Bagel Express is a North Providence hidden gem. I was honestly surprised by how good their bagels are. I ordered a spinach bagel and it was crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. The egg and cheese sandwiches are made on-site and I heard good things about their lunch sandwiches from some of the other customers. The vibe is very old school, with groups of regulars hanging out, a friendly staff, and affordable prices. read more

Bagel Express - Egg and cheese on a Spinach bagel - Bagels Near Me - North Providence, Rhode Island

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We initially went in to grab some bagels and baked goods to bring home, after paying for that first purchse, we also decided to order two sandwiches, that cost $24, which seemed like a lot for what we got (a very basic chicken salad on bread and a pastrami and cheese) Service was slow and the young lady behind the counter made comments about how she couldn't wait for 2pm so they could close (it was just after 1:30pm when we arrived) She also mentioned that the person she was working with didn't clean quickly and that she had to "pick up her slack" which didn't feel very welcoming for our first visit. The shop was dated and cluttered with pictures and knick knacks and I don't think we got the best snapshot of this established and well loved neighborhood spot (based on others reviews) so I think we'll have to give them another try sometime in the future to see if the experience is better. read more

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This place was great! I visited North Providence to see a friend and she said this was her go-to. I went two days in a row! I got a bacon egg and cheese on a sesame and LOVED how buttery it was. I can't stand a dry BEC. The bagels are less chewy than ones I've had in NY, but I frankly didn't mind much. The next day we split a variety of mini bagels. Normally I think mini bagels aren't worth the hype but this place proved me wrong! Their texture was perfect and they were priced well. Also-need to mention how friendly the staff was! read more

Bagel Express - Bacon, egg, and cheese on a sesame - Bagels Near Me - North Providence, Rhode Island

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These are the best bagels we have had in years! My 84 year old mother-in-law, Italian, LOVED this place. We all loved it. The bagels are authentic NY style bagel.. chewy and fresh! The coffee is piping hot and fresh as well! The vibe is old skool and down right charming. Get yourself over here fast! read more

Bagel Express - Sunflower bagel toasted with cream cheese and a cinnamon coffee cake muffin! - Bagels Near Me - North Providence, Rhode Island

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Bagel express is our all-time go to for coffee, bagels , muffins, sandwiches... They've got it all! Service is always quick, but you don't feel rushed. Everyone is very friendly. Very clean and convenient location. I highly recommend coming here if you haven't.(: read more

Quick service good food. Small dine in need to come back again as the food was hot and good

Ever since I started dating my fiancé I've been going to Bagel Express. Definitely my favorite bagel place around. There's always a few tables of regulars when we go in. It feels like the Cheers of bagels. Everybody knows everybody :) The bagels are made fresh on site, soft in the middle, crispy on the outside and toasted just right. I'm not a coffee drinker so I can't speak to the coffee. Everyone is very friendly, never have to wait too long, but sometimes the line can be long during peak times. When I'm in the mood for a bagel in North Providence this is where I go! read more

Yet another place I go all the time and haven't reviewed. I am a bagel fiend. I used to have to bring bagels home from jersey to satisfy my need. Prov bagel opened and I now split my bagel needs between them and bagel express. I assume they make them themselves because they are so very fresh. And huge ! They have the usual kinds , everything , sesame , poppy , sunflower , spinach etc. The cream cheese is very flavorful and the garden veggies amazing. I'm usually there for a bagel and cream cheese but they have sandwich's that I'm sure are delicious. The parking lot is small but people aren't spending hours there so I haven't had an issue with parking. The staff are super sweet and always have a smile. They can get really busy , but they acknowledge you and let you know they will be with you. I usually make my own coffee since I'm super fussy about what goes in it , but I have had theirs a few times and they have a lot Of diff flavor options. The prices are reasonable. , I usually get a dozen bagels to go and one for there and it is about 17$. Highly recommend this shop. Support your locals and spend your money here. read more

This may be my favorite bagel shop on the entire east coast. The bagels are made in-house. The owners are incredibly sweet and have been running this small independent local shop for decades. I've been coming here since I was a kid. The ambiance is no-frills, feels very much like a neighborhood spot. All their bagels are made in-house. The texture is fluffy on the inside, crisp on the outside. Egg & cheese sandwiches are a must-order, they crack and grill the eggs right on site. No frozen egg to be found! The bagels are served so hot they're steaming (as bagels should be served). Notable shoutout to their flavored iced coffees which have the flavor brewed right in, no syrups added. Truly a North Providence institution. read more

The best bagels around! I have been getting my bagels from here for years and they never disappoint. They are light and fluffy and produce the best crunch when toasted. The coffee is also great. Staff is always kind! The Lizotte family is the best! Highly recommend grabbing a bagel sandwich and a coffee! read more

