I've heard about this bakery for a while and a Mother's Day brunch prompted the visit. Exceeded all expectations! The bakery and sales area take uo the entire ground floor of an unassuming house in a residential neighborhood. Clean, light and airy atmosphere with plenty of room to work. The metal shelves were superbly organized and packed full of bagels. Easy to get to by bus from downtown. Charming and cheerful staff. I went on a Saturday morning around 1030 and there was only a small line, which moved very quickly. This is not a cafe - you are here to buy bagels and the fixings. Okay, they also sell coffee and tea, muffins, and a yummy chocolate chip cookie. (Had to try one if I'm coming all the way from downtown!) Bagels were baked perfectly. Each one looks as if it was made individually- the level of detail of the flavors, rhe color, the texture. Nice chewy crust with a light interior. They toast up beautifully (at home - no slicing or roasting at the bakery). This is a bagel that says "hey, have another one" rather than the kind which lay in your stomach. I didn't try the spreads, but have absolute confidence that they would be marvelous. Worth every second of the 30-minute bus ride. Heck. Go out of your way to come here! read more

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I finally made it out to Mt Bagel to see what the hype was about. There was definitely a bit of a wait, but honestly, that's to be expected for a popular spot in the city, and it moved at a decent pace. We tried the pizza bagel and the everything bagel with chive schmear. The flavors were spot on; the everything bagel had a great seasoning ratio, and the chive schmear was fresh and creamy. My particular bagel was a little on the drier side, but even then, it is still a very strong contender for Seattle standards. If you are looking for a high-quality bagel and don't mind a little line, this place is definitely a must-visit. I'll be back to try a few more of their schmear flavors soon! read more

This place lived up to the rave reviews. We arrived 10 minutes before opening on a Saturday to find a short line (about 10 people in front of us) but the line moved quickly once they opened. The staff were lovely and did a wonderful job of keeping everything organized. We got two everything bagels and a spicy scallion cream cheese which was outstanding. The bagel was fluffy and so fun to pull apart. We even had a lot of leftover cream cheese which inspired us to eat bagels for the next few days. Not a lot of space to eat near the establishment, but the arboretum is close by and we enjoyed our breakfast on a park bench. It's around a 10 minute walk depending on how far you go, but would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the area. read more

Mt. Bagel - Everything bagel - Bagels Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is one of my favorite spots for bagels now! I'd come here closer to opening time and don't let the line intimidate you too much it does move pretty fairly. It was my first time here on the weekend and I will be back. Although it's in a neighborhood, there's plenty of parking around. The workers here are so nice. The cookie is literally the perfect cookie, chewy and not too thick. I loved the salt flakes they added on top. You have to try it. The only thing I wouldn't grab again is probably the onion it was a little bit bitter to my liking - but the everything and garlic is my favorite one here. I got the spicy scallion cream cheese and it was perfectly seasoned and consistency. Love and a must if you're in the area or not, it's worth it. read more

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Mt. Bagel is my go to bagel spot in Seattle! The bagels are fresh, delicious and taste good day of or reheated in the microwave after being frozen. Pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds, add cream cheese and you're set! I usually go on a Wednesday or Thursday morning right when they open, and there is usually a small line, but I never have to wait too long. Their service is quick and the workers are very friendly. If you do have to wait in line, everyone waiting with you are also friendly and chatty. A great little bakery in a residential area that is worth the drive and the wait. read more

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Finally made here. Was meeting a friend in the Mount Baker neighborhood for lunch so decided to go early to grab some bagels for my friend and I. At 9:30 ish on a Saturday there were probably about ten people in front of me. It's a good sign when I have New Yorkers in front and behind me. People around me said the cookies were good so added one to my dozen bagels. Got two of each except the everything. Actually like that they don't cut them thinking it probably keeps them fresher. There are two individuals handling orders in the small space one takes your order and packages your bagel while the other rings you up. Both are friendly and helpful I was giving half a dozen to my friend so I asked for an extra bag to put them into later. Didn't have one the day of but enjoyed one the next day just plain and torn still fresh with great chew. If timing worked out again definitely would stop by. read more

