Consistently delicious. Generous amounts of schmear. Don't skip out on the mini dogs.

I ordered a few pig blankets and an everything bagel w lox, capers, veggie cream cheese, and red onion, light scoop and double toasted. The bagel was alright just felt something was missing on the flavor. There were no veggies in the cream cheese. And the schmear was a very light on one side. All for $15. Hash brown are an absolutely no They could do a little better for charging that much. The customer service was good. Asked me if I wanted mayo or ketchup which I thought was strange to put on the sandwich. I'm new to the are so will be checking out some other spots. I was too hungry to let the camera eat first read more

4.0 - Bagel, Everything, toasted. W/ Lox CC. 3.5 - Bagel, Blueberry, toasted, w/ Blueberry CC. 3.0 - Breakfast Bagel. Bacon, egg, and cheese. 2.7 - Breakfast Bagel. Sausage, egg, and cheese. read more

Lox and bagels for brunch? Definitely! Ordered an assortment of bagels for my sister-in-law who came for the weekend. Everything. Cinnamon Raison. Sesame. Poppy. Asiago. Honey Wheat...and a couple of strawberry. They also have the cutest mini bagel dogs. Six for $6. Easy to pick up. Lots of parking on a Thursday afternoon. Make sure to be there before they close at 2. read more

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This is the place to go for Bagels - quite the selection of bagels with a variety of whipped creams and other toppings - but they also have these kolache-type weiners and they're cooked toasty. Tried the seasonal specialty bagel, the pumpkin bagel toasted. you can definitely taste the pumpkin. This is not a place to go for the ambiance, but there is a small seating area. A lot of traffic on Shepherd and you could easily pass by this inconspicuous place. read more

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A truly *good* bagel outside of NYC is a forever journey; across state lines, and cities, grocery store bagels, franchise bagel shops, and "breakfast" restaurants rarely hit the mark with bagels. Sure, there's "good enough," but everyone knows what they are really searching for. Hot Bagel Shop might not transport you completely to NYC, but it is really close. The bagels are tasty, soft, and rich. The sandwich options are incredibly customizable, and amazingly delicious. The ingredients are fresh, and all work together really well. And if you go for just a bagel and cream cheese - well you're going to be pretty happy with your choices too. They have a huge selection of cream cheese flavors to complement their large selection of bagel flavors. Staff were quick, and service was friendly. The restaurant is small, so you might be better off with a grab and go, but if you're already in Montrose, it's a great pit stop before you start your adventures. read more

The Hot Bagel Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ordered bagel and lox Everything bagel with veggie cream cheese And a *kosher Hebrew national dog bagel Bagel and lox was overly salty, the bagels themselves did not have the crunch, chew, fluff and shine of proper bagels. The cream cheese was solid. But we ordered the kosher bagel dog and as I was leaving I heard the lady behind the counter tell a gentleman that they ran out of Hebrew national and had ballpark all beef franks. To be totally honest I feel like that's wrong. You only enlighten specific customers? I mean if someone has a dietary restriction etc that's deceptive. The bagels dogs were not good. Thin dough overly crisped in the heat lamp and the dog was a funky color. Extremely disappointing to be honest, I probably could have gone to Sam's or Costco got their bakery bagels and lox and been more satisfied. Really disappointed over all I have to say read more

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Had high expectations for this spot and unfortunately it fell short. The staff was inattentive and a bit rude which definitely added to the subpar experience. We chose to take ours to-go but there are a few tables to sit inside. Ordered a BEC w Jalapeño Cream Cheese on an Everything Bagel. Generous amount of fillings and the jalapeño CC was great. However, the bagel was disappointing - super hard and the inside was tough. Honestly, this spot was just alright. read more

The Hot Bagel Shop - Bacon, Egg, & Cheese on an Everything Bagel w Jalapeño Cream Cheese - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I've been here probably three or four times since it's opened. It's one of my favorite bagel places inside the loop! My go to is the byo breakfast sandwich. Their everything bagels are yummy and the bacon is nice and crispy. My boyfriend has had a few different menu items. He had the breakfast burrito the first time which in his opinion could've been bigger. This recent time he had the bacon turkey sandwich which he really liked. They also have sausage kolaches so we always get one to split. Overall love this place! It is popping on the weekends. Probably took about 10 minutes to order and get our food this past time so not too bad a wait. There is some seating but it's limited and the parking lot sucks. read more

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Amazing taste as always! They forgot to add red onions but the combination was still very delicious. read more

The Hot Bagel Shop - Plain bagel with sliced ham, provolone, mayo, and egg whites - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

