I've been on a bagel kick lately and was on my way back from Round Rock and passed by to grab some. While it's better than your supermarket bagels by a mile, felt like they were very so-so compared to other bagel shops in Austin area. Price definitely feels on the high side for a bagel for sure. Got a variety - onion, plain, blueberry, chocolate chip, sesame, everything. And nothing really stood out - the caramelized onion one was probably the most unique bagel, but wet and slimy caramelized bagels on top vs incorporated into the dough is not a feeling one likes. It's got some good crust and decent chew, but again, nothing mind blowing among bagel shops and again, the price kinda hurts for what it is. If I lived up in the area, probably would scratch the carb itch, but probably not my go to. read more

I really wanted to like these bagels. They have a perfect shine on them and were a great size. The sesame bagel was completely covered in sesame seeds, a detail I've seen other bagel shops fail at. The varieties available are terrific, as are the different options of cream cheese. When I saw all the menu options for bagel sandwiches, I was excited to come back and try them. The restaurant seemed to have such potential for me. However, the dough used had an unpleasant flavor to me, so I found the bagels inedible. The bagels looked like they were wheat-based. Perhaps this was an off-batch. The store was very clean and open. The service was top-notch. I found parking to be very easy. You'll notice other reviews rave about the flavor, so I hope I just got a bad batch; that said, I'm simply not willing to roll the dice and go back to see if that was the case. read more

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Heyo! So after only having had Einstein Bagels this far north in Austin- having a new joint move in off Ronald Reagan serving bagels was a nice surprise. They're nestled in a strip mall and the interior is minimalist, but I don't thinj anyone expects to be in a bagel place that long so it works. Got a closed Lox Bagel on poppy seed for $13. They offer two options, closed face or open face (double the toppings but more expensive) and got it to go. Was pleasantly surprised at how big it was, beating out some of the local spots in the area. The bagel had that nice chew to it and the lox and cream cheese were generous. It tasted great! My only things that got me was the exclusion of napkins in my to go order. Stopped to eat it and had to make a pitstop at a gas station as I knew it was going to get messy with its size. Would be nice to also ask to cut the bagel sandwiches in half for the customers if they're on the go. Otherwise it's a very welcome addition. Probable the best bagel place in North Austin! Definitely worth checking out. read more

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I love a good bagel (not because I'm Jewish folks, lol), but who doesn't??? But on that note, did Ya'll know that ​​the bagel has its roots in Jewish cuisine, with its origins dating back to 17th century Poland. It is believed that bagels stemmed from anti-Semitic laws preventing Polish Jews from baking bread. To circumvent these edicts, Jewish bakers would boil the dough before baking it, a loophole that allowed them to bake. Bagels gained popularity among the Jewish communities in Eastern Europe because of their accessibility and affordability, and as Jewish immigrants made their way to the United States, they brought their beloved bagels with them. In cities like New York, bagels soon became a staple food item for both Jewish and non-Jewish communities alike. But what makes the bagel served here so good? The unique texture- The combination of a crisp crust and chewy interior sets these bagels apart from others. When here, I got a variety of bagels as I couldn't make a decision. My favorite of all bagels were the jalapeño and cheese bagel. For these bagels, the dough is made of yogurt, all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt and mixed in with some diced jalapenos and shredded cheddar cheese.The jalapeño cheddar bagels are absolutely bursting with peppery, cheesy flavor thanks to fresh jalapeños and cheddar cheese grated right into the dough. For extra heat, they're finished with a jalapeño egg wash, more jalapeño slices, and a generous heap of grated cheddar cheese on top. While the ordering process here is a bit confusing, the bagels are legit and the service is friendly. Those in the area should definitely stop by. #supportlocal read more

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Having lived in Manhattan for a long time, I am happy to have this bagel shop as an option. I was super excited as I saw on the online menu that they had Bialy. Although, I was disappointed that it's only a special item that will come and go, I was not disappointed in the bagels. The breakfast sandwich with bacon was perfect. Each bite was consistent with the everything bagel as crunch then moist inside then more crunch into the bacon, then the egg drip to complete the bite. The staff was friendly & the coffee was surprisingly delish. Very clean & they have about 5 tables & a drive thru which I would hit up even for the coffee. Run to this sandwich. Right off Ronald Reagan not too far from the intersection at New Hope. Go ahead Leander!!!! Y'all have some amazing new restaurants & still have that relaxed Texas Vibe (for now). read more

