I wanted to like this place just because I love bagels and I wanted a to-go spot for my cravings however... I got the apple bacon and cheese on an everything bagel and it was nothing special at all.. I probably could have made that for a third of the price too. Also, it was super hot outside and barely any difference inside. I was struggling to finish my bagel because the heat was consuming my energy. Probably because there's a random bullet hole on the window in front of where I was eating... I guess the "ac" was escaping there???¿ Perhaps I'll come back for a bagel spread for another try. read more

Really?!? Does the place have to be that dirty? This place needs a deep cleaning and a facelift. And why are there tip cups on the counter? The employees are NOT customer service agents and I get the impression that they could careless about the place. The floors are disgusting.....food and crumbs everywhere. Yeesh! read more

I always get the VegOut sandwich here because my wife loves it. Unfortunately, to get it, I need to battle with the einstein bros staff at this branch. I get charged $6.75 for a VegOut bagel when the sign says its $5.99, because they "don't have a way to charge $5.99" on their cash register. How is that my problem? And the guy at the cash register should not be in the service industry, dealing with people. He hates people, at least from the look on his face. Or he hates his life and everyone that comes into contact with it. If this was India I would say he must be the owner's son or he wouldn't be able to get away with this attitude to his customers. Who knows, maybe he is? It seems like most of the staff believe this establishment would be a better place to work if only the customers would stop coming. One day, they may get their wish. read more

The bagels are very good, not sure it's worth standing in line for 45 minutes. Very, very inefficient! I suggest Jon Taffer (bar rescue) come for a consultation, they need help in streamlining their business. read more

I used to work at an Einstein Bagel YEARS ago, and going into this place makes me feel sickened. Our store was always under strict supervision and it was immaculate. This store is really awful, the floors are disastrous, it has the worst layout ever. The line is always wrapping around the front entrance - you see about 9 or 10 employees but only two actually helping customers. The cashier area is all haphazardly thrown together, crumbs and dirt everywhere. The cookies tend to be stale (the ones sold at the registers). I went this past Sunday again (I had gone for breakfast once before) for lunch and was amazed that a turkey sandwich costs nearly $9. I could make that at home! The bagels themselves are always tasting very good, but the service and cleanliness is terrible. This store needs a complete overhaul and redesign. It has no flow for a line. If I ever go again, it won't be during a breakfast rush and I'll prefer to get my food to go. read more

Okay, the bagels rock--delightfully unhealthy that they are--but the service sucks. My personal faves are either teh honey wheat bagel with peanut butter or reduced fat cream cheese and lox, or the deliciously carb heavy sesame seed bagel with honey almond cream cheese. My issue is the staff who are apparently unaware of the basic tenets of customer service. Make eye contact with your patrons and don't act that it's a chore to wait on them. I once asked if my bagel could be cut in two pieces and by the expression on this woman's face, you would have thought I had asked her for a kidney. Unfortunately, I don't see the attitude changing anytime in the near future. Since it is the ONLY Einstein in the area (RIP Merrifield franchise; they weren't perfect, but they seemed to value my business) and every time I go there the place is packed with suburban sheep and their spawn. That being said, I will probably return as well, but I'd really love to see someone give these yahoos some competition. If a Panera opened up within 1/4 of a mile, or better yet, another Einstein franchise; these losers would be toast. read more

The service was okay, but they didn't have enough workers for anything. We had to wait 20 minutes to get our food because they rarely went back and forth to the register. One of the ladies that worked there wasn't very helpful. If I can give a .5 star, i promise you I would. read more

This place... I love Einstein, but when you order something off the menu, and they tell you "oh we don't have that." Then you ask for something else and you get the same thing, really puts a bad tase in your mouth. Then you order something, and received something completely different than what you ordered... read more

What a disaster! Waited 30 minutes for a simple breakfast, and noticed that everyone else was waiting just as long if not longer. There was no ice in the ice machine, the trashcans were full, the place was overall dirty ntm there was a big trash can (the circular ones with wheels the bottom that a janitor would use) was sitting up againt the counter where they put the food out for customers once ready. This experience took all the pleasure away from "eating out". This place should be shut down as a service to the community. It felt like a twisted joke, as if it was some hidden camera show as I did not realize this unbearable level of filth, horrible customer service, and food quality still existed in the modern world. Please just close your doors einstein and make room for a competent food service provider! read more

