Absolutely the best bagels we have had in Iowa. They were so quick to get our order out, and despite the limited seating, someone had left just a few minutes after we ordered. It was fun to enjoy our brunch there on a busy Saturday. We will be returning!!
Javin E.
One of the most consistent breakfast places in the metro. Sandwiches, bagels to-go, it's always great. They will even mix in multiple cream cheeses. Seasonal offers are interesting to try also!
Taryn Olmeda
Visually nice, hardly no place to sit, mocha latte was bland, food was good but the empire bagel has just too much in it. as a real New Yorker this place wouldn't last in any of the 5
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
Kelly Sales
Best Gluten free bagel I’ve ever had! They were so accommodating to my daughter’s gluten allergy. Even toasted on a clean flat top and got cream cheese from a fresh container.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options free of cross contamination
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mari Harvey
Love the bagels!! Chewy and soft inside.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bagel w Blended Cream Cheese
Jordan C.
Great food, I would recommend pre ordering instead of walking in as it does take them a longer than usual time to prepare so if ur in a rush be aware of that. But other than that I haven't had a bad thing from them and always order when friends come in town town for a quick brunch surprise
Crissy B.
I ordered a sesame bagel with mixed berry cream cheese. It was delicious. The bagel was so fresh and the cream cheese was creamy & delicious. The service was quick and very friendly. I will definitely be returning.
Bob Alley
It used to be really good. But the last 2 times have been rough. Hair in the cream cheese the 2st time. And today the bagel was clearly stale and not fresh. It was rock hard.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Melinda Bianchi
Stopped here for a morning coffee and snack in between appointments. Cute set-up. Wasn't expecting that in a strip mall. The coffee was good. I got my latté with half the syrup and that was more than enough. My partner got a Red-Eye and it was good and robust.The staff recommended the honey and walnut cream cheese so I got that on a plain bagel. It was everything I didn't know I wanted! So good! I don't typically go for sweet cream cheese but this one changed my mind. It was fluffy, not overly sweet, and with just enough crunch as it was not inundated with nuts.They were super busy this Sunday morning but you could hear them effectively communicate with each other to make sure everyone was attended to. Great place! Wish I would've stopped here sooner! I'm looking forward to trying their bagel sandwiches next time. There's one that plays on a Vietnamese Banh Mi that I'm curious about.
Excellent bagel and excellent service. Nice boutique like setting. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Amanda Morris
Wish they had a bigger location for bigger groups of people. Service was great, food was fabulous. If you want to try a small diner feel for something new for breakfast check them out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blueberry, Breakfast Bowl
Alexis Meis
The food is always great and the staff is always so nice! The siracha bacon cream cheese is also one of the best things I’ve ever had ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwiches
Lauren Stellitano
I’m actually from New York so when I was visiting the Des Moines area everybody was incessantly telling me how I need to try this place. I have to say, that being from New York I wasn’t expecting much when visiting Des Moines in the way of bagels, but let me tell you 5 boroughs runs with the best of them. I don’t often write many reviews on here, but how delicious this place was prompted me to do so I will be back every time I’m visiting Des Moines .
Loved my breakfast bowl and my chai!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Bowl
Absolutely the best bagels we have had in Iowa. They were so quick to get our order out, and despite the limited seating, someone had left just a few minutes after we ordered. It was fun to enjoy our brunch there on a busy Saturday. We will be returning!!
One of the most consistent breakfast places in the metro. Sandwiches, bagels to-go, it's always great. They will even mix in multiple cream cheeses. Seasonal offers are interesting to try also!
Visually nice, hardly no place to sit, mocha latte was bland, food was good but the empire bagel has just too much in it. as a real New Yorker this place wouldn't last in any of the 5
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
Best Gluten free bagel I’ve ever had! They were so accommodating to my daughter’s gluten allergy. Even toasted on a clean flat top and got cream cheese from a fresh container.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options free of cross contamination
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the bagels!! Chewy and soft inside.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bagel w Blended Cream Cheese
Great food, I would recommend pre ordering instead of walking in as it does take them a longer than usual time to prepare so if ur in a rush be aware of that. But other than that I haven't had a bad thing from them and always order when friends come in town town for a quick brunch surprise
I ordered a sesame bagel with mixed berry cream cheese. It was delicious. The bagel was so fresh and the cream cheese was creamy & delicious. The service was quick and very friendly. I will definitely be returning.
It used to be really good. But the last 2 times have been rough. Hair in the cream cheese the 2st time. And today the bagel was clearly stale and not fresh. It was rock hard.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Stopped here for a morning coffee and snack in between appointments. Cute set-up. Wasn't expecting that in a strip mall. The coffee was good. I got my latté with half the syrup and that was more than enough. My partner got a Red-Eye and it was good and robust.The staff recommended the honey and walnut cream cheese so I got that on a plain bagel. It was everything I didn't know I wanted! So good! I don't typically go for sweet cream cheese but this one changed my mind. It was fluffy, not overly sweet, and with just enough crunch as it was not inundated with nuts.They were super busy this Sunday morning but you could hear them effectively communicate with each other to make sure everyone was attended to. Great place! Wish I would've stopped here sooner! I'm looking forward to trying their bagel sandwiches next time. There's one that plays on a Vietnamese Banh Mi that I'm curious about.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Honey Walnut
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Two out of six fresh warm bagels tasted moldy.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Excellent bagel and excellent service. Nice boutique like setting. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Wish they had a bigger location for bigger groups of people. Service was great, food was fabulous. If you want to try a small diner feel for something new for breakfast check them out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blueberry, Breakfast Bowl
The food is always great and the staff is always so nice! The siracha bacon cream cheese is also one of the best things I’ve ever had ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwiches
I’m actually from New York so when I was visiting the Des Moines area everybody was incessantly telling me how I need to try this place. I have to say, that being from New York I wasn’t expecting much when visiting Des Moines in the way of bagels, but let me tell you 5 boroughs runs with the best of them. I don’t often write many reviews on here, but how delicious this place was prompted me to do so I will be back every time I’m visiting Des Moines .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5