazing!! Cannot say enough about them. When my CT and NY friends came to town they all loved not only the names of the bagels but the bagels themselves. If you are from the Tristate or New England area and missing your bagel, this is the spot. read more

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I love a bagel, especially on vacation so I was super excited to try Buffalo and Bergen. They even have a vegan cream cheese! Upon ordering, though I was told that all of the bagels have an egg wash, so that was disappointing. I'm happy they told me and decided to have a glass of champagne at the bar counter. I only rate it four stars because they wouldn't sell me a tub of the vegan cream cheese! It looked like they sell the regular, but sadly not the vegan one. read more

Loved the ambiance and the food. Was amazing with a great/friendly staff. It was my first trip to DC and if I ever return I will be coming back here. read more

Buffalo & Bergen - Capitol Hill - Bacon egg and cheese with an everything bagel - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Overall an okay experience. We ordered two bagel sandwiches online around 11:15 with an expected pickup time of 11:45. When we arrived at the pickup time, we were told that the wait was over an hour with no explanation and given no update as to when our order would be ready. Didn't receive our food until 12:15. One of the bagels was wrong, but knowing how long the wait was, we just went with it. Seating was extremely limited with several large groups taking majority of the chairs outside. Food was as expected but thought we'd get more bacon given that it was $4 to add it to each bagel. We also never received our side of chips. Probably could find a faster and cheaper bagel shop but the interior/location was pretty cool. read more

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Re-visited a 2nd time and it was a bit busier (had to wait a little to find seats together), music was a little louder, and this time I didn't have a friendly chat with a neighboring breakfast eater. I tried the deconstructed Breakfast Bandit (which I liked) and took the wheat bagel home to eat later. My husband had the B's Knees and he says he enjoyed it. I do wish they had pumpernickel bagels but what they have IS good. read more

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Food was delicious. Enjoyed our breakfast sandwiches. Ambiance was unique, felt like a 50's diner mixed with a bar. Service was kind and quick, only thing is that the tips went up to 30% which was different but fair enough. I suggest a visit if you are looking for a quick place to eat and want some more unique food. Thanks for some great food! read more

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My favorite bagel spot in all of dc! Always great food and drinks and staff are always friendly!

This remains one of my favorite places for breakfast in DC. The staff is wonderful, the patio is gorgeous on nice days, and the food has never disappointed! This time around I got the Cheezus Has Risen... YUM! It was exactly what I wanted and the perfect serving size. Can't wait for next time (which will inevitably be... soon). read more

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This neighborhood gem is one for the books! We stopped here ahead of our Capitol tour on Monday to grab a bite. I have never had a bagel so light and airy before. Esther was so kind and gracious with us and helped us with ordering. I chose the egg, cheese meat with an everything bagel and side of cream cheese ($8) my parents ordered the Body Count on an everything bagel ($13) We were so surprised that a bagel could be soooo good! If you are in DC and want a New York made bagel this is your place! Trust me! read more

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Delicious food, truly. Excellent staff, attentive and they go out of their ways to serve you with kindness. It is a small place, so they should put a sign on the door that no dogs are allowed inside. They have outdoors sitting, so the person with a dog should remain OUTSIDE. Today, there was a huge dog inside, shaking his bugs all over the place where people are eating. Please!,! People with animals understand that other people may have allergies, asthma or afraid of a barking tiger. Be considerate with others and do not bring them inside of a small place. This Cafe/Restaurant is a little jewel and you make it yikies with your unwanted pet. read more

Placed my online order for pickup and it wasn't ready until 10-15 minutes after. Decided to pick up some iced coffee and it was strong but way overpriced for what I got, the coffee cup even wasn't filled up all the way! But, the staff were really nice and attentive when I had some questions about my order. As far as the bagels go, the fillings were great but the actual bagels were tough to chew and a little dry for my taste. read more

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Visited 8/2/24. Have to give a big shoutout for the service here. Everyone was attentive and they have some good options between ordering at an electronic kiosk, at a check out, or at the counter with a waiter. I got a bacon egg and cheese on an everything bagel. While this wasn't the best breakfast sandwich on a bagel that I've had, it was still really solid. The place itself is super cute too with an old-school soda shop style countertop and lots of outdoor seating. read more

