When you enter a low rating, it asks what could improve. Reading the order and making the correct order would be an improvement. I had wanted to add pickled onion but saw it was $1.95, so I skipped that. We both got sea salt bagels, cream cheese-requested on the side, and add ons of bacon, at $2 each bagel. We received 1 bagel with bacon. Cream cheese was on the bagels and it was very little, parts of my bagel had no cream cheese at all. I guess that's why it wasn't on the side because then it would have been a decent amount. I kind of feel bad writing bad reviews and complaining, but I tipped them 15% and everything is so expensive now (ie. the pickled red onions). The bagels were $7.90 each for a bagel, very minimal cream cheese and bacon add on. I was going to leave 2 stars but the bagels were edible & 1 of the bagels was almost the correct order, & when my husband called & told them, they said they would refund our $2, so I landed on a 3. Hopefully we do get the refund because we don't have it as of writing this. I just wish I could re-do the tip amount. It's like giving a reward for not doing your job-anyhow, check your orders before you leave! Even though we live in Biddeford, we will be getting our bagels at Forage in Portland in the future. read more

While I miss the old Rover Bagel where we could watch the bagels being made and have a seat while we eat, I still enjoy being able to get a soft fresh bagel. The bagels are about as fresh as you can get, soft and chewy! We placed our order on line and pickup was easy at the window. Plenty of parking in the lot. read more

Rover Bagel - Everything Bagel with cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - Biddeford, Maine

Good tasting bagels! Tried this spot out since someone said it was like Bagelsaurus (another beloved sourdough bagel spot in Cambridge, MA). While Rover Bagel was good, it was not as great as Bagelsaurus. I liked that the bagels from Rover were sourdough, like Bagelsaurus. However, with Rover's, there is a definite char to these bagels which depending on the one you get, it can be almost too charred and crispy to your liking. I also felt like the size of the bagels was on the smaller side. Ordered online which was efficient. This place has a little window so there is nowhere to eat besides your car or wherever you drive these bagels to. I wanted to love - since I'm a big sourdough bagel fan - but unfortunately only liked this spot. read more

Rover Bagel - Poppy seed bagel - Bagels Near Me - Biddeford, Maine

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Rover Bagel serves fantastic Montreal-style bagels and quite an offering of coffee drinks. We have enjoyed their bagels and bagel sandwiches quite a number of times, but I have neglected to review them until now. The bagels are fresh and really tasty. They make great bases for various sandwiches! I'm not a coffee drinker, but they make loads of different coffees, too. My only complaint about Rover is that when you order on line, it gives you an estimated pick up time and I have never gotten our order near that time. Usually it's about 15 minutes behind. But their bagels are so good, the delays don't deter us! The staff is great, albeit always a bit harried and busy. The pick up window isn't much to look at, but their food makes up for any lack of ambiance! read more

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I've always heard great things about Rover Bagel and I have wanted to love them too but I've found myself disappointed every time. Everything I have ordered HAS tasted good, however definitely not worth the price. I ordered The Shift Meal. It costs $16.00 for an abnormally small chewy bagel, smaller than my fist, with the thinnest possible spread of avocado and three pieces of bacon. It's a $3.00 up charge to add 1 egg, so I made my own egg at home to put on it because I could hardly justify $16.00 Never-mind $19.00 for a bagel. Overall, things taste good, the people working there are always friendly and kind, but the prices are absurd and ruin the food and experience. read more

Arrived at 10:45am when the business closes at noon. And they have 3 bagels left... maybe make more while you're open.

Tasty bagels, not that dense of dough, but densely crusted with a nice chew. Some blackening on the crust as well, but that's what they're going for; embrace the diversity. I didn't get as much wood fire flavor as suggested, but it's there; no complaints. I'd give the bagels themselves an A-/A but the overall meticulously and deliciously prepared sandwich constructions (usually the signature salmon number for me, vegetarian one for my wife) an A+. Classic Salmon: Thin slices of smoked salmon, pickled red onion, thin cucumber slices, capers, dill sprigs, with cream cheese. I like it in an everything bagel and I particularly love the mix of creaminess, sourness, and strong punch of dill that complement the salmon and bagel. Quality conception, quality ingredients, quality execution. Veggie Special: A thick stack with chive cream cheese, lots of thin sliced carrots and cucumbers, sprouts, perfectly trimmed greens and crispy fried onions. Service a solid A as well. A joint with long lines and recently named as one of the top bagel establishments in the country, it would be easy if not justifiable to have an attitude, but the staff have been great. No place to sit down but the overall complex does have a couch and coffee table inside the main entrance. Further down there's a bathroom as well. Good coffee by Tandem Coffee Roasters (Portland ME, an old favorite), so on an early visit I connected some dots and assumed the ginger molasses cookie was by them also (and I love Tandem's), but no, it's by Rover. Turned out to have even better texture: thick, crusty on top, easily bendable, and very soft and moist interior, with a fudgy brownie mouthfeel under the coarse sugar sprinkles on top. It's not always in the menu, but watch for it when it is. Big props for their $2 bargain bin of day-old pastries. I can think of several establishments who'd just pawn them off at full price. read more

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Good salt bagel with nova lox. On the chewy/spongy side. Ordered ahead online, picked up pretty easily in person. The location is a bit strange--it's a little window stoop in a parking lot. read more

Rover Bagel - Salt bagel with nova lox - Bagels Near Me - Biddeford, Maine

I have been to Rover a few times now, and I have to say, the quality of their bagels are amazing. Since they are wood fired, there is always an amazing char to the bagels without them getting burnt, which really adds to the flavor of the bagels. Another huge positive of Rover Bagel is their chili garlic cream cheese which has the perfect heat addition to their bagels. All of that being said, I have to say that the bagels are very small for their price point. It almost feels like the bagels have gotten smaller since Rover had initially started business. On a recent trip, I got a plain bagel, as they were out of everything bagels, with chili garlic cream cheese...and I was just underwhelmed with the size of the bagel. My bagel was filled with cream cheese, which is unlike many of the other reviews, but since the bagel was so small, the ratio to cream cheese and bagel was not what it could/should be. Overall, Rover is good spot when you need a solid bagel on the run, I just wish that the bagels were larger for the price point. In any case, go get some chili garlic cream cheese, because that is certainly a highlight! read more

We love the food (and service) at this little local takeout window! Swinging through for a morning bite is incredibly easy, especially with the ability to order ahead through their Toast site! The flavors are always top-notch. This morning we got a McRover 2.1 (a delight) and a Classic Salmon on everything. Mine was the salmon - and I would absolutely do it again. I normally ask for no onions, but forgot - it didn't even matter because the onions perfected the flavors! The salmon wasn't thin, over salted smoked salmon - instead it was a nice thick slice - i was stoked! The sandwiches come nicely wrapped so they transport easily. The only downside is the prices are a bit high - my classic salmon was $13. It won't stop us from coming back, but it was worth pointing out. read more

Good bagel. Love the char on the outside and the great chew. The Anadama bagel was new to me - molasses notes and very malty. It paired perfectly with the lemon thyme honey cream cheese. The everything bagel lacked salt for me but was decent. Certainly will come back if I find myself in Biddeford again. read more

Rover Bagel - Anadama bagel with lemon thyme honey cream cheese - 10/10 - Bagels Near Me - Biddeford, Maine

I love, love, love a bagel with blisters. That crackly outside thing that's crispy and sometimes messy? Love that. So then what kind of alchemy is this Rover Bagel with its crackles AND its wood fired bubbles? Perfect--the kind of gnaw and rip-at-it bagel that I love. I was there when they opened and ordered at the window but the vast majority of others also there early had clearly ordered ahead. I ordered a bacon egg and cheese on an everything bagel for my husband and a salt with cream cheese for me. They were solid, and both were worth going back for. The three bagels pictured here are plain, cranadama, and salt. The place (a walk-up window only) is quietly squirreled away in a little old commercial area in Biddeford but Apple Maps got me there with no problem. read more

Rover Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Biddeford, Maine

Rover has the best bagel/bacon egg and cheese I've had in Maine (and that's coming from a New Yorker)! The bagels are unique and absolutely delicious. It is only a pick-up/to-go window with no indoor seating, but it's perfect because you can order online and just go right up to the window. The staff is also always so friendly and kind! Also, the Iced Salted Coconut Caramel Latte is to die for. I was nervous it would be too sweet, but it is perfect and soooo delicious. Highly recommend! read more

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Have always enjoyed Rover Bagel"s wood fired bagels . Recently bought 10 bagels. When I got home and opened the bag 8 of them were burnt . Black burnt bagels. Only the two plain were edible. I tried to contact them by phone unsuccessfully then by email, crickets. I can't believe that someone put those burnt bagels in a bag, that there is no way barring going there to speak to someone. I understand that sometimes there are mistakes and when properly baked/grilled they are the best bagels in the Portland area but acknowledge mistakes . read more

Nice bagels in an industrial setting. I got two everything bagels. The one I got plain was a little softer than I like but the seed coverage is excellent. The one I got with cream cheese was excellent -/ the light toasting (which I rarely need with fresh bagels) added just the right crunch and the cream cheese was tangy and clearly fresh. read more

Rover Bagel - Everything bagel - Bagels Near Me - Biddeford, Maine

good food. slow slow slow slow. even when u put in a order early. we still waited 40 mins after putting order in 20 mins before we here. waiting 50 mins for 3 bagels is absurd. they need to learn to work more efficiently. read more

I came to Rover Bagel when they opened the first time and was disappointed then; I've now revisited their new location, and unfortunately I'm still disappointed. Ordering online is super easy and efficient; I appreciated getting a text when my order was ready, I appreciated that they made my coffee to order so it wasn't sitting around for any length of time. Also, the staff is so nice! But... 1. I got the vegan coconut treat latte and, for me anyway, it was undrinkable. It had no flavor (didn't taste like coconut or coffee); actually, it mostly tasted like iced milk which is strange since it was vegan. I would have said something to the staff, but I was already on my way out of town when I took my first (and last) sip. 2. I got two different bagels ($2 a piece). Both were on the smaller side and pretty anemic looking in color (SIDE NOTE: only after I wrote this review and uploaded my photos did I realize they actually didn't get my order right, and gave me two of the same bagels. Anyway...). Do they not toast the bagels here? My bad if I was supposed to ask for that! I also got two different vegan cream cheeses (at $2.50 a piece) and there was barely anything on the bagel (photos for proof). The cream cheeses - vegan chive and vegan chili garlic - were DELICIOUS, but again there was hardly any on the bagel. I feel like I essentially paid for soggy bread with a suggestion of a flavor. So excited for other people who love this spot; SO appreciate their vegan options, but this is not a spot for me. read more

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I am ready to dedicate my life to the egg breakfast sandwich with bacon. It is the best food I've ever tasted , and I anticipate a real problem in my life, going my way to eat there as much as possible. Which particularly impressive is my first time there it took us. I saw 20 minutes to get our order and we got lost inside the building because we didn't realize it was a while my window. We were generally cranky and becoming pessimistic by the time we got our food. But the bagels are so freaking good. We got a few extra to take home, but I think we will order next time as most other customers seemed to have already known that trick. read more

it's a bagel spot that has the best bagels in southern maine with amazing consistency. So lucky to have this place in this location! I'd recommend the Cranadama bagel. read more

Awesome spot. Good bagels hard to find. Not cheap but worth it if you looking for a really good bfast sandwich/bagel Read some of the bad reviews and honestly these people are just silly people with silly gripes. Yes wait times can be high but rover very transparent about it. Don't show up to a venue at 730 am and then be shocked when they aren't open lol. read more

The bagels are really good, but at times they go way too light with the cream cheese. I think it's worth it to get extra and that I usually what I picks. There are some days where the cream cheese taste better than others but I do love the lemon thyme cream cheese. Can sell out so quick especially this summer with them being named one of the best bagels and all the tourists in the area. Quick service when you order online and the workers and very nice! read more

This is my favorite bagel place in the Biddo/Saco area! The bagels here are unique in that they're chewier than usual and have a char to them but it's one of those things you just have to try. I lived in this area for 2 years and would always come here if I wanted a something special for breakfast. My personal favorite is The Shift Meal (bacon, avocado, caramelized onions, hot honey) which I get on an everything bagel. The salmon is also good as well. This time I ventured out and got the veggie special which did not disappoint. I will say I think their prices increased a bit from what I remember, but still totally worth it. read more

Rover Bagel - Veggie special - Bagels Near Me - Biddeford, Maine

Good bagels great fur breakfast plenty of parking love the egg avocado sandwich fir breakfast with coffee to go!

Absolutely delish and baked to perfection! Sea salt bagels are my go to and this was beyond anyone I've tried before. To top it all off vegan cream cheese ! I never can find vegan cream cheese and seeing more then one on the menu was fantastic! It was packed with flavor and had a hummus like consistency which I loved. Chili garlic vegan cream cheese will now be a staple! Thanks Rover Bagel. read more

Rover Bagel - Sea salt bagel with chili garlic vegan cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - Biddeford, Maine

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Get to rover at 7:30 on a Saturday and there is a board covering the window. There is a sign with a QR code - order online, order won't be ready for one hour! All's I wanted was a few bagels. Not good business. read more

You wake up Saturday morning and realize - hey it's the weekend. You get the first sip of coffee and your mind asks - what are we eating? Then an immovable thought enters - Rover bagel - but wait it's a thirty minute drive over and no dine in. Hold my beer, finish the coffee in the car - trust me Rover is worth the drive. We had The Shift Meal (everything bagel, bacon, avocado, roasted onions and hot honey), and The Classic Salmon (sesame bagel, smoked salmon, pickled red onions, NO CUCUMBERS, capers, fresh dill and plain cream cheese). Parking lot ambience, and always a smattering on nice people waiting for their bagels milling about. SOOOOOO worth the ride! read more

I think it's even better than before, if that's possible. It had been a while since we had bagels and I wanted to get some. I thought about driving up to Scratch in SoPo, but remembered that Rover was in Biddeford. We were not disappointed. Wow. The bagels were amazing. Since we haven't ordered from there in a while, we got a few different things to see what was good and what the kids liked. First, the breakfast sandwiches were amazing. The Shift Meal may have been one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've had. Bacon, avocado, caramelized onions, hot honey. Unreal. My wife got the veggie special. Also amazing. We got the cinnamon bun (good); berry cake (very good) and a few bagels. And gluten free options! Udi's bagels (not made by Rover, but still great to have the option). read more

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Updating as I've now tried a couple of their sandwiches and some cream cheeses, etc. As expected, their soft and chewy bagels make for awesome sandos. Brought the BLT & Shift Meal to the beach one fine day, and their breakfast sandwich with sausage another morning. The Shift had a lot of bacon and just a small smear (or very thin slices) of the avocado, and the BLT was a better balance with the sweetness of the tomato, but they're such damn good bagels it was hard to care. Breakfast sandwich was out of this freakin world. We've never had any issues with ordering. We roll down there around the time were supposed to, usually building in a 5-10 minute delay (on a weekend) to be safe and the "order ready" text is usually right around then. Easy! Our favorite thing is just to order some bagels (mixed feelings on their cream cheese flavors - chive is the fave, chili garlic not as good as I hoped for, honey and thyme was a bit sweet) on a Thursday or Friday so we have them for the weekend and can toast them at home. Just so happy this is in the 'hood. read more