First time visiting...very friendly workers but did not get what i ordered. I even showed cashier a yelp pic of what i wanted which was a jalapeno cheese breakfast bagel w jalapeno schmear. She even asked if i wanted cream cheese on Sandwich. I said yes. Got home...didnt look quite like the picture,but i was hopeful. NO cream cheese anywhere on sandwich. I paid $13.99 for a jalapeno cheese bagel with egg, 1 strip of turkey bacon n slice of cheese. It was extremely dry and disjointed. read more

The Hot Bagel Shop - Jalapeno cheese bfast bagel with jalapeno smear? No - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This place came highly recommended. However, the bagels are very dense and chewy. The strawberry is horrible. Fake pink flavor. I put add hash brown, thinking it would be on the side, but it was smashed inside the cream cheese, strawberry bagel. pretty gross. I also got the sausage egg and cheese bagel, which had no flavor and was also pretty sad. read more

The Hot Bagel Shop - Strawberry bagel and hash brown they stuck on it - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

Such a great find for genuine awesome bagels! They serve a plethora of bagels with a huge selection of cream cheese flavoring and toppings. We tried the smoked salmon bagel and a kolache. They were both fresh and tasted great. While there Such a great find for genuinely awesome bagels! They serve a plethora of bagels with a huge selection of cream cheese flavoring and toppings. We tried the smoked salmon bagel. While there are tables to sit and enjoy the tasty treats in-house, I'd personally recommend taking them to go if you're like me and don't like the big crowds. This place can get packed, which is a good thing, just something to consider and account for when thinking about wait times. Customer service is good so that's a plus. Parking can be a challenge as the adjacent lot is free but really small. read more

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Fantastic bagels, cream cheeses and bagel dogs. It's a small place with a few tables inside and a lot of parking spots out front. We arrived when it opened so it wasnt busy but I've driven by later in the mornings and it's packed! The guy working the register was awesome and very helpful because I wanted to try so many things. We can't wait to go back! Our favorites were the jalapeno bagel dog, cinnamon cream cheese, and cinnamon raisin bagel. read more

To be honest, I've been to this place twice and the second time kind of confirmed that this is a below average bagel shop. The second time I didn't have to wait the first time it was a store full of people. This last time I got a sausage and egg kolache, which was kind of tough to be honest with you. I guess the chewy bagel outside didn't give soft kolache that I'm used to in Houston. And then I got the kosher dog and a cheese bagel dog, which we're both kind of tough. I feel like the bagel version of it is not as good, but that might be my personal opinion. The store was clean and my order was ready when I got there. I'll give them that but as far as taste and quality of the items I've had I wasn't too impressed. read more

I've been coming here for years and recommending HBS to anyone that asks about bagels. I'm happy to see so many of my bagel photos from here in my camera roll/yelp photos. My friends are probably tired of me talking about it, I'm sure. I was surprised to see I hadn't written a review. I initially came here today though, to write an update about how I feel like the quality has decreased in the last handful of times I've ordered. I know the original owner has passed and the family is now running things so this may be the why. It's something about the ratios IMO. The bacons almost too cooked, the scrambled egg is just flimsy and not good, the sandwich will not stay together, etc :( It's probably still the best bagel spot inside the loop Order ahead on the app to skip the wait and line! read more

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Superb bagels. If you are looking for great bagels, breakfast sandwiches, or bagel dogs, this is the place to come. This was our go to breakfast place in Houston and we came here many times. It is important to note that it can get really busy on weekend mornings and that you may want to order online to avoid some lines/waiting. Everyone should go try this place. read more

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Like an east coast, small town, private college bagel shop but in Houston - amazing. I used to get a couple dozen sliced/assorted w a couple crème cheeses and drop off at client offices in The woodlands, Katy, Sugar Land etc. . They didn't know these existed - cha-Ching! - new business. Lately I'm just a post noon workout jalepeno sausage bagel dog and topo chico guy. Houston institution read more

tried the garlic bagel with cream cheese, salmon, and capers. The bagel itself was a bit too toasty on top, which muted the garlicky flavor I was hoping would really elevate the sandwich. Overall, it was good--but not quite amazing. Next time I'd probably go with a garlic & herb cream cheese to boost the flavor. Still, I'll be back to experiment and see if I can get a Lox bagel here that comes close to that classic NYC standard. Service wasnt straightforward and was nothing special. Ambiance reminded me of an old school bagel shop in nyc. read more

The Hot Bagel Shop - Smoked Salmon Sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place was jam packed on a Sunday mid morning but the line goes fast and orders are up pretty quick. Bagels are pretty solid and the selection of toppings is large! Really liked their honey walnut spread. And I love that you can buy them in 2 oz, 4 oz or 8 oz containers. Pizzas are nice as well as the mini pigs in a blanket! So many bags of them flying out of the store! read more

