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    Boss Bagel

    4.4 (510 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Slammin' Salmon
    Jen H.

    This is my go-to spot for bagels! I love getting the slammin' salmon, but their other bagel sandwiches are delicious as well. They have a wide variety of bagels and cream cheese flavors. It is usually packed on weekend mornings but you can order ahead and pick up if you're in a time crunch. The line moves quickly though if you prefer to order in store. Bagels are made fresh daily, but once something is out, it's out for the day. They also have coffee and other beverages available. The interior has a couple tables and some bar seating if you want to eat there, and there are also tables right outside the store for seating as well.

    Reese M.

    Okay, wow... this might just be the BEST bagel experience I've had in San Antonio. I went with the cinnamon raisin bagel and their cinnamon honey spread--pure perfection. Sweet, chewy, warm... everything you want in a bagel bite. And let's talk about the iced lavender almond matcha. Omg. Pump that straight into my veins--it was dreamy, refreshing, and just the right amount of floral. The staff were super kind and welcoming, which made the whole vibe even better. And the best news? Boss Bagel is opening in Cibolo soon--literally minutes from me! You already know I'll be a regular. If you're a bagel lover (or even if you're not), do yourself a favor and check this place out.

    Very Vegan
    colleen w.

    Oooh Boss Bagel my beloved !!! My husband and I go to Boss Bagel every weekend, each time I go I order the very vegan bagel. Each time it's just as good as the last. We love dining in and watching the bagels getting made in front of us. We overheard the owners one weekend interviewing potential employees and the owner described the bagel baking process as a "performance". Which it does feel that way! We've had bagels in New York City but I kid you not when we were in NYC we told each other that Boss Bagel was still our #1 pick for best bagels around. To give insight into other bagels other than the very vegan... Once (not pictured) we got a cinnamon raisin bagel with the banana pudding cream cheese that I think about OFTEN but it is very difficult to eat more than one bagel as they're so filling. Which is not a bad thing in my opinion. So to close I stand by their sweet and savory bagels alike.

    Samantha M.

    I love a good delicious bagel sandwich and that's exactly what you can get here! There bagels are oven fired and soooo so delicious. They have so many different kinds of bagels and smears to choose from!! Not pictured is the cinnamon raisin with blueberry smear that I inhaled on the drive home

    The Bee Sting and chai latte, cold brew
    Virginia R.

    I just got back from a trip to NYC, and have had bagels on my mind. Stopped in on a Sunday morning to get a bagel fix. I ordered the Bee Sting and a chai latte. Both were amazing! The sandwich was honestly perfect, no notes. The everything bagel and green onion shmear were flavorful and delicious. The shop is really warm and inviting with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The chai latte was also very flavorful, but definitely sweet. Our order was ready quickly and we were able to grab a table outdoors since the weather was perfect. I will definitely be back as there are so many different flavors of bagels and shmear to try!

    Classic
    Derrick D.

    Excellent! One word. Where I live has ZERO good bagel options, so in town for work we found Boss. It was a little drive from the hotel, but man so worth it. The oven adds a slightly different exterior flavor. Burns the everything seasoning a little, but not enough to hurt flavor. It was so good we had it 3 times! Very similar to a NY texture, a little sponges density with a slight chew on the exterior. Real good bagels or at least better than anything I can get with any regularity. Inside is a regular bagel/coffee shop. But it is kind of fun to watch them make the bagels right in front of you. Surprisingly not hot for a brick oven going off in front of you. The morning run can get busy so be prepared. Had a classic sandwich, everything with green onion schmear and for s&g's an everything loaded baked potato schmear, cause why not? The loaded baked potato was actually really good and a nice change!

    Jinni Q.

    So gooooood. They definitely don't skimp on the schmears! Go early or else they'll run out of a lot of flavors. There's not a lot of seating (gets a little cramped) but the service is friendly and fast.

    Lauren G.

    In my opinion this is THE bagel spot in town. As you walk in you can see them baking the bagels in house. I always like to take a moment to look at all the flavors of fresh made shmear and bagels,and make up combinations.All of their breakfast bagels are great but I have yet to try the lunch sandwiches.This is a two in one morning stop because they have espresso drinks and more. I got a small iced lavender latte and the bee sting. Which is everything I could want on a bagel.The coffee and bagel duo is a must.

    Rosemary bagel with egg, mozzarella, and herb schmear
    Meg F.

    Such fantastic bagels! Love the fact that they have gluten free bagel & vegan schmear options! You can bring friends with almost any diet and find something for them to eat! Everything is super filling and delicious. My favorite is the rosemary bagel. It's almost busy here, but it flows pretty quickly. Great grab & go to take to the sculpture garden at the McNay and have a little picnic :)

    Cream cheese
    Celeste C.

    We came here last week. So this may be a biased opinion because I am married to a New Yorker so I've had real legit bagels. This place is not bad not the best but for San Antonio standards it's good but ridiculously overpriced. Also the customer service isn't good we requested to add the ketchup inside the breakfast bagel and they wouldn't do that for us. The parking is HORRIBLE so try to not go on a busy day. I did like the fact they had different cream cheese that's cool. Overall it's ok.

    Slammin Slammin' Salmon
    Suzy H.

    One of our faves! They've also got a location at the SAT airport. But, you'll miss out on watching them make the bagels at the original location. It's a good reason to head to an adorable area in SA. I've enjoyed everything I've ever tried, and there are countless options for whatever you're in the mood for. It's appropriately named, because they really know how to do bagels right. Boss always has friendly service. There's very limited seating inside, but a decent amount of outdoor spots.

    Nice extensive menu.
    Amber P.

    Alright, I've heard great things about this place, so decided to give it a go. 1. We got there around 10:15 and they were out of a lot of bagels. No biggie, but slightly disappointed. 2. I excitedly told the cashier, "this is our first time here" in hopes she'd also be excited. "Omg let me tell you about our menu", "nice! Our best seller is xyz"... nope, she just stared at us like she didn't care. My daughter asked a few questions and was met with a lackluster attitude. They also have a coffee menu, it was lacking something. Disappointed. 3. We ordered to sandwiches. My daughter's ( the early riser) was warm and toasty and had an amazing cheese pull. Mine (the bee sting) was hard, cold to the touch and my cheese was a solid American square. Idk if this was intentional, if they forgot to toast mine... but, I'll tell you the cashier could have probably met my expectation in #2 had she told us this tidbit of info. I would have liked him toasty and warm (it had egg, come on!). Super disappointed. I'm only not giving this place a one star bc my daughter's bagel was so yummy. Mine was hard to chew, slippery and messy. Service was a huge disappointment. I would not go back. Service is really a make or break for me, I get it not everyone loves their job or what they do, but at least pretend. Geez.

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    Thank you Claire!! Please come back and see us very soon!!!

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    2 months ago

    Busy place for a reason! Packed with some seating inside and out. Filling bagels with many options

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    4 months ago

    Food was amazing. The pop tart was amazing. Super yummy. Totally recommend trying this place if you havent yet.

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    Best bagels in San Antonio, I also like seeing the owner actually there helping his staff.

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    Thank you for the awesome review!!!! Hope to see you back very soon!!

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    Ask the Community - Boss Bagel

    Can you order the inside of the bagels toasted with cream cheese on the side?

    Yes! Of course

    Do they have dairy free Schmear options?

    Yes!

    Is the cauliflower bagel gluten-free?

    They are gluten free, keto friendly. However, they have egg and mozzarella in them so they are not dairy free or vegetarian.

    Does the rainbow bagel actually taste different than a regular bagel or is it just a nice cosmetic touch?

    It’s just for fun! It is actually a plain bagel!

    Are they open for dine in again?

    I’m sorry at this time we are not. For the month of May we are doing online orders, call in or walk up window.

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    I have given alot of thought on how I want to rate this establishment, and ultimately settled on 4…read morestars, which may be a little unfair. I think the reason I didnt "love" the pizza is because its so different with the sourdough base and not what i am used to. I would like to return and try a sandwich or something else on the menu. Service was fast and friendly, and the place was clean and welcoming. My main reason for trying out wild barley was because they have sour beers, it wasnt the best sour beer i have ever had, but i have noticed in Texas the sour beers have a strange taste to them that i cant quite put my finger on. Overall though it was refreshing and cold. my husband really enjoyed the cider. We will be back and i hope after trying something different on the menu to change my review to 5 stars,

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