I LOVE their Black Russian bagel. It's so delicious! The Owner and employees are very nice here…read more They seem to have great lunch specials. Would love to try one of these days.

In Howell Plaza, you will find a little spot where you can find bagels, subs, sandwiches, and…read moremuffins. Brand: 4/5 Outside, the sign outside the business did not reflect the logo used for the brand, which has an updated look. Despite the outdated sign, I will say that I like the new logo, since it has that western aesthetic that maintains a sense of classiness. Inside, the classic brown tiles of the floor have an inviting vibe, along with the glass counters showing the food. Website: 3/5 It welcomes you with the standard Slice theme that comes with restaurant website, but only at the bare minimum. Because it typically applies to pizzerias, this red-and-green theme works against the website, since it could mislead the consumers. Also, none of the menu items have any images accompanying them. Ambiance: 4/5 The television did blare a little bit, and the table we sat at was near the cleaning area, so that sink smell kept coming. Nonetheless, I did think that the chairs felt comfortable enough and the tables had a large enough space between them. The waiting counter has a wide enough space to bring anyone's order into view without it becoming a nuisance. Service: 5/5 The staff went through great lengths to ensure we had an accommodated experience. Wait Time: 5/5 We experienced no interruptions during our wait time, and the orders came quickly. Food: 4/5 I ordered the Italian, which is essentially an Italian sub with salami, ham, pepperoni, provolone, lettuce, onion, tomato, mayonnaise, vinegar, and oil, with orange juice. The ingredients and the buns had a fresh, natural preparedness. The buns held their form even as the ingredients started to pour out. I will say that the flavor resembles the Italian subs from other restaurants, though in this case, the mayonnaise had the most profound flavor which complemented the sub well. I did think that it had too much grease on it. A rule of thumb of mine is if I need to use multiple napkins to wipe my hands, then the food is too greasy. Worth The Money?: 3/5 Concerning food, I think that it reflects the internal conflict of the establishment's identity. Is it Italian-based? Is it diner-based? A strong recommendation I can make is to provide some menu items so unique they set King of Bagels and Subs apart from the other eateries into its own niche buffer zone. Hybrid eateries do exist and I can see a bagel-and-Italian diner working, but I just do not see it with the website. The food works with the ambiance, since it will offer you many options with a clear space. Likewise, the meals had the appropriate amounts of wait time and service. I did not have to worry about waiting, since the staff care about their customers. I do think that while the logo does have a good design, it only works so much, since I do not know how much the business itself reflects off the theme, especially if the menu appears pretty standard. I would recommend including that logo into more spaces, including even the sign if becomes possible. I will say that the menu items can have a high price. Is the price ultimately worth it? Not unless you wish to support local businesses. Other than that, any issues beyond principles will not entice you to go to King of Bagels and Subs. Rating: 4/5 Stars I can see how this establishment could become the King of Bagels and Subs, with the Howell Plaza as its demesne and the consumers' happiness as its regal mandate. For now, I do not see it. Recommend To... Anyone who works around Howell Plaza and need a quick bite at any time of the day. I can easily see how the King of Bagels and Subs could serve someone three courses in a single day, whether breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner.

A wonderful little bagel shop right on route nine, you might even miss that it's there! Great…read morebagels, people and comfy indoor seating. I've lived in Freehold a long time and never actually knew this bagel shop was here. I don't know how. I was en route nine and needed a quick bite and found it using Yelp. What a great find! Small place very nice indoors area, great bagels, and happy friendly service. Starting with the bagels, I got egg and cheese on a pumpernickel bagel I thought it was great! They were very quick as well. I like this kind of Bagel. Very good for a sandwich. The indoors though really impressed me, they have areas for kids to play. Great place if you're bringing your family out to get a bagel. It felt really friendly and kind of like someone's home and walking inside. I really loved it! Recommended for anyone looking for a bagel shop on Route 9 on the northbound side in Howell!

Nice clean cute bagel place. Bagels were not the type of bagel I enjoy but did the trick as needed…read more They're a softer bagel. I believe boiled. The ambiance is very relaxing to hang and nosh and have coffee.

Just entering Aldrich Plaza, the prominent presence of New York cuisine invites you with its unique…read moresignage. Brand: 5/5 Pertaining to the exterior, you could not miss it. Big City Bagels has a prominent front easily identifiable on Aldrich Plaza. The interior has an expansive space, with many parts that make it stand out from any other bagel shop, such as a television showing the game. The logo perfectly represents the establishment, for its unique design consists of the New York City skyline, a coffee cup lid, and a half bagel as components. These directly reference Big City Bagels' origin in New York City, and their menu items which include coffee and bagels. I love how companies chock so much meaning in their logos, for it is reminiscent of the Turkic tamgas which would directly inspire the Ukrainian trident; and the Japanese mons. While I do have an issue with the name of the establishment having too much length to memorize, I do think that the logo outweighs it to the point it does not notch off a star for branding. Website: 5/5 It is simple to navigate with its abundance of information. Most of the menu items have their own images, but only by a slim majority. It offers a backstory on the restaurant, and discloses that it does offer discounts to public servants and donates to local causes. The website overall offers a wide variety of resources such as events and hiring, all within a simple color scheme that does not overwhelm you when you browse through it. Ambiance: 5/5 It can get noisy for it is a popular spot with many customers regardless of the time of day. I would say that the large space handles it quite well. It also has the appropriate temperature at this month. Service: 5/5 The staff have a cordial tie to the customers. They clearly show passion for Big City Bagels. Wait Time: 5/5 I managed to receive my order after I nearly finished writing a single paragraph in my spiral-bound journal. I commend the establishment for having a system in place to facilitate a quick order. Food: 5/5 I ordered the Buffalo Breakfast Wrap, which consists of eggs, bacon, cheese, and buffalo sauce within a spinach wrap, along with orange juice. I can say that as a night owl, this definitely woke me up with as much efficiency as a cup of coffee. The bacon had a much more profound taste than the eggs, giving the wrap a crispy taste. The wrap held together well without any of the contents falling off. The hot sauce gave the wrap a fair amount of spiciness, but not enough to give the wrap a repulsive taste, perhaps because the spinach wrap neutralized the heat. Worth The Money?: 5/5 As a father-and-son-owned eatery, Big City Bagels hopes to give back to the community, which indeed has far more benefits than any major chain eatery. I can see how they fulfill the local multiplier effect, making them a local business worth frequenting. For an establishment as bustling as Big City Bagels, you would hope that their website would catalog many images of the menu items, however there are significant gaps of menu items without images. However, as noted before, the logo itself makes Big City Bagels enjoyable, since it employs so much meaning that perfectly represents them. The preparation of the Buffalo Breakfast Wrap was appropriate for the wait time, for it steamed when I opened the foil. For personal suggestions, I would like to see more images of the menu items on the website. I would also like the see the signage outside updated to the new version of the Big City Bagel logo. I will say that factoring in the environment and the experience, the price of that Buffalo Breakfast Wrap was definitely worth it, even if the price is slightly higher. Rating: 5/5 Stars As a proud Jerseyan, this establishment destroyed any preconceptions I may have had about New York cuisine. I did offer one of the staff who served me a tip of $3.86, and whether she got it or not has weighed on my conscience. Recommend To... Anyone who knows someone in New York City, for the establishment encapsulates the New York experience with a booth and a foiled meal. I also recommend it if you are a night owl like me and need a good spicy breakfast dish to wake you up.

I only come here for bagels and breakfast. Hospitality is fine but I've never been disappointed by…read morethe quality of the food and they always listen to exactly what you want.

Just moved to the area. On moving day ran over here since it's literally 2 minutes from my new…read morehouse. Wanted to get the people helping me some food. Ordered the first item and was told the grill was off (wanted a breakfast sandwich) and they were closing soon. It was quarter to. Honestly just really rubbed me the wrong way as this was my first interaction here. Unfortunately didn't get to try the food but won't be back since the woman who was working just really wasn't friendly and wanted to get the hell out of there clearly. I'll drive a few minutes further and go elsewhere.

Stopped in here again to give them another chance because I believe in America's small businesses…read more I wasn't blown away this time either. What a shame. I stayed away from the anemic egg and cheese and went with a simple bagel, toasted with butter. Hard to screw that up. Their bagels are fluffy for sure. No complaints there. The problem is that when they toast such a thick bagel they just toss it in the toaster for one cycle. The middle doesn't get hot and the bagel doesn't get crunchy. Even the butter didn't melt. And it was over 2.50. That's double what it's worth. And they still don't post prices for bagels, single or by the dozen. Service was fast but not particularly friendly. What a shame. There is a lot of potential here.

Awesome bagel place super quality food and Sam is super nice. My salmon bagel was delicious with…read morethe fresh jalapeño cream cheese. And super quick service.

Two croissants with butter and it was $9.60! I could've gotten two sandwiches at Wawa for 10 bucks…read moreand there was nothing at all special or unique about the croissants but talk about price gouging I mean it's a croissant/and probably cost $.10 to make with the butter Last time going there sorry bagel run

Absolutely love coming home to Jersey and getting my pork roll egg and cheese from Barons. It's…read morealways a special trip to come home for the holidays and nothing is better after an overnight flight from AZ than a Jersey bagel sandwich to greet you once you land. The bagels here are huge and the perfect texture. Service is always quick and friendly. Sandwiches come with A TON of meat. I ate mine over the course of two days. Will definitely continue to make Baron's a routine stop when I'm back home.

Its that time of year that locals are ignored. Staff clearly see people walk in and decide who…read moreto serve? Extremely rude.

I'll drive down from Mendham for their bagels. They're that good. Hot from the oven. Bring cash,…read morethey don't take credit or debit cards. The salt bagels are sublime. An everything bagel charms. Again, well worth the drive.

Hands down the best bagels in the area. Have tried many other places before giving this place the…read more"go to" #1 spot. Granted one other place is decent if you want to make sandwiches maybe, but Hot Bagels has the right amount of bagel exterior to inside tastiness. Bagels are always fresh and some mornings they run out of bagels before next batch is out of the oven (like egg everything, or sesame". Great staff of local kids working hard. Thankful to have this place so nearby!

I absolutely loved these bagels. The owner was so friendly and the types of bagels were so unique…read more We tried literally about 6. My favorite was the original-- it's a mix of a bread roll and a plain bagel. I've literally never had anything like that before. I can't wait to come back to try more of the fresh options.

Amazing service and great people. Creative bagels, always tasty. Very fair priced. Would recommend,…read moredefinitely give them a chance

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.

Love the bagels and the people too. Been going here for over 10 years and can't say I've had any…read morebad experiences with either the food or the service. As young kids Cathy and the employees always took care of us any way they could. Definitely recommend!

This review isn't for the food. The food is usually 4-4.5…read more This is to warn you that if you are running short on time and think ordering ahead will save time - DONT. Your food will not be ready in the 10 mins they tell you. Or order 30 mins in advance if you need to grab and go. I've ordered ahead several times and still waited as if I had just walked in. This time I swear the ticket wasn't even printed until I came in and paid. I get it they are busy. Hiring more workers may not be an option to keep up with demand. Just be warned and plan accordingly.

Love stopping here to pick a quick bite. Staff is nice and the bagels are pretty darn good. We…read morerecently purchased a bag of bagels and everyone loved them.