I really enjoyed this bagel from start to finish. It was a soft everything scooped bagel packed with scrambled egg, melted American cheese, Taylor ham, and a perfectly crisp hash brown tucked inside. Every bite hit that ideal balance--soft, salty, cheesy, and just a little crunch from the hash brown. Honestly, it came together better than I expected and felt like the kind of breakfast that actually keeps you full and satisfied. I went back and forth between this spot and O'Bagels, but in the end I'd give the edge to JP Bagel Express. The quality here is just as good, if not better, and what really seals it is the value--you get a solid, loaded bagel without the higher price tag. That makes a noticeable difference, especially for something you might grab regularly. Between taste, portion, and price, this one felt like the better overall choice. read more

JP's Bagel Express - Bagels Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I would give zero stars ... I have been a frequent flyer at this establishment for many years and today is the day we part ways. I will never order ANYTHING from this establishment ever again. Despite them being incredibly over priced I continued being a customer because the food was decent. Today I get a simple turkey and cheese sandwich which costs me a little over 14.00 and I notice there was no cheese which was a dollar extra (because they charge you an extra dollar and up for everything). I call them to notify them of this and was told that yes there's cheese. I didn't see the cheese because they took one slice and split it in half on a hero sandwich. JUST CHEAP! According to them I paid a dollar extra for one slice of cheese only. WTF! You guys are taking advantage of your customers because there aren't any deli's in this area. Never again. I wish there was a link to post photos because this is UNREAL read more

If they weren't so fairly priced, I'd probably knock another half star off. The bagels themselves are pretty good but the sandwiches are just subpar. They're a little bit sad. I got a Taylor ham egg and cheese on a toasted everything. There's not much egg and just a small piece of Taylor ham, and the cheese isn't even melted which is arguably one of the best parts of a thec. It's super hectic in there since it's such a small space and they're pumping out food. I will say though, they're pretty efficient. Definitely not my go to place in Hoboken but when it's convenient, it's worth it. read more

JP's Bagel Express - Taylor Ham Egg and Cheese Sandwich on a toasted Sesame Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I gave up on JPs 2 years ago but was pleasantly surprised a few weeks ago when I ordered a turkey sandwich on a bagel and it was perfect. You know when you get exactly what you wanted? Shredded lettuce, a ton of turkey and a few slices of cheese. It came with a delicious pickle and potato salad. After that, I ordered every single Friday trying to chase my perfect turkey sandwich again, which was never made again. Last weeks sandwich had so little turkey and ONE slice of cheese. Today's sandwich had no mayo, one slice of cheese and NO shredded lettuce!! And came with a cole slaw instead of potato salad. Also the bagel was so hard I bit my lip. Sadly I think my JPs turkey sandwich love affair has ended today. read more

The local joint you want to get your breakfast at! Huge and fresh bagels and the bacon, egg, cheese on sesame bagel is ridiculously delicious! Prices are great and service is fast! read more

JP's Bagel Express - BEC, SPK on a sesame bagel - Bagels Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Bustling active spot for breakfast. The bagels were huge! My egg sandwich was loaded with bacon. Absolutely delicious. read more

JP's Bagel Express - Bustling yummy bagel stop. Worth the venture. My egg sandwich was loaded with bacon. - Bagels Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Not really sure what they gave me, but I ordered one singular bacon egg(over easy) cheese on a roll. When I tried to break apart the middle the whole sandwich collapsed. Got a roll with a well done egg, soggy bacon with no cheese. read more

JP's Bagel Express - Bagels Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

In my opinion, JP's has the best, consistent bagels in Hoboken. Their bagels are always warm, soft, and fluffy. But I mainly go there because I have an OBSESSION with their tuna fish. It is on the pricier side like others have said, but well worth it, in my opinion. If you're looking for a BEC sandwich, that doesn't seem to be their strong suit. But if you're just going for a bagel and smear, this is your place! read more

They used to be so good, but I can no longer justify going to JP's (taste, appearance, price). Ordered an egg and cheese sandwich on a roll, and it was almost inedible. The bread wasn't fresh (hard and dry, indicating it's a few days old), they used maybe one egg for the sandwich (standard should be 2) and the cheese wasn't melted. It was also cold, so I'm assuming it was someone's order who never came for pick up. read more

JP's Bagel Express - Bagels Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

First time in NJ. Came in for legit bagel experience and were not disappointed. Generous portions on wonderfully fluffy bagels. Very authentic. read more

