I am visiting family that live in St. Louis and heard about Bagel Union. I love a good bagel! We went a few days before xmas slightly after they open. It was a mad house! Parking can be hard- although they have a small lot. You take a number right when you walk in- reminds me of like a deli counter. There is some seating, but really most seem to take carryout. We only tried their bagels, but they have much more- sandwiches, deli meat, chicken salad, tuna salad, cream cheese, etc. We got an everything bagel, sesame, salt, carrot cake, cherry crunch, plain, onion, and chihuahua cheese. Oddly the chihuahua cheese one you can only get in store waiting in line. They wont let you preorder it, like the rest of the flavors. These bagels are awesome! Bursting of flavor- texture wise crunchy and then chewy. They have some classic and unique flavors. I waited about 25 min inside before I was served. Absolutely would come back here! Overall experience 4.5/5 (its annoying you cant give half ratings) read more

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I was so excited to finally try bagel union! I got the delox sandwich on an everything bagel with scallion cream cheese and oh my it was the best lox sandwich i've had! My boyfriend got the cherry crunch with plain cream cheese and said it was so good. From entering the restaurant to leaving with our food it probably took 15 minutes so not bad at all. The only bad thing is the parking is terrible. Once you get into the lot it's so hard to maneuver out, would not recommend using their lot. read more

Bagel Union - delox closed sandwich - Bagels Near Me - Webster Groves, Missouri

I FINALLY made it here this morning, and WOW! I've been wanting to come forever, and decided to go after my workout class. Who doesn't love a good dose of carbs after a workout :) To start, parking is a little tricky. There are a few spots in a super tight parking lot. It's nestled in a corner at big bend and elm, which is hard to get in and out with the big intersection being right there. I recommend parking on the street. I walked in and grabbed a number. I checked out the menu that's featured on the wall. The menu on the wall features the bagel types, and the clipboards are the sandwiches. They also have hand held menus that are more in depth. Customer service was super friendly. My number was called and I ordered an everything bagel (my favorite) with plain cream cheese (I'm basic). I was in the mood for a breakfast sandwich and only saw options with lox, which I'm not a huge fan of. I wish they offered a bigger variety- but I do understand that is the traditional offering! My bagel was quickly assembled and my name was called. Staff was super kind, loved the customer service. I made my way out to the car and holy smokes it was definitely the best bagel I've ever had!!! I don't know how they do it, but the bread was so incredibly fresh, and the everything seasoning was on another level. I also don't know what they do to the cream cheese but it was amazing- definitely not something you can go and purchase at the grocery store. It all just worked really well together. they have lunch sandwich options so I'm looking forward to trying those next. read more

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I had an appointment in Webster and noticed Bagel Union. I was planning on getting here and the fortuitous timing made it happen sooner rather than later. The small shop was quite busy. Piles of bagels on display under the counter. A modest selection of cream cheese as well as containers of sandwich fillings like Spicy Tuna Salad. Ordering and check out is fast and easy. I am very very excited about a real Bagel bakery since they are virtually nonexistent in St. Louis. Bagel Union did not disappoint. The Salt Bagel is crunchy and chewy with the right amount of Kosher salt. The other flavors are generously coated with Poppyseeds, sesame seeds etc. The cream cheese is dense and tasty. A bit pricey but the cost is reasonable for the quality of the food and the staff friendly, helpful and read more

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Let me start off with the positives. The cherry bagel was delicious. The smear to bagel ratio is on point. My children and I all tried different bagels and none of us were disappointed. The decor is cute and the staff is super friendly. The location is difficult to get to and parking is minimal. There is only a bar type sitting area that looks right into the sun. There is 1 table to sit outside when it isn't hot outside. I was not impressed with the coffee either. I do appreciate a good bagel/coffee combo and only enjoyed the bagel. My son loved it, though, so he'll be back. read more

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10/10. Redefines the bagel. The people are especially nice as well. I highly recommend.

My favorite Saturday morning ritual is to go my workout, and stumble into Bagel Union for a bagel after. The deli counter vibe always makes me smile as I grab my number. This morning, I decided to grab the Delox this morning and they suggested the scallion cream cheese on an everything bagel. Great suggestion and it was delicious! read more

Bagel Union - Delox with Scallion Cream Cheese on an everything bagel - Bagels Near Me - Webster Groves, Missouri

Placed an online order and could not pick it up that day. Came by later next day and order was cancelled and no refund. Terrible policy and customer service for regular walk in customer who uses on online for first time. No refund or substitute was given as well! read more

This place is amazing. It's very clean and the staff is super friendly. The bagels are absolutely delicious and everything is pretty reasonably priced. I tried the gabagool bagel this morning and it was fantastic. I will definitely be back. read more

Can only rate this based on what was at my office today... but it was THE JAM, y'all. I had a cherry crunch bagel with chocolate chip cookie cream cheese, and was not disappointed (I'm a sweet over savory person if you couldn't tell). After looking at the menu, and being raised by a Brooklyn dad... I do think the prices are a bit high for what the product is, but do what you will with that info. Either way, the bagel and schmeer hit the spot this AM! read more

Bagel Union - Cherry crunch + choco chip cookie schmeer - Bagels Near Me - Webster Groves, Missouri

Food: 4 Stars Service: 5 Stars Firm crust and chewy center, these guys were worth the 40 min wait at @bagelstl . I loved the scallion cream cheese schmear that wasn't overpowering and just melted in my mouth. The Delox sandwich (bagel, cream cheese, lox) was simple and satisfying. My Goldie Lox sandwich (bagel, cream cheese, smoked beets) was my favorite as it was a little salty, savory, and tart. Be prepared to take a number and wait a bit, but I promise it'll all be worth it in the end. read more

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I avoided the crowds by getting here before 9 on a Saturday. I needed to try all the flavors so I asked for a baker's dozen with onion, everything, sesame, plain, and cherry crunch and some cream cheese. They bagged them up for me and offered freezer bags. I packed them up and headed home. I was kinda hoping to sit there and enjoy my bagel, but that really wasn't the vibe. It's definitely a grab & go setup. I went home, sliced my bagel and shmeared it with some cream cheese, took a bite and was transported to NYC. Delicious! read more

Bagel Union - Baker's dozen bagels - Bagels Near Me - Webster Groves, Missouri

If your a bagel lover and want to smell fresh ingredients THIS IS YOUR PLACE! Arrive on time before the good flavors run out. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. Do not hesitate to ask questions or substitutions to your order. I would recommend going sooner rather than later. This will be a hot spot come summer time! Plain Bagel w/ cream cheese- 9/10 Bagel is the highlight while the schemer was 6/10 nothing crazy. Cherry Crunch Bagel / incredible just plain. The flavor of the cherry highlights pallet. The crunch of each bite lead you to wanting more as the inside was soft delicate touch. The Detox / this was my favorite of the three of you enjoy fish. My choice of bagel was everything. The spices from the bagel complimented the toppings that water your mouth for another bite. I will say this the best fish I have had in long time. EVERYTHING IS SO FRESH!!!!! read more

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Finally we have authentic NYC-style bagels in STL!! I used to go on an adventure around town to find delicious bagels and cream cheese, but this adventure always ended in such disappointment...not anymore!! These bagels are chewy, slightly crisp on the outside, and come in a great variety of flavors. My favorite is absolutely the salt bagel which is the boujee cousin of a plain bagel, but with flake salt added on top. Don't sleep on the cream cheese, bagel chips, or bagel sandwiches. Their cream cheese is silky smooth and not sticky unlike the kind from the grocery store, while the bagel sandwiches are stuffed with a variety of salads. I got the chicken salad (which is the same one they serve at Union Loafers), which was of course delicious. Oh and the bagel chips are amazing!! A million times better than anything you'll buy from the store, they're thin enough for a great mouth feel while also being sturdy enough to hold dips. read more

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Decent spot in STL for not being the east coast. There's a slight tanginess to their bagels/cream cheese. I'd go again read more

Bagel Union - Plain bagel with cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - Webster Groves, Missouri

Was fortunate to score some bagels and bagel sandwiches during a one day pop up on New Year's Day and I am now eagerly anticipating the opening of Bagel Union! The big star was the West Coast bagel sandwich I had (hands down the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had) featuring white cheddar, egg, braised kale with delicious sausage and a spicy mayo. The bagels were perfect - the right amount of chew with crisp exterior. Happy to see Union Loafers expand because everything they serve up is out of this world and made with love and the best quality. read more

Bagel Union - Everything, sesame and sea salt assorted. - Bagels Near Me - Webster Groves, Missouri

