I was looking forward to trying this place because of the middle eastern flair even though I knew I was just going to get a lox bagel sandwich. Usually my lox sandwiches have come with the typical fixings of tomato, onion and capers. Here you have to pay extra for each one, that is quite ridiculous. At least give me one free "add on." I chose the capers because I love capers, but these were SO salty. The lox is already salted just enough so the sandwich was not very enjoyable because of the salt factor! The fact that they charge for a few little toppings and the sandwich is pretty small makes me disappointed and feels like I'm getting ripped off. I will not be returning unless something changes. read more

As a customer since 2012, I have watched the level of service degrade to the point that I rarely visit, and regret it when I do. A massive overhaul in your staff is needed. My near-decade weekly visits have been reduced to a handful of times per year, exclusively due to unacceptably rude cashiers who continuously leave me feeling like I'm inconveniencing them when ordering a bagel and coffee. I'm always kind, and I genuinely understand how difficult a customer facing role can be. However, when a long-term patron who says please, thank you, is patient, and tips 20% signs up to Yelp exclusively to leave a complaint for your business, you probably should prioritize enhancing your customer experience. Bagels are great, attitude is not. read more

Eltana is doing neighborhood bagel drops - taking pre-paid orders in a zipcode and then delivering a few days later. We got our vagel drop this week and were so hapoy to re-stock our Eltana stash. Pro tip: get freezer bags (free) Split the bagels and the freeze for later. Toast right from the freezer if you've pre-split them! We get 1 doz everything and 1 doz salt. Also got tubs of salmon cream cheese, honey almond cream cheese and the red pepper walnut spread. All delicious. We also got 32 oz Shashuka- a savory tomato and pepper stew (not spicy). We added some poached eggs and creme fraiche and had a great lunch. read more

Eltana - Shashuka with poached eggs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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They have Gluten Free options, but they are NOT CELIAC FRIENDLY. The gal that helped us was very kind in saying that everything is cross contaminated there, aka using the same oven to cook the bagels and double dipping in the spreads. I did appreciate that she was very knowledgeable and up front about it not being Celiac Friendly. read more

What is this? Got a bagel to-go, paid $10 for two bagels and this is what you give me? UPDATE: My bagel isn't cooked all the way :( read more

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Being from NY, I was somewhat skeptical of "wood fired" bagels, but I thought these were really good! And they have many great spreads, too.

I have been to the Eltana cafe located at stone way multiple times. I love their poppy bagel. It's crispy and fresh and better than the ones have had in NYC. The best part is the custom spreads that they have. I have tried most of the savory spreads (being a non-sweet tooth person). Za'atar Scallion Cream cheese and Red walnut pepper are my favorites. Just be aware that the cafe located in Seattle center may not always have fresh bagels. Tel Aviv latte is a very mild coffee with milk dominating the taste and is served in big portion. I usually go to this place for the bagels and the unique spreads. read more

These bagels are chewy and authentic, and not that large (I consider this good). They are also not overly salty or sweet - I think this is the only bagel place in town that I can say this about. I took away a star because the bagels are not always nice looking depending on who is rolling them, and the prices have gone up a lot (although prices everywhere have gone up). read more

Located in the great Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, this is an awesome bagel shop. Friendly staff and wood fired bagels- YUM! Have the oven in front so you know they make all bagels fresh daily. I got the everything bagel on a breakfast sandwich. If you're looking for a good bagel or coffee, come here! read more

Eltana - Breakfast sandwich on everything bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is the most ridiculously overpriced bagel shop. Doesn't taste half bad but it $11+ for a bagel with lox is ridiculous. Sorry. read more

Eltana - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Such a concept! I was first introduced to this bagel shop through the Savor Seattle food tour. Why would they bring me to a bagel shop? Because it is DELICIOUS. The bagels are different because they are first boiled before they are put in the wood fired oven. The bagels are good, but what really steals the show are the spreads. - Honey Almond Cream cheese - goes great with the plain or raisin bagels - Lox spread (with scallions, pink peppercorns and lemon) - goes well with the poppy seed or plain bagels They also have a GIANT crossword puzzle they update quite frequently. They have forms at the shop, so you can enjoy a crossword puzzle while munching on your bagel. read more

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Living 5 min away from Eltana has become dangerous, since i'm always tempted to go for a freshly baked bagel in the mornings! Their bagels are very fresh & soft, especially if you visit early. I'd recommend their breakfast bagel (best value in my opinion), or date & walnut spread. However, the portions are very small, especially considering how pricey they are. To echo many other reviews here, the value of Eltana is certainly not the best. I don't regret trying it out, but wouldn't become a regular anytime soon. read more

Eltana - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I wanted to love this place. Really. Ok, actually, I wanted to hate this place because I could eat myself clear to 400lbs on bagels alone. But, I looooove bagels. Love them. And was so excited to see a new bagel bakery go in just a block from home. Yay! But, I'm sorry to say, I'm just not a fan. They need salt, badly. Also, they are itty bitty. Also, they are dense with a very tough crust on the outside. Then, to make matters worse, they don't even ask if you want it toasted- they just do it. So, now you have an already tough/dense bagel, which has now been toasted and is ready to demolish the inside of your mouth. One other thing? I got there at about 7:02. They open at 7. The toasted bagel was still cold in the middle. How is that even possilbe 2 minutes after they open? Did I get a bagel from last night? I'm sure I'll give them another try. But for now? Sad panda. read more

I ordered bagels for neighborhood drop-off delivery and couldn't be more disappointed. The bagels were small, hard, dry, and looked squashed - like leftovers and rejects from the day before. A couple of them were smaller than 3" in diameter. The whole wheat bagel had almost no taste except an oddly sweet note that seemed out of place. If I had made these bagels myself I would be embarrassed to share them with anyone! read more

Eltana - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love the bagels here, and I'm from Brooklyn! Sure, they're different than the bagels I grew up on, but they are leaps and bounds better than just about any bagel I've had in Seattle. It's not the cheapest place, but they don't skimp on toppings and the bagels are always fresh and well-seeded. I wish they'd open up more stores around the city! read more

Great little cafe in Wallingford! I came into Eltana since moving into the neighborhood. I got the drip coffee, and a breakfast sandwich. The sausage was delicious, but the egg was too bulky for the sandwich, and the bagel was on the small side. Also, just some general comments on the atmosphere, it felt very untidy and the milk, sugar, and lid area was very messy - not to mention the trash can to throw stirrers away was too far apart. Also, they have crossword puzzles you can complete as you sip on coffee/eat breakfast, which I think is cute since lots of families and couples visit this place. Overall, I liked the ambiance, service, and food so I will definitely be back. read more

Eltana - Breakfast Sandwich on an Everything Bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wow is this place horrible. The bagels are tiny, expensive and HARD (like 2 days old bagels that have been left out). In fact, I've had 5 days old bagels that we're refrigerated that tasted significantly better and weren't as hard and dense. We also ordered the "8" oz lox spread and received less than 7 oz and that's including the container weight! We will not be going back! read more

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A great local bagel spot! A good variety of bagel & cream options, plus quality coffee & a calm atmosphere. Eltana is a great choice to sit inside on a rainy day, but also close to Gasworks park if you're looking to take your bagel to go! My only complaint is that the bagels are a tad on the small side, which made me want 2 of them!! read more

First things first, it's definitely expensive. Second, it's delicious. They cold brew their iced coffee in bottles, nifty! Their bagels are delicious and full of flavor. I had an everything bagel with seeds on both sides, not just the top (seriously.. I know this is a small thing, but seasoning distribution is important! :P) with spicy garlic cream cheese. DELISH. Definitely worth it if you're a bagel connoisseur, just not an everyday thing. read more

Eltana - Cold brew iced coffee - out of a bottle! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

so the bagels ARE good, and there are a decent variety of toppings to make your basic bagel experience a nice one. Overall though, they are much smaller than I had hoped for the price they are asking - especially with the sandwiches. I really feel if I'm paying $7-8 for a bagel sandwich, they should specifically make some bagels a bit larger and reserve them to the side for the sandwiches. Otherwise - what the heck am I paying for? A small scoop of toppings on a small bagel?? It just makes me feel taken advantage of as a customer. Also because it wasn't anything amazing. My husband is very familiar with all kinds of hummus from Israel to here in the US,and he gave the hummus here the big Israeli thumbs up - so that's nice. The service also at this location wasn't especially warm. Perhaps I had the look, the one that makes a retail person want to choke their customer - but even when I've had that look before people have warmly greeted me and it just changes the entire experience. Instead the one girl reacted and just wanted nothing to do with me, which I can understand - but still. I've got the $$$ lady !!! :) Anyway, overall, it was a good bagel but when I left I was thinking more about what I didn't get than what I did get. read more

Staff is super sweet and welcoming even during COVID times which makes everything awkward. Even more the bagels are excellent. Get you some.

