Haven't had a bagel since arriving in Austin last year in the summer. SO... Nervous Charlie's was a spot to go! I honestly didn't know what to expect coming here but there were, to me, mouth watering choices. Coming inside, there's a counter with menus and 2 kiosks to order what anyone wants. There are options on bagels on how it can be prepared along with other options to add or remove items on the bagel. The staff is friendly and them bagels... izzzzz delishhhh-shussssssss!!!! read more

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Nervous Charlie's is some of the best bagels you'll find in North Austin. You order on a screen at the counter but the staff is usually standing by and happy to help you. They offer all classic bagels (sesame, everything, pumpernickel, plain, etc.) with several cream cheese options and bagel sandwiches too. Spring 2026 they have a seasonal dill pickle cream cheese is incredible! I wish it was a permanent option. Service was pretty quick. They brought the order to my table. The place has outdoor seating, although it's right on Lamar so you have to contend with street traffic. During the pandemic, you had to order well in advance, but now on weekdays, you can usually walk in and get your order quickly. Weekends might require a little planning for a larger order. They don't have a great coffee program. They offer light and dark roasts, no espresso drinks or decaf. But I still think they deliver a great, no-frills bagel shop. read more

Nervous Charlie's Bagels - Bagel sandwich, no soft runny egg yolk :( - Bagels Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is a good spot for a bagel. They are always friendly and efficient. Their bagels are great and the price is not insane, for a bagel. Don't get me started on their sandwich prices. My main gripe is the ungodly amount of cream cheese they put on their bagels. I'm a fat guy and I'm pleading for them to hold back on the mountain of cheese they apply. However, if they're set on providing enough cream cheese to satisfy a glutton, they could at least give me a price break when I order my bagel with light cream cheese. I mean, they charge a dollar more for extra, why not give me 50 cents for not wanting a 1/2 pound on my bage? read more

Stopped by for breakfast and their bagels are good! Ordered the chicken cutlet and a classic and it was the perfect breakfast. Bagels are fresh and light, not too much bread, good flavor. Service was great, clean spacious spot, this place gets busy! Thankfully the wait wasn't too long but it would've been worth the wait. read more

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So excited to see Nervous Charlie's is coming to S.Lamar!!! I am in love with their bagels, and the only negative thing about NC is that the N.Lamar location is so far away. BTW, if you're north of the river, don't fret: the original location will remain open. Nervous Charlie's 2 will take over the space formerly occupied by Patika with a goal of opening before year's end. I'm "nervously" awaiting the opening! (See what I did there? ) read more

Nervous Charlie's Bagels - Taking over the space formerly occupied by Patika in the NE corner of this intersection - Bagels Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Some of the best bagels in Austin!! I've been going to Nervous Charlie's since I was in college, and their bagels are always so consistently delicious. I love their cream cheese and consistency of their bagels, and it really satisfies my craving whenever I do crave a good bagel. They package everything really nicely, and everything is made in house. You truly can't beat that! read more

Easy but impersonal ordering process via a touch screen. Ordered a seasonal jalapeño peach cream cheese on a toasted plain bagel. I visited around lunchtime and they only had about 4 bagel flavor options, which I found disappointing. It was also a weekday, so selling out that quickly was unexpected for me. Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed my order and would recommend! read more

The kiosk system made it really easy to order and they're really good about finding you once your orders ready even if you're sitting outside with your dog. I had the classic breakfast bagel with sausage and it was pretty good. The eggs seemed like it was microwaved though. It's too bad you can't customize the eggs to be over medium instead of overcooked. The plain bagel I got on the sandwich was really good. I could definitely see why it's known for its bagels. I also got the seasonal honey lavender cold brew which is quite interesting but not my cup of tea. I'd be interested in coming back for some bagels to go so I can make my own sandwiches. read more

Love this place, parking can be tricky though. But the bagel is absolutely amazing. I got the Hawaiian bagel for $12 plus their house coffee $4. Their service was quick and the space is bright, they have an outdoor patio as well so if you want to bring your pet. Also if yo order online they have a walk up window. read more

