Bagels Restaurants near Manalapan, NJ

“I went to work with my husband one day. We stopped at this bagel shop, Tommy's Bagels! For breakfast! He ran in as I waited in the truck. Before running into order, he told me that this bagel shop was one of his favorites. And that it was very popular. Waiting inside, he must have waited in line for almost 20-25 minutes. I can understand a breakfast place being busy in the am before the work day begins. But half an hour, I believe is a bit much! I will say, this bagel was amazing! ? ? ? They slapped on the cream cheese, just how I like it! It was overall well worth the wait in my opinion. If you're in a rush in the morning, maybe before stopping by Tommy's Bagels, leave your house a bit earlier. That would be my solution. Or possibly, I went and ordered on one of their busiest days, and it's not always like that. Just keep that in the back of your mind. Because it is so so worth it! The bagel was delicious!“

“By far best bagel in the area. Would give 5 stars but knocked off one for the customer service. The two ladies there working had zero personality and seemed like they just hate life. I got maybe 3 words out of the lady. All I got was a “Next” when it was my turn to order, didn’t even ask me what I wanted and then I was told the price and got no response to me saying thank you and have a good day. I came in the store saying good morning and thank you after I placed my order so I don’t get the lack of common courtesy and simple conversation. Would I go back….I would for the delicious bagel, but if I get that kind of interaction again it might not be worth it after that.“

“Best bagels. It's a small cozy place. It looks shabby but don't let that fool you. It makes the best bagels in the entire area. They are made to perfection, crispy on the outside and soft on inside. I think they must have a OG recipe for bagels lol. Must try.“

“great place to stop for breakfast!! bagels are excellent and so are the breakfast sandwiches and everything that they have is good..... and the owner is very nice..“

“Great bagels!!!! Great service too!!“

“Absolutely blown away by this place! The breakfast sandwiches here are next-level—perfectly cooked eggs, melty cheese, and fresh, flavorful ingredients all stacked on the softest, most delicious bread. Every bite was amazing.

But what really stood out was the kindness of the staff. Not only were they super friendly and welcoming, they even gave us a free bagel to try—just because! And wow, that bagel was incredible—chewy, fresh, and full of flavor. You can tell they really care about their food and their customers.

This spot has officially become my new go-to for breakfast. Highly recommend!“

“We stopped by our cousins bagel shop today for the first time. Incredibly delicious light and airy Bagels. The Calabria, rosemary olive oil?and jalapeño bagels are to die for. Best of luck in the store. My suggestion is that everyone go there and try some.“

“yummy. great service reasonably priced tasty food“

“Great service, kind workers and good prices! Sandwiches were delicious!“

“Only place that makes fresh delicious bialys. Bagels are good too!“

“Friendliest staff! Amazing customer service. Highly recommend“

“Price was great. Service was awesome. Taste of the food was excellent. Highly recommend.“

“The only place we'll go. Very high quality product and a great atmosphere. They know their customers names and orders, and always greet new folks with a smile and great service. Their food is always fresh, always great. Our week isn't complete without stopping in to grab breakfast and see their wonderful staff.“

“Such a nice owner! Affordable prices unlike the mainstream businesses. Fast and kind service.“

“first time customer today. and surely not the last time I'll be going. great bagels for a great price of quality food. staff is extremely friendly. if you like mini bagels this is the spot!“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bagel Factory Cafe in Matawan is hands down one of the best spots around. The bagels are always fresh, the coffee is perfect, and the whole place has such a welcoming vibe. What really stood out was the amazing service—Ameel took great care of us, making sure everything was exactly how we wanted. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind, he made the experience even better. Definitely my go-to cafe from now on!“

“I was so so excited to try this place. I got a blueberry muffin , an Elvis a club and a cookie and breakfast sandwich. I got my order and they made my club wrong so made it again and it was wrong so ill im waiting bored bc its been about 20 minutes I noticed they forgot my elvis also judt a sorry nothing never again. it was over $50“

“The bagels were just as they are supposed to be - crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. We got a dozen to bring back to NH with us because they were that good. Service was friendly and fast. I'd go again if I'm ever in the area.“

“I love this people they are so nice, friendly and the store is very very very clean definitely I’ll come back And I’ll recommend it for everyone“

“Great customer service..!! Excellent food.!! Had chicken sandwich coffee and a bagel. Everything was great 👍🏻 Highly recommended.“

“I always look for bagel places when I am roaming the state of NJ. There is good parking out front of the store. Getting in and out from the highway is a bit tricky. I went at lunchtime so it was not super busy. Odd setup inside makes it hard to order. Service was good. The bagel was very good.“

“$3 Nonsense fees when you order online for pickup. For a $13.75 order, I am charged an extra $3 or so. Why am I penalized for choosing NOT to phone in? Most restaurants view phone-in calls as costly and occupying staff time. It's my fault for not noticing before I placed the order. I used the website Preferred By Business, which is usually their POS vendor site, which should have the lowest expense for the shop. Lesson learned, call in your order. Side note, their breakfast sandwich has 2 thin slices of pork roll and 1 slice of cheese. It was pathetic. Bagel was fine.“

“Recently checked out Joe’s Bagel and Grill in Robertsville, NJ—and honestly, I’m confused by all the hate. Yeah, I saw the reviews complaining about pricing, gluten-free “gouging,” and service, but that wasn’t our experience at all.

We tried the gluten-free options since my partner needs them, and everything was solid. Staff were super friendly—smiling, helpful, just genuinely nice people. I went back-to-back on Friday and Saturday, no issues either time. Food was great, service was fast, and the vibe was good.

Sure, like anyone, I’d love for life to be cheaper—but I actually think the pricing here is fair for the area and the quality. It’s a bagel shop, not a mortgage payment. People in these reviews need to chill.“

“Perfect choice for my son's wedding morning!! The breakfast wraps were outstanding!! Everyone raved about them! Bagels are delicious! Mo was very accommodating and professional! I highly recommend their catering services, I've used them a couple if times and it's always a hit. Thank you Mo.“

“I just had the grilled French toast bagel. It is the best little breakfast treat! The bagels here are top tier!!“

“Been coming here for years. All around service is impeccable and food is tasty. A solid choice for breakfast and lunch. Try it out“

“The light chicken salad is AMAZING!!!!!!!“

“We went ABC hoping for some authentic bagels (they now close at 2pm btw). The bagels were really good (like bagels are supposed to be…dense and chewy not bread shaped into o’s) and the ladies behind the counter could both have been nicer! Worth a visit!! We ate some there and took a dozen to-go too!“

“I think that the bagels here are really my favorite bagels in all of NJ. The insides are thick and fluffy, while the outside is slightly crisp, just like a bagel should be. Usually I get a half dozen and an egg and cheese on a bagel to-go. They also have really nice flavored cream cheese.“

“We (The Villages) catered corned beef sandwiches for St. Paddy's Day Dance last week. Everything was delicious & fresh! Can't wait till next years party! Thank you Terrace Bagels Freehold!“

“Hands down one of the best breakfast sandwhiches I've had in a long time. Yum“

“Manager is very honest....i left by credit card and i came back after 5 days and i got it back...friendly.people....very good vibes! 5 star...“

“I was so so excited to try this place. I got a blueberry muffin , an Elvis a club and a cookie and breakfast sandwich. I got my order and they made my club wrong so made it again and it was wrong so ill im waiting bored bc its been about 20 minutes I noticed they forgot my elvis also judt a sorry nothing never again. it was over $50“