Bagels Restaurants near Brookline, MA

““ Masterpieces in the form of Sandwiches “ These people @ Michael’s Deli don’t make sandwiches they make masterpieces. When my immigrant parents said “ Study Hard” they meant so I can live in a neighborhood that serves sandwiches like those found at Michael’s Deli. Even if you don’t live close take the train , fly , drive or walk . These sandwiches are phenomenal.“

“Old fashioned bakery specializing in jewish goods. Clientele ranges from orthodox jews, to locals and destination diners like myself.

My favorite aspect is that they focus on the traditional greats (e.g., Bagels, Challah, etc.) and do them very well.

Their bagels are (IMHO) the very best in the greater Boston area. There are a few “modern” additions, but nothing like the crazy flavors being produced elsewhere. The Challah is light, flavorful with a perfect texture. The in-house cream cheese is light, appropriately tangy and simply delicious.

Highly recommended for a visit.“

“Affordable lunch options. Coffee has been hit or miss for me—they could probably do with some more espresso machine training with newer staff members and/or dialing in. My last two lattes have been great, though! I’m hoping that’s a sign of more consistently good espresso to come :)“

“I've been here 1 million times and only had grapefruit. I get the Rachel I get everything. I love everything with sauerkraut. I love everything with cheese. I got four pieces of regular. I got a lime Ricky. It's the greatest. The staff always had a big smile always seats outside everything's fresh. I've taken home pumpernickel bagels. I come here with joy my heart.“

“The best coffee and bagels around. Bagels are legit, chewy but not hurt your teeth chewy and good flavors. Every sandwich is good but chicken salad is the best. The sweets are good too, not overly sweet like some other coffee shops...

Parking: Meter parking on street“

“TEAM GUSTAVO: I wanted to take the time to acknowledge Gustavo Teo for the great customer service, so attentive and always willing to go above and beyond. When I've gone to the store if there's a specific bagel that I'm looking for and there's a couple of the specific bagel he is always letting me of other options that are similar that I might want to try. Thank you so very much for being so respectful and well mannered. Makes it a very nice place to come too. He is a great asset to the company, great customer service is hard to come by and having a person like; its like a breath of fresh air. Much appreciated. Very professional.“

“Hot fresh bagels with lots of seeds or toppings on them. It’s purely takeout so even if you only want one bagel get three with a schmear and have a party. They don’t have a place to sit, but there are plenty of spots nearby. Go across the street to the Commonwealth pier and enjoy a bagel with a view.“

“Bagels are absolutely awesome here! It came fresh out of the oven, the plain one in particular I ordered the sesame, every thing bagel and the plain one. Each one of them have their own individual flavor to explore, and I really enjoyed all of them. Me and my mom had some issues figuring out how to order but one of the servers were extremely polite and offered to explain to us. They gave us also a big tub of cream cheese, which is quite surprising for me personally as a foreigner. The atmosphere was also very nice as it seems like the decoration made the whole shop very suitable to its name as it pops up! Overall, I really recommend to try this place if you want a quick bite touring or visiting or studying around Harvard.“

“I live in Bar Harbor, Maine, and one of my guests staying with us offered me a homemade bagel from this establishment. It's one of the best poppy seed bagels I've had in a long time, and the homemade chive cream cheese pairs so perfectly with the smoked salmon. It made my day eating this bagel after work. I love lox. It's one of the sweetest gifts a guest has ever given me. 💕 When I travel the coast looking at lighthouses this winter, this bagel shop will definitely be on my places to stop. Alan is a great supporter and saleman! I'm happy to have met him and have him as one of my guests. Great memory, I'll keep with me. Thanks Alan 😊😊“

“Love them!!! Been going here for decades, and they have never disappointed me. Regardless who is working that counter! The best bagels in Massachusetts!!! And don’t forget to try their hotdog & pizza bagels. You’ll thank me later 😊“

“Cafe Fresh is such a great spot for a fresh and delicious breakfast! They have a large selection of fresh bagels that you can customize however you like, whether you want a simple spread or a full sandwich. They also have muffins, cookies, chips, bottled drinks, and a great selection of hot or iced coffee with different flavors.

