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    Schmear It

    4.1 (57 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Egg bagel
    Zaria D.

    I went in while walking. Decided to give it a try. I didn't try to sandwich but would on another visit. It was busy but moving. Not a place to sit. It's a grab and go. Staff was friendly. I just ordered a plan buttered bagel. After I paid I was told they were out and I could get something else. I got an egg bagel instead. It was fine just not what I wanted. I would probably go earlier to get more of the items on the menu. They were fast with their service. Just didn't get what I ordered.

    BEC on French toast bagel
    Natalie L.

    HUGE bacon egg cheese on a French toast bagel , really fast service and nice employees!

    Rainbow bagel with vegan veggie cc and chai
    Diana C.

    The line is long and they run out of a lot but the wait was worth it. I got a rainbow bagel with vegan veggie cream cheese and it was delicious. The portions were just right! They also did a chai for me with almond milk. The servers were kind despite how busy they were. Nowhere to sit inside so prepare to grab and go. Would definitely come back next time I'm in Philly.

    Jacob M.

    I really enjoyed Schmear It because of their variety of cream cheeses. I was able to order an egg bagel with lox cream cheese. It had everything a lox and bagel would have just in a cream cheese version, which was fantastic! Their espresso could use some upgrading, but hey it's a bagel shop!

    Ahad D.

    They have a great vibe, friendly staff, and a good selection of regular bagels. The fans have plenty to enjoy as others have said. However, it's not worth a trip for the gluten free diner or a picky foodie. The French toast bagel had me excited the whole way there, but it was a bland doggie bagel with cream cheese. That gluten free bagel recipe needs a lot of development. Otherwise, I would recommend it.

    Bagel time
    Kimberly K.

    After late night dance party this bagel hit the spot! Service was fast and friendly. I was in and out in a flash . Bevels were fresh and crusty and chewy/ I got the Pen spread - lox and cream cheese mix - and they put a nice portion on my bagel that was tossed just tight. Love the bagels a super convenient location to my hotel.

    Tammy C.

    Honestly, their bagels are pretty good. It's a really small shop that has a few seats but if you're coming in for a bagel and a coffee, this is a good place to go. Their sizes of their bagels are pretty decent compared to the rest of the ones in Philadelphia and they've got a lot of spreads.

    Sausage egg and cheese on plain bagel with chive cream cheese.
    Michael C.

    Newly renovated. Bagels are large and service was fast. Looking forward to when they get their espresso machine to start making different types of coffee. This will definitely be my go to place for coffee and bagels when I am here in Philadelphia.

    Sahand S.

    Solid bagel, I mean as far as Philly bagels go. Got an everything with vegan cream cheese. Bagel could have been toasted a bit more, but there was a decent anount of everything seasoning and plenty of cream cheese which was not too thick and not too runny, just right. The bagels tend to be on the smaller side and the $4 price was reasonable, as was the only $0.50 extra for vegan cream cheese. Service was quick and friendly.

    Cold brew (can get add ins milk, cream, sweetener etc. with no charge)
    Alexander P.

    They don't advertise the many varieties of gluten free bagels nearly enough (IMHO). Almost all the bagel bases are available as GF which was a welcomed surprise. They offer can't-remember-the-name local boutique brewed coffee, too. I made the tame/lame choice of getting the lox and cream cheese (Penn) bagel for my first visit and has me wanting to try their more unique signature options. Wishful thinking: really wish they offered a breakfast egg/bacon type option but alas they do not. Also: theres swings/ open table seating right outside the door in the "alley," -- appreciated given Schmear's interior is efficient (v. small).

    The Penn bagel for $6 on an everything bagel.
    Eman S.

    Small shop, great service, no seating. I ordered the Penn for $6 on an everything bagel (choice of bagel included) and I enjoyed it. Price-wise, it made sense how much (or how little) salmon was in it. It was chopped salmon mixed into the cream cheese. I enjoyed the bagel itself as well as the amount of cream cheese, I just wish there had been more salmon. Not sure if there's an option to pay for extra salmon but I like my lox bagels with plenty of salmon so I might try that tactic out in future! My friend got the Philly which is lox with Wasabi and soy sauce. She thought it was salty, but to be fair, with a Wasabi and soy sauce mix into lox which tends to me salty, I'd expect a salty bagel. So be prepared, if that's your style, go for it!

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    Sooo Delicious ! Great cream cheese options, not a ton of bagel options though ! Quick service & overall great spot !

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    Worst coffee in Philadelphia... potentially the United States. Also very cheap on how much cream cheese they give you.

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    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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