When I'm in the mood for bagels, this is my go to place. Bagels are huge and generous on the toppings, covering bottom as well as the top. I give this place 4 stars and not 5, because I only get a half dozen for home. Prices are very reasonable, 7$ for a half dozen. I've never had the sandwiches or other fillings, but I see the regulars here all the time so assume everything is delicious. I based my 4 stars on the excellent service; the staff are pleasant, acknowledging that you're there when they are busy. Parking might seem tight, but I've never had a problem. There is a huge Parking lot in the back that is not visible from the street side. They also carry bread, rolls, and some pastries. They also have Taylor ham, a New Jersey thing for those of us who enjoy that on visits to Jersey. read more

Bagel Express - Bagels for a few breakfasts or lunch! - Bagels Near Me - North Providence, Rhode Island

Bagel Express makes the best bagels in Rhode Island and in my opinion it's not close. I have tried every single joint in town and nothing compares to the perfect bagels here. I go to their Broadway location at least once a week, it's my guilty pleasure. The Smith St. location is where the magic happens though.. bagel magic. read more

Struggling to decide between a 3 and 4. I'd say 3.5. I got an everything bagel at 10 am and it was pretty good and fresh. Not the best (judging by NJ / NYC standards), but it's better than average for New England standards. The woman serving me was sweet. There weren't any flavored cream cheese options so I opted for butter and the butter was cold and hard so I had solid chunks of butter on my bagel. Was pretty gross biting into some of it. Not sure why they don't have any room temperature butter. read more

Bagel Express - Pretty good bagel with a solid chunk of butter - way too much - Bagels Near Me - North Providence, Rhode Island

Bugs all over the bagels inside but idk mine tasted good ish was too salty for an everything bagel

Honestly, this place makes some of the best bread I've ever had. I got a bag of sandwich rolls for the house, and ate one in the car because it was so irresistible. Aside from that, I have had breakfast sandwiches several times from this place, and they are consistently really good. The service is also quite friendly. You can tell this is a place for regulars, and people get to know you as a person. That's really hard to find nowadays. read more

Their salads are good but I have literally never experienced horrible customer service like this anywhere else. Every time I call to order I get attitude from the person answering the phone if they even answer at all. I stopped going for like 6 months because I was tired of them never answering the phone and then decided to give it one more try and got treated like an absolute idiot for asking if they still had salads when they used to sell out of them almost every day which is why I started calling ahead in the first place. What's even worse is if you are in there on a busy day you will likely even watch them ignore the phone while it's ringing or decline the call altogether. This is honestly just sad and not worth the negative experiences. read more

We stop here every so often not only because the bagels are fresh and made in the back. But everything is nice about this place. The coffee is fresh and good, the staff are always friendly and helpful. Just this morning the owners son was out serving and was pleasant and striking up conversations. They have their fair share of regulars who are more than willing and happy to engage in a conversation with you. They make fantastic breakfast sandwiches that are done write correctly and made quickly. Bagel express is a local place to come and get good food quick without hassle and enjoy they small local feeling. Don't come here expecting something fancy, or trendy. If you're looking for some good food for cheap this Bagel Express will be that place. read more

one of the best bagels i've had! super big with a nice crunch on the outside. i got a sesame bagel with maple walnut cream cheese. the maple walnut cream cheese was also really good! great service. small place inside. reminded me of a honey dew with all the old folks in there chatting read more

Used to go here with my father when I lived in North Providence. Best Bagel Shop in Rhode Island! I now live in North Carolina with my husband whose in the military, but we are planning on moving back home soon! Visit every time we come home too for vacations! It's a must! Bagel Express will definitely be the spot for me and my dad to hang out again on Saturday mornings! read more

Best Bagels! They are light and not heavy. So fresh! Great customer service. I highly recommend this place.

Confession - I'm a native Brooklyn boy bagel snob. That confession is necessary because this review is within my context of Rhode Island. If Bagel Express was in NY they would have received 1 star. I have to say that they offer a pretty decent bagel for North Providence. I got their breakfast sandwich. They confessed that their egg and bacon were microwaved and not grilled - not a good start. I got their everything bagel to feel my craving I had for bagels. Their sandwich required a decent dose of salt and pepper. The egg didn't have the characteristics of being microwaved - good job, the bacon did--you should never microwave bacon. Their bagel had a fair consistency. I'll come back to Bagel Express since they do offer the best bagel in the area. I think my best bet next time is too get a toasted bagel with butter - very simple... read more

Great bagels, some of the best in the state. House made cream cheese in a few varieties. They also have scones, muffins and deli and breakfast sandwiches using Boars Head meats/cheeses! The coffee (according to my wife) is delicious. She recommends the Jamaica Me Crazy...they even offer "tank" sizes of iced coffee for those days when a normal size just doesn't get the job done. Family owned/operated and a community staple in Centerdale. read more

