I'll drive down from Mendham for their bagels. They're that good. Hot from the oven. Bring cash,…read morethey don't take credit or debit cards. The salt bagels are sublime. An everything bagel charms. Again, well worth the drive.

Hands down the best bagels in the area. Have tried many other places before giving this place the…read more"go to" #1 spot. Granted one other place is decent if you want to make sandwiches maybe, but Hot Bagels has the right amount of bagel exterior to inside tastiness. Bagels are always fresh and some mornings they run out of bagels before next batch is out of the oven (like egg everything, or sesame". Great staff of local kids working hard. Thankful to have this place so nearby!

A must go to place in Long Branch near West End Beach. They have great breakfast bowls, bagels and…read moresandwiches. Service is fast and efficient. Indoor and outdoor seating available. My fav is the avocado toast for breakfast and turkey club for lunch. It's a SHORE thing, you won't be disappointed

My husband picked up one dozen bagels this morning - that was my request. I live a good bagel…read more Unfortunately the bagels were SERIOUSLY not fresh. I m might even go so far as to say stale. So hard on the outside that when you go to cut them in half the knife almost slips off the bagel a little bit. Upon hosting it, the flavor was good, but I was disappointed in the solidness of the outside of the Bagels. One other thing is that one dozen bagels and one small container cream cheese cost nearly $32. We will try another place next time. On the plus side, the workers were friendly. The environment in the establishment was good as well. I agree with a previous poster that all they are missing are good Bagels.

I challenge you to find me a better bagel than FA Nagle…read more Bagels were light and airy, you could uniquely taste all of the flavors of an everything, and the meats/cheese/egg were well balanced. This was everything a bagel breakfast sandwich is supposed to be. Can't wait to try the lunch sandwiches, but they looked great too.

Bagels were fresh but we prefer bagels to be entirely coated on both sides, not just the top as…read morethey do here. My everything bagel was scooped out and toasted well but the vegan cream cheese spread was minimal and tasted off. So my experience was mediocre. Pumpernickel breakfast bagel was Ok with decent amount of pork roll. Total of $12 for the two filled bagels, cash only. Clean interior and friendly staff.

The staff is very accommodating and polite. The sandwich I had was an everything-bagel with lox,…read morecream cheese, onions and capers. Delicious!!!! It came with a pickle and coleslaw. The place is spotless. I will be coming here again. They also serve breakfast sandwiches, wraps, omelettes, pancakes, French toast, and waffles. You can also order sub sandwiches, hot or cold. Do you like Panini's? They have them too. They are open seven days a week from 6 AM to 3 PM and they accept all major credit cards. This is a gold mine in Eatontown. Apologies for not food pics

I've been a happy customer here for over 5 years now, and continue to do so…read more Today's breakfast was whole wheat bread with egg and cheese - a lighter option when when I don't want a bagel. How do they manage to make eggs taste so good?

Wonderful place to stop for Breakfast, especially if you're in the mood for great (Brazilian)…read morecoffee, pastries , and hand helds. We had cheese puff (pão de queijo) stuffed with roast pork, a kibe (based on Lebanese kibbeh, made with meat and cracked wheat), and an "enroladinho""," a pastry stuffed with ham and cheese. My wife's cappuccino was better than yesterday's! Ambience is of your neighborhood bakery, where you can drop in for your "daily bread," or sit and have a cup of coffee or juice, accompanied by your favorite hand held. For me, this is a taste of home! Service was attentive. If you want well prepared and served coffee and simple fare, this is the place!

My last west coast trip spoiled me, and I'm on a quest to find amazing coffee near me (open to…read morerecommendations), so I'm trying new coffee places as much as I can. Busy Bee is inside a gas station, and has very good coffee. I had a caramel macchiato and it was a solid 7.5/10 (my coffee rating scale is as arbitrary as myself). There's also a generous collection of food offerings - I tried something similar to a deviled sausage (I didn't get its name) and it was delicious.

These were the best cinnamon raisin bagels I've had in years. The everything were also great. Nice…read morecrunch on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside. Just perfect. I ordered a lb. of cream cheese and they rang me in wrong for a half pound. I checked the bag before I left and they didn't even put the half pound in, so just be careful leaving and checking your order. Other than that, it's still 5 stars for me because these bagels kick ass.

