Zero stars should be allowable to rate this place. Do NOT risk your health by eating here. Our food was awful and the service was even worse. The drinks from the machine tasted moldy and after a second look, we now know why. The bagels were not good and were scant in the toppings we ordered. The front end cashier was a bit aggressive so we did not ask for a refund. We have contacted the company, though. read more

Bagel Nation - See the mold in numerous places? We tasted it, too. Do not risk your health by eating or drinking here. - Bagels Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Great service, nice employees. The Frazzle bagel with walnut cream cheese is so delicious! I think $4.44 for two bagels is a pretty good deal. The bagel itself is chewy and soft, with a slight crunch when toasted. Plenty of indoor seating. Almost feels like a cafe inside. read more

A little bit of tight space but they had a good organization to it. Service was quick enough and the bagels were OK, but not as good as some of the ones I normally get. Tried the everything and it was OK but will try and see other places in the area. read more

The girls at the counter are so nice and helpful. I've never been here before and they helped me pick out the best bagel for me and which bagel should go on. Their selection of sandwiches both for breakfast and lunch are quite large. I got the southern bell, and it was the perfect combination of spice with melted cheese. The only thing I would change would be the amount of meat. I don't think that there was enough sausage for how large the bagel was. I paired it with an everything bagel, and the crunchy salty ratio was just right! read more

Bagel Nation - Southern Belle - Bagels Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

If you're coming here looking for a New York/New Jersey quality bagel - you will be disappointed. I got an everything bagel with plan cream cheese, the bagel itself was OK - nothing special - and I was given a small smear of cream cheese. The cream cheese was strangely thin and was falling out of the bagel but had a decent taste. The service was okay. The woman who took my ordered was rushed and rude. The workers just did not look happy. read more

Solid bagel location...probably one of the OG's. New bagel places are popping up left and right here in Charleston so I hope this one sticks around. They have a variety of breakfast and lunch bagels. I got here when they were close to closing, but the service was very fast. There is a good amount of seating, indoors and outside. although there's two locations in the Charleston area, it does not have a chain store vibe. read more

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Great spot to grab a breakfast sandwich on the go in Charleston! I got a bacon egg and cheese on an Asiago bagel, and it hit the spot while sitting on Folly Beach. I wish I would have added a spread or sauce, to take it to the next level. But this definitely settled my craving for a breakfast bagel sammy! read more

Bagel Nation - Bagels Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Definitely highly recommended. I, of course, love their Bagels and cream cheese with Nova Scotia Salmon, onions, tomatoes .No, I am not Jewish, but I guess I would be a honest one for sure with my eating habits!! read more

I love bagel nation it's an easy go to for a great breakfast sandwich! BEC on Blueberry is my go to with some honey butter on the side so good! I like that they are fast and I barely have to wait unless it's a Saturday line out the door is always a great sign! read more

I can't eat the bagels (celiac), but picked up an order for a party. Bagels were available when they said they would be. Be aware they charge $3 per dozen for slicing. The staff was very pleasant. I've been told the bagels here are some of the best in Charleston. read more

Decent bagel place that's become gathering slow on James Island, with a line out the door on weekends. Extensive (almost overwhelming) menu with bagels, bagel sandwiches for breakfast or lunch, paninis, and wraps. Bigger inside than it seems, with tables and booths in the back past the open kitchen. Definitely with stopping and eating here if you're in the area. read more

Its kind of a dive inside which I actually like and the woman working the grill makes amazing eggs. But, I can't bring myself to visit anymore bc of how they prep their food. They do not clean the food baskets between uses (or at all). Watched the cashier just grab the used baskets from the stack above/in the trash and put them right back on the food prep area for the next order. Which makes me wonder how often anything else back there gets cleaned. read more

If bagels is what you are looking for this is the spot. Variety of bagels almost in every way you might think off . Breakfast, lunch , sweet of savory. Staff do greet you and are nice. The place was clean , there was outdoor indoor seating only. Ample parking space as it's like a strip mall area. Kohls and Marshall are nearby perfect for some lunch shopping area read more

