I really like this place. I've never been anywhere to compare bagels quality but I do enjoy these…read more Nice variety and the sandwiches are delicious and satisfying. Everytime I have been there the service has been great.

Very inconsistent in service. Sometimes very friendly and personable and sometimes I would go in…read moreand there would be someone behind the counter without any clue. The biggest issue is that you really should only come here if you want an overstuff, overpriced bagel sandwich. I was told that last time I went in they no longer sell single bagels. Just a really bad place to get a bagel but I'm sure its an okay sandwich. Do not call yourself a bagel place if all you sell is sandwiches.

I have been chasing the Lox bagel sandwich high that I got years ago from Gotham Bagels in Chicago…read more Until now, no place has even come close. But Baked & Boiled Bagels has surpassed my previous fave! Everyone was really kind and helpful and the place was cute with a very small eating area, and you could also watch people making the bagels as you ate. I will go there every time. I'm in the area now.

I want to start by saying the customer service from Mama Dee was SPECTACULAR. I was flooded with…read morecreative bagel and cream cheese options upon entry and I let her know it was my first time there. She suggested her favorite bagels, explained the breakfast sandwich, and she didn't rush me to order. I landed with the bagel breakfast sandwich! My custom sandwich was a lightly toasted Rosemary & Salt bagel, bacon, 1 egg, cheddar, tomato and their new dirty sauce which is house made mayo with everything bagel seasoning! The best savory bite to start my morning! I also ordered a plain bagel with plain cream cheese. That's never the wrong choice.

I love this place. The bagels are fresh-baked and so good. My favorites are the onion, bagel and…read morepumpernickel. The flavored cream cheese tastes fresh, and it is so full of flavor. The garlic & herb is my favorite. There is plenty of parking in a private lot. You order at the counter and they have a small dining area. They can get quite busy on the weekends so there may be a bit of a wait Service was friendly and helpful.

The service was great, and the restaurant itself has some seating if you want to dine in…read more The staff was friendly and recommended customizing bagels if needed. I ended up getting a bagel with egg and avocado that came close to $10, which I thought was a little steep. The bagel wasn't as filling as I thought. But, I think the bagels are decent.

Bagel Union deserves all the hype. If you're looking for a New York-style bagel, this is the spot…read more I typically order a bagel with lox and scallion cream cheese, which is consistently excellent. I also recently tried the sump cold brew, and it was delicious. The interior is small and bustling, so I would recommend ordering to-go. The staff works quickly but is attentive. One point to note: to-go orders on the weekend do take the full estimated 30 minutes before pick-up.

Great bagels, unfortunate parking…read more Parked around the corner and walked there. Just a couple of people in line ahead of me. Young lady behind the counter was friendly and helpful in picking flavors. Store is clean and bright. Smells wonderful! Was disappointed that not all of the flavors are available all the time, was there almost an hour ahead of one being available to sell, boo... Also wished that they would have asked about slicing the bagels for us, would have been very helpful. Still the best bagels in town!

If you have never heard Winston's Bagels, let me introduce you...Foodie, meet Winston. Winston,…read moremeet foodie. You can now fall in love. Winston's Bagels are LEGENDARY in Carbondale, IL. The genius behind the tasty treat is Winston. He's a hippy 60(?) something man with a food cart who, in my day set up his mobile shop on "The Strip" - Carbondale's main bar scene. I hear he's moved onto Grand now, but wherever he is, YOU NEED TO BE THERE TOO. Here's the scoop... Winston comes out at night, just about the time the college kids are bar hopping. He sets up his small mobile cart, and starts cranking out The. Best. Bagel. Treat. You. Will. Ever. Eat. Winston grills the bagels over charcoal, which gives the bread a traditional char taste and creates this fantastic crunch when you bite into it. He drizzles the bagel with margarine (I think it's Parkay from the yellow and blue squeeze bottle), and generously tops each bagel side with plain cream cheese. Then the magic happens. You choose your toppings. I'm partial to the Everything: apple, cinnamon, sunflower seeds, cucumber, red onion, garlic powder, bacon bits, and raisins. It's the perfect morsel to have when you're out drinking in Carbondale - every college student learns this lesson to perfection at SIUC - or even if you just have a late night craving for a sweet / savory treat. Of course as alumni (Class of '95!), we all crave a Winston Bagel now and then, and when we go back it's a must eat treat! I've tried to make them at home, but it's just not the same. It's missing Winston's je nais se quoi. He generously doles out hugs, stories, jokes, and charm along with his bagels. Plus the man is a total genius. He charges $2.25 for a bagel. That fits any pocket book - and more often than not - you give him three dollars and tell him to keep the change. The man is making some dough. I hear he takes a couple vacations a year just with his tip money. Go fall in love with Winston The Bagel Man. He'll be there in Carbondale grilling his bagels into the wee hours of the morning!

I noticed that Winston's Bagels has 5 stars with 11 reviews, and I am not surprised one bit. This…read moreis the ONE THING every SIU-C graduate talks about and craves after they move away. At last visit, they were $2.25 each and still worth every bite. Winston sets up shop across the street from Pinch Penny Liquors near Saluki Bookstore. Options are the same as I remember: Cream Cheese, Garlic Salt, Butter, Ground Cinnamon, Cucumber, Apple, Raisins, Sunflower Seeds, Bacon Bits, Onions. I used to get sunflower seeds, butter, and cucumber but recently tried all-but-onion and am not quite sure I can go back. Remember cash only, and they don't break $20s. Definitely tip Winston or any of his helpers running the cart! Truly an institution in Carbondale!

Stopped by on my way home from the Tower Grove Farmers Market, it was such a beautiful day outside,…read morelots of people had the same idea. I parked on a side street although there are a few spots in the parking lot with the picnic tables. Waited outside behind another couple as it was busy. After going in you wait in line to place your order. There are lots of things to look at! Line moved quickly, counter service was super friendly and efficient. She was charming and helpful. I ordered the Tzitzelnickel bagel with veggie schmear, a biscuit to try, coffee, and a sesame hoagie. After making my coffee at the counter, I had a seat at one of the outside picnic tables. My food came out right away, so fast! I love that bagel with the veggie schmear! You can order breakfast sandwiches on a bagel or on the biscuit, it was huge and would stand up to a hearty sandwich. Can't wait to eat the sesame hoagie! Plain or use it for a sandwich

As a New Yorker I've been on the hunt for a decent bagel shop now that I've relocated to St. Louis…read more It's not exactly a New York bagel if that's what you're expecting but it's pretty close. Super yummy bagels, and the breakfast sandwiches were great! They'll definitely be a line so be prepared to wait, but it moves quick and the staff is friendly. There's picnic tables outside to enjoy your bagel on a nice day.

Staff is not that friendly and have zero personality. They seem to move very slow and have no…read morehustle. The food that is good when available. Overall it's an ok location but not our favorite

This place is definitely hit or miss. The food is always great but the staff not so much. I have…read morebeen here about 4 times and half of the time I got a grumpy employee that did not want to accommodate to my food allergies. The other half though they were great!! I still recommend this place for a good coffee and bagel.

The five star just missed because of the price and hustle and bustle…read more A Monday breakfast rush was in full swing this visit and caused some staff members to be a little more agitated with orders and questions. I was happy the order took less than 10 minutes and came out correctly and hot. Each bagel sandwich is cut in half but can be uncut. I loved the all nighter and my husband got the Texas brisket which was not too hot in flavor. The blueberry muffin was thick and had a great ratio of muffin top to crumbly base! This space would do numbers if it had a drive thru as the location is off Manchester and close to a gym and park. There is plenty of indoor and patio seating. Bring in your pup or service dog as they have beggin bacon dog treats and dog bagels too! Accessibility parking is in a few places and there are low and high tables for seating. The card reader at the registers are lower too which is a plus.

Now you can order a Baker's Dozen through the app, which makes it so much easier. You can also…read morecomplain through the app if your order is screwed up. You don't have to deal with the hit or miss staff by calling in. I will also say that their breakfast sandwiches are delicious. We are addicted to the Garden Avocado Egg sandwich. It is so delicious! It's a real treat that everyone should try.

Dropped in because of the name, not disappointed. I do enjoy a pun. Nice selection of savory…read morebaked goods, got some lunch type stuff to go which warmed up easily in a microwave in my hotel. Liked it so much, returned to get road trip snacks the next day when we left town. Friendly service without the usual annoying "I'll help whose next in line," or "would you like a receipt today?" or worst of all, "Have a nice rest of your day." Instead I got a plain English, "hello," and "thank you." I do so like my baked goods with good, clear, communication, especially before coffee is on board.

My son and I are bakery enthusiasts. We look up a couple bakeries in the towns we travel to and…read morewe pick one and go taste the treats. I don't like to give low ratings to local establishments, but sometimes it's just that bad. We were intrigued by the F*ck cookies and the interesting pastry flavors. $41 + tip was spent on 4 of the most tasteless cookies I have ever eaten in.my.life. Honestly, I'm a "for fun" baker at best and my teens thought my sugar cookies were/are heaps above these. The icing, which I feel may have had too much meringue in them to help set. They freaking cracked when biting into the flavorless cookie. I urge you to seriously rethink this recipe. I got the guava Danish, this was actually good. One son (the other bakery enthusiast) got the ube cheesecake. He will eat ALL THINGS ube. He said it tasted like nothing. And the other son got the black mass cheesecake and he didn't have any complaints, but he's also not a bakery snob like us. Very disappointed to spend that much money on really bad sweets.

Grabbed a buttered bagel to nosh on while on my flight back home. As I surmised when I bit into it…read moremy first thought was that this was definitely not a New York bagel! Still, it was good enough in a pinch. What did I expect from an airport food bagel place? Especially while paying airport prices. Meh.

Solid airport breakfast with quick service…read more We had an early flight out of St. Louis and grabbed breakfast sandwiches here. The staff were friendly, and once we placed our order, service was fast and efficient -- a big plus when you're catching a flight. The sandwiches were pretty good for airport food -- fresh enough, filling, and better than some of the other quick options available in the terminal. If I had to choose again, I'd definitely go back to this spot over others nearby. Nothing fancy, but solid for what it is -- quick, reliable, and satisfying when you're traveling early.