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“best bagel I've ever had!!!“
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“Superb vegan deli experience!“
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“I have been going to this establishment since I was a young child and its food is great. If you are looking to try out a new place to eat, I would definitely eat here. Their large selection of bagels, breakfast items and coffee drinks is great. The wait time for your order are a little longer however the food is well worth it.“
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“courtesy and expediency are present. Support your local businesses here in Portland“
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“Amazing pastries and cakes. Love this spot!!“
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“Slowbomb is on my regular rotation because they have great coffee and they know what to do with it. The breakfast sandwich menu makes this place a one stop shop in the morning. You can text your sandwich order in ahead of time to make your stop more efficient as well. Cookies and pup cups too!“
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“This is exactly what I needed for breakfast this morning! We got a tea, mocha, egg and cheese on a jalapeno bagel, and a pistachio rose croissant. A must try place if you want a comfortable and calm breakfast with good food and great vibes. We got a birthday cake macaroon and walnut chocolate chips cookie to go which were also yummy!“
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“Even though I travel the world touring with "my" artists, this was my first time in Portland, Oregon. Our friends booked us a personal guide (Adam Thorn Smith, highly recommended! ) who showed us around and made Yelp even sent us a message on the day like "wow - you know how to explore all hot spots on one day". So after the Japanese and Rose gardens, we took a first bite here at Henry Higgins, which was very good. I liked the ambiance, and the lady at the checkout was nice - just as you would expect from a place you go to ;-) I prefer places with tableside service - but we loved everything we had - and yes, I would even use the word great for their bagels. I will not understand, though, why my breakfast sandwich with a toasted bagel, cheese, egg, and meat and a small bag of chips was cheaper than my wife's same bagel with cream cheese and egg salad (no chips, no cheese, no meat). I generally also have a problem when places do not offer any service but take my order and make me pick up (= "over the counter-service" only), suggesting to tip the same amount as if I were in a full-service restaurant, particularly when they had charged restaurant prices in the first place ($6 for a coffee, $11 for a regular, toasted bagel with cream cheese and egg salad). Again, we liked the place, even loved the bagels, would come back - but to rate five out of five stars, "surprises" would have to be on the positive rather than negative side.“
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“Even though I travel the world touring with "my" artists, this was my first time in Portland, Oregon. Our friends booked us a personal guide (Adam Thorn Smith, highly recommended! ) who showed us around and made Yelp even sent us a message on the day like "wow - you know how to explore all hot spots on one day". So after the Japanese and Rose gardens, we took a first bite here at Henry Higgins, which was very good. I liked the ambiance, and the lady at the checkout was nice - just as you would expect from a place you go to ;-) I prefer places with tableside service - but we loved everything we had - and yes, I would even use the word great for their bagels. I will not understand, though, why my breakfast sandwich with a toasted bagel, cheese, egg, and meat and a small bag of chips was cheaper than my wife's same bagel with cream cheese and egg salad (no chips, no cheese, no meat). I generally also have a problem when places do not offer any service but take my order and make me pick up (= "over the counter-service" only), suggesting to tip the same amount as if I were in a full-service restaurant, particularly when they had charged restaurant prices in the first place ($6 for a coffee, $11 for a regular, toasted bagel with cream cheese and egg salad). Again, we liked the place, even loved the bagels, would come back - but to rate five out of five stars, "surprises" would have to be on the positive rather than negative side.“
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“We have really enjoyed this coffee every morning! Breakfast choices are great too! Easy to get to. Yumm!!“
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“Please support this great local coffee shop!“
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“Excellent Service. Friendly staff.“
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“From the photos, the bagels looked a little different, and I was nearby, so I had to try one. I like how it was less dense, yet had a crisp exterior. I tried the salt, and love salt, but it was almost too much salt. The salt is embedded in a way that it's not easy to wipe off. Ok, been eating in my car outside. Have to go in to get some other types to take home and share with the family to try.“
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“The only powdered chocolate cream donuts anywhere in town (and I've checked), just the way Winchell's used to make them: absolute perfection! The other donuts are incredible, too, but the powdered with the poof of chocolate icing is my go-to 4 LIFE! When my husband and I journey 25+ miles to a Sesame Donuts and our box of donuts is in our car, I may spontaneously serenade my donuts. They're THAT GOOD! 🎵 "Oooh, chocolate poopers, you are the best donut in the world!" 🎵 😄“
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“Bialy Bird was so good. I got the okonomiyaki bialy with the seasonal spread and greens, and it was perfect. The bialy itself was delicious, and the spread was rich and creamy, with the greens adding a nice freshness and balance.
My friend got the same bialy as a breakfast sandwich, and it was also so good. It had a ton of greens on it, which I loved. I’m always happy to see a breakfast sandwich that doesn’t skimp on the vegetables. It made the whole thing feel fresh and satisfying without being too heavy.
We also had a couple of lattes, and they were excellent. It was such a great breakfast stop. The food felt creative and thoughtful. It was very similar to a bagel, but different. I definitely recommend it if you’re looking for a great, fast breakfast in Portland.“
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“A fantastic spot if you want a delicious, hot bagel on the go! They have an amazing variety of options, and the taste is seriously good. Plus, the service is incredibly fast with basically no wait time.
