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    4.8 (302 reviews)
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    Ben's Balls.  (Sorry only pic I had)
    Ro Z.

    The owner Ben is the funniest and friendliest cafe owner I've ever met!!! He is really what brings the place to life and keeps people coming. The Korean and American breakfast fusion foods are so unique and delicious. He also has A LOT of vegetarian options which is a relief for people like me :). The veggie Seoul meets bagel sandwich is a must try!!! Also Ben's Balls (yes that's what it's called) is incredible. He will usually have complimentary banana pudding for everyone at the front counter and he'll give you a treat to snack on while you wait. 1000000/10. Despite all the change and gentrification that is happening to Astoria, he is keeping it grounded and it's a breath of fresh air. MUST TRY!!! YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!

    Seoul Meets Bagel (SMB)
    Elizabeth S.

    This place has great bagels (the Seoul Meets Bagel and Dank Ass Pork), great balls, and great vibes. The owner is always here when I go, and he's very fun. The stand out for me is the kimchi rice balls (aka Ben's Balls) that you get with your bagel. Ben also commonly brings out free food as an added bonus (if you get lucky) - brown sugar cinnamon cake, bagel chips, banana pudding. Pro tip: I usually bring a water bottle here since they don't offer water unless you get a bottle.

    kimchi bulgogi bagel
    Sarah C.

    they gave us a free arancini for waiting a long time. it lowkey tasted better than the bulgogi kimchi bagel we got -- I felt it was a bit too dry and sweet

    JT T.

    Had to try out the Seoul Meets Bagel which consists of beef bulgolgi, egg, cheese, kimchi, and gochujang mayo on a bagel! It's a massive bagel with a ton of flavor from the bulgolgi and definitely more of a meal than it is just an early breakfast sandwich. While I did enjoy it very much, I will say the flavor from the bulgolgi over powers all the other elements of the sandwich. Everything else got drowned out from the beef. Still enjoyed it, and will definitely grab another one if I'm in the area!

    Seoul meets bagel
    Felipe W.

    The first thing I want to point out is the wrapping - it was beautifully wrapped and made the bagel nice and cozy. Second thing I want to point out is the portion - the portion of egg, meat and cheese to the bread is perfect. I loved the amount in between the bagels (lives up to the name, heh). My friend calls it a burger but I call it a great bagel. The bulgogi egg cheese burger was fantastic, and so were the kimchi rice balls - all the flavor is amazing and I want to come back for sure. Amazing and kind service, you can feel the love even when you order take-out.

    Bens Balls
    Andrew M.

    Our first time here and we are already looking forward to going back! This place is such a gem and I can't recommend this place enough! Staff was super nice and service was fairly quick (especially given the number of patrons they had). We took our sandwich to go but there are a few tables available if you wanted to dine in. The place was cozy and didnt feel crammed even though there were many customers. We ordered a Seoul Meets Bagel which was a unique twist to a bagel. This sandwich was HUGE!!! We were pleasantly surprised with how much bulgogi there was and especially given the price. This sandwich was delicious and so worth it! We even got a complimentary Bens Rice Ball which was also delicious.

    Dee D.

    We stopped by this bagel spot for the first time, and it did not disappoint. The bagels were fresh, tasty, and truly New York style, exactly what we were hoping for. Ben has a ton of character and definitely makes the visit memorable; he really adds to the whole experience. I ordered a bacon, egg, and cheese, and it was solid. We ended up taking two dozen bagels back home to Maryland. We had preordered ahead for pickup, which was super convenient, but we wish we had known they make bialeys too, because we would have definitely added those to our order. They also have some Korean treats on the menu if that's your thing, which adds a fun and unexpected twist. Overall, great bagels, great energy, and absolutely worth the stop.

    Bacon egg and cheese
    Brett N.

    Why 5 stars? Because this was my first meal of my trip and arguably my favorite. --- --- --- I told my friend and former Yelp Queens Community Manager to take the wheel and I didn't ask any questions. I was visiting NYC for 3 days and was going to spend most of that time in Queens. So he proceeded to send me a collection of 63 of his favorite Queens eateries. I ended up eating at about 7 of them, which might seem like a terrible ratio, but to be honest, I'm pretty proud of that number. It all started with Between the Bagel - my first stop after stepping out of LGA. And it's hard to I definitively had a better meal in the next three days than the Seoul Meets Bagel aka SMB. It was near perfect. An everything bagel with bulgogi beef, egg and cheese? Each bite made me wonder why this isn't a thing at more places. And the owner was so funny. When we told him I came all the way from Houston to eat here, he could not have been less impressed, and quickly pointed out that someone once requested a delivery from Alaska. And that there are Between the Bagel stickers all over the world, including at the Eiffel Tower. So I guess I barely crack the top 200 this month in terms of effort to visit, but that's okay. I still win because I got the chance to devour this thing just like that guy in Alaska who thinks he's so cool. We also got to sample Ben's Big Balls and anytime I can have another man's big balls in my mouth, it makes for a great Wednesday. Stop one of many: great success.

    Bulgogi Arancini
    Simon W.

    Ben's awesome! The bagel combinations with a Korean influence are the best. Bulgogi on a bagel? Let's go! These bagel sandwiches are on steroids. When I finish one of these I'm always in a food coma for the rest of the morning. Every time I've been here I've been given a complimentary Ben's balls with is a Korean arancini. I've only ever seen that here. These balls are good enough to get on their own, I've visited other times just to get them. The owner is both NYC friendly and fast which is the best thing because there are a ton of orders to cycle through, Ben and his guys do move fast.

    Found on the counter
    Bailey R.

    Delicious bagels served with personality in this local, eclectic bagel shop! The first thing I noticed when we walked in was the sassy decor hanging everywhere! Signs such as "No stupid people beyond this point" and "bee kind or STFU". This not only gave me a good laugh, but told me that this place has character! Something I appreciate about local businesses. Ordering is a bit chaotic because they don't have a clear "order here" line. Instead, you approach the counter, place your order (which is hand written on a note pad), then step back and wait for your order to be ready. Once it's ready, THEN you pay. Despite their more old-school approach, they accept credit cards! Now to the good part - their delicious bagels!! My husband and I both ordered an Everything Bagel with egg and cheese and we were both impressed! Not only was it flavorful, but the seasoning STAYED on the bagel throughout each bite. I've had everything bagels from other establishments that make a mess because the seeds and seasonings fall off as you eat it. This is NOT an issue here - woohoo! The only downside was that I felt it didn't have enough cheese. I came back for another round today (just 4 days after my first experience) and had them add extra cheese this time. Now THIS was the perfect bagel sandwich I needed for a midweek pick-me-up! Thankfully we live walking distance from here because we will definitely be returning regularly!

    SMB
    Santia G.

    Saw this place on social media a while back, found myself in the area and decided to give it a try. Came by on a Wednesday morning; it is located right on the main ave next to the train. Plenty of meter parking when I visited. Good amount of seating inside and typical bodega style set up for ordering. The gentlemen working were kind, efficient, and had me in and out within a few minutes. There was one customer waiting for their order when I arrived, few folks sitting and eating. I tried their SMB (Seoul Meets Bagel), they have a specials menu in a clear frame and plenty of options on the wall menu including breakfast, sandwiches, lunch, and Korean dishes. The SMB is enough for 2 meals and definitely big enough to share with another person. You pick the bagel; the guy recommended the everything bagel so I got that, toasted. Took it to go, packaged in wax papers and a brown paper bag, they threw in a Swedish fish candy for an unexpected treat. The SMB is surprisingly heavy, stuffed with bulgogi (i mean stuffed!), scrambled egg, American cheese, and their signature sauce. It was flavorful, filling, and delicious. They gave me one of Ben's Balls to take. A fried arancini ball with a Korean twist, it was a tasty ball! You can pay card or cash, with an additional fee for card. I paid just over $11, may seem pricey but you literally get two meals in one. Would definitely return.

    Jessica Y.

    Really fun fusion bagels that are loaded, but what really makes this place stand out is the service. The owner is such a character, and has such a funny, sarcastic sense of humor who is very passionate about this business. The food is great, and the bagel sandwiches are loaded with meat. The complimentary kimchi rice balls were delicious and be sure not to skip out on his banana pudding! Between the pork and beef bulgogi bagel, I'd say the pork was more flavorful. However if you're going with another person, get one of each and split!

    Seoul Meets Bagel (SMB)
    Esther R.

    We visited between to bagel to try out the famous Seoul Meets Bagel and let me tell you it didn't disappoint! The bagel is extremely meaty and has a good portion, so I think 1 was enough to share with another person. The employee was so kind and funny, he definitely embodied the fun spirit in the restaurant! Seating is limited, so I recommend a quick grab and go here. we were lucky to find a spot to sit down, but I would definitely come back again.

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    SMB was so delicious, the bagel was soft and the bulgogi with mayo and egg were a combination unlike any other.

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