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What a start to the day. Buffalo & Bergen never misses. Today was one of those mornings when I didn't want to get out of bed, so I treated myself to breakfast and had it delivered. I ordered the three potato crispy latkes w/ bourbon applesauce and peppered crème fraîche-- pure perfection. Then came the breakfast wrap loaded w/ scrambled egg, pepper jack, spinach, griddled steak, pico, and salsa--never disappoints! And to wash it down? An Americano w/ bourbon vanilla syrup that should honestly be illegal before noon-- so smooth! And thennn... I had the second half for dinner. Win-win. Don't walk, run to Buffalo & Bergen for breakfast. read more

Charming retro diner vibes with counter seating inside and some tables outside. I stopped in for brunch with a group of five around 10:30am on a Sunday and it wasn't too crowded but it definitely picked up later in the morning. We tried a variety of bagel sandwiches and wraps and everything was delicious. I had the Breakfast Bandit which was everything a breakfast bagel should be. They apparently ship their bagels in fresh from NY! read more

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A short walk from where I was staying, I got there right at open, and already there were people getting comfy inside. First impression from this alone, this place is good. It has a very hometown diner feel. The staff greets you when you walk in and they are all very friendly. The bartender was keeping the conversations flowing while also running out orders. Everything is fresh made, and the wait was shorter than I expected. My bagel was both crunchy and oh so soft inside. Just the first bite made me realize why they were so busy. The veggie cream cheese had nice sized chunks of veggies, which added to the everything bagel experience. Also ordered the French toast bagel. paired with the maple pecan cream cheese, and I'm hard pressed to tell you which one I enjoyed more. read more

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This location of Buffalo & Bergen has always been a great experience for me. I normally do takeout since this place is located in a residential neighborhood and parking can be a challenge. They normally are consistent with their customer service and the quality of their bagel sandwiches. I love their breakfast bagel sandwiches, however, their cheesesteak bagel sandwich is absolutely delicious. They have outdoor seating which I've noticed people love and, seems to be a casual go-to spot for locals on weekends. Overall a great bagel sandwich experience. I will continue to visit because their food and customer service is exceptional. Give them a try. read more

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You must visit this amazing and delicious bagel shop. Everything looked mouthwatering and the options we chose were so good! The sandwiches are huge so if you want to try many then I'd say split a few with friends. So good! read more

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Good local choice for bagels or other breakfast option. They open 2 hours earlier than their neighbor competition upstairs at (8 vs 10) Junction Bistro. Great location and tasty bagels. No blueberry on the menu (my fave) so went with an everything bagel toasted. Cool option for light, normal, and extra toasting. Tasty. They do have free wifi. This could be a great work spot especially outside on a nice day. They have a computer to place your order inside. I saw people order ahead. Good local option with lots of competition also worth trying. read more

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I have loved this place, and my love has been rewarded. Where else can you forget a knish that you paid for, and then come back a week later, and they remembered. If you love this place, they will love you back - with knishes. And, to be complete, the ingredients and prep are always on point - always fresh. read more

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Caveat vegan All of the bagels, and all of their other breads except for the tortilla, are egg-washed. They told my friend and me that we could've called ahead and they would make bagels without the egg wash, but since the website didn't mention this I didn't know that I needed to call. Ironically, their vegan spread is actually really good. We enjoyed it on a tortilla. I guess next time we'll know to call ahead to get a bagel that isn't egg-washed. read more

A great spot to get a bagel! The people who work here were super friendly and helpful in suggesting what bagel to get. Ultimately, I was so overwhelmed with the delicious looking menu, I went with a safe bet-- everything bagel with egg, bacon, cheese. There's not a ton of seating, but probably 15-20 seats and a few tables outside. I sat at a barstool by the window and read my kindle as I ate my delicious, homemade bagel. It was a glorious morning! Ps- my Apple Maps could not find this place. If you're having trouble, find the equally delicious restaurant called Junction, go down the stairs and to the left and you'll see it on your left. read more

