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    The Bad Bagel

    3.2 (183 reviews)
    Closed • 6:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Asiago bagel with bacon egg and cheese
    Nathan D.

    Got the asiago bagel with bacon egg n cheese. Was super filling and delicious.. they really stuffed it with bacon. The staff member was upbeat and helped me by answering all my questions. Also got an iced coffee.. I was full for 6 hrs. Def recommend.

    Brittany S.

    My sister and I got "the thriller" on an everything bagel. It had chicken, bacon, pepper jack cheese, avocado, lettuce, and chipotle mayo on it. We both enjoyed it. I also grabbed some of Joe's strawberry lemonade and it was really good. We stopped here during the NYC Bronx, Brooklyn, & Queens tour. Service was friendly as well there.

    Victor H.

    I came here in the morning around 10ish and ordered a garlic bagel with two eggs sausage and american cheese. The bagel was flavorful. First time i could taste the difference between this bagel and a normal bagel from any stores - the flavor. I could taste the freshness and the imbued garlic flavor in the bagel. The rest of the ingredients: eggs, sausage, and cheese tasted pretty much the same as you would order elsewhere. I checked in using Yelp and i got free coffee as part of Yelp check-in deal. Pretty decent deal. I will definitely come back to this place more often! : )

    Ryna D.

    Great neighborhood bagel shop! Coming from LA, I always have to have my bagel fix when I'm in NY and Bad Bagel delivered.

    $9 Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich not worth it don't recommend go up the block to the deli for the same $5 sandwich
    Jim M.

    Was charged nine dollars for one bacon, egg and cheese on a bagel very very overpriced Save your money don't let people get away with this

    sesame + spinach and artichoke cc
    Michelle C.

    Located right outside the entrance of Jefferson St (L) station, Bad Bagel is a convenient place to pick up a sandwich on the go. I came on a weekday morning and ordered a sesame seeded bagel with spinach artichoke cream cheese ($6.75) which was unfortunately rather bland. The bagel itself, while studded with fragrant sesame seeds, was chewy and had a good crust. But the spinach artichoke cream cheese spread tasted like neither spinach nor artichoke and was just very disappointing in general. I could see chopped up bits of spinach and artichoke in the schmear but it tasted like it needed a good dose of garlic powder or salt.

    Cinnamon Roll
    Brandon G.

    I was in town and looking for a great Brooklyn breakfast sandwich and that's exactly what I got here! It was located right across from where I was working and it had a cool look to it so I gave it a shot. I got a traditional sausage, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel. This sandwich competes with any and every single breakfast sandwich I have had at home. It was so filling and delicious. Everything was made when I ordered it and not just heated up and slapped together like some places. I also got a cinnamon roll as well. Which was also equally delicious. I will definitely be back next time I'm in town.

    Hayward L.

    Decent place to get an everything bagel by the Jefferson L train. The decor is trendy, it looks modern and hip compared to a lot of other bagel spots. They have a wide selection of signature sandwiches, as well as more simple breakfast options with eggs. The texture of the bagel is good, although it is a bit too bread-like and not as chewy as some of my favorite spots. There can also be a bit of a long wait time, especially when lots of delivery drivers turn up, they seem to prioritize them.

    Everything Bagel with Flavored Cream Cheese: cucumber dill cc
    Justin T.

    Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon closer to their closing time to get an everything bagel with cucumber dill cream cheese. Bagel isn't as chewy w as I would prefer, but it's a good bagel; cucumber dill cc schmear was very generous - it was airy and refreshing- exactly what I was looking for as a solid snack between meals. Staff were friendly and helpful with suggestions. Nice clean space with ample seating.

    Everything.
    Mike M.

    The Bad Bagel is a top contender in the bagel game. I stopped by recently for a coffee and bagel. Everything with scallion cream cheese. The bagel itself had a perfect chew, perfect crust, and close to what I'd consider a perfect Brooklyn bagel. Scallion cream cheese was on point. Do wish the bagel had some more seeds though but not a mood killer. The place is modern, employees seem alright, and its spotless. Coffee was "meh" but did its job of washing down this delicious bagel. Eat here!

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    I would eat one of these bagels everyday if I could. Service is great and very fast! Will definitely be coming here more often.

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    Hot Bagels - Grilled spicy turkey, fried egg and Swiss.

    Hot Bagels

    3.9(121 reviews)
    5.2 mi•Kensington, Flatbush
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    Unbelievable lack of quality control. The moment I opened the foil, it smelled completely burnt,…read moreand as you can see in the photo, half the bagel is completely charred black. It's baffling that a kitchen would wrap this up and serve it. I tried calling to fix the issue, but the phone just rings out. Horrible food and zero customer service. Never again!

    I typically come in here only when I'm the area. The establishment is always clean and opens early…read moream 5am which is a such a plus if you work extremely early in the morning. As far as the customer service goes I wish it was a bit better. The staff aren't the most pleasant. No good morning no acknowledgement of comprehending what you order they just walk away and start the order. Which is why I double check always. I do notice they speak more pleasantly to other customers that come in. Not sure if it's a culture thing or could they be discriminatory but it's a bit unsettling. Food: 3.8/5 I only order the poppy seed bagel and that's pretty tasty. Not to doughy although I do have them take out a good portion of the bread because I like it to be extremely thin. Service: 3 /5 Service needs major improvements , language barriers are also a major factor to consider as they do speak Spanish and their primary language. Ambiance: 3/5 Standard & basic bagel shop set up. Standing & waiting area is basic they have counter tops should you want to stand inside and eat nothing fancy. They do have a wide variety of drinks to choose from and coffee and tea.

