Asa provides an essential service for the community/world by making the best dang bagels. Dare I say they’re better than a classic NJ/NYC bagel? I am so grateful for all that this lil bakery does, from their incredible lox to masking up. Ask for extra schmear, it’s worth the $1. The Cinnamon rugelach is perfect. Don’t sleep on Asa’s!
Dietary restrictions: No pork
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lox Sandwhich on Bagel or Bialy with Choice of Cream Cheese, Everything Bagel
Hans Harlane
Best bagels!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bagel or Bialy with Dill Scallion Creamcheese or Seasonal Creamcheese, Everything Bagel
Bethany Burzynski
Still masking
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bagel or Bialy with Vegan Cream Cheese, Lox Sandwhich Choice Of, Everything Bagel
Rachel Quast
This is my fave bagel shop hands down. But seriously, the last few months have been bleak with the amount of cream cheese you get. If it’s an extra $1, and the bagel is already expensive, it just doesn’t seem worth it anymore.
Pavz Tomek
Bread & bagel good, people bad, atmosphere bad. Young woman who took my order was very unwelcoming, like pretend to smile or be nice. First time and last time in this place. I asked about their mask policy and why. It’s almost 2025, there is no more pandemic. Can’t eat tables inside cause of “Covid 19”. I give them props for still being in business though.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Aaron Johnson
Great bagels
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bryan P
I have been to Asa's twice, and as much as it pains me to say this, today was my last time.
The good: Asa's bagels are coated well and have great flavor. I've had several, but by far the everything bagel is the best because it is generously coated and well balanced between the garlic, poppyseed, etc. Also, the cream cheeses are great! Fresh and mixed in house. Staff is nice.
The bad: Closed dining room. Like many people, I have taken covid precautions very seriously over the last few years. Vaccines, masks, social distancing, and all the rest. BUT, let's be real folks...It's 2024.. The public health authority says that masks are no longer needed in the Twin Cities. So, I do find it a bit inconvenient that they require masks, do not have good seating space, or any sit down service. That kind of leads me into another gripe; Why the tipping screen? During covid times when restaurants transitioned to take-out only, many kept their tip options to help pay staff. Which I totally understood such temporary measures. However, it has been 4 years guys; Autotipping should not be expected for counter service, which your restaurant now falls into. Please pay your employees a fair wage and charge the customers accordingly.
Now, the UGLY: All of what I've written above I would ordinarily dismiss as not a big deal. I would not even consider any of these aforementioned problems if not for this one issue... This restaurant does not use enough cream cheese in their bagels. Simply, not enough cheese. FOLKS, look at my photo and judge for yourself.
It is 8:30 pm and I sit here, hours later, reeling internally at the bagel I got this morning. What could have been an absolute masterpiece of a bagel, capable of rivaling NYC, was resigned to just another sad attempt at gourmet. Asa's bakery, why are you going to invest so much effort into your bagels, your flavors, your staff, etc. but to skimp on something so basic? Laughable. I've read other people's reviews, and your lack of cream cheese seems to be an ongoing issue.
Please for the love of God, respect the schmear! I've been told the owner is from NYC, but apparently they forgot how to apply cream cheese.
Some will say this review is too brutal, but many will say your respect for the schmear is absent. ($8 for this bagel)
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Everything Bagel
Abigail Riggle
I moved recently from San Antonio, TX (which is not one of the big bagel capitals of the US, but we had a lovely local bagel shop that I went to often). It's so nice to have Asa's in the neighborhood! I ordered a bialy with cream cheese, a plain bagel for my partner, a cold brew coffee, and a loaf of everyday sourdough. I'm especially excited about the sourdough. Both of the staff members I interacted with were friendly and helpful. I've noticed a lot of bakeries tend to have bad coffee, so it was awesome that the coffee here was good, and they have a self serve coffee station with creamers, including oat milk, and syrup to doctor your drink up yourself. They also have a vegan veggie cream cheese at the moment, which I thought was thoughtful. I really appreciate that Asa's cares about the safety of our community, and I am always happy to mask, and I will note that they also have masks at the shop for anyone who needs one. :)
Recommended dishes: Bagel or Bialy with Plain Cream Cheese or Butter, Bagel or Bialy with Dill Scallion Creamcheese or Seasonal Creamcheese
Recommended dishes: Deli Pumpernickel, Smoked Whitefish Salad Sandwich on Bagel or Bialy, Everything Bagel
MS R
Absolutely the best bagels you can get in the twin cities. Not for people who only eat chocolate chip or blueberry bagels. The seasonal cream cheeses and scones are also fantastic. And don’t get me started on the amazing breads they have. My freezer is full of their breads because they’re just so good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seed Bread, Bagel or Bialy with Plain Cream Cheese or Butter, Everything Bagel
Umme Raya
Very poor customer service. No smiles, no thank you. Bagels were mid. My daughter did not even want to go back in the store to ask for napkins, we felt very uncomfortable with the vibe in the store. I would not recommend any one to start their day with that kind of service and food.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Kris Brenner-Adam
Asa’s has the best bagels. As someone who grew up on the east coast and could get good bagels at a number of places in my home town, Asa’s blows the all out of the water. Seeds on both sides the way a bagel is meant to be, creative and tangy cream cheese flavors. Provisions that you can’t find in other places in the metro from pickles to tinned fish, and kind staff who are helpful and will answer any questions you have. The breads are amazing, make sure to go in on different days to try the entire rotating menu. We love Asa’s and can’t believe it took this long to write a review.