Sadly disappointed today. My boyfriend and I get JP's often. Him more than I. I usually get their tuna salad. It's always good, just a little on the expensive side. Cheaper elsewhere. But it's good so we get it anyway. Had it today, it was cold and good. Would get it again. He always gets the eggs, bacon and cheese on a roll with mayo. It looked different today. Bacon was dried up. Didn't seem fresh. Eggs skimpy. Hard time finding mayo...3/10 today. :( He ordered the French toast. We have never had it here before. It was $7. It's the WORST French toast we've ever seen and had lol. 1/10 DO NOT ORDER. Flavorless small flat bread. We were shocked opening the container. I ordered the broccoli and cheese omelette. I don't like how overcooked and not fluffy the eggs are. Good amount of broccoli though. I hate American cheese and forgot to ask for cheddar - that's on me. Thankfully, minimal cheese. I wouldn't order it again though. I can make it better at home. Oh well. I also grabbed a crumb cake/coffee cake at check out - it looked good. It's wrapped in plastic wrap. I'm not sure if they make it or just sell it from someone else. It is soft and has the right amount of crumb topping. I'd like more cinnamon. It's not overly sweet which I like too. Cake is not dry nor too moist. I've had better but it's still good. Worth a try. 7/10 Inside, it's very hot. It felt so much better walking outside. Inside, I was sweating waiting for them to call our number. Wish it were cooler. Lots of people waiting. I'm happy they're pretty quick with service. They have a good system going. read more

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Hard no. I mean what the in the world? Took me 45 minutes to get my order. 2 slivers of Taylor ham. A very very very burnt and cheap egg. The bagel isn't good. It's just not good. Everyone's confused. Place is packed and hot and smelly. Bad all around. Won't be back. This place is horrible. Do not come here. read more

Bagel wasn't really fresh or warm even though I got it toasted. Could use more seasoning too. read more

JP's Bagel Express - Egg Everything Bagel w Scallion Cream Cheese - Bagels Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

We really enjoy this local bagel spot, it's always packed on weekends and even on weekdays. They get a lot of business so don't mind the longer wait sometimes! There is outside seating, about three small tables, but no inside seating. We usually get whole wheat everything and egg everything bagels ($1.50/each) with small tub of cream cheese ($5) but have tried their hot bagel sandwiches and flavored cream cheeses as well. Everything is really reliable here! Not the best bagels I've had in my life but definitely hits the spot each time. It's our fave bagel spot in Hoboken. read more

The service was fast, the food came out AMAZING. It was really filling and a good price. The place was a cute little shop. No seating but there was a standing place where you could stand and eat your food. read more

JP's Bagel Express - Turkey Bacon, Egg Whites and Cheese Sandwich - Bagels Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Delish!!! Got the lovable cream cheese! Good coffee too! Quick and. Able to sit outside.

They charged 10.50 for a bagel with butter and an iced coffee, didn't even toast it and the cup was full to the top with ice, I try to shop local but this is a miss for anyone who doesn't want to be taken advantage of. Better options not far on Washington street. read more

I'm always looking for another bagel shop to check out and so with my job being in Hoboken now, I found myself at JP's. Service is super efficient and quick. Pretty fast paced so be ready to place your order, wait, and then pay once your food is ready. Started super simple for this first time. Wheat bagel with veggie cream cheese. Bagel was warm and fluffy. An A+ bagel. Cream cheese seemed made in-house with plenty of veggies which I like. Also had a coffee which was made to order and was very good. They have a few chairs and tables outside but don't expect to dine-in here. This is pickup and go. read more

Each week the price of the same sandwich changes. It goes up It goes down. It all depends on how the beautiful woman behind the counter feels. It's a good thing I'd like to gamble read more

These bagels were incredibly filling! They were super generous with their portion sizes and this was a decent find in Jersey City. I had the bagel with the Lox Cream Cheese and I was super full by the end of my meal! read more

JP's Bagel Express - Bagel with Lox Cream Cheese - Bagels Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Paid for double Taylor ham, looks like I got less than one serving. Very skimpy on meat. Pick up system is also a mess, you can end up spending an hour waiting for your pickup if you don't cut the whole line. In a city with not great bagel options, this is one of the worst. read more

JP's Bagel Express - Taylor ham egg and cheese - Bagels Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Shameless pricing. Purchased a rainbow bagel with white fish and was charged $11!! Rainbow bagel separately is $2.50 and whitefish is $18/lb (or $3.50 per quarter lb). Purchasing the bagel and spread separately would've cost $6. So I was charged $5 for them putting the spread on my child's bagel. Outrageous. Tried asking the cashier about this, didn't get anything but an attitude. Disappointed as we've been regular customers for years, usually only buying dozens of bagels. Will take our business elsewhere. read more

Good bagel sandwiches. Cramped but that's par for the course. News on the TV which is annoying but yaknow.

