I stopped into this quaint little bakery on my way into the office the other day for breakfast. The staff was super friendly and working hard pumping out all those yummy looking bagels and bialys all over the display cases. I opted for the Por que no el Puerco on the cashier-recommended pretzel bun. The flavors and the layers were sensational. A great bite without being too heavy or too greasy. The pretzel bun was also a great choice - some salt but not trying to actively dehydrate you with every bite. The Bear bottled latte was also quite good. It was a very unique flavor profile with obviously lots of banana but it took a little getting used to being mixed with the bitterness of the coffee and some of the nuttiness of the hazelnut and oat milk. I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to get it again, but with the limited coffee options here, I wouldn't not get it either. Overall, a really solid place to stop. Not necessarily the best place to go if you're looking for breakfast AND coffee, but certainly a great local joint to check out! read more

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I wasn't expecting Bears Bagels to be attached to a gas station but it is. Parking is limited, and it is an order and take your food to go place. There is a vendor out in the parking lot that offers limited coffee options. The line in Bear Bagels was long. You can tell they are a favorite. I ordered the lox bagel. It was tasty and filling. There were some delicious sounding bagel sandwich options, it was hard to pick. read more

Get there early! My co worker and I went for lunch - the bagels were almost sold out (good for them). We got our preferred flavor but the people behind us were limited to what was left. The sandwiches were great! We will be back read more

Very tasty and pricey artisan bagels in a small shop. Rating 6/10 Pros: Amazing flavor profiles, good staff recommendations. Cons: Electronic tips do NOT go to staff, bagels are hard to eat without loosing filling, prices are high. Almost $15 a ba read more

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If you're on the hunt for some of the best bagels in Columbus, you need to add Bears Bagels to your list! Be sure to get there quick because people know how good these bagels are! On top of having great bagels and sandwiches; they're serving up unique combos I haven't seen anywhere in Columbus yet! The Bears Best was an awesome switch up from your classic bagel sandwiches; and there are tons of other fun options to pick from! You need to give a Bialy a try as well! read more

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Alright I came on a Sunday at 11AM.... Maybe if I came on a Saturday at 9AM I would have had a better experience however it'll be a while before I come back. In my opinion the hype was not worth it. It sucks having 2 good bagel places in Ohio because the Lox really outweighs Bears by a long shot. I ended up ordering a Classic w Turkey Sausage on a Sesame Bagel (all other savory bagels were out at this point) . The taste was okay.... I would argue that a chain such as Breuggers was better taste wise. The bagel itself was fluffy and was the star of the show but like i said just overall not worth it. Lastly, the staff was kind and efficient. Fast moving line even though it was out the door. Also, parking is awful here. Just park down the street and walk over, not worth the hassle. read more

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So delicious! We loved visiting this bagel place. The bagels are large and the cream cheese was fresh and they add a lot! read more

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Was in town from Cincy and HAD to stop by and get some Bears Bagels for the drive home. Everything was delicious, per usual. They are always busy, but always efficient. The hoisin slab bacon on the Bears Best is TO DIE FOR. I would buy a pound of just that! read more

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So so Love this place, this business. I want everyone in the area to know. Dude ! You cannot go wrong here. My third time and order was just the Classic w bacon which was done perfectly on a toasted Zaatar (seasonal begal) Dude it was terrific and the staff is so great. Y'all gotta go !!! read more

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I ordered the everything bagel, egg, and cheese with garlic chive schmear. It was delicious! I love bagels and this is probably the best one I've ever had. The workers were nice. The seating area is quite small. I would come here for take out. read more

What a cool little shop! There's not much dine in space but there was plenty of people lined up outside for to gos. The shop is very small, with a couple tables, and the parking lot is limited. There is street parking available around the area! We tried a few different bagels and they were all made well, delicious, and with quality ingredients. I really enjoyed all of them. You can't go wrong with your choice, they're good. I would suggest trying to eat them while they're hot and fresh! It was a little messy to eat just because the ingredients would squeeze out after each bite but we kept them wrapped up which helped There was a long line when we came but they moved people pretty quickly. Staff was nice and helped us pick our bagel option per choice! I would recommend for a small group, something easy to eat, a quick meal or snack, and some yummy fuel for your day. read more

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Dropped in today to pick up the Insta famous limited edition "baby brew" cold brew. I grabbed the last Maple brown sugar in stock and am excited to try it. I also could not resist a delicious iced banana bread latte for the road. No bagels - I was on coffee business only. Staff here is still fantastic and so friendly. read more