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Visited Mt Bagel on a Friday morning around 11 am to a wide selection. I ordered a sesame bagel with the spicy scallion cream cheese, and a couple salt bagels to go. My friend tried an everything and also thought it was delicious! The salt bagels were my favorite and saved well for the next day. My only complaint is that the only cream cheese option is an 8 oz. It was nice to take home, but it does slightly require you to buy extra bagels. The cream cheese itself was really tasty and flavorful. It was just quite expensive ($9) for an unnecessarily large size. read more

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I had heard that this is one of the best bagel shops in Seattle, so I needed to try it. It is in a residential area with no designated parking. This is a grab and go place. There are no tables or seats. Their bagel flavors include plain, salt, garlic, onion, poppy, and everything. I tried the salt bagel but should've gotten plain because it was way too salty for me. It has lots of salt bits all around the bagel. I think it would be good paired with eggs or something to balance out the saltiness. For texture, the outer layer was a bit tough to tear, and the inside was chewy and soft. Definitely recommend eating the bagel the same day or freezing it. They also sell cream cheese - plain, scallion, and spicy scallion. I only tried the spicy scallion, which has a good kick, not too spicy. Definitely grab a chocolate chip cookie too! I love the taste and the texture. I tried many chocolate chip cookies from different bake shops throughout Seattle, and this one is in my top two. read more

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It's definitely a top-three or four bagel spot in Seattle. The bagels are a nice size, with a little bit of tear and a fluffy but moist interior. The bagels are good (as I said, top three or four), but the schmears are the flavor bombs you seek--not many flavors, but well made. It's best to order in advance and then pick up the items at this kitchen on the first floor of a residential house. Staff is friendly and hard working, and you can tell they love what they are doing. read more

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An excellent bagel place in an unassuming location (an old Victorian style house). This place is to-go only; many people were sitting outside and eating on the sidewalk. I thought the bagels were excellent. The crust was substantive and the interior was nice and chewy. I got a half-dozen with schmear which was $24-25. I do feel that's pretty expensive for bagels however they were very good, and the staff clearly does an exceptional job. I'd come back if I was in the area. read more

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Good chewy bagel. I love to support small businesses. It's not a place to drop by and grab a bagel in the go. They don't cut or add smear to your bagel. It's great if you buy half a dozen and get their smear to bring home. Plenty of neighborhood parking. You won't find a sign out front, just trust your gps. read more

So far this is my favorite bagel in Seattle. It's very nice, fluffy but chewy and soft inside, crispy crust, lots of seeds. I'd still like it to be more dense inside dough with a pull. It lacks a pull of the dough I normally like. It's fluffy but not bready. It's nice. The cream cheese was also very flavorful and generous portion. It was like $9 buck though. The shop is in a neighborhood and unassuming house. You could just pass on by and not realized. I love neighborhood places. They also just do bagels. No sandwiches. read more

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Some of my favorite bagels in Seattle! They're perfect, to the point where I can overlook the fact that they don't do sandwiches or offer a slice/toast option. While I wish they had those things, I'm just grateful these bagels exist here. I wouldn't really recommend getting a tub of cream cheese since it feels a bit overpriced, but if you want to treat yourself, go for it. Personally, I'd rather use what I already have at home or grab something more affordable from the store. The workers are always so kind, friendly, and welcoming, which makes me want to keep coming back. read more

Mt. Bagel - Sesame bagel, everything bagel, spicy scallion cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Probably the best bagels in Seattle right now. They have a walk up spot so you don't have to order them a week in advance like their previous business model and the bagels are great. Also the scallion cream cheese is perfect for the bagels. Make sure you get there before noon most days because they'll be gone by then read more

A really solid bagel, and for a really great price! After Hey Bagel opened up I figured it was finally about time to come here and see how it compares. The journey up here is quite the hike, but when I arrived the line was too outrageously long, and it moved pretty quick. I got an everything bagel to go, and warmed it up in the air fryer before eating. It had a really nice crust with a good amount of seeds and salt, while the inside remained soft. The flavor was sourdough-esque, and tasted really good! They also have "uglier" bagels for only $1 - I'll definitely get some of those next time. I also heard great things about their cookies, so I'll be sure to be back! read more

Mt. Bagel - Everything bagel - Bagels Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I hope the gravity of what I'm about to say is being conveyed accurately through this review, but this was THE best bagel I have ever eaten. I grew up on Long Island so I say this with great thought and consideration. The toppings were and evenly spread out through the entire outside of the bagel, even the bottom, and finely chopped so each bite was perfectly balanced. The outside was perfectly chewy and firm while the inside was the fluffiest bagel bread I've had. I felt like this was a true authentically made bagel. The bagel itself was so good, which is often times harder to come by because sometimes the bagel is just a vehicle for the cream cheese. But in this case, the bread itself came with so much delicious flavor that perfectly complemented the cream cheese. as far as the cream cheese itself, I only have good things to say too. I tried the spicy scallion cream cheese and was odd by how perfectly spicy it was. The texture was so light and fluffy, you could tell it was handmade, and it almost felt whipped! And to top it all off each tub came with a cute hand, drawn, unique design that made the experience even more enjoyable. they know their bagels are good and that no other frills are needed. They don't exactly slice the bagel, or serve it with individual schmear -- instead they will provide a tub of your cream cheese of choice as well as whole bagels by the each or dozen. you should be prepared that there is no seating inside of the establishment so you will have to take it to go. read more

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It's worth the wait of a month of Sundays for a taste of one of these scrumptious bagels. I grew up in Brooklyn and these were nostalgic for me. Rip and dip was new for me, but I was into it. The depth of flavor in the dough was insane and they balance the ratio of toppings like Simone Biles on a high beam. Did I mention wow? Because wow. They had a sold out sign in front but the door was cracked open, so we tried our luck by peaking our heads in to ask if there were any left and we hit the lottery that morning, folks. Nice people, nice bagels. Would recommend. read more

Mt. Bagel - Everything Bagel - absolutely. insanely. delicious. IG - @bilalandjesseatfood - Bagels Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Idk how they make it so good....the bagels are dream worthy, literally the most perfect texture i've ever had. and i could eat their scallion cream cheese by the tub, it's so satisfying and flavorful. easily the best bagels in seattle no question about it! read more

It's worth the hype! We came on a Saturday around 11. There was a line but it moved quickly. We were back in our car in about 10 min. It's a purely takeout spot. They don't have utensils and don't slice or toast but honestly you could enjoy these soft bagels just ripping and dipping in cream cheese if you had to. We opted to take home and slice. We had 6 bagels: everything, plain, garlic, onion, poppyseed, and sesame. The only one we didn't try was sea salt. We got the spicy scallion cream cheese. The bagels are so fresh and soft. I don't know that I've had fresher or softer. But the outside still has the perfect crispy outside you expect from a bagel. We didn't try any of the drinks but they have hot coffee, cold brew, and canned/bottled juices. We'll be back! read more

Fresh Bagels! We got a salted bagel and everything bagel with scallion cream cheese. I prefer my bagels toasted but this was fresh enough where it didn't need to be toasted. You can just tear it up and dip it into the cream cheese. Cute little bagel shop lodged in the middle of a neighborhood. read more

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Cool bagel shop located in the middle of a residential neighborhood perched on a giant hillside. Bagels were delicious and so was the spicy scallion cream cheese. Highly recommend. Also got cold brew coffee which was also delicious. No seating though :( read more