Soft, pillowy bagels with a lightly crisp exterior and a generous dusting of your favorite classic bagel topper!! These bagels give Einstein's a run for their money. Not too dense, and have nice air pockets that help keep them light. The bagels have a very neutral flavor, perfect for making sandwiches or layering with a nice cream cheese. The flavored bagels are generously coated, but the everything bagel was maybe a bit too salty. Otherwise, highly recommend coming home and lightly toasting the bagel before eating-- it helps make the crispy exterior more pronounced and the soft interior even softer. It's the closest STL may get to a New York bagel without actually being in NYC. I wish they could cut the bagels for us!! Their bagel sandwiches look really good, but just wasn't out vibe for our first visit. Plus, they're a tad on the pricier side. We'd recommend a pass on the cream cheese though, it's on the blander side and tastes almost too creamy... doesn't have the tartness you want from a good cream cheese/schmear. These bagels with Einstein's schmear... oh man... Rating: 4/5, great bagels, sub-par cream cheese. Is it worth waiting hours in line for these? We'll let you decide! For reference, we arrived at 7:45a to a pretty decently sized line. We waited outside for about 20-25 minutes, and waited another 15-20 minutes after picking up our ticket. We walked out of the store with our bagels at 8:30a. If you buy a sandwich, it will take longer for your order to be ready! read more

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Waited in line for just under an hour this morning at Bagel Unions soft opening. Everyone in line was so friendly and when they opened their doors everyone didn't crowd in so you could not walk. We grabbed a number and looked in the case at the bagel selection. It was hard to decide what to get so we left with seven bagels and a tub of cream cheese! The staff was SO friendly and efficient! They did not have any plain bagels, but they were telling people about 10-15 minutes and they had no problem waiting. I love when places are up front about the wait time. We will definitely be back to get bagels and cream cheese! read more

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Tasted great, very friendly staff, long line (35 minutes total wait time from stepping in to getting our order) at 8:00am on a saturday. I'm not familiar with bagels enough to say like "oh this is definitely a New York bagel, etc" so I don't know if it's fair to me to say if it's better than other places. But they tasted good, the Iggy ( hot smoked salmon ) had some bomb flavors. The wifey says "I could have used more cream cheese in my bagel" Overall, we liked it, but not sure if we would wait 30 mins for a takeout bagel place. We'll be back if we're in the area though! read more

Bagel Union - Eckerts strawberry spread on plain - Bagels Near Me - Webster Groves, Missouri

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Had to wait a bit because there was a long line but they were quick & efficient. The cherry crunch bagel was insanely good! read more

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Finally got to try this bagel spot! We have attempted in the past but they have been sold out. Keep an eye on their Instagram for update. When we stopped in there was a line but you get a number and wait to be called. They line moved fairly quickly. We ordered the Delox and the Chili Crab Special. It was so good! We took some bagels home and loved them. A great spot for your bagel fix read more

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I'm always been a huge bagel fan. I've typically got them from bakeries where bagels were just one thing of many they do. Here bagels are the main attraction. I have to say it works. I got a delicious egg, cheese, and bacon sandwich and couldn't have been happier. read more

Food was decent but the egg seemed microwaved. The service was timely but the staff was rude and judgey. Not a friendly interaction for a first time experience. Also the coffee was overpriced for the gas station taste. read more

Some of the best bagels in St. Louis! I pre-ordered breakfast so I could skip the line when I arrive. Go in the side door for pre-orders to skip the line. My favorite bite was the de-lox open faced bagel. The amount of dill and onion was perfect against the fresh lox and cream cheese!! read more

Bagel Union - The DeLox open face on an everything bagel - Bagels Near Me - Webster Groves, Missouri

Best bagels in Missouri! I am obsessed! They're not huge so they are a great size. I love the different types of bagels offered, as well as cream cheese. read more

Bagels were so good! We got 2 to eat that day and a bunch to take home. The deluxe lox one was something I had been craving and it really hit the spot! It took a long time to get to the front of the line but totally worth the wait! read more

Bagel Union - Bagel with lox - Bagels Near Me - Webster Groves, Missouri

I love bagel union. It is soooo good. I love the chewy bagels. The salt and everything are my favorites. I am a huge fan of lox so I get that every time. Service is quick and I like the fast casual environment! read more

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NYC style bagels in STL? Sign me up! I had the bacon, egg, and cheese that comes with a spicy spread. So tasty! I highly recommend ordering bagels and spread to go as well. Service was quick and efficient. read more

They never have any bagels. I'm not sure why they don't make more. Staff is the rudest people I've ever seen in my life. We asked for the sandwiches to be toasted. We were told we would have to buy them again. Spoke to the manager in the back, he said, we prefer you never to come back again. This was after being polite, nice and friendly the entire time for us to ask all these questions on my wife's first time there. Needless to say, we won't be back. We will also let anyone we know about our experience. read more

