Not my first trip to Bagel Barrel: my family prefers the dense bagels that they make. I begrudgingly go back, though the service is a constant irritant. This trip, I ordered 2 everything bagels, 2 sesame bagels, and 2 plain bagels. All tasted very good and were priced at around $7. I also ordered two half pound tubs of cream cheese at $4.50 each, which is expensive, but convenient. The person who took my order was very friendly and helpful, which was a surprise, considering every other time I have been to this establishment, I have been "greeted" with an attitude that can only be described as tolerant to disdain. If you go to this establishment, here is a tip to avoid impatient attitude and eye-rolling looks. Before you get to the counter, know exactly what you want, and how much you want. Yes, it may be hard to immediately know what you want or to be spontaneous, but it will save you from being an unwelcome customer. read more

Best bagels I've had in PA!! Love this place, and everyone who works there is so friendly. They gave me two dozen bagels and sides for free when I gave birth at a nearby hospital a while back and then gave my (now toddler) daughters bagel dough to play with when we ate there last week. read more

On 5/21/19, my orange-pineapple muffin was delicious!!! The Bagel Barrel is a refreshing alternative to the chain coffee shop a block away. Service is fast and friendly as you stumble in, half awake. Coffee and muffin costs less than $5. read more

I started coming to the bagel barrel sometime last week after always driving by it and saying I would go in. The bagels are by far one of the best bagels I've ever had, and all of the staff is super friendly and welcoming. Oh and the coffee is always fresh and delicious. I am so happy that I decided to give this place a try, because I've now found my regular breakfast place. read more

Terrible customer service, and not worth your time. I honestly felt like I was causing I problem by trying to order lunch. In the end I ended up canceling my order and walking out. I have been there a few times before for breakfast when they were busy and I was treated terribly. I had thought it was just because the workers were stressed and busy. Alas no, I was in during a slow period for a late lunch and they were even worse. Not only should a restaurant treat a customer so terribly, a human being should not treat another human being in such away. I will never return to this place. My advice is to take your business elsewhere. read more

The Bagel Barrel has been a regular haunt for me for 15 years. I hear tales about the water in NYC making the best bagels, I don't know if thats true of not but if it is, they import it to Doylestown in "barrels". If you are not a regular be ready to be greeted by the sometimes surly owner who can make the Soup Nazi from Seinfeld look downright charitable. If he says "good morning" to you you better say it back and God help you if you get in the wrong line to order or if you happen to be on your cell phone when its your turn to order! But the bagels are terrific and the variety of cream cheese is also extensive. If you want a treat try the everything bagel with XXX cream cheese (horseradish and some other treats that make it a real zinger. Just make sure you follow the rules. When you head in tell Pat the owner that you know the "Mayor" read more

It OK. A welcome D-town neighborhood edition - and on Spring and Summer weekend mornings, the joint is jumpin'! They offer bagels in a variety of flavors and a selection of cream cheeses and spreads. Your basic bagel type fare. Good - but not mind-blowing. read more

The aroma from Bagel Barrel wafts down the street and meets my nose a half block before you my in the door. Upon entering the door and getting in line I am reminded of the great bagel shops I grew up with on Long Island: no frills, lots of customers, baskets full of wonderful smelling bagels and a half dozen or so people scurrying behind the counter to fill orders. The bagels are made the right way and are reminiscent of the ones I used to enjoy in the New York area. I have had the spinach and the pumpernickel. The pumpernickel is great. The spinach is good but I would like more spinach or garlic flavor or something in there. read more

I'm not sure why there aren't more pictures! I've been enjoying the Bagel Barrel's offerings for 15+ years. It's always good. I wouldn't say there is anything super special, but I don't need that. Lines can be long on the weekend, and know what you want to order when it comes to your turn!! read more

Bagel Barrel - Cheese bagel. American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion. $4.00. - Bagels Near Me - Doylestown, Pennsylvania

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Been here a few times hoping they can redeem themselves but continue to disappoint.. Might serve the worst breakfast sandwich I've ever experienced. They cooked the entire contents of the sandwich in a microwave (eggs, bacon, cheese). The eggs were green, brown and hard around the edges. I had some of my girlfriends porkroll, egg, and cheese and wasn't sure what I was eating. I felt sick for an entire day and it's safe to say that will be my last experience at the Bagel Barrel. read more

Solid bagel place. Plenty of options. We got toasted nova everything bagel sandwiches. Well crafted bagel, generous with the nova. Long wait time -but it was busy today. I'd go there again. read more

They have AMAZING FOOD! It is a perfect place to get bagels and sandwiches! My favorite is the blueberry bagel with cream cheese! I also love the joe tea that they sell. read more

I've been fortunate enough to live within walking distance of the Bagel Barrel for the past 6 years, and their bagels are hard to beat locally. I'm surprised by the reviews that call the staff less-than-friendly. I've always found them to be pleasant. I miss their cranberry walnut bagel, which they discontinued a few years ago. I will also say that their breakfast sandwiches leave a lot to be desired. The eggs are terrible. I wish they'd improve that, and then I'd be in there for breakfast even more often. As it is, it's hard to beat a fresh-from-the-oven bagel with one of their fantastic cream cheese spreads! I absolutely recommend a stop at the Bagel Barrel. My sister drives 25 minutes to buy her bagels here every week. read more

Been here a few times and was ok... Last time i went there was the last for me. Not only because of the service but also the quality. After waiting a long 35 minutes for a butter bagel, I was faced with a man screaming my last 4 digits of my phone number while banging my change on the table. After this terrible treatment I bit into what seemed like a raw chewy bagel and threw the whole thing out. So obviously don't recommend... read more

I'm done. The bagels are fine but the employees are ALWAYS rude. I don't know what it is. You have to be pretty unpleasant to make buying a bagel a miserable experience. It's like this every single time. My boyfriend and my Dad have said the same thing. We'll just go to borough Bagels instead. read more

I really like this place when I'm in Doylestown, it has a great feel and great bagels. The only downside is that ordering is a bit like pats steaks in the sense that they would serve you if your on your cell phone which I find funny every time I see someone get reamed for doing it. Aside from that it's great and really quick. read more

Bagel Barrel - Bacon, egg and cheese on onion - Bagels Near Me - Doylestown, Pennsylvania

I stopped here last week for a quick breakfast while in town. I always make sure to eat bagels while on the East Coast. The everything bagel was good, nice texture and flavor. I got it with plain cream cheese. However, the coffee was just OK. I used their half and half dispenser and it seemed to have some sort of hazelnut flavoring in it. I didn't try it until we had already left and I just threw it away. Luckily there's a Starbucks down the street. If you're going to come here, I would recommend getting your coffee elsewhere. But the bagels are good. read more

....tasty bagels. Location couldn't be better for meeting with friends or clients. I usually go first thing in the morning and parking is never an issue, plus there is a public parking lot around the corner so you have to walk maybe 50 yards. It does get busy on weekends, but so does every other breakfast eatery. They do try to move fast but sometimes a line forms out the door, which is a testament to their bagel offerings. I've read a few of the neg comments but i've found them to be friendly enough and they do try to be witty, (they need to stick to smiling and baking bagels.) read more

Great bagels, friendly service, great selection of coffee. Wonderful breakfast meeting place. Check it out! read more

Good bagels. Clueless on how to run a business. Every customer takes 10 minutes to check out. Another bagel shop in town with more efficient service would do very well and this place would be in trouble. read more

Food is great, minus the fact that the egg is microwaved and the people who work there are extremely unfriendly and sour every time i've been there read more

I have visited this establishment several times and I am longer am going back. First off, while waiting for my bagel I read a sign near the newspapers "you touch the newspaper you bought the newspaper".There are obnoxious little signs around the store which are a real turn off. As for the help, they're smug and disrespectful. They lack patience and the ability to deal with people kindly and politely. As far as the bagels go, they are too dense for my liking and almost seem like sourdough.I have had better bagels from Manhattan bagel which are crisp and airy on the inside.If this location was not in the heart of Doylestown, it would not be in business because of the above. read more

Would really like to try this place from things I've heard as I'm new to the area, but third try and been sold out of everything bagels hours before close. Tried at 10, 1030ish and today 11... I know most would say ok try earlier obviously it's popular but it's just when I can get there because of work. If your open till 2 and it's sold out that early everyday you think they would have a food plan that then says hey we need more. Plenty of plain and pumpernickel though. I'll update review when I end up ever getting one. The staff hasn't been pleasant each time I've been in either. read more

Disappointed. We ordered breakfast bagel sandwiches. When our food was up the bag felt cold and we asked if the bagels were toasted and the man said no you have to ask for that. Despite being somewhat taken back by that and expressing interest in having it toasted, the man didn't flinch and offer to make it to our liking. What kind of bagel place doesn't ask you if you want it toasted? Who wants to eat a cold dry bread bagel? The bagel barrel are not bagel experts and don't know what they're doing. read more

Best bagels in the world...hands down! And I'm comparing to bagels from NYC, NJ, and Philly. I appreciate that the everything, sesame, poppy, and onion bagels actually have plenty of toppings on them, unlike most bagels I get elsewhere. Please open a second shop in Oreland! read more

Limited choices for bagels in Doylestown so you are essentially stuck with this place or crappy "Manhattan" bagel. While the kids that work here are all courteous, the a$$hole adults are just a lot of rude sh1ts. They act like they are disappointed in themselves for having to work the counter on a Sunday morning. I know that the less-than-courteous ones that work here aren't the owners, I don't like negative comments on a small business but they need to have an attitude discussion with the employees. Bagels are bagels, nothing fantastic here. read more

I'm not a bagel store manager or owner but there are a couple of fundamental things I know... Have plenty of plain bagels to sell... No matter the time of day. You are a bagel store. How do you continue to run out of your basic product? It's pathetic and it is a usual occurrence. Whether its a muffin or bagel, have enough on hand to sell! If you extra inventory, give them to a food bank or shelter! It's good karma, good community service and good business. You won't tick customers off because you will have product to sell them and ring up extra sales! Unless... You want them to bad mouth you all over town and write negative reviews like this one, then keep up with your weak product management. Btw, your prices are astronomical but I'm willing to pay... Just have the product ready to sell ...consistently! read more

Went in here today for the first time after hearing mixed reviews so I wanted to give it a try and see for myself. I walked in and immediately felt awkward and out of place due to the worker's being miserable and unhappy. Look if you don't like your job do something about it and don't take it out on the customers. That's a quick way for a food place to go out of business. read more

Extremely bland bagels and unfriendly wait staff. My everything bagel had hardly anything on it and the bagels itself was mealy.

Bagels are my favorite breakfast food and this is by far the BEST bagel shop around. Bagels are always fresh, the staff is very friendly and I've never had to wait very long. Sure, it's busy on a Saturday or Sunday morning but they do a good job at moving the line up. Bacon, egg and cheese toasted on an everything bagel is my absolute favorite. 5 stars for sure. read more

Don't thinks its fair I have to give this staff 1 star, yes they are that rude. After reading how much all the other posters say the food sucks, maybe it's better that I just left. read more

Very good food at bagel barrel, most of the employees are very friendly as well. If you come in touch with the owner, he's a huge sarcastic asshole, especially to young kids. Have spoke with numerous people who all say the same... Big sign in the store that says "I can only please one person a day, and today doesn't look like your day" Kind of resembles the owners attitude. read more

Really good thick, chewy, perfect bagels. The also have quite the coffee selection and offer several types and flavors. I wish I had gotten more bagels to bring home! read more

I love bagels and I'm disapointed by a lot of bagels, but this place does not disapoint. They even have pumpernickle bagels, which I love. They also make a lot of homemade speads and cream cheses. I loved the everything bagel, you get the nice saltyness, the garlic flavor and the seasame and poppy seeds all in one bagel..yumm! If you are in the doylestown area for breakfast try these bagels. read more

So I went there today and the COOK THEIR EGGS IN THE MICROWAVE!? nicee sounds delicious. -I asked my them to toast and butter a muffin and they said they CANT, because they have a rotating toaster and it wont fit. -and the bagels are just so small....almost as small as Manhatten bagel's. read more

I love good food and bagels are one of those not so good of you foods that can be horribly botched. Bagels from the supermarket bakery can not compare to these delicious treats! I've been striving for a few months now to find a bagel that is a little tough and chewy on the outside and oh so soft and yummy on the inside. The closest I've come is baking my own bagels and Bagel Barrel. Their everything bagel is divine. Satly, yet you can taste the garlic and onion with a slight visit of poppy seeds. Of course I went old school and had butter put on it for a light late breakfast. The placement of the beverage coolers was a little odd and they could have gotten a few more dollars out of me if I had seen them when I walked in the door. The person that attended to me was pleasant and helpful. I'm sure I'll be back to Bagel Barrel very soon! The only inconvience is that it's located on a one-way street. read more

I stayed with a family in Doylestown who swears by Bagel Barrel. They had a lot of family staying with them over the weekend and bought bagels for the mornings. The first day the bagels were bought they didn't even need to be toasted becuase they were so fresh. Over the course of the days, I tried the everything and seasame bagels and thought they were both great. I wish I could find a place in San Diego that make such great bagels! read more

BAGELS HIT OR MISS. I've had a number of bagels here and found the texture and quality to be highly variable. The everything and sesame were soft and lack a good chewy crust. The pumpernickel however was spot on. The cream cheese quality is good and the lox bagel is a decent price. Busy. read more

Good bagels, however the owner and one or two employees are incredibly rude. In my experiences (dozens), it is near impossible to enter and leave without falling victim to a brazen, overconfident remark which they obviously think is funny. It isn't. My experience today was the straw that broke the camels back. This establishment is less than 5 minutes from my house however in future I will be driving further, for a bagel not as good. Yes, they are that bad. read more

Bagels are always fresh, cream cheeses are awesome, place is great.