Easily the best bagels I've found in the area! The staff is warm, welcoming, and genuinely…read morefriendly. I ordered the pizza bagel with cream cheese and the cinnamon crunch bagel--both were excellent. Each had that perfect balance of a slightly chewy exterior with a soft, doughy interior. The cream cheese was applied just right, not the excessive amount you often get elsewhere. At only $7.50 for two bagels, the value is hard to beat. I'm so glad to have finally found my go-to bagel spot and can't wait to come back!

Always clean & friendly service! The menus are clear & concise and ordering is quick even with the…read morelong lines. Bagels are usually very big & loaded but lately I feel the fillings are getting smaller & smaller. Taste is always great though!

My husband is from the area and loves this place. I ordered an everything bagel with cheese and…read moreegg. I received an egg bagel with cheese. When I took it back, they were confused. There was no egg, I'm not sure what the confusion was. I did end up getting the right bagel. I'd give it another chance but it would just be helpful if they made what the customer ordered.

good product.. rude staff. Won't be back! Baron owner is rude too... don't go there either…read more. William and I will go to Manhattan bagel

Very happy with the Egg and Swiss I ordered. Bagel was light and fluffy but not doughy. Place was…read moreclean. Friendly staff. Definitely will be back!

Unbelievable bagels! Sandwiches are HUGE! Service…read moreimpeccable. You will never get a bagel anywhere else in NJ once you tried Bagel Exchange.

I knew that a breakfast shop opened in Farmingdale, but I did not think that they were open…read more Brand: 4/5 Bagels and Brew Company is a breakfast shop in Farmingdale in a plaza nearby the train tracks. Pertaining to branding, it has a simple logo with a cup of coffee and a bagel with the font having an elegant form. The slightly gray color complements the font with a classy display, while the steam becomes its own physical form. The interior does have that cozy cafe feel, with the floor tiles and the tables having dark shades of gray. Website: 4/5 It has a simple design with a black-and-white color scheme. You will find images of the menu items available. The Clover section offers online orders, but there are no images accompanying the menu items. I will say that nonetheless, the website has the establishment off to a decent start thus far, because coming upon it, you get a good first impression of what to expect. Wait Time: 5/5 I read through a single page before my order came incrementally, with the drink prepared first and the course last. So, I will say that the wait time did not experience any delays or issues. Ambiance: 5/5 It gets quite lively on Sundays with the noon rush. Nonetheless, I experienced no issues with the ambiance. The pop music played smoothly over the radio, never overwhelming you with its volume. Plenty of space exists between the tables, making it easy to walk around, and I had no issue with the seats. Food: 4/5 I ordered the Loaded Breakfast Fries and the Dirty Main Street Refresher. The Loaded Breakfast Fries has french fries, bits of pork roll, scallions, and a sunny side-up egg, with sharp cheese sauce and spicy aioli layered atop them. This reinvention of the Jersey favorite side-dish, the loaded fries, definitely makes a spectacular presence in this menu, for the aioli gives every part of this dish a standout spiciness. I did think that the cheese sauce overdid it. Nonetheless, every other part of the dish, from the pork roll bits to the scallions, give it a rich taste that could really make your morning worth trudging through. The french fries held their form without becoming too soggy or greasy from the cheese sauce, nor did they have too much crisp. The Dirty Main Street Refresher has green tea, coconut milk, mango and pineapple flavorings, and an energy shot. The flavorings give it a tangy flavor, complementing well with the green tea, while the coconut milk gives it a warm yet inherently sweet texture. It did have ice, but it did not become too cold to drink. I can see that the brand maintains relevance with its availability of dirty energy shots. When it comes to food selection, they definitely reflect the Jersey theme, with menu items such as the Jersey Swamp and the Loaded Breakfast Fries. While the website did not do them justice, you at least do get a preview of them on their main website, especially when it describes the eatery as "...where time-honored traditions meet modern culinary creations." For a meal as complicated as my order, I have to say that the wait time it took fitted the quality, for the Loaded Breakfast Fries had enough heat to prepare it, but not too much to the point it made me wait before eating more. While I cannot say that it satisfied me throughout the day, I did think that the service clearly cared about the food they prepare. Service: 5/5 I could tell that the staff had a jovial disposition with the customers. Indeed, despite my barely awake whisper, I managed to get my order fulfilled without any issues. The service influenced my first impressions of Bagels and Brew Company in a positive way. Cost: 4/5 Taking into account all of the factors of Bagels and Brew Company, I will say that they all complement each other well, with room for more potential. Unfortunately, I have to say that while the prices seem high, it does match what I would have gotten had I went to some other eatery, especially with loaded menu items like the ones I ordered. With that being said, I would absolutely like to return to try more menu items. I would recommend to Bagels and Brew Company to experiment with their logo for next year if the breakfast shop continues to stay around. I would specifically suggest to find out how to use the Jersey buff-and-blue for the new logo to match the Jersey-themed menu items. I would also like to suggest finding a way to make that quote I made from the website into their slogan, whether they change a few of the words or shorten it. Rating: 5/5 Stars Rounding the average score between four or five stars, I will ultimately give this eatery five out of five stars, due to the amount of hope and potential I see within Bagels and Brew Company. As someone who visited 100+ eateries in Monmouth and Ocean Counties throughout a single year, I will say that Bagels and Brew Company are off to a good start. Recommend To... Anyone looking for a breakfast eatery with Jersey-themed menu items.