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    Shelsky's of Brooklyn Appetizing & Delicateseen - Inside

    Shelsky's of Brooklyn Appetizing & Delicateseen

    4.0(311 reviews)
    3.9 mi•Cobble Hill
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    Well I have ordered several times from this. Brooklyn bagels for smoked salmon and bagels…read more Intrigued with the Szechuan peppercorn and cracked pepper bagels which arrived today mostly hard and waiting for breakfast to see condition Disappointing on first feel The smoked gaspe salmon though is always excellent and I had ordered. Evan cream cheese and vegetable creamyl cheese to try Sunday morning But the taste of the puréed whitefish salad have me pause and disappointment Overly blended with pieces of celery and the saltiest whitefish salad I have ever eaten Not really tasty and smooth. It there was an absence of sufficient smoke This was a 1/5 for sure Tomorrow I will update whether this is the last time I order and retreat to Zanar's nyc and sable for these products Brooklyn may be left in the dust

    Stopped by Shelsky's on a rainy Sunday morning and was happy to find it wasn't too crowded. I…read morewasn't sure what to get as it was my 1st time and they had many options. I went with their Member of the Tribe which is one of their more popular items. The sliced Nova and toppings were fresh and flavorful. I found the bagel to just be OK as I have had better elsewhere in the City. Overall, I'd happily return when I'm in the area for another breakfast sandwich. Good food & friendly service made for a very enjoyable start to the day.

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    Lots of lox to choose from

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    Russ & Daughters - Lox bagel

    Russ & Daughters

    4.3(3.1k reviews)
    3.7 mi•Lower East Side
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    I mean there's a reason they've been around as long as they have. This is old school jewish deli…read morelove in the best way possible. I asked for their advice on what kind of lox to order and they cut me a healthy slice to try of each. And the lox is to die for. The nova is the classic, but also got some gravlax and the pastrami lox. All had their unique flavors that were distinctly different. Amazing! And yes ~$60/pound is expensive, but it's artisan, hand carved and they even cut out the little bit of blood line so every bit is perfect. It's worth the splurge every once in a while. I will say though the bagels there were just meh unfortunately. Kinda average and on this day below average if you ask me. So ideal...get your bagel somewhere else like Bagel Pub or Utopia and then get your lox here!

    Made the effort to finally try this famous establishment after it existing on my bookmarks for who…read moreknows how long. It was about a 20 minute wait from enter the shop, grabbing a ticket, waiting for your number to be called, ordering the sandwich, getting the food and paying. Waiting for your number to be called happens faster than you think as people do drop out like flies, so just be patient. If you order yourself a Classic Bagel & Lox Sandwich ($17) like I did, you can watch them filet the salmon fresh from the fish itself to be used just for your sandwich. I did everything bagel and choose Scallion cream cheese, which seems like the popular choice. It's good enough to go out of the way to try once in your life. To be a repeat customer, idk if I want to wait in line for this every weekend. Additionally, there's no seating besides the benches that's outside. I do have to give it to them, among the chaos, the employee that helped me was super friendly. I also saw some of the customers get salmon samples of the salmon for the lox. Idk if they asked or the employee just happened to be offering it.

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    Russ & Daughters - Classic Bagel & Lox with The Works (~$19)

    Classic Bagel & Lox with The Works (~$19)

    Russ & Daughters - Daughter's delight

    Daughter's delight

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    Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company - Bkbagel Classic

    Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company

    4.3(2.1k reviews)
    4.8 mi•Chelsea
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    You can find this location of Brooklyn Bagel at 286 8th Ave, New York, NY 10001 in Chelsea. As with…read moreother eateries in NYC, probably best to walk to this location and forgo looking for the near non-existent parking. I was looking for a breakfast spot close to my hotel near 7th Ave and found a couple of contenders on 8th Ave - I decided to hit Brooklyn Bagel as it showed more reviews. We have Brooklyn Bagel in Atlanta so I'm familiar with the chain - most Atlanta bagels are sub-par, something about the horrible Atlanta water. I figured it was time to sample a location in NYC. This location is fairly old-school, directly on 8th Ave between W 24th and W25th streets. Coming in there was a line but it moved quickly - you go to the back of the shop, call out what you want and move towards the register to pay. I think it took about 7 minutes to get the BKbagel Classic - - smoked Nova salmon, scallion cream cheese, onion, tomato & capers. I asked for it on a toasted everything and it was everything I thought it would be - perfect bite. Service was great, no nonsense but friendly. I sat at one of the long wall counters and wolfed down my sandwich with a cup of Joe. No complaints here.

    Decided to stop in for a bagel during our quick day trip into the City. Knew we wanted a NY bagel,…read moreso decided to go a little out of the way to try this one. This location is loud and energetic when you walk in. Seemingly want to pumped up about buying some bagels haha. The staff was very helpful because we weren't sure what we wanted, but they helped walk us through some options and eventually settled on the classic NY bagel. Cream cheese, salmon, and capers, etc. on the soft, delicious bagel. Also got a blueberry muffin for the kids and they loved that! All in all great experience. I'd drop it down to 4.5 stars just because the loud setting is not really my vibe, but everything else was great!

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