On Saturday February 22,2020 at 1:03pm I ordered a cold press coffee and frozen coffee and I'm not sure what was worst the coffee or the service. The girl was extremely rude and I didn't receive my drinks until 1:20pm and I did not receive any apology she just set it on my tables. They did not know how to make the drinks either, they were reading a sign or something. I am extremely disappointed in the way I was treated and on top of that, I spent $10.00 on drinks that belong in the trash. read more

I've gone here a few times for breakfast. It's located in the Fair City strip malls-- however, it is not a part of the strip, but rather a building that stands alone in the parking lot in front of Total Wine, CVS, and Trader Joe's. Obviously this place is a chain, they provide bagels, "healthy" snacks, and breakfast sandwiches. I usually get the Power Bagel or the Everything Bagel (somehow I feel I am making a somewhat healthy breakfast choice?) and those are always delicious. I have noticed that they are often out of their cheese and wheat bagels--not sure if this is due to those being the local favorite or a sign of them lacking. Tip: I like cream cheese as much as the next person. I have found they charge you WAY too much for it though. Usually I buy a tub of their cream cheese sitting in the freezer, and then put it on myself. I have realized I always want way less than they give me, and the tub lasts a long time. (I have used the spread on about 8 bagels and 1 sandwich already, with STILL some left). It can save you money in the grand scheme of things. The workers there are a little rude-- they have been impatient (when I am deciding on my order) or ignore me (I stood there once for a while before they asked my order). But the restaurant is surprising clean, the tables are wiped down and the silverware and napkin counter isn't a mess-- and the bagels are still as delicious as any other Einstein's chain. If you are trying to save money, swing by the Shoppers a few feet away and buy an entire PACK of bagels for the same price as one sold here. read more

I guess the truck came, but the unacknowledged wait of nearly ten minutes was ridiculous, so I walked out. Perhaps that's a new strategy to keep things in stock? Frustrate customers so they walk out without ordering anything? The staff are pleasant enough, but it's clear that they have no managerial support, or competent management. It's perpetually understaffed, and usually without many types of bagels and other menu items. This is not Russ & Daughters where a wait is well worth your time. This is a national franchise chain with program food in a suburban location that either has nothing in stock and a wait, or items in stock and a wait. Perhaps it would be faster just to head to Manhattan for R&D. read more

The worst place I ever been to it was terrible the customer service horrible the bagel taste old and nasty. DO NOT COME HERE

We love Einsteins, but not this one. Einsteins was part of our breakfast stops in Barrington, IL for years but this one in Fairfax needs a massive makeover - both in restaurant and staffing. Every time we have visited (5-10) times, it has been dirty. The tables were not wiped down between guests and never have I seen any employee working in the dining area. I can understand during peak times, but not during slower times. Staff has made mistakes on our past two orders. Bagel and shmear. Simple. Got bagel, no shmear. No more for us at this location. read more

If you want to go to a bagel place with no bagels and no cream or sugar tor your coffee this is the place. 9 am on a sunday and theres 5 kinds of bagels available and none cooking. Too bad i cant give 0 stars. They closed the one in falls church and this doesnt begin to compare read more

In the past few months this place has improved drastically. I have noticed the wait time for food has definitely gotten shorter and the employees are much friendlier! I love bringing my family here. The service is wonderful and the coffee is great! It's a really nice place for a laid-back breakfast, and our go to spot for an easy place to bring the kids. read more

So rude and unpleasant at 6:30 in the morning (when I can least handle unpleasantness). And, $6 Mondays are now $7 Mondays (i.e., get 13 bagels for $7, spreads not included, and cannot use Woodson band discount card). The bagels are actually pretty good. Not H&H quality, but probably as good as it gets outside of NYC. Tip: If you immediately slice and freeze any extras, they'll stay fresh (to thaw/toast: bake them in a toaster oven at 300 degrees for 4 minutes, cut side down against the wire rack, don't thaw before baking). ETA: The following week I went back a little later in the morning (9:30) and this time owner wasn't working the counter. The service was more polite, but still, not exactly a cheerful bunch. read more

