I would rather eat at Einstein Bros Bagels, because at the Bros, no one is pretending that the roundish bread that we are consuming is a bagel, let alone that it is the "best" bagel ever. A fellow worshiper at Synagogue, which for those who don't know is a Jewish place of worship, said it best by simply exclaiming, "ach, cake!," when asked about Bodos. To which I would add only: cake, yes, but without flavor. I have been told that their sandwiches are better and that their bagels are actually meant for those (the last refuge of a coward bagel maker, but I digress), so I ordered a sandwich. I ended up with a roast beef and horseradish bagel, but in some perverse nod to tradition, my bagel came with meat and a large dollop of white chrain (raw horseradish). That was all. The herb of affliction, rather than the nice horseradish sauce that I expected. I'd rather go to Arby's. I respect all restauranteurs. Feeding people is difficult ands often thankless work. So, I don't often leave negative reviews. However, I can no longer remain silent while people claim Bodos is good. read more

Bagels are delicious and coffee is hot and fresh. Every visit is consistently great! Love sitting outside on the patio on this beautiful spring day. read more

Bodo's Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Yelp for the win! Staying at a hotel down the road and found this gem on Yelp...it didn't disappoint! Amazing bagels, wonderful service, and a good price. Being from a "bagel" area, I'll call myself a snob, and these absolutely hit the mark! The sausage, egg and cheese on an everything bagel is a breakfast chef's kiss! The only thing missing was the option for pork roll. If you're in the area, make this a breakfast stop for sure! Try the pomegranate seltzer too - the fresh juices make the difference. read more

Bodo's Bagels - Breakfast goals. - Bagels Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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This local chain has several locations. This is the one closest to the university. It is fairly large for a bagel place, with indoor and outdoor seating. The menu is broad, and while it includes many things that I wouldn't eat, it is excellent from the perspective of someone who doesn't really do eggs, offering a local lentil-based veggie burger that I like, as well as hummus and some other vegetable options if one wants to build a bagel sandwich. I like adding watercress. I also got some bagels to go, which was a mistake simply in the sense that I had to deal with the aroma of them while I stored them for another day, which is quite mouthwatering. These are small bagels, but they are not expensive and they deliver a nuanced flavor. read more

Bodo's Bagels - Nobull sandwich - Bagels Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

These bagels were....disappointing. They really don't live up to the hype. Hate to say it but...even the famous Montreal bagels were better than these. The prices were great though! read more

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Best bagel ever! Honestly if you're thinking of going just go. I got the Lox and chives cream cheese on an everything bagel with purple onions and tomatoes. Chefs kiss There wasn't a line when I got there (about 11 am on a Friday) but right after I sat down the line was almost out the door. So plan accordingly if you're short on time read more

Bodo's Bagels - Lox and chives cream cheese on everything bagel - Bagels Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

There is not much better in the world than a body's salt bagel with veggie cream cheese. Glad they are 45 min away from me or I'd be shaped like a bagel read more

Bodo's Bagels on The Corner is a well oiled machine. They are well known for being the busiest and.best! But they are crazy busy when school is in session. The volume they run through is staggering. Parking is challenging! You can park off street my meter, or nearby garage on Elliewood. My one visit was excellent during a weekday morning. It was packed with a line to the door. A bit intimidating, but I hung in there and was shocked how fast the line moved. The staff was friendly as I looked at the menu board, I decided on a pastrami with Swiss cheese on an everything bagel. The checkout was smooth and an amazing value. There is no tipping. When it came to waiting it's a bit hectic, listening for your order. In less than 10 minutes my order was called. The dining room was mostly full, but I found a table to eat in. I found the area clean. My sandwich was phenomenal! Everything was fresh and delicious. They are self bussing. Absolutely will be back. read more

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Pretty easy and super affordable bagel sandwich spot. The bagels are super soft, but not very large or crusty. The sausage is salty and delicious, and the eggs are scrambled nicely. Not my first choice, but nothing can beat a 6 buck bagel breakfast sandwich. read more