For what you pay I don't really think this place was worth it. About 8 dollars for a Taylor Ham Egg…read moreand Cheese Wrap but there was barely anything in it... Maybe ok for a bagel with some butter but wouldn't recommend breakfast sandwiches here.

Pros: I loved the open view kitchen into the seating area…read moredesign. It makes the experience personable not to mention you can see how organized and clean the kitchen is. I received friendly and lighthearted service from the man who took my order. One thing that I thought was pretty cool and have never seen before was a "color wheel" for coffee. It was a visual way to show your preferences on what your preferences are on coffee appearance once the milk is added. My chicken salad sandwich was delicious, not too filling and made on very soft enjoyable bread. Room for improvement: Maybe because I stopped in at 1 pm on a Wednesday I felt like the seating area was poorly maintained. The floor really needed to be swept so it actually felt like of dirty sitting there eatting. There were a handful of people spread out with their laptops etc. One person was actively taking a call so it felt like you at work with them. Another had a small dog that she was carrying around people eatting while the leash/harness laid on the floor near her table. I'm all for dogs being allowed to be in eateries but the whole sit in experience felt dirty for me (especially based on the price I paid) and wouldn't be something I'd repeat. Long story short, the customer service while ordering is great but take your order to go.

As soon as i walked in I gasped. They have a full kitchen, several baked goods, coffee and so much…read moremore. The barista was awesome, attentive, funny, and kind. I got an everything bagel toasted with scallion cream cheese, and it was absolutely amazing. The bagel was nicely toasted and crunchy on the outside and nice and soft on the inside. Their food menu looked amazing. The ambiance was very upscale & cozy. I can't wait to go back and try more! They also had some free baked goods as well.

Absolutely the best bagels at the Shore! I love a good poppy bagel and this one with lox was…read moreawesome! My friend says his favorite is cinnamon raisin. They have flagels too. All the people there were awesome and I think anyone who wrote a bad review of this business are either just horrible people or maybe they just don't understand how this small business is one of the best bagel shops around!

Food was great,I've been along time customer.The new manager was definitely welcoming and seems to…read morehave made positive changes with his staff A must try kind of place

- Wanted to get a quick breakfast before heading to Monmouth to study…read more- Waitress was very nice and seated us quickly - I got the hobo panini which was very good. I was offered hot sauce and ketchup which was bonus points for me lol - Season potatoes and pancakes were solid and portions were plentiful. - If I need breakfast that keeps me full or for a long study sesh, Hungry Hobo is where I'm going!!!

Been coming here over 30 years and although I don't get here as often as I used to, they still…read moreremain the best breakfast spot locally!

Taylor welcomed me and gave good recos! Today I will try Guatemalan coffee!…read moreRafa made me my lovely cuppa!! Thank you both for your hard work. Great one on one service. Tidy and neighborly! Thanks soooooo much!!! Love it!

Happiness starts with a good cup of coffee. After hearing so much hype about Rook, a local coffee…read morechain in NJ, I finally decided to give them a try. I stopped by the Long Branch location, located in a small plaza with plenty of parking. The interior is pretty small. No seating available - just a register to order, counter, pick-up area, and merchandise section. They only operate as a grab-and-go. I can see it being cramped during rush hours in the morning... luckily I came by on a weekday afternoon and was the only one there. Rook prides itself on having a small and simple menu. They only sell hot pour-over single origin coffee and cold brew. They picked a few things to perfect and do really well. So for espresso lovers, you're out of luck. BUT don't let that steer you away because their drinks are phenomenal. They use high quality, premium beans. The employee was extremely helpful with guiding me through the menu and giving me recommendations. I love that milks and sweeteners are available at no additional charge! They also have decaf and half caf options. I ordered a Vanilla Cold Brew (regular size $5.50) with milk and sugar. And let me tell you... it was love at first sip! It was probably the best cold brew I've ever had. Super smooth, rich, and creamy. The vanilla flavor wasn't overpowering and added just the right amount of sweetness. I definitely understand why so many people love their coffee. I wish there were more locations closer to North Jersey because I can see myself becoming a regular. If you can't visit a storefront, you can buy their cold brew concentrates or coffee beans online. Don't sleep on Rook!