Sliver of egg, bacon and cheese on a very average bagel, overpriced for what it is. Counter service only, looking for a default twenty percent tip to have you stand and wait for your order to be prepared. Nothing gave me a reason to return. read more

Line was long but efficient be ready to wait but it's worth it got the egg sandwich and a dozen bagels

A great bagel . The service can be good sometimes. I've been there a number of time and the service is hit or miss

Excellent New York style bagel shop. Grand Central produces a fine bagel, tender on the inside and a little crunch on the outside. Family came to visit from Long Island NY and they really know their bagels. They really thought these bagels were excellent. Nothing like spreading butter or you favorite cream cheese on one of these beauties. Coffee here is fresh and delicious. Service is very good and prices are fair. Great local bagel shop read more

Best bagel and deli in the area. Food is always very fresh and menu options are creative and delicious. Sandwiches take awhile but they're very busy. Ordering ahead is probably the way to go here. Looks easy enough and I will try that next time. There's a takeout shelf just inside the "exit" door. Staff is efficient, not rude as others have noted, just busy moving patrons along. They offer suggestions and answer any questions you may have. Brewed ice tea is fresh and delicious. Pickles are fresh and garlicky. Coleslaw is not too sweet and works well when added to a bite of a savory roast beef bagel sandwich. read more

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The bagels are probably the best in the area, but I cannot possibly and will never understand how they manage to be so slow to turn out orders. This, as someone who worked in very busy bagel stores during morning rushes in Philly, by the way. No joke. Plan to wait 15-30 mins for your order, no matter how simple. But it'll be good, for what it's worth... read more

I love their bagels and sandwiches. The woman who checks you out (she's older) is rude and snappish. Bums me out. Other than that excellent food. read more

One of the only local restaurants that provide breakfast catering that is much better than Panera! Highly recommend using them for any morning event. They have a mini bagel tray, baked oatmeal, and quiche with a huge fruit tray displayed beautifully. For the price it was way better than I expected. They are friendly and easy to work with. Can't wait to use them again! read more

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Awesome food! The bagels are the best around. Service is usually reasonably quick. And the ambiance makes it feels like a bagel shop Cookies and brownies are expensive but I buy them anyway because they are so good read more

called for a pick up order and had a great breakfast sandwich! i got the pork roll egg and cheese on a jalapeno cheddar bagel with a hash brown on the side. the pork roll definitely could have been charred a bit more but everything had great flavors and the hash brown was cooked perfectly! read more

Best bagels in the Lancaster area. Good menu with friendly service. Highly recommend.

Awesome bagels here. First time we ate here and well worth the short wait. Everything is house made and they use Boars Head meats & cheese. Saturday is a very busy day in this plaza as their next door neighbor is a huge Pet & Aquarium store. Till next post. read more

Grand Central Bagel Cafe - Bagels Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Customer service was on point fist time here messed up my order a little bit just for a coffee and sandwich was like 25 dollars lady helped me correct it and didn't just try and take my money lol great experience read more

I have been coming to this cafe for the past 6 months. I have never had a bad meal here. I very much enjoy getting a latte and a breakfast sandwich when I come up to this area. One thing that has been greatly bothering me is the poor customer service from the elder lady with the glasses at the register. Every time I come in to order, I observe how she treats other customers vs me. I have noticed that she has a positive attitude towards people who are closer to her age....then when it comes to individuals around my age group (in the 20s), its like she changes her mask. The past couple times I have gone to this cafe, this lady at the register has been very rude to me, she will talk over me and not let me finish my order and brings this negative attitude and tension to the air. She makes me extremely uncomfortable and really ruins the experience for me. I rarely leave reviews on places but I felt like I needed to leave one considering the fact that I experience anxiety now when I walk into this cafe and see her at the register. What a shame. read more

A cute little cafe outside Lancaster, PA that I'm a bit torn over. On one hand the coffee drinks were terrific. I was tempted to drink the 20 minutes back to get another vanilla latte. The bagels are mediocre at best, this coming from a New York bagel lover, and the fillings are beyond skimpy. We got bacon egg and cheese on plain bagels and plain bagels with cream cheese. Neither would rate more than 1 star in a New York bagel shop. The selection of bagels was very nice. Overall, the bagels and bagel sandwiches rate a 1 star an additional star for the terrific coffee and one more for the very nice staff. read more

Their breakfast bagels are delicious, and their coffee is good. They have order ahead and a pickup station, which is nice, since they are often busy. read more

I was in search of a local coffee shop, or cafe, near my work location where I could get a good coffee to go. I want to avoid the "bucks" and support local. Sadly, GCB has a required $5 charge to use a debit card. This will therefore not be my go to place. It is 2023 and requiring cash is outdated. Maybe they will consider changing it in the future. read more

I used to go to GCBC frequently when I worked over in Lancaster and loved it, but it's been over 4 years since I was in last due to moving out of state and it was just as good as I remembered it. I brought my mom and dad in for their first visits there and they both enjoyed it as well. My bacon, egg and cheese on an onion bagel was delicious and my iced vanilla latte was great as well. My mom enjoyed her cheese danish and brewed coffee and my dad loved his egg and cheese on a plain bagel. I love the atmosphere of the cafe as well, it's always bustling! read more

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These bagels were some of the best and freshest bagels I have ever had. I am very particular about my bagels, but my everything bagel was perfectly seasoned and not too salty. The bagel had the perfect consistency and the perfect amount of dough. I did not actually go into the cafe because I received the bagel from a co-worker who brought in a ton of bagels, so I cannot say anything about the actual shop. But if you want great-tasting bagels, I highly recommend Grand Central Bagel Cafe! read more

Grand Central Bagel Cafe - Everything bagel with plain cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Was there yesterday and ordered 2 Long Island lox meals. The lox and bagels were fine but what stands out, and not in a good way, is Deb at the cash register. I told Deb that her behavior was making me feel uncomfortable. She justified it by saying they were busy ( there was one other customer in the shop). Excellent front of the house staff know how to manage a busy situation and they don't resort to controlling and condescending acts. read more

Great food and fast service. Coffee was fresh and very tasty. Great breakfast sandwiches

My favorite bagel shop in Lancaster. I just wish I didn't have to drive 30 minutes to get the best bagel in town. Their green smoothie is out of this world too! read more

I love this place! the bagels never disappoint and the staff is super friendly. Even when you get there right as it opens there will still be somewhat of line because of how amazing it is. read more

12/14 visit. I love GCBC. tons of bagels. Great drink options. Baked goods. In and outdoor seating. This trip, I enjoyed the pumpernickel bagel as a breakfast sandwich with pork roll, egg, and cheese. The super cinnamon bagel is also a go to as is the multi grain. read more

Grand Central Bagel Cafe - Onion breakfast sandwich. Pumpernickel breakfast sandwich. - Bagels Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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My favorite place to grab bagels. Everything at Grand Central is good. For breakfast they have bagels, sandwiches, baked oatmeal and quiches. They also have an excellent lunch selection. Their soup is really good. My husband loves their coffee. My only complaint about Grand Central is I wish it was bigger. On weekends there can be a bit of a wait and there's not a ton of seating. Otherwise excellent food. read more

UPDATE BELOW. Love Grand Central Bagels! I grew up in Queens eating Jewish bagels. And had the world famous H & H Bagels from Manhattan many times before they went out of business and I prefer GC bagels because there's more "bite" to them. H&H bagels were too soft and chewy. GC bagels are soft but but so chewy. Whatever you take your bagels with, the texture compliments the toppings well without being too "bready" And I don't think I'm the one who likes GC Bagels because they are always busy, which is a great sign. They have the best coffee too! Love the newly renovated look with rich colors and beautiful oak floor. It's very homey. Besides the bagels, they make the best breakfast sandwiches on kaiser rolls too! I highly recommend Grand Central Bagels with whimsical train station named menu. Update: They have GLUTEN FREE BAGEL!!! And it sooooo gooood! My gluten sensitive family had NO REACTION! Love this place! read more

Grand Central Bagel Cafe - Gluten free bagel with lox is to die for!! - Bagels Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

I gave one star because my iced latte tastes like flavored milk. Very disappointed! I saw them make it but had I not I would have thought there was zero espresso in here. read more

Grand Central Bagel Cafe - Iced caramel latte. - Bagels Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Never expected the Bagels to be excellent, especially in Lancaster PA. Great find will definitely go there the next time we're in Lancaster area. read more