Fell in love with their cinnamon sugar bagel topped with strawberry cream cheese. As good as a donut without the grease. I've never compared a bagel to a donut before, so it's that yummy. Best almond biscotti I've ever tried. Fresh. Not too dry. Rich almond flavor. Be sure to buy a bag. Good coffee. Friendly. Cozy. read more

You know, I'll never understand why there's a huge line at dunkin next door when bagel express is dishing out the most fresh and delish bagels AND scrumptious coffee. On top of that, the staff their are lovely. This morning I was in and out of there within 3 minutes and I know my day is going to be far better stopping into bagel express then if I had went to dunkin. read more

The bagel sandwiches here are great! They use good quality meat and they don't skimp on the amount. The Lunch Special - a bagel sandwich, a cookie, a bag of chips, and a coke for $10 - can't beat that! The staff is also super nice. read more

Hands down best bagels i have ever had. And I have had lots of bagels from everywhere. I moved about 45 mins away and I still make the drive. So worth it. read more

I came here in hopes of finding a Taylor Ham (pork roll) sandwich. I was just excited after seeing the Yelp reviews and figured, "you can't mess up an egg sandwich". Wrong. Well I saw they had a special called "New Jersey" which I thought would be a no brainier. It said Taylor Ham sandwich. I said I'll take that, and she explained that they didn't have a grill and that the Taylor ham was mixed in an omelette with cheese. I figured I may as well give it a try on an everything bagel. So the bagel itself wasn't bad and had a pretty decent texture. But the flavor wasn't anything pronounced. Now for the inside of the sandwich. The egg was absolutely flavorless and had the most bizarre texture. It tasted as if it was microwaved egg. The Taylor pork wasn't "in" an omelette as they said. It was one small piece that hadn't been seared or anything and tasted as if it was just cut and placed between the egg and a slice of bland rubbery cheese. It was the worst egg sandwich I have ever had and I think a processed dunkin donuts sandwich would taste better and I despise those as well. I don't understand the hype surrounding this place. If you aren't going to execute something well, then do not even offer it on your menu. I won't be visiting here again. read more

I've been here twice and both times I was talked down to. They basically look at you like you're crazy when you ask a question and expect you to know the menu like the back of your hand. One time I asked for he onion bagel that was in the onion bagel bin and the woman said, "that's garlic." In a rude, condescending tone. MY BAD. IT WAS IN THE ONION BIN. When my boyfriend asked if the sausage on the breakfast sandwich was a patty or links, she looked at him like he had three heads and said, "they're links cut up and then put into omelette form." Again, in a rude, condescending tone. Are you kidding me?? How were we supposed to know? I've never heard of anywhere doing that for a breakfast sandwich. Out roommate also had been here and said he was treated equally as awful. I love going to local businesses and supporting them versus dunkin donuts or mcdonalds, but how am I supposed to do so when the customer service at the place I'm trying to support is so horrible! How do you ever expect to create regulars??! I'm never going back. read more

First time trying, wouldn't go back. Customer service was fine, friendly staff. But for a "bagel" express place, there were only 2 flavors of bagels left by 11am-disappointing. Tried a bagel breakfast sandwich, not impressed. Bagel was nothing special and the bacon/egg combo heated in the microwave together was soggy and bland. No flavor all around. Also got a small snicker doodle ice coffee which was decent. Waste of $6 & some change imo. read more

Bagel Express - Bacon, egg, cheese on honey wheat bagel - Bagels Near Me - North Providence, Rhode Island

The hubby and I use to live in West Warwick and we had found the Bagel Factory, which made fresh bagels and delicious breakfast sandwiches. I believe the place is no longer there, and that was sad, but one random day, the hubby went out for something and came back with breakfast sandwiches from Bagel Express, and I realized, we have a new fresh bagel spot! It's a small space and a lot of the time, we get there late, so many of the bagels aren't available, but it's still worth it! We've had the onion, everything and sesame bagels and all have been delicious. I'm truly glad we (the hubby) found this hidden gem (it isn't really hidden, it's right on Smith St.) read more

If you are actually wanting to just get a cup of coffee to avoid the line at DD down the street...don't bother. They are ok if you are NOT in a hurry. The older lady looked up, made eye contact, and did not say anything. When I asked if I could get a cup of coffee, she stated she was helping some one else and I would have to wait. I'm all good with that. I left. read more

Always ate bagels from here when I was a kid, so I went into the store myself for the first time last year. What a mistake. All I bought was one bagel but the lady was acting like I was seriously bothering her. Gave me and attitude when she actually had to ASK me whether or not I wanted it toasted (something along the lines of "Well, how I am supposed to know if you want it toasted?!") Sorry? Would've walked out if I hadn't already paid for my bagel... On the bright side, the food is good and not overpriced...the employees and most of the people eating there seem to be friendly and from what I can see from the other reviews maybe you have to be a regular to get treated politely? I've made a point to not go there since so I guess I'll never find out. read more

