We've been coming here for years and the food continues to be great. However, customer service has gone down and over the last couple of months, our orders have been incorrect after ordering ahead more often then they've been correct. This morning was particularly frustrating as their phone system wasn't set up correctly and no one was answering so my husband had to drive the 20 minutes back to the store to deal with it since we were given a $4 bagel when we paid for a $12 sandwich. read more

Giving Kismet 3 stars because their bagels are delicious and it's my husband's favorite breakfast place in Eldersburg. I have tried so hard to like Kismet and other than the bagels I just can't. The eggs on the egg sandwich taste like they're from a carton. Plus they're inconsistent in size. Sometimes they're thick and other times they're as thin as a crepe. I wish they would offer an actual fried egg - like THB. The bacon is 100% precooked/microwaved. The mixed berry cream cheese was sour and flavorless. And they frequently run out of basic bagel flavors... today it was sesame. Will keep trying things here since it's my husband's favorite, and update my review if something changes. read more

Stopped by with some friends today and got the Turkey of fire Holey Sandwich on Jalepeno. Overall it tasted great and came with a lot of meat. Will come back again. read more

Formally a bagel shop I frequently visited in high school. Delicious baked bagels with homemade cream cheeses, espresso, coffee, tea.. I'm pretty sure I saw some donut holes too! Free WiFi, I spent a few hours working from there one day. Called in and picked up breakfast with my dad another. Busy, friendly, great service... must go if in town and looking for fresh made, local eats. Happy to have this place in town. read more

Have been to Kismet's many times after church on Sundays for a coffee and breakfast. They are never short of being busy, which can lead to longer than expected wait times, however the food is always very good (their açai bowls are off the charts) and you just can't beat the sense of community that this establishment engenders. It's a great local spot and we'll keep coming back! read more

I ordered a Caesar Salad to go. $8.25 and 30 minutes later, I received a container of chopped lettuce with a side of dressing. I would have been better off just getting a bagged Caesar Salad Kit at Safeway next door. read more

Kismet Cafe - Caesar Salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Eldersburg, Maryland

My boyfriend and I both ordered the salmon lox sandwich and an ABC juice. The sandwich was good but the ABC (apple, beet, carrot) was warm, which I thought was weird since it was freshly made. The people who worked at the registers were unfriendly, never smiled or said thank you. The combination of mediocre food and meh service gets a three star. read more

Great service & yummy food. Many options for those with restricted diets. Will work with customers to meet their needs. Delicious!

Great bagels but, unfortunately, the order takers have a hard time listening to details if you veer off the menu at all. Ask for extra mayo? Nope. Ask for extra onions? No. They say ok but I haven't seen it. My hubby bought an almost $8.00 reuben sandwich and the amount of food between the bread was nonexistent - that shocked me because the bagel sandwiches so far are great. They have the best bagels around though. The bigger issue? Sanitary conditions. I went up for a refill on coffee and the worker took my refill cup with all that entails and put it right into the ice bin that everyone else uses. The entire cup I drank out of went in. You get my germs and I get yours. I did call the owner and tell her what happened. I love this little place for the bagels and cream cheese but I really don't want to get sick eating there. read more

we ordered our food on Toast and the process was very easy. When we showed up, we were greeted by 3 very pleasant smiley employees who had our order ready. The food was good and the outdoor seating clean. We went back in Kismet Go to leave a tip and ask a few questions. The employees were friendly and answered our questions and joked around with us. read more

Tried this place for the first time last week. I walked in and it seemed like a cozy, warm little cafe. I loved it immediately. There are a few small tables set up but you can also carry out. The person helping me behind the counter was incredibly friendly and helpful. I ordered a challah bagel with salmon cream cheese. I have never had a challah bagel before and I was blown away. It was light and airy but toasted to perfection on the outside. I ordered my husband a bacon, egg, cheese on an 8 grain everything bagel and we had our choice of many cheeses! He said it was delicious. They serve a variety of deli type desserts and I'll definitely be back for a muffin to go with my Zeke's (best ever) coffee. Can't wait to go back! read more

I love that Kismet is in Eldersburg, where it is a sort of good-restaurant-desert. The bagels are great, and you can get them prepared any way you like. Any kind of coffee/ latte drinks you like. What more could you ask for? Prices are reasonable for bagels, but the sandwiches are kind of high, though not ridiculously high. Every employee I've ever encountered has been super friendly and helpful. I go here often and have no plans to stop. read more

I absolutely adore this spot. Staff is awesome great rewards club. The bagels are made on site every day. The cheddar cheese everything bagel... to the best! read more

This place is a hot mess on a Sunday! I'm all about supporting small local businesses but will not go back here on Sunday! I spent 20 minutes caught in their online ordering system to then be told the system is down today. So I drove there. Horrible parking situation in that corner of the parking lot! There are now 2 different store-fronts for Kismet. Apparently one is sandwiches and one is salad. I don't know where you go if you want both! I went in the original site and it is packed armpit to elbow! Good for them but tables are inches apart and I struggled to get through all the waiting people to get back to the ordering line. Once I ordered, I stood for 20 minutes waiting on my 2 sandwiches while getting knocked and jostled by people trying to get around inside the tight space. I did notice people picking up online orders so I don't know what that was all about since I wasn't able to order that way! Sandwiches were good but not worth the hassle!! read more

My fiancé occasionally gets us breakfast from here and it's such a nice healthy option for Marriottsville. There doesn't seem to be that make healthy/juicing options in this area so this is the spot to go! read more

Wonderful bagels and breakfast sandwiches. Cute atmosphere. The cream cheese is also wonderful.

This has been my favorite place in town since owners Lana and Dana Ferraris opened the doors. They consistently deliver delicious food and beverages, and have always treated their employees like family. Frequently willing to experiment with their menu and create new items that customers might enjoy or have requested. They introduced me to Furnace Hills and Zeke's brand coffees. I prefer New York style bagels and Kismet never disappoints. My go-to is the southwest egg on toasted everything bagel with bacon, but on occasion I'll get a toasted powerhouse bagel with plain cream cheese. Stop in sometime, order a soup, sandwich, and coffee drink, and sit a spell. Enjoy the atmosphere. It'll put a smile on your face. I usually bring my tablet computer and access the free wi-fi. read more

We stopped to get one sandwich. A bagel with egg and bacon. We know it's never quick but it's usually reasonable timing and worth the wait. This took 45 minutes. Then we get it and there's no egg. No excuse for this. read more

Since moving to Sykesville, MD from another state that is known for their bagels. I wanted to find a good bagel place that's similar. Kismet Cafe is the closet, and the bagels are good. One suggestion though. If you're ordering to go. Make sure you get the correct order. There are times I walked out with someone else's order with the same name as me. read more

Delicious bagels and breakfast sandwiches! I didn't know what to expect when ordering the power bowl, but it was super delicious, great for after a workout. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Super cheap bagels with cream cheese, ready to eat as soon as they're given to you. Best worker there is Tommy Goheen. He's very good at stocking chips on that little rack thing. So good. Give him a raise. read more

2 weekends straight...horrible experience. Wait time is extremely long for the quality of food. Kismet has upgraded technology but have definitely downgraded in service and quality. Order was incorrect and servers were rude. Never going again!!!!! Going to Kismet really makes me miss Habib's. . Very disappointing when this is really the only cafe in the area. What ever happen to business owners caring about customer service. read more

This is my go-to bagel place in the Sykesville/Eldersburg area. You can watch the bagels being made, which is super re-assuring. I love that I can get egg whites on my sandwich and they taste REAL. The selection of bagels and cream cheese are wide as well. Their coffee and lattes/smoothies/etc. are just as good. I often go there for breakfast after a workout, but I've been for lunch, too, and the wraps are AMAZING! Also - they keep tons of fresh options to grab and go: salads, fruit bowls, quiches, muffins, etc. I could go on and on about this place, but just try it out for yourself. Great, local, small business. read more

This is the best bagel place around. Great selection. The juices are amazing and the coffee is out of this world. Super friendly staff. Great prices. Cream cheese is made fresh in the store. Love everything about this place. read more

I came into Kismet again on May 27, 2019. I ordered a bagel with capers and extra cream cheese. It was excellent and perfect. I can tell the store has focused on training. I overheard the cashier tell the sandwich line twice about the extra cream cheese. Thanks to the owners and cashier. And of course the prep cook for taking care of my order. read more

Really enjoy the friendly vibe this place exudes as soon as you step in. It's been busy every time I have gone which reassures me this place is doing something right. Been here for breakfast and lunch - sandwiches and wraps have been delicious. Service is on point, and the menu has a lot of options. This is located in a large shopping plaza, so there is plenty of parking. Definitely my goto spot when I'm passing through the area. read more

I know bagels, and this is the only place )that I know of) that serves properly-made bagels near Sykesville.

Kismet has friendly service and reasonably time I taking your orders but there this morning and waited 45 minutes for a bagel sandwich and Turkey Havartii sandwich. I wasn't the only. Food isn't bad but is definitely not worth waiting 45 minutes for. Sad use to like Kismet!Kismet Bagels read more

Kismet is the old Zi Pani which had a fair share of issues. I'm a bit of a bagel snob and always thought the Bagel Cafe (may Habib rest in peace) had the best bagels around. Kismet's bagels have gotten to be as good as Habib's - not too chewy, good amount of toppings and fresh. Kismet is so much better organized than Zi Pani and order flow works pretty well. I always like a toasted ET with salmon spread, lettuce, tomato and swiss, open face. That's usually overwhelming for most bagel shops but Kismet has got my order. My daughters like the egg, cheddar and ham croissants - always with a side of cream cheese so they can "schmear." On the occasions I've ordered soup, I've found them to be good. The owner and staff provide great customer service and the atmosphere is fairly cozy. The price is average and worth the consistency in quality and service. And if someone in your group isn't in the mood for bagels, they can run next door and get pizza or Five Guys and meet you back in the cafe! read more

I've been here a couple of times and have been very pleased both times but I have to say I'm a bit of a one trick pony. Since I keep getting the same thing which is the salmon on a bagel. Which is awesome. read more

Kismet Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Eldersburg, Maryland

I was here a LONG time ago and forgot to finish this review. I was in Sykesville recently again and forgot to stop in, but remembered this drafted review, so here goes (from my draft)... The people here are super friendly and nice. I walked into the place and got a very genuine, businesslike greeting that made me feel like they appreciated the fact that I'd chosen to stop in. The service was very fast, but not rushed. Even as I was leaving, the people were friendly, but not fake about it. The food I got was good. So was the coffee! read more

First time here - found it on Yelp as I was in the area and looking for a bistro-like atmosphere to grab a coffee, juice, and light breakfast. Extremely friendly staff that makes you feel welcomed. If you eat in, they drop off the food at your table - a nice touch. Food is very good. They bake their own bagels in house and have house made cream cheeses. Fresh squeezed juices and good coffees and teas and very fair prices. They offer a lot of sandwiches and panini sandwiches as well. Will definitely be back. read more

The food here is delicious. Unfortunately, the sizes of the sandwiches have gotten smaller since they changed owners and the name of the cafe. The prices also went up a bit. Before, just a sandwhich would fill me up. Now, I have to get some soup before hand and a dessert. While it may seem smart on their behalf because people are spending more, it's actually a negative, because I am less likely to go there as often. I used to go 2-3x a week. Now I go once or twice every six months. That being said, I love the way they decorated the place. The staff is also super friendly and helpful. They will let you try a bite of soup before you buy it, but to make sure you enjoy it. There is usually a line, and the meals always take a few minutes to make, but it is well worth the wait. I promise you! read more

Great spot. Dropped in on a whim and they have great coffee and bagel sandwhiches like the great bagel shops in New York City. Long lines because their food is so good and the only shop in a bagel desert. Loxs were fresh and veggies to will definately go back often. read more

Yum!! Went here on a snow day to get some schoolwork done and got a hot chocolate and a tuna melt. They sat me at a table by an outlet for charging my laptop and my tuna melt was astonishing!!! Soooo fresh!!!! read more

Randomly came across Kismet. The bagel egg and cheese sandwich was the best I have had in a long time. It is the type of sand which that I will be thinking about again. Such a simple thing but so good! Cute place, nice people read more

Food was AMAZING! Got BLT bagle, it was FULL! Finally a place where you do not regret to wait to eat. read more

Kismet Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Eldersburg, Maryland

This place is a favorite of mine. The coffee used is all local (and delicious), the staff are friendly, and the setting gives a homey & warm feeling. The cafe latte had a free granola bar attached too! I only wish the hours were extended a bit so I could do some more studying. Overall, a great place to come read, relax, study, or whatever you please. read more

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This is our "go to" breakfast/lunch place in Eldersburg. Bagels are fresh and sandwiches never fail. Recent ownership change hasn't brought any obvious changes. Staff is very friendly indeed. Ask for an "Everything Everything" Bagel n the kids will make sure you get a fully loaded bagel. read more

I have very fond memories of Kismet Cafe. When I was younger and there was a two hour delay or no school my Father and I would go to Kismet and get bagels. The atmosphere there is like no other. The warmth and comfortably is amazing. The employees are extremely nice and courteous. The menu is great and the coffee is excellent. The other day I took my friend here to get Acaì bowls and they were AMAZING, i was pleasantly surprised by the puffed granola at the bottom. I'm a vegan and they had many vegan friendly options! No complaints here! read more