Williamson County Bagels is a welcomed addition to the "Hill Country" neighborhood. The bagel quality and taste remind me of some of the more "gourmet" bagels places I've eaten. These are not your store bought brand bagels. My wife and I each ordered a cheese bagel. I opted for jalapeños on mine. We had them sliced and double toasted, with butter. The owner, who was preparing the bagels asked if I wanted regular butter or "French Butter"? I inquired about the difference. He gave me a very detailed explanation of the difference, as the Bitter is actually imported from France, he explained the way the butter was processed and the amount of fat present. All in all, the difference was in the taste. Me being a huge butter fan, I said yes. Wife gave a nod to "French butter" on hers also, along with two reg coffees. When he started to total up our purchase, I saw the amount was in excess of $28.00. "Wow!" I noticed the French Butter was being charged at $5.00 per bagel. This was unexpected as the bagel itself was only $4.00. Now the serving of butter is pretty heavy. Butter was literally dripping off my bagel as it was being prepared. The owner was kind enough to adjust the price as my wife did not want such a heavy serving on her bagel. All in all, it's a nice shop. The quality and taste of the bagels are in my opinion better than at "Panera's". The coffee seems to be a premium brand, plus they offer an assortment of creamer including "Oat Milk", "Almond Milk", Half & Half", and "Whole Milk". I did have a chance to mention to the owner that the price of the French Butter was unexpectedly high. That he may want to mention the price when he's promoting that option. He seemed very receptive. I've seen a lot of the reviews here, and it seems that some of the charges are unexpected. $2.00 for cream cheese, etc. But these are quality products and during this post-covid era, quality costs. I'm glad we have a nice shop we can enjoy coffee and a good bagel just a few miles away. There are lots of bagel and cream cheese options. They have settled in from the "Opening Day" learning curve. I say come see for yourself. I always consider myself a fair reviewer. I'm not going to slam any restaurant for any one element I don't like. But I do like to manage expectations. If you have an issue with something, ask for the manager and let them know. Don't take it out on the staff, who have little to no control over how a meal is prepared, or the cost involved. Don't take your frustrations out on your review. That's just "my humble opinion", that's just fair. Owning a restaurant is a gamble. Someone puts their dream out there, invest a lot of money into making it happen and hope it works. So support them! Blessings to you all, and happy dinning. Michael C. - Georgetown, Tx. read more

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We tried the new Williamson County Bagels. Overall, very pleased to have another option for New York style bagels as we refuse to eat any other way. They have a nicely represented menu from toasted and untoasted options. Coffee is not too acidic. Service is much better than any of the places where we frequent for our bagels, although they are slightly smaller in size, less filling and less exotic in the stuffing than Nervous Charlie's. If you prefer things more straightforward and traditional this is the place. When we went, you can obviously tell they were still figuring things out and training their new employees so be patient. We waited 25 min for our order. Pictured is the Breakfast ($9) with an everything bagel, sausage, amercian cheese, butter, fried egg and The McConaughey ($12) which is a cold untoasted sandwich with sesame bagel, black forest ham, brie, french butter. read more

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Absolutely loved ordering from Williamson County Bagel Co this week for a large event at school. Ordering was so easy and Alex was extremely helpful with picking out which flavors to choose. The bagels were a huge hit. I must say that the everything bagels smelled absolutely amazing. So good! If you're in the area - I know so many of y'all are living that Parmer commute dream every morning- stop here for some bagel happiness and get yourself some extra cream cheese too...you deserve it. AND Williamson County Bagel Co. deserves a huge shoutout for making some darn tasty bagels. read more

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I really really want to like it here! And have given them so many chances. If you ask for not toasted, they toast it - if I ask for light cream cheese, there's a ton on it - if I ask them to cut the bagel, it never is. Today I got a coffee and a bagel - never had the coffee before and never will again. It was cold, must have been sitting for a long time and had chunks of grind in it. They have so much potential but the customer service can't seem to get it together. Also, you'd probably save some money if the packing materials weren't so intense for just 1 bagel. read more

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So I liked that the eggs were that farm raised orange color which is usually a good quality sign. I was not impressed with the actual bagel at all. Weird texture. Almost like too hard and had no "chewability" if that makes sense. My biggest gripe are the prices. Comparing to other spots locally it's about 15-18% more expensive, and came with one less egg. I think the prices are definitely too high. I will say the cream cheeses looked awesome but after a $1.50 up charge just to have 2 eggs instead of 1 egg and then a $.50 cent up charge for bacon instead of the default sausage, $2.00 additional up charge to add cream cheese I opted out of that after my breakfast sandwich became $13 fast. If they can improve the bagel texture (taste seemed good), and reduce prices by ~10-15% with the help of a new President in office then I think they'll be better positioned. I know costs of everything have gone up significantly but you really can't price your product that much higher than competition unless it's that much better than competition. Wishing the proprietors tons of success in their new business. read more

The Williamson County Bagel Company - Bagels Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

Miss this place, wonder why they closed. The bagels were excellent and it was great to have a place that was not a chain. My guess is that the location was poor. read more

The ingredients were very fresh and good. The everything bagels- were like a salt bomb in your mouth. I definitely would eat here again. The everything SALT bagel. No thanks. I just cut off the crust of the bagel. It was also, very good. But the salt- out of control. Many chefs use scales- to insure a consistent product. The bagel was good, really good- except for the really horrible Amount of salt. Way over the top. I think it's just a quality control issue. read more

My husband and I went on "Grand opening" day. And, I know, when a business is "new", they are still working out the "kinks" of how things work. I saw the advertisement on Facebook "Cedar Park Foodies" page, and know they had a "soft opening" a few days before, and was open for a couple days. We got there early, around 8am, and couple people in line. We reviewed the menu, but when got up to cash register, found out only a couple of bagels were actually available. So, we just went with 2 of the Breakfast bagels, on Everything bagels, and Seasame bagel toasted with just plain cream cheese. We ordered two coffees, and sat at a table. Coffee and cream is off to a table on the side to server yourself. There was no regular sugar, so my husband went to counter to ask for some. Coffee was not that good. :( ...As we waited, we saw a couple people that had just ordered bagels to go, a little upset at the long wait to get their items to go. They have a drive thru, but could not see how that was going. I needed something "cold" to drink, so I could take my morning pills, and looked around, and did not see any water, so asked my husband to see if they had some water bottle to buy. They did not! They only had "Topo Chico", juice or soda in bottles. I opted for juice, even though I really did not want it. We told them it was "for here", but they still put order in an oversized paper bag. When we finally got our order, we were really disappointed in the actual bagel itself. I don't know what the other "reviewers" on here got, but what we got was very HARD bagels! I know when you toast an Everything bagels, the seeds get a little "toasty", but these were wayyy blackened. When we tried to bite into it, it was very hard to bite, and chew. Also, the egg, to me was way undercooked. I think a "fried egg" should have the yolk a little cooked. So, was hopeful for the seasame bagel which were going to split. We opened it up and took the plastic knife...and could barely get thru to cut, and all the cream cheese ooozed out...I was very frustrated. I did not eat it. I understand being "new" and the service can be fixed. But, please add some kind of water (we need it all year in hot Texas). And, please redo your recipe for the bagels. It can be a little hard on outside, but needs to be soft and chewy on inside. :( read more

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Got a bagel sandwich bc I had high hopes for the bagels since it looked fancy AF. They didn't have the onion bagel to go with the sandwich so I got sesame instead. Sesame bagel was hard and not as soft inside. Not worth $12 for the sandwich. Got a Too Good To Go and it was full of six bagels that had salt on it. If you like salty bagels then yeah get this on Too Good To Go. Unfortunately won't be returning as a customer for a while! read more

The Williamson County Bagel Company - Sesame bagel (should be onion) with roast beef? Pastrami? I don't remember. - Bagels Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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Williamson County Bagel Company was a good spot for a morning snack. I liked the flavor of the blueberry spread, it wasn't too sweet. The cinnamon raisin bagel I wanted a little more sweetness. The bagels are a little pricey though. read more

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The bagels are hand-rolled, boiled and baked in-house every day. Tried to very delicious options this morning. The Alex (bagel and lox) and breakfast sandwiched called simply "breakfast". Be patient as they are opening but I think they are the best bagels around town right now. read more

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I'm so sorry to see y'all go ! My daughter and I would come in every Saturday, we called it Bagel Day ! The best Bagel we have had ... ANYWHERE ! She loved the cinnamon raisin with the gold and purple raisins. My personal favorite was the Onion Bagel with the perfect fresh grilled onions on top. We could tell this was a labor of love and will be missed in our household! read more

So here's the dealio with Williamson County Bagel Company....they are a bit of a mess. It's a little unclear where you order from, they clearly haven't perfected a process to actually execute orders, and the general layout of the place is a bit cluttered and off. All of these things though can be fixed with time and by paying attention to the feedback in a lot of the reviews here. The bigger question though is are the bagels any good and I can say definitively that YES they are good. They are big and crunchy when toasted with a doughy inside. They are legit - and I'm a 53 year old Jew who was born on the East Coast and has had his share of bagels so I can say this with authority. So if you want a good bagel in the hinterlands of Cedar Park you will be happy with what you get. Just be prepared to wait a while and have some grace for the team at WCB as they try to work out the kinks. read more

I was very excited for this place to come into the neighborhood. I was there on the first day, and I gotta say didn't have the best experience. The bagel was good but the price point for a bagel and cream cheese I felt was too high and the final product wasn't worth the price point. I have noticed they have corrected that since which is a good point in their favor. However, I was browsing the Too Good To Go app and saw them come up. I thought I would give them another try. And boy am I glad I did, I have been back more since. Both times I went in there the customer service was excellent. They were very friendly, albeit the first day confusion was there. But these bagels the second time around were darn good. I either got the wrong bagel the first time or they have really hit their stride and got a lot of the kinks worked out. I believe they use Barton Springs Mill Flour which gives each bagel a deeper flavor. The toppings were lathered on in a way that other bagel chains cannot compete. If you like everything (which I do), you're going to get EVV-RRYY-THHHING. They also had a rainbow style bagel (candy cane) that was fun to try. I'm not too wild about the cornmeal on the bottom but as a Midwesterner it feels homey. The store is super clean and a nice space to stay if that's what you're into. I love that they use Medici coffee. Although I have yet to try it, I think they are one of the best roasters in Austin. I want to try more of their sandwiches but I think the bagels are top notch. I am happy to have so many good places to eat in a place that felt like 10 years ago was the middle of nowhere. read more

I got food poisoning from this place when I got a bagel, sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich. This was shortly after this placed opened. read more

Grabbed a coffee and the Rip and Dip bagel this morning. Wow - authentic and delicious. Plus I was in and out after placing my order online. Welcome addition to the area! read more

The Williamson County Bagel Company - Rip And Dip - Bagels Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

YES!!! Growing up in the North Shore of Chicago, Sunday morning lox and bagels were a tradition. Every suburb had their own specialty bagel shop. Sadly, that's not the case down here in Austin. About the only place to get a bagel is Einstein's, and that's a far cry from what I grew up with. Enter Williamson County Bagel Company... I stopped by there today and was immediately greeted with warm and friendly smiles by Alex (the owner) and Kennedy. I had my eyes on the Jalepeno Cheddar bagel (OK, that's not exactly a North Shore thing. I guess I have become a naturalized Texan). Alex toasted it and told me that the Scallion Cream Cheese was the best schmear to pair with my choice. Perfection! The bagel was big and tasty. I could taste all of the ingredients and the texture was 10 out of 10. I also grabbed a cup of coffee which was excellent. The only thing missing was gluten free options for my wife. They didn't have those back in my North Shore days either, but I'd love to see those added, if possible. Great job, Alex and Kennedy. As Arnold would say... "I'll be back" read more

So I understand that this is a relatively new business... but when you're basically out of everything and you're employees are essentially clueless, it tells you that there are many, many things going wrong there. So you're aware, I was there at the very late time (sarcasm) of 9:30am Sunday morning. So frustrating. I then went cross town to Nervous Charlie's and got 2 great bagel sandwiches! An amazing comparison of excellence and total awfulness! So, if you're looking for a great bagel sandwich in Cedar Park, skip WC Bagels and head over to Nervous Charlie's! Yum! read more

Drive through was fast and prompt. Quality bagel and a generous amount of cream cheese. I tried the Jalapeno Cheese bagel with plain cream cheese. Delicious!! Will absolutely be back!! read more

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Everything bagel, scallion cream cheese, not toasted is the only way you eat a bagel! After eating hundreds of bagels in my old neighborhood in Brooklyn, now living here in Austin, I have to say that it's a pretty solid bagel in Texas. I still order Essa bagels from Goldbelly and get them shipped from NYC, but this might be my new local spot. Great job on the bagels guys! read more

The most delicious bagel sandwiches! French butter with any of the bagel options is to die for. A clean, bright environment coupled a friendly and helpful staff. Wilco Bagel is sure to be a fast favorite! read more

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Excited to try but my blueberry bagel had no flavor. I kept rubbing my eyes and double checking the blue swirls weren't my imagination. Sad that we probably won't be back to Williamson's county government issued bagel company (as we would affectionately refer to it) "welcome to Williamson gahvenment bagels take a numbah!" read more

Finally tried The Williamson County Bagel Co. and they did not disappoint, the bagels were delicious! Quality and price were on point with Nervous Charlie's, which up until this spot opened was our favorite place for a really good bagels. Staff were super sweet and friendly and helped us decide on bagels and smears even offering samples of their spreads. I loved the aesthetic of the business, simple but modern and inviting. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Wonderful NY style bagel. Not cake style. Fluffy and soft on the inside and firm on the outside. Will buy again! keeling extras in the freezer. read more

Currently 3 stars, but I look forward to giving them another chance to increase the rating. It took quite a while to get my order (which is completely expected for a new business), but then when I got home I realized the order was wrong. We'll go back again and give them another shot one day! read more

We want to like this place a lot. Bagel stores are hard to come by. The bagels are fine, covered top and bottom in the respective seasoning, the inside has been inconsistent in being too dense or too airy. The real need to improve is on the service. Several times we've come here and our order is wrong. Wrong bagel or wrong cream cheese, missing lox, lox cream cheese instead of lox, long wait times for your order to come out. They seem absolutely chaotic in the back with little rhyme or reason to how they have their counter set up. Some basic order improvements are needed to make this a top notch bagel place. Restaurant is clean and there is some seating and high chairs read more

Was super excited about a non-chain bagel shop opening nearby, but unfortunately was pretty disappointed with my bagel. The texture/bake of the bagel itself was fine, but there were barely any poppyseeds on my poppyseed bagel. And the cream cheese tasted like what I can buy at the grocery store - it wouldn't surprise me if it was just Philadelphia whipped cream cheese. read more

The Williamson County Bagel Company - Poppyseed bagel with plain cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

The owner needs to close down either drive through or online orders there are about two employees in the front handling online orders, drive though, and in person orders. Seems like the owner is trying to push her employees as hard as she can to make as much money as possible instead of considering the work load on the employees. These girls in the front look stressed. Took me about 20 minutes to get three bagels I wasn't mad at the employees I'm mad at the system the owner set up it's ridiculous. read more

I've been a few times. It's the bagels. They aren't good and have an almost cake like quality. A single bagel with cream cheese takes more than 10 minutes to serve. The baker was stuck in a corner of the dining area rolling bagels. What's the kitchen for? read more

Bagel was delicious, atmosphere was nice and the service was good! Happy they opened up near our home. read more

The Williamson County Bagel Company - Bagels Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

Service was terrific and the bagels were great!! The apple cinnamon cream cheese is awesome!!

Love love love Williamson County Bagel Company. The bagels are amazing. Our favorites are the Lux (smoked salmon) and the California open faced. The owner is always engaging and super friendly. Highly recommend! read more

Service was fast and reliable. As someone who lives in New York City but occasionally travels to the Austin area, I now know where I'll be getting my morning bagels. And they are boiled + hand rolled! The only way a bagel should be made. read more

Because of the construction going on behind them they couldn't hear me in the drive thru. So they told me to pull ahead and I waited behind a truck at the window for probably 7-8 minutes. But once I got up there they took the order quickly and I waited for another like 5-6 minutes. So it wasn't horrible. I went to park to try my everything bagel and onion bagel. It was seriously delicious. I had seen a review that said the bagels had a weird taste but nope it was super good. A little on the pricey side but they do load the bagels up with cream cheese really well. read more

There is NO chance this place stays in business much longer if they don't change some critical things immediately. So many things went wrong, I don't even know where to begin, but I'll try. If I were the owner, I would do the following, today: 1. Shut down the drive-through. It is completely unnecessary and causes chaos with the workers on the inside. 2. Shut down the front cash register, and guide people to the other one in the back to place their order and make their way to the front to pick up their food. There is no rhyme or reason to having two cash registers for walk-ins right now. People have no idea where to go or where to stand or what to do. And the workers don't seem to know either. 3. Shut down online orders except for ordering bagels in bulk. No online sandwich offerings. Actually, maybe just shut down online orders altogether. 4. Wrap your bagel sandwiches in paper and cut them in half like every other bagel establishment does. You are wasting packaging and creating a messy experience for your customers by not doing this. Also, include a couple napkins in your to go bags. 5. And when it comes to the order itself, greet your customers (no one acknowledged our existence at the register for 5min this morning) and actually give your customers what they order...! On that last point, I ordered the Full Nelson, which is supposed to be on an everything bagel, but I was given it on a plain bagel. You're messing up your own menu! Meanwhile, I ordered my kid a plain bagel with plain cream cheese--instead I was given a blueberry bagel with blueberry cream cheese... like, what? And while I was in there I also heard them 86 all plain bagels and then 86 all blueberry bagels a minute later. Hey guys... maybe you're running out of them because you're giving them to everyone instead of the bagel they actually ordered. Also, somewhat unbelievably, I counted nine workers in there this morning and it still took 25 minutes to get my order... Lastly, the internal components of my bagel sandwich were fine, but by no means will I be coming back again for that. I'm giving this two stars instead of one because I want to see a business succeed, but frankly, I have no idea how they're going to if management and ownership don't take a hard look in the mirror and realize that they're messing up a lot of foundational basics of running a business. read more