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Sad because I really want to like this place. However, the food is less then impressive. Service lacking. Every time I have been here I have had to wait at the register for about 5 minutes before being serviced to pay. This time I thought about actually walking out and leaving my food there for them. You must tend to your customers. Food is overpriced for the freshness. Most of it has been sitting out all day. Breakfast bar is 8.99 per lb for overcooked under a heat lamp eggs bacon and sausage. Salad bar 8.99 per lb. most of their dishes are about 12.99 – 14.99 per lb (chicken salad, Pasta salad etc). I will say the build your own pizza for 9.95 is delicious. Last time I had a sandwich took about 25 minutes to make and was small and underwhelming for 9.95. The fresh juices are decent price about the same as DA juice bar next door. Smoothies cheaper which is nice. I got a bagel toasted with cream cheese for 2.45. HOWEVER, I open the bagel and it was only spread cream cheese on one side of the bagel and not enough to spread to the other side. SO disappointing who eats one side of a bagel with cream cheese and the other side dry?! No to mention after waiting 5 minutes to pay… please up your game up FarmDistrict you have all the potential just hire better staff and make sure things are not just sitting all day and fresh! It’s a fresh salad/breakfast bar, after all..

Fresh Start Market and Espresso – Menu with Prices – 3020 Center St NE, Salem

I used to love going to this place for a quick breakfast. But we went today without having gone for awhile and the quality has gone waaaaaaaay down hill. We ordered a plain bagel, toasted, with cream cheese and a bagel sausage breakfast sandwich. The biggest issue was the breakfast sandwich. What we got, was a microwaved Jimmy Dean biscuit sandwich. This is obviously not a bagel sandwich. Also, even if I had been okay with a biscuit sandwich, I definitely don’t want a gross, greasy, msg filled, microwaved sandwich. But even the plain bagel with cream cheese was a failure. The bagel itself was terrible. It was thin, dense and very dry. When they toasted it, it got even drier and was burnt in places. And the tiny serving of cream cheese they provided barely covered one side of the bagel. This was a huge let down. However! I do have to say, I went here for lunch a couple of weeks ago and got a black bean burger that was very good. So, go ahead and give it a shot for lunch, but for breakfast, you are better off just buying something in the frozen section and microwaving it yourself. It would probably be cheaper and you’d at least be able to pick out something you actually want.

5th Ave Bagelry – Menu with Prices – 1210 Magnolia Ave, Corona

Who says bagels are for breakfast? I’ve lived in Corona for the majority of my life and I’m sad to say that this was my first time visiting 5th Ave Bagelry. I stopped by around noon on a Friday and most of their bagel selection had been picked over by the breakfast crowd. Since the cheese option was MIA I decided to try the Sun-dried Tomato bagel with the Turkey Turkey and avocado. Yum! Absolutely love this spin on the traditional turkey sandwich: turkey (obvy), cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles. The combination of the tomato bagel with pickles was a little too sweet for my taste. In the future I’d definitely shoot for a garlic, cheese, of jalapeño bagel. Each bagel also comes with a side: chips, pasta salad, or potato salad. I ordered the potato salad, and was disappointed since it seemed to be on the bland side. 5th Ave Bagelry also serves a variety of other menu items, including smoothies, croissants, muffins, baked goods, and even omelettes! Overall this is a pretty great spot for breakfast or lunch in Corona! The sandwiches were both tasty and filling. There’s also a variety of seating inside if you’re looking to sit and relax for a few minutes.

Cruisin Coffee Iowa Menu with Prices 1506 Iowa St, Bellingham

Worst experience. Ever. I ordered a hot tea and blueberry bagel with a light spread of cream cheese. They didn’t add the bagel to my order so they had to void the first order and start over. When I got to work I noticed my bagel wasn’t even toasted, it was all torn up and I had to literally scrape 2 oz. of cream cheese off. Wish I could take my tip back. Won’t be going back.

East Coast Bagel – Menu with Prices – 14370 Culver Dr, Irvine

This is by far the best bagel shop in Orange County. As a NJ native and a total bagel snob I can tell you that most bagels out here are just rolls with holes in them. They don’t have to correct texture, chewiness, or flavor. East Coast Bagels is the best bagel you are going to find out here! I’ve done the leg work! On a Sunday morning expect a line out the door, but it moves pretty quickly so don’t let that discourage you. Know what you want ASAP, because their system is to call you up from the line to the center of the counter, order, then get back on the line to pay. And they want to get your order quickly to keep their system moving, so there is definitely a rushed east coast feel going on (which I personally don’t mind at all). If you order to eat in they give you some paper plates on the top of your bag, most people opt for to-go orders. I’ve had plain, egg, everything, etc, all bagels were great. Their croissants are a little too greasy for my taste, but are delicious with and egg and cheese sandwich if your heart can take it! My one complaint if I had one would be that when they are in a rush they can get a little skimpy with the cream cheese, and it may not get evenly spread over your whole bagel. Some may not care about this, but I do. Usually the beauty of ordering a bagel with cream cheese is the generosity of the serving and the convenience of being ready to eat as your drive off. If the bagel needs to be taken apart and reconstructed (or else half the bagel will be plain) or you got cheated on your cream cheese these benefits for paying a premium for a bagel with cream cheese disappears. You might as well pay for a side of cream cheese and do it yourself. The cream cheese issue is most certainly not enough of a deterrent to keep me from coming back to the only real bagels in OC. If you want the real deal, you MUST COME TO EAST COAST BAGELS!!

Bodo’s Bagels – Menu with Prices – 505 Preston Ave, Charlottesville

Best Bagels in C’ville (Maybe the World). I have been eating at Bodo’s for many years, and I work downtown so the Bodo’s on Preston Ave is close enough to work to eat there conveniently. The orders are always fresh and correct. They have a wide variety of bagels, cream cheeses, and condiments/toppings. If you want an everything bagel with sausage, egg, & cheddar, or a plain bagel with bacon, egg, & provolone, or a salt bagel with jalapeno & lime cream cheese (it’s actually really good), they have it all. And even at rush hour breakfast time when there are 40 people in line you can be in and out in less than 10 minutes. If you haven’t tried a bagel from Bodo’s Bagels you must stop by you next trip to Charlottesville.

Bodo’s Bagels – Menu with Prices – 1418 Emmet St N, Charlottesville

When I was a student at UVA, Bodo’s was the universal staple. I visited Charlottesville this past weekend and knew I had to make a stop (or two) at my all-time favorite bagel place. Don’t be scared by the line…it moves QUICK and the bagels are baked to perfection so you won’t be disappointed. I can come for breakfast/brunch and get a solid egg and cheese (sometimes with No Bull if I’m HUNGRY) bagel, or lunch and get a sandwich for whatever mood I’m in! The options are endless so if you’re feeling basic you can get a standard bagel with cream cheese (I’d recommend the Jalapeno Lime or Honey Pecan), but if you’re more adventurous you could go for a bagel sandwich with lettuce, onion, tomato, pesto, red pepper spread, and provolone (just spitballin’ here :P). In any case, Bodo’s is by far the best bagel spot in Charlottesville and I highly recommend.

The Bagelry – Menu with Prices – 1401 Walnut St, Cincinnati

Cute little shop in an area of OTR that I hope continues to grow. I’ve had their bagels at Rooted, and had heard rave reviews about their lox bagel, which is one of my favorite foods of all time (+ haven’t found a place in Cincinnati that can do a lox bagel correctly yet). After finally making it to the brick & mortar location, I opted to try a few other things on my first visit. I got an egg sandwich + wheat bagel to eat right away, and a rosemary bagel with the vegan cheddar cheese spread for later. The egg sandwich was phenomenal. The bagel was great (very obviously boiled! yay!) + the perfect mix of crunchy and chewy. Lots of egg, and wrapped perfectly so that I could eat it on the go. The rosemary bagel was also delicious – I liked it better than the wheat bagel. I was so excited they had 3 vegan cream cheese flavors when I visited – such a rarity for Cincy! – but the cheddar cashew cream cheese was just okay. I probably did it wrong by pairing it with the rosemary bagel, but it did nothing for me, and wasn’t as good as other cashew cheese I’ve tried. Bummer. Definitely coming back for the lox bagel when I’m back in Cincy next. What a great addition to OTR!

New York Bagel & Deli – Menu with Prices – 3720 W Lake Rd, Erie

I cannot rate this place highly enough. The customer service was fantastic and our breakfast sandwiches were so delicious. My boyfriend and I both had an egg, cheese, and sausage veggie bagel. After we checked out, we saw the immense selection of homemade cream cheese and decided to order another plain bagel to try the cream cheese. She gave us extra bagels. We joked with them that we would drive the whole way to Erie (from Altoona, PA) just for a bagel but we think now after trying the cream cheese we really would, haha! What better way to word this review than to say, “Would Drive 4 hours for these bagels.” 10/10

The Press Cafe – Menu with Prices – 2079 Compton Ave # 106, Corona

I’m convinced that I’ve never had a bagel w/ cream cheese this tasty. The bagel is a good size and the cream cheese is fresh. This isn’t a bagel you get from a grocery store, very soft and crunchy in the right places being that it was toasted. I also ordered a hot chocolate , so tasty. More than enough hot chocolate (medium sized) . I can say that I was taken aback at the price but after receiving my food it was a little (a little) more understandable. For a hot chocolate and bagel with cream cheese I spent $10 and some change. The lady at the counter was very nice, the music is perfect. There isn’t a lot of seating , like two chairs and this seems more like the place for people on the go, but I’m not complaining.

Moe’s Broadway Bagel – Menu with Prices – 3267 28th St, Boulder

Spent $5 on salty water. Bought a medium iced Americano, asked for minimal water, and an extra shot. She put two shots (should be 4) into an overflowing cup of lukewarm water with two ice cubes. Had to pour out after trying. While I don’t mind their bagels, they charge an extra $1.50 for plain cream cheese per bagel. The cream cheese costs more than the bagel itself. So I bought half a dozen, then bought my own cheese at Safeway and saved enough for next months rent. They also charge $10 for a mediocre bagel breakfast sandwich. Not worth it. Buy the bagels made fresh at CU market’s, cheaper and comes with free cream cheese.

New York Bagel & Deli – Menu with Prices – 576 West Side Ave, Jersey City

When we walk in here, you see a friendly older asian couple running the shop. It feels like a bit of dive, but they make fresh a whole bunch of food to order on the flat top grill. I ordered a bagel and cream cheese, and they perfectly toasted the bagel with the perfect amount of cream cheese. Even NYC, they have started globbing on piles of cream cheese, but this place still does it right. It’s a bagel on the sweeter end, perfect compliment to the cream cheese. This place is a local secret, and they sell more random house supplies than the local corner markets.

Cruisin Coffee Bakerview Menu with Prices 2429 E Bakerview Rd, Bellingham

This location is right by my work which is perfect for when I forget my breakfast or lunch. I normally only get a bagel and cream cheese, breakfast sandwich or the soup and salad combo. The sandwiches are always great! The bagels they put way too much cream cheese on for my taste. I usually just scrap off a good about at work. The soup is hit or miss. Some of the soups are bland and taste like they have been sitting awhile. Others have more flavor and are fairly good. The gals there are quick and very nice! I Over all this is a nice place to grab a quick bite to eat if you are in a hurry. The staff is great and the food is good. ?