Not the best bagel I've ever had but decent. Had blueberry bacon egg and cheese sandwich. Enough bacon to get some with every bite. Bagel was soft but chewy. Not enough blueberries though to call it a blueberry bagel. Good ratio of bacon/egg to bread. read more

JP's Bagel Express - Bagels Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I placed my order online for an egg and cheese bagel sandwich. Pickup was fast. What I don't understand is how sliced carrots ended up in my bagel sandwich. First off, that's not even a normal topping. Second off, I did not order that. Not a pleasant surprise. Also I didn't like how the pickled jalapeños were sliced. They were sliced lengthwise instead of slices. read more

JP's Bagel Express - Egg and Cheese Sandwich - Bagels Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I was picking up my sister, BIL, and niece up from EWR, who were visiting from Hawaii, from a redeye and told them I would get them a nice NYC brekkie (and yes, I know this is Hoboken but you gotta work with what you got). JP's was the only place that was open on a Friday at 6 AM, so I called for a pickup order, and everything was ready on time. We ordered the Nova Lox Sandwich, BEC on a roll, Sausage and Cheese on a roll, and a side of hash browns. I tried a bite of the Nova Lox and it wasn't bad. I ordered the sausage and cheese for myself and to my surprise, it came with two sausage patties (unlike the the delis in NYC, which come with one patty, which is still more than enough for me - so I wasn't expecting that), but I wasn't mad at it. I couldn't finish the entire sammie but I still enjoyed it. The side of hash browns also unexpectedly came with two but again - no complaints here. I wish I found out about this place pre-Covid when I was still commuting to work, since it's so close to the Path. But now that I know about it, I will definitely be coming back. read more

JP's Bagel Express - Nova lox - Bagels Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Tons of options and they are open at 5AM. You never realize how important being open at such an early hour it is until you need some food after a long drive shuttling family to the airport. Especially, when you get to eat all of their delicious sandwiches - I had a bacon, egg, and cheese on a croissant and my wife had an egg sandwich on a sesame bagel. We took our happy little sandwiches and watched the sunrise along the Riverwalk. Parking at this time is free and it isn't completely empty as you'll see the myriad citizens and denizen of dear old Hoboken out on the morning jogs or scurrying some small dog to do their business. It was the light in the darkness for a road weary driver who loves eating on the pier. The price was solid, very inexpensive, surprisingly so. However, some of their drinks were oddly overpriced. Hopefully they can get better distribution deals because a $2 drink sold for almost $5 bottle is no bueno. But that's a small issue. The food was delicious and tasted fresh. And our view of the city made all the better. read more

I was doing some work in Hoboken the last few weeks and I was absolutely obsessed with their breakfast bagels I was there every two days! I wonder if they ship across the state! I'd love to order some bagels to Texas!! read more

JP's Bagel Express - Breakfast Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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25 minute wait, I get it not mad about that on a Saturday morning but I just need a to see more Taylor slices on this TEC, I had to use a magnifying glass to find the Taylor on this bagel. read more

JP's Bagel Express - Taylor ham egg and cheese - Bagels Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Tried the new competitor today and it affirms my belief that JP Bagels are the best bagels in Hoboken... the new place was more expensive and the bagels are smaller.....I generally only buy bagels and the spreads at JP... I have no comments about the deli side of the business. read more

JP's Bagel Express is definitely a bagel staple in Hoboken. Located close to the water, the location is definitely great and central. Walking in on a Sunday, I was not surprised by how busy it was - the line was literally out of the door. I decided to go for a staple and order a breakfast sandwich, everything bagel with eggs, cheese, and turkey sausage. The flavor was tasty as any standard breakfast bagel will be and the size was okay but not overwhelming like I strive for. Overall, there wasn't anything unique about my order but it definitely hit the spot for what I was looking for. Will definitely be back to get my breakfast grub on and hopefully try something unique on the menu! read more

JP's Bagel Express - Bagels Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

The best bagels in Hoboken! They have the best bagels, sandwiches, coffee in Hoboken. Highly recommended! read more

JP's Bagel Express - The most rude front desk of JP Express, good bagels and awful attitude - Bagels Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Place is a ripoff. This is a "Taylor ham, egg & cheese, with extra cheese". A paltry 1 & 1/2 thin slices of Taylor ham. 1 single pigeon-sized egg. 1 slice of cheese. Even if it was reasonably priced, which it wasn't, it would still be pathetic. What an embarrassment. I won't be back. read more