I've been here a few times now and am ready to make a final judgement. The people there are friendly but aren't always the most communicative. The last time I came here I ordered online ahead of time and waited in line for about 30 minutes before some one told me I could go right in for a pre-order. I got my order and then got home before I realized that they forgot my lox cream cheese and had to go all the way back to get it. This morning I wanted to just try a quick breakfast. I ordered the Salmon Roe on an everything bagel and the young woman asked me what kind of cream cheese I wanted. I replied scallion thinking that would be included and she ended up charging me an extra $2.75 for scallions in my cream cheese but she didn't tell me that and I didn't realize until later. I also got a coffee (which is $3.50!!) and it was FINE. Altogether this visit with the tip cost me almost $20 for half a bagel sandwich and a coffee. The salmon roe was very good, but I would recommend getting a more subtle bagel (like a plain or sesame seed bagel) since the roe is very salty. Overall, this place is really overpriced in my opinion. If you want the best bagels in St. Louis, go to Deli Divine. read more

Bagel Union - Salmon Roe - Bagels Near Me - Webster Groves, Missouri

I went for my first time on a Sunday morning. It was busy but you pull a number, which keeps things organized. The staff was very nice. The shop has a parking lot which fits about 5 cars. There is ample street parking. I LOVED my bagel as did my family. I will definitely be back. read more

St Louis's newest bagel shop is cute, with ample parking, great lighting, and limited window seating. The ordering process is straightforward, with a NYC deli touch (ticket numbers, anyone?). Staff was friendly, and it's clearly popular as all bagels except the whole wheat were sold out by 1pm. Fortunately for everyone, the sandwiches were available and wow are they good. My biggest concern is the food was drastically overpriced, which is to be expected for the sister company of Union Loafers. At just under $20 for a bagel sandwich, it was borderline unreasonable. I'd consider coming again, but the prices would make me think twice. read more

Bagel Union - The delox (open faced) $19 - Bagels Near Me - Webster Groves, Missouri

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I don't know anything about real, authentic bagels, but as a regular ol' grocery store bagel gal, this place RULES. I got the De-Lox closed on an everything bagel with scallion cream cheese. Lots of yummy flavors (I might do a tamer bagel next time) and the lox is super fresh and good. Staff was friendly and before 9am on a Friday I think I only waited a combined 10/15 minutes. I like the system with pulling a deli number. read more

Bagel Union - Bagels Near Me - Webster Groves, Missouri

Bagel Union, a new bagel shop from the people that brought us Union Loafers (I knew I tasted a hint of sourdough in my bagel) recently opened in Webster, Groves. Honestly, it's a bit hard to get to (parking sucks, and who goes to Webster?!) but it's a cute, corner bagel spot. Be prepared to wait, order, wait, and leave as there are few bar seats. I got the Deluxe with Lox, cream cheese, capers rosemary, and red onion. Wow! The lox was delicious and so was the cream cheese! I also ordered a plain and salt bagel to go (a little too much salt for this salt-loving girl, made my lips tingle which is my indicator). I ordered a coffee (Coma Coffee) that comes with free refills. They should offer more options for creamer and sugar. Overall, it's nice to have an NYC-style bagel in St. Louis! read more

Bagel Union - Bagels Near Me - Webster Groves, Missouri

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I was out this morning and stopped by to see if there were any bagels and there were! I'm so excited to have a shop that makes water bagels. These bagels are fantastic and this place is run very efficiently just like Union Loafers, their other exceptional location. Go there for amazing bread and food. Now St Louis doesn't have to say "no bagel, no bagel, no bagel! " Head here soon! read more

If you know me you know I take my bagels very seriously. I was traumatized at the end of December to learn the Bagel Factory had closed. Enter Bagel Union. I watched from afar as people lined up for their soft opening several weekends in a row. I don't really queue outdoors in the freezing cold well so I skipped that part. I finally made it on Thursday, 2/16. I got street parking and went in and took a number. The whole process from in to out took about 15-17 minutes. Let's rewind a second... My friend brought me several poppy seed and several everything bagels from Bagel Union on 2/8. I was not impressed with these. On 2/16 I got 2 tzitzelnickel, 1 cherry, 1 onion, and 1 salt with chive cream cheese on the side. I ate the salt and the onion pretty much right away with the chive cream cheese. I don't like a lot of cream cheese on my bagel and the portion, for me, covered all 4 bagel halves. Later that day I ate the cherry on its own in the car. Yes, I ate 3 bagels in one day in the name of research. Have a problem? The following morning I toasted a tzitzelnickel and put some butter on it. These were all very good including the cherry even though I detest anything sweet near my bagel. I'm in the savory bagel only camp. If we're ranking them: 1. Tzitzelnickel - This is perfection. Loved it. 2. Onion - It could have used a bit more minced onion but very good. 3. Salt - Absolutely needed some more salt but very good. 4. Cherry - Refer to my savory bagel only comment above. 5. Everything - Really mediocre and I probably wouldn't get this again. 6. Poppy - Didn't like this at all. The amount of poppy seeds on the bagel was overkill and very off-putting. Taste and texture didn't work for me. I'd be remiss not to mention these bagels are very expensive. At $2.50-$3 per plain bagel they are certainly not an everyday stop. I'm not even comparing this to anything else in St. Louis. Even Kossar's in NY on the LES is like $1.50 a bagel. Utopia Bagels in Bayside NY, perhaps my favorite bagels in the world, are $1.75 a bagel. I get it. Bagel Union isn't going to do their kind of volume. It's still a little high. The cream cheese was very fresh. The scallions tasted like they had just been chopped. The employees are as friendly as can be expected with 40 hungry bagel eaters on the premise waiting for bagels. Finally the skins of the bagels weren't that blistered and the crust isn't that crisp. To me this means they need a longer fermentation and higher heat when boiling but I'm not a baker. I'm just a bagel eater and I wish they were a little chewier. I'm sure I'll be back even though Webster is geographically undesirable to me. I won't be here every week but I'll be back. read more