I have stopped in a few times now and it always seems a little dirty and unkempt each time... The bagels are not made fresh daily like Providence Bagel or Bagel Gourmet... Save your time and money and just choose to spend your $ with a professional up to date business like the 2 that I mentioned... Skip Bagel Express read more

Love this place. I'm sure most people don't know about it, and "Bagel Express" doesn't exactly sound very appetizing, but it's really a hidden gem and very "Mom & Pop" even though it doesn't sound like it. The egg & cheese / sausage / bacon etc. are made on the spot, not like gross Dunkin Donuts, and are taaaaaaaasty. The cream cheese's are all made there are are really good, my favorite is the chive. The bagels are all really yummy and fresh, I've never tried a bad one. Really though, one morning after a heavy night of drinking and with 7 people sleeping on my floors and couches, I went out to this place and brought home everyone egg and cheese sandwiches and cream cheese and bagels that they thought they were getting from Dunkins, but I decided to improvise. Everyone couldn't stop saying over and over how yummy it was. The also serve sandwiches with Boars Head meats but I've never had the delight of being there for lunch. The owner is really nice and is always there, likely serving you. They close at either 2 or 3pm so get in early :) read more

This place has been on my bucket list for awhile. Finally made it in today for lunch with hubs about a half hour before they closed. Even though it was close to closing time, the people working were super nice to us. Felt like a regular the moment we walked through the door. Our sandwiches were made on Italian bread LITERALLY JUST BAKED. generous portions of meat and cheese (no Subway style one piece of everything) plus, their lunch special can't be beat...for just an extra dollar you get chips and a drink. Can't wait to come back and try their breakfast sandwiches and coffee! read more

Decent NY style bagels. Went mid-afternoon & they were out of most varieties. Will try going back in the a.m. sometime soon.

This has become my favorite bagel spot in Rhode Island. I go just about every Sunday morning before football starts. The bagels are absolutely delicious - according to the owner they aren't baked, but rather steamed so they get nice and fluffy. The flavored cream cheeses are made in-house, and often right when you order. The chive is my favorite, but the veggie is also delicious. I keep saying I'm gonna venture out and order a sandwich one of these days, but I only get here once a week and am always nervous to give up my bagel and cream cheese deliciousness. The flavored coffees are also yummy, and they will brew any flavor beans that they have for you if a pot isn't already made. Talk about fresh! Be sure to try the Snickerdoodle, or my favorite - Almond Joy. I do recommend getting there as early as possible as your choices dwindle as the day goes on. I was oddly there at 6:30am one Sunday (yes, still awake from the night before...but sober! Don't worry!) and had my choice of about a dozen different bagel flavors. Personal faves include onion and spinach. I can see why other reviewers have complained about the customer service, but I have never experienced a problem. If you get there early enough the male owner is usually there and he is sweet as pie. Anecdote about said sweetness: I went with a friend who had been asking for their strawberry cream cheese every week for about a month, and they never had it. When he served us on this early morning, he promised that if he didn't have it the next week, our bagels were free. The bad news is we haven't seen the strawberry yet, but the good news is that we've gotten free bagels for the last few Sundays. Maybe he's indirectly bribing me for this favorable review? read more

Best bagels in RI. Everything made on site, nothing is pre frozen. Besides the best bagels, they also have the best coffee. Get the "Tank" ice coffee! They also offer a variety of sandwiches all made with Boar's Head cold cuts. Never too crowded. This is my favorite secret spot to enjoy a quick breakfast before I start my day. Mostly locals make this place great. Everyone knows each other and they know just what I want when I walk in the door. Anthony the owner is always in the kitchen and says hello to everyone. Put this place on your list. read more

I am continuing on my quest to find a good bagel place in R. I am a fan of NY style I like a bagel with a nice bite and chew. Sadly I didn't get that with bagel. It was pretty soft, and didn't have that bite you expect, but the flavor was good I had an everything and I tried the cinnamon sugar which be prepared to get sticky with. The place has a lot of regulars I can tell and they seemed to be priority and only one person working the counter on a Saturday seems a little silly. Decent prices and close to where I live so I would come back for second shot. read more

I love their cinnamon sugar bagels but HATE their customer service. I tend to eat my bagels plain and usually just say that I would like the [insert bagel type]. Everytime the middle-aged lady gives me such an attitude and says HOW?! I want to say to her that if I want cream cheese on it, I would say I want the cinnamon sugar bagel with plain cream cheese. She gives me such an attitude each time, I ask myself why I even bother to go? It definitely leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. I think I'm better off if I find a different place... read more