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Been here several times and the food is always on point! Always torn between which bagel and schmear or bagel Sammy to get. Especially with their monthly specials. read more

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First timer at Bears Bagels! Highly recommend stopping in early to beat the line, although it's always pretty busy! I ordered a bacon, egg and cheese on a salted egg bagel. The bacon was so crispy and had such a great cheese pull! I also got a bottle vanilla cold brew latte and a mixed berry French toast bialy. I would 10000% get this order again! Everything was so fresh, I can't wait to go back! read more

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Little bagel store hidden next to a gas station. Little busy on a Saturday morning, we ordered 3 bagel sandwiches and it took around 20mins to get the food. They have very interesting menu, we ordered 3 bagels to shared so we can try more their items. Bagel sandwiches are in good size, but I bit pricy. BUT I think it's worth for a try. We ordered: - Per Que No El Puerco: it's a good combo. Not particularly special but overall taste good - Bears best: pretty good combo. - Brunch it: looks simple but I like this one the most among the 3 bagels, good ratio on jam and peanut butter with fresh strawberries. And it's NOT too sweet! read more

I legitimately crave the bagels at this place. There is no better bagel place in Columbus in my opinion. I had a sausage, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel and I added pickled onions and garlic and chive schmear. Omg it was insanely good and filling. I will 100% be going back and would highly recommend it to Hilliard residents since it is such a good Hilliard location. As far as inside the shop, it is a bit tight with limited seating, but the food makes up for that. Their decor is cute and they really went all out for pride this year. The service was somewhat slow, but again the food was so good that it made up for it. read more

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Bears Bagels has been on my list for a long time and it lives up to the hype! The owner was so friendly when I walked in and seemed genuinely excited when I mentioned it was my first visit. The building is small but it's cute and welcoming, and there are a few tables. I had the Goldie Lox and it set itself apart from other delis in a few ways - the lox had a pastrami seasoning, the pickled red onions had a nice tang that cut through the richness of the lox and cream cheese, and the bagel was truly phenomenal. I grabbed a rosemary and salt bagel with a side of veggie cream cheese for tomorrow morning and I'm sure it'll be delicious. read more

Bears Bagels - Goldie Lox on a toasted everything bagel - Bagels Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

Finding this place can be a challenge if you don't already know where it is. Tucked beside a gas station and sharing its parking lot, the bakery is easy to drive past. It's also quite small, so even a short line quickly fills the lobby and spills outside into the parking lot. It has plenty of character, but convenience isn't one of its strengths. As the name suggests, this place has built a reputation for its bagels. While they're certainly good, I don't think they quite live up to the hype. I prefer a traditional New York-style bagel with a crisp, chewy crust and a dense, doughy interior. These delivered on the crust, but the interior was lighter than I expected, and the overall flavor just didn't stand out. The staff was genuinely friendly and courteous, which I appreciated. Just know that even if you're only picking up a few bagels (i.e. not ordering sandwiches) you should expect a wait and, as mentioned above, you may find yourself standing outside in the parking lot. read more

I have been wanting to try Bear's bagels for a long time and when I finally made it there, it did not disappoint. I stopped in on a Friday morning, and the place was packed, with a line pretty much out the door, which I took as a good sign. Thankfully, the line moved fast and I didn't have to wait too long. They have lots of good bagel sandwich options and you can also build your own. I chose to opt for one of their signature sandwiches, the Goldie Lox on an everything bagel. It had pastrami smoked salmon, Garlic and chive cream cheese, pickled red onion, tomato, cucumber, and fresh dill. It was such a delicious combo, I thoroughly enjoyed it. In addition to their bagel sandwiches, they also sell their bagels in singles, half dozens, and bakers dozens. They also sell their cream cheese, which is nice because they have so many good flavor combinations. All in all I think this is a great breakfast spot and deserves all the hype it gets. I can't wait to go back and try more of their signature sandwiches! read more

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I was craving a bagel so decided to stop by. It was late morning on a weekday so most of the bagels were sold out. It wasn't busy. Maybe a couple customers walked in. I tried the porque puerco on the poppyseed bagel. Delicious! Great flavors too. I'd order again. I also got the mixed berry bagel with their seasonal cream cheese. I think it was cranberry orange? Delicious! Unique flavors! It was a bit sweeter for my preference but not bad. The bagels aren't quite NY style. But they are very good. Soft and easy to bite into. Prices are a little higher than The Lox. But it's a nice treat every once in a while and there aren't great bagel options in the area imo. Staff was really nice. Personable and helpful explaining the menu. Not a ton of parking but it's located in the same building as a gas station. I'd come back again! read more