This is one of few places I can call MY spot. I've been a loyal customer for over 15 years. Everything that I have ever tried has been amazing, delicious, fresh, and delightful. My favorite menu items: chai smoothie, green giant smoothie, Time Square, and the Grand Central Chicken. Love their baked oatmeal and quiches as well. During the months of April and May they have slices of their Tres Leche Cake which is to die for. read more

Always a favorite! They have great bagels and a large variety. Very popular for breakfast so don't be surprised if there is a wait. Recently I have branched out to their lunch options and the sandwiches are so good! I can't wait to try their salads next. read more

If your looking for something fast, but not fast food, this is the place to go. The place is somewhat small but good atmosphere, and love that there is outside seating as well. Very friendly staff. I had the chicken taco salad and it was good, I would recommend. Also, the cashier recommended the strawberry banana smoothie, highly recommend as well! read more

My brother took us here to grab a quick lunch when we came to visit him. The place is right next to a sandwich shop but he still insisted on going here rather than the sandwich stop next door. The place is quaint - tiny but comfortable. The staff was nice and it smelled like coffee - yum! They had an extensive menu and if you order lunch you get a drink and a side which was a bonus! I ordered an upper east side sand which , thinking it was chicken with peppers, pesto, and avocado but it turns out it was steak. I was pleasantly surprised by the sandwich. I really liked the roll and I'm wondering if they make their own breads and bagels. They had a ton of great pastries too which I would have loved to try as long as one of their coffee drinks from their extensive list! Definitely stop in if you're in the area. read more

Grand Central Bagel Cafe - Upper east side sandwich - packed and yummy ! - Bagels Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Grand Central Station or a relaxing cafe, your experience at GCBC will often depend on timing. One thing you can usually depend on is getting a pretty good bagel here. Be aware of the five dollar minimum for credit cards. That's about the cost of a breakfast sandwich and a coffee but you'll not get a small order without some cash. I've had several bagel varieties at Grand Central and recommend you stick to the classics. Tried the seasonal pumpkin bagel last time and it wasn't their best. Tasted like pumpkin but had a kind of bitterness too. read more

Grand Central Bagel Cafe - The pumpkin bagel is not their best, though it certainly tastes like pumpkin and spice. - Bagels Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Fast peace place so New Yorker Grand central (42 street) love it quick service and friendly environment, getting NY homesick you need to stop by I am trying a Peppermint mocha and pumpkin bagel with pumpkin cream cheese my fav seasons combined. read more

Grand Central Bagel Cafe - Bagels Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

so to start off, the bagels are delicious. My family and I moved to Pennsylvania recently and we were craving a good bagel. So we found this one on yelp and went this morning at 11am. The HUGE negative is that, when we went in we went up to the lady at the front and she was basically yelling at us what we wanted. We explained we have never been here before and just wanted a dozen bagels to go. She rudely said 'that isn't for this line' and said next. Ummm we've never been here so like why couldn't we have been directed to the proper line. But no. Finally some bystander waiting for their food, said for us to go to the right line. Idk how hard it is for someone to have good customer service anymore. My family and I will not be going here agin purely due to the rude middle aged lady. read more

Constantly out of every bagel. order an everything bagel but they were out so i got a plain bagel with flavored cream cheese. i come home and open my bagel to no cream cheese? sucks i paid for flavored cream cheese and got nothing :/ read more

Love going here for breakfast, lunch or coffees. It's pricier than Panera, but the food and bagels are worth it! Soups and salads are always well done. My tomato bisque with mushrooms was exceptional. Cobb salad with avocado was well done, too. They won't accept cards for less than $5. Great cozy dining areas with art upstairs. read more

Grand Central Bagel Cafe - Cobb salad - Bagels Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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The service is great - you might have to wait a little for your order sometimes, but it's worth it.

Yummy bagels, 2nd floor seating, ive liked them for years.. I get a bottle of turkey hill lemonade when I'm there it hits different read more

Moved into Lancaster from Long Island ,New York about two years ago and just now tried Grand Central. We just had their bagels and must say we were really surprised. These bagels were as good as if not better than many we have had back in NY. They were extremely fresh , flavorful and just very good. Grand Central will now be our go to bagel shop.P.S Very nice and polite staff. read more