I remember when this place initially opened. Being EXTREMELY skeptical, with places adding "NYC" in…read moretheir name as a BS way to get you in. Having "NY Bagel" is literally, sacrilegious to those of us that know WHAT a true "NY Bagel" is. Their name hold true to form, what a NY Bagel is. I initially wanted Bagels & Lox, but changed my mind when I saw what I was also craving... PASTRAMI. I got "The DON," pastrami piled high (NOT "Katz" high, but a Chesapeake high, with Cold Slaw and a pickle. When I tell you delicious!! The WATER's PH balance is the same as NY, making the bagel, an authentic "NY Bagel." The Cold Slaw... my god today... I haven't had slaw like this since I left NYC!! Ambiance, basic, not very reminiscent of NYC, BUT, every menu item is named after an area in NY. So pleased. I'll be back!!!

A Longtime Favorite That Has Started to Slip I love this…read moreplace and have recommended it often, but the quality of one specific sandwich has noticeably declined over the past few months. What Made It Memorable Photo 1 shows the Reuben sandwich from October 10, 2024, and it was unforgettable--the kind of sandwich I could not stop thinking about. Since then, my family and I have returned at least once a month. When family visited from out of town, this was one of the first places we wanted to take them. What Has Changed Fast forward to 2026, and the quality over the past few months has gotten worse with each visit. The sandwich no longer feels like the same thoughtful, well-made item that made us keep coming back. * The bread seems different. * The ingredients feel sparse. * Today's sandwich was burnt. * The dressing was missing. Overall, the quality control just does not feel consistent anymore. I truly enjoyed this place, but I cannot justify paying $17 for a sandwich that is so clearly not what it used to be. A Hopeful Note The employees are kind and friendly, and the service is usually quick even when the restaurant is busy. The food used to be amazing, and I am genuinely hoping this is just a bump in the road and that the team can make a few adjustments to bring the quality back to what it was.

Absolute gem. Can't lie, this is the type of place I like to gate keep! if you know you know! But…read moreno really, this place is all around A-1. One of the closest things in the area that reminds me of my summer visits to NY, waking up early to grab that bacon, egg and cheese on a roll or cream cheese on an everything bagel before tackling the day. Real homestyle type place but It's not a corner store like NY so don't expect to leave outta there with snacks (unless you like bagel chips). The location is perfect because I usually get my wife a coffee from the Dunkin' Donuts next-door right after grabbing a bagel sandwich. Clutch. The staff there are cool people. They're like the cast of a classic sitcom. Overall solid customer service. The place is always tidy and they'll either be in there playing the jams or something good on TV. My go to order is a Turkey Bacon, Egg, and Cheddar Cheese on a Cinnamon Raisin Bagel! Fire if your into to a slight sweet savory vibe. Sometimes i switch it up and go French Toast bagel. Either way, is a movie each time. Hours are 6am-2pm I believe so I try to get there early enough to catch the fresh options of bagels. Bangin'! All in all, don't walk...RUN here! Tell a friend to tell a friend then thats it. Save some bagels for me.

They are always very helpful. The menu is pretty good. Taylor Ham aka Pork Roll is there!!!read more

I stopped into Brooklyn Bagels on a Saturday morning around 10am. Even though I live nearby, I've…read moreonly been once before, so I was excited to give it another try. I ordered the Williamsburg Bagel, which consisted of lox, plain cream cheese, tomato, capers, and red onion. I originally wanted it on an Everything bagel, but since they were out, I went with a Garlic bagel instead. Even though it was a tad bit crowded, my sandwich was ready in about 5 mins. I've had the Williamsburg Bagel before so I was excited to enjoy it again but I wasn't a big fan of the thick-cut red onions they added on there, and I actually love onions! Unfortunately, I ended up taking most of them off. I also wish it had more cream cheese, the thin layer on the bottom just wasn't enough for me. That said, the bagel itself was fresh and overall, the sandwich tasted good. At almost $20, it did feel a little pricey for a bagel sandwich, but I enjoyed it. I'd definitely come back to try other options. The interior is full of Brooklyn pictures, which I love! Definitely check them out if you're in the area!

I'm not sure if I'm being biased, but visiting from NJ/NY area, there was nothing great about…read more"Brooklyn" bagels. My husband and a friend came here on a Thursday morning to order 6 items and they were gone for almost an hour (it was a 10 minute drive from where we stayed). They come back with a bag of "bagels" (if that's what you want to call them) drenched in ketchup. Our orders were extremely simple: BEC w/PK on a plain bagel Egg and cheese on a croissant BEC w/PK on an asiago bagel Taylored Ham, egg & cheese on a bagel Toasted everything bagel with lox & cream cheese Here is everything that went wrong: 1. The bagel store didn't offer BACON, so we ended up substituting for sausage. The sausage patty was probably the size of my kid's palm- that's how small it was. The eggs were overcooked and had no taste, but don't worry, they'll make sure to smother the entire bagel with ketchup to make up for it. 2. TOASTED bagel with lox & cream cheese- bagel was not toasted, and there wasn't any lox available. 3. Egg & cheese on a croissant- the place didn't have any croissants... so had to substitute this for a roll 4. It was the chef's second day in the kitchen. Bagels alone wasn't great quality..it was edible enough, but extremely chewy and stiff, especially after taking so long to prepare the orders and with two people working in a place that is seemingly popular with the Yelp Community, the amount of time it took this order to be ready was a little ridiculous. I ordered the same thing back home the following day and it took less time to make here in NJ than it did here on a non-busy day with just my husband and friend as their sole customer at the time.