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Do yourself a favor and read the bad reviews before going to this place. Unfortunately, I left feeling completely disrespected. When I received my order, I noticed the name on the ticket was written as "Transoceanic" instead of my real name. When I asked about it, the employees said it was a joke. I immediately requested to cancel and refund my order. It's unacceptable and deeply disappointing that they found it funny to target or stereotype a customer based on their origin. No one deserves to be treated that way. read more

The Hot Bagel Shop - Refund! - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

First time stopping by Hot Bagel! And 100% recommend. The service was good and fast. It was an experience and to add the little kolaches were so tasty. Can't wait to stop by again when next in town! read more

The Hot Bagel Shop - Jalapeno Cream Cheese Bagel - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ain't nothing like a hot bagel! There are a variety of bagels and they are all yummy. Their cream cheeses are also delicious. I have tried their plain, jalapeño, and their chives. All yummy. love their everything bagel and their salt bagel. Their kolaches are also pretty delicious. I love their mini dogs. Their egg and sausage is really good as well. The best part about this place is the staff. They are so helpful and friendly. I just enjoyed their energy. Def planning a future trip! read more

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They were busy today again. Luckily I had preordered before I went. I love the bagel bites with the mini sausage except it's so greasy that it's hard to tell if the bagel is fully cooked or it's grease. I still ate it. The salmon bagel was delicious. I did ask for easy on the cream cheese so if this is easy then watch out. It was way too much. Like overwhelming. Really a delicious sandwich and preordering is the way to go. There was a line at 9am. No thanks. read more

The Hot Bagel Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

Wow, this place has gone downhill. My cinnamon raisin bagel had the thickness of a smashed burger - so thin and dense. Very few raisins. They are not making them like they used to!! Now, let's get to value for your dollarS - very poor. To add "light butter," they charged $1.95!!!!! That's as much as the bagel - absolute ripoff. Their board makes it very difficult to see that before you order, for an obvious reason. Pass this place up, always. Too many better bagel spots in this great town or ours!! read more

If you're missing NYC bagels this is the spot! Vibe feels like I'm back there and I love how the place just smells like fresh bagels and kolaches in the morning yum!! 100/10 love it here. They never skimp on the cream cheeses/fillings. In the pic: Slovaceks Sausage Jalapeño: 10/10* Mini Kolaches Blueberry toasted bagel w/ honey walnut cream: 100/10 for the cream cheese ALONE! Coming back for that and taking it home w me. 2x lox bagels: love love love! Must try! Prices so affordable got me shook in this economy read more

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Ok, so I am celebrating the Thanksgiving break and I decided to treat myself. I was craving a bagel. So I found this place and decided to try it out. Upon entering the place first thing in the morning you smell fresh bagels of all sorts. The staff was friendly as they walked me through the menu. It's so many options to choose from. I decided on making my own bagel with an egg white. I do like they have a turkey bacon option. There is plenty of seating and the place is clean and everyone is working in concert. I don't eat pork, but those bagel dogs looked great. I would love a turkey option! I plan on returning for another bagel with the honey cream cheese. read more

Nice little bagel shop in Montrose neighborhood they also have other baked hot food here the menu is all over the place so if it is your first time here, you may feel overwhelm on ordering. But the staff are very nice and answered my questions. The parking lot is a bit tight but if you come here early you will find a parking spot. read more

Solid bagel with plenty of options and generous smear of cream cheese. Highly recommend the salmon lox bagel with chive cream cheese on an everything bagel The staff was also super nice, gave me recommendations even during a busy line. I also got the cinnamon honey butter on chocolate chip but wouldn't get it again, the butter melted too much sadly. The kolache dogs are decent. The inside is small and cute, nothing fancy with a few tables. Parking can get a little tricky and the line can be long so I would order online ahead of time. read more

The Hot Bagel Shop - Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Flavored Cream Cheese - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food is wonderful The bagels are so soft and tasty. I had a breakfast veggie sandwich and it was so filling. They are so good, this is our 2nd time coming. Parking is a bear but we found there parking spaces in the back which is great. They are very nice and fast people. We love coming here read more

The Hot Bagel Shop is still my favorite bagel shop in Houston. Having tried numerous other bagel shops (and delis) in town, I can honestly say this shop has maintained its excellence since the '90s. My go to choices are always everything and salt bagels. To my surprise, they've even begun offering pumpkin-flavored bagels - a welcome Autumn choice. This is always my first recommendation for bagels! Service is always good. read more

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Omg the best bagels out there hands down. I have a bacon egg and cheese breakfast bagel. Yummmmmyyyy!!

Underwhelming! Got my usual everything bagel with plain cream cheese, toasted. Unusually long time to get your order. Barely toasted with a slab of cold cream cheese. Not the best texture - in some instances, bagels from central market may have better texture and flavor So far, Bagel Bob's NYTX on west side of toe is one of the best bagel places that I've tried in town. Go there instead of Hot Bagel Shop if it's not too much out of the way. read more

The Hot Bagel Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

The lox poppy seed bagel (can choose from many bagels) toasted with choice of cream cheese spread, capers and thinly sliced tomatoes. Delicious and coffee is very good too. Reasonably priced. A Houston tradition you must try. read more

The Hot Bagel Shop - Lox breakfast Bagel sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

Don't get me wrong, this place was good but I think perhaps overhyped. I got the lox bagel and tried the mini bagel dogs. Good bagel and quick service despite the place being packed. Nothing mind-blowing though. read more

The Hot Bagel Shop - Lox - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

The jalapeño cheddar kolache is something I would come back for but their little weenies and bagels weren't all that impressive. Generally, a quick order turn around. The servers were absolutely wonderful, and the ambiance definitely carried mom-and-pop corner diner vibes which was a nice change from the usual hustle and bustle of Houston. read more

Visiting Houston and had a hankering for a bagel. Daughter recommended a place nearby, but alas, they did not have any fresh bagels. So she said try The Hot Bagel Shop which was just about 2 miles away. Now, do not be fooled, 2 miles in Houston traffic at 9 am is nothing to sneeze at. Anyway, made it there, however, the navigation did not take me directly there, made me turn on a street before it which did not have access to the small parking lot. No biggie, went around the block and entered from the right side of the street anyway. OK, I digress here. Cute, smallish place in a small strip center. Saw a few tables to sit and eat at. Kind of like an old timey, hole in the wall place. Smelled delightful upon entering and looked clean. Different from these fancy schmancy places all over Houston. There are large glass cases so you can see the bagels available. Also another glass case that housed the bagel dogs, bagel pizza (that looked absolutely delectable, and I may go back for) and mini bagel dogs. There was also offering of different flavored cream cheeses in different sizes. Sandwiches available there too I think, but was not going for that, so I didn't really study the menu. The staff was polite, quick and efficient. Whenever you cannot see what is going in the bag, one wonders if when you get home, it will be right. Feeling the bag on the way out, it was still warm, hence the name Hot Bagel Shop. I wanted to eat the thing right there in the parking lot, but was on a mission to bring home food for the family. I only ordered 4 bagels, everything, garlic, plain and blueberry. The everything and garlic were nicely covered with the toppings. Daughter enjoyed her plain bagel. They toasted up nice and had a good amount of chew, yet crisp. I grew up in the northeast (but got to Texas as quick as I could 45 yrs ago) so I like to think I know what a good bagel should taste like. I will definitely go back there during my visit here. $1.50 per bagel, $6 total. Not bad for what we got. Job well done! read more

The Hot Bagel Shop - Everything bagel and plain bagel - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

They did a much better job on my lox sandwiches this time. Although there were still some issues like not enough capers (only 3 capers per sandwich) & salmon (1 sandwich had more lox than the other). I think they did the best they could to deliver what they stated. I do believe for the price they should include tomatoes & cucumbers but overall, the sandwiches were ok. Nice & pleasant staff. Not a long wait to place order and receive order. Would I come here again? Most likely... In several months or next year when I have such a craving for a lox sandwich or 2, I don't have anything at home to make it on my own, & I'm OK with over spending or splurging, I would surely come back if I don't find another better place before that. I think given that Houston doesn't offer quality & quantity of lox sandwich options, that this place would be one of the best in a sea of lesser or no options in lox sandwiches. read more

Best bagels in Houston! Been going there since I was a student at U of H. Great staff too! read more

I recently moved to another city from Houston and this was one place I wanted to try before I left. The hot bagel shop has online ordering which I highly recommend since I heard the lines are long and can be a wait. I got the fully loaded breakfast sandwich on an everything bagel. I went to go pick it up and it was ready as soon as I got there. The bagel is $12 but I will say it's worth it. The sandwich is indeed fully loaded and was hot and delicious. I also got a egg and cheese kolache which was also very great. When I'm in town again I will definitely visit. The only complaint I do have is that I wish they had more bagel flavors. Other than that, best bagel shop in Houston!! read more

The Hot Bagel Shop - Fully loaded breakfast sandwich on everything bagel - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas