Best New York salt bagel in the desert. Hands down. Sometime the customers are impatient but it is totally worth it.

No need to bring bagels home from NY! These are chewy goodness. Try the toasted everything bagel with veggie cream cheese. Or the pumpernickel rye with a scallion schmear. Salt bagels sell out early! read more

The Bagel Man - Delis Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Update on my review, still 5 stars! Love this place and come several times a week. I have no idea why you would go to any other bagel place in a 5 mile radius, well except on Mondays when they are closed. My suggestion is a Bacon, Egg, and Cheese on a Cinnamon Raisin, it will change your life. The Boy loves their Scrambled Eggs with Lox sandwich which is an amazing deal. His sandwich is always loaded up and feels like it weights pounds. The Boy and I always say we wish we would try their lunch sandwiches but I love their bagels by themselves so I stick with that. They have had a minor change in prices so the older photos of the menu are out of date but don't let that stop you from visiting. All the Points to Bagel Man! read more

Best bagels around! So good they sell out every day. Always worth the drive and always make my office happy when we bring in for everyone. Love supporting local businesses! read more

I was disappointed. I had a bagel with cream cheese. I should have gotten the cream cheese on the side because it was way too much for me. The bagel I had seemed a little overcooked. Too brown. Overall, I was not very impressed. Maybe I hit them on an off day. read more

Love this place! Bialys are great as well as the fresh bagels! I go 19 miles to come here and it's so worth it! My son loved his Fifth Ave sandwich on his bagel. Everyone is very helpful too. And by the way try the crumb cake! read more

The food deserves 5 stars, but the layout of the shop and lack of information for first-time visitors on how to order took 1 star away. The bagels are delicious and pretty large. I had lox and eggs on a plain bagel and my son had a chocolate chip bagel with plain cream cheese. I will definitely come back next time I'm in the area. read more

These people are from new jersey, like me, and are the only authentic bagel place in the valley. They never overload their bagels with cream cheese and their price for lox and cream cheese is the lowest in town! Even after being frozen these bagels still maintain a crunchy outside and soft inside. They never taste dense or heavy, these are 1 of a kind. It's a cozy small family operated place go and will not be disappointed! Just listen to all the compliments you'll hear during EVERY visit. You'll see why the Bagel Man is the man, OPEN EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR. read more

The Bagel Man - Best price AND quality in town! - Delis Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Bagel heaven! The most fluffy, moist bagels ever. True NY style, which are boiled before baking. These suckers are huge, fresh and there are a variety of flavor options to choose from with sandwiches, bagels and fresh cream cheese. The shop isn't anything to look at, but they make up for it with the quality of their food and the kindness of their staff. The honey walnut spread is great as are the cheese and everything bagels (not with that spread...unless special flavor combos float your boat. :-) Go at an off hour in the morning to avoid crowds and sell-outs and don't plan on eating there, as seating is sparse and cramped right against the ordering area. Must try this place! read more

Still love this place just as much. It's convenient and locally owned, affordable, variety, and consistent! Thanks to Kal and his quality (and quality staff), you always know you're gonna get a great breakfast or lunch! read more

Best bagels is the Phoenix metro area! Bailey's are even better ! You'll never go back to any of the big chains after eating here.

Don't judge this tiny little hole in the wall joint . It's delicious and the bagels are amazing ! My favorite is a plain bagel with strawberry cream cheese OMG so good ! A must try if you love bagels read more

These bagels are the best! I love supporting local businesses, and the people are super friendly and appreciative of their customers.

