First time at Bethesda bagels and loved it. I ordered a turkey sausage, egg, and cheese on…read moreeverything bagel sandwich and it was so yummy. My husband ordered the bacon, egg, and cheese and he liked his too however his everything bagel had less seasoning than mine - so he was slightly bummed. I will say - we went on a Sunday morning and didn't have to make much of a line and it still took 20+ minutes to get our sandwiches. Looks like this location, at least, receives a lot of pick up orders so just beware. Moving forward we will make sure to order ahead since there are some high stools to eat but not really a "dine-in" spot.

I would recommend ONLY if you're craving a dry bagel. This is a no for me. I could've gotten a…read morebetter, softer. Flavorful bagel at Starbucks or Einstein bagels. This place was just not good to me, the bacon was extra hard to bite into on my bacon egg and cheese bagel. I also ordered the Asiago Cheese Bagel and it tasted like a plain bagel- I tasted NO Asiago Cheese. My son had the Turkey club, he enjoyed it. For a first time visit to DC, this is not a must for me! Great customer service though.

We came here twice during our most recent stay in Washington DC. We appreciated the variety of…read moresandwiches and thoughtfulness in the prices that reflected increased/decreased toppings. We also really appreciated the friendly service and staff members we came across during our time there. The first day I ordered an everything bagel with veggies and cream cheese -- I took out the bacon and the price of the sandwich decreased by $3. The second time I ordered an egg and cheese everything bagel with avocado and latke. The latke was just okay and didn't add much to my sandwich. The everything bagels were really good as well with plenty of seasoning but I think they were a little tougher for our taste (a perfect bagel would be crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, but the inside was a little tough and the outside wasn't crispy). For a coffee, two bagels, tax and tip, we paid about $32, so they are a bit on the pricier side. But the staff are very kind to the community. The place gets super busy around 9 am, so we learned to just order online the next time and our food was ready within 15 minutes. Other people and us on the first day were waiting over 20 minutes otherwise for our food, which I know can be frustrating. Very popular bagel shop.

Stopped by Call Your Mother for a quick breakfast and overall enjoyed it. Their menu has some…read morepretty unique bagel creations, and I decided to try the Hidden Cove. The combination of salmon, kimchi, and cucumbers worked surprisingly well together and reminded me a bit of the flavors you'd get from Korean banchan. The bagel itself was fresh and filling. There was plenty of outdoor seating available, which was nice, especially on a busy morning. The only downside was that it took a fair amount of time for our food to come out. Other than that, it was a solid breakfast spot with creative flavors that stand out from your typical bagel shop.

We're visiting Washington, DC and found Pearl's Bagels through a Yelp search -- but the line…read moreoutside definitely caught our attention too. Now we totally get the hype. It's that good. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. You can tell why it's so popular. Pro tip: order ahead on the Toast app -- we did that and were able to skip the line completely, which made things so much easier since it gets really busy. Only suggestion: would LOVE to see a jalapeño bagel added. That said, the customization options were great -- we added pickled jalapeños to the jalapeño cream cheese and some hot sauce, and it was so good. Super yummy, totally worth the hype, and we'd absolutely come back next time we're in DC.

We came to stay over night and we wanted something simple, fast, delicious and unique…read more.. There was many bagel places we pick the pearl's. I am glad we found Pearl's Bagel..: Cosy, fast (even there is a huge line but it wasn't take hours and It was worth the wait. And the bagels and ingredients was fresh, tasty and plenty! The lady who took the order was nice too! Decoration was cute.

This is our local go-to coffee shop for multiple reasons: it's the closest *decent* coffee strong…read morein navy yard, it's not over priced, and it's locally owned. The coffee is always stronger than other places we've been too - which we prefer. The pastries are good - not life changing but solid. We had the breakfast sandwich today for the first time and it was good! They press it so the cheese was nice and melty and it tased homemade. They're always kind and happy to offer suggestions. It's cozy inside and they have a second floor you can go in search for more tables.

Skip Gregory's across the street. Lot 38 has the superior coffee and service…read more I was greeted by whom I assume are the owners and proceeded to order my litmus test for new shops. (Oat Cappuccino) Unlike the other two coffee shops in the area, I felt a respect for the craft with my order. Perfect foam texture and temperature. Latte art was present (unlike Gregory's). Most importantly, the flavor was such a wonderful contrast from what I had been drinking on my weekend stay here in DC. Balanced and chocolatey. I hope I can find a place that serves Illy like this back in Chicago.

This Is Hands Down My Favorite Bagel Spot I've Been Going Here For Over 7 Years & I'm Still…read moreAddicted. Everything Bagel (Scooped), Egg & Avocado, That's My Regular Degular Breakfast Sammich! lol ***Sometimes I Switch It Up And Get An Onion, Salt, Or Asiago Bagel, But No Matter What, It's Always Cooked To Perfection. The Bagels Are Freshly Made In-House And You Can Taste The Difference. The Texture Is Just Right, Slight Crisp On The Outside, Soft & Chewy Inside. Breakfast Sandwiches Average Around $9, Which Is Definitely Worth It Considering It's Fresh, Made-To-Order, & Consistently Good. Customer Service Is Always Amazing. Friendly Staff, Efficient, And They Keep The Line Moving Even When It's Busy. The H Street NE Location Is Currently Moving, So Right Now They're Operating Out Of Their Truck, But They're Still There And Still Serving That Same Quality. The SE DC Location Is My Second Choice And It's Just As Good. Same Quality, Same Great Customer Service. Clean and nice inside, with colorful decor. Parking Can Be A Hit Or Miss Depending On Street Closures In The Area, So Just Plan Ahead. If You Love A Good, Fresh Bagel Sandwich, This Spot Is It. 7+ Years Later And It's Still My Go-To Breakfast Fix.

So I love the food here. However EVERY Saturday my partner and I order the bagel sand which with…read moreadded on bacon, because the regular sandwich is a pretty good but the bacon makes it a treat I look forward to every week. However for the last month or so, every Saturday, no bacon. It even says bacon on the bag. They do refund the bacon add on but it's a little like getting a salad with no dressing and them just refunding the dressing. I'm assuming Saturday morning is busy and hectic but so I'm trying to give some grace but it's been like 5 weekends in a row!

Cutest shop, all the seating is at bars stool height so not perfect for like a group maybe…read more Awesome service, DELIGHTFUL bagel, very decently priced. See receipt. Also got a little limade, OOO refreshing and delicious. And they give you a whole freaking pickle instead of a quarter spear like other places. Honestly, just a great experience with the staff, quick, delicious, reasonable price. I would go again and again.

I've placed an online order here a couple times and they make the order so close to pickup to be…read morefresh that if you show up early, your food may not be ready. These don't compare to NY bagels, but they're still a pretty solid bagel option. I've ordered individual bagels as well as a bagel sandwich, and the bagels are soft and chewy. The sandwich is a pretty good size and makes for a filling meal.

Cute little gluten free bakery / cafe in eastern market area. They have outdoor seating but I…read morestayed inside since it was a rainy day. But great place to bring your laptop, do a little work and order some treats. All the baked goods were very yummy. And the barista was very helpful and gave great recommendations! Will definitely be back!!

Good: the vegan cupcakes are probably the best around…read more Bad: their prices are high in comparison with GF bakeries basically in any major city, and they have an illegal "No Cash" policy (illegal under DC law. The owner should look up the law because she's way out of compliance: https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/laws/23-187), but charge a 3% fee if you pay by credit card, which you are required to. They basically give you no option to avoid paying a fee. (In response to the owner's response below: They have a sign that says NO CASH, so is a customer supposed to believe they'll accept cash IF the customer has exact change, as the owner says they will? And if they do accept that cash, then they would, in fact, have cash on hand anyway, which undercuts her claim they have no cash on hand...but they don't because they have a sign that says NO CASH. Every other business in the community doesn't blame the city for their own non-compliant policies, as the owner does, and accepts cash in the same circumstances. Plenty of places are happy to take cash and prefer it, and it is required by DC law. I was surprised to see this NO CASH sign after emailing with the owner about it *a year and a half ago.* I walked right out when I saw the sign.) They also now have a self-serve bar which invites the spread of things like norovirus. There are no sneeze guards. They make it hard for me to support them even though I really have been trying to for years.

Food was delicious And pretty inexpensive when you realize…read morehow much food there was. Eggs. Bacon, potatoes and bagel. Great fast service.too

A good experience at Bagels Etc. Located in Foggy Bottom, DC, many local university students and…read moreprofessionals 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.

We often stop here on our way to Nats games. We share a Reuben & it's delicious! Lots of corned…read morebeef & very tasty. One time we had a brisket sandwich & it was good, too.

Service was great, but the food is less than to be desired! Being from Cleveland, OH. The home of…read morethe "Corned beef sandwich" I was hoping the Ruthie's Reuben would make me happy when I seen it on the menu. When I picked up, the place is clean and bright! But I notice they had the B&W cookies on display and they're tiny, not what they show on their website. When I got back to the office, I ate my sandwiches and and a third of it was fat and tasted simple. I'm disappointed, I'll never eat here again.

I absolutely love this place! You can enjoy a delightful mix of three pretzels ~ salted, cinnamon…read moresugar, or everything bagel for $8. Even though it's a small operation, this pretzel shop truly brings joy to our community. They also offer delicious breakfast sandwiches, pretzel dogs, and various tea and coffee options. I was lucky to get all three of my pretzels from the oven. I especially like how the cinnamon sugar pretzel is topped with icing instead of dust--it's much easier to eat and still gives you that sweet, satisfying treat. The staff are quick and friendly. If they're baking a flavor, they'll let you know how long you'll need to wait for that fresh batch. There's plenty of seating, both inside and outside on picnic tables, making it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy.

Craving a good pretzel and The Pretzel Bakery has been on my To Go pre-COVID. SO and I arrived…read moreabout 1.5 hour after opening and they were busy. Lots of patrons were picking up take-away and the in-person ordering line moved quickly. Definitely kid friendly with plenty in-door and out-door seating. We placed our order and waited to be called over the PA system. I'm not sure why they call you based on the items you ordered rather then the receipt number, but such is life. The breakfast pretzel was served room temperature, eggs were not to my liking, but good flavor from the bacon and cheese. The pretzel itself self was dry and kinda flavorless. The salted pretzel had a soft interior and crusty exterior with nice salt flakes but didn't live up to my expectations. The pub cheese was a welcome purchase to polish off the pretzel. The sweet pretzel was the best from our order. Pretzel was still dry but the cinnamon sweet topping made the top enjoyable.