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

The Bagels taste so good they make you wanna slap your momma!! Long line, no worries very fast service.

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

Moved out of the area a year ago. Would have definitely gave 5 star review then. Went in this morning for the usual baconeggandcheese. Plain bagel toasted with cream cheese. Was informed that they no longer toast the bagel because that's not how it's done on the east coast. Uhh, yeah they definitely do! But ok, I'll roll with it. Something about the toasted bagel that helps with melting/ consistency of the bagel which wasn't there this time. Yes, I ate it all and was delicious but it was not the same. Not sure whether it is a cost saving measure or what but hope they include toasting in the future. Great place, very personable owner/staff and top tier customer service! I'll be back just bring my toaster next time read more

The bagel man is the best place to go if you have refined bagel taste buds! My friends bring me bagels from this spot all the time but I decided to finally go for myself after the gym (it's literally right next to EOS). The owner is a hilarious guy from the east coast, I told him it was my first time in person and he said it definitely won't be my last! And he was right! These bagels are delicious! Everything bagel with ham and egg is bomb but anything you get their will blow your bagel loving mind! read more

Love this place, great Bagels, great service, great cream cheese. Highly recommend. I love little obscure hole-in-the-wall mom-and-pop places like this. read more

Make sure you are there early if you want one. I got there at 9 am and I had two bagel options The staff was also a little slow. When you have a line that often there has to be a better way. 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

Super nice, helpful owner who has been making bagels in New Jersey and AZ for 30+ years. It shows! Bagels are large and fluffy with a decent crust. Toppings on both sides and great homemade cream cheeses. Veggie is my favorite! Can't go wrong here and we've already been back a few times in just a few weeks! read more

It was a great fresh bagels that I every taste they have different cream cheeses. my husband had a sandwich of ham and cheese he love it they make bagel fresh everyday read more

The Bagel Man - Let try - Delis Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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

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

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 favorite thing about this place is the people who work here. They are so friendly and kind, above what you find at most restaurants. They even check to make sure you're enjoying your food if you eat there. The bagels are fresh and delicious and I recommended this place for breakfast or a quick lunch. read more

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

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

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

I went to The Bagel Man for the first time, today. My everything bagel and scallion cream cheese tasted really fresh; like both were made on the premises. Did I mention how big the bagel was? It was almost the same size as the bread plates to my everyday dishes, and it was piled high with cream cheese. All for $3.00. There's a bagel place down the street from my house, but I'm now going to go the "extra mile" (literally) to The Bagel Man. Keep doing what you're doing. read more

What a girl from New England misses most about New York style Bagels. Actually boiled and baked crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside and legit in size. read more

One of my co workers brought in bagels from this place today and I have never had such a good bagel. I thought a bagel was a bagel. But no way this was delish. read more

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

Excellent bagels, truly a vibe when you walk in. There's just something about the iced coffee too. Makes me feel like I'm in a Seinfeld episode. read more

Good bagels. Not NY bagels, but good; crunchy exterior, big and fluffy, and mine were still warm, straight from the oven. They have a variety of cream cheese schmeers, including olive! And of course lox spread too. But..... The have TAYLOR HAM!!! (Pork Roll for the uninitiated.) On a bagel. With egg and cheese. Heaven. 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

We are originally from the East Coast and The Bagel Man did not disappoint! We ordered sandwiches and talked for a few minutes with the owner (they were busy). Highly recommend! read more

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

The only bagels in Arizona that meet my high Brooklyn standards. These bagels are flaky, crusty, everything that a real bagel, not a round piece of bread with a hole inside, should be. He's even stuck to real bagel types, as you won't find any prissy blueberry or cinnamon sugar bagels like you'd find at Einstein Bros. The owner, Kal, is a Jersey native, so he's as qualified as they come for bagel making. He cares a lot about his product and his customers, and knows almost everyone who walks in the door by name. Every time I visit, he remembers that I drive from Phoenix, want a baker's dozen, and need extra freezer bags. Also he has egg bagels. Yay egg bagels! Last time I went, he even agreed to start making egg everything bagels for me (egg bagels with the everything bagel's topping set). So stop on in and get one! read more

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

The Bagel Man has the best bagels that i have ever had in my life! Make sure you get there early because they do sell out. I am so glad they are open again! 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

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

Been here before to get bagels for a customer. They are as close as you can get of the New York style ones, which I had once. They are really busy in the morning but always have a good number of fresh bagels. The owner of the place is usually helping customers. read more