Thanks to Sam, the owner and native New Yorker, for responding to my post, in search of a very good…read morecorned beef sandwhich. I didn't expect a bagel shop to have really good sandwiches. I have to say that it's the best one I've ever had in Arizona, and I've tried many over the past nearly 4 decades. The meat was delish, and it was a good amount. The bread, not a bagel, was larger than typical slices and very good as well. The price was surprisingly reasonable too! The price was nearly the price of a half sandwich that you get elsewhere. The service was great, and when I asked to speak to Sam, she was working the register, hustling to stay on top of all the ordering going on, eager to accommodate everyone. She was truly working to help everyone have a very good experience, and genuinely interested in operating in excellence. She took time to yalk with me and explain their bagel making process, and the quality meats, cheeses and bread she uses. She is all about quality. I'll be back. It's a must try, if you're looking for bagels or excellent corned beef sandwiches. One important note is that they're closed M-W, and only open until 2 the rest of the week. TRY IT, YOU'LL LIKE IT!!!

Deeeelish!!!!! First time trying Bongiorno Bagels and it was yummmmy!…read more Came on a Friday morning over memorial wkd. Wasn't too busy (due to holiday wkd) which was a plus for us! Ordered a few bagels to try. Some sandwiches some with just cream cheese. Everything we had was very good! Good crisp to the bagel itself. My favorite that I tried was the breakfast sandwich on everything with egg, American cheese, and bacon (asked for it crispy and that's what I got). Also got an iced coffee as well. Overall experience was great! Cute little place. Always busy. The staff is very friendly! Leo made my breakfast sandwich and he did such a great job! It was purrfect! Thanks Leo....you are amazing! Emma is AWESOME!!! She took our order and she is on top of it! She is great at her job and very friendly! Food came out fresh, hot, and quick. Bagels are fresh. Sam and John are super nice, hard working, and you can tell they love what they do and their customers. They have a genuine passion in putting out a great product and I love it!

This is my favorite bagel shop in the Valley!…read more They offer a wide range of bagel flavors and cream cheeses, so there's truly something for everyone. Everything is made fresh from scratch in-house each morning, and you can taste the care and attention that goes into every bite. The quality is top-notch, and one thing I really appreciate is how generous they are with the cream cheese--they definitely don't skimp! What really makes this place special, though, is the people behind it. It's a local, family-run shop where mom, dad, and the kids are all part of the experience. They always greet customers with a smile and make you feel genuinely welcome. That warm, friendly atmosphere--combined with fantastic bagels--keeps me coming back again and again.

I was there before work with my puppy. Loved what I saw when I walked in! Enjoyed the service and…read morethe everything bagel that I ordered with plain cream cheese and lox and the works. It's been. 5 long years since I've had a bagel this tasty! Oh the apple cinnamon cake is pretty tasty too! I'm only in the area one day a week and I think this is gonna be my regular stop for a while!!!

Yet another review! We were in a rush and got our bagels to go. Great bagels and love the bagel…read morebreakfast sandwich recipes. Today they burned my onions on my onion bagel. When I grabbed ahold of it most of the burned or overcooked onions fell off. So, the taste of burned onion was minimal. Guys! If you see burned bagels toss them! Don't serve them! (It could be sneaky to serve them to 'to go' customers but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt), or sell them as day old and let the customer decide. Thank Kokobelli! And... I'll be looking for your day olds on 'To Good To Go' - great way to clear out the days overages.

my negative review from dec 3, 2019 "kokobelli bagel cafe"…read morenot a true bagel. still stands!! nothing has chnged is the intervening 7 years!

My friends and I were hyped to try Bagelfeld's, but we felt the whole experience fell short. I…read morearrived around 9:25am on Sunday, and the only bagels left were plain, salt, everything, and poppy seed. They were out of cold brew too. I had an everything bagel with the pepper & garlic cream cheese. The cream cheese was amazing. I loved the texture and it was full of flavor! The bagel was a little stale, IMO. The others in my party felt the same way. The employees were not very friendly - there was not a line when we ordered. It would be nice if they added a couple of tall tables to stand around so we could've eaten our bagels there!