I ordered a bagel with lox from Eltana via Postmates. The delivery went smoothly but I was disappointed when I received my order. The bagel itself was small, and it was an everything/sesame seed bagel. I'm not sure if that's the default for the bagel with lox but they should give an option to change your preference. There was a good amount of cream cheese on the bagel but the bagel itself was smaller than your average bagel. Also, they did not put a good portion of lox on the bagel. I'm not a tight-wad but this bagel was $8.00 so I had higher expectations. After I ate it I was still hungry. Also, they over toasted the bagel so it was slightly burnt and the seeds tasted roasted. With so many other bagel options, I would not recommend Eltana. read more

I actually really enjoyed this place, but am only giving them three stars because of price and portion ratio. Their bagels and toppings are really good - the honey almond cream cheese is delicious! I really loved the bagels we got, but they are a bit expensive, especially considering how small they are! I was still hungry after finishing my first bagel, so I ordered another (haha). The spicy garlic, honey and almond, and olive, roasted tomato, and herb toppings were so good! It does seem pretty popular, since there were very limited seats available when we got there on a Sunday morning. Weekdays probably have more available seating, though! read more

The bagels are lovely. Good flavor, a little light on chewiness but there is some tooth there. I also got my wife a bagel sandwich and added lox. She especially wanted it try local items. The guy told me it was from Anacortes. I paid $4 to add it. She thought it was awful, picked it off the bagel and actually threw it out! Might return for bagels but obviously not for lox. read more

I recently had a dozen people over for Sunday brunch. I pre-ordered a variety of bagels and spreads. My friends devoured them. Good thing I got lots of the lox spreads. They were filled with big chunks of delicious lox. Heavenly on an everything bagel! Another popular spread was the za'atar. It would also be great on crackers. The other favorite were the cinnamon raisin bagels with pomegranate cream cheese. Not too sweet; just right. Make some bloody Mary's and you will have a successful party! read more

Bagels here are no joke! Beats all other bagel shops in Seattle imo. Has a good crunch but soft and moist inside. Blazing bagels does not compare. read more

Proper bagels!! Can't stop thinking about them. These are nearly as good as the authentic Montreal bagels I used to drive 5+ hrs to to bring home to Toronto back in the day. Small, dense, bagels smothered in awesome spreads. Could be more chewy but still best you can get in Seattle. No, they are not the bloated bread rings that most Americans bakers east of NYC try to pass off. Those you can get at QFC and eat at home. These are worth leaving the house for. Great bulk order options ...Always a hit for breakfast meetings. read more

Way over priced for what you get. I've been there twice and I wont go back unless I have to. Some of the staff is just rude. I went in to get a simple coffee and was told I had to pour it myself out of a bottle and add the cream which is no big deal, its was the WAY I was told. Like I should know. I'd only been there once before and I ordered something else. The menu doesn't state that it comes like that so I don't know how I would have known. Plus I know I looked confused but I was given nothing but the bottle of cold brew and a cup and her back. The first time I went in was first thing in the morning and the staff was very friendly but its really overpriced for what you get. The bagel's taste good but they are on the small side and spendy. Its cool that they are wood fired but not THAT cool. read more

had them like an hour before they closed and they were mid :/ bagels were very hard and just decent. probably would be better if they were fresh or toasted read more

I stopped here for a bagel with chive schmear and tuna...they charged me $16 for a teeny tiny bagel that they forgot to put the tuna on. The bagel itself, and the schmear were really good. But I can't stand when I give a simple order and they can't get it right. I got my order to go so it was too late by the time I had left. Way over priced for just a bagel... read more

tasty lox bagel and latte, went early in the morning was a warm stop to make. ordered from the counter and it came quickly

We live above Eltana on Stone Way and frequently stop in for breakfast. The bagels are Montreal style (smaller, with a great chew). I really enjoy the salt bagel in particular, it is fantastic in it's simplicity and goes great with one of their amazing cream cheeses. I really enjoy the spicy garlic and the olive herb. Only downside is that the cream cheese is kind of pricey to add. read more