Whenever the Beltway traffic is OOC (out of control), I sneak down LIttle River Turnpike to get where I need to be for work. This Einstein Bros. is in the perfect spot for me to stop and wake my ass up with some "darn good coffee". Though Einstein Bros. may not be the *best* of bagel shops (thus a chain), it wins my vote because they now offer Bagel Thins (a mere 225 calories w/ light cream cheese!). I LOVE bagel thins because I can get my bagel fix without throwing back 500 calories worth of carbs at 8am. Also, Einstein Bros. has the best Winter Blend coffee...smooth with hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. DAMN, is it good! I was so sad when it disappeared recently...isn't it still winter?!? read more

This is a busy location that is very, very understaffed. I thought we would run in and grab a bagel. Not happening. It took 20 minutes to order and get our food. It's not the employees fault, they just needed help. I will probably pick somewhere else next time. read more

My goodness this was frustrating. Completely understaffed location. Half the bagels were out and there was a never-ending line on a Thursday afternoon. Einstein bros: you can't only have two people making drinks, sandwiches, baking new bagels and be cashier around lunchtime. read more

i always get the nova lox bagel and it's good every time. the hazelnut coffee is good too. try to go in the morning because the bagels are fresh then during the day. it does get a little busy in the morning. the one thing you should avoid are the bagel wholes?? (can't remember the name) there way too sweet and not worth it. read more

Einstein Bros. Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Freshly made bagels and their hot coffee hit the spot. I liked the varying bagel sandwich choices and scrumptious looking desserts. This location does need a deep carpet clean and should replace its worn looking tables and chairs so one star off. Otherwise, it was neat and tidy. I saw someone sweeping and wiping tables periodically in the 2 hours I was there using their wifi. The area near the restrooms is a little chillier than the rest of the place so bring a sweater. It's a nice spot to hang out for a while alone or with friends, before or after shopping or studying. read more

Einstein Bros. Bagels - Straws, spoons, condiments - Bagels Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Ridiculously disorganized and understaffed. Rude and untrained workers. Institutionalized inefficiencies with the lines. If you order a dozen bagels and get the right away, you have to wait for everyone else to get their order before you can pay and leave. Will be my last time visiting this location. read more

I like the bagels and coffee here. However, it is always a pain going here. Service is always slow and it takes forever to get through the line. Today, I bought a bagel with smear and a large coffee. Upon ordering, the cashier's personal cell phone went off and she answered it. She left after charging my card and forgot to give me my coffee cup. One major thing that needs to be changed and would make a drastic improve is to have a pager system that buzzes a customer when the bagel is ready. Much like what Panera Bread does. read more

Stopped here for breakfast this morning. Ordered a toasted gourmet bagel with veggie cream cheese. The lady begins the counter then proceeded to take the order of the person behind me. I watch as she is about to put smear on my untoasted bagel. I mentioned how I asked for it toasted (which she promptly does). Once I receive my order, I check it before I go. It has regular plain cream cheese. I had to wait while she toasted a new bagel. I added a star because they fixed my order, but she didn't save any time taking two people's orders. Now she's left with a line 7 people deep. Just take one person's order at a time. read more

I went here for an afternoon snack (incidentally about 15 minutes before closing) and this visit left a bit to be desired. Although my bagel was okay (not stale, not fresh... fine for being afternoon), the staff was borderline rude/indifferent. That, and I ordered iced coffee and there didn't seem to be any left. Also I was offered sweet (stale) pastries for free (?)... while the gesture is appreciated, it doesn't make sense for a business to give away their product for free. This place just gave off a strange vibe. I won't be back. read more

Worst service,rude manager,1hr wait to get food i orderd. Shut this store,its so bad.

Absolutely terrible. Would rate zero stars if possible. Slow "service", rude employees, and the bathrooms are the grossest thing you'll ever come across (unless you're accustomed to wearing a haz mat suit daily, don't enter!!) At 10:20 am on a Saturday morning, the store was packed and only 4 employees at work. Completely overwhelmed (one cashier, clearly brand new, didn't even know how to operate the cash register properly), two at the "oven" and one attempting to clean up after everyone (in vain). This place is dirty, and after waiting an exorbitant amount of time (30 minutes, for two bagels and two coffees!!), we received the wrong items as part of our order. Will never be back. Waste of money and time. read more

3 slow people working to today and I made a mistake of waiting. 40 mins in line. Done with this place.

We have been to this location twice and will not be back. The service is terrible. It takes forever to get your food. There is no method to the madness that is their system for ordering or getting food out. Multiple people ahead of us had wrong orders. We waited 15 minutes to get one bagel with a side of cream cheese. Not toasted! Already in the basket ready to go. read more

One of the worst run bagel places. You will wait 30 minutes for a simple bagel and cream cheese. The bagels are okay.

This place used to be great, but has gone downhill since 2 years ago. I used to go here all the time, it being nearby. The food and service used to be pretty decent. However, all that has changed: First of all, they always ran out of my favorite (Cinnamon Raisin) by 1pm or so, and will not refill it, even though the store stays open until 5pm. Second, they stopped stocking up the "Blueberry" spread, because "it's out of season". Third, the workers are overworked and understaffed. The wait is long and the atmosphere uncomfortable. I have given them a dozen time to improve. I will stop now. read more

It's not perfect, but I'll give it 4 stars. The bagels are good, fresh ingredients but the wait time can be an issue sometimes. If a manager is on top of things then the orders come out ok. If the manager is not there then your order sometimes gets mixed up. read more

If you like waiting for 30 minutes for a bagel with butter and a coffee and all coffee pots empty and no one in a hurry to make more coffee, than this is your place. read more

I went today on a Sunday morning so it was crowded! Service was fast and friendly! My bagel was delicious! The restaurant was very clean.

Bagels are good, bagel sandwiches are good. Lines are long, always at meal times, need a better more faster way to serve those who are coming in to get the line reduced quicker. i like their food and drink selection and tend to swing by often especially weekends. read more

I order Einstein's for catered lunches every once and a while. I like to order their lunch spread because it comes with a couple great salads and a little bit of everything to please a crowd. One salad in the spread is a Chipotle Chicken Salad and the other is the Harvest Chicken Salad. Both are really good. The Harvest chicken comes with lots of fresh fruit and the Chipotle chicken is more of a southwestern salad with a tangy dressing. I am not a huge fan of the sandwich selection. I would prefer it if the lunch spread had more sandwich options. Also, they always put too much sauce on the sandwiches, making them soggy. I'm not a huge fan of the taste of the sauce either. I wish they would just serve them without sauce. The cookies are great and always go really quickly. I will keep ordering from them because I like that they deliver and have online ordering, but I think they could use some improvements. read more

I normally do not come to this location as it is way out of my way but on this day I was driving by and since I love this place stopped off. They were pretty busy and had slightly messed up my order but they corrected it without making it seem like it was my fault. Plenty of parking but definitely can be a long wait. I'm not sure why the other reviewers are stating the place is dirty as it was clean for me.. read more

I don't think I've ever left a yelp review before, but today, I felt compelled. I've visited this bagel shop for three weeks now, and they consistently run out of everything their customers want. I've watched as customer after customer asks for things that they don't have. They've run out of everything bagels, they've run out of plain bagels. They've run out of chocolate chip bagels. There is no chive cream cheese. Want coffee? Oh sorry, we need to brew some more. Oh - you wanted a LARGE coffee? We don't have large cups. WHAT? This place is ripe for a business school student's efficiency review. Bottom line: bagels are fine, just don't go and expect to getthe kind you want. UPDATE: Stopped in again this morning to see if things have gotten better, and somewhat unbelievably the service was actually worse. The line was wrapped around the inside and out the door. I was 14th in line. In 10 minutes, the folks behind the counter did not speak to a customer once. Over 10 people arrived, stood in line and surveyed the situation, and left. I did the same. I couldn't even calculate how long it would have taken then to get to me in line - is "eternity" an option? I am hopeful that whoever owns this place reads these reviews: you are losing a TON of money every day as customers walk out before ordering, frustrated and annoyed!! read more

Poor service. No greeting. No smile. Lousy service . They didn't scan by rewards code either. Waited 17 mins on counter for the person to attend for one bagel on Monday morning. Given they were busy, but 17 mins? What's wrong w this store? Won't ever go again at this location. read more