First, I'll say the bagels here are absolutely delicious, probably some of the best in the city…read more Now here are the problems with this place. Countless times have I driven here just for there to be a sold out sign in front because they dont give that info on their website, or they dont answer a phone. The bagels are good so I understand they might sell out but the fact they only give that info with a physical store front sign is extremely annoying and inconvenient, especially considering theres usually a 50/50 chance theyre sold out early every day. Finally the nail in the coffin for me was when I walked in on a Saturday morning and was told they cant prepare single bagels w cream cheese on the weekends anymore because theyre too busy while I was literally the only customer in the place. the bagels are great but this place has become too much of a hassle to deal with. I wont be going back anymore.

Anytime I see a place claim they serve NYC bagels, I'm dubious. But someone at the hotel we were…read morestaying at said it was good so I tried it and it was everything I needed it to be. Our egg, cheese, and meat bagel sandwiches were delicious! Even my picky younger kid loved her sandwich and gave two thumbs up!

Yummmmm!! Quick and easy lines, and all of us had different bagels and loved all of them!…read more Highly recommend! Delicious!!

My complex... since we've lived in QC we would come here when it was previously owned by different…read moreowners and called Schmear. How I miss those days! Stopping in before the kids soccer practice on a Saturday to a packed house. The new owner is a thrill to watch thrive since those days and a part of me felt concerned when covid hit. I know it was brutal for her opening up a new business right before and trying to live up and perfect the craft! I even turned away for awhile in disappointment thinking our town lost a gem, Schmear. If it wasn't for the fact that for a long time this was the only place to get a bagel- I might have never returned, but this girl loves her carbs and a good schmear (NYC is heaven- of course) ! I came back to try every now and again just to get a fix. Einstein Bagels finally made their way into QC and it was definitely a reality hit of quality (hadn't ate there in years). I have yet to return to Einsteins . My favorites: the everything bagels are literally and deeply covered with robust rub, the chive cream cheese amazing, kids love the rainbow bagels, they carry macadamia milk for coffee, and you can grab a bag for $4 of the day old bagels! The bagel has a great yeast starter just about similar to the old Schmear! You can taste the variation. My only complaints: the hours (wish they opened earlier, coffee drinks are way too expensive, they upcharge on the bagel type and cream cheese, they need to expand and feature different schmears from time to time, my biggest concern is consistency. There's times I go in and my bagel was barely toasted, more like warmed bread, times where they barely put cream cheese on (frustrating when they upcharge for chive cream cheese and you got nada). The automatic tipping is starting to become ridiculous. We go in and order our food at the counter, wait for it and throw our own stuff away or even take it to go. There is no "service" and for them to request that we tip 15/20/25 percent at checkout is absurd. They aren't the only establishment doing it and I'm more than sure it's the pay system software they use- but our family is actually at a point to stop going to these places that do that overall. Or we will use an app and order ahead to bypass that awkwardness and pick it up because it's absolutely out of hand! Owners need to address this but they won't understandably as it's more money to them and their employees- for a time (like I said, we've stopped visiting a lot of places like this). If it wasn't for the macadamia milk- I wouldn't bother to buy coffee here. I don't think the coffee overall has a great taste but nonetheless when I stop in during the work week as a treat to myself I'll order just because of this option alone. You can't find many places that offer macadamia milk- yes, there's a $1 up charge for that too. The pistachio shaken espresso at switch brews is much preferred but they don't have great bagels, lol! The owner- she's adorable, sweet, and I love seeing her work side by side with her crew! That's leadership and I will always support that! Plus my daughter and I love her cute eccentric outfits! I feel like I'm in the city instead of bland suburbia. Thank you for jazzing up life around here!! The upkeep and seasonal decor is such a treat and also makes for a great visit too! Adorable decorations to fit the holiday or season and even fresh flowers- LOVE IT! It's those details that make the visit worthy. We love the new outdoor patio set and the available games are great too- I suggest a kids bookshelf! I look forward to her new ideas and seasonal changes- it's what makes QC great. Thank you for maintaining a quality bagel shop in QC.

Love this little spot!!!! The team is amazing and they make GREAT bagels!!!! Proper bagels!!!!…read more There's a lot of fun options for food and drink, so it might take you a few runs before you get your perfect order down! But trust me! No bad choices!!! Wish I could eat bagels every day!!! =P

Bagel was so fresh and so delicious!!! Very friendly staff and super cute atmosphere.read more

Yasmin at Back East Bagels is an absolute gem. From the moment you walk in, she's welcoming,…read morefriendly, and genuinely cares about making your experience great. She's efficient, attentive, and always has a positive attitude--even when it's busy. You can tell she takes pride in her work, and it really shows. Back East Bagels is lucky to have her, and she's a big reason I'll keep coming back!

We were looking for a quick breakfast and had a bit of a mixed experience. I ordered the egg,…read morecheese, and sausage sandwich along with a hazelnut coffee. The sandwich itself was just okay, but the bagel was noticeably dry and didn't taste as fresh. When you're going to a place known for bagels, you really expect that part to be spot on. Instead of being soft and chewy, it just had a stale, dry texture that took away from what could have been a solid breakfast sandwich. The egg, cheese, and sausage were fine, but the bagel is really the foundation of the whole thing. I also ordered a hazelnut coffee, that was really good and worth the wait as they had to brew it. Overall, it wasn't terrible experience, but it also wasn't great. With a fresher bagel and fresh coffee ready to go, the experience would have been much better. Hoping it was just an off day.

I can't understand why this place doesnt offer a beyond beef sausage or Impossible…read more The Starbucks in vegas does. I bring it up, because they are making about several hundred percent. A bagel costs them 1 penny. They charge a minimum of $7. I chose the egg white bagel with everything and turkey sausage. No ideal but protein is needed. The bagel was not toasted. I assumed it would be. Nor did they add a condiment like butter on the side. I did remove the cheese. But agsin nowadays there are so msny vegan cheese. Oh, and violife makes an amazing vegan cream cheese. The only plus, the doordash driver was a megastsr.

Food 5/5 Always great begels. Arrived at opening to get a…read moreDozen each for our Fire and Police department at Ellsworth and Polard as a Holiday thank-you for all they do. I brought home four more with Smear for home and an Epic Night for breakfast. Speaking of Epic Night it sure was at the 2025. Service 5/5 Eva was our Server this morning. I remember being so young and enthusiastic working at 5 am. She picked our bagel mix and began slicing. No toasting. She also made my breakfast sandwich and was it delicious. Matt the manager jumped in to assist as several more customers came in with sizable takeout orders. Atmosphere 5/5 Clean and organized. Fresh bagels wofting through the dining area. A few early risers hovered over their first cup of coffee of the day well before the Roosters call. Day off heading back to bed zzz

We stopped here to grab a quick bite after running a couple errands…read more I got my Texas brisket sandwich and my girlfriend got the country bagel and eggs sandwich. Everything was going good until my girlfriend found a hair in her sandwich. Of course she lost her appetite. I am giving 3 stars instead of 1 like, I'm sure, others might understandably do but I feel like, although unfortunate, sometimes things happen and I would hope this is not a common occurrence. My sandwich was not as good as usual but it was ok. The orange juice started out a little bland but seemed to pick up flavor as I drank more. Her lemonade was VERY lemony (which is what you look for in a lemonade, lol) and was not to sweet. Like I said, things happen, but I did want to point it out in case it happens more than it should.

absolute amazing service, the manager there could've been a comedian/philanthropist with providing…read moreour friends with free waters and bagels, cracking jokes with my brother. Best bagels west of the Mississippi, and don't even get me started on the sausage egg and cheese sandwhich

Fantastic place, great bagels and was very well taken care of. We walked in and we're assaulted…read morewith glorious aromas.