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This place is as stripped-down as it gets -- and that's exactly why it works. You walk in, grab your bagels and schmear, and walk out. No cutting, no toasting, no rotating novelty flavors. Just the classics: plain, salt, poppy, sesame, onion, garlic, and everything. And honestly, it's the closest thing to a real East Coast bagel you'll find in Seattle. The bagels are solid, and their schmear is excellent. If you want a true no-nonsense bagel experience, this is it. read more

**NOTE:** This place is open from 9 AM to 2 PM, but the bagels often sell out by 11 AM. If you plan to visit, I highly recommend going between 9 and 10 AM and be prepared for a 20-30 minute wait, depending on the line. They usually operate on bulk orders, so bagels can't be toasted or cut in half. We noticed that many customers were ordering 4-6 bagels, so we decided to go for 4 ourselves. We tried the Everything, Onion, and Garlic bagels. The Everything bagel was the standout, while the Onion had a strange burnt taste. One thing I didn't like was that if you want cream cheese, you have to buy a whole container, which doesn't make sense for those who are only getting a few bagels. The plain cream cheese was $6, so we opted to get our cream cheese from the grocery store instead. While this place definitely offers some of the best bagels around, it does have a few quirks. read more

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First time visiting Mt Bagel and it's in such a quaint neighborhood around the residential houses. Almost mistaken it for a house if it wasn't for the signs! I came early afternoon and so of course they were out of the garlic but I managed to grab Onion, Regular and Pumpernickel! Upon taking a bite out of the Onion, I enjoyed the firmness and slight sweetness of the exterior and the airiness in the middle. It was a delectable bagel and I would def come back again. read more

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I got to the store around 8:55 AM on Saturday morning. There was a line and it took about 30 min for me to get to the store. I ordered an everything bagel, garlic bagel, and the hot scallion cream cheese. They do not cut or toast bagels, and you purchase the cream cheese in 8 oz increments. From cutting it, I could tell how nicely crisp the exterior was versus the fluffy and airy interior. I lightly warmed the bagel (not toasted) and added cream cheese. It was great! Really nice texture and really generous with the everything on both sides of the bagel. The cream cheese is fine, but not that flavorful so for $9, so in the future I'd use my own. The garlic bagel had a bit more of a burnt flavor from the garlic so I enjoyed that less, but still great texture. Street parking in the area (residential neighborhood) was super easy to find (and free)! I'll be back for their bagels for sure! read more

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What an excellent bagel. These are chewy crust bagels of your dreams. The outer shell has a sheen and good tear to it, while the inside crumb is moist, delightfully chewy and with a good malty flavor. The bagels are well coated too. The poppy seed is covered on both the top and the bottom so that if you split it both sides are great. And the salted is excellent with a bit of a sourdough bite. Service inside this shop was extremely friendly - a wonderful place to walk buy and stop in on the weekend. Don't miss these! read more

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The length of the line is directly proportional to how tasty the bagels were. We got one of each (onion, garlic, everything, plain, sesame) and also their spicy scallion cream cheese. Honesty, the bagels were sooooo fresh and loved it with the cream cheese. However, found the onion and garlic chunks to be a little burnt. We got there at 8.56am on July 4th and already there were 15 people before us. They opened right at 9am and the line started to move quickly. The inside of the shop had ambience similar to any local establishment with no place to sit. It's a street parking but the cars keep moving. Don't hesitate to park further away and walk back to the shop. read more

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I love places like this. In the middle of a non-commercial neighborhood, this business attracts people from all over Seattle. As a lover of old school NYC bagels like H&H as well as Boichik in Northern Cal, this place falls into that mode of great neighborhood gourmet bagel shops. Fully coated and with the perfect chewiness. If I lived here this would be my go-to bagel shop. My only critique would be that they did just a little more for you. Perhaps they could slice the bagels and or toast them for you. They are much better toasted so you definitely need to take them home to eat. Spicy cream cheese was good but $9 for the tub was a little high. read more

