Philly Style Bagels

I've had their bialys before at their Fishtown location. I was so happy to see they had a stall at…read morethe market. Picked up 3 of the BECs. So delicious. Best grab and go breakfast. I wanna try everything off the menu. Get there maybe a few minutes after they open. I'm sure they sell out quick and also you get them nice and fresh. I got there when they opened and not everything was out. I pretty much got whatever they had ready. I was not picky. The staff was friendly and the market is always fun and bustling.

We had a quick walk at Reading Terminal Market and stumbled upon a bialys stand! It is owned by…read moreKismet Bagels and I was instantly drawn by its cute logo, pink storefront and bialys selection. ＊Caramelized Onion Bialy (vegan) They have some interesting bialy flavors like Buffalo Chicken, Pastrami and BEC, but we opted for a more classic flavor. It was fully covered by generous amount of poppy seeds. When we were eating, some people saw our bialy and also felt amazed. The center was stuffed with caramelised onion sprinkled with sea salt. They reheated the bialy for us so it was served warm. I swear I'll bring a bag to carry their bialys, and run to their bagel shops in Fishtown and Rittenhouse next time!

1.3 mi•Penn Center, Rittenhouse Square

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Kismet Bagels - Rittenhouse Square

4.1(125 reviews)

Visited for some bagels with friends and took it to a nearby cafe. Folks here were friendly and…read morehelpful in the mornings-- honestly a rare combo to begin with amongst breakfast places. Love seeing a positive face in the morning! I orders a BEC on sea salt rosemary-- my goto. Bagels were out in ~5 minutes, and it was a delicious bit to eat with coffee later on. The shop here is pick-up only, and on some mornings when I've visited especially in the winter, it's kind of painful to wait inside because it started to get a bit cramped. More just a heads up but not a piece of feedback though since their lot is pretty small. If you're grabbing breakfast in the Rittenhouse area, this is nice option for you! Just know that you'll have to take it to-go and eat it elsewhere.

We hit up Kismet Bagels on a recent trip to Philly. I'm gluten-free so was excited when I saw they…read morehad gluten-free bagels and ordered one of the everything bagels toasted with strawberry cream cheese. The everything bagel seasoning was very good but the bagel was mediocre. The bagel was loaded with strawberry cream cheese which had good flavor. The others had regular bagels and had better reviews of the bagels. A couple egg sandwiches were described as being "good" and a plain bagel with cream cheese was given similar review. I'm not sure it's the kind of bagel shop that I would go racing back to at any point but it was decent. A bright light was how good the staff was to work with in terms of being friendly while placing an order. Probably brought this review from a 3 to a 4 based upon the staff interaction.

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Market Bakery

4.1(68 reviews)

This was a delightful stop on my visit in the Philly area this summer. They are located in the…read moreReading Mkt. They have a variety of sandwiches and backey goods. Make sure you find them, no regrets. The line was kinda long at the check out, but it moved fast. The pund cake was so moist and tasty. The portions are large, so two people can share one. Its all take out, there are plenty areas to sit in the market area. Great experience, I would visit again if in the area. Parking is across the street.

This bagel shop was so great!! I got the breakfast sandwich and it was excellent! The brioche bun…read morewas amazing. We also got several bagels that were so fresh. The staff was so friendly and patient while I ordered. The area is small and the line can get backed up but it goes by fast.

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Bagels & Co

3.3(27 reviews)

0.8 mi

I ordered the Breakfast Sammy from Bagels & Co. online, and the process was super easy. My order…read morewas ready as soon as I arrived, which I appreciated. The sandwich itself was a solid, standard breakfast sandwich, and I liked that they offered plenty of bagel options to choose from. Nothing groundbreaking, but a reliable spot for a quick and satisfying breakfast. I'd come back again.

Came here recently to try their classic lox bagel and it was very eh. Service was relatively quick…read moreand the inside was clean and modern. But the $15 price tag was steep for a few small, plain slices of salmon slapped on plain cream cheese. My friend's bagel with bacon scallion cream cheese was delicious though. Overall: there are definitely better bagel spots in the area, so I wouldn't go back but their bacon scallion cream cheese is pretty good.