JP's Bagel Express - Bagels Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

The bacon egg and cheese on bagels are awesome. Small little spot but good breakfast sambo

I sort of can't decide on 2 or 3 stars, but a proper 3 is generous. Read the review and decide for yourself. Service here leaves much to be desired - for one, you better KNOW what you want, and you better order it loudly and clearly enough for everyone to hear, at a crowded counter. The person who took your order will shoo you away with a number card. The cashier will call your number to pay for your order, upon which you'll stand awkwardly while you pay in the one point of egress for the entire staff between the counter and the kitchen. But, don't give her the number card. She'll call you up again once your food is ready. (There are no signs or indicators how this all functions by the way, I learned this through trial and error.) Once your food is ready, hand over your number card and GTFO ASAP. The place is very small, servicing to go orders only. I guess you could call ahead, which is probably the smarter thing to do. The location means morning commuters are grabbing their bagels and coffees, so be mindful of your timing if you're someone who doesn't like crowds. The food itself? I see a lot of reviews saying "best bagels in Hoboken" - which tells me Hoboken has the same issue that Jersey City has - the places that make the best bagels can't afford to stay in business due to the rising costs of rent and supplies. Small businesses are pushed out in favor of major chains and franchises, leaving whatever/whoever is left that can afford to remain. With no other competition, JP's - much like Wonder Bagel in JC - is "the only game in town." Their bagels aren't going to greet you with a culinary experience, but they're better than the corporate options. Lunch options are better, IMO. If a bit pricy, their sandwiches are pretty standard deli fare. All in all, I want to support them and they aren't necessarily BAD - but they could definitely get some easy improvement wins by streamlining the chaos of ordering, paying, and receiving your food. read more

Definitely the best bagels I've ever had! So light, airy, and chewy! Weren't heavy at all like some bagels can be. Easy to order online for pick up! Can't wait to go back!! read more

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The most underrated and SOLID bagel in Hoboken! Super busy, quick service with fresh bagels. I love that the bacon is crispy and the BEC is good value at only $5.99! read more

I recently moved to Jersey City from Queens and JP's is the closest I'll get to my beloved NYC bagels. (Yes, I tried "the spot" in JC and it was an abomination, so off to Hoboken I went for my weekly carb fix.) The bagels are big and they have a great selection of options (oat bran, whole wheat sesame, rainbow, whole wheat everything, egg everything, I can go on and on). The same goes for their cream cheese selection. Hello, Jackie's Jersey bagel spot! Let's be friends. read more

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Excellent service, appears clean. They were very friendly and efficient. The bagel sandwich however, was lackluster. $6.50 for two measly thin slices of taylor ham - which does not taste like brand name Taylor ham either. The eggs do not taste high quality, and either out of a carton or cooked in large quantities. The only flavor it had was grease. The bagel itself was pretty good. Tad sweet for my liking, but fresh and soft. read more

JP's Bagel Express - Everything bagel with Taylor ham egg and cheese - Bagels Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Stopped at JP's Bagel Express on Monday morning. Not really my style of bagels and the service really needs a revamp. Quality: Ordered two bagels, a Plain Bagel with Plain Cream Cheese not Toasted and a Cinnamon Raisin Bagel with Plain Cream Cheese and Jelly Toasted. They toasted both, which was not a huge surprise considering the chaos behind the counter, though it makes it harder to determine the quality. I felt like both bagels were a bit heavy and doughy, with very little skin. The cream cheese and the jelly were not very generous, which really messed up the ratios with the size of the bagels. The taste was still pretty good, so I understand why folks may be willing to deal with the service. Quantity: Large and heavy bagels. Value: $4-$6.50 for Bagels. Ambiance: JP's Bagel Express is a small bagel shop located in Hoboken. The inside space is only for ordering, though a small bar on the window suggests tables may have once been inside. Outside they had three small tables, but it operates as more of a grab and go. When inside, they have you order on the left, pay on the right, and wait towards the back. However, that is something that is not necessarily clear, leaving most guests lost. Crowd: Busy on Monday morning, but seemed worse because of how long each guest ended up stuck waiting. Service: Chaos. The line arrangement was not clearly set-up and not followed by staff, then guests were left to just wander causing further confusion. They would call names before the order was ready and it was extremely slow even for simple orders. Parking: Limited street parking in the area. read more

JP's Bagel Express - Plain Bagel With Plain Cream Cheese - Bagels Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey