This is an "it" place in Kingsport: amazing food and in-restaurant service. Unfortunately, they have become a bit political over the last six or so months, which is a deterrent, not as individuals, but as a business. However, I do recommend the business to individuals who come to the area on business. read more

Updating yet another visit with a couple of pictures. Still one of my favorite places to visit!!! Best bagels in the area! read more

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I was in Kingsport for a meeting and had lunch with friends at the Bagel Exchange. The bagels were delicious! We all had different bagel sandwiches and enjoyed them. I had turkey, cheddar cheese, and eggs on an everything bagel. I will definitely eat at Bagel Exchange again the next time I'm in Kingsport and would probably order the same sandwich again. read more

HOLLLLLLY SHIIIIIIIIIT. THIS PLACE IS INCREDIBLE. i'm from out of town and im obsessed with bagel shops. this place did not disappoint. the quality of ingredients were amazing. the owners were nice & FROM NY. so you know your getting the real deal. can't wait to come back and eat here in the future. GO HERE NOW. read more

The Bagel Exchange - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kingsport, Tennessee

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I love this place! Hands down the best bagels in the tri-cities. Not chewy, not doughy, just right. Highly recommend you try it. Doesn't matter what you get, they are all excellent! read more

A local favorite! Always delighted by the bagel exchange. Quick, fresh, busy, friendly & energetic! read more

The Bagel Exchange - Cheddar Bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kingsport, Tennessee

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Amazing bagels! Perfect flavor and size. Highly recommend. If you like NY style this is a must.

This place was HOPPING on a Saturday just after 11. Wow. They were packed to the walls. But the staff was quick and effective and the sandwiches were AMAZING. They messed up one of our sandwiches but immediately made it right. I grew up eating Jewish deli bagels at my Jewish grandparent's house for years so I know my bagels. These were very, very good. The restaurant was a bit overwhelming because it was so packed you could barely move (so I'd suggest takeout). The prices are not cheap (over $41 for 2 sandwiches, a dozen plain bagels to-go and 2 sodas), so be prepared for that, but they are so good! read more

The Bagel Exchange - Build your own sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kingsport, Tennessee

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I was introduced to The Bagel Exchange by a group of guys from work. This place rocks!!! The Food is out of this world! Great group of people working there. They will do anything they can to meet your expectations! You won't be disappointed! read more

The Bagel Exchange - #9 3/4 Tha Gangsta!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kingsport, Tennessee

We found Bagel Exchange about 18 months ago while traveling to Texas. We finally got back in the general area so we detoured to go there again. It was so good the first time and at our stop today it was just as good. It's a hole in the wall, but the food is fantastic. Bagels a fresh and they make great sandwiches! You order at the counter and they bring your food if you're eating there. Everyone is very friendly. What a great find! read more

One of the really good bagels that I have ever had! This is a cute little place great for breakfast or brunch. It was so busy on a Saturday morning. They have a wide selection of bagels and shmears and sandwiches. My husband got the veggie cadet (#11) which he really liked. I got the NY's finest (#1) which was also good, but a bit salty (I couldn't finish it) Overall, it's a nice place and would love to come back to try out other items! read more

The Bagel Exchange - Left- The veggie Cadet Right- NY's finest - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kingsport, Tennessee

Single-handedly one of the best bagel sandwiches I've had from anywhere (and that's including the bagel mecca of NYC). These dudes are light, crisp, superbly flavorful and 100% fresh... couldn't ask for more. This store was a super welcome surprise, as we didn't even know about it and happened to be in the area at a distillery around the corner. We were highly recommended to go by as it was about lunch time. We soon found out why. The locals love it, and the line was nearly out the front door. The small shop had tons of bagels, flavors, options, sandwiches, and every single one that we saw was killer. If we'd been able to eat more, we'd definintely have gotten another one. The only thing we didn't do right was order some bagels to take home with us while we were already in line. By the time we'd finished our sandwiches, the line was even longer and we didn't have time to wait in line again to get some to take home! Learn from our mistakes and get'cha some while you're there! You won't regret it. Well done, Bagel Exchange! We can't wait to come again! read more

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Good fresh bagels. Great selection of cream cheese. Cute little shop. Clean and quaint. Friendly staff and good service. My wife was particularly pleased with the pumpernickel bagels. Nice to have a "real" bagel shop close by. read more

The food was excellent. Friendly service and there was plenty of seating inside the restaurant.

The food is good. Service is getting worse. they have a color chart that people can point to to reference desired level of toast. I always ask toasted. This is rarely achieved. Today, it wasn't toasted at all. When I asked them to toast it, the kitchen guy grabbed it out of my hand, threw it in the trash. It was too rude to have a conversation with. So the updated bagel brought back was lightly golden. Not dark toasted. It really sucks to spend $13 sandwich and they can't even toast it. Though this often happens, it's the first time I've had someone be so rude. It's not like they were that busy. I've been a very good customer here, but I'm done. It's more than just as a customer, it's the additional rudeness from a man to a woman. I've never witnessed this guy talking to any other males this way. No one deserves to be spoken to this way or treated so read more

It was ok; however, the tables were too close together and everything was a tight squeeze. Needs updating and probably expanding for the number of folks in there. Food was ok, but too pricey for what it was. read more

Forty-Nine reviews over the past several years and all of them are perfect 5-Stars. Sounds suspicious, right? It's legit, y'all! I'm heading back for a return trip after over a year because I've been dreaming about this place all during Covid'20 and through one of those hospitalizations where you start making a list of all of the things that you're going to eat if you make it out alive. It's the same way on a deployment, incarceration, or being away from your hometown for a little too long. Some folks make big plans and have a to-do list, but people like us make a I'm-a-gonna-eat-that list and right near the top of mine is The Bagel Exchange. I let Wifey in on my plan this week, so today I'm bringing another family member who loves bagels and good food and we're meeting Wifey and one of our friends. I only remembered a few tables in a very busy bagel-rrific deli scene. Today I suggested that I'd try to go early and scope out a table. Wifey and a friend who works right around the corner for the "psychotherapist to the stars" both mentioned in hushed tones that if a feller makes his way through the labyrinth to the back, there is a staircase that leads to an extra semi-secret seating area. It may not be that dramatic, but it seems moderately mysterious so far. I'll go check it out today and let you know. Now for the pro-tip. You really can't go wrong here, so I'm playing the long game. I'm going to wait to order until after the 3 lovely lunch dates order. That way I can plan my own order as a main course and probably score a few bites of theirs as appetizers. Hors d'oeuvres. Little bagel tapas if that's not mixing too many cultures at one meal. This way my meal will complement whatever they order. read more

I've been here twice in two days, they are so good! Their bagels are fresh with nearly endless options! Service has been super friendly each time. Their dark coffee is really good, and hard to find! I'll become a regular here for sure! In fact, I had to bring my mom here this morning!! She loved it too! read more

The best bagel I have ever had, hands down!!! From the staff, to ambiance of this place, it was definitely a great experience. Another hidden jewel for sure. read more

The Bagel Exchange - Selection of Bagels !! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kingsport, Tennessee

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Small storefront entry into a compacted multi order/pickup/ self serve drink & condiment area to the right wall and small tables and sit downs to the left. A few tables outside to enjoy. The inside is stimulus overload with a deli-case of Boar Heads meats and cheeses to choose for creating a choice from the overhead menu of breakfast/lunch versions made with their locally known house made bagel varieties. I had the impression this company varied some of their bagel varieties and revolved some of their more popular versions. My local family members knew exactly what they were ordering by memory. Being a visitor I was excited to have the choice of pumpernickel!!! Barney the dinosaur would have danced a happy dance!! It's both our favorite: pumpernickel!! We had phoned in our 4 person order, arrived near noon for pick up; entered to a busy vibe of ordering customers, meal eaters at tables and a staff of taking orders and ringing orders up. IF you're visiting, pull up the web menu, and use the call ahead version to discourage the anxiety of '... oh my god, there's so much to chose from..." unless you re okay with that pressure !! Either way,it is a must at Kingsport! Our bagels were wrapped in deli paper, lathered with personal choices of smears made of flavors and cream cheese. Served warm and a bit smashed together which maybe due to the 'sacked& carry out' and the personal choice to "skinny the bagel" which gave a better ration of bread:filling. They did offer scones and had on display closer to the pick up/ check out area located near the self service drink station of the usual fountain sodas, iced teas and house coffees of 4 varieties included a decaf-coffee! The bagels were enjoyed and eaten rapidly by our group, and our coffees hot and sip able for the morning during good conversation!! This establishment offered a unique offering for out of towners, and locals alike!! Homey, friendly, busy bees a buzz, and beautiful bagels lathered in variations from simple bagel and butter to a plethora of sculpting for self creation into a breakfast or lunch version of sandwich type enjoyability and yum yum! I did love the freshness, the local home made pride and hard work to bring me a unique experience in a small city located in the NE TN tri state area of hard working, proud Southern folks!! Give it a try!! Use the web menu to provide a look&linger time to cognitively digest the menu of variety!! Use call ahead to decrease the compact/congested order area upon entry to the store & enjoy!!! read more

BEWARE!!!! You may get addicted!!! I look forward to this place each time in Kingsport or when someone visits and brings me goodies back! Right now I think I'm smuggling at least 4-5 bagels back home in my stomach. Fresh and tasty can barely describe the scrumptiousness of these precious gems. Fast and friendly service! One of the best bagel shops I've encountered!! read more

Great local restaurant for breakfast or lunch! Their bagels were delicious and soft. We went for lunch and had bagel sandwiches as well as bagel chips + cream cheese. Everything was great. I will definitely be back to try more bagels as well as their other baked goods. Still doing take out during COVID so go check it out!! read more

The Bagel Exchange - Sandwich on jalapeño cheddar bagel with bagel chips and side of veggie cream cheese. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kingsport, Tennessee

Simply incredible. Bagels, cream cheese, breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches. They don't sell a bagel product here that is bad. Moved out of the area last year. This is the one place that we still talk about missing. If I'm driving up 81 or down 26, I have to stop for a sausage egg and cheese on sesame and a French Toast bagel with Maple Walnut cream cheese. read more

The Bagel Exchange - Sausage egg and provolone on sesame and maple walnut in French toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kingsport, Tennessee

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Let me start with this comment - I AM NOT A FAN OF BAGELS, IN GENERAL!! This local Kingsport, TN treasure was the breakfast spot picked for us by my cousin and his wife before we struck out on a tour of the Tri-City area. Going in I was not excited about what lay in store. However, my mind was changed once I bit into my homemade Sesame Seed bagel with egg and ham and cheese stuffed inside!!! This breakfast bagel was so dam n delicious...The bagel was not too dense or chewy and the breakfast filling was so well cooked and tasty it was just an eye opening experience for me... They have a very large selection of fresh homemade bagels to choose from and they offer not only breakfast but lunch bagels for your dining pleasure... This place is definitely a local treasure as it was packed the morning we stopped in but the line moved quickly and once you placed and paid for your order you simply find a seat and the staff has your bagel to you in no time at all... Great place and totally made me re-think my thoughts on bagels in general!! read more

Great breakfast bagels! Solid breakfast choice in Kingsport. Homemade flavored cream cheeses. Only thing that could make it better is some spinach read more

Great local bagels! We love going downtown and getting bagels. All of their sandwiches that we've had have been delicious with very large portions. The staff have always been very polite and helpful. The atmosphere is a very nice change from other restaurants in the area with a more urban, busy feel. If you're in town, definitely go by for lunch! read more

Hands down literally THE BEST bagel I have EVER had!! I'm very thankful that Bagel Exchange was recommended to us while on vacation.

Excellent food! Fantastic service and LOVE the online order feature! Reuben is BINGO!

The food is excellent, service is top of the line, and the management is first class. The ambiance makes The Bagel Exchange a fun breakfast/lunch date! read more

The bagels served here are about as authentic as you can get in the south. Anyway you could want a bagel you can find at the Exchange. The service is adequate and the atmosphere superb. read more

My wife and I always love to go here on weekends. The atmosphere is great and we always feel welcomed. The only thing better than the people is the food. This is a breakfast sandwich must of Kingsport! read more

Great food including an amazing sandwich menu. Spectacular atmosphere and super friendly staff. Cannot say enough nice things. Very impressed. read more

AMAZING food and service!!!!! I love going to the bagel exchange because I know I can count on good food everytime as well as great customer service. The atmosphere is also really nice! read more

The bagels are so fresh and tasty. Love the selection of flavors. I'll definitely be back for more!

We love the bagel exhange! Whenever we're in the area and it's open (check the hours because they're not open a whole lot) we get a dozen bagels to take home and stick in the freezer. Their bagel sandwiches are delicious and they use Boar's Head lunchmeat! read more

The food here was pretty good, a bit expensive for what you get, and we stood there for a long time before employees acknowledged us or took our order. But the main thing is I did not enjoy my meal at all due to the fact that the owner sat behind us the entire time we were eating and very loudly ranted to some other customers about politics and far right conspiracy theory propaganda and how the January 6th Capitol riot was all the democrats fault. Very unprofessional, if I wanted to listen to that nonsense I would have stayed home and turned on Fox News. Also not a single employee or other customer in this establishment was wearing a mask. Probably won't be back. read more

Just super yummy! I highly recommend ordering online. Breakfast bagels are good, but I really like the lunch bagels. I recommend The Chief or The Commander. read more

This restaurant offers the best bagels in the area. Anytime we have went in to eat there has been a line. But it is definitely worth the wait. They have around 6-8 different bagels daily. They blend their own cream cheeses to serve with the bagels. They have a good menu of sandwiches too. If it is too crowded downstairs there is a seating area upstairs as well. please go support this locally owned restaurant! read more

Get the Security Officer! It's one of my favorites. Unfortunately my new work schedule conflicts with their hours or I would eat there every day. The owners and employees go out of their way to help you out. read more

This place is wonderful. They're only open half a day so you have to go early but it's worth it. Lots of everyday options and more unique like salmon. They 'skinny' your bagels too. Try it. read more