Excellent bagels, made by hand, with friendly staff. I love NYC-style bagels, and Bethesda Bagels is the real deal. I always feel lucky to have such a great made-in-shop bagel nearby. My favorites are the everything and the wheat everything. They never sigh when I ask for double toasted, and they'll do fried or scrambled eggs, which makes a great sandwich. Orders come out quickly, and it seems even faster when I order in person rather than online. The staff is busy, but they always say hi and chat with the kids who come into the shop. A great local bagel option. read more

Bethesda Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The taste was so-so, but the portion size made up for it. Sandwich - Bacon, Egg, Cheese: The cheddar cheese was rich and creamy, and the vegetables were fresh and juicy, but the bacon and eggs were overcooked, and the bread was a bit rough, indicating that the cooking skills were average and the sandwich relied entirely on the ingredients. This spot has three advantages: (1) The portions are ridiculously large, one sandwich is enough for two people, making it excellent value for money; (2) There are many kinds of bagels, cheeses, and vegetables to choose from, especially since vegetables are free to add, providing a generous and plentiful selection; (3) Despite being busy, the food is served quickly, ahead of your estimated pick-up time. read more

Bethesda Bagels - Sandwich - Bacon, Egg, Cheese - Bagels Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I really enjoy the bagels here!!!! You can see them making the bagels each day in the window. They always taste so fresh and I appreciate the perfect texture in the bagels. Every time I've come here I've been in a rush trying to catch a bus or uber and the staff are always QUICK! I love this about the spot. The omelette style eggs or so yummy in my bagel. The price is reasonable for what you get. I will definitely continue coming here if time permits, I hope they don't change anything. This place is located literally right outside of the Rosslyn metro. Casual spot read more

Bethesda Bagels - Everything bagel, cream cheese, omelette style eggs, and bacon - Bagels Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Gasp! Phenomenal portions, bacon extra crispy and not chewy, and fluffy delicious bagels, all for an affordable price?? This place is amazing! read more

Bethesda Bagels - Bacon egg and cheese - Bagels Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Picked up a bagel for myself and a coworker and was welcomed with smiles! While waiting on my steak and cheese bagel and nova with lox spread, I watched them remove the biggest bagel I've ever seen. This obviously was a special catering order because even the cashier could not tell me how much an order like that would cost. The place was busy with a purposeful hum and quiet ambiance. There were five people in front of me and was able to get my order in and walk out in less than 10 minutes! read more

Bethesda Bagels - This biggest special order bagel I've ever seen! - Bagels Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Absolutely phenomenal place. The people are great. Food is the best. i've been coming here for 30+ years. read more

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very good bagels although my friend unfortunately did get sick from her bagel ~ she loves this place and always goes. everyone was very friendly and bagels came out quick! read more

Bethesda Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Food came out quick and the workers are super kind and make an effort to remember their regulars. A great customer - business culture. There's not much seating inside but there's a lot of seating outdoors in Rosslyn. I ordered a sausage, cucumber, and tomato on an Asiago bagel. Very good, the bagel was a little more flat/hard fo rmy liking but still amazing! My friends are vegan and vegetarian and did not have any concerns/struggles on what to order. Coming back again soon! read more

Bethesda Bagels - Bagels friends and outdoor seating - Bagels Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Love this place staff is amazing and bagels are always fresh. Love that you can see the bagels being rolled and made fresh. It's always busy :-) read more

This place was popping on a Sunday morning! My wife and I had very different experiences. I had a salt bagel with lox cream cheese and chive cream cheese and thought it was excellent The bagel was fresh and had the perfect texture. On the flip side, my wife got an egg sandwich on a bagel and did not like it. In fact, she compared it to a Lenders bagel, which is about a big an insult you can give to a bagel. Maybe she just needs to give it another try :-) read more

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Some of my favorite bagels in the DC area! I got lox on a toasted plain bagel with onions and capers. Even though it was around $10, they were extremely generous with the lox. It was an incredibly tasty bite, maybe my only complaint was that there was really just a lot of cream cheese. Definitely wasn't an issue, and overall the bagel was extremely good. I also had a coffee and two other orders, which all came out quickly despite how bustling it was. We were there the morning of the Marine Corps Marathon and it felt like everyone was packed in there. They moved through orders quickly, but everyone was also super gracious, there wasn't a ton of seating inside, but it wasn't hard to find a bench or table outdoors to eat our meals. Note that there's no public restroom in here, but plenty of other options nearby. Can't wait for our next trip back to DC! read more

