"Still the one" In…read morethe words of the famous Shania Twain, ... still the one (or if you're really old school Orleans)! At any rate, I digress - Chewy NOT tough exterior light and airy interior. Service excellent. If you love bagels (poppyseed in particular) this is the go to! Also, quality cream cheese. Always makes me nostalgic for a great NY bagel! Bagel shop: 4.85

When my friend and I came in on a Saturday morning there was a line to the door to order, but the…read moreworkers were efficient and it moved fairly quick. I ordered a toasted everything bagel with an egg and it was ready in less than 10 minutes. I'm no bagel connoisseur but I found no faults with it, I just wish the portion of egg had been bigger or at least proportionate to the amount of bagel.

Best bagels in town. I wish there one in Raleigh -…read more - Ham + Swiss add egg. - Bagel of choice + honey butter cream cheese

Big Dom's Bagels is my favorite bagel spot in the Raleigh area, and the fact that they sell out…read moreevery single day tells you everything you need to know. These bagels are the real deal, chewy, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. One pro tip: pre-order the day before if you actually want to guarantee yourself a bagel. They move fast, and for good reason. One thing I really appreciate is how generous they are with the cream cheese. So many places barely spread it anymore and make you ask (or pay) for extra. Not here. Big Dom's loads it up properly, which makes a huge difference and honestly feels rare these days. Everything about this place feels intentional, quality ingredients, consistency, and a clear passion for what they're doing. It's the kind of spot you plan around rather than stumble into. If you're serious about bagels in Raleigh, this is the place. Just don't sleep on that preorder.

Had a great experience here. From the service, food and drink, to the relaxing covered patio out…read morefront. Every single employee in here was smiling and friendly in a genuine way. Made our first trip to any La Farm a pleasurable experience. Their outdoor covered patio is great! And enjoying fresh bakery items with perfectly made coffees at this comfy patio just rounded out a great breakfast all around. When we're in the area again, we'll be sure to stop by and enjoy it all again.

We went for breakfast. Online it says breakfast ends at 11, but they have breakfast available all…read moreday long! Thank goodness, it's too tasty to only be available during breakfast hours. I ordered the deluxe breakfast sandwich (with crispy bacon per cashier's recommendations and she was right). I substituted the side fruit for a salad. The entire meal was delicious, but the bread was soooooo soft. Next time I want to order dessert and other breads.

Super busy. Super nice staff. Very clean. Small restaurant, but there is seating. A bit pricy. 1…read moresandwich and 2 plain bagels was $19. Took 17 minutes to get my sandwich. They did forget the cream cheese on my bagel sandwich. I also asked for a plain bagel, not toasted to take home. I got a toasted bagel cut in four pieces. I'm not sure how I'm supposed to make a sandwich with that when I get home.

Food: ordered the siracha honey sunrise and the bacon avocado tomato egg white on everything bagel…read more Both were pretty good and flavorful. The bagels were soft and warm and the siracha honey cream cheese had a lighter flavor. Service: they were very nice and didn't have to wait very long in line since it was earlier in morning. Location: located near to La Farm bakery and other restaurants and shops in small shopping complex. All the businesses share the same parking lot in front of them. Ambiance: was quieter since it was earlier in morning. Had booths and tables you could sit at and also had some tables outside

I've been a regular benchwarmer customer for a years now and they are one of my favorite breakfast…read moreplaces in Raleigh, but there are some things you should know before going. Their bagels are wood fired so they're not your traditional style of bagels and are a bit harder and chewier. Their variety of cream cheese flavors is what really sets them apart in my opinion - they very dense and creamy. They also have a very unique menu with many different seasonal offerings that rotate frequently. Over the years, I've fine tuned down my order to a couple things each of which I think are 10/10 and some of the best breakfast options in Raleigh! - Grits bagel with dulce pecan or fruit cream cheese (I prefer the grits bagel over plain) - Poppy bagel with spiced honey cream cheese (warning the poppy bagel can be a little messy but worth it) - Breakfast sandwich with sausage and American cheese (sausage is the best - a little sweet and spicy) Every time I go, the staff is always very nice and provides quick service. It can be busy during the mornings and weekends, however they do offer online ordering where you can easily pick up your food and avoid the lines. This location is in transfer food hall, which has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, however they also have a new standalone location that recently opened. If you go to that location, I definitely recommend trying the coconut caramel latte!

This is the cutest little coffee/bagel shop. I loved the sports themed and there was plenty of…read moreseating. I ordered the chicken salad bagel and it was AMAZING. I loved the spice I got from the hot honey but the savory taste of the chicken. The service was super quick and the staff was super helpful!

| Overview (Based on experience from 4 visits)…read more + Fine amount of different bagels to choose from, including Garlic + Good variety of breakfast deli-style options other than their nice selection of bagels + Nice casual breakfast spot despite small dining area + Fast and friendly customer service + Reuben breakfast sandwich is delicious - Bagels are terribly hard to bite unlike Panera's, which is disappointing considering that NC Bagel has "Bagel" in its name. - Cost about $1 extra to add the Jalapeno Cheddar bagel in the half dozen or dozen order. - Drink selection is limited with combos. Restricted from choosing bottled soda of any of the fountain drinks. - Asiago bagel tasted Plain. I could barely taste the asiago. |Final Thoughts: There is almost no reason to choose NC Bagel over Panera or other bagel shops if you just want bagel. The hard texture is a huge letdown. I've never experienced this bagel issue in Breugger's, Panera, anywhere really. There are other breakfast options I haven't tried here so might be worth exploring but right now the only reason I'd return here is if I am craving for a Reuben sandwich for breakfast. And that mostly makes up the 2 stars I'm giving it. Really hope they improve the overall quality of their bagels. This breakfast deli spot has great potential to be "The Breakfast Spot" but it won't be able to accomplish that if their bagels are as hard as rocks. | Overall Score: 2.4/5

Bagels are good, tried pancakes and bacon to shake it up. Pancakes also good, bacon was biggest…read morewaste of money ever. Thinner than paper, microwaved, thin pieces of paper. Restaurant literally must order lowest quality faux bacon possible.

One of my all time favorite places! Love the bagels and all of the homemade goodies. Don't pass on…read morethe pickle!! It's incredible. {{{*.*}}

Great bagels. Being able to order ahead (but not weekends) is a huge plus…read more The counter folks are always courteous and very pleasant. 13 for 12 is always nice (a bakers dozen). They have good bakery goods and their coffee cake is amazing.

Came in and was able to walk right up and order so that was nice. The staff were nice. Just under…read more$5 for my cinnamon sugar bagel with plain cream cheese is what it is. Nothing special about it! Only thing i hate about brueggers bagels is it seems like every location i have been to when i bite my bagel it still has a hint of like everything bagel or a savory bagel and that's kind of annoying

I hardly leave poor reviews because I respect businesses to operate in their own and best…read morejudgment--but this is level of food quality is (IMO) dangerous and outrageous. I ordered two Egg & Cheese bagels on plain, via doordash and both came with GREEN discoloration (google it for those unfamiliar) on the eggs. Never again will I eat there, but have had decent experiences in the past.

I was in the area and decided to finally go to Brew, as I rarely am in downtown Cary! I'm so glad I…read moredid. It took some time to find parking as the surrounding parking lots were full, but I found street parking around the corner. The ambiance is warm and cozy. Brew and the Cary Theater share common space, so you can enter from either entrance. The service is awesome, I was waited on right away and the barista was helpful with suggestions. I ordered a cookie butter latte and an oatmeal raisin cookie w/ walnuts. Both were absolutely delicious, a great combo. When I finished my latte, I dipped my cookie in the cup to get the last of the foam...so good. The baked goods are from Ninth Street Bakery in Durham. How amazing local supporting local. I sat at the bar area. I loved that there were hooks underneath for your belongings, you don't see that everywhere. They have the high top areas, along with a few tables and chairs. I'm so glad I was able to finally experience Brew, looking forward to going back.

Came for a Sunday stop with a friend…read more Just a note because it's in the downtown area it's extremely hard to find parking and most of it is street parking (with some construction nearby). Overall, the little coffee shop is cute and has a little bit of outdoor seating which I liked but is expensive for being so mid in my opinion. I ended up paying almost $7 for a blueberry latte. Overall, my latte tasted like a regular latte, even though it did have a seasonal blueberry syrup added to it. I know that blueberry is very light in flavor compared to coffee so I asked for more than the allotted amount of syrup and their response was that they had a certain amount added to of syrups added. So I said ok thinking they would take that into consideration but when I got my coffee, guess the amount they added didn't matter because it tasted the same as a latte regular. Unfortunately, at the end of my coffee (like the last 20%) had what I assume to be bits of berry in it? The texture made me toss the remaining amount. With the high prices and the location right on a busy street / no parking I probably wouldn't be back but I did enjoy being about to sit outside under an umbrella and the service was nice / fast. All the stars would go to the servers and overall cleanliness honestly.

Full Bloom Coffee Roasters sits on a quiet corner in Garner and has the kind of relaxed, welcoming…read morevibe that makes you want to stay a while. There's plenty of seating, and the menu offers a lot more than just coffee -- with options ranging from craft coffee to beer and wine. I ordered a cortado, which was exactly the late-afternoon pick-me-up I needed. I had to take it to go (never the ideal way to enjoy a cortado), but it was still well prepared and nicely balanced. I also tried one of their seasonal drinks, the Bee Stings Latte -- an iced latte with honey, ginger, turmeric, and a little cayenne kick. It was a really unique combination and surprisingly refreshing. The spice and honey gave it a comforting, almost restorative feel -- the kind of drink that would be perfect if you're feeling a little under the weather or dealing with sore joints. My wife ordered the Raspberry Beret, an iced matcha with raspberry purée and white chocolate. Her verdict: the best matcha she's ever had. Between the creative drinks, solid coffee, and laid-back atmosphere, Full Bloom is a great spot in Garner whether you're settling in for a while or just grabbing something on the go.

I arrived here 12:45pm on a Saturday afternoon after going on a walk with my friends…read more You order at the counter. You'll wait for your beverage but they will bring your food to you. For food, I got the Maple griddle which was very tasty. We were all wanting mimosas but they ran out of juice for mimosa so they were just giving champagne instead. My only complaint that I watched all my friends get theirs in beer glasses but mine came in a small container -__- I assume this may be the regular mimosa glass but I disliked the consistency and equality. They have indoor and outdoor seating. We sat upstairs, which was a decent sized area with great lighting and local art. Overall, it's a nice establishment in downtown Garner.