Bagels Etc. is just about the best bagel store I have ever found. I just got done eating the most delicious, chewy, filling and great bagel - AND IT WAS 3 DAYS OLD!!! I was going to throw it away until I felt how fresh it still was. I live behind the restaurant and I see how very careful they are with their food and their ingredients. You can be assured that they take good care of the stuff they serve. The best thing about Bagels Etc., however, are the workers. They are fast, efficient, smart and have great, dry senses of humor. So, I recommend you go to Bagels Etc. to get some of the best bagels you can find as well as a little laugh to lift your spirits! I highly recommend Bagels Etc.!!! read more

A good experience at Bagels Etc. Located in Foggy Bottom, DC, many local university students and professionals frequent here. This is a cash-only business. There is an ATM inside if you need cash. Their bagels are baked fresh, daily. There is a vast assortment of bagel flavors. The bagel quality is good. On my last visit, I ordered a cheese jalapeño bagel breakfast sandwich, however, the sandwich was greasy and I chalked it up to the quality of cheese. The customer service is good and there is indoor seating for dine-in. Overall, a good option for breakfast sandwiches in the area. read more

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Best bagel spot in D.C! We try to make it here every other weekend for our favorites, and to grab some extra bagels for the week. Truly a place that never disappoints. read more

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Cash-only, no-frills type of spot. It gets super packed in the mornings, so come with caution if you're hoping to snag a seat. The bagel I got was perfectly chewy and soft, and my gf's omelette was really good. The potatoes were a little bland and could've used a sprinkle of my favorite duo, salt and pepper. read more

Bagels Etc. - Bagels Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Most delicious bagels ever! I almost wish I lived in DC just to come here for breakfast every day. (We did while vacationing here.)

Despite its busyness during the day, Bagels Etc. works like a well oiled machine with its efficiency to get customers their food quickly. I just ordered a generic sausage, egg and cheese sandwich with an orange juice, paid $8 flat (important to note that it is cash only), and got my food within just a couple minutes. It was a solid breakfast on the go and great value for the price. read more

Bagels Etc. - Bagels Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

i've tried this place twice because of friends' recommendations and also TikTok hype and have been underwhelmed both times. the bagels are insanely small for the price and also don't really make up for the size in taste.. it is cash only and there's limited seating in the store and outdoors. i came during a pretty quiet time of day so service was definitely speedy but idk better bagel spots in the city for sure. read more

Bagels etc offers up a lower than average priced bagel and breakfast option. The line can get long but moves fast. And it is cash only. The bagels here in my opinion were just fine. A little on the smaller side, decent chew, minimal toppings. All around mid experience brought slightly above average by the price points read more

Absolutely loved this place. If i could take it home to LA in my pocket I would. Two of us all got the Scrambled Egg Bagel Sandwich with Sausage and one got it with Bacon. Hands down the sausage is better, go with that. Two were on Everything Bagel and one was with Wheat Everything Bagel. Highly recommend the wheat everything bagel instead. It is somehow more flavorful and the chew of the bagel goes very well with the sandwich fillings. This combo also comes with a coffee or orange juice. You have a choice of like 5 different types of coffees, self serve and as far as I know you can also refill if you'd like. Cash only, mostly carry out establishment. Crowded on Sundays But service is very quick. You barely have to wait. Seating is limited but most people are there to pick up sandwiches and coffee to go anyway. read more

Bagels Etc. - #1. Scrambled Egg Bagel with Meat - Bagels Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Honestly one of the best bagels I've had in DC thus far! Quick and chaotic service, loved it. read more

Bagels Etc. - Whole wheat everything bagel with Egg Salad Sandwich - Bagels Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Bagels Etc. is a hidden gem in Dupont Circle. This no-frills spot might be the closest thing to a slightly grungy NYC bagel shop you'll find in DC (and that's how you know it's good). The bagels are excellent--fresh, with a crisp exterior and chewy interior. The line can get long, but don't let that deter you--it moves fast. Important to note: it's CASH ONLY, though there's an ATM inside. Go for a classic BEC, or try my favorite: the Cucumber Cooler with scallion cream cheese, cucumber, and sprouts. read more

Bagels Etc. - Cucumber Cooler on Sesame (scallion cream cheese, cucumber, sprouts) - Bagels Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Delicious bagels for breakfast! The people were so nice and friendly! Beautiful and small family owned businesses. The bagels come out really hot with a lot of cream-cheese. I definitely recommend this place! read more

This place has seriously delicious bagels. It's about a 12 minute walk from my downtown office (other bagelries are much closer) and only takes cash, but the bagels are so good I just enjoy getting my steps in for the day and plan ahead to have currency on me. My ONLY complaint is they can be a bit stingy on the cream cheese - not to a terrible extent, it's still delicious, but I wish there was an option to pay a bit more and get extra. Highly recommended and well worth the trip. read more

In and out in a jiffy. Food was quick to be handed over the counter Dozen variety of bagels. Several coffees to choose from. Lunches served also. They open at 6 am. They know their regular customers. read more

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The bagels here are absolutely delicious. The menu is really big but I only ever get the bacon egg and cheese. It's wonderful. I get the bacon egg and cheese on and everything bagel with hash brown and ketchup. It's awesome. The coffee is also really good. The long time owners have a great energy and they take care of you. They recognize regulars and are welcoming. Great prices, great portions. read more

I think I found my new favorite bagel in DC. This hidden Dupont gem offers up amazingly soft bagels with a nice crispy/toasty exterior, which are fantastic when they come fresh out of the kitchen. I stopped in early on a Wednesday morning and didn't encounter much of a line. I was able to call-in my order so it was ready for me upon arrival. Note: they are cash only. In an time where bagel shops with ties to New York are popping up all over town, I hope that this small bagel shack remains a little bit under the radar so I can enjoy a quality bagel without the lines that comes with the more hyped-up places. read more

Cheap bagel I guess. I can't stand the cash only thing but that's their thing. Overall meh - I think I would rather do Panera

The Awesome - Good prices, many menu choices, excellent coffee, great bagels! The Challenging - Long lines, limited seating, tiny space, order inaccuracies, some questionable hygiene practices. Tips - Checkout the menu before you go, tons of choices and they are inpatient. read more

Bagels Etc. - Cappuccino - Bagels Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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By far the best bagel you will find in the district. Perfect fluffiness, airiness, and crispness to the outside. Also, incredibly priced! I've been here a few times now and the bagels have stayed consistent, which is hard to find. Though the line can get quite long, the service is VERY quick. Definitely the closest thing we have to a NYC bagel. Something I recently discovered is that they have additional seating in the back, but beware the place can feel quite tiny with the amount of people crammed into it to order. I highly suggest knowing what you want to order prior to stepping up to the counter -- will help the whole process go so much smoother. Lastly, remember it's cash only!! read more

Bagels Etc. - Garlic Bagel with Chive Cream Cheese, Sprouts, Capers - Bagels Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Stopped here for breakfast and found it to be a mixed bag. The shop's interior is small and a bit old-fashioned. It was busy and felt cramped. Be prepared for a long wait during peak hours. The bagels themselves are well-made, though on the smaller side. They're boiled nicely, with a crispy exterior and a moist, chewy interior that makes for a solid foundation. I tried the Bacon, Egg, and Cheese on an Everything Bagel and liked how they scrambled and folded the eggs; however, the bacon could have been fresher. The Lox and Cream Cheese with Onions and Capers on an Everything Bagel was also good, though the lox could have also been a bit fresher. On the bright side, the egg and cream cheese in the bagels were fresh and flavorful. Overall, it's a good spot for a satisfying bagel, though some improvements to ingredient freshness and the space itself could elevate the experience further. read more

Does the job for a hangover bagel, but nothing special. The tuna salad is very bland, and the bagels themselves are small. I'd much rather go to Bethesda Bagels. read more

Finding a cheap eat in DC is no easy thing. I love a good breakfast bagel but dislike some bagel shop prices. Bagels Etc though is an exception to the expensive DC food. Got two bagels, one with egg cheese and meat and the other with cream cheese, for a total under 10 dollars. Both were very good! Had a good amount of egg to bacon ratio and the bagels are really delicious. Bagels are a decent size too- if you're STARVING you may need to order more than one but for a midday meal this hit the spot. It can get busy but bagels still come out pretty fast and the lady working at the register was super nice. IMPORTANT: this is cash only. read more

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unbelievably good bagel, too bad it's cash only :( i got the jalapeño cheddar bagel toasted with veggie cream cheese, and topped with crispy bacon. tasted like a jalapeño popper and was quickly inhaled. read more

Bagels Etc. - jalapeño cheddar bagel, with Veggie Cream Cheese, and crispy bacon plus s+p. tasted like a jalapeño popper and was awesome - Bagels Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

After all these years this place is still amazing. So worth the cash only given the reasonable prices and delicious chewy crunchy bagels. Best bagel sandwiches I've had read more

About a 1-1.5: Bagels Etc. is a Korean-owned bagel/deli place that offers an extensive menu, featuring items such as breakfast sandwiches, bagel melts, cold and hot sandwiches, and salads. We came here for breakfast on a weekend, and we ordered: +#5 - which was a Scrambled Egg Bagel with Sausage, Bacon, or Ham - this was requested with a Jalapeno Cheese bagel with sausage +a Super Bagel - comes with onions, sprouts, tomatoes, and plain cream cheese - I customized this with substituting the plain cream cheese with the chive cream cheese, adding lox, on an Everything bagel We noticed that the price for the two was close to $25+, and we were curious as to why it was so steep; the employee stated that I had requested 'extra lox', which I didn't; it really didn't add up with the prices posted, and there wasn't an itemized receipt that was provided. I feel like these type of places can easily bamboozle you in paying extra if you're really not paying any attention. Oh, and the 'extra lox'? There wasn't - the sandwich only had two slivers of the smoked salmon... Aside from this annoyance, the bagel sandwiches themselves were okay - the bagels themselves were smaller in size and were more on the chewy end - the jalapeno cheddar one was more preferrable; the alfalfa sprouts could have been more fresh. The place is extremely small and super narrow; you line-up by the cashier and place & pay for your order; the staff will then call out when your order is ready. There are only a couple of tables inside by the entrance, and some seating in front of the place. Really wanted to like this place, but no dice. Metered street parking available. +bamboozling of prices +skimpy ingredients +limited seating +metered street parking available read more

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CASH ONLY. Small shop with a bunch of Korean aunties who make great bagels. We got ourselves a dozen bagels (everything, egg and blueberry) and an everything bagel with chive cream cheese. The bagel was a little on the smaller side but it was great. The everything bagel has more sesame than your average everything bagel. Solid bagel and better than call your mother. ATM inside. Two tables inside and a few outside, but limited seating. Service was good and fast. Weekends can get busy. read more

Bagels Etc. - Everything bagel - Bagels Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

As a New Yorker, I'm picky about my bagels. However my bacon egg and cheese sandwich was great. Luckily for once I had cash on me. I wish they offered other payment forms. read more

My favorite bagel place in the DMV the bagels are crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. I hate when bagels are dry/ hard to chew bc it hurts my jaw lol but these are pillowy soft. The bagel sandwiches are customizable so I usually get a BLT with onions on an everything bagel. Remember to bring cash because they're cash only! There is an atm inside the store as well. read more

Bagels Etc. - Blt - Bagels Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Finally made it to this place and it definitely lived up to the hype. I'm sad they don't take credit cards, but I guess I'll have to live with it. I went on a Sunday around noon and the line looked very long, all the way to the back room. It moved lighting fast, though! I had my bacon, egg, and cheese bagel sandwich in about 10 min. It cost $7, which is about the same as Bethesda Bagel. read more

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Cash only. Quick service no real interaction. Just place your order, pay and wait. I got the lox bagel and it was sooooo delicious! Fresh! Flavorful. Smoky. The place had a nice continuous crowd so you know it's real. Recommend read more

Real interesting set up. They only take cash. You have to walk to the back of this narrow path and wait in line. Things move fast so be ready when you get to the register to order. The bagel said was actually pretty good. It was toasty it didn't taste like typical bagels I have that are more bready and chewy. read more

Bagels Etc. - I - Bagels Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is where to go to get your NY bagel fix. These are legit bagels, on the smaller side though, which I view as a positive and it's mostly setup to just be a quick grab and go situation much like a real NY deli. They take orders and serve very fast. Only downside is they are cash only. Bonus points for having an egg bagel too! read more

a fine bagel, but there are better in dc. the flavor was good (nice large salt grinds on the everything), but the bagel is a pretty thin and there isn't much chew at all. Great for sandwiches but still sorta disappears. I had a sausage egg and cheese + hashbrown - it was $10, and it's cash only. Given there's nothing special about any of the components (pretty mild/bland sausage, plain egg scramble without any salt, american cheese), it's not worth the price to me - cheese wasn't even a little bit melted. the bagels could be ok with just a spread, but wasn't impressed by the breakfast sandwich and don't have a strong desire to return at this price point/cash only, when there's a much better option closer to home (pearls) read more

Bagels Etc. - Sausage egg cheese and hashbrown on everything - very average - Bagels Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great place: quality food, good prices, friendly and efficient staff and service. Ambiance is good. I stop by between jobs in the morning when in that area: quick in and out: get coffee and bagel. Coffee is good quality/tasty, bagels always fresh and crispy (toasted), fresh cream cheese/lettuce/tomato/onion and sometimes lox... Thank you. read more

I come here every time I wake up early enough for the DuPont farmers markets on Sunday. The bagel sandwiches come out fast and hot every time. Cons- the workers are kinda no nonsense and aren't especially friendly, so have your order ready and remember they are cash only- then you're fine! Highly recommend it as it's always good & some places are hit and miss. Will continue to enjoy bagels here when I wake up on time! read more

Growing up close to NYC has made me a bit of a bagel snob... And this is one of the best bagels I've ever had :'). It's on the smaller side but it's simultaneously light and chewy, with a satisfying flavor. My sesame bagel also had the right amount of sesame seeds (aka a LOT). My order came out super fast! read more

Bagels Etc. - sausage, egg, and cheese on a sesame bagel - Bagels Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Cash-only Taste: 4* Service: 4* Ambience: 3* Price: 2* I was craving a bagel with cream cheese and lox. Stopped by here during the week. Small place, run by a couple ladies. Ordered the salt bagel toasted with Los and cream cheese. And asked for all the fixings. At just over $9 is expensive, but it was fresh and tasty. read more

Bagels Etc. - Salt bagel with Lox Spread Cream Cheese - Bagels Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place was recommended to us and it was right across the street from our hotel, so, as a bagel fanatic, going here for breakfast one day was a no brainer. To be clear, you are not going to this place for the ambience - it's basically a 3 foot wide hallway of chaos, but the food makes it worth it! I had one of my usuals - a salt bagel with lox spread. The bagel was fantastic - so warm and fresh it practically melted in your mouth! My wife tried the bacon and cheese melt - it's basically an open face grilled cheese on a bagel...and she really liked it! Another important note: this place gives off a little bit of Seinfeld-ian "Soup Nazi" vibes - you better know what you want and have your CASH ready to pay when it's your turn! If they call your number and you take more than 5 seconds to react, they give up on you and just put your food on the counter. It's not mean spirited...they're just moving through a lot of volume. I actually found it kind of entertaining! read more

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What a delightful place to get breakfast! Bagels were delish and veggies were fresh - I had Famous Avocado on Everything bagel. Selection of fresh hot coffees for the win! Prices are very reasonable and bring cash! read more

My absolute favorite bagel spot in DC! It's a no frills, cash only, quick service type of spot. Prices are great! The lines can be long and the space is tiny, but the flow of people in and out of this place is continuous and quick. Once you get to the front of that line though, be ready to order haha because they go fast. There is limited seating inside and outside of this place, but it's a cute neighborhood to walk around and eat if there isn't a place to sit. The bagels themselves are so chewy which I love! There's a large variety of toppings and ingredients available so everyone is bound to find something they like. read more