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

I came here 3 mornings out of the week I was visiting. Bagels are one of my favorite foods and the breakfast sandwiches here are great! I'm usually a BEC kind of person but the SEC actually ended up being my favorite, the sausage they use is really good, very flavorful and salty. The ladies running the joint are no-nonsense, have your order and your cash ready; I got my food super quick, even on a busy Saturday morning. read more

Bagels are exactly what you want - crispy on outside and chewy on the inside. Service was quick. They are CASH ONLY with an ATM on site. Be prepared to know what you want because they mean business when you step up to the counter . It's a small and tight space inside, get your good and go type establishment but I LOVED it. Better than the overhyped Call Your Mother bagels or Bethesda Bagels. read more

Bagels Etc. - Everything Bagel w/ Lox Spread - Bagels Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Get here early. Well I don't think it matters the time because one day we came at 930am, another day it was 1130 and the line was still all the way to the back. 35 minutes from line to receive food. You certainly can't be in no rush. My only con- is there's only 1 ordering line/area, and you have to pass the entire line of people to get to the end of the line. Talking about no Covid/ flu measures in place. Cash only!! We ordered the cinnamon raisin w/ honey walnut cream cheese , blueberry w/egg, cheese & sausage , French toast w/ strawberry cream cheese and plain w/ chive cream cheese bagels. Bagels were definitely fresh, soft yet chewy. Cream cheeses had great flavor and texture. Would visit again when in DC read more

After hearing that this is the best bagel in DC, I had to check it out. While it wasn't the best bagel, in my opinion, the bagel was warm, fluffy, and fresh and had a real bagel flavor -- not just bready like many other local bagels! It was missing the chew of the crust that I love in a bagel. The store was run really well with every employee working to quickly get orders made and keep ingredients fresh! No need to get your bagel toasted here! It is cash only, so be prepared or use their onsite atm read more

Bagels Etc. - Lox and Cream Cheese Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great bagel sandwiches! After we ate there, we see why they have long lines. The lines move very fast. Don't be poking around, order and have you cash ready. There is an ATM in the building. Not many tables to sit at. Get it to go might be a better choice. Friendly owner. Went back 3 times in 5 days. read more

Was on the way to another establishment and was so glad I saw this place and stopped by! I had heard great things about the place but didn't realize it was in dupont. The line was hefty when I went in, but was brief and service was extremely quick. I think I went through a line of nearly 30 people in around 10 minutes. They ran out of everything and plain bagels, but I'm so glad I opted for the jalapeño egg and cream cheese sandwich. Was delicious and well priced! read more

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We came and got a bacon egg and cheese on an everything and a lox and cream cheese on an everything. It was both really good. The bacon was so crispy and the bagel was nicely toasted and fresh. The lox and cream cheese was also amazing. It's a small family run business it seems like. And they are incredibly fast with orders. read more

Best bagels in DC 10/10 recommend I get the egg bagel with cream cheese and I'm always a happier person once I'm finished. read more

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

Craved a bagel and this place hit the spot! They have a good selection of bagels and various options from plain, cold and hot made to order. The staff was friendly and even made some recommendations. There is an ATM in store as this place only accepts cash only. Will definitely be back. Enjoy! read more

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I truly enjoyed their breakfast bagels. Sitting outside was a plus that I really enjoyed. read more

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no because I'm genuinely sad, I heard such great things about this place and I can only think of one word : mid - the bagel tasted like it was baked/boiled/whateva recently for sure but look at that like it's not puffy bready special... - I got the french toast flavor and it did have a sweet cinnamon flavor which was nice. all the bagels in the display looked this similar size and shape - the honey walnut cream cheese was soft, warm, and light, which I loved but it was all in the middle hole and barely any actually spread on the bagel aka gone in one greedy bite - I feel like this was the equivalent of a decent grocery store bagel.... $4 cash only (again...?) so at least I don't feel robbed read more

Bagels Etc. - French toast bagel with Honey Walnut Cream Cheese - Bagels Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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It may look like a tiny, humble, hole-in-the-wall store from the outside, but Bagels Etc. is truly worthy of being known as one of DC's best bagel shops. It's one of those hidden gems that only DC locals know about, with their inconspicuous storefront, vague name printed in the most standard of fonts, and cash only policy. But taking a leap of faith and stepping inside is 100% worth it. Their bagels are baked to absolute perfection, with the most incredible slightly crunchy outer crust and beautifully spongy, chewy interior. They have all of the classic flavors you could ever ask for, whether you're looking for a savory or sweet option, as well as a few unique choices like their spinach bagel (it sounds weird but I promise you, it's incredible). As far as toppings and spreads go, they have all the classic cream cheeses and a few veggie toppings for my vegan and lactose intolerant friends, as well as a series of sandwiches that you can try. I personally love topping a savory bagel with avocado and veggies and then grabbing a little tin of their hot sauce...it's such a perfect way to start the morning! The bagels are a little bit smaller than your average bagel shop bagel, so if you prefer a larger breakfast in the morning, I would definitely go for two (or, as weird as it is, one and a half bagels...maybe come with a friend and order three so that each of you can have one and a half?). There isn't a ton of seating available inside the shop -- just a couple of small tables by the kitchen, one by the front counter, and then a few right outside the front door -- so be prepared to have to take your order to go. I usually pass by this spot on my way to work, so it's the perfect place to stop for a mid-week pick-me-up. read more

Bagels Etc. - Egg everything bagel with cucumber, sprouts, and avocado - Bagels Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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A charming bagel and sandwich shop with the most kind staff. Cute Japanese women run this local fave for breakfast, bagels and cold cuts. Cheap coffee, smoothies and fruit. A one stop almost deli feel eatery. I got the Lox bagel with all the fixings. The bagels are steamed as apposed to wood fired which means they are chewier. The lox was not bad and for the price how could I be upset! I am a bit spoiled and like a better quality as far as smoked salmon goes but everything else is great! Generous spread of cream cheese and old school hospitality. DuPont gem :) read more

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We had a great breakfast here. #10 two eggs, bacon, toast, and home fries. Two iced coffees. Coffee was great, service is so fast! Had a danish the day before and it was delish! read more

Bagels Etc. - #10. Two Egg Any Style with Meat I ate half before I took the photo! - Bagels Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Super quick and cheap bagel spot! The ladies that work here are so quick with preparing your order. Sometimes there may be a line but it always moves fast. It's cash only, but there is an atm available inside. Located right in DuPont circle, they have a wide variety of bagel sandwiches and regular breakfast sandwiches as well. Also coffee and a select pastries are available for purchase as well. This is a great place to grab a quick breakfast on the go. Went with an egg and cheese everything bagel and added onions. Delicious and love the size. Not so massive that you feel stuffed but satisfied enough to start your day. There's limited seating inside to enjoy your meal, but most people grab their food and head out. read more

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Fresh bagels and bagel sandwiches with super fast service but one should expect to wait in a small line which starts inside the restaurant. They have seating indoors and outdoors as well. I tried the japapeno bagel with egg and cheese which exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend! read more

This local restaurant features a wide variety of bagels to which you can add various spreads, meats, and eggs at breakfast. They offer sandwiches as well. The food was served hot and was very tasty. Be aware that this is a cash-only establishment. Most customers appear to use pickup or delivery. Although you can eat there, too (I did a couple of times), there is just a small stand-up area in back between the kitchen and the restroom. It is clean and odor free. Plus you can get a peak at the bagels being made. read more

Complete rip-off $8 for this....all I need to say. Extremely underwhelming and sad part is they'll still do good business due to the location. read more

Bagels Etc. - Turkey bacon egg and cheese - Bagels Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Amazing breakfast bagels. Good price, CASH ONLY. Busy on the weekends and worth the wait read more

Nice local source for good bagels. Eat them quickly as they are best within 2 days. Good selection of varieties and friendly staff

Pretty good bagels at a reasonable price. Cash only with an ATM machine in the bakery the coffee was very good.

Great little quick spot. Very fast service even with the long line. They had an assembly line behind the counter. Very busy on brunch Saturdays. Three tables out front with inside dining closed. *** cash only with ATM inside *** Large menu with more than just bagels. I had the everything bagel with choice of meat (I had sausage) and scrambled egg. It was tasty; what you'd expect. I also had a hashbrown patty. I love hashbrowns. No forks needed. This is a nice neighborhood choice. Give them a try if you haven't. What do you think? read more

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

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I had a great experience today! Ordered the everything bagel with lox spread and sprouts along with the pastrami and cheese on the everything bagel. Amazing! Quick and easy food to grab. My initial thought was to turn around and go home because of the line. It was huge. But I decided to wait and it was a good decision. The line goes by quick. Service was fast. Ingredients were fresh. The bagel itself was very filling too. Oh, it's cash only so make sure to grab cash (or there's an atm inside). read more

Bagels Etc. - Lox Spread Bagel with sprouts - Bagels Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Amazing! Such a great selection of Bagels and Toppings to make your own unique sandwich. Best bagel I've had in DC by far! Cash only.

We had some excellent bagels when we went to NYC, so we were craving bagels when we got back to DC. We decided to try Bagels Etc., since we were exploring DuPont. The restaurant is a hole in the wall, and the lines can get long. However, the bagels were pretty good. We got two Jalapeno cheddar bagels - one with cream cheese and egg, and the other used for a tuna melt. The bagels tasted pretty great, however I felt that my tuna melt could have used a bit more salt. The bagels here are also super cheap - we paid about $15 dollars for two bagels and a coffee. That would have been the cost of one bagel anywhere else. Note that they only accept cash, which probably contributed to the low cost. read more

BRING CASH!!!! They do have an ATM just in case, really quick service, the bagels are not that big so if you have a big appetite might want to order a second bagel lol, I had the sesame scrambled egg and bacon, not a whole lot of seating area, quiet busy little hole in the wall read more

This place is CASH ONLY! We were happened to be in the neighborhood and was looking for breakfast sandwich, we were happy to found this gem in the corner across the street. The bagels are fresh with variety of options, I ordered the egg bagel with sausage egg & cheese. And then didn't realized it was cash only until I was about to pay. Good thing I had enough cash with me that day. The sandwich was good and tasty, please do note that the bagels are on the smaller size scale. read more

This may not be the trendiest or most aesthetic stop, but it sure does have the best bagels! I have tried a good amount of their vegetarian options (pizza bagel, egg and cheese, cucumber cooler) but my go-to is the Super Bagel. The Super Bagel has plain cream cheese, sprouts, onion, and tomato. I usually get it on an everything bagel and it is perfect! They have hot sauce and pepper packets on the counter, so I always make sure to grab some of those to put on my bagel. This is such a good combo that when I visit other bagel shops, I custom make a bagel to make it similar to the Super Bagel. (Cash only, this bagel is $5) Most recently I ate my Super Bagel on the Jalepeno Cheese bagel and it was not as good. I think the toppings affected the cook time because it was a bit doughy. Always stick to what you know, I guess! I always take out-of-town guests here and everyone loves it. Definitely a weekly spot for me, especially in the warmer whether when I can take it to-go to eat in Dupont Circle park. read more

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This place is the best at its craft, good tasting bagels and eggs make you full of cheap

I am pleasantly surprised to find a PLACE better than #callyourmother in DC, The bagels are fresher the prices are better and the people are normal. I would say if "ya don't want to spend 20 for a bagel" check it out. I was reading the Audrey R review, Bagels are made by boiling them and that is the way they are made. She is obviously not a real eater of bagels, her review is that of a chicken finger generation eater. Bagels are not supposed to be light, this is not a tricuit, it should break the floor if you were to drop it. There was more than enough cream cheese this was like a Montreal bagel it was a nice thing. the grill is great the food is served fast. read more

