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    The Original Bagel

    4.5 (102 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Friday Donut Day  Everything Bagel
    Todd C.

    I love original bagel but it's been hit or miss with the cream cheese amount on the bagel I actually bought a container of cream cheese because of it Don't forget to bring cssh Dollar extra to use credit or debit card Service is always great. I think when the weekend rolls around and the high school kids are working Next time I'll jus ask for extra cream cheese I was told in a response by Mr Leibowitz that he has stopped charging a dollar for debit or credit card use I love original bagel I travel from west Chester because yes they are that good I hope the owner acknowledges that it was his policy to charge a dollar for debit and credit card purchases but that the policy has changed I have always tried pay cash for local business

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    Cindy M.

    Bagels!! Coming from the NYC area I love myself a good bagel. This place did not disappoint. They also had Bagel sticks which were tasty. Plenty of parking in this strip mall Friendly staff I'll be back

    Bacon, Egg & Cheese on a sun dried tomato bagel
    Kassidy P.

    We stopped here for breakfast to try it out as our usual breakfast place was closed. They have a large selection of bagels and other baked goods. We got a bacon, egg & cheese, sausage, egg & cheese and a cream cheese bagel. The bagels had good flavor but there wasn't much bacon on the BEC. Some of the bagels were on the smaller side compared to other places I've been to. The staff was very friendly and the food came out quickly. The restaurant is a very classic bagel place with the bagel case display. We would come back here again.

    Everything bagel toasted with egg, sausage and cheese ... YUM!!
    Joe S.

    Wow!!!! I'm a tough grader but this 80s looking place in a small strip mall in Broomall just made me the best bagel I've ever had .... Yep tried a few in NY lots in Philly - found it in Broomall! The egg, sausage and cheese were all perfectly cooked and the toasted everything bagel .... Wow. No sit down service but the two ladies working there were Sooooo nice! Planned to take a bite and finish at office. It lasted three blocks! I'll be back VERY soon! They also have doughnuts from NY on Fridays.

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    These bagels are the best. Service is top notched. I go there every chance I get. Only sad thing is they only open until 2pm.

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    Great bagels. Excellent staff. Kind and caring. You can call ahead and they will have your order ready when you get there.

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    6 years ago

    Amazing bagels , divine cream cheese, yummy home made cookies and great service ! They couldn't have been any nicer ! Will be back !

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    I've been going to this place for years. Mike and Christine run a great shop. The bagels are fantastic and the owners are awesome.

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    7 years ago

    LOVE this place & the owners are sooo nice. Awesome bagels & best whitefish salad I have ever had

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    Always delicious and Mike and crew very friendly. You have to try Mike's Coffee Cake Scone!

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    Some of the best bagels I've ever had anywhere. The Jalapeño bagel was delicious.

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    Love the old school feel of this place. Bagels are very good and they also have good breakfast sandwiches that you can get with scrapple.

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    Ask the Community - The Original Bagel

    Do you carry bialys?

    Yes, we do carry Bialys . We usually keep a half a dozen on the counter. If you would like more than that, please call ahead.

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    Jacquette's Bakery - Danish

    Jacquette's Bakery

    4.2(92 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    The donuts are amazing and so much variety, looking forward to trying other things, great bakery!read more

    Visited on 8.2.26 close to closing. It was busy and a goofy slightly chubby unathletic blonde male…read morelifted the dirty mat right next to donuts and started sweeping the floor. It was near close and I understand he wants to get home but does he have any courtesy or common sense with what sweeping dirt does to food? The sweeping was done less than a foot away from the uncovered donuts. Perhaps close the shelf case door before cleaning. Or perhaps wait until customers are served but that will hide the fact that this goonie is still going to dirt sweep next to uncovered donuts with an open shelf case when no one is looking. No one wants tiny dirt/dust particles from the floor as free donut/cake toppings. It is obvious they hire many local low iq students cause the smart and athletic students are busy playing sports. I am sure there is at least one smart student working there but it is rare. The type of students that are applying and working there are low iq and need an adult supervisor like an afterschool adult aide to remind the school workers of common sense and sanitary laws. That sweeping man is low iq and should NOT work in any food setting. Tell him to work at the gas station across the street or anywhere with no food served.

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    Jacquette's Bakery - Supposed to be a two tier cake for a bridal shower... paid $75 dollars for this?!! The writing is poor at best

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    Supposed to be a two tier cake for a bridal shower... paid $75 dollars for this?!! The writing is poor at best

    Crumbl - Broomall - 8/3/26 -8/8/26: Dirty Soda Tres Leches Cake

    Crumbl - Broomall

    3.6(46 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Grab-and-go

    Cookies are one of my favorite baked goods. I love cookies so much that I have a problem when it…read morecomes to eating cookies: I cannot stop and have a serious cookie volume problem. That's why I was extremely disappointed the two times I have tried Crumbl cookie and both were from different locations. The most recent was the one closest to my home, from the spot in Broomall. My older daughter LOVES their cookies. She sucks with food and generally doesn't know what's she's talking about when it comes to deliciousness. However, she brought a box home and insisted that in try their cookies again, and after some cajoling, she was able to annoy me into giving them another shot. Once again, I was unhappy I decided to try them. I have come to only one conclusion after repeated attempts to enjoy their stuff...that Crumbl cookies simply aren't good. They're just not good. Yes, cookies alone, even just the concept makes them good and that's why there is some inherent value to their product. But these cookies are just dismal. There is nothing unique to them at all. They do offer some differing selection, but ninety percent of their "varieties" are simply sugar cookies with different icings or toppings piled on top. That is a flat cake with no rising agent and different sugar contents. They are also never hitting the sweet spot of texture in my opinion either; too dry and crumbly, or almost like uncooked dough inside was my experience on both occasions. If that's your thing, then you will probably love this, and that's great! Go support them. However, as a cookie lover, I cannot in good conscience, justify spending the insane amount they are asking for non-cookies that are just flavored icings on top of a sweet baked puck that lacks heart and soul, an essential part of what you can taste when you have a cookie that has had real love and effort put into it. You can tell that Crumbl at one point had a vision that was wonderful. What it seems like is that it became a trendy place that then gained popularity due to its difference and its dedication to making everything hyper-sweet instead of truly savory and delicious, very much catering to the very young. There is nothing wrong with that, but I guarantee you somewhere along the way, the true bakers behind this brand lost their way, sold out to the hype, and it is now a apple-store clone sellout slinging crappy cookies that just aren't really "cookies". Unfortunately, I cannot recommend them for the desserts they offer, although their staff is very nice and excited about their products in my experience and their stores are very clean. Almost too clean, like pharmaceutical manufacturing bright white antibacterial clean blank spaces which is very off-putting. Instead I would say make some cookies on your own and learn the beauties of making some of the best cookies you've ever had, or checking out some of the other parties in this same space. However, if you LOVE icing and gigantic monstrosities that are priced more like a full meal for a night out at restaurant, and really want that whole experience, this may be the place for you. As always, I am open to having my mind changed, but this has violated a core value I have with my beloved cookie, and after two tries, I still don't like the cookies or their model. Convince me otherwise! I would really like to enjoy them like everyone else seems to.

    Crumbl's Confetti Cake cookie with double-layered whipped buttercream is a delightful treat that…read morecaptures the essence of celebration. Upon the first bite, the cookie reveals its tender, cake-like texture that is both chewy and pillowy, embodying the perfect balance between a cookie and cake. The confetti pieces add a delightful crunch and bursts of sweetness, enhancing the overall flavor profile without overwhelming it. The double-layered whipped buttercream is the star of the show, offering a rich and creamy contrast to the cookie. Overall, Crumbl's Confetti Cake cookie is whimsical and indulgent treat that is perfect for anyone looking to satisfy their sweet tooth. Three of us shared one. Upon second bite it wasn't great. I have also noticed a strong lemon zest flavor. Rating:3/5 Free parking lot, service was great and quick. Store is clean and decor is cute

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    Apple Walnut Café - Enormous Turkey Club with potato fries

    Apple Walnut Café

    4.4(276 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    It was my birthday and my husband and I wanted to have lunch with my daughter and grandchildren…read more Service was outstanding imho My husband and grandson enjoyed their cheeseburgers and fries. There were fresh strawberries and bananas ...French toast sampler over-the-top carb indulgence was yummy...fresh ....kinda home cooked vibe . Unassuming 'decor' baked goods looked delicious but I had eaten ALL of the French toast sampler! We left a nice tip..(my daughter calls it messy kids tax) but service never complained while my grandson smeared the windows watching cars go by...

    Random Monday in August, line out the door AFTER 1pm! Everyone should be on vacation but the…read morecurrent administration has bilked everyone so badly that no one can afford to go away (sadly stats tell me many folks in Broomall actually voted for him). So rather than their week at NJ shore, the crowd beat it to Apple Walnut. Took a little over 10min to be seated, so not terrible, but this was at the very tail end of service. I was born with an intermittent fasting stomach; I've never been a breakfast-eater and brunch is gross to me! I mention this because I've never taken my son out for breakfast foods so it was great to have this experience. My little one had a HUGE "Go Go Bananas" It said it was "hot cakes stuffed with Bananas" but they were just plain. It mentioned caramel on top which wasn't there (they subbed syrup without asking). That was definitely unprofessional. It also had a slice of poundcake French Toast topped with grilled bananas, and then banana French Toast with granola. It was a decadent treat of gluten and sugar that we don't normally eat at home. My son was really happy. My burger was okay but not memorable, and the fries were that awful batter-dipped cheap kind that I don't eat and they just made the whole thing "mid" as the kids say. Service was very very slow per the crowd and it being the end of the shift. Our server was cheerful and I told her to take her time, but I didn't realize we'd be left waiting forever for water refills, 30min for food (kitchen's fault), and at least 10min after asking for check. I still tipped well over 20% but their staff seems too spent and overwhelmed from the crazy crowds that are so unusual this time of year. In summary, it was great for decadent breakfast foods, diner-quality for my burger, and while I understand how taxed our server was, the service really dragged. I had seen reviews commenting on the wait but do beware that it's still suuuper bad apparently at all times of their hours, and even random weekdays when people are enjoying their Trump staycations. I rate it a 3 but my son was so happy with his food so I rounded up.

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    R Weinrich German Bakery - Donuts- the vanilla frosted donut was very good

    R Weinrich German Bakery

    4.3(107 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    My spouse and I tried all of our favorite staple items in a bakery. The very good pretzel tasted…read moredifferent from American pretzels. I would say if you stop into this place, try a pretzel. I like tradition American pretzels better. The donuts were good- much better than a national donut chain. But, some of the groceries, particularly Giant and the Acme have vanilla cream donuts that would compare to these donuts. The vanilla frosted donut had a different cake flavor/consistency than most bakeries. I would recommend this donut to try. The pies did not come in individual slices- so I did not try the pie. My husband is a butter cookie fan at other bakery. He said they were too buttery. The bakery was clean, and the woman behind the counter was really quite helpful checking on an ingredient for us.

    What a charming little bakery! My girlfriend & I were next door at the Running Store, and we just…read morehappened to see the bakery next door so we decided to step inside. There was a lady working, and I am *assuming* it was her store. The young staff persons kept asking her questions about how to ring people up, etc., so it felt like it was her store. She and the younger staff were really kind! I purchased a cheesecake and some cookies. Everything was excellent! They also had some seasonal cookies like St. Patrick's Day, and a king cake for Mardi Gras. Everything was tasty, the staff was friendly, and the prices were decent! There was not a huge selection of goods, and this could have been because of the time of day I was there, but I'd like to go in and see the cases more filled. I'll definitely be back!

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    Apple pie with lattice crust. Delicious!!

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    Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

    Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

    3.7(212 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $

    Hello. Last night, I had carry out on my way home from the Nutcracker. It was double bacon burger…read moreand fries...don't judge me. The service was pretty slow considering the # of ppl in the drive through. It was a fairly quiet atmosphere. The worker was a bit frantic though at the window. The fries were way too salty but they were hot! However the burger was good although sloppy. I also didn't receive the sauce requested. I would go back for the burger and unsalted fries!

    This was our first time at Freddy's so we were excited for a new experience. I mean, relatively…read moreexcited given it's just a fast food place. The person at the counter who took our order was actually not very nice. We had questions about the menu but she sat there and stared at us instead of answering. That's fine. My husband and I enjoy awkward and slightly rude interactions. Not everyone is having a good day. My husband ordered the number 3 which was the double steak burger California with cheese fries. He pulled off most of the onions but thought the burger was actually pretty good. He said he'd return. I ordered the grilled chicken club sandwich with French fries. I really liked the shape of the fries. They were like shoe string fries but softer. Unfortunately both my fries and my sandwich was overly salty. I tried knocking off the salt on the fries and adding ketchup on the sandwich but couldn't overcome all the salt. We shared a turtle concrete. It was just okay. It got soupy very quick. I think because it's custard...maybe. overall, we both agreed on a 2 for this place given the setbacks but we'd come back for something quick if we're in the mood.

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