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Brookside Bagels

3.9 (189 reviews)
Open • 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Jason P.

I've had Brookside Bagels before, but this was my first visit there that I remember. Brookside is located in an old house-type structure. There were a number of people sitting there at 9:45 on a Saturday morning. There seemed to be a decent amount of seating. Service was friendly and efficient. I had a sesame bagel with Veggie Cream Cheese. The bagel was very soft and lacked much chew. I know some people prefer this type of bagel, but I prefer a chewier bagel. The veggie cream cheese was also soft and about average flavor-wise for a CT Bagel Shop. 3.5 Stars

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Sally C.

I was visiting my hometown and stopped here Sunday morning. It was packed and for a reason. Plenty of parking.....and it seems some park across the street. Super fresh bagels. I ordered with very little wait. A toasted sesame bagel with cream cheese and coffee. Plenty of cream cheese on the bagel. I just wish it was more toasted. I should have mentioned it but it was definitely barely toasted. The coffee is self serve. Plenty of seating and a cute seating area with couches towards the back. Friendly staff. I remember when this place was Zablockis and I was looking for some history with the building and Ms. Zablocki owning it but I sadly did not see any history. The bagel was so good I almost went up to get some to go to take home. But when I return I will be back for more.

Dutch apple bagel....yum-o !
DEBORAH T.

Went to this spot twice within 1 month. 1st time I had a sausage egg and cheese on a cheese cheese bagel it was amazing! The cheddar cheese bagels toasted with butter are the best! 2and trip I tried the dutch apple bagel which was totally awesome. The staff running around outside to get order to your car are very friendly. If in the area definitely check this place out.

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8 years ago

So tired. Last remodeled years ago. Food so-so. Service at times very slow.

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9 years ago

Best bagels in town! Reasonably priced too! Lines can be crazy but staff do a good job keeping it tamed!

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Great bagels. The maize bagels are awesome. Love to stop here with my son after Saturday morning hockey practice at the ISCC.

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Best bagels in CT hands down. Go get em.

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7 years ago

place is amazing the salmon and cream cheese is amazing. i highly recommend this place to anybody

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Best cream cheese ever! A few flavors of coffee, often they have run out. There is always a line... But it's worth the wait!

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Best bagels in town! Restaurant is clean, cute and cozy. Service is reasonably fast. Environment is family-friendly.

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16 years ago

Great location, super friendly staff, and really good food (bagels, bagel sandwiches and eggs) for good prices. Of course I'm a fan!

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