Favorite bagel in Phoenix and honestly, favorite bagel spot in the country. I go to school near NYC and have tried all the highly rated bagel shops in Manhattan and The Bagel Man still impressed me more. Only downside to the shop is it is very warm inside because everything is freshly made throughout the day read more

great bagels good crumb cake, but too much powdered sugar drowning out the crumbs friendly service the owner is from NJ Black and White cookies imported from Brooklyn read more

The Bagel Man - Delis Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Owner gave my bagel to his buddy who was two people behind me and then gave me the wrong bagel. Good first impression read more

Bagel Man's rudeness exceeds his lack of business sense. When trying to buy 6 pumpernickel, 6 whole wheat, and some egg bagels, Bagel Man snapped "My bagels are expensive and you will be taking them away from my other customers." What's that all about? Isn't Bagel Man in the business to make and sell bagels? When presenting a coupon to buy a dozen and get 3 free (which we've used many times) we were told that the coupon was counterfeit and he did not want to honor it, but did so with a growl of anger. Another problem is the inconsistency of the bagels. Sometimes they are dry and when cut, have air holes. Sometimes they are uneven with rather large holes and misshapen. Sometimes they have a crusty outside like they have been egg washed. I've actually cut one and the whole outside crust fell off, leaving very little bagel left. The place is dirty and tables and floor are speckled with crumbs. Bagel Man should be baking enough bagels to satisfy all his customers, not scold them for ordering them. We have given up on Bagel Man. read more

This is by far my favorite place to get a delicious breakfast sandwich!!! I drive from east Mesa to come here. The friendly atmosphere and the wonderful customer service just makes they're delicious food that much better! Simply the best. read more

I think the thing for those who don't know good bagels is that they see bagels as bread that you spread butter or cream cheese on and it may have some sort of toppings . For someone who really knows the real thing, it is so different than that. Maybe it's nostalgia for the delectable deliciousness of a semi hard exterior with a fluffy interior. Or the subtle semi salty after taste. The smear should also be of high quality. It's not Philadelphia cream cheese. A good bagel place will make their own. The Bagel man is definitely that. This is by far the best bagel place west of the Mississippi. It honestly competes and is on par with what New York has to offer. The owner is a kind man who knows what he is doing and remembers his customers even after long absences. read more

Do you want the best bagel in The Valley? Well I found it for you and now you can reap the benefits. After living in Phoenix for almost two decades I have officially found a round piece of dough with a hole in the middle that deserves to be called a BAGEL. For many years I could only get my bagel fix when traveling back to New York to visit friends or family. But now finally I have found a shop in Phoenix that has not only the proper taste but also the proper texture/consistency of a New York bagel. Don't bother with other imposters claiming to have "New York style bagels." This is the only real deal in the Phoenix metro area. read more

The Bagel Man - Salt bagel - Delis Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I stopped by the shopping center the other day and I almost didn't go in because the business is somewhat nondescript. I'm so glad that I did, I couldn't believe what I was eating. I've just come back from NYC and I thought I wouldn't find that taste again until my next trip back. I absolutely love his bagels. Crusty on the outside and so soft and perfect on the inside. I've been back three times in the last week and I am in love! Kal is such a friendly guy and he is unguarded and warm, a real pleasure to talk with. I've just moved to the valley and I am so glad there is an amazing bagel shop here. Phoenix just got great! read more

Cozy soup Nazi vibe in effect, no frills but best bagels in town. Ordered coffee to go w/ honey wheat Bfast bagel eggs,cheese,sausage. Best 5$ investment. I was curious & asked the guy @the counter "what type of sausage" was included in the bagel & received very informative "sausage" answer... Classic. read more

My boyfriend and I come here quite frequently. The owner, Kal, always welcomes us by name with a warm smile even if there's a line out the door (which there usually is later in the morning). Now I've never had a NY or NJ bagel, but these are by far the best bagels I've ever had! The entire staff is very friendly and welcoming! My boyfriend and I always love coming here for a warm bagel and egg sandwich. read more

I lived in Brooklyn and these are the best bagels I have ever had, here or there. The Bagel Man himself is very friendly, and it is always a pleasure to step through the door. I feel blessed to have his good cheer and delicious bagels in our neighborhood. NOM NOM NOM! read more

Honestly, you can taste that everything was fresh. It may take a little longer than chains - as everything is made fresh in the back by 1 person - but it's worth it! The everything bagel was fresh out of the oven, warm and was soft with a crunch exterior. SOOO GOOOD. And don't get me started on the veggie cream cheese. You could taste the veggies and could actually make out what was in it. The owner was running the register and was super sweet telling everyone happy Friday. I'm never going to another bagel place again. read more

Unbelievable spot. Get there earlier than later. Sometimes they are so busy, they run out of certain kinds of bagels.

