Tucked into a strip mall (rubbing elbows with the likes of a Foodtown, Dunkin and Taco Bell, among…read moreothers) - the humble and tiny Metro Bagels has been going strong for years now. You walk inside and it's got enough 'stuff' to fill a Costco but it's not much bigger than your living room. Cases of soft drinks about to topple over in that corner, lighters and Alka-Seltzer in another corner... you get the idea. (If you have too much time to look around you'll eventually notice those grills tops probably haven't had a proper deep cleaning since Beyoncé competed on Star Search in the early 90's.) As for the bagels? A good dozen flavors/options. They're a wee bit smaller and pricier than the local competition. (And yes, for a town as small as North Arlington - there's an absurd amount of bagel joints.) They have a nice snap and decent flavor. Maybe my favorite part of waiting for my food is checking out the "celebrity gourmet sandwich board" on the back wall. My teen kids might know/recognize 'Dolly Parton' and the 'Sly Stallone' but... Omar Sharif?! And how can you not you appreciate "The President" - vague enough that both Repubs and Dems can 'reach across the aisle' to order it and no arguments or recalls would be necessary. In NA (locals never actually say "North Arlington", now you know!) my favorite bagel place is Sam's. Sadly Metro would be my least fave of the crop. The gentleman behind the counter (the owner?) is really friendly. (And there's a parking lot - which gets crazy as the day progresses.)

I ordered a vegetable omlet with american cheese and it was perfect and so delicious . And i get a…read morefries as a side . I recommended

I stopped by this bakery last week and picked up an iced coffee and an empanada. They were pretty…read morebusy in the morning time but it was also a quick service bakery. I like their empanada a lot. The ambience is family friendly, and casual. I would come here again to enjoy a delicious bakery item and perhaps another empanada. I forgot to take a picture as I was rushing to get somewhere so I ate my empanada pretty quickly. 10/10 Union City bakery recommendation.

The coffee was truly disgusting. They are cutting corners and not using the beans that the old…read morebakery used to use it taste like American coffee, not Cuban coffee. I've been coming to this bakery since I was 13. I am now 52 years old and the change is not good were old croquettes were old the only good thing is the bread never again

Bagel co. is an amazing local bagel shop. They have fresh bagels and rolls. I like their BLT's, SEC…read morebagels. Honestly, everything that I have had from them is delicious. Bagel Co. service is friendly. They are pretty fast and are always busy. 10/10 recommend this shop for bagels, coffee, and lunch sandwiches.

Located next to Popeye's on JFK blvd and close to the food bazaar this is actually a good place to…read morehave a bagel! To sum it up without deep diving, the service is quick while the ambiance is simple and feels chill while they have lots of varieties of cream cheese. I went for everything bagel with veggie cream cheese. Initially I thought the cream cheese quantity was less but while having a bite I realized it was perfect while their bagels were fresh! The price is also perfect for the quality they offer, overall a great place!

Chicken salad BLT wrap was very good. Paired with a Joe's peach tea. French fries are my favorite…read morehere. The ladies were super sweet!

It kills me to give two stars. It actually takes everything out of me to do so. Which is why I…read moresat, waited and thought about this review. We ordered a few breakfast sandwiches in a Sunday morning. Out of the gate we are told they are out of round rolls. Alright, I can understand that. I'm assuming they don't make the round rolls there, so one you're sold out.... you're sold out. My wife opted for her sandwich on an everything bagel. They're out of everything bagels. Really??? I get there and as I'm waiting, their entire case is basically empty of all bagels with the exception of plain bagels. Now I'm confused. How is a bagel place out of everything with the exception of plain bagels. Alright, it is what it is. I pay for my sandwiches and I'm on my way. I should also mention that the girl at the counter was very confused which is alarming considering I was the only one in there. She asked if I was one name, when I said no, she looked perplexed. I'm thinking, how many orders could you have? Especially considering I ordered five sandwiches?? We get home and keep in mind that I only live 4 minutes from the establishment. All sandwiches are cold. Not only cold but it was basically a bagel with a hint of taylor ham and egg. I will admit that I do not like my sandwiches on bagels because most of the time I find them too doughy. Still doesn't excuse the fact that it was cold but that could be the reason why I felt it was mostly bread. Needless to say that my quest for a good breakfast sandwich in my immediate area continues.