Bethesda Bagels - Lox on toasted plain bagel - Bagels Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I love the bacon, egg and cheese on an everything bagel from here! It is a classic order that they execute well each time. I've come here at least a dozen times after running races in DC or after the gym. The orders are always prepared promptly. I haven't tried any of the other flavors, but my husband has tried different orders and loved them, too! read more

Ordered via Uber Eats early morning, got ZERO of the bagels I selected. I would not have ordered had I known I would be getting an entirely different order. Also the one bagel I tried tasted stale read more

Bethesda Bagels - What i ordered.. vs what I actually got - Bagels Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Been coming here for bagels for years. The place has the largest bagels in the DMV, and we love how all the veggie add ins are free! The place gets busy on the weekends so order in advance. The wait times are accurate. Parking can be difficult so easier to have blinkers on and run in. Do not recommend eating inside because very small and crowded. read more

Ordered delivery on a Friday morning. Got a bacon egg and cheese on a blueberry bagel, a sausage egg and cheese on a wheat everything bagel, and two banana nut bagels with plain cream cheese (for the price of one). Definitely solid bagels. The blueberry bagel probably could have used more blueberries in it, and the banana nut one was actually like a muffin but without the sweetness. The wheat everything bagel was my favorite. I do wish they would wrap their breakfast sandwiches in foil to keep them warm though, as ours were wrapped in paper and kind of cold by the time they arrived. Other than that, no qualms! Definitely a no brainer when craving bagels. read more

Bethesda Bagels - bacon egg and cheese on blueberry bagel - Bagels Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Stopped by on a weekday around noon. There was a short line and short wait. There's limited bar seating by the window of the shop. I ordered a whitefish salad sandwich on an everything bagel. The wait was around 5 minutes. This was one of the messiest meals I've ever had. They give you a MASSIVE amount of whitefish salad. Luckily, there is a station for sauces, sweeteners, utensils at the back of the shop. I ended up eating some of my food with a fork and knife. It felt near impossible to pick up and casually bite into the sandwich. By the end, the sandwich was practically falling apart. Overall it was a tasty and filling way to fuel my day of exploring museums. I would recommend ordering ahead online since I saw a lot of people doing that and I was a bit intimidated by all the options ordering on the spot. All in all this was my first meal in DC and it was great. I'd come back! read more

Bethesda Bagels - whitefish salad on an everything bagel - Bagels Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I dropped over here as I was leaving the metro station across the street. They had a really cool looking Rainbow Bagel for $3.50 and the cream cheese was additional. It seemed like a good choice given the World Pride Weekend this weekend. They were about getting ready to close, and I was a little bit rushed myself so I took it to go. The bagel itself tasted pretty much the same as a plain bagel which was good. I think I would have liked the bagel better with strawberry smear but it didn't appear that they had that. This is a decent bagel shop and I would recommend it to my friends. read more

Bethesda Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Exactly what you'd expect from a bagel shop. They have an assortment of bagels and different sandwiches on the menu - the line moves fast so be prepared to order! You don't want to hold anyone up on their morning rush lol. I tried their seasonal rainbow bagel with bacon, egg, and cheese - made for a sizeable breakfast sandwich! read more

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Good for a cheap breakfast sandwich. I like the egg sandwich on a sesame flagel with tomato and lettuce. Lots of bagel options and non-dairy cream cheese too. read more

Just something you'd expect out of a bagel shop. Good bagel selection and I rly like that they have non dairy cream cheese.

Best bagel in DC. I'm from NJ/NY and definitely a bit of a bagel snob, and thank God for Bethesda Bagels! Their bagels have the perfect texture and just the right amount of filling. Thousands of times better than Call Your Mother or Bullfrog Bagel. read more

Best bagels you will get in the DMV. Still not as good as New York, some questionable stuff with the staff and cleanliness of the locations. But still would recommend. read more

Solid bagel spot that's close to my office so I usually go here every now and then. I love their honey butter shemar!! Main reason I come here. The bagels are okay. I prefer my bagels more airy and fluffy and soft and these bagels were thinner and a bit crispier (could have been because they over toast them). Bagel sandwiches are the best bang for your buck in my opinion. Bagel with shmear is $4 alone and sandwiches are about $8-9. read more

Bethesda Bagels - Cinnamon raisin bagel with honey butter shmear - Bagels Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

0/0 lol. I ordered an egg and cheese bagel through uber eats. It wasn't hot, the eggs weren't scrambled, the cheese wasn't melted, and it had the wrong bagel! :( read more

Bethesda Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Maybe I didn't order the right bagel and cream cheese combinations, but I didn't enjoy my breakfast from Bethesda Bagels. The banana nut bagel was hard even after getting it toasted (and it costs more to get it toasted there). The banana flavor was barely there and the nuts gave it an odd taste. I asked for my cream cheeses to be on the side, but somehow got one of them already spread for me on the banana nut bagel. The cashier was lacking in clear communication and made ordering more confusing than it had to be. I did enjoy the cinnamon chip bagel more, and the strawberry cream cheese was really tasty. I wouldn't come back to try more though, as the bagels were too pricy for the mediocre quality and taste. I do not recommend this place. read more

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When I'm feeling like I need a carb fix, Bethesda Bagels is my go to. IMHO, the bagels are one of the best locally. The breakfast and lunch bagel sandwiches are always amazing. I have tried the various bagel and cream cheese flavors. But, my go to is blueberry toasted with honey butter. When I'm in the breakfast sandwich mood, my fave is the Asiago cheese bagel with egg white, provolone, egg white and turkey bacon. At lunchtime, my go to is a garlic bagel with chicken salad, onions and bacon. Oh my. It's the lunch sandwich of sandwiches. If you want a non-bagel treat, the apple fritters are also really good. But, my main reason for returning to this location is because of Aboo. Whenever I visit, he always has a smile and a warm welcome. Sometimes, this makes a big Duffy when I am having a stressful morning/day. Don't hesitate to give BBs a try. You will not be dissatisfied. If you are looking to eat in, there are a couple of bar stools and a small ledge where you can do a quick munch and go. Happy Eating! read more

Don't order delivery from this location! We ordered 4 bagels and 3 drinks and the store gave the Uber delivery driver the wrong order that was delivered. When we called the store they told us oopsie, sucks for you. Poor customer service. read more

Great and friendly service. Orders come out pretty quick for how busy they are. Beware, you will smell like a bagel shop so don't stay inside longer than you have to (aka don't eat inside). It can get a little crowded inside too when they get busy. read more

Bethesda Bagels - Impossible sausage breakfast bagel. Sooo good!! - Bagels Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Possibly the worst "establishment" in Bethesda. Avoid if you have morals. The cashiers are likely some of the rudest people I've ever met, their prices are through the roof (probably because they expanded their "small business" that was hollowed out by private equity to other locations in DC), and the food itself is old and stale. I would say they contribute to the rat problem of Bethesda due to the dirtiness of the floors, but even rodents won't touch these bagels! They give you dirty looks no matter what and when you order, and the service is so slow it creates a log jam in Bethesda when I'm going for runs. Every tubby mom in Bethesda blocks the entire sidewalk. Maybe skip the overpriced bagels and go to a farmers market and get some eggs to ACTUALLY support a local business. read more

I had an egg bacon and American cheese sandwich on a jalapeño cheddar bagel! I only eat egg whites, so I was really pleased this place had egg white options available! The sandwich was hot and the bacon wasn't too soggy. My only complaint was that the bagel didn't feel as authentic as I was expecting. To say you can see the employees making bagels in the window, it wasn't as soft on the inside as I would've liked. Other than that, it was great! read more

First time at Bethesda Bagels this past Sunday morning. The one downside is that there are only a few barstools to sit at -- definitely a takeout style place. They have a variety of bagels here and all pretty freshly made and very large. There were so many I wanted to try (blueberry, sesame, garlic, etc.) but I knew I had to stick to only one. They have a variety of different ways you can enjoy the bagel -- with just cream cheese, as a meat & egg sandwich, or if you're feeling it a bit fancy, lox bagel. MEAT & EGG BAGEL - 7 + garlic bagel + turkey sausage + scrambled eggs (there's egg white option and they don't up charge!) + pepperjack cheese (for that slight spice) If you're debating between sausage or turkey sausage, definitely go with the sausage. It's a lot more plump and enticing. The turkey sausage was kinda thin and it just didn't look as appetizing. Overall, the breakfast bagel was delicious and very filling. Again, the bagel is huge. The garlic was very prominent and a good choice with the breakfast bagel. The scrambled eggs were on the thinner side, not very fluffy. Pepperjack cheese gave it a kick of spice. If I lived in the Rosslyn area, I'd frequent this place more. Sadly, it's a bit out of reach! read more

I can't say enough about this place! Bagels are always hot and freshly handmade everyday! Staff is well run and very kind! If your looking for your hole in the wall restaurant in Rosslyn this is your place. I look forward to my weekly bagel runs every week! read more

I'll forever question Bethesda Bagels' decision to sell a chocolate chip bagel without only a raisin sweet cream cheese to go with, but their bagels are good. They are thick, chewy, and with perfect texture. Despite not having a honey walnut cream cheese or something like it, they do have a variety of spreads and cream cheese. They also sell bagel breakfast sandwiches. If you're in a rush, you can park in from for 15 minutes. read more

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The Nova Blat was no good. Too much bagel and not enough protein. The service was good. To add the cherry on top, the food even gave me and my friends food poisoning. Definitely overrated in my opinion. read more

It was a really good flagel! The only flagel flavor options were sesame and everything. I wish they had more flavors, but I was pleased with the sesame seed one. They had all different kinds of full size bagel options. I just wanted a thinner bagel, and I got just that. There is a whole menu of cream cheese. They have vegan, lite, savory, and sweet. I decided to try the olive cream cheese. It was definitely a generous schmear of cream cheese in this bagel. More cream cheese than bagel. I also saw that they have egg salad, chicken salad, hummus, and even whitefish salad. They open at 7am and close at 2pm. There were just a few customers when I arrived close to 7:15am. I did see a lot of larger delivery orders going out the door. Most likely headed to the businesses in the surrounding area. The service was quick and efficient. My flagel was crispy on the outside, and it was still warm when I got back to the hotel. The olive cream cheese was very tasty and satisfying. I'd go back for breakfast if I ever return to the Rosslyn area. read more

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Fantastic! Those rainbow bagels are so fun! The avocado blt was great too! Definitely go again! read more

Bethesda Bagels - Making fresh - Bagels Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Don't get me wrong I ate this bagel and throughly enjoyed it. However I think I needed to add something because my ratio of bread so substance in the sandwich felt off. Will being go back to experiment with more from the menu. One last thing: I'm so appreciative that they have chocolate milk- I always need that when I'm feeling low and it was an awesome pick me up read more

Bethesda Bagels - Jalepeno cheddar sausage egg and cheese - Bagels Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

My favorite bagel in the DMV!! I just wish they had a location closer to me! The bagels are fresh and warm (read: do not toast them! Eat them soft and chewy as they come). While it could've had a more distinct crust, the taste was perfectly bagel (iykyk). I was surprised to find the mini bagel achieved the same great taste and largely the same great texture. I found the egg sandwiches here a little peppery and the cheese not super well melted, but for a classic cream cheese and lox, this is the bagel for you!!! read more

Bethesda Bagels - Plain bagel with cream cheese and lox - Bagels Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Yum yum yum. So many choices of bagels and cream cheese flavors, you could get different combos for weeks! Quick service, and they do mobile ordering also. Best for takeout. read more

I have tried Bethesda bagels multiple times now and each time the bagel ends up being too dense and chewy for me to enjoy. The flavor is there, but the texture isn't quite right. Their cream cheese is okay, definitely prefer their plain to their chive/scallion. The green cream cheese feels too artificial for me to order again, but the creaminess is there. Not pictured, I ordered an egg and cheese and the cheese was not melted and the bagel was incredibly dry. Would come here in a pinch, but the quality and price is not worth it for me. read more