Bobbys Bagel Cafe (Oakton Chesapeake Cafe)

Very disappointing! This was my second time here and I don’t think I’ll be back. I ordered the NOVA lox and right away I noticed it had an odd smell. The first time I had it it was great so I thought I was over thinking it this time but nope! The fishy smell was so strong and stinky I couldn’t even finish it and the hash brown just isn’t good. I got a stomach ache within minutes of eating the food :/

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

Foods great and the employees churn orders out quickly and effectively. Don't go in expecting world-class customer service, that's not what this place is about. They're pretty apathetic about how you're day is going or any fru-fru bootlicking- you place your order and like two seconds later it's out and it's delicious.

Ordering was awkward and difficult. The cashier spoke extremely softly and I could not understand her. And the person who announced the order numbers did the same, speaking quickly such that I could not understand what anybody was saying. The food was fine.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 2

Pretty decent bagels! NY style vibe and tasty- gets the job done! They get really busy so I’d order ahead

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

First time here. It's 11:20 on a Saturday and the line was to the door. The store layout is completely wrong. Took 25 minutes to order and get our food. But the bagels we got were good and the counter service was friendly.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Had a nova lox bagel and egg with American cheese bagel, both on pumpernickel. Bagel quality was okay, nothing special. I specifically asked for no red onions on the salmon bagel and they ignored that request. Likely won't be coming back.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

they didn't have the baked hair special :(

I don’t believe they actually make gluten free bagels.
I have tried to come to this location and their others multiple times - and they have never actually had the gluten free bagels. Even if ordering online and it says they are available, they always say they’re “out” of them, regardless of the time of day.

It’s fine, the bagels could have more chew but they were good. The frappe was way too thick and not coffee enough. I am interested in their platters, but another time.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

I recently tried the Nova Lox (Open Face) bagel from Bobby’s Bagel Cafe, and it was excellent! The ingredients were incredibly fresh—the lox had the perfect texture, and the combination with the cream cheese, red onions, and capers was spot on. The bagel itself was nicely toasted, balancing the flavors and adding the right amount of crunch.

You can tell they put effort into the quality of the ingredients, making the entire experience more enjoyable. Highly recommend this bagel if you’re a fan of lox—it’s a fresh, flavorful, and satisfying choice!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Nova Lox and Cream Cheese on Everything Bagel

Smells terrible and desperately needs a ventilation fan. Flies buzzing around restaurant. Bathroom has a giant hole in the floor. Gross.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 2

Great place for a morning or early afternoon bite.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Egg Sandwich

Best hazelnut coffee I've ever had. Perfectly smooth. Almost like icecream only perfectly warm.

Surprised to see this place. Big space inside. Some bagel types and flavors is never seen before. Mine had a bacon topping. Definitely not kosher! $2.49 for 6 day old bagels. Good deal. My breakfast sandwich was great. I'll definitely be back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Egg Sandwich

Nice vegetarian and vegan options. For example, for around $9 you get a thick impossible patty, a large fried egg, and a decent sized bagel. The cashew spread one was less expensive. Bagels are the crispy outside (at least when toasted) soft inside kind, not the chewy inside kind. It more like the style in the Prague airport restaurant than in Brooklyn. I know tastes vary; select accordingly. Staff was friendly and efficient. It's a large storefront and it was pleasant to grab a bite there.