Do you ever go to a restaurant that you used to love only to find it's not as good as you remember? I don't know if the food got worse or the memories better. THAT HAS NOT HAPPENED FOR BODOS!! My wife and I moved away 28 years ago and go back every time we visit Charlottesville. Bodo's has stayed GREAT!! We joke that we drive back just for Bodo's. It is partly a joke, partly serious! And I don't like bagels from anywhere else! I get the smoked salmon/whitefish salad on an everything bagel with a slice of American (or cheddar). SOOOOO GREAT!! My life likes the egg salad on a sesame bagel but we also love the other options!! This time, they had a soup - shrimp and corn chowder with roasted bell peppers - WONDERFUL!! This is a gem of a place that you need to try. It's nothing fancy, just wonderful food! read more

Bodo's Bagels - smoked salmon/whitefish salad on an everything bagel with a slice of cedar, egg salad on a sesame bagel, shrimp and corn soup plus two Cokes - Bagels Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Price: 10/10 Taste: 7/10 Atmosphere: cozy, inviting, casual, kid friendly, old people friendly, 8/10 Speed: 9/10 Presentation: 7/10, nostalgic, cozy presentation, not too formal but also could be updated 4.1/5 read more

Bodo's Bagels - Chicken salad, plain bagel w cream cheese, cinnamon raisin w walnut cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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The Bodo's on the corner is so convenient. It's cheap, fantastic and quick. Highly recommend if you're on grounds. I tried the Ceasar salad this last time and it was amazing! read more

Bodo's Bagels - Caesar salad with chicken salad - Bagels Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

For being packed the line went really fast and the service was quick and easy. Everything bagel with cream cheese was delicious. Definitely recommend! read more

Bodo's Bagels - Everything bagel with plain cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

The bagels I get from the grocery store are better. Seems to be more hype than anything.

We all agreed this was some of the best and freshest bagels we've ever tasted. Their authentic New York‑style water bagels are made from scratch every day, boiled and baked right on the premises, which gives them a perfect chewy interior and rich flavor you just don't find elsewhere. The egg and bacon sandwich we tried was packed with egg and stacked tall with bacon, and it was simply the best breakfast sandwich we've ever had--hearty, satisfying, and just the right balance of ingredients. Bodo's also offers a ton of bagel flavors (everything, poppy, cinnamon‑raisin, whole wheat and more) and plenty of spreads and toppings so you can build something exactly how you like it. If you're in Charlottesville and want fresh, flavorful bagels done right, this place should be on your list. read more

What's not to love about a Bodo's bagel? It's cheap, quick, fresh, and filling. There's a million fix-ins to choose from, and never enough visits to try them all. 10/10 read more

A wonderful experience--the food was fresh and delicious! The bagels were an incredibly amazing meal, unlike anything we'd had before our first visit there. The environment is lovely, the tables are clean and spotless. Workers are friendly and made us feel welcomed. All in all, definitely 10/10! read more

beautiful. loved it. was first and i win that. delicious lox and the staff look like they actually liked each otherrr which i loved read more

Bodo's Bagels - lox and cream cheese bagel - Bagels Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Like every nerdy kid that grew up in Northern Virginia, I've been to Charlottesville dozens of times for things like summer camps or state academic contests (lol), and every time I HAVE to get a bagel from Bodo's. I can never decide what to get, but the egg, ham, and cheddar on a sesame bagel is probably one of my favorites. It's soft, fresh, and chewy, and it's everything a bagel should be. I would do a LOT of things to have a lox bagel from there right now as I'm writing this review, though. read more

Bodo's Bagels - lox everything bagel and egg, ham, cheddar sesame bagel - Bagels Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Now that I have been hardened by life + taught to order a proper lox bagel (thanks Mike B) I can truly, truly appreciate Bodo's Bagels for all its worth. This Charlottesville staple makes their bagels in house, every single day, using real ingredients, from sunrise to sundown. This type of commodity demands quite the premium here in the DC area but at Bodo's all sandwiches are less than $5. Inflation? We don't know her! I love this locatio, as it sits directly across from UVA's campus. There is large patio and indoor seating, and it is extremely busy on a Sunday morning! There is families, students, and grandparents all gathering together to get their carb on. I got my standard lox, cream cheese, sprouts, and onion bagel (forgot the tomato and they don't have capers, perhaps their one downfall) and fell in love with every single bite. My kids loved their breakfast sammies as well. We also got a few bagels to go and they held up really nicely the next day without toasting. Now I'm dreaming of my next trip back because nothing will ever compare (except CYM but it's literally two times the price!). read more

I was so excited to try Bodo's because everyone says it's so amazing. As a Jersey native, I wanted to see what the hype was about! Unfortunately, I didn't feel it was *as* great as everyone says it is. We went during the summer so it wasn't busy at all. I ordered a bacon egg and cheese on a cinnamon raisin bagel, and I absolutely LOVED how soft the bagels were -- something I can't say about my fave local NJ shop. The sandwich was pretty bland though, but after adding some salt, pepper, & ketchup it was a tad bit better. Another con is that they don't have a very large variety to choose from. Overall, the restaurant has plenty of seating and staff was generally nice. I would probably opt to try another bagel shop the next time I visit the area and have a craving for a good bagel. read more

My Boyfriend use to go to UVA AND HE RAVED ABOUT BODOS. We took me here!!! We had bacon, egg and cheese, plain bagel, and I had the lox everything bagel!! Coffee was good too! We bought 1/2 a dozen bagels to take home!! Ahhsooo good! Oh we also got (after we finished our breakfast ) a Tuna on everything with lettuce and tomato!!!!! MONEY! On point so good read more

Bodo's Bagels - Tuna ! Everything. Able lettuce and tomato - Bagels Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

AVOID the Emmet Street location!!! Go to Preston Ave location! Bodo's makes the most amazing bagel and I have been a suportive customer since the doors first opened in Charlottesville. The Emmet Street location needs new managment/owner and new "male" employees on the front counter. These guys have worked there for so long that they have lost their ability to give any customer service. Zero!! Put them in the back!! If you hate your job and the customers, GET OUT! I know the pay is good, but you fellas are awful. Slamming trays on the counter (the guy with the gold chains is the worst). This morning the short fella with a big beard appeared so annoyed when I questioned my bagel order, slamming his hand into the bag in such a rude manner to pull out the bagel. So to him I will repeat what you said to me " have the day that you deserve" you rude little person! I am officially DONE with this location and will spend my money elsewhere. read more

Super affordable, filling, and quick bagel spot! The bagels are all really fresh and chewy, and they certainly don't skimp on the cream cheese. You can pretty much mix and match any ingredients to make your ideal bagel sandwich. Personally love their pesto and tomato on an everything bagel! There's no nearby parking, so would recommend parking on a side street or the Newcomb garage and walking over. Very efficient service, lots of indoor and outdoor seating, always plenty of college students as well lol. read more

Bagel cravings satisfied They have a lot of options, it's pretty good size and they are generous on the cream cheese read more

Bodo's Bagels - Everything bagel : turkey breast, egg, onion, lettuce, tomato, herb cream cheese , pepper spread So good !! - Bagels Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Busy on a Sunday morning but efficient handling of business with courteous staff. Bagels and breakfast sandwiches were delivered quickly and delicious. read more

Anyone that dislikes this place is a certified hater. Prices are incredible. Food is great. Service might be best in all of Cville. You can get in a line with 40+ people and be out the door in no time. Each location is consistent with the next. I cannot hype this place up enough. I do agree there is quite a cult following for this place in cville but is it not deserved? The only people that dislike this place hate puppies. read more

Received some stellar recommendations from the girl at the register and even grabbed some additional bagels to go. Great place

Excellent bagels and sandwiches at a reasonable price. Good selection of sandwiches with fresh ingredients. There is usually a line, but it moves quickly. read more

Love it. My only complaint is that they would not toast my bagel. She said they don't toast bagels. That is so bizarre to me that a bagel shop would not toast my bagel, Great tuna salad ion everything bagel. Yummy potato salad! Service was prompt and they cleared the tables wuickly. Clean bathroom read more

