Hot Bagel Bakery
67 Monmouth Rd # 2, Oakhurst
(732) 870-6262
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Hands down the worst excuse for a bagel shop I’ve ever stepped into. They shut down early whenever they feel like it — imagine driving out of your way only to find the lights off and doors locked. Total clown operation. And when they are open, prepare to get robbed: $2.50 just to spread a paper-thin smear of butter on a bagel that already costs $1.50–$2.00. That’s not customer service, that’s extortion. The staff act like doing their job is a burden, the vibe is depressing, and the food is nothing special. This place doesn’t deserve to exist in a town with real bakeries and real bagels. Avoid at all costs — they’ve officially lost me forever.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Asked for light cream cheese. Put 1lb of extra cream cheese on instead. Cash only, no grill, bagels were fine.
I called to order 100 bagels for the morning of my wedding. Individual who answered the phone was incredibly rude about it, saying “absolutely not, no way” before I finished speaking and insisting I could “stop by and hope they had bagels for me”.
It’s fine to not take orders in advance, but you can handle that with a little grace. Jeez.
Service: 1
Great bagels, but cash only, which is a little annoying
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
this is parrot approved
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best bagels around since 1979
Today was the first time I went and it was very underwhelming. The service was not good. Employees has attitude problems. Bagels are not all that great. If you are only going to do bagels and spreads I don't see why it isn't better. First and last time
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Can’t name a better bagel
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best bagels in nj!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fresh-made warm and wonderful bagels, they really hit the spot on this chilly morning!
The jalapeno cream cheese was especially nice to have on the egg everything bagel. 🤤
Our work-dog was also vying for a bite of his own. 😁
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Everything Egg Bagel with Cream Cheese
Restaurantji Recommends
This is my favorite bagel spot in all of New Jersey! My recommendation for anyone is to buy any bagel of your choice and a container of cream cheese—they have so many flavors to choose from. Then, take it home, toast the bagel, and spread as much cream cheese as you’d like. That’s my recommendation!
My absolute favorite (and their top bagel) is the “egg everything bagel.” It’s SO heavenly!!
I took off one star for a few reasons: it’s cash only, their toasting and cream cheese aren’t consistent (which is why I recommend doing it yourself at home), and they once gave me the wrong bagel—I asked for an egg everything, but they gave me a plain everything bagel. Unfortunately, I didn’t check the bag until I got home :( That was on me for not checking.
Still, their bagels and cream cheese are excellent quality!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Everything Egg Bagel with Cream Cheese
I used to come here all the time now and will never come back. I called ahead and ordered a bag of bagels just before closing, they said no problem. pulled up and they open the door to tell me they were closed and not selling anymore. Wish they had said so on the phone before I raced over.
Best bagels in NJ, possibly anywhere in the world. 99% of bagels out there are just bread in the shape of a bagel whereas these are perfect bagels. 5 stars for sure.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Everything Egg Bagel with Cream Cheese
Kid-friendliness: I have ordered Practically Every Bagel in the Shop for all reasons. I have gotten the Mini’s in Bulk for My Grans. I Especially like the Pumpkin Bagels and so do my Adult Children! The Best Bagels!!!!
Presently I need to order the Minis!
Pretty good bagels
FOOD - the food here is limited but the bagels are pretty good, better than a lot of places around this area but not the best. Did not try the muffins
MENU - menu is limited to just basically bagels or bagels with cream cheese. NO sandwiches here
SERVICE - friendly local place, somewhat busy but very quick service because most orders just getting bagels
Atmosphere/location - local homemade vibe. Small place only for takeout.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
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