Cute cafe with yummy eats! I came in on a weekend and they were not busy. I had the plain crodot…read more(croissant-donut) and Green Goddess juice - the pastry was flaky and just the right amount of sweetness while the juice was tangy and refreshing. Great place for a quiet cafe visit.

You go to the counter for service. Nice staff. Asked if I would like my croissant heated…read more I don't like the coffee here. It is bitter. That is the only drawback. Food is good. The ham and cheese croissant is my favorite. The danish are pretty good also. This time I got a strawberry cheesecake danish and an apple danish.. It was very nice. It is kinda dark inside. Low light except for the counter. They have all the pastries lit. Ambience is quiet and lighting, subdued. Every time I go in customers are always working on their personal laptops. Sometimes I sit inside but most of the time I get my order to go

Was so freakin good. Salt bagel not too thick (sorry to my NY bagel side) with OLIVE cream cheese…read more Get it toasted on their 2nd side. Soooo good!

Delicious specialty coffees. We enjoyed the maple bourbon iced coffee on our visit to Norfolk. They…read morewere accommodating to the needs of both dietary restrictions (vegan) as well as allergens (tree nuts and seeds) and overall we felt safe eating there. Food was amazing and the setting was nice and lively with multiple levels of seating in a less hectic side of town. Overall, would love to come back if I'm back in Norfolk.

I've always been a fan of Baker's Crust bagels, especially a cinnamon raisin bagel loaded with…read moretheir strawberry cream cheese. It's the perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and open gooey deliciousness! Today, Baker's Crust catered breakfast at my office, and I was excited to see a table overflowing with bagels and cream cheeses. It was like Christmas morning for carb lovers! Unfortunately, none of the bagels or cream cheeses were labeled. My excitement quickly turned into confusion when I took a big bite of what I was sure was my beloved strawberry cream cheese... only to discover it was definitely not strawberry. And let's just say an onion bagel paired with the wrong cream cheese is a combination I wouldn't recommend. The food itself was great, but a little labeling would go a long way. A simple sticker or note on the bottom of each cream cheese container and small tent cards identifying the bagel flavors would save future customers from accidental flavor roulette. Still a fan, but next time I'd like to know whether I'm biting into strawberry bliss or an unexpected onion surprise! For a side note it's so easy to order online for a quick stop on the way to work. Perfect every time!!!

The experience is not the start to a day that I would like…read more Not sure about you the reader but when I go out to eat in the morning before I have had coffee (We will get to that later.) I don't want to have to think nor be confused. I want SERVICE and facing screens on a wall (two of which didn't work properly btw) is not providing service to customers especially with a group of young men on the other side of the glass wall any one of whom could have taken our orders. Sticker shock slammed me when I saw the price of a 12 ounce black coffee... it was almost the same cost as my bagel with cream cheese. Speaking of my premium highly priced black coffee ... it tastes as if there was sweetener of some sort added in ... oh well. When picking up my order to eat in ... I repeated that I was eating in ... the young man said "let me put it in a bag for you. ' I am eating in ... don't need a bag for my bagel ... take a dime off my coffee price and save the bag. The raison d'etre for this visit ... a bagel with veggie cream cheese... well it was a very good bagel with crunch and a decent schmear of veggie cream cheese. The bagel shop itself has a huge empty except for me dining area with lots of room to work if you choose to do so but I'd pick a place with reasonably priced coffee that includes refills if I was working. Sugar in my coffee uh no ... having to order off a tablet on the wall ... no ... a good reasonably priced bagel yes... maybe call in an order for bagels and get your coffee elsewhere or better yet find a nice diner with a waitress who comes to your table. And, this starts my VA BEACH Friday ... blah ... I really don't like sweetness in my coffee and hate over paying for coffee too. Oh I am taking that bag with ... a small white paper bag just might come in handy and after all he insisted that my eat in bagel needed to be that very special bag.

This coffee spot was a good choice when you want something outside of regular chain options.read more

Bad Ass Coffee epitomizes the Virginia Beach local oceanfront vibe. I stoped in randomly on my way…read moreto the oceanfront and was instantly upset that I hadn't stopped here before. This quaint coffee shop offers a large menu and plenty of coffee and smoothie flavors. I sat outside and enjoyed my food while people walked through the VB farmers/art market. Paid Parking on the street was easy to find and affordable. The morning Saturday rush was intense in such a small space so I suggested getting here early or ordering ahead. The service was quick and friendly and I intend to return! My bacon wrap was good, and the coffee was amazing. The prices here are fair and the quality of their products make this an enticing choice. If coffee merchandise is your jam you will find plenty here!

I decided to try this new coffee shop as it popped up on my instagram feed and the atmosphere was…read moreamazing, very calm and quiet, unfortunately after purchasing 2 coffees i had my grandmothers little dog with me and when leaving she tangled me up and one of the coffee's dropped and spilled everywhere outside, i felt soo bad so i put her in the car and went back inside and apologized greatly, i said i'd be more than happy to pay for another coffee and the worker said nono don't worry about it, I had asked for a different coffee and said i could pay the difference and he said no. they made me a brand new coffee! I said thank you so so much. This is exactly why i love supporting smaller business, they are soo welcoming and nice and understanding.

Super cute coffee shop with very friendly staff. Unfortunately, we arrived right before closing so…read morethe pastries were already sold out/ put away, but the coffee was excellent. We loved the variety of specialty drinks. We tried the Christmas in July and Almond Joy... both were delicious!