5 stars for 5 Borough Bagels If you're looking for a bagel spot with sweet and savory options this is the place! The staff is friendly and the menu has something for everyone. There's plenty of seating and our order came out super quick!! I also ordered a London fog with honey and it was delicious! This spot has been the best spot we've found on our 40+ hour roadtrip! 10/10 would bagel again read more

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Today I visited to get myself a bagel and was slightly disappointed. They used the wrong flavor of cream cheese, so I didn't enjoy my treat like I thought I would. What was even more dramatically different from previous visits was the lack of cleanliness. Only one table was occupied, yet the rest of them were dirty. The floors were not clean and the most offensive issue was the sewer odor in the hallway leading to restrooms. I will try again and hope it was a just a bad day. read more

5 Borough Bagels - Asiago Bagel with Plain Cream Cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clive, Iowa

My husband went on a morning run this past Sunday to grab me one of my latest pregnancy cravings for bagels. I had yet to try this place but it looked promising. It definitely hit the spot! I got the breakfast pepper jack bagel with egg, bacon and cheese and it hit the spot so good. The bacon on the breakfast bagel was probably the best I have had in a breakfast sandwich in a long time crispy and crunchy. Loved it! The cinnamon raisin bagel with honey walnut cream cheese was the best bagel to cream cheese ratio ever. From having lived in the east coast and trying bagels out there I think this is as close to as the bagels out there If not better. The bagel was soft and the cream cheese is perfectly made. I had a plain black brewed coffee with my bagels and I really enjoyed it. Needless to say my pregnancy craving was fulfilled and I will definitely be going back for more. The service was easy you go in and put your order In and they bring it out pretty quick. Highly recommend this place to all bagel lovers out there! read more

5 Borough Bagels - Breakfast bagel with Bacon, Egg & Cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clive, Iowa

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Updated review - 5/5 We are now regular customers of 5 Borough and absolutely love it. Their bagels are fantastic and they sell at one of the local coffee shops too. Breakfast sandwich's are amazing and loaded with cream cheese! The eggs are perfect I've had iced coffee a few more times and the lids still leak, but I just take the lid off and it's fine. Support this local business at their many locations! They have an app now to order ahead and it's easy to use. read more

5 Borough Bagels - Iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clive, Iowa

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Delightful experience! Firstly, super fast delivery of food. Absolutely love the consistency of traveling to every one of these locations! Secondly, service was so great! Everyone was super kind - I wanted a vanilla Carmel drink and the barista was accommodating mixing me up my own concoctions. Truly love visiting and the husband couldn't stop swooning over the lemonade. We love eating here for breakfast stops as this means non-greasy foods and fast delivery. read more

5 Borough Bagels - Bacon, Egg & Cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clive, Iowa

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Wow! This place gets busy on Saturday morning! I did see lots of takeout orders and there is outdoor seating. All were happy with their bagels, cream cheese, and breakfast sandwiches. The coffee is good too- guessing a medium blend. read more

5 Borough Bagels - Sesame bagel w/ cucumber dill cream cheese, raisin cinnamon bagel, bacon egg cheese on everything bagel. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clive, Iowa

The workers were extremely nice too. The food taste so good. The place is very clean. I will for sure be coming here again read more

5 Borough Bagels - This is the best latte iv ever had in my whole life!!! 5 star - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clive, Iowa

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Placing an order for a fresh pepper jack bagel with turkey, cream cheese and spinach was quick, tasteful and well garnished with fresh veggies. As you enter you are welcomed with a cheerful "May I help you?" The small serving area has a few tables for a quick sit down breakfast or lunch order in a clean and pleasant surrounding. Parking is tight, but the prices are reasonable for the portion of trimmings placed on the bagel. A good stop for a simple and no fuss meal. read more

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I've been going to 5 Borough for a while. Their Pepper Jack bagel is very good! Also they give you tons of Cream Cheese. I will say their Breakfast bagels are better than their lunch bagels. read more

Many times have picked up delicious breakfast bagels and they are always consistently delicious fast and efficient to pickup. Folks making em still greet with a nice hello and couldn't be more pleased with a bagel joint. read more

I got a sausage egg and cheese bagel sandwich and it was pretty mid. It was okay but far from anything to write home about. Bagels tasted like just your middle of the road store bought bagels and it would've been pretty easy to make a better sandwich at home. read more

5 Borough Bagels - Sausage egg and cheese bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clive, Iowa

Yup, I'm being super extra with my fave Bagel shop's new sandwich! Looove the new "Chawn-Mi" sandwich with their own special "Sarinade" marinade on the pork and pickled veggies among other deliciousness in it. The only thing missing for me was jalapeños which I remedied myself with some fresh sliced ones stuffed inside. The kiddos still love the blueberry bagels (sadly they ran out of the French Toast ones) but paired with their blueberry, strawberry or veggie cream cheese is the bestttt breakfast, lunch, brunch sandwich. Go get you some! But go tomorrow cause they closed at 2pm. btw their coffee and water mugs/tumblers/bottles ! I was able to add to my fave 5 Borough Bagels tumbler collection today! Thank you Toney & Sarah! Can't wait for the new location which will be closer to us! P.S. please keep the Chawn Mi on the menu!! read more

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I asked Google for a breakfast recommendation this morning and this is where we ended up going, as it was #1 on the list that came up. We hadn't had bagels for a while so thought it sounded good. The building is a little hidden and isn't directly accessible from University. From the outside it doesn't look like anything special (see pictures) but once you get inside it is impressive (see pictures). I was looking for something with a little spice, so the last at the counter recommended the Bronx (see pictures). It was delicious and a good balance of a little spice kick along with the bacon, lettuce and tomato...and a creamy spread. They also have a great choice selection with a lot of flavored syrups to choose from. This is a great stop for a morning sandwich. Food: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Value: 4 Service: 4 If you found this review helpful, please click to show your support. For a list of great Happy Hour food and drink specials in the Des Moines area, visit: www.happyhourdesmoines.com read more

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The fluffiest bagel I've had in a long time!! So many options. The cream cheese were flavored packed and fresh. 10/10

I'm not going to try not to bore you all with a lot of details today. I'm just going to say if you like a good pastrami sandwich, and you haven't grabbed a Hot Pastrami on an Everything bagel ( $8.95) at 5 Borough Bagels... You're really missing out. The Hot Pastrami used to be a limited availability item... I noticed it posted over on their Facebook page and had to make a stop by on lunch today to give it a try. Nestled in the same strip mall as Club Car 5 Borough Bagels is a cozy order and pay at the counter type of place. The seating and atmosphere inside gives it a very comfortable feel. With the Everything bagel, the pastrami itself, the mustard, and the pickles... The included cheese is kind of overshadowed, but I still noticed the slight texture change-up of the cheese in a bite. This little sandwich is a huge explosion of flavor. If breakfast is more your thing.... Check out The Empire. Good stuff. And Toney and Sarah are great people. read more

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Sorry I had to do a 2nd Review I wasn't able to eat both halves of my Cinnamon/Raisin w/Honey Walnut Cream Cheese yesterday cause of my busy day So I put in fridge when I got home I just ate second 1/2 and I think I enjoyed it even more than I did yesterday GRRRRRRRREAT JOB read more

Oh 5 borough, y'all have my heart. I didn't realize the impact of a good bagel till you. My mornings are always off to a great start whenever I order from here. Normally I order online for pickup because I don't like waiting in lines. Sometimes this place gets pretty busy and it is a small location. Anyway their online ordering is so incredibly easy once you get going. I like a simple bagel with a cream cheese of my choosing, but I gotta say. The Staten Island is a surprising favorite of mine also. It doesn't look as pretty but the sour of the pickle with the cucumber dill is a combo that I savor. I also especially enjoy their coffee here, you can get milk alternatives such as oat milk. read more

All orders are set up as to-go. We ordered a bagel sandwich and a breakfast bowl planning to sit and eat. The meal came out in plastic bowl and wrapped sandwich in a paper sack. Every thing is throw away and not in compostable containers. I asked for hot sauce and it came in a packet! Hot sauce in a packet! There was not enough hot sauce to add flavor to the breakfast bowl, and I tried. Tables were previously sat at and not wiped off. Not the cleanest place and there was staff walking around, they were not short staff by any means. Staff didn't really interact with customers- more within themselves and talking and joking loudly behind the counter. Been there done that. Next. read more

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I was in town from Kansas visiting my MIL and every time I drove by this place it always had a line out the door. My husband and I were intrigued so we stopped. So glad we did! I asked and found some great info about this place. This Bagel Shop serves freshly baked New York style bagels since 2016. Proudly locally owned & operated, Sarah and Toney take pride in their carbs. They offer 12 delicious bagel flavors and 12 house made cream cheeses that are blended daily with all fresh ingredients. I had to try the breakfast bowl with hash browns, sausage, ham, bacon and topped with cheese. Jon tried the bagel with sausage and bacon. Putting this place down as a must when we come back Remember to always support local where ever you are!! read more

5 Borough Bagels - Breakfast Bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clive, Iowa

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Plain bagel with NY Cheesecake was fabulous! The sausage egg and cheese was ok not much spice to the sausage! Cute cocoa drink. read more

5 Borough Bagels - Bagel with NY Cheesecake Cream Cheese Sausage, Egg & Cheese Nutty cocoa - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clive, Iowa

I know, I know when you see the word bagel in the name you think O nothing fancy. You couldn't be more wrong!! My eyes were opened to a whole new world of bagels! Their not just for breakfast. So many varieties of flavor, cream cheeses, gluten free, vegan, etc!! There were also so many different varieties of hot and cold drinks. The breakfast sandwiches looked amazing but it was mid-afternoon. My daughter had been wanting to try this place and definitely not disappointed! I wish there was more room though, especially seating options as very crowded when in line ordering or waiting. Would highly suggest to plan on grab and go for this place. Also plan on either having leftovers or a big appetite as the bagels are enormous! read more

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We love the bagels and sandwiches. We don't think you'll be disappointed. Friendly employees;

Vibe- I have to get a bagel from this spot whenever I'm in town visiting my boyfriend! There's plenty of seating outside and a good amount inside. I really like the green velvet seats! Customer service- Great! I did an order over the phone and it was ready to go when I got there. Food/drinks- I got the French toast bagel with the honey walnut cream cheese, yum! I love that they are not stingy at all with the cream cheese!!! You could literally get another bagel and spread it with the excess cream cheese from your bagel you ordered. *They do also have some vegan cream cheese options; I did try the tofu maple walnut on my last visit and was NOT a fan at all :( Parking- Its located in a shopping center so there's plenty of spaces to park. read more

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Guys if anyone has tried New York bagels and is craving them while being in the Midwest PLEASE GO HERE. As a true New Yorker I can honestly say this hits home. They have a variety of coffee lattes and even fresh squeezed orange juice. There hours are 6 am to 2 pm I think so double check before going. Seating is limited so please be prepared to wait for a seat. Service is great and all the workers as super sweet. read more

5 Borough Bagels - Bacon, Egg & Cheese on an everything bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clive, Iowa

Terrible. Casey's gas stations have better coffee than this! I got an Americano and the wife got a coffee with cream at the store in the JCP Mall. Hers was barely like warm and mine was hot and very weak. They filled the cup up to the very edge causing it to be watered down. The customer service was abhorrent when my wife walked back in to ask about a hotter coffee. The employee rolled his eyes at her and audibly sighed at the inconvenience of her request. He plopped the fresh cup on the counter with no cream so she asked for cream. This seemed as painful and annoying to him as the first request, and reulted with him plopping down a small open cup of creamer for her. No apologies for the crap coffee or service, just rudeness. This place has zero ambience and even less with the low-level personality on display. read more

This place is just amazing for breakfast!! I will start by saying that if you leave hungry, it is your own fault. I have a been here a few times and it is the first time that I am writing a review. In the past I had the basic Bacon , egg and cheese bagel . However, today I decided to get a wild and go with the Empire. The Empire has a little bit of everything and more! Bacon , cheese , egg , cream cheese , sausage, ham. Basically, you have a party in your mouth with every bite. The mix with the cream cheese and the bacon with the cheese. It is something that I really can't explain but it sure is amazing! I also love the fact that they have fresh squeezed orange juice ! It is so good that you want to have another one. You really can taste the freshness and love. Another great thing, it is that you can choose the bagel that you want to eat. Basically, have your bagel and eat it too! Well done! I will be back for sure. read more

5 Borough Bagels - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clive, Iowa

Not bad. I'm split between 3 and 4 stars, but will lean towards 4 stars. The coffee was served at a proper temperature. I ordered a caramel latte and it was nice. The sausage, egg, and cheese bagel was ok. Maybe it's because I was expecting chorizo and avocado, and this place has neither of those ingredients, but I don't think so. The flavors are forgettable and I didn't even finish the sandwich (a rarity for me, I quite love food). Would I come back? Probably, but not before looking for alternative breakfast spots. Note to the staff: If you visit NYC go check out "Rex" on 10th & 57th. This place will give you an idea for how to exceed everyone's breakfast sandwich expectations. This is the quality I would expect from a place called "5 borough...anything" read more

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I just vacationed in NYC and had the most delicious legit New York bagel and was craving another. So glad that craving was met at 5 Boroughs! Decent sized menu with endless options. I opted for the everything bagel with strawberry cream cheese and my husband did jalapeno cream cheese on everything. The cream cheese was thick and delicious but the bagel was easily the star. It was chewy on the outside and soft on the inside. Perfect! I also had the coconut macaroon latte and couldn't wait to try it so I absolutely scalded my mouth because it was so hot. I ended up not being able to drink it for about 20 minutes and I'm not even kidding. The lid was off probably 5 or 10 minutes previous to that as well. I will definitely return and maybe try something new, but I doubt it because it was pretty awesome! read more