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Stopped by Buffalo & Bergen for a latte and breakfast sandwich before heading to nearby Union Station. I ordered from their kiosk since there was a line at the register. My hot drinks came out quickly. I ordered an oat milk latte but it tasted a bit burned. My bagel sandwich was delicious: scrambled eggs, crispy bacon strips, and melted pepper jack cheese squished between a toasted everything bagel. My fiancé ordered steak in his breakfast sandwich and I can confirm that it was equally delicious. I appreciate the fast, friendly service. The nostalgic decor is also really cute! read more

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Sometimes you find yourself walking around the tidal basin admiring the cherry blossoms and war memorials. Sure, this is pleasant, but it can be even better with a bagel from Buffalo and Bergen in your hand, as I discovered for myself recently. The bagels come in a huge variety of flavors you don't get most other places, and there are plenty of ways you can really amplify your bagel experience (think knishes! You really don't find those around here). The bagels themselves are tasty and the egg and cheese, of course, leave nothing to be desired. Ordering pickup was a smooth, quick experience, ensuring I could make get that bagel was in my hand asap. Highly suggest, strolling the tidal basin or not! read more

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I did take out. Brisket, pastrami sandwich, latkes, and matzo ball soup. I've never had brisket with zero flavor. The soup was decent. The pastrami sandwich was good but note $19.50 good. Nor was it a large sandwich to justify the price. The latkes were good as well. The atmosphere is super cute and diner inspired. But I don't go to eat vibes. read more

Buffalo & Bergen has the smallest and stalest bagels I have tasted in a decade. Everything not bagel adjacent was fine. I just can't get over how hard and stale their bagels are! Grew up with yummy bagels in NYC and am so sad after this. read more

We went here for the first time a couple days ago. We both had bagels with smoked salmon (plus cream cheese & onions & capers), & they were delicious. The guy we ordered from asked us if we wanted the bagels toasted & we said yes. The toasting was a big plus! The seating options here are unusual. When the weather is good, there's plenty of outside seating that works really well. When it's too cold to be outside, though, the only places to sit are at the counter or at what I'll call a narrow free-standing counter. There are stools to sit on at both counters. I wish there were traditional tables with chairs (with backs on them). read more

Buffalo & Bergen - Capitol Hill - Bagel with smoked salmon - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

legally obligated to try every bagel place in the 'hood and this spot was the only one calling my name aside from the iconic call your mother - I loved the iPad order option and how fast the service was - the place is so cute, has a diner vibe with homemade sodas but also a fully stacked aesthetic bar - I ordered the old bay bagel which I've never seen before as an option, it was so insanely good and seasoned. the seasame seeds added a crunchy texture which helped the fact that the bagel wasn't very toasted/lacked the crunchy outter layer and soft inside im looking for - I got jalapeño cream cheese which was bomb. it had huge slices of jalapeño in it and did not taste grocery store bought (so if it is, they fooled me). however, I do wish they loaded her up more....no one is shocked w that critic read more

Buffalo & Bergen - Capitol Hill - Old bay bagel with jalapeño cream cheese - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love my favorite barista Jimmy wholesome bar manager Michael had a great establishment is so old-fashioned and welcome vibes and scenery is a place that you would want to come see every day and they have a great south Philly san read more

Capitol Hill location is great with classic retro design inside and outdoor seating with umbrellas or heat lamps outside. Friendly service and extra fun to sit at the counter with a loaded bloody mary or one of their delicious fancy flavored coffees (recommend pineapple upside-down latte). You can build your own sandwich for breakfast or lunch - if you are not in a bagel mood, get a wrap or knish! The ingredients and add-ons are fresh and tasty. read more

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Good selection of different bagels and sandwiches , but do not get the Thai tea or matcha. Made out of powder that doesn't taste anything like it should, and couldn't finish my drinks. Also got my garlic bagel lightly toasted and all the garlic pieces were burnt. Service is good read more

The bagel sandwiches are all they're cracked up to be (and yes, that is a well deserved egg pun).

Bagels are extremely small and are not normal sized bagels. They are miniature bagels and definitely not worth the price charged. The sandwich I ordered looked like an appetizer and was barely the size of my palm. They are good but you can visit any other bagel shop or supermarket for regular sized bagels and bagel sandwiches. read more