Not a great bagel. It works in a pinch but nothing really sets these bagels apart from others in the area. But if you grew up eating prep school food or belong to a local country club, bagels of this kind resemble the white bread that so many residents were weaned on. read more

The ladies who work at this bagel store are fantastic!!! Very friendly and super QUICK. Bagels are big and chunky, as well as traditionally hand rolled. NYC bagels are amazing, but these are quite spectacular themselves. read more

Mendham Bagel & Coffee Shop - Bagels Near Me - Mendham, New Jersey

Decided to try again and they are still not cooking the bagels properly. Below is a photo of my "toasted" bagel I could completely squish in my hand like a sponge. read more

Mendham Bagel & Coffee Shop - A soft roll masquerading as a bagel - Bagels Near Me - Mendham, New Jersey

This place is top notch. The food is always fresh and delicious. The bagels are the best in the area. The staff is excellent, attentive, and really on the ball. The coffee is very good here too. read more

This place is amazing! My bagel was like the Lover album from Taylor Swift!!! It's perfect!!!! The person who did our order was excellent. I will be back before I see Taylor Swift in 2 weeks!!!! read more

Mendham Bagel & Coffee Shop - Lover bagel 2. Bagel with Plain Cream Cheese - Bagels Near Me - Mendham, New Jersey

This place has really turned it around after a very rough opening. It has been very solid ever since, and Is exactly what the community needs. And I'll say it - it's a very solid bagel. I usually go for everything or multigrain, but here the plain is the star - just a tasty bagel. To go to 5 stars, would love to see some more interesting hot sandwiches for lunch. And could still turn them a bit quicker. Awesome, friendly staff - will definitely keep returning! read more

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A very nice bagel shop, a bit busy on a Saturday morning. This is perfect to stop and get sandwiches before going on a hike or trip. There's tables inside to eat but no table service. There's a park close by if you'd prefer to eat outside. There's also outdoor seating. It took us less than ten minutes to order and get out. Friendly staff. read more

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I spent $3 bucks on cookies and they were terribly stale. My daughter is 3 and she couldn't even bite into them they were so hard.

The bagels are ok, but the system sucks! It takes an eternity to get your order, and then it's rarely correct. I've been several times, and today was the last. The need someone to teach them how to run a successful deli counter. read more

Went to mend the bagel ordered hammock and cheese. On a roll not toasted. Paid almost $9 for ham egg and cheese with 2 eggs received it toasted and grilled. Returned to make it right and was given much smaller amount of ham and cold eggs. Would not ever come back, service was rude and unhelpful. read more

My taylor ham egg and cheese was pretty good but nothing special and you can certainly get a better one from Alfa, Time for a Bagel, etc. My latté was quite bad. I don't know if it was the kind of almond milk they used but I would not get a latté from here again. read more

Taylor Ham, Egg, and Cheese with SPK was delicious. Of course everyone has their choice of bagel spot around here, but this is convenient and hits the spot when in a pinch. The convenience for people nearby probably adds to the taste. Service is quick, many kinks have been ironed out since opening and they have hit their stride with their staff. Easy to use touch screens for payments and tips. Has the energy of any deli / bagel shop. Limited table seating. People standing around waiting for their order. Old friends catching up. read more

Just got a BLT. There are 2 pieces of bacon! You have got to be kidding me. Not going back

Best bagels in the area! Friendly, fast service with consistently throughout the food

Terrific bagels, interesting specials like the Cuban sandwich, and fabulous service from friendly, caring people, all add up to a total winner. My fave! read more

I love the food here! Everything is awesome! But I try to call to I put my order in and then pick it up. I would call three or four times and no answer. So I decide to just walk in and order. They had about 5 or 6 girls working the counter and the phone would ring and ring and no one was fazed by it or answered it. They weren't too busy either. read more

I raised an eyebrow when I walked in the first time and realized this wasn't a bagel shop, it was a deli, with a deli directly across the lot. I shrugged when I realized their idea of being a "coffee shop" is having bunn warmers of junk coffee to the side of the register. Today I walked up and saw a sign for their new breakfast sandwich, the minuteman, that is a direct ripoff of the Wicker Baskets 6+, one of the things they're very well known and loved for. That's it for me. That's a grenade thrown at an established, well loved, family owned, family run business. I understand wanting to succeed but there are much less slimy ways to do it. Adendum: I posted this on google too and got a defensive rebuttal from the owner calling it "not a deli" when their menu clearly lists wraps, salads, burgers, an entire section of sloppy joes, fried sides, breakfast sandwiches, "belly busters" etc. Own what you are, don't be glib about it upon being called out. They also noted having "the latest Curtis Coffee System"....ok? In 2019 coffee shops have baristas making your drink for you, not self service. Frankly, if you get that riled up about a bad review, it's probably because there's truth to it. read more

I'm just disappointed at the staff, the young kids are trying but the older staff are so rude and uninviting. They've messed up my order most times I've been here. It's not worth going to anymore. What I NEED to talk about is the coffee- we got iced coffees that was clearly brewed coffee from 3+ days ago. We took one sip and mentioned the staleness to a woman who couldn't care less and didn't even offer a new one. Had to pour out immediately when we left the store. I mean, we drink McDonald's coffee happily if that tells you anything. Such a waste of money. If she had just been nicer and gotten us a new one I don't think I'd be so charged up as to take to the computer to review, but I hate when I wastefully spend money at a place. read more

I was hopeful but unfortunately, so far, they've missed the mark. The "bagels" are glorified rolls: huge, volumous puffs of dough and undercooked. They are using a POS (Point of Sale) system to enter and track orders which is chaotic and inefficient for a bagel place. On top of that, the info on the tickets is too small and faint that the staff can't read it without glasses (observe). There are way too many people behind the counter and as the saying goes, too many cooks... The good news is that they are brand new and will hopefully work out the kinks of the service. As for the bagels, the bakers might want to visit Brooklyn or a few local places like Bagel Bin in Bernardsville or Chester Bagel. They seemed to have got it down. read more

Friday, March 29 - stopped in around noon to pick up bagels. Quick and happy service, lots of choices. Fresh bagels and well made... improved bagels. Good chew. Upgraded to 5-stars! Welcome to the Mendhams!! We have our own bagel and coffee shop. I am a little more forgiving, having had experience of opening an international hotel! It's not easy. That said, give them an "A" for the bakery/cafe, effort and listening. On Friday 3/15 late afternoon to avoid the Saturday/Sunday rush to the long-awaited bagel place, my husband bought a selection of seven bagels to sample (pumpernickel, french toast, whole wheat) and whipped Philadelphia cream cheese from Kings (OMG - $6!!). Order taking was slow, but no surprise with a NEW operation. Bagels were fluffy and chewy. I IM'd them on facebook and had quick replies to my inquiries about daily soups. Today (Tuesday 3/19), after my afternoon meeting, I stopped in around 4:30 to welcome them to the neighborhood. I placed my order for a whole wheat (scooped) with lox spread and sesame with regular. Then I got four bagels to go (marble rye and whole wheat) - to avoid crowds. Mike behind the counter was the perfect host and mentioned some plans for the future. Who has waited in line at Time for a Bagel in Morris Plains?! That is a serious wait but people support local business. Let the Mendham Bagel and Coffee Cafe get into its own rhythm. Go during different times of day. Support our local bagel place... read more

Cappuccino will burn your mouth! Not exaggerating! Beware of their cappuccino, it comes BURNING HOT! I removed the lid got busy working a little then took a sip and it literally burned the top of my mouth! I complained to the server ( older lady) she said yes our cappuccino comes hot! I asked her to tell the owner or at least warn the customers! She didn't take the complaint seriously read more

Great breakfast experience. Omelettes are awesome- moist & flavorful. I don't even like homefries but these are an exception...sooo tasty. Coffee is great too. Service was super- owner was more than helpful. So happy they are in my neighborhood! read more

Wish the old owners never sold. Far worse bagel and overall experience. Unusually hard crust for a bagel. Staff is nice enough. Prices have also increased after the transition of ownership. read more

I stopped in to get a Taylor ham egg and cheese I got to say the best bagel probably on this side of New Jersey it will be my go-to spot from here on in ! Thanks again for a great experience read more

This place is no where near what it needs to be a bagel shop in New Jersey!!!! I got a Taylor ham and cheese with spk on a roll for five dollars,which is a rip off before i even open it. There is two pieces of thin Taylor ham and one slice of cheese. Roll was terrible tasted like a day old! Won't be back ever read more

Mendham Bagel & Coffee Shop - Bagels Near Me - Mendham, New Jersey

I don't like their bagels. They are big white and fluffy....not dense and chewy. They get big and white using additives which I am against. I believe they are owned by Chester Bagel...which I find to be a completely different bagel. These bagels seem to be like the bagels of the previous owner....which gave up. Bagel business is tough in NJ...so you have to provide an excellent bagel...or people just go else where. I know many people travel out of town to get better bagels. read more

I been to this place a few times and have never received a "hot bagel" once despite the sign in the window. The bagels taste a day old at least even in the morning. Do they even make the bagels here? read more