One of my favorite Brazilian bakeries. There are two other bakeries in Newark, but the one in…read moreKearny is closer to my house in North Arlington. You have to order their goiabinha, which is a pastry with cheese and guava inside. It comes warm and it's to die for! This time we also got the chocolate truffle pudding which is a Brazilian staple. Their coffees are fantastic too here. Another noteworthy menu item, fresh cheesebread aka pão de queijo. They sell them I believe 3 for a dollar to be sure to order a bunch they are freshly made every hour or so. Servers are super friendly and very cozy vibes inside.

Bread of Life is a fantastic addition to Kearny. As mentioned, great and reasonable prices!…read more A lot of the Portuguese cafes I go to Kearny have been bought out by different owners or somehow changed hands and I've been super disappointed with the coffee. Bread of Life really has a good cup of Joe, try it out. Tonsss of pastry options too! I've been twice and I've grabbed the same thing twice mainly because I was in a hurry but but both things are delicious. A "cloud bread" which is a super light pastry and it's perfectly lightly sweet and delicious. My second favorite is the famous pao de queijo, fresh, chewy and tasty. The ladies behind the counter are super friendly, it's a nice big spot to eat in if you'd like and there's a small lot in front of the strip mall but also tons of street parking. I'll be back to try a juice and some different pastries!

We've been to another location more north for pickup order during which time I recall thinking all…read morearound it was just alright so definitely had some hesitation coming here after my run for lunch. I've got to say I had a much better time here. It was busy but there was a table open which we grabbed. The folks working were all super polite, engaging, and very friendly. I ordered a chicken plate and it was quite good. Much better portions than I had at the other spot. Good flavors and all around a great meal for after a run. We got the watermelon drink too which was refreshing and much needed. Small spot but with enough tables. Great location to grab and go or have a quick meal. Recommended.

I've seen a few Alfalfas scattered across the city and wanted to give it a try…read more As someone who is not gluten free and generally judges GF items as being less than (sorry!), their GF donuts are incredible. Cakey, moist, delicious... very good. I also tried their chorizo breakfast burrito. It was a little heavy but very tasty. I could only make it through half. If I had added avocado, I think it would have been perfect. The wrap itself was chewy and fresh! Alfalfa is a great spot, especially if you have any dietary restrictions. Will be coming back!

Went to pick up some fresh bread and no, they do not bake their own bread on site. The owner said…read morethey buy it after I asked if the pastries were fresh. They offered a few different types of bread. The long rolls were fresh, but wasn't good. The pastries were also a mix of old and fresh. They were not what I was looking forward to.

Great new spot in Harrison -- their breads, pastries and muffins are fresh and delicious, as they…read morebake daily on site. This place won't disappoint!

Stopped by the place on my final day in NJ for NYCC with 3 other friends. We got a few Cantucci…read more(Fig [My absolute favorite out of the bunch], Apricot, and Chocolate), 3 of the Mini Bombolone Custard, and my friend got some of their fresh sliced bread. The sweets were all amazing. None of them tasted excessively sweet, and they all had quite a light taste. I did not get to try the chocolate Cantucci or the bread but my friend did eat all of that bread so he must of liked it! He used it for the big breakfast we cooked on our final day together. Cashier was friendly and professional. Service was great and quick! Will definitely come back again the next time I'm in NJ.

New to The Heights but already a beloved bakery in my heart…read more Go for good coffee, delicious simple sandwiches and even the occasional sweets. I loveeee the Mama Mia sandwich, the flatbreads, even the little biscottis. And if you love eggplant get the Jersey! Roasted eggplant & buffalo muzz. If you love those sandwiches with a million different ingredients, this might not be for your. The ingredients are tasty and quality, but there are usually just a few. Simple but so good. Iced coffees, hot coffees, they always hit. Welcome to The Heights!!