Very fast, delicious and the Jewish Bialy as the bread is amazing. Not very much place to sit and you need cash. Service is almost instant. read more

Bagels Etc. - Famous Avocado on bialy - Bagels Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Talk about feeling like I'm back home in the city. Ambiance was great felt like being back in Jersey getting a bagel and a coffee in the mornings. Service was quick and nice. Please stop by here if you are in the area. I promise you won't regret it. read more

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

The line at underwhelming Call Your Mother was too long, so I decided to venture a few blocks away to check this place out. Best decision ever. The bagels were fresh, doughy, and hot (no toasting needed). The egg and cheese were on point. No line either. You can find this place in the dictionary under "hidden gem". read more

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

These are by far the best bagels in DC! My fiancé is a bagel snob, and he loves this place. There is always a line out the door. And they only take cash. They do have an ATM inside for convenience. The ladies who work here keep the line moving fast, so you should know what you want before you get to the front! The bagels are perfectly fluffy! You can get any combination of ingredients on your sandwich. I recommend a classic bacon egg and cheese (add avocado) or smoked lox and cream cheese. Highly recommend going to bagels etc. read more

Rumor has it this is the best bagel spot in DC, so I had to try it! My friend and I ordered and split a jalepeño cheese bagel with egg, cheese, and a hashbrown and a french toast bagel with honey walnut cream cheese. We received our order incredibly fast! Only slight downside is they are cash only. My favorite bagel was definitely the jalepeño cheese bagel, I thought it was a pretty balanced breakfast sandwich (especially with hot sauce) and pretty filling! I especially liked the hashbrown with the rest of the ingredients and it was a great vegetarian breakfast option. The french toast bagel was also a delicious sweet option and went well with the cream cheese. I thought the cream cheese to bagel ratio was also spot on. The bagels weren't as crusty as I expected, but had a nice chew and tasted fresh. I thought the bagels we ordered were a good size and were worth the price! Would definitely come back here and try more of the menu. read more

Bagels Etc. - jalepeño cheese bagel with egg, cheese, and hashbrown (top), french toast bagel with honey walnut cream cheese (bottom) - Bagels Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Quick, great creative selection, family run. Very reasonable. Tight surroundings but love thy neighbor.

If you've been around the D.C. scene for a while, you know that people are obsessed with Call Your Mother bagels in Park View NW. Bagels Etc. is to Dupont Circle as Call Your Mother is to Park View. Like Call Your Mother, you can expect a crowd at Bagels Etc., especially in the morning. However, the staff here move very fast and the wait isn't very long. A group of women run the operation and have it down to a science. The bagels are phenomenal. They are usually warm from the oven, but just in case, ask for it toasted. My order is the chocolate bagel with honey walnut cream cheese for $4. It comes out warm, the cream cheese perfectly melted. The bagel itself has great texture and is quality. They also sell bagel sandwiches, coffee, and other breakfast items. There's some seating in the front (lower tables) and high bar seating in the way back. They also have restrooms in the back. This is a CASH ONLY cafe, but there's an ATM inside that charges you only $1.50 per transaction. read more

One of my coworkers couldn't stop raving about this place, so I took a field trip one morning. Unfortunately, I just don't get it. First, I ordered just one poppy seed bagel. It was... fine. Not appropriately chewy and semi flavorless. As a New Yorker, I was hoping I'd find the best bagels in DC, but this wasn't it. It also wasn't the worst bagel. Then I ordered a lox, red onion and caper sandwich. I actually got lox, cream cheese, and red onion (and as someone who doesn't eat cream cheese, I couldn't eat it). I was frankly pretty pissed I wasted $10 on a sandwich I couldn't actually eat. I guess this is the type of place where they are so into their routine that if you want anything different, you really need to check your order before you leave. read more

A bit pricey. They got my order wrong 2x. The coffee is significantly diluted for $3.00. The service is incredibly rushed. It's a bit unfriendly. read more