The only thing to keep in mind is that the portion sizes are just okay—if you are arriving pretty hungry, I’d definitely suggest ordering at least two bagels to fill up. Overall, a great, efficient breakfast spot!“
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“I've been coming here since they opened around February/March of 2025. Quite literally some of the best bagels I've had. They are sourdough bagels, so not as chewy as bagels you might be used to... Especially when toasted (which is their default). I get scrambled egg and sausage on a garlic bagel.
The biscuits they have at this location are phenomenal and I hope they continue to make them. We came in today and there weren't any :(
Most of the staff that started at this location in 2025 are still there. This is something you don't normally see nowadays. When staff sticks around and works together for as long as these folks have, you know they have a great team and it really shows.
I really miss the local art on the walls at this location and hope they can work to bring some of it back.
Thanks for being a great breakfast spot for us for the last year and half!“
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“Even though I travel the world touring with "my" artists, this was my first time in Portland, Oregon. Our friends booked us a personal guide (Adam Thorn Smith, highly recommended! ) who showed us around and made Yelp even sent us a message on the day like "wow - you know how to explore all hot spots on one day". So after the Japanese and Rose gardens, we took a first bite here at Henry Higgins, which was very good. I liked the ambiance, and the lady at the checkout was nice - just as you would expect from a place you go to ;-) I prefer places with tableside service - but we loved everything we had - and yes, I would even use the word great for their bagels. I will not understand, though, why my breakfast sandwich with a toasted bagel, cheese, egg, and meat and a small bag of chips was cheaper than my wife's same bagel with cream cheese and egg salad (no chips, no cheese, no meat). I generally also have a problem when places do not offer any service but take my order and make me pick up (= "over the counter-service" only), suggesting to tip the same amount as if I were in a full-service restaurant, particularly when they had charged restaurant prices in the first place ($6 for a coffee, $11 for a regular, toasted bagel with cream cheese and egg salad). Again, we liked the place, even loved the bagels, would come back - but to rate five out of five stars, "surprises" would have to be on the positive rather than negative side.“
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“Great place, nice ambience. Service was awesome. Appetizers and salad came out quickly. Pizza came out right as we finished then up. Pizza was cooked perfectly and the toppings were generous. It's a bit on the spendy side, but I highly recommend this place. 👍“
“Delicious, tasty sandwiches made to order. Very friendly counter staff. I was looking for a sandwich shop and stumbled on Rose City Sandwich Co in Sellwood. We have ordered from here several times now and have always loved the food. Thank you!!“
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“Fun seasonal flavor, great latte and great food recommendation! Def check it out 😊“
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“I've come here a couple times in between work and school for a quick bite, and I love this place! The staff are nice, the service is fast, and the food is delicious! I like breakfast bagels the best -- but jalapeño bagels are a must! And the energy spritz is a great midday pick-me-up. All in all, 5 stars from me.“
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“Fresh ingredients, friendly service.“
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“Great bagels, and the employees absolutely hold it down despite clearly not being set up for success by management. Lou especially is always super kind. They are constantly slammed with online orders in the morning, just in my 30 second interaction this morning taking my order they got two new ones. Should definitely set some limits on those… creating an environment where customers walk in angry just stressing the employees out. I’ve been there and it’s not fun to work at a place like that. Hopefully management decided to prioritize in person ordering.“
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“Great place for breakfast if you’re in or around oregon“
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“By far my favorite coffee in Portland. They are so nice and there’s homemade tamales and the coffee is strong and flavorful. They knock the trendy coffee shops right out of the water. I literally count down the weekend until Monday when they open for the “
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“A great neiguborhood coffee hangout to watch people and dogs! The staff is friendly and fast!“
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“Awesome customer experience and best district 😉“
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“today is my birthday and I was looking for a place to eat. the name stuck out so I went and tried it. omg the food was absolutely incredible. great employees. will definitely return“
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“I absolutely love the atmosphere & staff here, they're always the best, super friendly, & make the best coffee! Defos my favorite place to read, update my Goodreads page, & chill out before heading to work, & even in my worst moods a trip to Spielman's always makes me feel better! :3“
“Unsure if this is the one inside of Portland State but leaving a review like it is anyways.
The vibe here is always great, the service is always good, the bagels are fantastic. I go here every morning shift I have down by the school! The people working here are very pleasant.“
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“Good food- has Greek Fries and Lamb Gyro. Very good! Great portions. Live music tonight for the porch fest, which was nice. Had. Tangerine Dream cider which was super tasty and refreshing.“
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“Wow! I am so glad I stopped in here. I have heard from many people this was the place to go! I'm so glad I was finally able to stop in. I really like the atmosphere. A two story coffee shop is a rare find. I like the decor with friendly staff. The coffee is soo good and the avocado toast is delicious! Way to go Big River Coffee! I'm sooo glad to have found you!“
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“This trip was different in a good way. Usually the smear is the problem area, not enough cream cheese, this it was exactly right, not to little, not too much.... Toasted just right. It was a great bagel and cream cheese! If I was to complain about anything it would have been the wait, however there were several people ahead of me and it was well worth the wait. Additionally my wife liked the coffee so much I bought a bag of coffee beans for her morning coffee.“
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“My go-to bagel shop in town! The bagels are so good and made with sourdough, which gives them a slightly different texture than traditional NY bagels, but honestly, I prefer it this way. I usually order the Uncle Sal or Willamette sandwich on an everything bagel or the jalapeño cheddar (AMAZING). Super chill atmosphere, friendly staff, and always a great experience. A must-try!“
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“what is there not to love about countless incredibly beautiful women all around 😍“