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Stopped by to try the Korean inspired bagel! Ben was very friendly, he gave us Ben's balls to try while we waited for the order. I dropped mine and made a mess and he noticed and took the time to give a new one, wet paper towels to clean myself up. The Seoul Meets Bagel was delicious, very generous portion, a nice balance of sweet and salty and the bagel itself was also chewy in the best way possible. So glad I was in the area to try!
Phenomenal sandwich! The meat is really flavorful - the marinade is great. The bagel is also really nice and fluffy. Huge portion. Great service as well, I didn't meet Ben but the other workers were very nice. I tried Ben's balls which were very good - good portion of meat inside. There's seating but no bathrooms but I wouldn't expect that from a deli-style place anyway. I will definitely be back when I'm in the area!
There are certain gimmicks that I don't subscribe to, which is any kind of fusion in bagel form. (#1) Between The Bagel proved me wrong, in a way that I haven't fully yet recovered and as a result has become a go-to destination for me whenever I'm back in Astoria. They've done such an outstanding job across the board (customer service, price, food, etc.) that I am constantly thinking about going back. Located on the constantly busy (#2) 30th Ave, one wouldn't notice this place as being any different from any other bagel shop. There's hardly any seating but a steady stream of customers all throughout the day. The NSFW signage (#3) keeps the place fresh and interesting, if not extremely memorable. The first thing that is offered (and often complimentary) is their fried rice balls, dubbed "Ben's Balls" that are mixed with seasoned rice, kimchi, topped with a gochujang mayo that would wake up any sleepyhead. Each bite had a nice crunch, but the lingering effect of the kimchi makes it addicting. It is the ultimate complementary snack, a desired, potluck item, and frankly genius. This is not something I would ever consider getting out a bagel shop, but having had them I would gladly buy them by the dozens. Most folks are here for the Seoul Meets Bagel (SMB) and rightfully so: it's layered with chopped bulgogi meat, cheese, egg, kimchi, topped with gochujang mayo and is packed with flavor. While the dank ass pork sandwich is a crude name, but it's not hard to see why it's one of their best sellers. Their regular bagels are also excellent. Folks who are expecting a large variety of cream cheese may find it disappointing that there's only a handful in the display, but they do have lox, bacon scallion, tofu cream cheese, and some flavored cream cheese. For what it's worth, my toasted everything bagel with lox was fabulous. It was pillowy soft, nicely toasted, and extremely filling. Offering Korean savory bagels wouldn't be complete without actual Korean fare, which is also a part of their larger than expected menu. It includes items such as Korean fried chicken, kimbap, pajeon (various), bibimbap, kalbi, ramyum, and mandoo. This is in addition to the burgers, breakfast platters and sandwiches, and a number of pastries. The staff is mostly Spanish and English speaking, in addition to the owner Ben who brings Korean to the table. Prices are very reasonable for Astoria and I'm hoping they continue to stay that way. This spot is the ultimate neighborhood spot and I'm insanely jealous of all the residents in the area that get to enjoy this on the regular. ___________ (#1) Why mess with something that doesn't need changing? Oh, because palate + innovation. (#2) And incredibly gentrified. (#3) One sign reads: "My happy place is when I tell people to .... FU, KMA, MF, STFU, SOB, SMD." Oh how New York.
Sandwich. EXCELLENT. Devoured a larger than expected DAP Sandwich featuring tender, spicy Pork , melted Mozzarella, grilled Onions and Jalapeños, all elevated by the satisfying crunch of Kimchi in what ranks as one of the BEST Sandwiches I've ever had. RECOMMEND.
On a day of exploration we started in Astoria. Went to Between the Bagel for the first time to try the Bulgogi egg and cheese sandwich. While we waited we were treated to a Korean rice ball with bulgoggi inside called "Ben's Balls". Fantastic starter with gochujang sauce. We split the bagel as it was massive. So good but very messy. Never had bulgoggi on a bagel before but this was something I want more of. Tiny spot. Found street parking. No bathroom so if you need one Paris Baguette across the street but you have to buy something to get the code. Definitely returning here to eat this again.