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Breakfast Sammy w/ Asiago Bagel, sausage, and egg

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Hershel's East Side Deli

4.4(985 reviews)

Solid pastrami sandwich in the Terminal Market…read more Highlights: - Super efficient line: they ask you want you want almost on first joining the line towards the back - Pastrami: seasoned but mild and tender meat. 5 stars - Pickle spear: not sure what they did to these but they were extra delicious. 5 stars - Choice of breads: I'm not a rye person but they have many different versions: seeded, unseeded, marble, and pumpernickel. I chose the challah which was eggy soft goodness Lowlights: - Now I'm back home and craving this sandwich and nothing will compare... :-(

Corned beef on rye- Potato knish…read moreCorned beef was tender and tasty- seeded rye was old and couldn't hold up to the meat without tearing. Potato knish was not even warm- ask RUDE COUNTER STAFF if they could heat it up- I was told it is warm comes right out of a warmer- I said don't care where it's coming from it's NOT HOT can you please heat it up- nothing!!! Didn't eat it but was stilled charged for it ZERO+++ CUSTOMER SERVICE

Hershel's Brisket

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Schmear It

4.1(56 reviews)

0.8 mi

This is a fantastic option for breakfast and really convenient if you are staying at the Hilton…read moreCanopy hotel directly across the street. The bagels a fairly big and I like how they blend any toppings into the cream cheese so it all stays out. Yum!

Came to Schmear It for a quick grab-and-go breakfast because I was craving a breakfast sandwich on…read morea bagel. I opted for the Wake N' Bacon on an egg everything bagel, and it was pretty good! The bacon scallion schmear had a nice flavor, and there was a good amount of bacon on the bagel as well. My one critique is that the bagel was pretty small for the price. I was expecting something a little bigger and more filling. Overall, it was a pretty standard bagel, but I'd come back to try some of their other bagels and sweet schmears too. The shop itself is very tiny with nowhere to sit, so it's definitely more of a grab-and-go spot.

1.2 mi•Rittenhouse Square

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The Penn bagel for $6 on an everything bagel.

Schmear

4.5(29 reviews)

I've lived in the Northeast (New Jersey/New York) for about half my life. When I order a bagel,…read moreI'll tell them the type of bagel, whether I want it toasted (always yes for me), the type of cream cheese (scallion vegan cream cheese), and then any additions that I want (usually tomato and onion). When ordering coffee, I'll let them know what I want (drip coffee) with whatever kind of milk (with heavy oat milk enough to change colour) and sweetener (with sugar please). Then you let them know any sides you want. I may or may not be saying it a bit quickly, because I'm half awake, and running on auto pilot, because I've lived in the Northeast for so long. The absolutely delightful lady behind the counter got it all recorded, fired, and sorted as and when it was coming out of my mouth. Confirmed everything, collected my payment, and we kept it pumping. As soon as the coffee was ready, called me over to grab it, because it was chilly and rainy while we waited. When one of the items I was ordering was taking a long time, the staff let me know that the item was taking a while longer than expected to finish cooking. My food came out perfectly done. Also, when they pass you your food, they confirm how many things you're ordering to make sure you get all your stuff. This operation is efficient, fast, and friendly. It's inexpensive for what you're getting. Coffee is excellent. Bagels have that snappy exterior, and chewy insides. Hash browns are crisp and piping hot. Coffee is rich and dark. Genuinely, you can't have any complaints when everything is done just right.

Great bagels! I had the everything bagel toasted with cream cheese. My son had a The California…read morebagel sandwich which he loved. No seating here. Just a window where you order food to go. You can order on line for pick up. It is made to order and slightly slow. Took 15-20 minutes for our order to be completed but they were pretty busy. We almost missed our train waiting for the food:( I would say get here early and expect to wait a while but the food is worth the wait! Great food.

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Cafe Square One

4.4(67 reviews)

1.0 mi

Great lunch here!…read more Solid veggie options. Easy ordering via kiosk. Lots of space to do work. Quick service and very friendly. Food was great, healthy, and filling! Not the best parking around here so may want to use public transport or bike on a nice day. Overall def will be back and looking forward to enjoying more of what they offer!

- the egg & cheese sandwich was tasty; the brioche bread is a great idea! Butterfly lemonade is…read moreboth gorgeous + delicious--perfect for the season - spacious inside, very cute wallpaper art; fond of the plant/nature vibes - woman working was really nice at hand-off - service was slow due to the woman being the only one there, so she was handling a delivery order, pickup orders, and dine-ins

0.9 mi•Washington Square West

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Middle Child

4.6(719 reviews)

Food was delicious and Nick made my friends and I feel so special! Can't wait to come back!!read more

Finally made it in to try their famous BLT! It lived up to the hype. Juicy tomato. Crisp bacon…read more Yummy aioli stuff. Perfect size - not so big it was intimidating but enough to feel full! I also want to bring your attention to the vanilla bean lime aid. Sounds weird, but so good. You could see the vanilla bean but not sure if I really tasted it. But so good!!!