Bears Bagels - A few seating options. They have a couple tables too. - Bagels Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

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Very cute location. The owner Charis is maybe the most personable human I've ever encountered, very perfect for the front of house. I made the trip from Canal to Hilliard in search of an authentic New York style bagel and Bears delivered. Tons of schmear options and a curated menu of sandwiches. We tried a few things as we were indecisive but the OG everything bagel with chive cream cheese was my favorite. My significant other was excited for the Sunday Special; a play on an Arby's beef and cheddar sandwich which he was quite the letdown as it was dry. The slab bacon on the Bears Best was extremely thick and fatty; if you're into that I can see you loving that option. In all, if you enjoy bagels I would definitely suggest you pay Bears a visit. read more

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I visited Bears Bagels this morning and finally get the hype! I have been hearing how good this place is for a while now and finally was able to try this morning. I had stopped by a few weeks ago and wasn't able to get anything as they had already sold out around noon (good for them but sad for me) but very was excited to be able to try this morning! The line was a bit long when we got there (around 10:30) but it moved very quickly and we were even able to sit at the barstools inside and eat! I had the Bears Best on toasted rosemary sea salt and the banana bread cold brew. My friend also ordered the mixed berry toasted with cinnamon schmear. The Bears Best was so good! Probably the best bagel sandwich I've had. The bacon was so thick, the chili schmear was so flavorful, and the green onion and pickled veggies brought the whole thing together. I had a bite of the mixed berry with cinnamon schmear, I don't usually love sweet breakfast and prefer savory, but it was also so delicious! The banana bread cold brew honestly shocked me.... It tasted EXACTLY like banana bread and did not disappoint! I'm hoping to return soon and try more flavors! read more

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I've seen this place trending on social media and when I would drive by, there's always a line out the door so I decided to stop by. The inside of the store is pretty small with limited seating. Delicious bagels! When I came in, majority of the bagels were already sold out. The lady at the counter was super friendly and said you could always call ahead to see what they still have left. read more

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Bears bagels is the best breakfast you can get in Hilliard, hands down. The owners are always friendly and the breakfast sandwiches are fantastic! Try the banana cold brew coffee as well, it's very tasty! read more

Bears Bagels - Goldie Lox on sesame seed bagel - Bagels Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

Wanted to ensure we got to stop at Bear's bagels before the big snowstorm hit. Drove over from Dublin to Hilliard for a breakfast stop. Again, haven't been disappointed any of the times we have stopped here for an outstanding selection of bagels, breakfast sandwich, and great hot coffee. Be sure to always look for their special bagels as they are always something to write about. The rosemary salt bagel I had this morning was outstanding! The staff at the at Bear's bagels is awesome. Top notch. Definitely be sure to stop in for a quick bagel sandwich or just grab one for the road. You'll be happy you did. read more

Bears Bagels - Rosemary, salt, egg, and cheese bagel sandwich. - Bagels Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

Not worth my time. Basic prices reasonable, specialties kinda pricey for a sandwich. I went an hour before close on a Saturday, maybe my first mistake. They were out of plain bagels, out of most the bialys'. I won't be going back to try again and don't understand the hype read more

These bagels were amazing! Super fresh and tasty. The service was nice and helpful. The inside is small and not meant for a lot of people to sit as it is next to a gas station. A great quick breakfast option. Get there early before they sell out ! read more

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This cute little shop in downtown Hilliard has a line outside the door at 8:05 AM on a Friday. I ordered a jalapeño cheddar bialy, French toast bialy and everything bagel. I had never heard of a bialy before bears bagels but these are amazing a little bit spicy and the cream cheese in the center is so good. I also love that they put all the seasonings around the entire bagel rather than just on top. I do wish that they open sooner than 8 AM because it's difficult to get there on workdays read more

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Flavorful, mouthful, wonderful. Loved everything about my experience. In and out with a little wait nothing to scoff at. The vibes was very friendly and next to a gas station is convenient. read more

