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    Nate's Bagels

    4.0 (409 reviews)
    ModerateBagels, Coffee & Tea
    Open 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    NATE'S BAGELS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Dozen bagels to go.
    Mikey J.

    Not sure why this place is always so packed. The bagels are huge and doughy and really don't have much flavor to them. Got a dozen with a mix of sesame (flavorless), rosemary sea salt (smelled great, tasted bland), and everything (mid). Prices were decent. Service is fast and friendly, but not sure the bagels are worth the wait/effort.

    Bagel Banh Mi Sandwich
    Isabella C.

    Delicious bagel spot with quick service! The bagels are perfectly cooked, fresh, and have that classic bagel texture. This is a cozy spot on the corner in RVA with a welcoming vibe.

    Dalton S.

    Hit up Nate's Bagels early one morning after a morning bike ride, and it honestly hit the spot; great post-workout meal. They've got a nice little outdoor seating area where you can chill and enjoy your food. Super casual, good vibes. I didn't sit down this time just grabbed my food to go but next time I definitely plan on sitting and soaking in everything. The inside looked nice too, clean and well put together. Parking can be a bit of a hassle, since it's all street parking. And this place gets busy fast. When I rolled up to pick up my food, there were tons of online order bags stacked up and people already waiting as soon as they opened. So if you're not ordering ahead, be ready for a tiny crowd just something to be mindful of if you're in a rush. That said, this is probably one of my favorite bagel spots right now. I'll definitely be back again soon.

    Bagel Banh Mi Sandwich
    Grisel L.

    Nate's Bagel has everything you need to start the day. It has many breakfast bagel options, coffee, orange juice and more. When you come in, it's not that big, but it serves its purpose. You go straight towards the back to put your order in and wait for your name to be called. The food is picked up on the counter by the door. That's also where all the to-go orders sit. The coffee is self-service and has a few syrups available. On this visit, I had the Banh Mi on a rosemary and salt bagel. It was delish! The pork belly was amazing! Great flavors combined. My husband had what he always had, the Lox with the Works in an everything bagel. It's got the lox, cream cheese, tomatoes, onions and capers. Wow! Both of these do not have eggs, but you can order others that do if that's your jam. There are 2 tables inside and outside and a long counter against the wall to sit. There is also an "All Gender" bathroom in the back. There are napkin dispensers throughout. Watch your step coming in and out. Overall, this place is great. I love coming here and enjoying my breakfast and coffee. There's a mix of customers, but mostly VCU and young people enjoy this little gem. It's walkable too, so you'll see people walking or riding their bike here. I definitely recommend this place. Also, they opened a new place in Scott's Addition. I haven't been there, but heard they sell pizza bagels.

    Austin G.

    What a great corner bagel shop! Visiting from D.C., it was packed on a Sunday morning in January. The counter had dozens of paper bags for online orders. I ordered a sesame bagel with one egg, country ham, herb aioli, pepper jelly, and American cheese. I LOVED it. The bagels are thick and chewy, just the way I like them. If you love bagels, stop by! Street parking is easy to find right out front.

    Linda H.

    Nate's Bagels - OMG - Best kept secret & it is NOT a secret!! Bustling & energy all over the place - A constant flow of people picking up bags of amazing bagel sandwiches and did I MENTION the RUGELACH!! SNEAK peek of the vibe! So where did Nate's come from you ask? Nate Mathews, a former engineer turned bagel-maker after experimenting with his own recipes. He started out as a POP UP SHOP - of course - lol. GOING to the source, he perfected his bagel-making traditions by studying the best!! (including New York/New Jersey) and refining a kettle-boiled, stone-baked bagel! All about a bagel with flavor, girth and just amount of crunch top. I LOVED the texture and taste!! Texture is important!!! Then BOOM - 2018 - Well here we are - W. Cary Street & S. Allen Ave in Richmond's Fan District! It's eclectic, energetic & an embodiment of Richmond - a fabulous, layered, complex and ever evolving river city. Bagel and city - robust, flavorful & textured!

    Breakfast Banh Mi
    Gregory F.

    I was just as skeptical as you probably are/were about the Breakfast Banh Mi, but coming here just to say it is freaking worth the try. Delicious, unique, and such a cool meld of flavors. So impressed that this somehow worked. See the pic for some eye candy!

    Lox with the Works Sandwich
    Kevin D.

    First time here and their bagels are more on the bready side. If your like filling, thick bagels this is a good place for you. Not a lot of seating so it's more of a grab and go type of place. I got the lox and the works and it was a little light in the lox

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    Jahmelia B.

    First time at Nate's Bagels and it was worth the wait. It's a tight space inside with a never ending line of customers but the line moves quickly. Here are the highlights: **inclusive menu with options that lend themselves to all types of dietary needs which we enjoyed! **they give you the option to make your own bagel. ** They have tomato jam!!!! And it is GOOD **They have a make your own cold brew bar with milk options, syrup choices and ice!! **The pick up area is a mad house! There are orders galore which seem a little overwhelming, but the staff has it under control. ** They have seating inside but honestly I think shifting some if that seating outside would help with the flow of traffic. **over all I really loved my bagel. I got the Licx with an everything bag and a side of Tomato jam.

    Leyang Z.

    A great bagel restaurant near downtown Richmond! I went there two times during my two day visit to Richmond. Their bagels were huge (about 5-5.5 oz each), freshly baked and chewy. Their deli sandwich was delicious and very affordable, and they allow customers to DIY their sandwiches. Highly recommended to t

    Breakfast Bahn Mi
    Elise N.

    Order online. It becomes very cramped inside with everyone waiting in line or waiting for their food so you will likely not find a place to sit. If you order online, you can avoid the long wait in the small space. The bagels are good, ingredients fresh. A little on the expensive side. The breakfast bahn mi was tasty, I think I'll ask for less mayo next time because it did get a little messy.

    Amazing! Just tried it for the first time. Go here for breakfast, lunch, snack. Just go!!!!!!! Delicious!!!

    Bacon egg cheese bagel
    Mara M.

    Really good bagel. Super thick and really had to chow down but worth it. One of the top bagels I've had in Richmond. Had it 2 hours after picking it up and still great so that shows a lot. Only thing- I went back a couple days later and was confused by the chaos inside and wonder if you can order in store or only online.

    Everything bagel with cream cheese

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    Such amazing atmosphere!!! Everyone is so kind and inviting, food is great too, highly recommend!

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    The wait is WELLLLLLL WORTH IT - you will not regret it! The Rosemary Sea Salt bagel is literally the best.

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    Absolutely amazing bagels, I love to customize for only $12. And it fills me up a lot! Environment is super cozy/hipster too

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    Bring back the olive cream cheese. Literally the best one y'all made and it's super disappointing that it's gone

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    Ask the Community - Nate's Bagels

    Is there a GF menu or options?

    Hi Alvin! We currently do not have any gluten free options. We are hoping to have some gluten free pastry options available in the future. Unfortunately, after much research and testing we have been unable to develop a way to roll and cook bagels… Read more

    What is the Nate bagel?

    Hi Anne B. It is the same ingredients of regular bagels only with egg added to mixture. Thanks for inquiring!

    How does one order a bagel online and get it sliced only once with double the cream cheese? (Sorry, yelp only lets us ask 1 question so I had to delete the other after you answered)

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    Review Highlights - Nate's Bagels

    I've only had the rosemary sea salt bagel, with regular cream cheese but I have to say that the bagel was PERFECTION.

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