If you find yourself in Philly and you have a hankering for a great bagel... this is the place! It's a small Independent shop near Washington Square. They have bagel sandwiches and the like but I opted for a single black sesame bagel. Never had a black sesame before. It's different from my normal white sesame but had a heat flavor. The bagel itself was just amazing. Soft, with a great chew. Yvonne helped at the counter and she was terrific! Great service! read more

Nice bagel cafe close by to Washington that is open breakfast and early lunch hours. Has a few smaller tables here to sit and eat. The staff here are lovely and welcoming. The menu has various bagels and spreads, and sandwich options. Also various beverages as well. The bagel types are interesting. I tried the fennel seed one and it had good flavor. Had the Mediterranean tuna bagel sammie with a side of pesto pasta. Also came with a drink with their lunch special. Bagels are on the smaller side! Fillings were tasty though. read more

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The bagels were awesome! So good we forgot to take photos. We had everything bagels with garlic and herb cream cheese and the other with roasted veggie! So good and so soft! Would visit again for sure ! read more

My cousin and I visited Knead this morning after hearing so many great things, so we were excited to try it. Unfortunately, our experience was incredibly disappointing due to the customer service. After waiting outside for about 15 minutes, I went inside to pick up my order. The employee who had taken our order was rude from the start. She handed me a bag, then immediately took it back out of my hands and demanded my last name to verify it was mine. This was confusing, especially since there was no reasonable way for her to have known my last name in the first place and it was not on the bag. Everyone has busy mornings, but there is no excuse for treating customers this way. We came in excited to support your business and left feeling unwelcome. Sadly, because of this experience, I won't be returning. I hope this feedback encourages a conversation about treating customers with courtesy and respect. read more

Fresh Plant Based Options Quick kind service Nice seating available I order to go Looking forward to the pickled tomato season. I use the bagels to make stuffing/dressing around the holiday season. read more

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No. Just No. I ordered the Corned Beef sandwich and 1) the bagel was way too small 2) the corned beef was lacking in abundance and flavor and 3) the pickled veggies waaaaaay overpowered the beef. It just wasn't good. And at around $13 I was VERY upset. It took me like 4 bites to finish. I think I'm sticking to other bagel places that have ones larger than the size of my hand and actually fill them properly... read more

Having just arrived in Philadelphia for a long weekend trip I was in need of a little pick me up. Walked by Knead Bagels and thought I would give it a try. Had my first togarashi bagel with egg cheese and Canadian bacon which came with sweet chili pickles. Odd combo especially seeing I am pick about pickles in my sandwiches. But this was surprisingly good that I came back for a second one the next morning. Smaller than the usual bagels you get in NYC but well worth it. read more

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Bagels are untoasted, and still chewy even if you ask for a toast. They come standard with an eye roll, and God forbid you ask if there's decaf coffee. The woman behind the counter wearing a hat was especially short to myself and friends. The street cart around the block has better bagels, and they come with less attitude. read more

Cute local Philly bagel shop! They have ample seating inside the restaurant and a few tables outside. The cashier was friendly and knew the menu well. I like that they have a bagel of the day! My bagel was toasted perfectly with the right amount of cream cheese. They may have manhattan bagels beat! read more

Knead Bagels - Black Sesame with Plain Cream Cheese - Bagels Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Fantastic service, fantastic atmosphere, fantastic food! I had the fennel bagel with garlic & herb cream cheese, a vanilla beignet, & a cold brew read more

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Right down Walnut Street from my medical appointment, Knead Bagels filled my need for a late morning nosh after good news from my doc. The deep narrow rounder house was not yet in lunch mode, so I was able to order, pay and wait for construction of a Guajillo Chili Bagel w Roasted Veggie Cream Cheese, and slide out the door before the tidal wave of lunch rush. Service was fine and dandy and I had bag in hand for departure in under five minutes. The bagel itself had a subtle chili flavor that succeeded through understatement. The cream cheese had a red tint from the use of red bell pepper in the soft mix. The texture may have been more dense than I prefer due to over-kneading, but the shop's name implied this might be the case. Won't hold that against them, but I do imagine how it would have been stellar had there been air pockets throughout to allow the baked dough to be more airy. Still, a very good bagel in a tiny hole in the wall that gives old center city such charm. read more

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The bagels are snall and the holes are large. Save your money. Go to Burts bagels instead

Pretty good bagels for a bagel shop in Philly. I'm used to bagels in Manhattan. It wasn't a Manhattan bagel but it was still good. I would definitely come back for their specials. I just wish they had more bagel options here. read more

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This place has limited hours and is closed Sunday and you can tell why, the food is AMAZING!! Every time I go here for lunch I am so happy with the service, the freshness of the food and the different items that they offer. They have different kinds of bagels that I've never heard of, their whitefish salad is probably the best In the city. They have dine in , takeout and outdoor seating. it's always a very relaxed vibe in here in the music is great. The staff is excellent as well very personable. Highly recommend if you can get here in time!! read more