I ordered an onion bagel with lox cream cheese, and it was absolutely delicious and so fresh! The bagel had the perfect crunch on the outside while still being soft and chewy on the inside, and there was just the right amount of cream cheese.

Whether you want to sit down and enjoy your breakfast or grab something quick to take on the go, Cafe Fresh is a great choice. I’ll definitely be back! Highly recommend!“

“We love bagelsaurus! You certainly have the market for bagels in this area. Others just don’t compare. Best bagel sandwiches. Please bring back online preordering for sandwiches on weekends. Online ordering was time efficient for everyone and child friendly in a location that is generally very child unfriendly.“

“Amazing Staff, amazing food !!! If You’re in Harvard Sq. don’t miss out!“

“They serve the absolute best bagels in the Boston area and their cream cheeses are to die for. Excellent sandwich creations...They also make great pastries donuts, and cookies. The coffee is pretty flavorful as well. The staff is friendly and awesome.“

“The bagels are so good. Definitely has the chewiness of a properly boiled bagel. My go-to is an everything bagel and the everything seasoning is generous! The coffee is also fantastic. Space is bright, modern. Service is friendly and efficient. Really grateful for a well run place like this. ❤“

“Great bagels and lunch place.“

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“This place is amazing. I walked in for the first time today and everyone was so nice. Got taken care of by Alexis and Keisha who are both so nice and Alexis gave me a rundown of the entire menu in less than a minute making it easy for me to order. The atmosphere of the place is perfect for a bagel spot and I definitely will be going back mostly thanks to Alexis and Keisha. I highly recommend.“

“This place is amazing. Love the sourdough. Not a New York bagel and not trying to be either.“

“Great coffee & some of the best breakfast sandwiches in all of Boston“

“Hands down the very best bagel that I have ever had. I’m salivating thinking about the next visit there. Better than New York bagels.“

“Got a variety of tarts (classic egg, strawberry custard egg, jasmine matcha tart) and a strawberry matcha latte on a Monday afternoon after lunch nearby. There was a promo where if you buy 2 tarts you get 1 free. My favs were the strawberry matcha latte and jasmine matcha tart.

The strawberry jam/syrup is the best part of the drink, perfectly tart and just sweet enough. It even has chunks of strawberry in there that were really good. Make sure to grab the thicker straw if you get this drink so you can mash the chunks of berries down more.

Jasmine matcha tart had mochi and adzuki paste in it. Mochi was more like the milk mochi texture that you can get in some shops, so gooey-er and I thought it went well with the other textures. There was a decent amount of bean paste in there, which I really liked but for people who don't like beans at all, maybe skip because you could feel a bit of that texture. Tastewise, I noticed more jasmine matcha and cream than the adzuki. I hope this is a staple because I would plan to get this every time I visit in the future.“

“The BYO lox bagel. Btw not an issue at all that the toppings were on the side. It was 10/10 the best I’ve ever had. Came with the right amount of everything so if you wanted more or less, it was up to you. Ofc onion, tomato and capers. Suggest with jalapeño cheddar and scallion CC. Cant wait to show my sister this place. I know she’d love it too.“

“Great front cashier. He was handling orders and calling for oven to be fixed. Pleasant through it all.
My order was made to perfection. It seemed low on help,? the store front a bit messy. Two men with “bruger bagel” shirts sitting at front tables on their phones. Wasn’t a goog look. Over all was good“

“Honey cinnamon iced coffee + cherry-ginger scone is my favorite treat breakfast when i’m in the north end for doctors appointments!“

“I have been going to Bagels Best since I was a kid with my grandfather every morning after I slept over. They have had the best bagels by a long shot and I have traveled across the state to get their bagels, breakfast bagel, and smoked salmon which is spectacular! Such great food in a great establishment run by amazing people who care about their customers. Highly recommended!!“

“If you're looking for the most delicious breakfast sandwich that you've ever had in the world ??? come here!!!!??????
I had bacon,egg and cheese and sausage egg and cheese!!!! Delectimo!!!!???????

