Stopped by The Bagelry in OTR on my way out of town the other morning & am so glad I did! This is…read morethe best bagel sandwich I've had in the city so far! The setup here is efficient and primed for them to crank out delicious bagels for everyone! I hadn't had a bagel sandwich with ketchup before, but the Skillet is a game changer!! If you're a fan of a traditional "skillet" at breakfast joints; this is a bagel sandwich you will LOVE!! The Asiago Cheddar Bagel is packed with cheddar flavor & is toasted to perfection. If you're thinking of getting the Smoked Turkey Bagel Sandwich, I highly recommend adding the bacon to make it a

We stopped here on our way home from the Reds game for a quick breakfast before hitting the road,…read moreand it was the perfect choice. There isn't much seating--it's definitely more of a grab-and-go spot, and we ended up eating our bagels on the road. But honestly? The bagels are so good, you won't mind one bit. As a vegan, I really appreciate when a bagel shop offers more than just plain options, and their Vegan Herb Cream Cheese absolutely delivered. I ordered an everything bagel, double toasted, with the vegan herb cream cheese, and it was incredible. My non-vegan husband had the cinnamon raisin bagel with strawberry cream cheese and loved it. Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast or just craving an exceptional bagel, this place is absolutely worth the stop. We'll definitely be back!

The workers are so helpful and always have a smile on their face. The bagels are awsome and I love…read moretrying new thing!

Although I've been to the location in Eastgate, I prefer going to the smaller location in Fairfax…read moreas it's on my way to work. I love the selection of bagels there. They also have great seasonal coffee flavors and drinks. I like this location as they have a drive thru. The bagel chips are always tasty and you can buy day old bagels there too. Friendly service. One of my favorite breakfast spots.

Small local business, has a surprising amount of items on their menu! It all looked so good. We…read morewill have to go back to try other items We got a lox bagel sandwich, a "shore" Italian style bagel sandwich, and a banana strawberry smoothie

My partner and I grabbed bagels on a Sunday afternoon and there so many varieties and sandwiches…read moreavailable! We were greeted by most of the workers and ordered at the counter. It did take upwards of 10 minutes to prepare the sandwiches, despite only one other party behind us. The bagel sandwiches were delicious and some of the best ones I've had in the area. We ate in store and there are only a few tables. But seating area is simple and good for a quick bite to eat.

This place has all the low quality amenities and downtrodden appearance of a hidden gem but the…read morefood tastes exactly how the place looks: bad. Bagel sandwich was dry, overcooked and something I would expect a college freshman to make in their dorm room with a toaster oven and frozen meat. I should have taken the Open sign being off as a warning to potential customers to avoid this place. The bathroom is one of the worst I've used in a public setting including the third world. Hungover? Hungry? Try your luck elsewhere.

Great prices on some very good bagels and very good servings given the cost of the sandwich…read more Service is quick and friendly, and they have a pretty good selection of different options every day. Probably my favorite thing is you can get a day old donut for 60 cents, that's the kind of quality transparency we need in this world. I got a pair of omelet sandwiches on some delicious breads and left out for under 10 bucks, very tough to beat

Big Apple Bagels has a wide variety of savory and sweet bagels. They also offer a selection of…read morehouse made cream cheeses, as well as deli style salads. Chips are also available. I have heard good things about their muffins. Choices make this spot ideal for breakfast or lunch. Chewy on the outside, bagels give way to a light and fluffy inside. Even days later, they maintain this consistency, when reheated, in a toaster oven. The mix on the everything bagels is well distributed, and does not all fall off when being cut. Everything bagels are made with choice of plain or wheat bagel base. Wheat are a little more dense. Not only are the plain fluffier, but the flavor of the toppings is more pronounced. One of my children loves the pretzel bagels. It is more on the dense side, yet still soft. The sourdough bagels are light and airy. They get a thicker crust than the other bagels. These are great for sandwiches. The pumpernickel work well for sandwiches as well. Cheese bagels are cheese and garlic. We have yet to try their sweet bagels. Even late morning or early afternoon, on a weekday, they are busy. The parking lot fills up. Many people seem to be getting their orders to-go. As such, a parking spot opens up quickly. There seems to be an adequate number of tables. The staff has a bit of that short, to the point, stereotypical, Big Apple attitude. Staff is quick and efficient. The line moves quickly. Orders may be placed via their app. Catering is also available.

Service wasn't great. The Sunday morning crew was inattentive, unprofessional, and went between…read moretasks wearing same gloves. My breakfast sandwich was good. The bagels themselves lacked flavor, even the everything ones. The store was also quite dirty and messy

OTR Bagel Bar is the best place to get bagels in all of Cincy…read more My go-to order: A jalapeno cheddar bagel with lox, egg, onion, capers, tomato, and a flavored cream cheese. They don't skimp on ingredients and everything is always fresh and high quality. A must-try for bagel lovers!

Our 3 bagels took a very long time although there were only two other customers in the store. After…read morethat, the bagels were a burnt and tasted very ordinary. The sandwich contents looked AND tasted cheap and kinda artificial, and the presentation was messy and falling apart. NONE of us finished eating and had to pick at what was edible. There were flies all over us and flying onto our food, and the store itself seemed dingy. There weren't many options either. OVERALL I probably will never go here again and would never recommend it to anyone. There are easily WAY BETTER options in Cincinnati / downtown. (Coming from a local).

The crunch and munch was amazingggg and it was so good. I got it on their closing weekend. So sad…read moreto see them go!

Bagel & Deli Truck had been on my bucket list for a long time, so I was glad when I was walking the…read morebike trail with friends and they suggested it for lunch. It is in the parking lot of a wine shop. There is a patio you can take your food to. The truck is decorated so bright and fun and colorful. The sandwiches are really unique combinations. My turkey sandwich had Doritos on it. Their bagels are just a little different than normal bagels and are perfect for sandwiches. They also sell giant pickles, which complement the sandwiches nicely. The staff were very friendly and helpful!

My friend and I walked past and grabbed bagel sandwiches. The shop was busy and it took a bit for…read moreus to even order the receive our bagels. The inside is cozy and had a few tables for customers. We could chat and enjoy our bagels. I liked the smoked salmon and filling in my sandwich but the bagel was a bit soft for my taste. For $13, it was a bit pricey. My search for the best bagel in the area continues!

2.5 stars, rounding up as they are a newer business and I hope it improves!…read more Came here on a Sunday around noon and it was busy (good sign!). Understandably there was a wait, but no bagel sandwich should take 30 minutes!! We ordered the prosciutto, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel; the bagels tasted more store-bought than NY-style, they weren't toasted (not sure if we had to specify? We did see some toasted inside while waiting in line, and I had commented how perfect the toasting looked), and it was much too salty - and that's saying something, as my husband loves salt lol.