I must say, these bagels are the best in Monroe. They truly taste like authentic New York-style bagels, and I absolutely love both the pastries and the bagels. That said, I'm disappointed with the way the shop is being managed. I'm not sure if the gentleman I encountered was the manager or the owner, but I've been there twice now and both times there were issues with overcharging. The first time, I noticed it but chose not to say anything. This past weekend, another customer spoke up after being charged for more bagels than he actually ordered and received. The gentleman handling the situation was extremely rude, and when it was proven they were wrong, he simply threw the money back onto the counter. It was very unprofessional and uncomfortable to witness. Please continue making your bagels the way you do because they're excellent, but customer service and professionalism matter too. There are plenty of bagel shops around, and people want to feel respected when they walk into a business. read more

Here again and loved the Monroe special. 2 over easy eggs with bacon, bagel bites, avocado, on top of a large crispy potato hasbrown. Latte was good, served very hot so blow it first! read more

Monroe Bagel and Pastry Cafe - Monroe special - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monroe Township, New Jersey

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Spotless cafe with limited seating, this café delivers every time fresh breakfast, , warm service, and their bagels plus Eggs Benedict are truly must try items.. read more

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Saw they had good reviews here on Yelp, so tried them this morning - yummy, large whole wheat bagels! I tried the veggie cream cheese which was a nice addition. Will be back for more! read more

Found this little gem by accident. Not far from home, and it's so fresh and delicious! Everyone is very friendly and they make most of their pastry's in house. Great bagels, great croissants and excellent caps. Love the beetroot feta sandwich it's my favorite! read more

I went back again today, had a Monroe special. Again, made with great care! Knocked it out of the park! You need to get here asap and try anything they make! I also had a chocolate croissant which was incredible! read more

Monroe Bagel and Pastry Cafe - Monroe special! Served over home fries! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monroe Township, New Jersey

These bagels are weird. They are huge, but so light. I loved the crunch, but its almost like they are empty on the inside. Even the way the toast was weird. I'd say 3 stars on these. The pastries, on the other hand, were 5 stars all the way. He did some danish, a funky lobster tail, and a dubai chocolate dessert. Everything was amazing. Really creative and tasty. I'll be back for more, for sure. read more

Tried for first time, super friendly and inviting! Ordered a lox bomb which didn't disappoint super fresh and delicious, bacon egg and cheese on everything bagel - bagel were fresh and soft so delicious!!! Got some pastries and they were delicious!!! The apple pirashok was bombbbb! read more

Monroe Bagel and Pastry Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monroe Township, New Jersey

Bagels are just like NYC bagels! So many varieties as well! My faves: cinnamon raisin, everything bagel, multi-grain, etc Also, have a variety of fresh pastries: Dubai croissant, double-chocolate croissant, fruit pastries, etc read more

This is an incredible neighborhood gem! I saw this place was recommended on NextDoor so when I was in Monroe, NJ for a doctors appt on Thurs. 1/29, I made a point to stop here. I ordered a cappuccino(or maybe a latte, I can't remember) and the #5 breakfast caprese. Both were beautifully presented and absolutely delicious! Coffee drink had cinnamon added which was an extra sieve all touch. And they brought both to my table. It was a bit in the pricier side but the portions and food quality made it worth it. Highly recommend! Just wish I lived closer! I want to try their perogis. read more

Monroe Bagel and Pastry Cafe - #5. Breakfast Caprese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monroe Township, New Jersey

Came for bagels ultimately but ended up trying to traditional honey cake. Never had anything like it but it was delicious.

A wonderful place. Bagels are so delicious. Pastries are yummy .. but the Perogies .. oh my goodness. The BEST.. The staff is so nice and the owner very personable. Love this place. read more

very very delicious and healthy place! highly recommend it! Bagel, sandwiche, cakes , soups are amazing!

Don't get me wrong these bagels are delicious but the service here has declined. They move at a slow pace to get the food made, got the order wrong, and takes longer than it should to input the order into register given they have been open for some time now. These sandwiches used to be packed with pork roll, minimum four slices. Now it's only two slices with extra pork roll being only one slice more! I will have to think twice about coming back here or recommending it to friends. read more

Monroe Bagel and Pastry Cafe - Pork Roll Cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monroe Township, New Jersey

Food-fresh Got potato and meat pirojki, soooo good. Service-fast Ambiance-ok, clean space. read more

Excellent breakfast and bakery in Monroe. I've been coming here since it opened and it's a great addition to the town. I've mostly been ordering their Avocado toast, and crunchy Avocado because the family loves them, but I haven't had anything bad here, including the bagel sandwiches, challah French toast, beetroot Feta, steak breakfast, egg salad, napoleon, flaky pastries, and croissants. Their staff are super friendly so I'm definitely rooting for this business. I took off one star because their prices are very expensive. When it first opened, they used give three slices of Avocado toast for the same price. Now they only give one! Still, I keep coming back because everything is delicious! No where in the area where there is pastry this good and unique, albeit limited amount. read more

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Nice place. Friendly staff. Quick service early in the morning and the bagels were very tasty. read more

Monroe Bagel and Pastry Cafe - Poppy bagel w cream cheese. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monroe Township, New Jersey

I hosted Christmas Eve for 25 people. I ordered 2 1/2 dozen bagels for the people that arrived early. The owner was so considerate, he sliced all of the bagels for me, they were ready and waiting to be picked. The best part is they were delicious!!!! Everyone was saying how much they were enjoying them. I'm so glad I found this place. read more

Love this place. The food here is great & the service is the best. Everyone goes above and beyond and treat you so well. They do things without even asking and always ask if you want to sample random things. The place is always clean and organized inside. 100% recommend. read more