I was very disappointed in this bagel shop and recommend that you don't go anytime close to closing or don't want to be exhorted on price. Bagels: The bagel I ate was fine, but not nearly as good and other shops near here. My biggest issue with the bagel was that they were completely disorganized. There were labels all over the place, and from a customer's perspective, you couldn't tell which label was supposed to be for which bagels, because they had multiple labels on some of the bins. The person working at the counter told me what the one I asked about was, but in a way that made me think that his guess was no better than mine, and that he was just going off the sign that was easiest for him to see. Service: In addition to not having the bagels organized in a clear way, they also ignored my request for it to be toasted. Obviously there are two sides to communication, and I guess that I should have done more to ensure that he understood that I wanted the bagel toasted, but I had no way to know that he didn't here. Either way my bagel wasn't very good, because it wasn't toasted and it was 20 minutes before closing time, so it was a long time since it was cooked. Coffee: I came at 2:10 on a Saturday, and all the coffee varieties had been emptied, so I had no way to judge how good they would have been. Again, the service was terrible. It was completely slow, so someone should have noticed me trying to find a urn with some coffee in it, and told me that they'd been emptied and suggested iced coffee as an alternative. After the fact, I learned that was where all the coffee went. Anyway, my only option was to use the espresso machine, to make an Americano, thinking that would be a good substitute for coffee. A good Americano (two shots of espresso and some hot water), is actually my drink of choice, but the espresso machine that they had sitting there was out of the 1980's or something. I'm quite sure that it made the espresso from concentrate or powder. It definitely didn't make it like a barista or even like the modern automatic machines that replicate a barrista. It was terrible and I recommend that you never try to replicate a cup of coffee from one of those machines. Price: Out of control. $7.70 for a bagel and terrible coffee is crazy. I regretted this purchase so much when I was eating the bagel that I considered calling the owner for a refund. I threw the coffee away after two sips and the bagel should have been $1.50. Summary: Service and price are the main reasons why I'm giving this place 2 stars. I understand wanted to get closed up at 2:10 on a Saturday, but if you are going to be open, be open enough that someone coming in for a toasted bagel and a cup of coffee can get something close to that. If you don't want to do that, then close at 2:00 instead of 2:30 or 3:00. Also, $7.70 for a bagel and coffee is far more than the best places around charge. It is insulting. read more

Bagels are mediocre. Atmosphere is rushed and unfriendly. For a small town business, you really need to step up the personalized service and a smile would be nice. Seating is a bit uncomfortable and crowed. read more

THE BEST!!! Honestly best bagels I've had in a long time. Crispy outside with fluffy insides - absolutely perfect. Iced coffee with coffe ice cubes! The staff is also incredibly nice! read more

I realize it's a new business so I'll give them some time and try again but I've been twice and have yet to be impressed. Bagels are inconsistent and sometimes undercooked. I was there on a Tuesday morning, only customer in the store, and it still took 10 minutes to prepare three untoasted, overpaid bagels read more

Let me start by saying the only reason I'm not giving them 5 stars is because there is always room to improve, especially since they have only been open a week! If yelp allowed it I would have given them 4.5. I just went there before work to grab a bagel and a coffee, everyone there was so friendly! The bagels were light and fluffy and the olive cream cheese is so good, and it didn't take them long to make my order. The atmosphere of the whole place is really open and I am so excited that we finally have a place in town that we can go sit down at, that isn't so formal or overpriced. I know that all my friends and family, including myself, have been waiting for this place to open and I can honestly say that I am very happy with what they are giving us, especially since they have only been open for about a week. I have very high hope for this place and I will definitely be going back. Personally, I think instead of giving it bad reviews people should help them out and give them some suggestions as to what they could do to make it better since this place is needed. Also, give them a break they haven't been open long! read more

Clean, friendly, welcoming, and new. Mendham has been lost without the country coffee shop. It is great that we now have a bagel store. This past weekend.....at the unannounced open it was crazy but a good crazy. There was a little wait but worth it!! Today the service is quick, friendly and spot on. Come in and give it a try!! Yum. read more

Very friendly staff. Bagels are always fresh. Always have to get a french toast bagel. I stop evertime i am in town to grab bagels and coffee. read more

I so want to like this place. Seems like it's a run by non-food service people. I have been going to this place a lot at lunch time and it just has so much to be desired. I just went for my last time because it's Monday and my bagel was definitely made on Sunday. There are little things that just bug me, like a number system when there are two people in the store. One time I sat down for 15 minutes when I was the only guy there waiting for my order. When I went up to see what was going on, the woman said, "We kept calling your number." I was the only person in the store. Just yell at my that my bagel is ready!!! At any rate, I always want to root for local businesses, especially new ones, but this one is making it difficult for me. read more

Wonderful atmosphere, great bagels and the coffee is absolutely delicious! Will be going Back here for sure...... read more

Excellent bagels and great coffee with several flavors to choose! Wonderful and friendly staff. Our new Sunday morning "go to"! You won't be disappointed! read more

Everyone here is super nice! Owner always goes out of his way. Bagels have gotten better since first opened. Always quick service. Always have so much variety in bagel flavors. Minuteman sandwiches are awesome. They accept credit cards. Huge plus since other delis in area don't. read more

I ordered a Specialty sandwich (Jason something) consisting of pastrami turkey bacon and Russian dressing. I got pastrami on a dry bagel. DO NOT order anything but bagels from there yet. The twenty people working there are frantic and trying to figure everything out. The bagel I had was good but between the 25 minutes I sat waiting for my "sandwich" and the contents of said sandwich it's hard for me to find redeeming qualities. I understand it's a new business but still... read more

Terrible service. I waited as the only customer in the store to order a bagel for 10 minutes while one employee ate at one of the tables and the other one was making herself a sandwich. After 10 minutes of waiting, another woman walked into the store and stood behind me at the counter also waiting to order. The man who was eating then got up from the table and looked around me to ask the lady standing behind me for her order. He had seen me waiting for 10 minutes and completely ignored me when someone else came in to order. I walked out of there and I refuse to go back ever again. read more