Bagel Masters continues to be a "must" for my visits to NJ…read more Top notched service paired with great food. Know that a load of bagels is making its way south, to Virginia. I left the area in 83' to serve my country and I get "home" once in a while to get my fix.

I was curious to try a NJ bagel after having grown up with NY-style, but I was very underwhelmed…read morewith my bagel from here. I got a bagel with lox and it was very bread-y and had no crunch at all. The bagel also didn't come with any lettuce or tomato (which sometimes happens if you don't specify so I don't knock them too much for this). My bagel also came with a side of either coleslaw, macaroni salad, or potato salad, + a pickle. I got the macaroni salad but I really disliked it I arrived here around 9 AM with my fiance and there was already a line out the door! Inside is a little chaotic and there are only a few small tables for seating.

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.

Excellent service!!!! Highly recommend!!!!! Great choices on lunch specials too !!!!!read more

Reliable, fresh, tasty. Quick service. Loads of parking. Pleasant staff. Ingress and egress…read moreonto 35 can be hair raising, so be careful.

As soon as i walked in I gasped. They have a full kitchen, several baked goods, coffee and so much…read moremore. The barista was awesome, attentive, funny, and kind. I got an everything bagel toasted with scallion cream cheese, and it was absolutely amazing. The bagel was nicely toasted and crunchy on the outside and nice and soft on the inside. Their food menu looked amazing. The ambiance was very upscale & cozy. I can't wait to go back and try more! They also had some free baked goods as well.

Pros: I loved the open view kitchen into the seating area…read moredesign. It makes the experience personable not to mention you can see how organized and clean the kitchen is. I received friendly and lighthearted service from the man who took my order. One thing that I thought was pretty cool and have never seen before was a "color wheel" for coffee. It was a visual way to show your preferences on what your preferences are on coffee appearance once the milk is added. My chicken salad sandwich was delicious, not too filling and made on very soft enjoyable bread. Room for improvement: Maybe because I stopped in at 1 pm on a Wednesday I felt like the seating area was poorly maintained. The floor really needed to be swept so it actually felt like of dirty sitting there eatting. There were a handful of people spread out with their laptops etc. One person was actively taking a call so it felt like you at work with them. Another had a small dog that she was carrying around people eatting while the leash/harness laid on the floor near her table. I'm all for dogs being allowed to be in eateries but the whole sit in experience felt dirty for me (especially based on the price I paid) and wouldn't be something I'd repeat. Long story short, the customer service while ordering is great but take your order to go.

Service was friendly from everyone and my bagel came out way sooner than expected. I got a bagel…read morewith cream cheese and lox, along with tomato's, onions and capers. They have an additional fee if you use a credit card. So it came out to around $15.50.

Very kind and efficient staff and pretty good bagels. I wasn't particularly impressed with the…read morebagels or the egg sandwiches but the location and space are very convenient. Its very nice that the menu includes a variety of breakfast blatters in addition to what you would expect from a bagel spot. There's also 6ish small tables that fit 2-4 each, and a TV usually playing the morning news. Great that it's located right across from the train station, and very close to Red Bank staples like Two River Theater and Red Bank Antique Center.

The bagels are top notch. Crispy, chewy, perfect. The eggs aren't made from freshly cracked eggs on…read morea flattop which is too bad. Must try the bagel boards! I miss the other flavors of bagel boards like in the past. Get your bagels here!

Bagels are the size of mini donuts. I could go buy a bag of frozen bagels that are of better…read morequality and cost. That's not saying much.

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.

Every time I visited my friend in New Jersey, I passed by this place thinking, "How cute is this…read morestore?" I didn't even realize it was a small breakfast spot. One day, we finally decided to stop in for breakfast. The space is very cute and quaint, and they also have a small section selling snacks and little knickknacks. The way the place operates is a bit different, you serve yourself coffee, place your order deli-style, and pay upfront like a diner. They bring the food to your table, but there isn't much table service. It was slightly confusing at first, but it didn't take away from the overall experience. That said, it was a bit disappointing that the table wasn't clean. We had a baby with us, and when we wiped the table down, the baby wipe turned brown, not something you want to see. It may have been a busy moment, but cleanliness is still important.

In Colts Neck Township, you will find this store-and-diner after navigating a series of roads. I…read moredid not think I would include this as one of my trips, but I decided that I would come. Brand: 4/5 Colts Neck General Store is located in Colts Neck Township, which is initially a store that also acts as a diner. You will find many knickknacks throughout the walls and the ceilings. The red, barn-house walls definitely gives the store a classic look. The tall sign and the wall sign do have different fonts, with the tall sign having basic font while the wall sign had a more prestigious classic look. Wait Time: 5/5 I did not have any issues with the wait time, for it arrived on time. Ambiance: 5/5 As a store-and-diner, Colts Neck General Store has that unique appeal that I see in Monmouth County. You practically feel immersed into the small town appeal with classic rock playing over the radio at a tolerable volume. The food selection on their menu reflects the small town knickknack appeal, with its varying diversity. You will also find plenty of treats for sale near the counter. The dining area had plenty of space with wide tables, whether on their own or in the booths. Food: 4/5 I ordered the Aztec Specialty Omelet, consisting of jalapeno chips, fried onion, spinach, pepper jack. with a side of toast. Initially I ordered orange Juice, but also include a bottle of water considering the hot jalapeno chips and fried onions. Every well-cooked of the omelet definitely gives it a unique spin, though the buttered toast had an unassuming taste and crunch. The pepperjack cheese brings its hardy flavor to this flavor-packed dish. The Aztec Specialty Omelet held its form, even as I cut into it. Considering how Colts Neck General Store houses many unique knickknacks, I can definitely see how one of those items may have inspired this dish, for the Mexican influence has a pronounced presence. The time it took to prepare this dish accurately matched the waiting time, and the service behind it ensured that I received the meal with my choice of side dishes. The Aztec Specialty Omelet managed to satisfy for a little bit throughout the day. Service: 5/5 The staff managed to get my order without any issues, including asking me specific questions about which side dish I wanted. Based on first impressions, I will say that I felt accommodated while feeling immersed in a small town paradise. The wait time did not try my patience. I cannot say for certain whether the staff dust the knickknacks, but I will say that nothing about the ambiance irritated me, so I presume that they care for them. They also ensured the preparation of the menu items. Cost: 4/5 I will say that as a restaurant in Colts Neck Township, it did not become as expensive as expected. Driving across many varying roads, the arrival to such a unique eatery made the food worth it. I would definitely order differing menu items if I arrive in the future. I do think that having a website would help bring modern relevance to Colts Neck General Store without changing the restaurant itself. The wall sign better represents the store than the tall sign, and if the eatery did make a website, I hope it is used for the brand. Ultimately, the price of the Aztec Specialty Omelet and staying there was worth it. Rating: 4/5 Stars Right now, I will say that Colts Neck General Store has a niche presence in Colts Neck, with its unique ambiance and menu selection. I cannot say I would go back any time soon, but if so, I would enjoy any of the other menu items. Recommend To... Anyone looking for a diner with many knickknacks decorating its walls.

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.