Mad Llama Coffee

This place never misses. I went in today and the bagels and vegetables are fresh, the cream cheese…read moreis delicious and the service is top notch. There is not any space to sit and eat, but there is a bar against the window to stand! We ordered bagels for my friends wedding in December and that also went exceptionally well. Everything was correct, fresh and ready on time!

Stopped by The Bagelry in OTR on my way out of town the other morning & am so glad I did! This is…read morethe best bagel sandwich I've had in the city so far! The setup here is efficient and primed for them to crank out delicious bagels for everyone! I hadn't had a bagel sandwich with ketchup before, but the Skillet is a game changer!! If you're a fan of a traditional "skillet" at breakfast joints; this is a bagel sandwich you will LOVE!! The Asiago Cheddar Bagel is packed with cheddar flavor & is toasted to perfection. If you're thinking of getting the Smoked Turkey Bagel Sandwich, I highly recommend adding the bacon to make it a

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3/4th profile of a Build Your Own Egg Sandwich. I added 1 bacon and American Cheese

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Marx Bagels

3.6(298 reviews)

5.1 mi

I tried Marx when I was in a pinch yesterday and couldn't be happier! I ordered an Asiago bagel…read morewith plain cream cheese which was incredible!! Everyone working was working hard and moving super fast to get orders out. The music is great, the ambiance is casual and quiet, I really enjoyed my wait while my bagel was being made. I will definitely be back when I am in town again!!

We stopped for a quick brunch. I ordered a bagel, with an egg, and a side of fresh fruit…read more Let me tell you, the freshly made, warm, "everything" bagel was so tender! The cream cheese spread easily and the scrambled egg was perfectly cooked. The fresh fruit salad was so delicious. The combination of pineapple, cantaloupe, melon and sliced oranges were so fresh. Free parking just outside the door.

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Two plain bagels

The Bagelry

4.4(68 reviews)

2.2 mi•Oakley

Their bagel sandwhiches are great. I enjoy the ability to customize sandwhich and smears. I have…read morenever encountered them selling out of bagels however I have only visited only earlier in the morning. They have parking behind the building.

The Bagelry, with locations in OTR and Oakley, is serving up fresh-baked bagels every day Their…read moremenu has all the classic staples you'd expect from a bagel shop, along with some unique and creative sandwich options. If you're craving a taste of a New York-style breakfast right here in Cincy, this is definitely the spot to check out! It's a solid option but I do wish maybe we added cream cheese or something to the bagel sandwich because it was pretty dry. Not much seating inside so a good spot to know that you would take it to go!

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Bacon Avocado

OTR Bagel Bar

3.4(99 reviews)

7.8 mi•Over-the-Rhine

OTR Bagel Bar is the best place to get bagels in all of Cincy…read more My go-to order: A jalapeno cheddar bagel with lox, egg, onion, capers, tomato, and a flavored cream cheese. They don't skimp on ingredients and everything is always fresh and high quality. A must-try for bagel lovers!

Our 3 bagels took a very long time although there were only two other customers in the store. After…read morethat, the bagels were a burnt and tasted very ordinary. The sandwich contents looked AND tasted cheap and kinda artificial, and the presentation was messy and falling apart. NONE of us finished eating and had to pick at what was edible. There were flies all over us and flying onto our food, and the store itself seemed dingy. There weren't many options either. OVERALL I probably will never go here again and would never recommend it to anyone. There are easily WAY BETTER options in Cincinnati / downtown. (Coming from a local).

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This was their cinnamon toast crunch bagel

Everything Bagels

4.4(160 reviews)

7.8 mi•Eastgate

This place was amazing. Two completely flavorful bagel sandwiches for about $12. I got the chive…read moremelt and added an egg - it was everything I wanted. Layer upon layer of meaty gooey savory flavor - sloppy and delicious. My husband got the French melt - sweet and savory and straightforward - delightful. It seemed to be a very popular spot. There was a long line but it went quick.

Although I've been to the location in Eastgate, I prefer going to the smaller location in Fairfax…read moreas it's on my way to work. I love the selection of bagels there. They also have great seasonal coffee flavors and drinks. I like this location as they have a drive thru. The bagel chips are always tasty and you can buy day old bagels there too. Friendly service. One of my favorite breakfast spots.