Really wanted to love this place as it is close to work. After a few visits, just OK. Maybe finish…read morecooking the bagels???????

From the moment I walked in I was welcomed! I arrived very late morning so my bagel options were…read morelimited but that's on me. There is a credit card surcharge so bring cash. There's some limited seating but feel free to enjoy your meal dining in. I ordered ham & provolone with mayo on a pumpernickel bagel and it came with lettuce & tomato. It was a decent bagel and yummy! The sandwich was almost $10 and included a bottle of water or can of soda. I thought it was quite pricey and I didn't need a drink so I'd prefer to pay $7-$8 and not have the drink. The drink should be an added option not automatically included. Overall, good sandwich!

Bagels are not bad, the pork roll egg & cheese was mediocre at best. A little expensive for the…read morequality.

I Beleive the name has changed but it's still listed here and on the website as Cathy's. It's a…read moregreat spot and our go to when in Jersey visiting family. The bagels are huge and have so many seeds ! They are soft inside and crunchy outside. They have a lot of diff sandwich combos you can get. There is something for everyone. They have coffee and other breakfast drinks also. The staff is very friendly and serve you promptly. There is seating inside if you want to stay for a bit and also lots of parking. One of the best bagels ! Highly recommend.

Howell is so boring Cathy's bagel sucks boo boo screw CATHY HOWELL needs real not fake breakfast…read moreim never setting foot there or spend any cash there again do not be fooled by there so call nice staff can find better help real work at roadhouse at star bucks Cathy is beyond creepy she looks at people strange but do not not dare go in the bagel shop on Halloween CATHY is a witch

Very disappointed. Bacon is way overcooked and crumbles. The bagels taste like the ones you get…read morelike Thomas's. They definitely are not crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and they are way overpriced.

I had high hopes when they opened on Mule Road. My first two experiences were positive. The staff…read morewas great, and I enjoyed the bagels. Then, rather abruptly things deteriorated. My last two visits resulted in smaller bagels that were flat out raw in the middle. And on visit #4, I picked up a take out order at 6:30 in the morning that was not my order. They had two orders on their table. Come on, really? My search continues for a good bagel place sadly.

Found this nice place using Yelp. We were headed back home to PA after a short vacation and stopped…read morehere for breakfast. Our server, whose name I can't recall (she normally works at the Brick location) was friendly and knowledgeable about the restaurant's offerings. I had the recommended French toast which was wonderful. My wife had an egg dish. Expansive menu and great coffee, too! Highly recommend this place for breakfast if you're in the area!

Great food! Service was efficient and friendly. And the money is reasonable. And the quality of…read morethe food was excellent l.