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As close to a nyc or nj bagel as you can get! Soft on the inside a nice crunch on the outside. Thick and fluffy. I cannot complain. I got there around 11 and the line was manageable but by the time I left it was out the door and down the street. read more

5/5 bagels, better than many I've had in NY. We tried one of everything, and my favorites were the salt bagel and sesame bagel because the bagel itself shines through the most. I also preferred them untoasted because you get a better chew. Yeah, you should get there early. But if you're there with a friend, time goes by fast! read more

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Worth the wait! I had to try this one after having Hey Bagel and it did not disappoint. My favorite has got to be the everything bagel with spicy scallion cream cheese. Especially grabbing a couple to take home and giving them a little toaster oven action - perfection. Great texture on both the bagel and the cream cheese. Highly recommend and I can't wait to come back. I think it was on par if not better than Hey Bagel which is garnering a lot of hype these days. And it feels more cozy and hole in the wall which I did like. read more

This is not your traditional bagel spot! My mom says this business is probably so good they don't need to do anything and this is what I mean. - BYOK - literally you buy the bagels for what they are. No frills (toasting, slicing, toppings) - buy separate cream cheese spread (housemade - actually delicious) - bagels are perfectly crisp and puffy. I tried garlic, plain, and everything. You can tell they have neighborhood favorites & if you have the time to wait 20 minutes in line, the bagels are worth it. But don't expect a bagel to be handed to you on a plate. read more

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ohmygosh! the spicy scallion cream cheese is so good with everything bagel and sesame bagel. i wish it the bagels were kept warm but overall bagels were chewy:) by 10 am there's barely any bagels so go early if you want to try the plain, onion, or garlic bagels. the cashier is really sweet lady. it's in madison park area, so nice to walk around the neighborhood. read more

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Bagel is a perfect balance of crusty, chewy, pillowy, perfect amount of saltiness. We tried plain, sesame, poppy, everything, and salt - would definitely including plain and poppy in your order - I thought these ones really let the bread shine and you could really marvel at what makes Mt. Bagel a crowd favorite. Their cream cheese is very good as well! Come with a cute drawing on top fo the lid. Be prepared to stand in line! There is one person doing cashier and packaging your order, so it's one by one (also nowhere to wait indoors). This is strictly a grab-and-go establishment. They don't have utensils either so bring your own knife if you want to eat it as soon as it's in your hands. I've been on the hunt for best bagels in Seattle and between Howdy in Tacoma, and Oxbow Bakery in Montlake, this place does indeed take the cake for me. Brought back the bagels to my family of 5 people and 4/5 people agreed. Don't get me wrong, the other places were absolutely fire, but if I were to force a ranking on the bagels, I can totally see why people would come back to Mt. Bagel. Don't think it's easy though! I've attempted a few times before and this is the first time I've successfully found alignment in my schedule to stand in line for up to an hour and it being early enough where the bagels aren't sold out. Tip: they do pick-up and local delivery for some weekdays! read more

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I love that they've taken a retail spot in the middle of the neighborhood, and converted it to some of the best bagels you'll find in Seattle. The bagels are fluffy, have great form, and are chewy on the outside with good flavor. The cream cheese spreads they make a good, and the service is always friendly. I've had my fair share of amazing East Coast bagels, and this definitely stacks up as a good bagel. They are great toasted and deserve just as much hype as Hey Bagel. read more