I've always loved bagel sandwiches for breakfast and am so glad I found this place on Yelp! I've been to The Bagel Man twice now for a bacon, egg, and cheese on everything and both times it was excellent! I just moved to Tempe a month ago, but don't think I'll even bother trying other bagel shops. This one already has my heart with its bagel perfection and timely / friendly service. read more

My New Yorker hubby feels like he's back on Long Island! This place is legit!! Lox on Everything bagel is amazing!! read more

The Bagel Man - Delis Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This. Place. Was. FILTHY. Oh my gosh. It looked like the aftermath of a food fight - bagel chunks and crumbs all over the floor. I won't get started on the bathroom, it was so disgusting. The owner, the Bagel Man himself, was too busy chatting with another employee to greet me or wait on me. A nice lady from the kitchen had to come out and help. Apparently though, nobody but the owner is allowed to handle the money so he finally broke off his conversation and rang up the sale. I didn't like the way he treated the nice lady and I was troubled by the way she seemed overly deferential to him and almost frightened. Bagels are okay but nothing special. Would NOT go back! If the customer are is that dirty, what can the kitchen be like??? read more

Amazing. I had lox on an everything bagel with the works. The bagel was fresh out of the oven and still warm. The amount of lox was very generous. Best bagel I've had in Arizona. Highly recommend. Also, I loved how they cut it in half :) read more

The Bagel Man - Everything bagel with cream cheese, lox, capers, red onions and tomatoes - Delis Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This place is amazing. AMAZING!! Maybe I am just a bit green and have never experienced a true bagel before (I am a native Phoenician) but Bagel Man seriously has the best bagels I have ever tasted in my entire life. I stop by here once a week or so before work and usually get an egg and cheese sandwich on an everything bagel, or a cheese bagel toasted with veggie cream cheese. The prices are very, very reasonable. I think they charge me less for coffee than Circle K, and the coffee is much better. I have never been by when the coffee is cold or stale. The bagels are not the only reason this place earns 5 stars though.. The staff at this place are absolutely delightful. They are all so nice and friendly and work very hard to get you your order as quickly as possible. The owner is always so happy, and it is really neat to see how someones business can really succeed with love, dedication and hard work. The only thing I want to caution Yelpers about is if you plan on hitting this place before work, maybe call in your order. Sometimes it can get a bit chaotic here, and you wouldn't want to be late to work because you were waiting for your bagel! read more

This is my go to place when I have time to breakfast in the mornings. I think the word "authentic" is thrown around way too often in Yelp reviews and I am guilty of using too often too . . . so please forgive me for using one more time; The Bagel Man has authentic NYC bagels and frankly, if they weren't they are still amazing. Meal: Just pick anything off of the menu. Don't think . . .just choose. It will be well worth it. I recommend that you don't taste the bagel because it ruins the taste, but that is just my preference. Taste: These bagels are the cat's pajamas. While the sandwiches are terrific, I recommend keeping it simple and just stick with the bagels. 10 out of 10. Value: You can maybe go somewhere else and find cheaper bagels, but they are exactly just that, cheaper bagels. The quality of these bagels could demand almost any price but they are reasonably priced. 4 out of 5. Service/Cleanliness: The Bagel Man has to be the nicest man in the food business in the East Valley. He always greets you with a smile. He loves to interact with the customers . . .but his supporting staff lately has dropped the ball. The last time I was there, one of his employees begun to take my order and walked away mid-way. She went to the back and after waiting for a few minutes, I just left. 6 out of 10. Atmosphere: It was it is - its a bagel place and I don't thing there really needs to be anything else, right? 3 out of 5. Overall: I feel there service has really gone down lately. If every employee there was just like he Bagel Man himself, this place would be an easy 5 star place! 23 out of 30 points, 3 out of 5 stars. read more