Jalapeño Turkey on Jalapeño Cheddar Bagel

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Carl's Deli

4.4(291 reviews)

3.2 mi•Hyde Park

Hot Heidi. Ready on time. Great staff. Always delicious…read more Make sure to order online it can get a little busy. Some outdoor seating, typically pretty busy, but to be expected when your food is this good.

I have heard so much about this place recently and I love a good sandwich so I know that I had to…read morestop in ASAP. I stopped by for a quick lunch during the week and wanted an easy to-go sandwich. They have a medium sized menu but a lot of different options which makes it a bit hard to pick haha! I decided on a reuben sandwich with all of the fixens inside. I was surprised that I was the only one in there because of the amount of rave reviews. It was a small quaint little place. The employees were suppperrrr nice and gave me a lot of time to think about my order. The vibes in there were very cool with fun music and just overall a good time. Now onto the Reuben. Holy cow! It was juicy and very flavorful, with the perfect amount of sauerkraut. The bread was toasty and the sandwich was nice and warm but not too hot. I think this will be a new spot for me for lunch!

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The Bagel Stop

3.6(21 reviews)

7.8 mi•Downtown

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This place was so banger. Didn't expect much but I was really surprised at how good it was. Wish I…read moreworked in the building so I could go everyday.

I love bagel stop! Every time I'm downtown I always get the same thing…read more A turkey zinger on a plain bagel and it's oh so good! I'm there maybe once every 2 months and the ladies shocked me by knowing my order. I enjoy getting I speak with them when I come in.

Turkey Zinger

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Turkey Zinger

Bagel Bros

3.8(31 reviews)

7.5 mi•Corryville

This place has all the low quality amenities and downtrodden appearance of a hidden gem but the…read morefood tastes exactly how the place looks: bad. Bagel sandwich was dry, overcooked and something I would expect a college freshman to make in their dorm room with a toaster oven and frozen meat. I should have taken the Open sign being off as a warning to potential customers to avoid this place. The bathroom is one of the worst I've used in a public setting including the third world. Hungover? Hungry? Try your luck elsewhere.

Great prices on some very good bagels and very good servings given the cost of the sandwich…read more Service is quick and friendly, and they have a pretty good selection of different options every day. Probably my favorite thing is you can get a day old donut for 60 cents, that's the kind of quality transparency we need in this world. I got a pair of omelet sandwiches on some delicious breads and left out for under 10 bucks, very tough to beat

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Brown Bear Bakery

4.8(426 reviews)

7.6 mi•Over-the-Rhine

Heard the buzz. Arrived shortly after opening hours and there was already a line, which moved at a…read moremoderate pace. Interior was clean. The staff was very friendly. Seating available but limited in numbers. While I will rate the bakery items, 5/5 for the deliciousness and appearance, would rate the Brown Bear Latte and Blueberry Cherry Iced Matcha drinks 3 to 4 out of 5 as they were just lacking flavor to suit my tastes. The bakery items was worth the ~20 minute wait.

Pleasantly surprised with their coffee! Definitely worth adding to your pastry order. Cinnamon roll…read morewas solid, orange zest on it was unique but not really my thing. Definitely going to come back to try another pastry sometime! Service is excellent, they have great recommendations based on what you like. Cozy place to sit & eat if you can nab a table in time.

Ratatouille focaccia and everything bagel croissant

Brown butter latte and banana bread twice baked

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Einstein Bros. Bagels

2.4(82 reviews)

11.6 mi

I have to say I haven't been back since I gave this location 2 stars, well I came back and I am…read morehappy to say this trip was a 5 star visit. I had zero issues and the food was good and hot. I also got one of the refresher drinks and it was very tasty. I do plan to go back again this next week to see if the service and food quality is the same. But as of right now I will upgrade my 2 stars to 5 stars.

I treated myself to a bagel sandwich for my birthday and was honestly shocked by how delicious the…read morechorizo sunrise egg sandwich was! I could eat that cream cheese by the spoonful. The dining room was clean and the staff were helpful. Parking was very easy as there is a good sized lot out back. This Einstein Bros Bagels is located conveniently close to the highway in a small plaza.

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