Went in one weekday morning. Stood at the counter while the female worker was doing some paperwork. The place was empty but for one couple sitting at a table. I stood there which seemed forever. She saw me but then put her head back down. I decided after another couple of minutes that I wasn't a priority and honestly I began feeling uneasy as the ladies sitting close by were also watching what was happening (actually not happening). I turned and walked out. A shame cause I live very close by. Needless to say they lost a customer. read more

Great food and very friendly staff! Stopped here for breakfast after a house showing and we were pleasantly surprised by the excellent food and the lovely ambiance of the French music playing. Good selection of food and pastries as well. Unfortunately I couldn't possibly stomach a pastry after that delicious monster of a bagel but they were all very beautiful! Definitely a great place to check out. If we lived closer, we would definitely be regulars here! read more

Monroe Bagel and Pastry Cafe - The Classic Lox - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monroe Township, New Jersey

Fabulous bagels and deli. Friendly staff, quality products, innovative sandwiches, reasonable prices. Nice addition to area. Close proximity to senior communities in Monroe. Try it! ansky read more

How how I NOT know about this place earlier! Awesome bagels, delicious breakfast, great service, and reasonable prices! I'll be back!

Manager was incredibly rude on the phone. Refused to simply put chicken salad on the side after they did it 2 days prior and tried telling me I had to buy it by the pound. Told me over the phone I had to come in and speak to him about the order, then repeated the order and hung up. I was hopeful about this please after trying their food but the customer service is terrible and he gives off a prejudiced attitude. read more

Excellent place for breakfast, brunch, desserts. Good ambience and great welcoming staff. Must visit for quality of food and service. Love it! read more

My breakfast sandwich was absolutely outstanding and delicious. The bagel was incredible and they give you a lot of pork roll unlike most places. read more

Monroe Bagel and Pastry Cafe - Pork-roll egg & cheese on a sesame bagel - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monroe Township, New Jersey

First time there. The bagel and whitefish salad were good and the coffee was as well. Only negative comment would be that the outdoor tables are set up right by the parking lot so the smell of gas when the cars pull in or out is not very appetizing. Also may be sdangerous if a car jumps the curb. read more

Great food, service, and people. I always get a bacon egg and cheese from this place and it's amazing.

The Best Bagels and Food This is what Monroe Township needed for a long time now ! Best service and taste ! read more

Amazing and delicious food. The bagels are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Their pastries are amazing and the display alone will make your mouth water. Highly recommend Napoleon cake. Great service. Very pleasant staff. The ambience is very welcoming and I would definitely like to try their avocado toast in the near future. 5/5 stars for the food, service, and ambience. read more

Great food and service!!! We had brunch and everything was delicious!! Definitely coming back for more.

Always fresh and on point! Best breakfast in Monroe by far & in the state for that matter. read more

Great atmosphere, service and food! They make a lot of desserts themselves. All we ordered was fresh!

Excellent food. Great service. Friendly owners & workers. Everything is made fresh. And believe me, I'm picky! read more

Monroe Bagel and Pastry Cafe - The Big Italian - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monroe Township, New Jersey

Very fresh!!!! No matter what I ordered, it was always fresh. Also, baegals are made on the premises and are often still hot. Yum.

When I first came into here I fell in love with the atmosphere. The music and the furniture really fit the nice ambiance the cafe wanted to establish. To order I got the juice made from fresh oranges and sweet oranges. The bagel was delicious the cream cheese was cool and the salmon, tomatoes and capers were fresh. Finally, the service was very nice they welcomed us into their cafe with smiles and made the food very quickly. Overall, good service and great food. Good restaurant. read more

Monroe Bagel and Pastry Cafe - a bagel sandwich and a glass of orange juice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monroe Township, New Jersey

[Initial review] "This place might have the best bagels in the area. Well baked outer layer and soft inside. Easily beats Bagel Boy. Breakfast sandwiches are great Coffee is good too. Pastry are just fine. Nothing extraordinary. This place has the potential for being the best breakfast and brunch spot in the area. Let's hope they can stay in business because it is a remote location." [Review based on my recent experience] After having been here ten times or so, one thing I noticed that this place is a mess. They frequently miss stuff and I have to remind them they missed some stuff. That's not great. I had to update my review from 5 to 3 based on today's experience. It started before I even ordered. The lady(possible owner) said, as I was ordering, to "keep my receipt" in her language while pointing at me. You can easily pick out the words "his" and "recipient" and "keep" when mixed in with another language. I find that strangely odd. I guess they don't appreciate tips for takeout so no tips from now on. Then I proceed to order two everything bagels with egg whites and cheese with s&p. One sesame bagel with whites and cheese with s&p. One sesame with cream cheese and one sesame with butter. One plain with cream cheese. I saw him put two everything bagels on the small clover pos screen but then on the receipt it was only one. It's not great. Then I received my order and go home to discover that the sesame bagel was replaced by a salt bagel. How does that happen in a bagel shop? I go back to get a refund. Got the refund. Note to owners: don't put the onus of proving the validity of the order on the customers. Instead do your job and get your customers' orders correct. Then maybe customers won't have to write bad reviews on the internet. read more

It's what not on the menu that I love. The owner and kitchen are Ukrainian so naturally they can prepare delicious "varenyky"(13 to 15 per order). They had potato varenyky prepared but the owner will make them with any filling you want on order, potato-cheese, sauerkraut and even blueberry. I even jokingly asked, what about "stuffed cabbage". Sure, he says, just gives us a call. read more

Delicious bagels but poor attention to detail. Been here a few times and they screwed the order up. Good variety, terrible workers

The best bagel and pastry shop in the area. Excellent quality food. They always get the order right which is a real plus! Cute seating area inside and out. Hope they continue with the great quality and service! read more