Asa provides an essential service for the community/world by making the best dang bagels. Dare I say they’re better than a classic NJ/NYC bagel? I am so grateful for all that this lil bakery does, from their incredible lox to masking up. Ask for extra schmear, it’s worth the $1. The Cinnamon rugelach is perfect. Don’t sleep on Asa’s!
Dietary restrictions: No pork
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lox Sandwhich on Bagel or Bialy with Choice of Cream Cheese, Everything Bagel
Best bagels!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bagel or Bialy with Dill Scallion Creamcheese or Seasonal Creamcheese, Everything Bagel
Still masking
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bagel or Bialy with Vegan Cream Cheese, Lox Sandwhich Choice Of, Everything Bagel
This is my fave bagel shop hands down. But seriously, the last few months have been bleak with the amount of cream cheese you get. If it’s an extra $1, and the bagel is already expensive, it just doesn’t seem worth it anymore.
Bread & bagel good, people bad, atmosphere bad. Young woman who took my order was very unwelcoming, like pretend to smile or be nice. First time and last time in this place. I asked about their mask policy and why. It’s almost 2025, there is no more pandemic. Can’t eat tables inside cause of “Covid 19”. I give them props for still being in business though.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Great bagels
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have been to Asa's twice, and as much as it pains me to say this, today was my last time.
The good: Asa's bagels are coated well and have great flavor. I've had several, but by far the everything bagel is the best because it is generously coated and well balanced between the garlic, poppyseed, etc. Also, the cream cheeses are great! Fresh and mixed in house. Staff is nice.
The bad: Closed dining room. Like many people, I have taken covid precautions very seriously over the last few years. Vaccines, masks, social distancing, and all the rest. BUT, let's be real folks...It's 2024.. The public health authority says that masks are no longer needed in the Twin Cities. So, I do find it a bit inconvenient that they require masks, do not have good seating space, or any sit down service. That kind of leads me into another gripe; Why the tipping screen? During covid times when restaurants transitioned to take-out only, many kept their tip options to help pay staff. Which I totally understood such temporary measures. However, it has been 4 years guys; Autotipping should not be expected for counter service, which your restaurant now falls into. Please pay your employees a fair wage and charge the customers accordingly.
Now, the UGLY: All of what I've written above I would ordinarily dismiss as not a big deal. I would not even consider any of these aforementioned problems if not for this one issue... This restaurant does not use enough cream cheese in their bagels. Simply, not enough cheese. FOLKS, look at my photo and judge for yourself.
It is 8:30 pm and I sit here, hours later, reeling internally at the bagel I got this morning. What could have been an absolute masterpiece of a bagel, capable of rivaling NYC, was resigned to just another sad attempt at gourmet. Asa's bakery, why are you going to invest so much effort into your bagels, your flavors, your staff, etc. but to skimp on something so basic? Laughable. I've read other people's reviews, and your lack of cream cheese seems to be an ongoing issue.
Please for the love of God, respect the schmear! I've been told the owner is from NYC, but apparently they forgot how to apply cream cheese.
Some will say this review is too brutal, but many will say your respect for the schmear is absent. ($8 for this bagel)
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Everything Bagel
I moved recently from San Antonio, TX (which is not one of the big bagel capitals of the US, but we had a lovely local bagel shop that I went to often). It's so nice to have Asa's in the neighborhood! I ordered a bialy with cream cheese, a plain bagel for my partner, a cold brew coffee, and a loaf of everyday sourdough. I'm especially excited about the sourdough. Both of the staff members I interacted with were friendly and helpful. I've noticed a lot of bakeries tend to have bad coffee, so it was awesome that the coffee here was good, and they have a self serve coffee station with creamers, including oat milk, and syrup to doctor your drink up yourself. They also have a vegan veggie cream cheese at the moment, which I thought was thoughtful. I really appreciate that Asa's cares about the safety of our community, and I am always happy to mask, and I will note that they also have masks at the shop for anyone who needs one. :)
Recommended dishes: Bagel or Bialy with Plain Cream Cheese or Butter, Bagel or Bialy with Dill Scallion Creamcheese or Seasonal Creamcheese
Extremely rude staff.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Bagel? Best in the Twin Cities.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Best bagels and bread in the area, by far.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Deli Pumpernickel, Smoked Whitefish Salad Sandwich on Bagel or Bialy, Everything Bagel
Absolutely the best bagels you can get in the twin cities. Not for people who only eat chocolate chip or blueberry bagels. The seasonal cream cheeses and scones are also fantastic. And don’t get me started on the amazing breads they have. My freezer is full of their breads because they’re just so good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seed Bread, Bagel or Bialy with Plain Cream Cheese or Butter, Everything Bagel
Very poor customer service. No smiles, no thank you. Bagels were mid. My daughter did not even want to go back in the store to ask for napkins, we felt very uncomfortable with the vibe in the store. I would not recommend any one to start their day with that kind of service and food.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Asa’s has the best bagels. As someone who grew up on the east coast and could get good bagels at a number of places in my home town, Asa’s blows the all out of the water. Seeds on both sides the way a bagel is meant to be, creative and tangy cream cheese flavors. Provisions that you can’t find in other places in the metro from pickles to tinned fish, and kind staff who are helpful and will answer any questions you have. The breads are amazing, make sure to go in on different days to try the entire rotating menu. We love Asa’s and can’t believe it took this long to write a review.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Worthless.
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