Quite frankly, I think the owner's kind of a jerk. Always questioning my meal choices and making dietary comments to me- so unnecessary. But his wife is a doll. AND I love their bagels, especially the French Toast, a must-try toasted with cream cheese read more

A&J Bagels - Keto wrap: high fat, low carb, and moderate protein! Love it. - Bagels Near Me - Montvale, New Jersey

Great service and always warm smile when I walk in. The bagels are not the chewy type but more soft and fluffy if you like that kind. I was fine. There was a crowd no matter what time of day I go, which is a good sign. They have amazing lunch specials their foods that accommodate not just the early crowd, but also the mid afternoon crowd. Definitely worth a visit for either dine in or pick up to go. read more

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Nice bagel and deli located right next to a major chain sandwich shop. Personally I always steer toward local vs large chain and this was the right move. I ordered a chicken sandwich and it was mad fresh while I waited, no re-heating of ingredients. Great choice if you are looking for fresh. read more

The portion for the price doesn't agree. Almost $12 for a bacon egg cheese and coffee. Bacon not fully cooked. Partner had a flagged with cc and it barely had any on it. read more

It's my first time here. The bagel is hard, but the tuna salad is good. Nice ambiance and great service! read more

A&J Bagels - a sandwich wrapped in aluminum foil - Bagels Near Me - Montvale, New Jersey

Absolutely the BEST iced coffee anywhere in NJ. Rich and smooth. Great service from a friendly owner.

Quick and easy bagel on the go! Perfect place to stop by for breakfast on the way to work or load up on food for a brunch party! Kind and quick staff! read more

Horrible bagels.. like rocks.. don't bother .. go to Stein's or Goldberg's in the area.. or Dunkin Donuts is even better.. yeah, bagels are that bad!! read more

Excellent service very friendly Owner on site hard working Great "HOT GRILL "pancakes & Sausage" Great coffee: hot & maintained So much better than nearest bagel store Nick Rotonda USR , NJ read more

Hard bagels, not the fresh fluffy chewy crispy warm one you want... Not sure why a place like this can exist here, with so many other great bagel options. read more

Easily the worst bagel place in the area. I usually frequent Goldberg's but I was close to A&J so I decided to give it another shot. Their everything bagel definitely doesn't have everything. There's such a lack of seasoning that I could count the amount of seeds on this bagel. Might as well of gotten a plain bagel. Although this was wayyyy cheaper than other bagel places, I'd rather pay double for a solid meal then regret even going out for a bagel in the first place. read more

I don't know why there's so many negative comments but the owner is a super personable and accommodating person who made my experience super quick and easy during this pandemic. LOTS of creative wrap choices. I'm pretty picky with sandwiches cus I get bored of them most of the time but this one had chipotle mayo- I'm a spicy lover. Had a kick from the pepper jack. Generous turkey and AVOCADO? Usually don't stack it but this one was full of it. Very cute place to stop buy for a quick wrap or panini cus there's a million choices with different fillings. It was also sweet that they put one table outside during covid so that people could still have a dining experience in some way :) read more

A&J Bagels - Cracked pepper turkey & pepper jack wrap with that avocado generously Stacked!!! - Bagels Near Me - Montvale, New Jersey

Simple convenient very good quality bagel shop . My mom doesn't like bagels at all but here she had 3 different kind . I couldn't believe it. We love the strawberry cream cheese also walnut with raisins . Fresh delicious bagels , wraps , paninis , sandwiches . And very good coffee . read more

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Bought bagels at 12:30 Bagels were very hard and after lightly toasting still tasted like they had been lying around overnight! The cinnamon raisin bagel was a joke. There were maybe 4 raisins NO CINNAMON and were white in color and hard. Unfortunately I bought 8 bagels at $1.10 each but they are going straight to the garbage! Oh the bag they put 8 bagels in was so small that they nearly all fell out before I got them home. read more

A&J bagels is a pretty decent bagel shop in Montvale. They're bagels are soft and they have various types of cream cheeses. I recommend the multi grain bagel with scallion cream cheese. I'm surprised to see so many complaints. In my experience ordering a regular bagel with cream cheese/butter and coffee was easy and the bagel is usually good. read more

Just went yesterday after 1 year away. Totally downhill. The little woman is as pleasant as ever. But no one else is. I could care less if they're obnoxious since I'm in and out but the bagel was not good.. First, they got my order wrong. No ketchup but salt and pepper. Also, The everything bagel was stale. STALE. Second, there was little anything on my everything. Third, my stale bagel was too dark. Fourth, it had no flavor ( yes, I still ate the damn thing but I couldn't take it so I eventually ate the insides only, Next, the alpha male was arguing with the woman. In front of customers. Rude. . Go to Goldberg's in Park Ridge. They often screw up your order but at least what you get is edible, though pricey. read more

This place has a great exterior and the interior looks the part as well. Problem was all around the experiecnce was not very good. Bagels tasted stale. French toast bagel is ok but everything tastes stale and a day old. I wanted so bad to like this place and I kept searching for that magical bite but it just didnt come. I even went back and ordered taylor ham egg and cheese on sesame bagel but again it was a fail. Not the best breakfast spot. read more

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So happy that they had turkey bacon for my bacon egg and cheese! Soo good! Very affordable definitely my new morning spot

Coming in for a work trip from S Fl, I wanted to get my 'NY' bagel on. First thing I realized is FL has pretty decent bagels! 2nd, I had bagel / egg / cheese sandwich here. Yummy was the word. It was huge. I'm a fan...going back in the a.m. for breakfast...sure beats the overpriced hotel food! read more

My favorite bagel shop in the area matter of fact my favorite in the whole tristate. Love their cream cheese and fresh lox on everything bagel, and their tuna salad is out of this world. Just writing about it makes my mouth watery. Do your self or your taste buds a favor and go check out this place you'll thank me later.... read more

A&J Bagels is a distance from my home, but I make coming here a special event. They are one of the best bagel places I've been to, and I lived in the city. Their white fish salad on a bagel is a must have, but come early on the weekends because it runs out fast. Their fresh lox with cream cheese on a bagel is another favorite. Aside from breakfast food, their sandwiches are flavorful and their cold-cuts are hearty fresh slices (that makes a huge difference!!). They also have really good flavored ice coffee. The service is so nice as well! read more

A&J Bagels - Everything bagel with lox spread - Bagels Near Me - Montvale, New Jersey

Came in here during lunch on Thanksgiving since they were the only food place opened. The staff here is really nice. I ordered the southwestern chicken wrap. While I've had better hot wraps, for a deli, it was pretty good. If you're in a rush, you can call ahead to place your order to pickup once you arrive. read more

EVERYONE GET THE CHICKEN CLUB! It's so good I made a movie about it: http://youtu.be/O3mw0d9ri5U read more

Hot coffee, great power wrap. Usually egg white end up being watery but they got it on point. Portion was just right. Large variety of items. Friendly staff! Thank you! read more

3.5 stars Bagels are solid but they skimp on the sandwiches. I ordered a turkey bacon, egg and cheese and there was a decent amount of turkey bacon on it, but there was About one egg on there (so it was gone before I got to the other half) and the cheese was not even remotely melted. That really bothers me when they don't melt the cheese-it's gross and just ruins the sandwich. All in all their bagels are good and they have a lot of options (props to them having whole wheat everything), but they need to step up their egg sandwich game. read more

Took almost 15 minutes to get ripped off on a medium cup of coffee. 1st and last time. Elmer's is way more efficient.

Best bacon egg and cheese in the area. Made to order right in front of you and the cheese is melted and gooey; a must in the BEC game read more

A&J Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Montvale, New Jersey

Awesome bagel shop! I stayed at a local hotel overnight and it was the perfect place to go for a quick breakfast after we checked out! Very fast service and plenty of options. read more

Has been my go to morning stop until last week when I witnessed the owner taking bagels from oven to display baskets in the back. Bagel fell off tray and onto floor. Owner bent over and threw it Into basket for sale. Can't frequent a place where the trivial cost of a bagel is more important than the health of his customers. Would never happen at Steins or Goldberg's. read more

This place does a great job of making your food quickly.....and right! They can whip up your favorite sandwich or breakfast dish in minutes. It's always good food and the price is very reasonable. They deliver even the smallest meal right to you if needed. I've called to pre-order a few times when running late and I was able to get in and out in under a minute. read more

A&J Bagels is TOP NOTCH! Everything is homemade and the bagels are always fresh. The staff is always friendly and always accommodating to the wants and needs of their tough clientele. Jimmy "The Boss" is great and knows how to run a successful business. Great job!!! read more

These guys are doing curbside pick up if you call in advance. I just did a morning pick up for bagels and cream cheese. Appreciate these guys being open. read more

Horrible! Took me 30 min to get an egg sandwich. People barely spoke English. Place was filthy! Stay AWAY! read more

The food is fine, not great - not bad, but my rating is based on the service. I work nearby and would often go there for lunch takeout. There was always confusion behind the line as to who was helping who, and very often there seemed to be an issue with a language barrier. On several visits I requested a very uncomplicated sandwich (ex. ham and swiss on a sub with lettuce, tomato, and mustard) - I would return to work and have just ham and swiss (dry, with no L&T), or just ham and tomatos, etc. This has happened no less than 5 times - most recently I gave my order and watched them make it, interrupting them as they prepared to wrap it up telling them they forgot the cheese, or whatever. By the time I get back to work and notice their mistake, it's too much of an inconvenience to return it. Wegman's can't get here soon enough. read more

They didnt even have strawberry milkk, and i ordered a taylor ham and cheese ( keep in mind i didnt want ketchup) and i got taylor ham and ketchup .. SO MUCH KETCHUP. read more

Had Southwest chicken wrap on a wheat tortilla - BIG DISASTER. The worst wrap I ever ate. The service is terrible. There are two sides to the counter and you would not know where to order and no one behind the counter will pay attention. I had to wait for 10 mins before someone could talk to me even when this place was not busy. Not going back again! read more

From the exterior it looks like they are closed but they are not and it's worth the trip inside. The service was quick, the food was delicious (one bagel with egg salad and one with bacon, egg and cheese), and there was a lot of seating. Reasonable prices and a large menu selection. I would recommend updating the exterior to look more inviting which is why I only gave 4 stars. read more

When you think about NJ/NY food you think about bagels and pizza . When it comes to an authentic NJ / Ny bagel A & J bagel hits the spot , honestly the best bagel I've had . Whether your a local looking for a consistent out of this world bagel or someone visiting nj, A & J bagel is a must . The staff was awesome and the selection was spot on . Most importantly the bagels were as good as you can get , and the toppings were as fresh as can be . Thanks A & J bagel for just an awesome experience . I will be recommending A & J bagel to every person I know . read more

They really should get people who can understand English for the phone orders. We like to go pick up breakfast for a couple of coworkers on Friday. The past 2 times the order had been wrong. The first time they gave us an extra sandwich that was wrong, which was nice. But today I had to wait for them to make the omelette again and again it was the wrong way. No apology and made me pay for it. If you can handle pick up orders then don't take them. Don't know how hard it is to understand a cheese omelette with a side of bacon and a hash brown. Why would that turn into put everything in the hash brown???? read more

Slow assistance even when you call 20m ahead..... pasta way undercooked (not even al dente!) in the mac salad, .50c for a thin slice of ONE tomato (hidden fees just like the bank) -not shown on menu....seems you have to pay extra for mayo too -really?~! Go to Steins! read more