Knead Bagels - Whitefish Salad, Cucumber & Onion - Bagels Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Good bagel, fluffy and a bit chewy! Great flavor on the everything. Fish tasted fresh and easy to bite, toppings were good. Not too heavy on the schmear. Loved it! read more

Knead Bagels - Lox, Cream Cheese, Cucumber & Onion and me - Bagels Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cute place with good variety of bagels, hot and cold sandwiches, and cozy seating options. I like the everything but the Za'atar is yummy as well. The most friendly and professional staff will help you out. The only thing I don't like about this place is no fresh (red) tomatoes. read more

Friendly staff, good taste, recommended. Bagels are full of taste, thinner than other bagels but that makes sandwiches easier.

FOOD We ordered a BLT on everything and and egg/cheese/sausage on everything. They were absolutely delicious despite a couple downsides. The bacon on the BLT had a jerky-like consistency and wasn't oily, which I loved, and the sausage reminded me of Vietnamese marinated pork than the typical American sausage. They were flavorful and intense. The cheese was also melted nicely with the egg. My caveat is that the seasoning on the everything bagel easily dusts off, so there's not much left on it when you bite into it. I ended up dusting some on with each bite instead. The other downside is that there isn't much bacon on the BLT, and the prices are on the higher side. ($8+ for a BLT!!!) SERVICE Service is quick, and the staff are friendly. AMBIANCE Ample seating is available inside with a couple tables outside as well. It can get crowded quite easily, so it's more of a grab-and-go place since Washington Square Park is nearby. PARKING Paid street parking is available at a limited capacity. Parking garages are also nearby due to its close location to Penn and Jefferson health systems. read more

Knead Bagels - Menu (September 2023) - Bagels Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I can't say enough good things about this place. Probably the best bagel I've had in the city. I go 2 to 3 times per week and it never disappoints. They have really interesting specials and the workers take the time to explain. Super nice people. Fried Long hot cream cheese on a togarashi bagel..... You won't be disappointed Never toasted! read more

Knead Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great service friendly and bright! Food is remarkable-tasty and unusual bagels and marvelous toppings. Everything is very fresh and isn't microwaved to death. Small shop some seating-pretty chill read more

Location is great! Right off Washington Square! I was a bit disappointed with the lack of salmon my sandwich had. Felt a bit silly. Bagel was good in the end and it was nice to sit inside for a bit. Everyone was nice and kind. Coffee looks delicious! read more

I love the name. Stopped by to grab coffee and a breakfast sandwich. Ordered the lox on Togarashi with scallion lime spread. I enjoyed all ingredients. I might try ordering the bagels by themselves next time to get a better taste of them. Service was quick and timely. There are a few tables inside, and some outside. Nice morning stop in Washington square. read more

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I love this bagel shop! I'm an avid bagel eater (bring me the carbs idc!) and this place always gets it right. The bagels are slightly crisp on the outside and taste straight out the oven with a soft slightly chewy interior. I never get them toasted they're just right without tasting stale. True bagel. The breakfast sandwiches are exceptional due to the Garlic Alioli they use on them. A good BEC can't be dry so I usually add ketchup to mine but this aioli beats ketchup for me any day! They also use good ol' cooper sharp american cheese so you know I like to get extra and make is super cooper sharp cheesy like many Philadelphians likes their cheesesteaks. The service is always friendly and I've been coming for about 3 years and have seen staff changes but always remain welcoming. Definitely a bagel spot to check out. 10/10! read more

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My favorite bagel spot in Philly! Unique options for bagels and spreads, plus the classics if you're not feeling adventurous. I LOVE the old bay chicken salad (with potato chips in it)! Knead had the nicest staff around and orders move pretty quickly. I usually order ahead to stop by for a pickup, but there is indoor and outdoor seating available. Pair your bagel with their freshly squeezed orange juice! read more

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Had to drop into a Bagel specialty shop in Philly! Tried their special Strawberry shortcake + strawberry cream cheese combo. Bagel was unique and fresh, soft but chewy. And the cream cheese was light and tasty. I will absolutely drop by again if I come back to Philly. read more

Knead Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The best bagels in town! Wish they would deliver; hard to park around there. My favorite is the fennel sea salt.

Generally, I liked my experience here. Ambiance: (5/5) there is enough seating for a few people. It is close to the hospital so it is convenient for a lot of people. Price: (4/5) Normal prices are average, but lunch prices are really good. $12 for a bagel sandwich, side and drink. OJ is a slight up charge but it was worth it. Food: (4/5) Bagels are really good for the area, but are not the same as NJ or NY of course. I got the Bahn Mi and it had a great sauce that gave it that Asian twist. The cucumber salad was a great side. It has dill, vinegar, and onions and I would highly recommend. Service: (5/5) Food comes our quick and staff is very nice. In conclusion, I would come here again! read more

Knead Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Had a bagel breakfast sandwich w egg, cheese, and sausage on an everything bagel. All good, the sausage was a bit spicy, but not too! Nice small place run very efficiently! read more

Knead has such unique bagel and spread flavors! I loved the everything bagel with the lemon cream cheese. The balance of sweet lemon cream cheese with the everything bagel was delicious. Pickup was quick and easy. read more

If you are reading this just stop and go get some food! It's all good. I have my favorite but am always tempted by the specials. I mean 2 bagels is good right? And the sandwiches are so good. The service is amazing. I truly love this place and will go out of my way to grab a bagel. read more

Loved stumbling into Knead on a Sunday. We didn't realize they closed at 1 but we're grateful they still took our order 5 mins before close. We were excited to try the Super food bagel and the tograshi and wow! The flavor combo of the tograshi with the long hot cream cheese is delicious enough to definitely become a frequent flyer here. My husband and I agreed that next time we need to come when they open because the texture of the bagel was a bit tougher. We can imagine just how yummy these would be fresh out of the oven. read more

Knead Bagels - Togarashi with long hot cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The customer service is excellent here! The employees are always very genuine and kind. The price point is also very reasonable compared to some other bagel spots I've seen and these bagels are always deliciously chewy and fresh! Overall really great place to enjoy your bagel inside or out (they have outdoor seating). It's my favorite bagel place in this city! I'll be here once a week! Lol read more

Knead Bagels - Black sesame bagel with lox, cucumbers, and capers - Bagels Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$10 for a half dozen scrawny ones. I won't call them bagels, they don't look like bagels. The good, the outside has a nice crisp shell but there is no soft inside doughy goodness that a bagel should have. The bagel hole was bigger than the bagel so there is no room for my favorite topping, diced tomato. One and done for me. read more

Knead Bagels - The hole is bigger than the bagel. It's a shonda to call this a bagel - Bagels Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Friendly, fast, and convenient. Was able to order online and pick up within 10 mins. Stopped in for breakfast today. As soon as I saw their special for the week, I just had to do it! Garlic bagel with fajita cream cheese! I mean, yummmm! The pictures speak for themselves read more

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Their service is out of this world even though they are super busy. All of their staff is personable and friendly. They have very unique donuts and cream cheeses. Had a Zaatar bagel with lemon herb cream cheese read more

Knead Bagels - Different variety donuts - Bagels Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great bagels great hummus nice staff and it's super fast as well will return whenever in area

I live a stone throw away from this place and it felt criminal that I hadn't tried Knead Bagels yet. Was super excited and came in on a rare weekday morning when I wasn't at work. I tried the much recommended Togarashi Bagel with Scallion Lime cream cheese but didn't get it heated, which is something I generally prefer. Can't say I was super impressed though - the cream cheese was extremely lime-y and the bagel was nothing extraordinary. Given the extraordinary reviews, I'll probably be giving this place another shot (and definitely toasting my bagel). For now, 3.5 stars. read more

Knead Bagels - Togarashi Bagel with Scallion Lime cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ok so I only recently started eating bagels as I always thought they were terrible donuts. Yes, I know, I was woefully wrong and I will be the first to admit it. Places like Knead Bagels are what's really turning me over to the bagel scene. Bagel's aren't a bad donut but a bread alternative! Anyway, I came here for a quick bite and they had such an interesting array of bagels. What caught my eye was their bagel of the day which happened to be a lavender bagel with lavender honey cream cheese spread. I have such a soft spot for lavender flavored things that I knew I had to try it. I have to admit, it took me a while to eat it so I didn't have it fresh and hot. Even then, it was an amazing bagel and the flavors worked surprisingly well. The lavender was light but added a nice floral hint to the bagel and to me was a great addition to the dense, slightly salted bagel. The spread was amazing as well, honey and lavender just work so well together and of course on this bagel only made things better. It wasn't overly sweet and the bit of salt enhanced the flavors all around. If you're in the Philly area definitely check this place out for a quick bite or a quiet place to set up and study! read more

Knead Bagels - Lavender Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

What a find! My husband and I stumbled across this place while walking to the Liberty Bell. We hadn't had much luck with random restaurant selection the day before so we picked Knead because their was a line of locals outside and we assumed it would be a good choice. We assumed right! The service was friendly and helpful to first timers. No dine in but they walk your food outside to you when it's ready, and it comes out fresh and hot. The aioli was to die for!!! The food was as delicious as the photos... no not staged it truly looked this amazing! Would definitely be back. read more

Knead Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I love this place for a quick breakfast! The bagels are amazing! I usually order the egg, cheese, turkey bacon and knead aioli on an everything bagel. Cheese is melted to perfection and the bagel has a decent flavor. Only complaint is that their turkey bacon is on the saltier side. read more

Knead Bagels - Egg, cheese, and Turkey Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania