I visited because other reviewers (and their website) said they have vegan cream cheese. Came in, asked about it, told they don't have it. Disappointing.
Kindkitty
I’ve loved this place since I moved here 6 years ago! Their bagels are vegan and they have a vegan cream cheese option. They also have the falafel bagel sandwich which is top notch. I am a coffee snob and theirs lives up to my standards.
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-06
John C
Highly recommend. I got a simple bacon,egg and cheese on sesame bagel. The sandwich came with this aioli that brought everything together. It was ridiculously busy and pretty crowded, which sucks when having to wait lol. But it was worth it. Would definitely come back and sit down for a coffee and snacks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hailey Pawley
Absolutely lovely hole in the wall coffeehouse. The lattes and cappuccinos are excellent. I recommend the country ham panini or any of their delicious breakfast sandwiches. Service was fast and friendly. Relaxed atmosphere with exposed brick and plants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
satyamitra maan
So I orders the breakfast as the lady in the washing place recommended me this place so I get the bagel avocado , sausage and eggs well done as asked but butter cream or jam was not served with the breakfast while they give me butter once I asked for it . Fairly good breakfast bagels were nice too but nothing extraordinary . But a good place for the size of town to try and have a good morning . Coffee was fine I have yet to try the pumpkin latte next time if ever I pass throw this town while Doing my cross country bicycle ride ..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Josh
We placed a to-go order today. It was a simple, two-bagel and coffee order. When I arrived around 11 am, they were extremely busy. I waited in line to let them know I had arrived for pickup. When spoke to the woman taking orders, she was rude and said it would be put on the counter next to the door, stating they were a little behind and busy while holding up multiple tickets to show me. I said, “Thank you, no problem.” I waited.
About 20 minutes later the same woman carried two bags over to the to-go area, yelling one name for the other order, but not ours. I asked as she passed behind the bar if that was ours and she said, “Yes, it’s over there.” Not handing it to me, I had to go around multiple people to get to it. I picked it up, then waited another 10 minutes for the coffee for the order for the exact same thing to happen. A name was called with two drinks, one of them not ours. Our order was said on the counter and she looked at me as she passed behind the bar and I again had to ask because I didn’t want to touch someone else’s drink. Again, I said “thank you.”
To Native Bagel Company:
I recognize it’s a Saturday morning, and you are busy, which I understand. However, service like this should be unacceptable. There is no excuse for rudeness given the cost of your food. My family goes there frequently to support your local business. It seems you would want to keep people coming back with kindness rather than rudeness to drive them away, busy or otherwise.
You have a great atmosphere for people, perhaps you’d want to keep them coming back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Olivia McMillian
We always love coming to the native bagel! Their bagel are the best ever! I got the bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich. So yummy, their meat and eggs comes from the college farm, and their sauce was fantastic. My coffee was a little disappointing though. Definitely over extracted, as it was very bitter. I couldn't even taste the pumpkin spice flavoring. Get there early if you want the lemon berry bagel. We've sadly never been able to get one as they see out so fast. Food is great, but maybe it was just a bad day for coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Peaceful Dwellings LLC
This is a hidden gem of Kentucky. The food is phenomenal, no matter what you get. The staff are sweet and know the locals by name. Lattes are excellent (though I like mine half sweet personally). The interior design is welcoming and full of greenery. They have a dinner restaurant called Nightjar at night which is also great. But my favorite is Native Bagel!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steven Combs
Love the food, atmosphere, and the always welcoming staff!
Andrew Houlne
Fantastic local cafe for breakfast. Very busy on the weekend.
A great little breakfast spot in Berea! Perfect for meeting with friends or just relaxing alone with a coffee. I had a creme Brule bagel with a berry mocha. Both were fantastic! I also recommend the little antique shop across the road. Good coffee, bagels, and antiques can't be beat! I will be back!
mj stewart
Best breakfast sandwich. Perfect everything bagel, and ham is fantastic. Delicious!!
J.R. Mythical
The seating is way too crowded. Every inch of floor space is crowded with tables. Definently is not handicap accessible. No space for a line to order and no space to wait for your order. If Native Bagel arranged their seating in a smarter way this restaurant would be 5stars
Ethan Lake
Shop local! Native Bagel is simply great. You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. Ordering online is simple and efficient. Dining-in is just as good. Oh… and they might just have the best breakfast sandwich in Madison County.
Terri Bartlett
Great local eatery with tasty treats from local resources. We stopped as we over nighted in town and passed through on your way north. We went in the late afternoon for supper when it is known by another name that I can't recall. But I'd go again!!
I visited because other reviewers (and their website) said they have vegan cream cheese. Came in, asked about it, told they don't have it. Disappointing.
I’ve loved this place since I moved here 6 years ago! Their bagels are vegan and they have a vegan cream cheese option. They also have the falafel bagel sandwich which is top notch. I am a coffee snob and theirs lives up to my standards. Updated from previous review on 2026-01-06
Highly recommend. I got a simple bacon,egg and cheese on sesame bagel. The sandwich came with this aioli that brought everything together. It was ridiculously busy and pretty crowded, which sucks when having to wait lol. But it was worth it. Would definitely come back and sit down for a coffee and snacks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely lovely hole in the wall coffeehouse. The lattes and cappuccinos are excellent. I recommend the country ham panini or any of their delicious breakfast sandwiches. Service was fast and friendly. Relaxed atmosphere with exposed brick and plants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So I orders the breakfast as the lady in the washing place recommended me this place so I get the bagel avocado , sausage and eggs well done as asked but butter cream or jam was not served with the breakfast while they give me butter once I asked for it . Fairly good breakfast bagels were nice too but nothing extraordinary . But a good place for the size of town to try and have a good morning . Coffee was fine I have yet to try the pumpkin latte next time if ever I pass throw this town while
Doing my cross country bicycle ride ..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We placed a to-go order today. It was a simple, two-bagel and coffee order. When I arrived around 11 am, they were extremely busy. I waited in line to let them know I had arrived for pickup. When spoke to the woman taking orders, she was rude and said it would be put on the counter next to the door, stating they were a little behind and busy while holding up multiple tickets to show me. I said, “Thank you, no problem.” I waited.
About 20 minutes later the same woman carried two bags over to the to-go area, yelling one name for the other order, but not ours. I asked as she passed behind the bar if that was ours and she said, “Yes, it’s over there.” Not handing it to me, I had to go around multiple people to get to it. I picked it up, then waited another 10 minutes for the coffee for the order for the exact same thing to happen. A name was called with two drinks, one of them not ours. Our order was said on the counter and she looked at me as she passed behind the bar and I again had to ask because I didn’t want to touch someone else’s drink. Again, I said “thank you.”
To Native Bagel Company:
I recognize it’s a Saturday morning, and you are busy, which I understand. However, service like this should be unacceptable. There is no excuse for rudeness given the cost of your food. My family goes there frequently to support your local business. It seems you would want to keep people coming back with kindness rather than rudeness to drive them away, busy or otherwise.
You have a great atmosphere for people, perhaps you’d want to keep them coming back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
We always love coming to the native bagel! Their bagel are the best ever! I got the bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich. So yummy, their meat and eggs comes from the college farm, and their sauce was fantastic. My coffee was a little disappointing though. Definitely over extracted, as it was very bitter. I couldn't even taste the pumpkin spice flavoring. Get there early if you want the lemon berry bagel. We've sadly never been able to get one as they see out so fast. Food is great, but maybe it was just a bad day for coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
This is a hidden gem of Kentucky. The food is phenomenal, no matter what you get. The staff are sweet and know the locals by name. Lattes are excellent (though I like mine half sweet personally). The interior design is welcoming and full of greenery. They have a dinner restaurant called Nightjar at night which is also great. But my favorite is Native Bagel!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the food, atmosphere, and the always welcoming staff!
Fantastic local cafe for breakfast. Very busy on the weekend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bagels
Restaurantji Recommends
A great little breakfast spot in Berea! Perfect for meeting with friends or just relaxing alone with a coffee. I had a creme Brule bagel with a berry mocha. Both were fantastic! I also recommend the little antique shop across the road. Good coffee, bagels, and antiques can't be beat! I will be back!
Best breakfast sandwich. Perfect everything bagel, and ham is fantastic. Delicious!!
The seating is way too crowded. Every inch of floor space is crowded with tables. Definently is not handicap accessible. No space for a line to order and no space to wait for your order. If Native Bagel arranged their seating in a smarter way this restaurant would be 5stars
Shop local! Native Bagel is simply great. You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. Ordering online is simple and efficient. Dining-in is just as good. Oh… and they might just have the best breakfast sandwich in Madison County.
Great local eatery with tasty treats from local resources. We stopped as we over nighted in town and passed through on your way north. We went in the late afternoon for supper when it is known by another name that I can't recall. But I'd go again!!
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