Nervous Charlie's Bagels - Hawaiian bagel with house coffee - Bagels Near Me - Austin, Texas

Bagels and finding good ones have been something I picked up when I lived in NYC, even going so far as packing a dozen of them whenever I re-visit the Big Apple and bringing them back with me to wherever I call home at the time. Since I've come to Austin I was looking for a bagel place to fill the gap and Nervous Charlie's was the first place I went to, mostly because it was closest to my office. I liked the vibe of the place-kind of like a coffee shop and a busy burger place. I ended up ordering one of their lunch bagels, The Empire and while it was pretty tasty, I thought the sandwich was undersized, both the bagel and the fillings itself. I debated ordering another one and my co-workers (rightly) said I should if I'm not quite full. I'm a big fan of the Everything Bagel and the flavor itself was...low-like the seasoning was thrown on a little before baking. I went back on a weekend and while it was busy their breakfast bagel sandwiches were similarly undersized for my appetite. read more

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Nervous Charlie's Bagels was the exact kind of breakfast win I needed! Hearty and filling and customizable to my liking/needs! I ordered The Classic on a garlic bagel with bacon, scallion cream cheese, and avocado, and it was stacked. The bagel had real authentic and fresh garlic flavor, the cream cheese was THICK and the amount of cream cheese that I personally love was on the sandwich, the egg was cooked just right, and the avocado was fully ripe with no dark spots at all. It's messy but worth it, so grab napkins and plan to enjoy! Also appreciated the online ordering setup and ease. Everything was clearly labeled, wrapped up tight in foil, and it traveled well without turning into a soggy situation. Important with bread! If you like a savory, loaded breakfast bagel that fills you up, this place is the move. I'd happily have this again. 5 stars. read more

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THE BIG: Bagel shop located in Central Austin near the Brentwood neighborhood. Plenty of parking in the lot around. THE BLACK AND WHITE: One morning the wife and I were craving bagel sandwiches and Nervous Charlie's was shown as the top listing. We were excited and the location is close to where we live. For the breakfast sandwiches, The wife got the classic which was 2 eggs and a protein on a bagel. I wanted the Tree hugger, but they were out of alfalfa sprouts. So I went with a bootleg version with the Alexa and added on spinach and avocado along with my pistachio cream cheese. It was good but definitely wanted some alfalfa sprouts. Next time! THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall the damage done for two bagel sandwiches was around $22. Delicious but I wouldn't say it was the best bagel sandwich I've ever had in my life. Great for Austin! read more

Nervous Charlie's Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Austin, Texas

Considering I went to UT, I can't believe I didn't try Nervous Charlie's sooner! I came in to try a bagel sandwich for lunch and really enjoyed the treehugger on a jalapeno cheddar. I opted for the spicy cream cheese and - let me tell you it is not for the faint of heart. This is a TRUE spicy. If you don't order more than a medium anywhere, do not get this. I still thought it was delicious but I was not prepared for that burn! When you come in, there's kiosks to order from so there isn't much room to ask for options - however it seems like you can't go wrong here. The place itself can be a bit loud and crowded with folks waiting on their orders. I would recommend sitting outside instead. read more

Nervous Charlie's Bagels - The Tree Hugger Spicy CC Jalepeño Cheddar Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is decent. I ordered an everything bagel with the vegan sausage and vegan cream cheese. It was a little dry and lackluster but it was failing. There's also construction happening outside which made it pretty loud and it was pretty crowded and it was hard to find a seat. The staff was friendly and helpful though read more

As someone from the East Coast, I take bagels seriously, and Nervous Charlie's delivers. The bagels have that proper chew with a slight crisp outside, not just bread with a hole. The everything bagel with cream cheese is a go to, and the sandwiches are stacked just right. Bacon egg and cheese is another go to. Coffee is solid too. It gets crowded and seating is tight, but it is worth it for a legit bagel in Austin. read more

Nervous Charlie's Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Austin, Texas

I love this place ! Great bagels . A cool old Austin vibe . Maybe to cool though the weekend this place has had a 2 hour wait. You can order ahead on the weekends but this place is a go to spot for me on a weekday ! read more

Nervous Charlie's Bagels - Everything bagel breakfast sandwich and coffee - Bagels Near Me - Austin, Texas

Longhorn sandwich hands down gives this 5 stars. It's the perfect breakfast sandwich to start your weekend off on a great note. Order online and go to their quick pick up window. read more

LOVE THEIR BAGELS AND SCHMEAR. I got a jalapeno cheese bagel with a spicy cream cheese, which totally fulfilled my NYC bagel craving. They have the most delicious spicy cream cheese. There is a decent amount of indoor seating and some seating outdoors. They have digital ordering inside as well, which makes the line efficient. I dropped a star because this location gets way too hot in summer. I ended up eating in the car with the AC on instead of inside the shop. Their bagels and cream cheese hit the spot every time! read more

Nervous Charlie's Bagels - Love their NY style bagels!! got the jalapeño cheddar bagel with the spicy cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - Austin, Texas

Bagels were fresh. Got it to go and food came out quick. Started getting busy around lunchtime, so wait may be longer.

My wife requested a bagel for her Birthday so I knew I had to get the best in town. She really enjoyed the bagel with lox and their French toast bagels are outstanding! No wonder they sell out. I appreciate them offering vegan cream cheese options and my wife raves about the Vegan Veggie. read more

As a bagel lover, I really enjoyed this place! I placed a online order for pick up, and it was ready by the time it stated! There is a pick up window, and the employee was very nice. I got the box bagel with reduced fat cream cheese. It also had onions and dill on and everything bagel. It was really really good! I also liked how they put the cream cheese on the side so that I could add as much as I wanted to since I don't like my bagels with too much cream cheese! There is no seating inside, they do have a patio that is dog friendly with a few tables! It ended up being really crowded so we just took our bagels home. Parking is super easy there is a huge huge lot around. This place is also located near other restaurants and stores like a half price books! read more

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The inside of this place gives Austin. It's weird, fun, colorful and casual! We ordered on their kiosk and the bagels were out in 5 minutes. Got a classic with no protein, vegan veggie cream cheese on an everything bagel. I really enjoyed my sandwich but wished there was more of a flavor in my cream cheese. While my partner got the longhorn which is hearty and packs a punch- great combination of flavors. I'll be back for more! read more

Nervous Charlie's Bagels - The Classic - Bagels Near Me - Austin, Texas

Ordered two bagel sandwiches for pick up. It was very easy to order online and pick up at the store. I got an egg, sausage and cheese sandwich's on an everything wheat bagel. The bagel wasn't that toasted, but the sausage and egg was just right. Overall, decent bagels that will fill you up. read more

Nervous Charlie's Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Austin, Texas

The bagel sandwiches here are pretty good. I got the Bourdain with avocado which was a more lavish option, pretty expensive compared to other bagel shops I've tried. The flavors are great but super slow so don't come if you're in a rush. read more

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Nervous Charlies is such a vibe! When you walk in you are transported to a super cool, laid back and casual environment. The bright orange color and slick lines jump out at you. I shazamed the song playing in the background (Breathe - featuring Angela McCluskey by Telepopmusik)...very relaxing and chill. The bagel shop has these eye engaging artifacts - a huge wall art of Nervous Charlie portrait, colorful bandanas and colorful t-shirts. There is always a cork board with dogs with nervous disorders. The name Nervous Charlie's does not evoke positive vibes. However, when I learned the owner had a dog named Charlie with anxiety it was so heartwarming. Now, for the bagel...I ordered a toasted multigrain bagel with cream cheese, and it cost $3.50...super reasonably priced, which I appreciated. Nervous Charlie's serves New York-style bages. The bagel had multi-grains on the bottom and top...crisp on the outside and soft inside...perfect combo! They gave me a very generous helping of cream cheese. OMG...this cream cheese was so smooth and flavorful. I asked for jam, and they provided strawberry jam at no additional cost. That strawberry jam was so delightful...strong strawberry flavor without being eye-squinting sweet. This bagel was so enjoyable to eat. Also, there were about 9 individuals working in the kitchen. It was a constant flow of customers at the "to go" window. This bagel shop appears to be super popular. I totally LOVED my bagel. Don't be nervous, try Nervous Charlie's bagels!!! I highly recommend Nervous Charlie's!!! read more

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I love nervous Charlie's bagels! It's the perfect place for breakfast. Whenever I have friends or family come into town we always pick up bagels from nervous Charlie's. I like to order the tree hugger, which has tomato, cucumber, and sprouts. It's refreshing but also very filling. It can get a little busy on the weekend so I would definitely order ahead. It's a small little bagel shop but perfect to eat there or to take out to go. Overall, I would recommend nervous Charlies to anyone who wants a delicious breakfast bagel! read more

Nervous Charlie's Bagels - Tree Hugger - Bagels Near Me - Austin, Texas

Love this bagel shop ! Small and cozy and have the best bagels in my opinion ! Lox bagels and pastrami hash on jalapeño bagel are my favorites! Service is great and servers are friendly read more

Nervous Charlie's Bagels - Pastrami Hash - Bagels Near Me - Austin, Texas

Ordering at the kiosk was so simple and stress free! I loved being able to see the options and order how I would like my bagel. The bagel was so simple but flavorful! I'll definitely will go back to try all the other options. They were pretty quick with my order with no long wait. There's a cute little patio if you have time to dine in and weather is permitting. read more

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Nervous Charlie's can certainly be anxiety-provoking if you're not prepared to wait on line. Perpetually swamped with hungry carbivores, it's nigh impossible to beat the crowds. Most people are drawn to the loaded bagel sandwiches for a hearty breakfast, brunch, or lunch, but the ungarnished bread base itself is quite a prize. Plump, thick, and dense, each substantial ring demonstrates mastery of the dough. What really gives them the edge over the competition is two types of vegan cream cheese! It's the full package, if you have patience. read more

I was so happy to see that it had a parking lot with plenty of parking. This place has outdoor and indoor seating that has a great vibe. My friends and I loved the logo. It's the reason why we came here more than once during our Austin trip. The bagels were a nice to-go food. It can get busy and loud so be sure to listen for your order. They wrote my name wrong so I waited a little too long... I had to go up to the counter to check based on my order versus the name. If you need to order a sandwich with all the fixings, then go to the register. If you need to order a bagel with just cream cheese or butter, head over to the kiosks. This will save you some time and not have to wait in line. The tree hugger was my favorite and the veggies were fresh and made me feel healthy. They give a good bagel to cream cheese ratio. Be warned, they mixed up our orders each time, the label on the bagel may not be what is actually inside. It's a good thing our group stayed together that we can easily fix it and swap. We laughed it off. However, this could have been an issue if anybody had any allergies. read more

Nervous Charlie's Bagels - Tree hugger on an everything bagel - Bagels Near Me - Austin, Texas

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It was very easy to order at one of the two kiosks. It's noted, however, that if you want to order a sandwich, you need to go directly to the register to order. I love it that they don't have a standard drink fountain; instead, they have Dr. Brown sodas. Yes! Also, they care for your furry friends; grab a dog bone while you're ordering and share it with your pup. I have learned that the best way to ensure you get the bagel you want is to patronize Nervous Charlies before 10:30 am. The selection dwindles after that. read more

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While Nervous Charlie's isn't bad, by any means, I think my expectations were so high that it became a letdown when I did finally try it. I love love love new York style bagels, so I came in thinking of a thick, warm, doughy bagel with a nice chew. And a discernable crust. And while the bagels here are definitely better than grocery store quality, it didn't hit the same. Also, this part is completely on me. I had no idea what a salt bagel was. And I pray that you look up what it is before you order it. I thought, sure salt bagel, it'll be like a pretzel that sounds delicious. But the bagel is like COATED in huge salt crystals and it's sooo salty. Like my tongue was lowkey burning and I had to scrape practically all of it off. So just beware of what you order with it. I think usually, if you order a salt bagel, you just get it with something fatty like lox or a lottt of cream cheese to cut it down. But yeah, I was shocked. Anyways the tree hugger is pretty good. The toppings all taste really fresh. And I like that you can choose what kind of cream cheese you want. I got the honey walnut, which was really good. But I don't think it was mixed in very well, because I definitely got some chunks of just plain cream cheese. The empire was okay. The dressing was a lot more mayo-y than I expected. But even with the dressing, the overall bagel still felt very dry and hard to chew through. The chicken inside just seemed like a dry frozen chicken patty. And it seemed more like a baked chicken patty rather than a fried one. read more

Nervous Charlie's Bagels - The empire on an everything bagel - Bagels Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Who ever heard of leftover bagel? I had to put part of it in the refrigerator for later. And it was just as good then as it was when I got it from them warm. Great choices of ingredients for lots of combinations read more

Finally, I made it to NC yesterday with my brother. So happy to report my every thing multigrain bagel with chives cream cheese and lox was everything I hoped it would be. My brother had the eggs and bacon on everything multigrain and he looked happy. Even their coffee was good. The folks behind the counter, a lovely young woman was, in the wonderful tradition that makes Austin a great place to live and ensures the quality of life is top tier, more than helpful and kind. Absolutely will be back to try the sesame bagel. read more

My boyfriend and I came in a Saturday morning and ordered a Longhorn breakfast sandwich with a protein choice of sausage on a garlic bagel. We asked them to cut it in half since we were sharing it. My boyfriend also ordered a coffee, which they were okay with him filling his own Yeti mug that he brought with. There were quite a few tables and seating, but the majority of them were taken since this is such a popular breakfast spot. We shared a table with a mom and baby daughter, who told us that she lives in the neighborhood and stops by every weekend to pick something up. Our breakfast sandwich was ready within a few minutes. It was moist and seasoned perfectly. The sauce was delicious and the serving size was generous. The combinations of ingredients blended together so wonderfully. Despite sharing one sandwich, we left happy and satisfied. We will be returning whenever we are craving a hefty breakfast sandwich. read more

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Funny story about this place, I would always drive past and thought it was a pet shop. It wasn't until recently when my partner and I went for a walk that we realized it was a quintessential bagel shop. Both of us being from the NorthEast was compelled to stop and eat. My partner really enjoyed the ice coffee. He got a lox bagel and I ordered the baconn egg and cheese of course haha! They have wide variety of bagels. They had some flavors that I never saw before. This place is pretty gets busy on the weekends but they are super efficient with the orders. Cute gem! read more

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I have reviewed this place before and I come maybe once a month as I try to keep low carb most of the time but I have to tell the world before it is too late!!! This place has a rosemary and honey cream cheese that is an orgasmic experience. It is a winter special and ends this month (Feb). I had it on a scooped, double toasted everything bagel and is the best thing I have eaten in a while!!! read more

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Boom! Finally a place that really gets it right! This is how a Jersey bagel should be done! I read they get the dough (w/ the water) flown in from NYC (jersey bagels are better but NYC can still be commendable). I opened the wrapped on my bacon egg and cheese and was like...okay, okay.. and then once I took one bite I knew. They did it right. I had that doughie davey's last week which was pretty good but doesn't quite get the jersey part right. Anyway, Charlie's is around 30% CHEAPER as well as tastes better. Put another way (to have fun with math), if you go to Nervous Chuck and then try doughie dave, you'll pay 50% more. Crazy. Now, I am a Texan (my boss told me to remember I am a refugee not a missionary), but it's def nice to have some pockets of bagels and pizza that are done jersey style! The people are really nice and the cold brew is good also read more

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Some pros and cons of this bagel shop. I liked that they have seasonal items. I got a BLT and added jalapeño popper cream cheese. But the kiosk order format was slightly confusing. The sandwich was tasty although a bit small, and the bagel wasn't toasted. Is that an add-on? I like that they gave sun dried tomato bagels. With a coffee my BLT on sun dried tomato add cream cheese was 17 bucks. For better or worse I could come here again. read more

Nervous Charlie's Bagels - BLT ON SDT WITH POPPER CC. Also had coffee. $17 - Bagels Near Me - Austin, Texas

Fast service and great food provided. I had a bagel sandwich with potatoes and it was !