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Metropolitan Bakery

4.0(57 reviews)

I heard that their baguette was among the best in Philly. Maybe it was this location but it was…read morecold, not crispy, chewy. Just not very good. I should have known as there was no line while every other bakery in Redding Terminal had a bit of a weight. But I was mainly going because I had heard they had some a good baguette and again, they did NOT. Also had the pain AU raisin. That's was pretty good.

Located in the Reading Terminal and part of another stand (looks like they share staff) so I had to…read moreget help from the other stand's employee. You would miss this spot as it's in one of the corners away from the higher traffic Stands. They have a couple of other locations with the main one at Rittenhouse Square. Everything in the case looked good but the Sour Cherry Sea Salt cookie stood out. Cherry was tart Vs sour and chocolate chips with Sea salt made for a unique and delicious cookie. Raspberry Bars had a not too sweet filling with the perfect crust and crumble topping. Waited for a minute to get the goods as again the kind lady was supporting a couple of areas. Will definitely return and check out their main location for more selections.

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Kismet Bagels - Rittenhouse Square

4.1

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Visited for some bagels with friends and took it to a nearby cafe. Folks here were friendly and…read morehelpful in the mornings-- honestly a rare combo to begin with amongst breakfast places. Love seeing a positive face in the morning! I orders a BEC on sea salt rosemary-- my goto. Bagels were out in ~5 minutes, and it was a delicious bit to eat with coffee later on. The shop here is pick-up only, and on some mornings when I've visited especially in the winter, it's kind of painful to wait inside because it started to get a bit cramped. More just a heads up but not a piece of feedback though since their lot is pretty small. If you're grabbing breakfast in the Rittenhouse area, this is nice option for you! Just know that you'll have to take it to-go and eat it elsewhere.

We hit up Kismet Bagels on a recent trip to Philly. I'm gluten-free so was excited when I saw they…read morehad gluten-free bagels and ordered one of the everything bagels toasted with strawberry cream cheese. The everything bagel seasoning was very good but the bagel was mediocre. The bagel was loaded with strawberry cream cheese which had good flavor. The others had regular bagels and had better reviews of the bagels. A couple egg sandwiches were described as being "good" and a plain bagel with cream cheese was given similar review. I'm not sure it's the kind of bagel shop that I would go racing back to at any point but it was decent. A bright light was how good the staff was to work with in terms of being friendly while placing an order. Probably brought this review from a 3 to a 4 based upon the staff interaction.

Philly Bagels

3.4

(39 reviews)

It's simply a place to grab a bagel and coffee in a rush - it serves its purpose. I got the chai…read moreand a bagel sandwich. Both appropriately priced and came out fast. The signature iced chai is very sweet, I would recommend others to get it hot. The sausage and cheese was good when it was hot. Seating is limited but it's clean inside.

The wait at this place is ridiculous. Ordered two classic bagels 25 min wait. I was 1 out of 3…read morepeople in the store. I understand online orders may come in but 25 min wait in an empty restaurant is Truly mind blowing

Bart's Bagels

4.4

(41 reviews)

This was my first bagel in Philly and it was incredible! The bagel itself had a nice texture to it,…read moreand the cream cheese was really good as well. They have a nice variety of bagel sandwiches and cream cheese flavors, and I got the heirloom special sandwich. They loaded it up with juicy heirloom tomatoes and it was just so incredible! The employees were friendly as well and our bagels were ready pretty quickly. The inside is really cute, and there is some seating outside right next to the shop but none inside.

Our office hosts a monthly lunch and learn, and we were getting tired of rotating from cheesesteaks…read moreto sandwiches. Someone suggested switching to bagels for a change of pace. Ordering online for our staff was quick and easy. I opted for a sesame bagel with smoked turkey, mozzarella, marinated onions and avocado smash for about $12, lightly toasted. Very filling and it hit the spot. A few others opted for breakfasty options and gave a thumbs up.

Kismet Bagels - Fishtown

4.1

(111 reviews)

New York style bagels and coffee. I like the zhug sauce, it reminds me of a pesto. I usually order…read moreThe Egg on a poppy seed bagel with a strawberry latte. Great choices for vegetarians and vegans. Bagels are similar to PopUp. No seating inside, a very small shop. Staff is nice and service is quick.

Stopped by Kismet for a morning bagel sandwich. Ordered The Fish and one plain bagel. The sandwich…read morewas great! Ingredients were fresh and loved the pickle and pastrami lox. I would definitely get this again. The bagel on the other hand was unimpressive. It was a little too bread-like. I mean it is bread but it was as if I was just eating a dinner roll. Anyway the sandwich is a 4/5 but the bagel is barely a 3. I'm interested in trying other sandwiches but probably wouldn't get a dozen bagels here. P.S. No seating inside. Only takeout counter.

Philly Style Bagels

3.8

(225 reviews)

I heard this was rated as one of the best sandwiches in the states. I feel like that's a really…read morebig stretch. It's good but not close to my top sandwiches. We got one they recommended that had hash, cream cheese and lettuce. The ingredients were pretty good and went together well. Like most bagel sandwhiches, some insides get pushed out the back after the first few bites. The bagel is a little lighter than the ones you will get in new York and a little less chewey I think I prefer the latter. That all being said, it's still pretty good and the staff is friendly and quick. The atmosphere is nice but not super big so most the seats were taken when we were there. Overall a good place.

This is a particularly popular spot w a solid reputation. I stopped by today for the first time…read morebecause of the perception that they often sell out. Philly has a lame bagel game but I would say that these are the best in Philly. They are for sure not NYC and should not be compared as such. They are excellent for the style bagel that they are. I got mine toasted w veggie cream cheese- make sure to ask as toasted is not default. The bagel was light and the outside crunchy. The cream cheese had real veggie chunks. Staff was friendly and fast. The inside of the store is nothing special but it's clean and there's some indoor seating.

Slice & Schmear

4.2

(18 reviews)

Slice and Schmear takes regular bagels into another level. Their stuffed bagels are in my…read moreInstagram feed. I stopped by to check out their unique creations. They have it in regular and the one with bacon and cheese. My husband really enjoyed his stuffed bacon and cheese bagel. Besides bagels, they have plenty options of matcha drinks and smoothies. Definitely stop by when you're in the neighborhood.

This was pretty good. I wouldn't be rushing back for it tho…read more I came to Slice and Schmear, a cute bagel shop that sells creative bagels and schmears. They have a Korean style bagel that I was unable to try due to it selling out fast. They also have breakfast sandwhiches and drinks. I ordered the jalepeno and cheese and french toast bagels with thier cooper sharp and honey walnut schmear on the side. Their schmear was huge, when I said on the side, I thought a small container instead I got a tub of cream cheese lol. The bagels were flavorful, it tasted better warmed up in the oven and that's cause I prefer a crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside texture. The cooper sharp cream cheese was really good and spicy.

Schmear

3.3

(205 reviews)

We stayed in Center City for three days, and this place was just a block from our Airbnb, so we…read moreended up coming here a few times. Overall, I'd say it's hit or miss. The plain bagel with cream cheese was really good. The next day I tried the Avo Turkey, but it was disappointing. The avocado cream cheese was pretty bland, and there was barely any of it on the sandwich. I also ordered a caramel iced latte that day, and it was delicious. Unfortunately, I ordered the exact same drink the following day, and it wasn't good at all. Lastly, some of the employees need to work on their customer service skills . Tone matters

I walked to Fitzwater street Philly bagels although the signs outside state it is named Schmear…read morebagel parlor. It is a small location and super busy on a Saturday morning. I ordered a plain bagel toasted with American cheese and tuna. I loved the texture ( not runny, pretty solid ) and taste of the tuna. The coffee was so good that I finished it before my bagel was ready.

South Street Philly Bagels

3.8

(286 reviews)

This is such a cute and delicious bagel shop! They have excellent NY style bagels which you can get…read morea variety of ways - savory or sweet. Service was quick and friendly. Definitely a great place to swing by and grab a bagel or breakfast sandwich!

Amazing Bagels made in house. We smelled it a block away. Such nice and friendly people. Got the…read moreWake n Bacon. Best bagel I've ever had!!!!

Schmear It

4.4

(78 reviews)

Great service - friendly and efficient staff. Delicious…read morebagels! Love the concept of mixing everything together so that the veggies aren't falling out of the sandwich and getting super messy when everything is separate. One of the best bagels I've had in a while - will definitely be coming back whenever I'm in the area!

Excellent service and really friendly staff. Got a free coffee with my bagel since it was end of…read moreday. Bagels were good but not great - too big and puffy for my liking, prefer the smaller NY style ones. Probably just personal preference. Would buy again but not my first choice.

Knead Bagels

4.3

(450 reviews)