Note; Hours 4 am- 12pm m-f - 4am- 1pm ss“

“I absolutely love this place! They have the best donuts and breakfast sandwiches, but aside from that I have never had a bad cup of coffee! I’ve only been coming here a couple times a week for the past two months and this morning I walked in and the girl behind the counter saw me coming and had my coffee made before I even got to the register. Amazing customer service!“

“The greatest place to start your day.“

“Best butterbeer latte in the world!“

“A hidden neighborhood gem we discovered while visiting Boston this past weekend. Our hotel was situated in a bit of a no-man’s land that made it difficult to do our usual walking to find good coffee in the AM but I’m glad we persisted. I found the Black Sheep Market after a refusal for settling for DD coffee. This spot was a brisk 10 min walk from our hotel- we got there shortly after doors opened on Sunday and while coffee drew us in we quickly discovered their incredibly solid selection of store made donuts and baked goods. I am going to be dreaming about the Boston Creme donut I left with for some time. Nothing better on the planet when it comes to donuts than that one right there. My husband ordered a cinnamon and sugar donut which he exclaimed melted in his mouth, and for our son who had been studying French- a chocolate croissant- delectable! The coffee - the reason we went at all- was hot, fresh, and delicious. Also warmed our hands on the cold walk back to the hotel for a bonus! The shop itself offered a wide variety of other goods - which we didn’t need that particular morning, but I’d love to have just around the corner if I lived in this Cambridge area neighborhood.
Thanks for a great cup of coffee, excellent service and a most memorable donut!“

“I had the best experience here! I was invited in to try some of their food, and everything was seriously so good. The bagels were fresh and delicious, and everyone working there was incredibly kind and welcoming. Such a great spot and definitely somewhere I’d come back to!“

“Ordered a hot shaved pastrami with Swiss cheese on a lightly toasted with butter everything bagel. Sooo good!!! Made fresh. The girl working the counter was super patient as I figured out what I wanted. Will go back again. Framingham location.“

“Every once and awhile you come across a business that has it all - an outstanding product, genuinely wonderful people and an approach to customer service that restores your faith in humanity. Cafe Fresh Bagel delivers on all of those fronts. The bagels are superb and the variety, freshness and flavor of the wares on display is unsurpassed. The people who run the establishment are the kind of individuals that serve as the epitome of what entrepreneurs should be - hardworking, dedicated and thoughtful. Honestly, I couldn’t imagine going anywhere else for my bagels…!“

“I recommend this location for their bagels, but NEVER buy a gift card for someone who would use this location. They do not take them. Corporate says that because this is a licensed store, they can choose not to....buyer beware for here and ANY location that is licensed on a college campus, airport or mall. They apologized and have only a handful of locations in the USA that will take a gift card. 😢“

“Finagle A Bagel is a Boston breakfast institution that has been doing its thing for decades, and for a quick, no-fuss morning stop in Back Bay it fills that role reliably. The two-story space with outdoor seating gives it more breathing room than most spots in the area, and the upstairs seating is a good option when the weather is not cooperating and you want somewhere to sit and eat without rushing.

The bagels are the foundation and they hold up well as a vehicle for everything built on top of them, with the everything bagel being the standout in the lineup. The egg and cheese sandwiches are the move for a proper breakfast, with a generous amount of meat and a combination that comes together cleanly on a toasted bagel. The bacon, egg, and cheddar on a plain toasted bagel is a reliable build that covers all the bases without overcomplicating things.

Where expectations need calibrating is on the bagel itself. The texture leans softer than a specialty bagel shop, even when toasted, and the chew and crust that define a great bagel are not quite there. For a quick and affordable breakfast near Back Bay it works well, but it is a different experience than a dedicated bagel spot with freshly made dough.

Service is fast and efficient and the value is strong for the neighborhood. As a convenient morning stop before heading into the day, Finagle A Bagel delivers exactly what it promises.“