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!!!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Made the trek out here from Manhattan and it was so good I'm already thinking about when I'll next be able to come. Sorry to traditional bagels, but Asians know how to do it better heh I tried the dank ass pork sandwich (on a sesame bagel). It came with a generous amount of the super flavorful filling, and the bagel soaked up some of the flavor in a way that you definitely don't get with cream cheese and lox. I also found that the bagel itself was fluffy and toasted to perfection, which was a pleasant surprise--my impression before coming here was that the main draw to this place was the fillings. Bonus points for the free banana pudding they were handing out--will never be upset about free food! read more
1 year ago
One of our new favorite spots! The staff were super welcoming and patient with us, and the whole place gives off cozy coffee shop vibes. They definitely don't skimp on portions either. Everything was absolutely delicious. The team even cracks jokes and keeps the energy light, which makes the experience even better. 10/10 we're definitely coming back to try more of their menu. We had the SMB on an everything bagel, and I get why it's one of their most popular dishes. Make sure you come hungry, because the amount of bulgogi they pile on is seriously filling. I'm not exactly sure what kind of rice balls we had, but they might've been fried kimchi rice and they were on the house! Either way, they were crispy, flavorful, and the perfect bonus to an already amazing meal. read more
2 years ago
Food 9/10 Do not go for the regular stuff, it is leagues below their specialties. The SMB hit so hard after a run, I can't believe I actually ate an entire HUMONGOUS bagel by myself. Such a great treat, the flavors were great, and although fusion sometimes misses, this was a strangely huge hit for me. Would totally come back again! Atmosphere 8/10 A standard bagel store with some cool and funny decor by the cash register. Service 6/10 It did take a while for the bagels to come out, but I won't discount that because it was quite busy inside and everyone was bustling. read more
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Awesome neighborhood spot. Their bagels are solid, and their Korean fried chicken is delicious, all fried fresh to order!! Service is awesome and generous. They give out free balls (like a Korean arancini, so gooood). Ben even threw in a side of fries. A spot for locals that gives Astoria some of that neighborhood magic. A business that is worth supporting with your hard earned money. read more
2 years ago
This place has earned its recognition and I can confirm it is well deserved! It has exactly the type of energy you would expect from New York. The area around is cute, and I made a stop here on my way to the airport. Of course I had to get the SMB (Seoul meets bagel). I was also given one of Ben's balls to sample, which was a fried kimchi rice ball with spicy mayo on top. This was so delicious - the rice was perfectly cooked and seasoned, and the sauce tied it all together. The bagel itself was STUFFED. There was so much bulgogi inside that it could very easily feed 2 people. It's also loaded with kimchi and egg, and I opted for no cheese. The bagel itself, which I chose the onion bagel, was also good - chewy inside that held its structure well. I would definitely recommend this spot for a unique and delicious bagel! read more
I've been wanting to try this spot for awhile now thanks to all the IG hype - I would say this spot is one of the few that lives up to its hype :) I came on a rainy weekday and it is in a really unassuming deli... the guy at the counter asked me if I was looking for the Seoul meets bagel as I couldn't find it on the board initially and I was like YES! I ordered that and the dank ass pork sandwich (DAPS) cuz why not, I'm already here. He also threw in a free order of kimchi arancini balls, which was very generous of him. Out of the two sandwiches, I actually really enjoyed the DAPS but both were delicious. I will say they are hefty sandwiches so come hungry or be prepared to share or take home and have leftovers. It is definitely a unique concept for bagels and I'm loving the innovation and blend of Korean flavors into something as classic as a New York bagel. I would highly recommend to anyone who is looking to try something a little bit different in terms of bagels and sandwiches. IG: @_acquired.taste read more
Not one to usually review bagel spots, but you absolutely cannot miss Between the Bagel. I got the "Seoul Meets Bagel", which is a massive amount of egg, cheese, and bulgogi with their special mayo, on an everything bagel. This comes with a rice ball, too, which is an amazing start. The bagel itself is a 10/10. The ingredients themselves were all perfect. This is one of the best bagels I've had as an adult. As someone who grew up in / around the area, that should tell you all you need to know. Store owner is a hilarious, friendly guy, too. 5/5. We will be back! read more
2 years ago
Bruh! I love and missed me some NY Style Bagels, but like, to find out that's a Korean Twist to Deli Bagels literally blows my goddamn mind. I wish I lived in NY again because the food here just makes you feel at home. The fact that that the Korean fusion style holds heaps of meat and they aren't skimpy at all. I dig it. I want to thank my friend Ashley for introducing me and my BF to this wonderful spot as it will be my next destination to ensure I make it here every NY trip from the West Coast. Ben's also got some delicious balls that comes with every specialty bagel order. They're a Korean Fusion of Arancini, perooo like, they're 5mil c's better. This is a perfect combo. The rating of the Bagel altogether: 20/5. The meat portion, the quality taste, the cheese and egg, buttery goodness. So much better than your BEC. Like duh. No comparison. Call me weird, but I love how messy the bagel was. Just how it's supposed to be. Arancini: 100/5! I'm not a pea in rice ball person so this won me over. The kick of the kimchi, brine from the kimchi sauce and the perfect shape with the soft rice, I love it. I'm so happy to have had this experience. The service: Ben gave us the bagels himself, and I STG, just how I miss the NY attitude. This mofo was hilarious and I loved it, the sassy energy, the NY cursing but still got jokes. He's literally awesome. Ben, I'll be back and thank you for the wonderful time! Your shop deserves a million raving reviews. read more
2 years ago
This is one my favorite bagel places I visited in New York. Their bulgogi bagel sandwich was my favorite breakfast sandwich I tried in New York and will whole heartedly choose bulgogi over bacon or sausage if the decision ever comes up again. This thing was generous and enough of a calorie bomb to fuel me for hours at the Met afterwards. The owner(?) was also super cool and handed out samples of the Korean Arancini things and some wafer pudding while people were waiting. Both were great. I'd def knock out a few of those rice balls if they were left unattended. The store was clean and open with clear lines for ordering and waiting which isn't always obvious in the city. read more
We took 1h+ subway to Astoria to Between the Bagel for their famous Korean-inspired bagel, and it truly lived up to its hype. Not only the food is delicious, but also this is the kindest and most generous bagel shop EVER. We got two FREE kimchi rice balls in our order, and they place a big bowl of banana pudding next to the cashier. You are welcome to grab a cup and scoop some banana pudding for dessert. FOR FREE!! ＊Seoul Meets Bagel** My boyfriend said this is the best bagel sandwich he has had. One sandwich can fill up two grown persons because this is HUGE. ＊Ben's Balls** We were totally blown away by how delicious these rice balls were. Plopped with spicy mayo, each kimchi fried rice is wrapped inside a golden crispy breaded crust. It even has bulgogi in the fried rice! ＊Banana Pudding It is creamy and not too sweet. I love the homey taste of their banana pudding. A little treat to end your meal. So impressed by the freebies they give out. read more
Can't believe I've been sleeping on this place. The Seoul Meets Bagel on everything is the move - beef bulgogi and kimchi on an egg and cheese is simply inspired. Egg and cheese on everything was also good, but dead to me once I tried the SMB. Ben also gave us a Ben's Ball to try and it was incredible - like a kimchi Arancini situation. Will be back ASAP. read more
1 year ago
Really. This might be the worse bagel spot in Astoria. The omelette was absolutely disgusting. The French toast was flavorless. The drinks came warm. I asked for butter on my $3 croissant since there was no option, but they adjusted the priced immediately for my simple request to charge me more. The kicker? They forgot syrup for the French toast, and they forget to add cheese to my 3 cheese omelette. So, they can remember to penny pinch but not remember to add the things I paid for. Absolutely disgusting food and absolutely disgusting practices in this business. No wittiness and no humor with this review. This place sucks. read more
Got both their bagel specials: Seoul Meets Bagel & DAPS. Ben's Balls (kimchi fried rice arancini) were on the house. Both sandwiches were THICK and full of flavor. Definitely heavy and half got each of us full but definitely worth the price and the drop-by. We were able to meet the owner and he is definitely a ball of energy and personality! New to the neighborhood and happy there's a spot like this here. read more
2 years ago
After seeing a ton of rave reviews of the SMB, my partner and I were able to find an excuse to make the journey to Astoria to try Between the Bagel! We walked in on a Sunday afternoon and were greeted by the friendly (and hilarious) team behind the bagels. Of course, knowing the sandwiches would be amazing, we also ordered the DAPS and the balls to munch on while we waited. Rice balls - super flavorful, and I really enjoyed the sauce they were served with SMB - very generous portion of meat. Such a creative sandwich and flavors melded really well DAPS - this one actually ended up being my favorite, as I really enjoyed the marinade/sauce on the pork. The bagels themselves were delicious too. I'll be thinking about the jalapeno cheddar bagel for weeks now.. if only BTB was closer to my neighborhood! read more
1 year ago
I love this place! Was looking for a breakfast spot close to LGA when I stumbled upon Between the Bagel. It's about 5+ mins from the airport and such a gem. The service was incredible - when we walked in we were offered FREE(!) homemade banana pudding while we waited for our egg sandwiches. It was delish. They also threw out some free candy too- and who doesn't love sour patch kids and Swedish fish?! Bagels & egg sandwiches were big and delicious. I didn't get a photo but my mom got the lox which she said was great. They also give you a complimentary rice ball (not sure the exact word for it- i believe it is a Korean dish) which was sooo good. The generosity from this place is just incredible. We ate inside. Nothing special but who cares when the breakfast and service is this good! Definitely recommend if you're looking for a place in the morning close to the airport! read more
The bagel sandwich was so good!! I had this place on my list when their bulgogi sandwich went viral but I decided to try a special pork sandwich instead that day. It was so yummy and very filling. Could be enough to be shared between two people. They also gave me a free Ben's ball to try and it was also delicious - super crispy and flavorful. Service was quick and friendly. No complaints. There is seating in the store as well. It's a no frills place. There are funny memes taped around. Highly recommend!! read more
2 years ago
This place is amazing and such a great experience overall. Ben is super cool and will try to find something to chat with about with every customer. The bagel is loaded and the flavor is on point. Depending on your hunger, you can easily split one with an order of bens balls on the side. Highly recommend checking this spot out, since its right next to the NW train. read more
I got the SMB on egg everything bagel, and it was yummy. All the toppings worked well together, and the bagel itself was nice and fluffy. They also gave us the fried rice balls on the house! Friendly staffs and atmosphere, and I'd love to come back read more
Saw this place and TikTok and knew I had to stop by. I love the unique take on bagels with the Seoul Meets Bagel (SMB) and Dope Ass Pork Sandwich (DAPS) which are the signature items they're known for. Both are very flavorful and big quantities. The chef Ben also seems super cool and was very kind and funny greeting us. He was even passing out complimentary Ben's Balls which are crispy fried balls of rice and kimchi, which are also very good. You get a ton of food for what you pay for, so I'd definitely recommend stopping by if you're in Astoria. read more
Wow. What can i say. This place is classic new york bagels. But what i came here for was the smb. This is the perfect bagel. And wow, they dont skimp on the bulgogi. Its so filling and huge, it can feed two people. Its a bit of a task to eat it but its gosh its good. Service from the owner and their staff is superb. Makes you feel like home. If you are a fan of korean food or bagels and in the area. I would definitely check this out. Even if you are from out of state and just visiting, this would be one to visit. read more
Overall solid spot for brunch serving bagels and more. Service is great and you'll always find a freebie with your order. First of all, wait to get your food before ordering any extra balls or desserts. Everyone basically gets a free ball with their order!! You order at the counter and then pay once your order is ready. It didn't look like there was a restroom here. There are 5-6 tables for seating and while it can get pretty busy, people usually come in waves. SMB (Seoul meets bagel) - it's basically a bulgogi egg and cheese sandwich. The bulgogi itself was great, has some sweetness that contrasted with the sour kimchi. However, I personally didn't love it in the sandwich. I just wasn't in the mood for it, but my partner and my friend both thought it was delicious and unique. Everything bagel with cream cheese - definitely a lot of cream cheese, but I wished the bagel was warmer so that the cheese could melt a little more. Ben's ball - think kimchi fried rice balls or arancini. These were also good and I'd def prefer this over any other arancini. We did buy 3 balls, but we didn't really need to. We ended up getting and additional 3 balls for free in the end haha. Ben also put out a banana pudding for all the customers to try which was nice. read more
1 year ago
The food was exceptional and the owner is legit. Absolutely not what I expected, his Korea food balls, were bigger than I thought. He's also a really famous DJ. Who knew. It was a really amazing cultural exchange experience. He brought honor to our people! read more
Ordered: Seoul Meets Bagel (SMB) (~$12) + hashbrown (+$1): bulgogi, egg, American cheese, sautéed kimchi and gochujang mayo on whole wheat everything bagel (scooped out & toasted) Ben's Ball (complimentary): deep fried panko crusted balls of rice, bulgogi, kimchi, and mozzarella Aya's take: It had been a while since I've gone to Between the Bagel and when the breakfast sandwich craving hit, the SMB came to mind right away. The SMB is incredibly filling (definitely sharable between 2 people) and has all the ingredients to start your day off right. While waiting for my order, Ben offered me a Ben's Ball which is basically a Korean arancini ball. Super rich, filling, and dense. I could barely eat the one! But it was a nice touch and definitely takes his customer service to the next level in my eyes. If you're looking for a comforting breakfast that's not overly priced and will hit the spot, check out Between the Bagel! read more
3 years ago
I came here on a Saturday morning around 1pm. It was not packed, but it was definitely after the morning rush and they mentioned not having as many of the bagel types as they usually do (they still had plenty and were still making more in the back) Of course I had to get the SMB - Seoul Meets Bagel and decided to have it on a whole wheat everything. The SMB is not on the main menu, but on the side, along with another 2/3 off menu items. The worker, presumably the owner from other reviews, helped me immediately and wrote down my order. Once I ordered my bagel, he also gave me a complimentary arancini that he said was basically everything in the SMB in a rice ball form. It was topped with spicy mayo and delicious, a great way to hold me over while I was waiting for my bagel! I got my bagel and ate it at my apartment. There was a really cool combo of flavors. I did not end up finishing it all in one sitting, but trust me, I did end up eating it all by the end of the day. I would definitely get it again or try another off menu item! read more
Came back here for another SMB and soy peeps for the first time. Soy peeps is a Korean fried chicken sandwich with a slightly sweet glaze, and usually in the sesame bagel. The chicken was crispy and the sandwich was tasty but I still liked the SMB better. Each bagel was toasted and perhaps that's normal. The order came to about ~$21 again. We got another complimentary order of Ben's Balls again which was again delicious. We went around 10AM on Saturday and there was still a table or 2 still open throughout our time here. read more
7 months ago
7 months ago
this is the first place i went to when i landed at LGA cuz it's not too far from the airport. the owner was so nice (i think he was the owner?), he was amazing with entertaining the kids that came in and just has such a funny and welcoming aura. when i ordered he gave me a free ben's ball and banana nutella pudding. the ball was crispy on the outside with a flavorful rice filling. i'm typically not a fan of pudding but i actually really liked it. i ordered the seoul meets bagel which was such a strong start to my ny trip. i got mine on an everything bagel, there was so much meat, the eggs were right amount of cooked a bit fluffy, it just tasted so good. the place is pretty small so if you wanna sit, you might have to wait for a table to free up since it's also pretty busy. overall this is a Must place to visit esp if you're going or coming from the LGA airport. read more
2 years ago
Once again, fantastic food and fantastic service. Absolutely love this place, got an altered version of the Bulgogi bagel without egg or kimchi, but with cream cheese instead. What a creamy, savory delight! Try to keep me away! read more
1 year ago
It's the neighborhood spot! Saw that IG posting about the Seoul Meets Bagel and took a drive out there. Astoria parking is always a pain but once you beat that you're good! Got a couple of things. The SMB, a garlic bagel with scallion cream cheese, Ben's balls (don't be scared by the name), banana pudding and coffee. Have to state the banana pudding and one ball were free but I would have gladly paid for it. I actually ordered more balls as it was that good! The coffee and garlic bagel with scallion cream cheese weren't anything special but just did the job. The SMB and balls were the real winners and to me the reason I'll be back even if their hours are tough. I'll be back for sure! read more
2 years ago
A true hidden gem in Astoria queens. Saw it on instagram and tik tok and had to try it. Had the Seoul meets bagel. I had it on an everything bagel. Packed with massive amounts of bulbogi. Sorry for not having pics of the bagel. It was demolished before I could get a pic. I also had the chicken omelette. It was full of chicken and cheeses. Massive amounts of fresh eggs. It also came with home fries, which was good also. The staff was also good. I also received 2 free fried kimchi fried rice balls which was awesome. I'll definitely be back and would recommend to anybody. read more
Warning this place is not for the faint of heart-- LOL I went on Sunday morning, randomly and was immediately greeted by Ben- the owner. Ben, packs some serious jokes & his flavor combos match. I told him I was half Korean & intrigued when coming across Korean food at a bagel spot. Next thing you know Ben gave me a Ben's Ball and convinced me to get the SMB-- Seoul Meets Bagel and boyyyyyy let me telll youuu, I was doing the happy dance and my loving each eat bite. The Bens Ball is crunchy, spicy, warm, cheesy and delishhhhhh! Its giving nonna's x halmonee's creation!!!! The Seoul Meets Bagel is Bens creation, and it is the #1 (off menu) item to get. I can't remember exactly whats in it but its spicy and so freakin good. Cant wait to be back in Queens to get more grub hereeee read more
2 years ago
This spot is the place to be. Everyone working there was so nice and such a pleasure to talk to. I got the Seoul meets bagel which was very filling and scrumptious. If you have a small appetite I would share with a friend. My bagel came with a rice ball which was so crispy on the outside. I would definitely recommend if you're in the area. It's a great spot for breakfast! read more
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