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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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

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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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

Bears Bagels - Hott Duck Hashbrown - Bagels Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

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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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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

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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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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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

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

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 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

Bears Bagels - Bears Best on Rosemary Sea Salt Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

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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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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

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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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

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

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

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

Bears Bagels - Goldilox - Bagels Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

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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

A small cute lil hole in the wall. We went for the Sunday Sammie and it did not disappoint! My only criticism would be that the bagel was a lil too hard for me. Other than that it was an eggcellent sandwich and that smoky tomato mayo was so flavorful! The service was good as well! read more

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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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 rocks! Great bagels and their cold brews are money! Put one in Westerville. New York style to a T! read more

Bears Bagels - Goldielox. Sooo good. - Bagels Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

So I used to have to buy his bagel at the farm market every week. But hold up now a store front game changer. So not only does he have Bagel which are crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside so delicious. But now sandwiches I had the Classic, egg and cheese and opted to go with steak and grilled onions on it. This was so good and seasoned just right. Also tried the Pro Que No El Puerto sandwich which had the following Chorizo, folded egg, avocado smash, pickled red onion, honey chipotle mayo and cheddar cheese. Oh my this is one to try so filling I think we could have shared... but nope. This place gets really busy early, so don't wait get up and just go! read more

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Sitting here this morning and decided it was bagel time. I know that on Saturdays that Dublin has a Farmer's Market. Looked it up and saw that Bears Bagels was there. So I ran and found parking in one of the garages. Walked down the street a short bit and found their booth. Got a 4 pack bag of Everything Bagels and was able to chat a few minutes with Charis (Bear) bagels and the Brick and Mortar store he is getting ready to open in Hilliard in the next couple months. His bagels are made the artisanal way by resting them for 24 hrs , boiled and then baked. Trust me when I tell you that they are WAY better than other bagel places. Big picture you will be supporting another local business. Enough is enough, I've got a bagel to eat. Yummmy!! read more

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First time in going in with the hopes of picking up a half dozen bagels. It's attached to a gas station, but is painted nicely outside with good signage. A few parking spots out front. It was around noon on a Friday, line out the door. People were mostly ordering sammies. Get in to order after a few minutes' wait (maybe 5-7 mins) and they have pumpernickel and plain bagels left. We got 2 plain and called it a day. ~$2.25 each and I would consider them slightly undersized for the price. The cashier wasn't exactly friendly. There was an inference of an apology ("We only have pumpernickel and plain left. We are busy.") I mean ok? I can see that you're busy, but kindness is free. Just didn't leave us with a great first impression. If I find myself close by again in the future, I might try one of their bagel sandwiches because they sounded nice, but I won't make a special trip for bagels alone. read more

Definitely did not expect to go to a bagel shop right next to a gas station. Cute small bagel shop. It was so good! I got poppyseed bagel with garlic and chives cream cheese. I wish they reduce their garlic in the cream cheese. Still good though!! They have $6 for 6 day old bagels. I wasn't sure if I should grab it. Before I could do that it was gone. Regret!! read more

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Who would have thought that an inconspicuous bagel shop in Hilliard of all places would capture the essence of a bustling New York City bagel institution. Yet, here I am, standing in a line that snakes out the door, braving the winter chill for what I can only hope is a proper, well-crafted bagel. The scent of freshly baked dough fills the air, a warm promise against the cold. After 20 minutes of anticipation, I find myself in front of the counter, placing an order for The Child's Garden--a bold, vegetarian masterpiece on an everything bagel. The first bite? Absolute perfection. The bagel is textbook--chewy, golden-crusted, generously seasoned. The garlic & chive shmear provides a silky, savory richness, while the folded egg (at the wise suggestion of the cashier) is impossibly light and impeccably seasoned. Then there's the layering of textures: cool, crisp cucumber and spinach, the deep umami of roasted tomato, and a subtle acidity and crunch from the pickled radish and carrot. It's balance in its purest form--nothing overpowering, nothing lacking. And just when I think the experience couldn't be better, The Bear arrives. It is a cold Banana Hazelnut Oatmilk Latte in a dark brown glass bottle. No artificial nonsense--just real banana, real hazelnut, all enveloped in creamy oatmilk that enhances the nuttiness of the coffee. One sip, and it's banana bread in a glass. Bears Bagels isn't just a bagel shop. It's a statement--a love letter to the craft of bagel-making, right here in Columbus. If you haven't been, you're missing out. If you have? You're probably already back in line. read more

What a place!! The bagels alone are amazing, the bagels filled with one of their many delicious sandwich options are mouthwatering. Very creative. I can see why people line up here. It's worth the wait! Friendly and happy service is the cherry on the top. And now there's Laneway Coffee in their carpark too. Delicious! I'll be back! read more

When something is new and they've got social media and word of mouth EVERYBODY flocks there. Yet if you peel back the layers of hype you've got to come to the reality of what this place is...a solid bagel shop. It's not an orgasmic otherworldly experience like folks have blown it up to be, again, it's solid. You could go to SEVERAL other high quality places around town and get the same. I guess the Hilliard community was starved for bagels and this business met their supply and demand and are making money HAND OVER FIST. Their bagel sandwiches are high priced yet kinda dinky and WHITE CASTLE sized for what you get. This is kinda odd to say this because the bagels they have in their display case are HUMONGOUS yet when you order one of their $15-$20 bagel sandwiches that come with no sides or a drink they're MINISCULE. Two small bagel breakfast sandwiches gonna run you $30-$40. Nevertheless they're tasty with unique flavor combinations and profiles. The everything bagel combination of seasonings on the outside needs more salt and the rosemary sea salt bagels need more rosemary and sea salt. The other bagel flavors like the pretzel one is just okay. The SCHMEARS or cream cheese are velvety smooth where you don't have to butcher the hell out the bagel to smear it on. The VARIOUS flavors of the SCHMEARS here are probably the best thing going here along with their BIALY with the sweet potato on the inside. I can't guarantee the sweet potato bialy will be there if you try them later on down the line because these are SEASONAL. There is a line, sometimes out the door, because it is super small inside with little to NO SEATING with odd parking outside as this place is attached to a gas station. So if you pull into their odd angled parking lot and you get a scratch or a dent on your Benz, Beamer, Lexus, or Tesla don't say I didn't warn you. I do give them credit for their customer service and efficiency because they operate like a well oiled machine because they get those orders and churn them out which makes the line go fast. This place is on par with any other bagel spot that is NOT A CHAIN which means it's leap years better than Tim Hortons, Dunkin Donuts etc but higher quality like a Fox in the Snow, Blocks, Lox, Cockys etc. This is a HONEST review unlike all the other Instagram, Tik Tok inspired ones, prior to mine, acting like YOU WILL SEE GOD if you eat here. This place is NOT that, but it's still SOLID and congratulations to the owners for taking all that old HILLIARD money by opening this business...they won't miss it. read more

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