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I tried the egglewich deluxe with ham on a sun dried tomato bagel. I'd go for a different bagel next time but I enjoyed my sandwich and it filled me up on a morning when I was super hungry. The cheese is just a slice of American cheese, but it melts nice on the bagel sandwich. I went during the week on my way to work and it was quick service with friendly staff. I want to try the monte cristo bagel sandwich next time! read more

Bagel Nation - Egglewich deluxe with ham on sun dried tomato bagel - Bagels Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Mesia was the sweetest! She helped us pick our bagels and was super patient with us. The bagels were incredible we went back the next day. Their coffee bar is so good they have so many options and there's a ton of seating and outdoor options too. Cant wait to go again! read more

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4 stars based I'm from NJ and a bagel snob. This is my go to place in Charleston. Always solid. Always fresh. If you're ordering in person on the weekend, it'll be a wait so definitely would call ahead or order online for pickup. If you're a coffee drinker, they usually have fun coffee flavors (outside your typical hazelnut vanilla etc) read more

Everything! Bagels weren't that good. Place was messy and dirty. No good seating available.

Loved loved loved the Ruben sandwich! Was sooo tasty and filling. Put on cheese bagel and chefs kiss. Came with a side of chips. Can pick up cream cheese to go and bagels to go. Parking lot in front and next to a Publix if you want to grab fruit salad or flowers and start your weekend brunch off right. Small tables if you want to enjoy your bagel and dine in are available. Quick service in making and handing over your food to go. #bergerknowsbest read more

Bagel Nation - Ruben on cheese bagel - Bagels Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Bagel nation is great for a classic bagel. The prices are reasonable and the staff is friendly.

Giving five stars for the delicious everything bagel with cream cheese and bagel sandwich and for the girl (with glasses I believe) who took my order but if you're going to mark off a section of the store (for good reason too it was 1:00 and closing time was 2:00) ~ either mark it clearly or don't treat me like a fool! "You can't be back here. That is why the chair was there." Owning customers is not a good look ~ I tipped generously and instantly regretted it. Edit: wow I'm looking over other reviews and it appears I'm not the only person who felt insulted by the staff. Seriously the food is delicious though. read more

Bagels are one of my favorites and Bagel Nation cooks up some awesome bagel sammies. I usually stick to the Bordeaux Brie on a frazzel bagel (when available). It is brie cheese, jam and almonds toasted on a sugar coated bagel -- not the epitome of health but certainly a great treat! Tip - order ahead online for takeout and it will be ready quickly. read more

Service was slow, unprofessional, and extremely rude. My bagel was not toasted despite asking multiple times and bacon was barely cooked. A person who appeared to be an owner was present and didnt seem to care about the repeated order mistakes, long wait, or staff speaking rudely to guests. read more

Got my usual Frazzle. The top was wonderful and nice and warm. The bottom was burned. :(

It's my Sunday morning ritual with my sons. They love it and we have a routine which is great. Bagels always good and luckily the staff kinda know us. Would LOVE for the place to get a basic facelift. Change ceiling tiles, vents, paint, play some music, give the place more of a vibe and identity. read more

I want to like them more. Some bagel types don't rise well, are hard and dense. Everything bagels are way oversalted. Wheat are too sweet. Better consistency across days and bagel types would make me more of a fan. read more

I love Bagel Nation! I rarely get to go there though since they close so early at 3pm! Today, I managed to get there before 2pm. Being 2pm, they were out of the everything bagel on which I ordered my sandwich. I chose the onion bagel instead, which was a good substitute. Point is, the later in the day you come, the more likely they will be out of stuff. I ordered the Ellis Island Sandwich which was turkey, cheese, sprouts, and I think mayo and mustard. I chose this sandwich because a lot of the other sandwiches came with lettuce and tomato (yuck) and I'd rather have sprouts. I know from a previous visit, however, that you can substitute the lettuce and tomato out for sprouts on any sandwich. I was just trying to keep it simple. They asked me if I wanted potato salad, pasta salad, or chips. I asked which one of the "salads" were better. Both employees said the pasta salad so I went with that. The guy putting my food together told me that he gave me two pasta salads since I hadn't tried it before. It was really good so I ate both. It was cold pasta in a vinaigrette type sauce with olives and some other cut up stuff I didn't eat. I also got a cinnamon roll with my order. They almost forgot to give it to me because we were chit chatting, but I remembered so I asked for it. This thing is huge and delicious. I really enjoyed my bagel sandwich for lunch today. I appreciate them giving me an extra pasta salad. I loved my cinnamon roll also. I would recommend this place to anyone who is not too much of a night owl, because remember, they close at 3pm! read more

Bagel Nation - Ellis Island and Pasta Salad - Bagels Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Strip mall bagel location! The bagels themselves are fine and the place is ALWAYS packed. A true definition of hole in the wall! The kids love the few games and gum ball machines and always beg to go for this purpose. The staff is always warm and inviting. The place could use a facelift but I think that's also part of the charm of it too. The menu is diverse and they have muffin and cinnamon options for those who don't bagel. read more

Both locations are dirty. Insane filthy. Roaches and caked on grime. Andrew the owner is the worst because he doesn't care to address the problem(s). CHOOSE A BETTER BAGEL PLACE. read more

So we had the Southern Belle and a plain bagel. The Southern Belle is a wonderful egg, sausage, pepper, tomato, cheese bagel sandwich with a little cajun seasoning on it. If you like a touch of spice in the a.m. This maybe the bagel for you. The plain bagel came with a strawberry cream cheese that was just enough to be completely enjoyed. I would rate it higher, but the place was loud, extremely busy (hard to get into to order and then order pickup), and the restrooms appeared closed. read more

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Service is great. The food is pretty good. Quality bagels good toppings. The atmosphere feels dark. Lighting is just a bit funky. We may come back, but one thing that is crazy to me is that they didn't have change. Credit card companies charge a fee and I prefer to tip employees instead a giving credit card companies 3%. Keep change on hand? read more

Bagel nation always has the best bagels! Quick, friendly service. Whether day old bagels or fresh that day, my family is happy when I bring them home. Not to mention the homemade cream cheese is spectacular! A must visit if you are on that side of town. read more

I tried to give this place another chance - even after the owner responded to my last review the way that he did - see below. I've worked in food & bev and I know it takes time to make food. The response from the owner of Bagel Nation further shows his inappropriate attitude towards customers and this was my last visit because there are still so many problems and I'm not going to spend any more money here. I came by to pick up some food before heading home. I already knew that there would be a wait time because of the line and my last visit here. I waited for 30 minutes and finally I heard my name called. Yes! I was so hungry! I go to pick up my to go order and notice the pasta salad is missing. Easy fix - I asked for one and a lady gave it to me. I go to my car and because I'm really hungry and I have a 30 min drive home, I decide to take a couple of bites of my sandwich. I take a bite and I realize that my low country breakfast sandwich is missing a few ingredients - I look at it, and realize I do not have the right sandwich. I seriously think about whether or not I want to go back in and wait another 20 minutes for food. But the sandwich that I ordered was more expensive and I really wanted that one. I tell the cashier that I received the wrong sandwich and she tells a lady in the back. The cashier tells me it will just be a few minutes. Ok, I can deal with that - I go and wait by the food pickup. After multiple orders have gone, I ask the lady (who the cashier told to remake the sandwich earlier) if my sandwich is ready yet. She looks confused and asks for my name even though the cashier told her earlier. So I finally get my sandwich 5 minutes later, and I have spent a total of 1 HOUR waiting for food in this place! To top it all off, my husband opens up his sandwich and isn't correct. Someone needs to step up and improve the management in this restaurant - wait time is too long, and they still can't get orders right. I tried to give them another chance but I wish I had just gone somewhere else. read more

Bagel Nation - Bagels Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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I'm a huge bagel dude so it kinda sucks that this is my nearby bagel place. I always like their bagels and you can never go wrong with their sandwiches either. This place would be pretty great if it weren't for the service, every time I've been here I always get some type of negative attitude from the staff. It's never been the employee taking my order, rather it's the people cooking and handing me my order. They would often mess up my order and get mad when I would ask politely if they could fix it. They have given friends and relatives problems and shown some disrespect to customers in store as well. I really can't and don't wanna hate cause it's always great to have a local establishment with quality bagels. The prices are quite high but it's a fair price to pay for some toasted bagel and cream cheese. Don't see this review aging too well as I assume their food will stay consistent and staff may change someday, but for the past few years the service has hurt and affected myself and some of my peers. I don't want this to come off as a negative review but quality service and interactions go a long way, especially in a breakfast place where customers may be tired and have the morning grumpys before their meal. On track to greatness bagel nation! read more

Don't look up, the ceiling is disgusting and looks a million years old. But the menu is large and the food was good.

Great local fresh bagels! Wonderful variety of options with very clean interior and a warm staff! This was an absolute pleasure. Thank you so much! read more

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I normally LOVE bagel nation but I was very disappointed today. I asked for an egg, cheese and ham bagel with extra cheese. I opened the bag and Both bagels were falling apart and the egg was basically non existent... plus no extra cheese. It was dry and flavorless. On top of it all, there was no one else waiting. You would think the service would have been a tad better. read more

Bagel Nation - Bagels Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Used to come here all the time when I lived in town visiting so I decided to come back and go out of my way to come here to find a dirty tables, what I would guess to be under staffing, pissed off employees and mediocre food at best - name wasn't called so food was cold, hash browns with cheese had literally 7 strands on shredded cheese on it was hard and gross. Omelette mediocre at best. Don't bother wasting your time. This place has gone down the tubes. If I could give a 0 I would read more

Bagel Nation is fine if you need a quick coffee or something to nibble on, but their Bagels aren't anything special. I asked for mine toasted but it seemed like they only put it in the toaster for a few moments, so it came out dry and chewy. I might try BN again and order something different, but they need to step up their game. read more

Certainly, someone working within this place could see the front needed a bit more than a bit of tidying up, instead they chatted. Newspapers in the racks all flipped up and pulled out, papers on the ground, the whole front area was disheveled. "Everything bagel, lightly toasted with Spanish Olive cream cheese". I'm walking to my car after a goodly wait with what amounts to a a soft pack of cigs in weight, with no matches. This was my glaringly obvious indication that things were not alright in bagel-land. If I wasn't in a rush, I'd have gladly taken a photo of this pathetic mess they passed off to me as a bagel. I had given them a dollar tip because the workers looked like they'd appreciate it, perhaps, selfishly hoping to gain a touch of favor in the schmear. This left me with a $4.35 flat, smudged bagel with nothing on it save a hint of cream cheese coloring. I go back inside to talk to the counter guy, I was already almost back to the mystery machine. One workes shooting me the evil eye like he wanted to voice his displeasure in my reappearance. The other worker now attempts to explain he mis read the ticket. He thought it was light cream cheese, maybe, but probably not. So he took my bagel to apply the proper amount which would still not be deemed acceptable. I'm no cream cheese glutton, I have no desire to knit pick, but again I felt like the bagel should have enough where you can see it from the outside. Without a shadow of a doubt, a completely disgraceful attempt not just for a bagel, not just for service, not just for no desire to straighten up. What a total mess.. read more

I hate to leave a negative review, especially for a place that we usually like. But, came here on a Sunday, 40 minute wait for a bagel sandwich. Not only that, but when I finally got my sandwich, it had wilted brown lettuce on one, and the other one had just the slightest bit of an egg and ham. The frustrating thing, is that the employees were also very rude, they must really hate their customers. We left a generous tip when we made our purchase, wish I could take it back. read more