I've had these bagels quite a few times and I'll keep coming back!! It's hard to pick a favorite, but the Orange Cranberry is one of my top choices!! Good food, kind people!!! read more

A large shop with the capacity to handle a crowd, though the space feels dated. It wasn't busy during this visit, which made the outcome more noticeable once the food arrived. **FOOD** The bagel breakfast sandwiches missed on basic execution. Bagels came out cold and firm, closer to hard than fresh. The egg and cheese portions were light, leaving the sandwich dry and unbalanced. For the price, it doesn't hold up. The latte didn't help. It tasted flat and mechanical, like it came straight from a push-button machine rather than being made with any care. Both kids left food on the table, which doesn't happen often. That usually tells the story without needing much explanation. **SERVICE** Ordering was simple and the food came out without delay. No issues with accuracy, but the interaction stayed at a surface level. It moved efficiently, just without much attention beyond that. Service: **AMBIENCE** The space is functional and sizable, but dated. It feels built for volume rather than comfort. There's nothing actively wrong with it, but there's also nothing pulling you to stay. Ambiance: **CLOSING** There's a disconnect between what's being charged and what's being delivered. The foundation is simple. Bagels, eggs, coffee. None of it requires complexity, just consistency and attention. Right now, it leans too far toward routine without enough care behind it. The steady traffic is hard to explain. Ratings Food: ** Service: *** Ambiance: *** Overall: **/* Personal Disclaimer: I value small, independent restaurants and want them to succeed. This review reflects a single visit and may not represent every experience. ***EVERY RESTAURANT IS WORTH TRYING FOR YOURSELF. Go, see what you get, and be honest in how you evaluate it.*** I've worked as an executive chef, restaurant manager, and owner. I tend to hold places to a higher standard. Execution matters. Freshness matters. Effort shows. Cutting corners usually does too. read more

UPDATED: I had a great experience with the Bagel & I during a catered event (probably one of the best bagels I've ever had), but when I went to their location in Lynchburg, I was disappointed. I ordered a bagel sandwich to eat later and sadly the bagel was tough and the turkey, while a nicer quality than regular deli meat, was dry. Overall, it was hard to eat and I wasn't happy with my meal. The person who got a gluten free bagel in my party really liked it. Maybe it was just a fluke or their bagels need to be toasted. I was impressed with the interior, which was very cute and homey. read more

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Friendly and quick service, delicious bagel lunch with our grandchildren. They got chewy blueberry bagels and a smoothie. The adults had so many choices. The Wynhurst (chicken salad ) was scrumptious! We also liked the Thomas Jefferson. Perfect ambience for a quick family lunch. read more

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Very disappointing. My bagel with cheese and egg and bacon was cold, and there was not much cheese or egg. read more

The Bagel & I - Bagle cheese bacon was very disappointing. Paper, thin cheese, overcooked, egg, and not hot. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

I ordered a sandwich with no capers and got about a dozen or more capers on my sandwich. I will not be going there again!

I was very surprised and disappointed by this behavior. I come often in this great shop on Timberlake, I do love your products, bagels, jam, coffee etc... and never had issue or felt unwelcome, but this young lady who assisted me, on Thursday 1.00pm, was dismissive and spoke in a condescending manner/tone and even had the audacity to tell me some inappropriate comments. Any customer should be treated with respect and courtesy, regardless of why they are here for... I could buy a coffee, or order 10 bagels, or have a lunch... doesn't matter.. Hope that the management will address this... read more

They have true NY / NJ Bagels. A most excellent place to stop by or to meet friends and sit for a while. Most high recomendations ! read more

Visiting Lynchburg and was excited to see a NY style bagel shop. Very disappointed with my cinnamon raisin bagel! Dry and no flavor whatsoever! The plain cream cheese was pretty lacking as well. Maybe it's an off day? I had higher expectations. The coffee was delicious and I enjoyed it. read more

Well, I have been there before. Usually with a pretty high bill. Although I like it there I was disappointed 2X once spending over $10 for a salad that was small not enough to take no longer than 5 minutes to eat with salad dressing packets I had to pay for. I still went back but now not sure I will again I had tap water cup of water instead of what i usually order a $5.+ drink and yep, they charged me .15 for water from a faucet- like product is getting worse, service is declining but prices are going up. You would think we wouldn't have to pay for a paper cup of water since most restaurants just give you water. Since we eat out a lot it is the principle. Are they doing that bad they have to charge for tap water. Can't use the tariffs as an excuse hopefully they don't order their food from China or another European country. Do eating at this place is off our family's list. read more

8/10 times I go here they get my order wrong. Food tastes good and is in a convenient location. But consistently getting home and finding that they didn't put cream cheese on a bagel or something missing really does taint the experience. Not sure what is happening here, but with some operational support or better workflows back of house. This place could be a lot better than it currently is. read more

I stopped at The Bagel & I for breakfast before I hit the road. I ordered two bagels toasted with butter. The bagels were very tasty and the service was very friendly. I would definitely stop here for breakfast (or just to pick up some bagels) the next time I am in the area. read more

Great food. I came hungry, now I'm not. Comfy couches. 10/10. Accommodative towards food allergy

I am absolutely thrilled with the BLT on a cheddar bagel that I get once a week. So very good!

I came here upon several friends' recommendations and have also known the owner Andrew and his son. They have not spared any expenses making this place spectacular upon first impressions. The decor and vibe are fantastic and spacious. The colors are very welcoming. The theme colors of black and bronze is a great choice. They had a well-decorated, comfortable medium-sized meeting room and large family room to give a homely feel. Just for the vibe, I can see this place being trendy. But, of course, the location of this place helps a lot too, being right on Timberlake Road. To be safe, at first, I tried everything Bagel with creme cheese. I was blown away by the softness and freshness. Then on my next visit ordered the Lox, with salmon, creme cheese and capers, etc., on an everything Bagel. It was delicious. The coffee was fresh and excellent! It was an infinite coffee pot, which is a big plus. The prices are excellent compared to most restaurants in this town. The staff was amiable, polite, and informative for anyone unsure what to order. I highly recommend this place. I am looking forward to being back for my breakfast meetings in this section of town. read more

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The Bagel & I was bustling on a Sunday afternoon after opening a few days before. I immediately loved the atmosphere and decided to eat in even though the original plan was to grab and go. I was pleasantly surprised by the breadth of options: bagel and cream cheese, breakfast sandwiches, and lunch sandwiches with plenty of beverage options. The front staff were very friendly and seemed happy to be there. I ordered the Veggie Benny on an everything bagel. I wanted the whole wheat everything bagel that was on the menu, but I was told that they didn't have them. I noticed there were tons of people seated who were waiting for their order, so I was expecting a longer wait (which it did end up being). Unfortunately, when my order came I was informed that they did not have any avocado for my sandwich. I was incredibly impressed with the quality of the bagels and the sandwich in general. They are my new favorite bagels in the Lynchburg area. I also tried the blueberry bagel with blueberry cream cheese and the cinnamon sugar bagel with regular cream cheese. The everything bagel was my favorite. It had the perfect amount of chewiness that lends to a great bagel sandwich. I also loved that they use real eggs, and the hollondaise sauce was delicious. This place just opened earlier this week. There were a few hiccups, but I will give them a pass since they are so new. I will be back soon! read more

The Bagel & I - Veggie Benny - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

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Tough bagels and bland cream cheese made for a bummer of a breakfast. We suspected when we saw how short the line was compared to all the other places on a Sunday AM but...live and learn! read more

Placed an on-line order yesterday for a dozen bagels and a schmear for New Years Day bc after staying up all night who wants to eat cereal or cook breakfast. Their online ordering lets you place your order and pay. Its a little voluminous bc it is numbered 1-12 for each bagel but other than that really easy to use. We ordered 4 everything, 4 cinnamon crunch, and 4 plain, as well as a schmear (scallion). Got an extra everything bc I did not know that they use a bakers dozen (13). I arrived a little early to pick up my order and it had not been filled yet because they fill the orders based on a time frame as opposed to letting them sit there all day. It also appears they are cooking bagels all day as I observed everything bagels getting pulled out of the oven at 1215. The restaurant is spacious with both booth and table seating, as well as a family room with couches and chairs for a more relaxed seating option. The owner filled my order and even gave me a free schmear (honey walnut) bc it goes well with the cinnamon bagel. Our bagels were great (even the next day). Everyone really enjoyed them and they toasted well. The everything bagel is the star of the show. The schmears were fresh and well mixed. Definitely recommend for a group as one is enough for an adult and a half is enough for smaller kids and they have a variety that will please everyone. read more

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Every Thursday 6:30am! Men's Bible study, about 6 of us. Staff always very friendly. Everything bagel with blueberry cream cheese or honey walnut. Very cozy ambiance, great place to have groups or meetings. Always generous portion of cream cheese! All the bagels are delicious, rotate order from week to week. Highly recommend! read more

Ordered takeout on a Sunday morning at 9 am. Got the Timberlake. Guacamole should never look like this at a restaurant. Clearly quite old. Pretty gross and disappointing for a $10 sandwich. The actual bagel was good, service was fine. Guacamole should have been garbage, Especially starting out on a Sunday morning. Poor choice to serve this. Lack of care on something like this indicates a lack of care in general. That being said, I was hungry, I still ate it, and it tasted alright. But I wouldn't go back. Also, your coffee cup lids do NOT fit. Easy fix. read more

The Bagel & I - Guacamole - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

He Said: We went two days in a row and there was some redemption from the previous day, but not a lot. Maybe they have a new baker or maybe they just need more practice, but my bagel was way over cooked on the outside (I skipped the poppy bagels because not one of them was less than brown) and undercooked on the inside. This much-needed spot at the lake misses a bit for me. She Said: We were excited to hear about a bagel place, and the first day we went was disappointing to me. My bagel was quite underdone with an extra huge schmear of cream cheese that was also off-putting. I ended up tossing the last quarter of it. The second day we went was better--less undercooked, and we got them to go so I was able to control my schmear. Next time we're at the lake, I'm willing to give it another go. Third time's a charm! Potty Points: No trip to the potty for me today. read more

It's a bagel shop, it sells bagels. When I heard a new bagel place was opening up I was overjoyed and immediately visited to try out some of what they have but I'm somewhat disappointed. Either the selling point of a bagel shop should be its bagels or its cream cheese, both should be somewhat affordable. I would be OK paying Bagel and I prices if either one of these were outstanding but both were simply average. For naysayers and people who may think of me as too harsh I went at both opening time in the morning and at lunch for both bagels/sandwiches and bagels/schmear. Nothing absurd about this place draws me in than any other bagel place. They have this weird system of having plastic cast iron plates in which once you're done you just set them out for staff to collect them but it doesn't seem as if there's a dedicated staff member to do this so sometimes the plates lay out for very long. The sandwiches are far too expensive for a bagel place, especially for the size. I got the lawyer and was somewhat disappointed with what I had paid for (granted isn't that some lawyers anyways XD). Finally why is so much of the menu dedicated to salads? The namesake and much of the kitchen is dedicated entirely to bagel making from proofing as well as freshly baking the bagels. Why muddle the menu with salad options, especially because no one is eating salads for breakfast. I might be back, I might not. The best thing about this place is the fresh everything bagel and the amount of cream cheese options which honestly should be more visible on the menu. read more

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As we live in Moneta, this was quite a hike on Saturday morning, BUT well worth it. During the summer, they would have a stand setup on 122 which would make the trip for FABULOUS bagels close by. In the last few months, they have opened a location in Westlake. Hooray! The bagels are, hands down, the best around. My absolute favorite is the cheese bagel with red pepper cream cheese. The breakfast sandwiches are also tasty. Most of the time we buy them by the dozen, because how can you choose just one flavor? I cut them open, separate the sweet, savory and everything bagels and freeze them for great bagels anytime we want one. If you are staying in Lynchburg or SML, you will not be disappointed with their bagels! read more

Fresh yummy bagels with a lot of variety and really good, fast friendly service. I'm glad they have a drive thru! Try the cream cheese options too. read more

Great bagel spot. I noticed a drive-thru as I pulled in. The everything bagel with tomato, avocado, bacon, and egg was great; I just wish it had more bacon. They serve local coffee, but no decaf, so I got orange juice instead. read more

The Bagel & I - Egg in a hole on everything bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

I lived in Charlottesville for 20 years and just moved back to my hometown of Lynchburg two years ago. The Bagel & I is the closest to Bodo's in Cville of any bagels I have tried yet in Lburg. I love the chewy texture and slightly sour taste of the dough. My favorite combo is an everything bagel with scallion cream cheese and an extra cup of red pepper and garlic cream cheese for dipping. Out of curiosity, do you boil your bagels before baking them? I am so very happy you are in town and in a perfect location for my work commute! I will return many more times. read more

We just adore this place! A favorite we go to on repeat. Great space to eat and to meet with friends/family, or study. The bagels and shmeres are outstanding. A family fav for us is the Lox and Bagel on everything. Truly every time we're there the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. There's something for everyone - even gluten free. You can't go wrong! read more

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Food is amazing and workers are all very nice. The inside is beautiful and a great place to hang out with friends and family. I would not recommend going through the drive through. It is very convenient but every single time I have ordered through the drive through I did not receive the correct order. I am not sure if it has just been mix ups in the kitchen or its hard to hear through the speaker. I have received the incorrect bagel once, incorrect cream cheese once, and incorrect toppings plus cream cheese once. read more

OPEN ON MONDAYS!! Want to experience the best bagel in Lynchburg? This is the place! Great food, great ambience, and great people. This is the place for a relaxing bagel breakfast!! read more

The bagels are awesome, the staff was efficient and polite. Cool setup inside. Too bad they aren't open a bit later.

Great bagel!! I ordered the bacon, egg, and cheese on a french toast bagel! Great taste!! The french toast bagel is amazing. My only wish is that this bagel sandwich came with a sauce because it was a little dry at times. The service through the drive thru was amazing and we received our food very quickly!! The restaurant itself looks huge, so we will have to check out the inside next time. We'll definitely be back! read more

The Bagel & I - French toast bagel with bacon, egg, and cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

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Love this place! The bagels have a great tough exterior with a soft, nutty tasting inside. We gone several times and it is always great! My favorite is the Blueberry bagel so far! read more

sat in line for 32 minutes in the drive-through with only two cars in front of us, the bagel was not even worth talking about. Ordered a chicken salad that was sweet instead of chicken salad. No apologies, no napkins, no lid on our coffee cup that fit properly, milk not added to the coffee. we came to other times, thinking maybe they were just understaffed, but we gave them three tries and they struck out!!!!! Church 10:50 a bagel and they aren't even good! Service is ridiculous read more

Love this place, but they need to get it together when it comes to the Kalamata olive spread. It can't be that hard to chop up the olives and fold them into the cream cheese. Giving someone plain cream cheese with 8 whole olives plunked on top is ridiculous. I wish I had taken a photo, it was so stupid. read more

We have lived less than a mile from this place and finally decided to give it a try. I am so glad we did! Geoffrey was so kind and answered any questions we had! I was skeptical about the bagel I was ordering but decided to give it a try and he even came back to check on us and see if I liked it. Very nice staff, super quick and clean. read more

The Bagel & I - Bacon egg and cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

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Let me start by stating this review is based on the fact they say "New York Style". This is my third time coming here. There is nothing NYC about these bagels. They don't have the taste, volume or rise and the service is slow. They are however very busy which is cool since they are a small business. My order is very simple and it takes them 20-30 minutes to produce my bagel. The time stamp on my receipt says 10:05. I returned to my car to eat my bagel at 10:25. Not sure if they can prioritize small simple orders before all the ridiculous caramelized onion avocado orders but it might be helpful. This is a solid 3-4 star establishment. I won't go out of my way for it but I will be back. I paid $3 for my bagel which seems fine but some of their sandwiches are pricey. An egg and bagel (no cheese) is listed under $3 too. The decor and seating is very nice. There are plenty of seating options including regular tables and a separate area with couches with a nice coffee shop feel. I can see this place lasting a long time, not sure what they need to make their bagels NYC standard but they have some work to do. Maybe a trip to Brooklyn would be helpful for the owner to remember how good they are. ‍ I'll be back, probably. read more

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I'm disappointed to see bad reviews. My husband and I tried for the first time a few weeks ago and loved it! We both got breakfast bagels and got day old bagels with a smear to take home. It was all delicious! They were super helpful explaining how to pick out a bagel and were so friendly. The atmosphere also sold us! It's very apparent that it's christian owned and we love that! We'll definitely continue to support read more

The Bagel & I - Salted bagel with sausage, egg, and cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

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Had a poor experience and they quickly and kindly remedied the mistake! Great customer service and care

This breakfast place was amazing. The bagels were so good, toasty on the outside and nice and chewy on the inside. Had the avocado bagel, my wife had the bagel egg & cheese. The bagels are big and had great flavor. The ambiance was so cute and cozy, like sitting in your own living room. We will definitely come back. Coffee was good too. read more

Oh my word. I stopped by their food truck at an outdoor event just on a whim and purchased 6 bagels. I was traveling and always like bringing something back for the kiddos. Two days later we ate them, and they were (even two days later!) the best best best best bagels we have ever had. Soft and slightly crisp on the outside. The blueberry bagel used real blueberries. The cream cheeses were light and fluffy and fresh tasting. And the people st the food truck were delightful. Next time I'm in Lynchburg I'm buying dozens and packing them in the freezer. Maybe even for a Christmas morning! Go go go to Bagel & I! read more