Good bagles. I enjoyed them. Had them for breakfast…read more Scallion cream cheese was delicious. I would come back. Place was clean and staff was friendly.

My go to place for bagel sandwiches BEC on toasted everything bagel hits everytime. Arrives on…read moretime. Nice people.

I LOVE their Black Russian bagel. It's so delicious! The Owner and employees are very nice here…read more They seem to have great lunch specials. Would love to try one of these days.

In Howell Plaza, you will find a little spot where you can find bagels, subs, sandwiches, and…read moremuffins. Brand: 4/5 Outside, the sign outside the business did not reflect the logo used for the brand, which has an updated look. Despite the outdated sign, I will say that I like the new logo, since it has that western aesthetic that maintains a sense of classiness. Inside, the classic brown tiles of the floor have an inviting vibe, along with the glass counters showing the food. Website: 3/5 It welcomes you with the standard Slice theme that comes with restaurant website, but only at the bare minimum. Because it typically applies to pizzerias, this red-and-green theme works against the website, since it could mislead the consumers. Also, none of the menu items have any images accompanying them. Ambiance: 4/5 The television did blare a little bit, and the table we sat at was near the cleaning area, so that sink smell kept coming. Nonetheless, I did think that the chairs felt comfortable enough and the tables had a large enough space between them. The waiting counter has a wide enough space to bring anyone's order into view without it becoming a nuisance. Service: 5/5 The staff went through great lengths to ensure we had an accommodated experience. Wait Time: 5/5 We experienced no interruptions during our wait time, and the orders came quickly. Food: 4/5 I ordered the Italian, which is essentially an Italian sub with salami, ham, pepperoni, provolone, lettuce, onion, tomato, mayonnaise, vinegar, and oil, with orange juice. The ingredients and the buns had a fresh, natural preparedness. The buns held their form even as the ingredients started to pour out. I will say that the flavor resembles the Italian subs from other restaurants, though in this case, the mayonnaise had the most profound flavor which complemented the sub well. I did think that it had too much grease on it. A rule of thumb of mine is if I need to use multiple napkins to wipe my hands, then the food is too greasy. Worth The Money?: 3/5 Concerning food, I think that it reflects the internal conflict of the establishment's identity. Is it Italian-based? Is it diner-based? A strong recommendation I can make is to provide some menu items so unique they set King of Bagels and Subs apart from the other eateries into its own niche buffer zone. Hybrid eateries do exist and I can see a bagel-and-Italian diner working, but I just do not see it with the website. The food works with the ambiance, since it will offer you many options with a clear space. Likewise, the meals had the appropriate amounts of wait time and service. I did not have to worry about waiting, since the staff care about their customers. I do think that while the logo does have a good design, it only works so much, since I do not know how much the business itself reflects off the theme, especially if the menu appears pretty standard. I would recommend including that logo into more spaces, including even the sign if becomes possible. I will say that the menu items can have a high price. Is the price ultimately worth it? Not unless you wish to support local businesses. Other than that, any issues beyond principles will not entice you to go to King of Bagels and Subs. Rating: 4/5 Stars I can see how this establishment could become the King of Bagels and Subs, with the Howell Plaza as its demesne and the consumers' happiness as its regal mandate. For now, I do not see it. Recommend To... Anyone who works around Howell Plaza and need a quick bite at any time of the day. I can easily see how the King of Bagels and Subs could serve someone three courses in a single day, whether breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner.

This place is such a great place to stop in and get a quality breakfast or lunch order. The owner…read moreand his family are super nice, they really do have the warmest and nicest people working inside to get your order started and ready within minutes. They do get extremely busy, so being patient is a must but it's worth it when you get your order. You can always call ahead and pay at pick up too. We order here all the time and come here at least once a week or every other week. Prices are fair and food is always good!

You are always greeted with a friendly welcome. The service is fast and the food is good. The…read moreprices are great. You cannot dine in at this establishment but the wait is shorter than you'd think.

In a plaza in Colts Neck, you will find a bagel store with potential…read more Brand: 9/10 I do appreciate the cartoon bagel characters with the old-fashioned 1930s animation eyes painted on the glass walls. The interior has a standard appearance typical of bagel shops with glass storage containing bagels and delicacies. The entrance definitely has a presentable impact, for you will find stone tables on a platformed plaza cluttered with stone. The Bagel Store has been known to donate to the local community, though it is not really known for any kind of events. However, I do not know how long the establishment will have the name "The Bagel Store," since many businesses exist that have such a standard type of name. Ambiance: 8/10 The environment inside had a standard quality to it, though with some elements sticking out. The television did play in the background a bit intrusively and a fly roamed around the inside. It can get noisy as a tightly insulated space, but nothing too chaotic. As a small space, the Bagel Store accommodates as much as it can with the tables and chairs vaguely separated apart. There are also stone tables and seats outside in case you cannot find room inside. Service: 10/10 I did like the self-directed check-out with an option to pay cash or credit, and giving you the choice between have the receipt or not. The owner described the leadership of this establishment as a place where every employee is a leader within their own station. I can see how this plays out in the workplace, since the staff makes many menu items readily available while others are just getting prepared shortly before the near-noon rush. Wait Time: 10/10 We did not experience any interruptions for the wait time. Food: 8/10 I chose the Black Russian bagel packed with cream cheese, with orange juice. It was already prepared, since it was already behind the glass case. The bagel held its form with none of the cream cheese pouring out. It had an earthy smell, which fits. This bagel flavor is a new taste for me. I will say that the hardiness complements the cream cheese perfectly, as the contrast befits this meal. The aftertaste disappeared quickly. Worth The Money?: 8/10 The food represents the brand well, since its well-preserved nature ensures that you get a simple yet fulfilling meal. While the Black Russian bagel satisfied me, the noisy environment did outweigh it. I can see how the brand will evolve over time beyond just an ordinary bagel shop. The family-friendly ambiance does reflect the cartoon characters of the glass walls, and the cartoons playing on the television. The business works within its own inflationary constraints, only requiring extra workers when it really needs them however rare. I admire how small businesses always know how to grapple with what little they have. Perhaps, applying the Pareto Principle to the business would help by investing first on the most vital parts of the businesses, investing second in everything else, and letting good luck fill in the rest--at least that's my personal business philosophy. I can see how this applied to updating the technology at the check-out area, just as it can apply to other areas. The owner expressed interest in situating the Bagel Store as the center of an event. Local eateries contribute more to the community than chain eateries through the local multiplier effect. Local eatery employees play a huge role, since they typically spend their income within the community itself. If the employees are leaders within their own station, then surely they could have enough voting leverage to suggest events to sponsor or create. I will say that the overall price is worth it. Rating: 5/5 Stars Given the choice between four or five stars, I will give it five stars due to the hope and potential that I see within the Bagel Store. Recommend To... Anyone and their family in the Colts Neck area looking for a bagel store.

Conveniently located next to Rook so you can grab a coffee next door and come here for a bagel…read more Also this is part of a plaza of stores so there's plenty of parking. I got a sausage, egg, and cheese on plain bagel and it was sooo good. The meat and egg was cooked perfectly, and the bagel had the perfect amount of slight crisp without being overly toasted. The service was quick and friendly, and the size of this bagel is no joke! I was full for hours after. Tip: I grabbed some ketchup packets to dip the bagel in, chef's kiss.

Go-to bagel shop at the shore. Reminds me of my NY bagel store as a kid. IYKYK…read more Bagels come out hot and taste as good as they look. I bought way too many - soooooo good. Service was great. Everyone was friendly and attentive (patient too as I decided what to get). Little hidden just off Main St - must find in courtyard and enjoy!

Worset flagels ever -- ordered egg whites on flagel -- and another egg on flagel was terrible…read more- don't waste your time Service was worse -- was waiting when one person was ordering dozen bagels and two others working didnt even try to assist. not friendly at all -

I'm often grabbing bagels for my staff on Breakfast Fridays. Bagels here are very good and the…read morecreme cheese flavors come in a variety, so that's a plus for my staff, everyone likes the vege and regular, I like the sugar one.. I would, lol, according to my team. ANYWAY, reasonable prices and grab an apple turnover they are perfect and I don't share them. Get there early on weekend or Fridays, they get busy.

Ordered breakfast ahead it wasn't ready when we got there and then got back to work only to find…read moreout pancakes with no syrup no utensils what a waste of time!!!!

Was vacationing in Ocean Grove and needed a good Jersey bagel. This place is super fun! They have a…read morelot of unconventional bagels and cream cheeses. The fun cream cheeses are mostly sweet, I wish they had more unconventional savory cream cheese options. They also have vegan cream cheese options which I love! I got the vegan scallion and forgot that it was vegan while I was eating it. I would love if they had some vegan sandwich options (vegan sausage, egg, cheese, etc.). They have the classics as well as an abundance of fun flavors for everyone. I would come back on my next trip and try a sweet one!

0/5 if I could. I understand it's sunday, place was busy.. 1 person working register, 1 person…read moremaking bagels and 2 people in the kitchen. No bagels left, took me 30 mins to get my bagel with BUTTER!!!!!!! place was drowning. no leadership. SHUT OFF DoorDash, and take care of your customers in front of you. Middletown and Atlantic highlands are so much better.

I ordered their Greek omelette today-- It was a great omelette. Generous size, not overcooked, and…read morefolded pretty. This place continues to impress. Their bagels are excellent. Shape, texture, taste and of course boiled... they've got it going on. What a nice addition to our community. Friendly, efficient and clean.

Chiming back in to reduce the review and say that the owner is actually rude as hell and made a…read moreshow of putting on gloves after keeping me waiting and I was the only person in the store. Also, could be the only bagel spot I've ever been to that doesn't do a bakers dozen and I was buying 2 dozen bagels. Hard pass on this location.