Rover Bagel - BLT. Superb. - Bagels Near Me - Biddeford, Maine

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I have heard amazing reviews about this joint, but I was not spectacular about it. Ours bagels were cold and the cream cheese was really stingey. Also, took a super long time to even get our order after they said it was ready (and it's pretty chilly waiting outside). Cute walk up and good location. I'll give them another shot but wasn't over the moon about this place read more

These are literally the best bagels I've ever had. They are crunchy and soft at the same time, and the place is so cute! The staff were super nice too, highly recommended. read more

Giving 5 stars because they have great vegan options! I like the bagels. I always get the vegan chive cream cheese. The chili cream cheese was too acidic on our stomach. I would not, however, order drinks here again, we were expecting more flavor from the coconut caramel lattes. The first time we came, they drastically messed up and served us sour, warm, dairy cream cheese :(( but things were made right in the end and we went back. OVERALL A GREAT PLACE - the location is slightly hard to find but your GPS will take you to a street, it is at the bottom of the hill. Thank you for the vegan options, Rover. We have been 3 times now and will continue to! One suggestion is we would love if you had plain vegan cream cheese! Yum :) read more

This is the only bagel place I know of that doesn't offer a baker dozen when you order a dozen. They also charge extra ($2.00 per dozen) to select the bagels in a dozen. Some people have salt dietary restrictions. Ray read more

This place is a joke. Sure, the food *tastes* good, but unless you enjoy spending a fortune on a snack-sized meal, avoid it. I ordered a bagel sandwich, and what I got looked more like a sample. It was **so tiny** that I honestly thought they forgot part of the order. To make things worse, I had to wait an **absurdly long time** for this minuscule portion. I'm not sure what takes them so long--maybe they're pretending to stuff the bagels with endless ingredients (spoiler: they aren't). You'd think they were crafting something gourmet back there, but what you get is a bite-sized disappointment. For the price they charge, the portions should be *at least* double what they are. Save your time, money, and patience--there are plenty of places that know how to balance good taste with decent portions, and this is not one of them. 1 bagel sandwich with 1 piece of lox smear of cream cheese and 2 cucumbers =$13. Are you kidding me. Those are Manhattan prices for a third of the portion. I mean ridiculous. I felt like returning it !!!!!! And the. Of course the famous leave a tip jar..... yes I have a tip lower your prices or make a real $13 sandwich!!!! read more

Meh - definitely disappointed. I had suchh high hopes for Rover...I love a good bagel and this just didnt deliver. $8 for a coffee and bagel with chive cream cheese would have been ok if it was great. Not the case here. The cream cheese was very, very light (see photo). I had the bagel toasted but it was limp and kind of mushy. The coffee was just ok. All in all, a sad way to start the day. read more

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Rover is BACK! Yesssss. Chewy, flavorful, wood fired bagels. I recommend ordering online early. These guys are so busy since they re-opened. Spicy salmon is such an amazing combo. Salmon, lettuce, cucumber, avocado and chili garlic cream cheese! Vietnamese Iced Coffee is fantastic there. My kids love the anadama with jelly bagels! read more

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I got the classic salmon sandwich and it was delicious. It had the perfect amount of salmon and the flavors melded together nicely. Make sure you order ahead or online because the wait can be long and they sell out of popular items quickly! read more

Great gluten free bagels! I got the lox bagel and it was outstanding. Long wait so definitely order an hour before you'll want it.

A decent bagel but I'm not sure I understand the pricing of said bagels. Could have been any where, San Fran, Seattle, New York and had the same scene but arguably better bagels. read more

Darn good bagel, if you like this style of bagel. The attitude here is way too precious. You have to pay more to "customize" your half- or full-dozen bagels. RIDICULOUS, when other shops discount a dozen. read more

Have NEVER tasted a bagel sandwich so DELICIOUS, EVER! Fresh, limited availability, all for good reason. Quality. Coffee is terrific too. read more

Rover Bagel - The Shift Meal...plain bagel - Bagels Near Me - Biddeford, Maine