Eltana, you aspire towards values of staff who are "capable, curious, communicative and caring." The service you delivered to me today wouldn't have even cut it in a rural McDonald's. From other Yelp reviews here, it sounds like this an ongoing problem for you. Today, I went to Eltana to buy a single bagel to snack on, on the way to an appointment. I had about 8 minutes. There was no one ahead of me in line. The staff member at the counter barely acknowledged my entry, and kept working on the sandwiches he was making, ignoring me. Several minutes later, I ask one of the numerous other staff members who came out, "What do I do to buy a bagel? Am I just waiting for this guy to finish making sandwiches?" They explain that, yes, I just needed to wait for him. (aka: they couldn't sell me a bagel, either). Yet more minutes later, I realize I'm going to be late for my appointment. I tell the employee I have to leave for my appointment, and can't wait any longer. He's literally just like, "Okay". I walk out. Remedial customer service: #1: Your employee needs to tell the customer how long they'll be waiting upfront. If there's no line, people expect relatively prompt service. #2: When it was clear that I needed a quick transaction and didn't have 8 minutes to wait, you should have had a team members stop what they were doing and make the transaction happen -- or let me know from the start, so I'm not standing around for nothing. #3: When a customer is literally walking out because they can't wait any longer - the last thing your employee should be saying is "okay" and let the customer walk. As a small business owner myself, if I didn't have the time to process a payment, I would literally even be handing the person a free bagel as an act of service recovery. I've spent a good amount of money at Eltana over the years, but I won't be spending any more. read more

It's no Murray's Bagels in NY, but I truly thing that Seattle bagels are just completely different than NY and that's ok!! I've learned to love them, especially Eltana. Smaller bagels (which makes you feel less guilty for eating 2!) and delicious spreads. I'd be hard pressed to give you my favorite, but I do have a soft spot for the Lox Spread. They also serve Shashuka, which I've had once, but it's a bummer that it's only served at certain times. read more

Eltana - Lox bagel and Honey Walnut this morning! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So I ordered a cup of soup today and I got this :( Only 2/3 full??? This place is already over priced as it is, and for them to short me on my order is beyond frustrating. They are losing a customer whom works nearby. Not recommended read more

Eltana - damn them! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

These bagels are not really to my taste. They are small, brick-like rather than chewy, and the wood-fired texture makes the sesame seeds taste burnt. And the prices are a bit steep, although perhaps that's to be expected in Seattle. I really like the space and the staff was pleasant, but I will have to continue my quest for a great bagel elsewhere! read more

So expensive for literally the smallest, most flavorless bagels I've ever eaten. I'm actually more embarrassed for them than anything else.

I went in a couple of days ago, because I was fascinated about a "wood-fired" bagel place. I have an unhealthy love for bagels. I'm super excited about this place! There aren't a lot of bells and whistles, but it's a totally comfortable place to camp out, with yummy bagels. I can't ask for much more. Try the salt bagel with honey-almond cream cheese. It was worth the walk in the rain for. Ps, no high chairs for babies at the moment, but they should be arriving soon. My 1.5 year old kiddo liked the food a LOT. that's sayin something. read more

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i really really wanted to like this place but was thoroughly disappointed with the $12 lox bagel that i left with. two stars for ingredients that tasted like they were of a decent quality. but there's not much else going for it imo. for $12 i was not expecting such a small bagel and for them to skimp on the lox to such an extent. on the other hand, there was, however, a comical abundance of cream cheese, constituting perhaps 80% of the bagel sandwich's interior. and the sandwich as a whole was ridiculously salty, probably from the capers and the everything bagel itself. disappointing taste, even more disappointing once price and quantity were factored in :( read more

Really want to give them more stars, but I can't. Pros: flavorful bagels, great spreads. Cons: overpriced, and consistently terrible service. The bagels are on the small side, but they really are tasty, and some of the best I've had. That said, $4.50 for a small bagel and spread?!! The service is terrible. Multiple occasions where they have messed up an order, or put the equivalent of a tablespoon of spread on the bagel. I've yet to encounter a worker that seems to actually want to be there. I used to go every week, but have now resigned to going every 2-3 months. read more