Manhattan Bagel

Checked out Manhattan bagel for the first time today. Coming from NY, I have a high standard for bagels and got used to having some of the best ones from the city. We tried a Santa Fe bagel sandwich, a Garden Egg with avocado, a strawberry cream cheese strudel and a cinnamon crumb muffin all for the first time. The Santa Fe is grilled egg white, Turkey sausage, cheddar, roasted tomato salsa and jalapeño salsa cream cheese on an warm Asiago thin bagel. This is a hefty sandwich, lots of ingredients and because of the jalapeño salsa, there is a little kick to it. It’s a bit messy because of the salsas/cream cheese so beware, but tastes pretty good and would probably order it again. You can swap out the bagel which I had thought of doing initially, but glad I didn’t because I think it would have been too much. The Garden Egg White has egg whites, avocado and tomato spread on an everything bagel which we swapped out for a jalapeño cheddar bagel. It was a good breakfast sandwich, one consideration would be to add in some meat if that’s something you’re wanting. The actual bagel is think and soft and warm, which we loved. The strawberry and cream cheese strudel was delicately sweet, a very light hint of strawberry and cream cheese with sugar dusted on the strudel pastry. It would be awesome if it was warmed up just a tad bit. I wasn’t a big fan of the cinnamon crumb muffin personally but the hubby really liked it. And I think it would go well warmed up with a cup of hot coffee. There are a lot of good options on the menu with variety (including lunch!). Fast and friendly service, and there are catering options. Will be back to try out other bagels and sandwiches!

Love this location. Great owner - my only knock is on Manhattan bagel as a franchise. Like so many franchise food businesses, the quality of ingredients was cut so severely compared to the old meats and eggs, that it is a sin. And this location makes amazing sandwiches- the critique is on manhattan bagel as a franchise. Really would be more profitable (would have retained more loyal regulars) if they didn't take several steps down in quality. This location is A+ compared to others and I still frequent this spot weekly. Owner is truly a great guy

I know COVID has been a problem for everyone, especially the food industry. But this place has been going downhill. My wife always grabs me an Asiago bagel when she's there, because she knows that's my favorite. The one I pulled out of the bag this morning was a joke. It was clearly under-cooked. It was 2/3 it's normal size (being generous here) and it had 5 finger-sized impressions on the bottom side. Not sure if that was from not being baked enough, but it was pathetic enough to prompt this review. And it's not the first time. I would have been embarrassed to put this in a customer's bag. EDIT (5/5/22): I've revised my review from 2 to 4 stars. Last couple of trips have been a vast improvement. My original comments stand, because things happened that way. But improvement should be acknowledged.

On a weekend morning, you won't be rushed to order or eat, the coffee will be fresh - maybe, and you might not get a smile either. The pumpkin muffin was diabetically delicious, but the autumn coffee could use some bark (I mean bite!). Used my coupon, saved a little benjamins, but I'll stick with my DK or WAWA during $1 coffee days.

Staff does their best to please customers. If something is wrong with your order you can kindly tell them and they will fix you up in no time. It does get really busy at times therefore, if you are in a rush it is best that you call in your order. The quality of the food is of the best ingredients/brands and made fresh to order. Bagels are toasted upon request.