Goldilox on White Russian bagel! Phenomenal! Tons of flavor! Deliciously chewy bagel. Cohort got Cali cuts and loved it as well! Got a Jennings Java cold brew to wash it down. Service was quick. Small indoor seating area but we got in before the next rush. I absolutely need to work my way through the menu read more

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I ordered an everything bagel with garlic and chive cream cheese. The cream cheese was good, although they put A LOT on it, but it's easily removable. The bagel was stale and burnt unfortunately. Overall, very salty in general so the search for good bagels in Columbus continues. read more

Came here after the gym and let me tell you!!! These are one of the best bagels I've ever had, similar to nyc bagels!! I got the egg and cheese sandwich on a rosemary sea salt bagel and added smashed avocado and a side of their spicy mayo! 10/10 the bagel was perfectly toasted and the avocado and mayo added the perfect kick to the sandwich. The place is small but there's a little high top sitting area and a small table for people to sit. The service was excellent and the staff were very helpful with the bagel recommendations. I will definitely be back. read more

Bears Bagels - Classic egg and cheese sandwich with smashed avocado - Bagels Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

On my return visit to Bears Bagels I tried the Goldie Lox bagel. Choice of bagel (I chose Everything toasted), Pastrami Lox, tomato, cucumbers, fresh dill, garlic and chive schmear, pickled red onions for $14. The restaurant was not too busy, service was good, and I got my order in a couple of minutes. I ordered my bagel to go and left. Off to my short drive home to indulge. Here's my thoughts.... It's a little too busy with this many things on a bagel, so difficult for my taste buds to identify all flavors. I tasted the cream cheese, but hard to decipher garlic and chive, the cucumber I would have preferred pickled, but I think that's what the pickled red onions were for. My biggest disappointment was the bagel. It tasted like a day old bagel. Not a bad sandwich, but for $14 I was expected to be put in awe. read more

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Oh this was GOOD. Just the right balance of toppings and bagel and seasonings. I'll definitely have to try more options soon. read more

Bears Bagels - Goldie Lox - Bagels Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

Service and young lady at the counter were amazing. I love the idea and the bagels are great, just a bit more bread-y than I was hoping for. Great place, good luck Bear!! read more

This place is outstanding! I go here 1-3 times a month. Not only do you a wonderful staff who really cares about the product they put out, they also care about the folks in line. I have yet to go in without having or witnessing the owners; who are working hard making them bagels and still making time to greet guests coming in. Its like when you haven't seen a friend for a while and then you just pick up where you left off. The food is terrific! My go to is the Goldie Lox, sure its not the cheapest bagel but its not made with poo poo ingredients. They use the good stuff! I truly enjoy that each month they have a special bagel, schmear and bialy. My favorite was Aug 2024 with the Old Bay cheddar bagel. As an AVID Old Bay lover, it was the bee's knees! I also really enjoyed July 2025 the Riley, big ol fat backyard tomatoes paired with the garlic schmear.....omg, so good! They also have a wonderful selection of coffee drinks in their cooler, get the banana bread coffee, you will give your taste buds a delightful treat! The store is small and quaint, it is not intended to be a sit down breakfast spot, it does have a few tables and a little standing counter, but it is designed to be a grab and go. Love it or hate it, it works for them and their customers. Fun Fact - Bring cash if you plan on tipping. Cash tips go to the staff and the digital tips go to local non-profits. Like I said, great food and great people. read more

I made time to go to Bear's bagels. I got the plain bagel toasted with sausage, egg, and cheese. The bagel was perfectly toasted. The sausage was a nice mild flavor. The egg was perfectly cooked. It is a cute little bagel shop. The bagels are on display so you can see what you're asking for. The staff was very nice. Service was quick. The only thing I had trouble with was reading the menu. My eyesight is not that great. I will definitely go back. read more

Bears Bagels - Sausage and egg on a plain bagel - Bagels Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

We went on a Sunday morning and place was packed! I ordered half dozen assorted bagels and container of garlic and chive spread. Haven't tried one yet but they look great! read more

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This place runs out of bagels and staff thinks it hilarious. Third time driving down to get bagel all before noon only to get told no more available These visit were random days Wednesday. - Friday It's great business is good to sell out but not over 3 hours til place closes Horrible and will not drive this distance again for these begals read more

Always a treat got there as they were getting super busy , once we secured a parking spot and made it inside ordered and secured the goods quickly . As everytime before they nailed it a quick bagel Sammie to get the day started on the right foot read more

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