This place is fantastic, mom and pop shop feel, super friendly with customers and always efficient and tasty with their food. Come here about 1 to 2 times a week and grab large orders for me and my co-workers never a complaint from anybody. All varieties of bagels and bagel sandwiches are available and everything is always fresh, this place is a must. read more

The bagels are great here. I usually end up getting a toasted wheat or sesame seed bagel with veggie cream cheese. The owner said he visited AZ six years ago and couldn't get a good bagel so he made it his mission to open another bagel shop (his family has one in NJ). I'm glad he did. Good food, good prices, good place. read more

Ride the pillowing waves of dough into the ether with Bagel Man. This delicately crunchy bagel is a direct gift from the gods. Bless up

Unbelievable!!! Cal (owner) is an amazingly gracious and friendly guy!! He will know and remember you after your first visit. These are far and away the BEST bagels I've ever eaten, ever! Made completely from scratch ON SITE!! You can see them being mixed, proofed, boiled and baked!! Taste them fresh and hot straight from the kitchen!! This place, the staff, the food feel like home!! THE BEST!!!! read more

We love this place! The bagels are so soft, even after they are toasted. We usually get the egg, bacon and cheese on onion or jalapeno and they are delicious. The service is always prompt and the guy that is always at the counter (I'm assuming he is the owner) knows tons of people that come in by name and he is always friendly. I've been to other bagel places at 10am on a Saturday, and they are all out of the good bagels for the day. That never happens at The Bagel Man. They have a good selection throughout the day and replace flavors as they run out. read more

Nothing, I mean nothing, will ever beat an H & H bagel if you are from the NYC area. But I have to say I was pleasantly surprised while in Phoenix last week to have a delish NY style bagel shop across the street from my hotel. The Bagel Man makes a good bagel. And even better tuna salad and I am a tuna lover. Better than my Jewish mom's tuna salad! It even came with a pickle and some pretty decent potato salad. They even have some deli sandwiches. All at reasonable prices. How good is this place? They close at 2pm and by 1:30 when we got there they only had 3 bagels left. Not 3 flavors, 3 bagels. Got my pumpernickel, hubby got the last poppy. Now I have to fly back to Phoenix for the tuna on an everything bagel and get there before closing. read more

Love the Bagel Man - although some of the kids he has making the sandwiches can be slooooooooooooow, the food is tasty and the bagels are the perfect amount of crusty outside and tender inside that makes me miss NYC some kinda bad. My husband and the owner chat about New York every time he goes in there, reminding us that there's more to life than grab your food and go - this is a neighborhood joint and repeat visitors are remembered and appreciated. Although we typically go there for bagels and bialys (they run out QUICK!), the sandwiches are killer as well, particularly the Reuben. The place is pretty small and in a nondescript shopping center on Elliott, so you'll probably want to grab your food and go. Perfect for mornings when you want breakfast in a hurry and fast food joints aren't on the menu. read more

If I were just talking bagels here we'd be at a 5 star. This place has some of the tastiest bagels I've come across here in the valley and they are all made fresh on premises using the old NY boil and bake. The Bagel Man himself seems to be working as a jack of all trades up front serving customer and working the bakery. I was pretty impressed that the selection of bagels included some classics like salt (my favorite) and pumpernickel rye along with some unusual recipes including walnut multi grain (will be trying this) and chocolate chip. My gourmet lunch sandwich ingredients couldn't really improve upon the perfectly cooked salt bagel they were placed upon. The sandwiches are piled with quality deli meats and cheeses and the 'gourmet list' included a choice of macaroni salad, chips or potato salad all for $5.50. I tried the macaroni salad, which was the and it was very okay, also heavy on the mayo and light on flavor. I am pretty happy to have another friendly option for breakfast around the office and will back for more salt bagels as well as to try the lox soon. read more