I-5 southbound & Montlake exit were wide open, found parking diagonal from Mt Bagel, and ended up 14th in line at 0836 on this sunny Friday (7/28/23). This was a grand improvement versus my initial try back on the 4th of July where the line was simply outrageous. There must be some correlation with lines and carbs in Seattle, lol. Capitol Hill has various cafes and bagel centric spots, such as Eltana, Rubenstein's, Westman's, Oxbow, and now the return of Mt Bagel. Yet again, I had been under a rock. Plus I ODed on bagels after living nearby Bagel Oasis in Ravenna decades ago. However, recent articles from Seattle Met, Eater Seattle, and Instagram posts definitely piqued my interest. And this, despite that I still have a dozen frozen from the Ben's Bread Ballard pop up. They are now open over in Phinney Ridge, as an aside. Mt Bagel started as a popular pop up, then headed to Bend, OR, now returned to a neighborhood brick and mortar at 26th Ave E and E Valley St. This business definitely has quite the iykyk loyal supporters. Pro tip: Line up between 8-830am. Storefront opens at 9am Tuesday through Saturday. These fresh, quality bagels sell out within the first hour or two. Updates are posted via Instagram. This is a walk up set up with just one person handling transactions. No indoor or outdoor seating. There's also limited but free, non-zoned street parking. Note that the neighborhood grid is hilly and narrow. I'm sure this will be quite the challenge during inclement weather. Unlike most of the folks ahead of me buying assorted bagels by the dozens, I just purchased two plain ones to sample. The bagels available include plain, sesame, poppy, salt, garlic, onion, and everything ($2.75 each, $28 per dozen). Evidently these bagels also freeze well per their website. Cream cheese is also available in 8 oz containers: plain ($6), scallion or spicy scallion ($9). The containers sometimes have original art drawn on the lids. Other observations: ADA accessibility: no designated disabled spots. Felt bad for an individual with a cane who parked nearby, but still had to gingerly walk over and stand in line. There is also a curved incline, no railing approaching the storefront. If you have mobility issues, definitely have someone accompany you if you can't manage with a 30-45 minute wait. Payment: Cards only. No cash. I understand the streamlined process, but still a disadvantage. Hopefully with continued success, more staff can be brought onboard to help at the storefront and deal with production to increase par numbers. There's a pre-order system for delivery, but currently only open on Fridays at noon. There is also a limited delivery route - understandable with limited staff, van maintenance, and cost of gas. Bagels are sold whole and ambient, no slicing or toasting available onsite. Cream cheese is sold by the 8oz container, no schmears or other toppings available. Guess if you wanted instant gratification to dine al fresco or in your car, better pack the bread and butter knives, cutting board, your own lox, capers, pickled onions, prosciutto, etc. Mt Bagel bagels have a fresh, nice flavorful interior, and manageable chew. read more

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Cute little place nestled in a neighborhood. Bagels are soft inside and crispyyy outside, maybe too crispy sometimes because i am a fan of a chewy bagel, but still yummy and you can taste the quality. Garlic was maybe too garlicky for me actually! But I surprisingly really enjoyed the sesame!! Also love the cute drawings on the cream cheeses. Will be back for more!! read more

Mt. Bagel - Cream cheese a d half a dozen bagels - Bagels Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Was excited to finally try Mt Bagel as we live more than an hour away, and as a bagel aficionado who makes his own NY-style bagels (water boiled, malt barley syrup) wanted to try what I've heard to be one of Seattle's best bagels. Got a sesame, onion, and a couple of garlic bagels. The crumb itself was not dense like NY style nor too stiff like chain bagels (Panera, Einstein). The outside is firm but the inside is a little "hollow" so I guess this is a PNW style. Not bad but a little confusing. What got to us was how burnt and bitter the garlic topping was. It was hard to get past the bitterness, as baked/toasted garlic is tricky to work with. The onion and sesame were better. read more

Mt. Bagel - Onion and sesame bagels - Bagels Near Me - Seattle, Washington

These were the best bagels that I've had anywhere outside of New York City. Note though that the line for bagels forms long before the store opens at 9 AM when I showed up on Friday at 9:15 AM they were already about 25 or 30 people ahead of me in line. It wasn't until about 9:55 that it was able to reach the counter to place my order. read more

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Wow! Instantly fell in love with these bagels. What I loved about these bagels is that they really fluffy and spongy and unlike other bagels out there these don't feel like you are eating a jaw breaker. I arrived at 8:30 on a Wednesday and I was the 3rd person in line. The line quickly filled up after that. read more

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