Atmosphere: Cute little bagel shop offering specialty bagels, cream cheeses, and breakfast/lunch sandwiches and a variety of coffee. Everything seemed very clean and modern. Seating: Low top and high top tables inside, and patio seating outside. Service: Order by counter service and then you wait a few minutes for your order to get made. They also offer bags of fresh bagels for purchase. Parking: Tons of parking outside since it's located in a business strip area. read more

5 Borough Bagels - Ham, Egg & Cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clive, Iowa

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The best bagels and bagel sandwiches in the DSM metro! Love the selection of cream cheese.

Coffee is really good. I got the wedding cake latte iced and I thought it was going to be too sweet but it was actually perfect. I also got the French toast bagel with honey walnut cream cheese that was good. FYI they spread the cream cheese on there for you which is nice but it was waaaay too much cream cheese and I had to wipe some of it off. The place was very busy but food and coffee came out quick. read more

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Try to grab a bagel sandwich anytime I'm on this side of town. I love the various cream cheeses and the creative combinations. It's been really cool to see the additions and the items that have been added from when they first opened to know. I don't love the coffee drinks so much. I was super excited to try the gingerbread since the change coffee places don't carry them anymore. It didn't have a lot of the classic flavor and had an odd taste that I couldn't really put my finger in. I'll still to just bagels in the future cause they're always great. read more

AMAZING!!! I need to start off with that one word because it describes it perfectly. The Manhattan was a perfect choice, even in the morning, the lettuce was fresh and the bagel was incredible. The Yelper who described it as being similar to NYC is spot on! I'm from the NY area and could not agree more. The only warning I'll give is it's busy so be prepared to wait or order ahead to avoid the crowd. The bagels are not the only item on point, the drinks are awesome too. A Cooke dough latte cmon that's unique and can't find that anywhere else read more

5 Borough Bagels - The Manhattan - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clive, Iowa

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A $5 bagel is a crime, but the smooth criminal that makes this scallion blended cream cheese can get away with it. Creamy af with that good punch is something I wanna shovel into my mouth by the spoonful. However, my gf is telling me to watch my weight. Cool place, nice people. Chill spot selling good bagels. read more

Waited 30 minutes for a lox deluxe bagel. It's such a cramped space that you get your bagel on the pickup order side, and you have to weasel through all the people in line backwards to get to the drink side, and then to leave you have to go back through all of the people to get out. It took a lot of time and the space is very inefficient. Would not recommend these obstacles for a bagel that is subpar at best. Only 1 slice of salmon on a lox bagel won't do. Let this be a warning to people who want to save time. I saw 4 groups walk in, see the line, and walk straight out. read more

Bagels! Small and cozy place. Lots of bagel, cream cheese, salads, and wrap choices. Love the local business and their decor. Cold or hot coffee/latte drinks. Uber friendly and helpful staff. Definitely give them a try. read more

5 Borough Bagels - Breakfast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clive, Iowa

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A pretty good bagel. I was in the mood for a lox sandwich and this one hit the spot. Pleasant surprised by the cucumber dill schmear. Shop was on the smaller side and packed but there were still plenty of seats inside and outside. Our only real complaint was my husband's disappointment that they don't have onion bagels. That and no Rye or Pumpernickel that I saw, but maybe we're just too traditional. The texture and taste of the bagels were good. The schmear and plain cream cheese was a bit salty. Still a good place and the coffee was good and fresh full bodied. Just added a star! Thanks Sara for the reply to my post. That attention to detail really counts for a lot and speaks great things to your customer service. Thanks again. read more

I travel to West Des Moines 4 times a year and stay in a hotel that provides breakfast but i skip it every time so I can go to 5 Boroughs Bagels. I cant get good bagels where i live so i enjoy good bagels when i find them. Open at 06:30 and friendly folks make that crispy outside and chewy inside with a great smear of quality cream cheese. Eat it. read more

Best breakfast we've had during our stay in Des Moines. The bagels are out of this world. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. The cream cheese we could eat by the gallon it was so good!! Also had the breakfast bowl which was huge! read more

5 Borough Bagels - Ham egg and cheese on an everything bagel with scallion cream cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clive, Iowa

Jordan creek... to add cream cheese to a bagel is $2.60. Their cinnAmon bagel is flavorless without the cream cheese.