Bagel Union - Onion, Salt, and Scallion Cream Cheese - Bagels Near Me - Webster Groves, Missouri

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Ever since I learned Union Loafers was opening Bagel Union, I knew I just had to try it. I was afraid to come when it first opened, as I saw pictures of lines outside the place (and for good reason!). I finally went with my bf on a Sunday morning. It was crowded, but not so crowded as to be uncomfortable waiting. We took a number and waited about 10-15 minutes before our number was called to place our order. After placing the order, our bagels were ready in about 5 minutes. I ordered the cherry crunch bagel based off of a review I saw on here - and bless whoever recommend it. Although it might not sound very exciting, the cherry crunch bagel was amazing. Delicious cherries folded into soft dough with a touch of crunch from some raw sugar sprinkles on top. I cannot wait to come back to try the cinnamon raisin and everything bagels. They have a few chairs at a bar height counter, but they seem to be typically filled with people waiting. As such, I would plan to eat your bagels in the car or take them home. I am so excited to return soon. Definitely plan to become a regular here. read more

Bagel Union - Cherry Crunch with Plain Schmear - Bagels Near Me - Webster Groves, Missouri

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Attention Bagel lovers! Don't miss out on these hot tips for the ultimate Bagel Union experience. Hot tip #1: Grab a number when you walk in the front door and secure your spot in line because these bagels are worth the wait! Hot tip #2: Visit during the week and you won't have to wait in a long lines. I've been afraid of visiting they opened at the end of January. There have been numerous photos of long lines of people waiting in the cold. We visited on Thursday morning and ordered right away. Hot tip #3: They have their own lot! We lucked out with parking on the street, but keep your eyes out for the parking lot (the entrance is on Elm). Hot tip #4: Order the DELOX (bagel + cream cheese + lox + capers + red onions + dill +lemon oil). If you are a big fan of lox, order your bagel with the salmon cream cheese. Better yet, order it open faced for double the lox. Bonus: The cherry crunch bagel was AH-MAY-ZING! read more

This place is tasty but man do I love bagels! The scents wafting out of this place were like an everything bagel on steroids and made me even hungrier to get inside. The cherry crunch bagel was the perfect sweet choice. Their cream cheese tastes way more complex, fresh, and real than anything store-bought. Also thoroughly enjoyed The Iggy. It brought a little heat with the chili crisp and was a nice contrast to the cherry. Really wish we tried the Tzitzelnickel!! Next time! Also, hoping to see them add some more sandwich varieties (think Chicago Bagel Authority aka CBA). They are really missing an opportunity to create some unique breakfast and lunch options to satisfy the masses. Bagel sandos are the bees knees! read more

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Small shop, not much seating so feels most appropriate for takeout but has some bar seating and a couple tables outside. Friendly staff. They used a number ticket system which seemed to work well since it was busy. When we ordered, they got started on the most complicated parts of the order right away and it only took about 5 mins. Their bagels are great! As someone from the East Coast,I'm pretty picky about bagels and find the ones around here too bready. These were not the case - I wouldn't say they were my perfect NY bagel, but they were the closest I've had in STL! Soft, airy, fresh from the oven. The egg salad was very good, too. Not too mayonnaisey. The only bummer was the lack of egg options, my partner isn't a fan of fish or lox on bagels and wanted something like an egg sausage sandwich but that wasn't an option. I get it though - they're really popular and busy, that would slow things down a lot. He just got bagels to go and made one at home read more