Bodo's Bagels - Potato salad - Bagels Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Located right on campus, and is so spacious, clean, and the staff is so friendly! Came here rather early on a Saturday, and it wasn't that busy, so we were able to get our order immediately. Bagels are still about ~$1 each, which is crazy considering everything has increased in price due to inflation. Got a dozen bagels and two cream cheeses; order came out within 5 minutes. Bagels and Cream Cheese are 5/5 as always. Never disappoints. Parking is a little bit limited, but not too bad if you can find a spot out front! read more

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Yummy food, friendly staff, convenient location! I love it! I am looking forward to seeing what else is added to the menu :)

Not shocked this place has almost 5 stars. The bagels parallel those of Chicago and New York. The lines are long, so get an early ticket. The herb cream cheese is amazing, but the other spreads are delicious as well. Bagels are baked fresh and come hot when you order them, so don't bother asking for them toasted! A Cville and UVA staple, Bodo's is a must-eat. read more

Bodo's Bagels - Everything bagel with american cheese and egg - Bagels Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I am not a big fan of Bagels because it is too hard to chew. But this place totally changed my mind. The bagels are so fresh and easy to eat. There is a huge line in this place, but it moves quickly. The price is very reasonable and is college kid's friendly. If you visit UVA, you must check this place. Even you do not like it, it would not damage your wallet. read more

Bodo's Bagels - Vege Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Love this place! Food is always amazing and the line is so efficient! Cheap hangover cure for the students :) read more

Bodo's Bagels - Egg Sausage Cheddar on Salt Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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It's been years since I've been here, but despite so much that has changed in the world, the bagels at Bodo's remain awesome. Last fall we took a trip to NYC, and one of the things I miss the most is the bagels. Bodo's has bagels that would rival some of the go to places, but without the grime of NYC. Ebony took care of ringing us up, and we had a few questions about the menu. She really took her time, and despite a line out the door, was able to point us in the right direction. Bonus, we bought a dozen bagels to bring back to NC and freeze, because they're that good. read more

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Bodo's Bagels. An icon of Charlottesville. Some of the best bagels in the world. There's nothing more to it. But seriously though, if there is one place you should try when you visit Charlottesville, it is BODO'S BAGELS. My goodness, this place is amazing. My favorite thing to order is an egg sausage on an everything bagel--short and simple. I have no idea what kind of eggs they use or how they make their sausage, but they are the best I have ever had. I've also had a million other bagel combinations, and those that are worth trying are a cinnamon raisin bagel with [insert any cream cheese or cinnamon sugar butter], egg sausage on an everything bagel with pesto, and the deli egg with bacon on an everything bagel. The only reason I wouldn't give Bodo's a higher rating is because it can be hit or miss sometimes and can be redundant, but when it hits, it HITS. Honestly, at this point... why are you still reading this review... GO GET YOURSELF SOME BAGELS!! read more

A UVA classic - bodo's is so good, cheap, and fast. A must-have when in Charlottesville! The bagels never disappoint and they always give the perfect cream cheese ratio. All the cream cheeses and sandwich fillings are so good. The jalapeño lime cream cheese is the best flavor in my opinion! Sweet with a slight kick read more

Bodo's Bagels - Plain bagel with turkey, provolone, pesto, and sprouts - Bagels Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Best bagels I have ever tasted! Ate three straight meals there and took more on our road trip home!

Award winning bagelry with awesome sandwiches. Always fresh bagels made throughout the day, organized ordering process, super quick service, and clean tables. Their premium coffee (custom blended and roasted) is terrific, too! I had an Everything Bagel with bacon, lettuce, tomato and cheese. My father had a Plain Bagel with sausage and egg. Both sandwiches were fresh and satisfying. Outstanding place for good eats... and the people are fantastic. Not much else for me to say.... this is a must place to go! read more

Bodo's Bagels - Everything Bagel with bacon, cheese, lettuce and tomato. - Bagels Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia