Awesome little place on Park Ave. great tasting bagels,…read moresome pre-made sandwiches which were still pretty amazing. Coffee is ok, but I'm going there for the bagels, adding the coffee. Super friendly staff and just a chill vibe to grab & go, or sit outside and enjoy people watching.

Really great vibes for a corner shop. Super nice service. I do take issue that the breakfast bagels…read moreare pre-made. The steam and become soft instead of toasty. The sausage is really good. We also were told we were getting one with bacon and it was missing. The package even said it was only egg and cheese but our receipt is ready that it is a bacon egg and cheese. So that disrupted my experience. The bagels look great and are about $3 a piece. Al this to say: i wont be going out of my way to return but will pop in if I am near by.

We were visiting Rochester and were recommended this bagel place by some friends and decided to try…read moreit out. My partner and I ordered some bagel sandwiches which were good and I loved the fire salt bagel so I also bought the seasoning. There are a lot of varieties of bagels and cream cheese flavors. It was moderately busy on a morning weekend but ordering was quick. The only con is that the bagels were small for the $6 price tag.

Still my favorite spot to go to when we're back in Rochester. Delicious, chewy bagels with amazing…read morecream cheese (we LOVED the spicy veggie). Bagels are a decent size and always very fresh.

Outstanding! The bagels are perfect NY style. I tried the whitefish salad today & it was excellent!…read moreThe service was fast and friendly. This place is a true gem. Do yourself a favor and get a cookie. Worth every calorie!

Just had a fire on 9/9 and are unsure of damage. They aren't sure when/if they will be open again…read more Their website is up to date. So sad--they have the best bagels in town and are incredibly nice.

Food was good Service was kind…read more They keep the line moving and were able to help my Gluten Free Vegan sister try some bagels after a very long time.

I visited Balsam Bagels on July 14 while visiting a friend who recently moved to the area. There…read morewas plenty of parking, the shop was clean, and the staff were very friendly. I ordered a bacon, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel with jalapeño cream cheese. Honestly, it was one of the best bagels I've ever had. The bagel was incredibly soft with a perfectly crisp toasted exterior. It was so good that I bought a dozen bagels and a container of the jalapeño cream cheese to bring home. Unfortunately, the next morning I woke up with what appeared to be food poisoning and was sick for my entire flight home. I had frozen the cream cheese overnight so it would stay cold during my trip and refrigerated it again as soon as I got home. On July 17, my partner had an everything bagel with the same cream cheese, and they became sick the following day as well. Meanwhile, my mother-in-law ate one of the plain bagels and did not experience any illness. Because of that, I suspect the cream cheese may have been the source, although I can't say for certain. I'm giving 3 stars because of the apparent foodborne illness. The customer service, cleanliness, and the taste of the food were all excellent, and I genuinely loved the bagels. I hope this was just an isolated incident, but I wanted to share my experience so the business can investigate if needed.

I was so excited to finally try Golden Harvest! I'd heard great things and was happy to find a…read moreMennonite bakery in Rochester. The bakery is also deaf-owned and ASL accessible. When I got there, the line was out the door. The line moved pretty fast and the wait for the food wasn't too long. Even though it was very busy, they had ample seating that was decently spaced-out. They also had a lot of natural light which made for a very nice environment. The baked goods selection was amazing, and I already know that I'm going to return many times to try more. I'm especially excited to try one of their soft pretzels in the future, as there isn't really a good soft pretzel place in Rochester. They also had some pies and other local goods to buy including dog treats. This time, I got a cinnamon roll, the cinnamon bun latte, and a BLT. All were delicious!

I don't really understand the hype. I went Wednesday of last week, I was there probably around…read more8:30ish. There was only one cinnamon roll and that one was a day old. They had a lot of the carrot ones. The donut case was full. I got my dad two apple fritters -he said he's had better. He also had a raspberry filled. He said it was okay. My mom had a lemon filled donut, she said it was missing the tartness that lemon has. I also got her a cinnamon apple one filled one she said it was pretty good. I had a croissant. It was very dry. I had to microwave it. It was not anything special. There was some fudge and honey. There was a big dining area. This not a place I just have to go to. I can take it or leave it. I thought there would be more breads and bakery pastries.

I love it here. It's been a while since I've been in, but I've never had a bad meal or experience…read more They are friendly, there are so many options, the food is good, and there's even a drive thru! This time I had the Tuscan - egg and cheese with roasted red peppers and your choice of meat on focaccia or a bagel - on the Italian bagel, which was an asiago bagel with Italian seasoning on top. It was so flavorful! The Italian seasoning gave it a little bit of a kick. I only wish I had added cream cheese as well, but that's personal preference. My fiancee had an egg bagel toasted with Sriracha honey cream cheese and she said unfortunately the bagel tasted like it had been hanging out with other bagel flavors, but she would still come back. I also had a cappuccino that was delicious and super reasonably priced - everything was $14! It's difficult to only buy what you're coming in for since everything is homemade and well-made at that.

These are not NYC bagels. They are small and seemed a little stale. They tasted pretty good, which…read moreis why they got one extra star, but I got a half dozen and even in zip lock bag they did not hold. I went to another bagel shop this week just to make sure I wasn't being too picky or comparing to my favorite NYC bagel place and nope. The other place was better. Don't know how this place got 4 stars. Sorry. ‍

While we have a number of good bakeries in the ROC area, Malek's does indeed stand out. Always…read morelots of great and tasty items here. Most recently tried their Sourdough bread- OMG amazing. (And I'm a sourdough snob!). The service is always helpful and the place is wonderful. I could spend hours just sitting and staring at all the treats and goodies.

The health inspection report says it all. Unfortunately I assumed from mostly positive reviews…read morethis bakery would be a decent neighborhood shop to grab a made on the premises sweet treat. A Morning muffin experience proved otherwise. Yuck. Literally tasted like one of the ingredients was bug spray! And for a few hours I literally felt sick after only consuming a small bite of it. This is what the inspection report from June of this year states: Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate ... Read more Insects, rodents present Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils. Are they kidding? With all the really outstanding pastry shops in Rochester, how can this place even afford to exist? I would like to support a local bakery, but this one is a no-go for me.

I ordered the iced tea - it was as expected. I've been before and I knew I didn't like the tiramisu…read morelatte (it's too heavy for me with the Marscapone topping), but my friend really enjoyed hers! I love the little shopping area they have in the front of the store. They have such cute duck umbrellas! I have a gluten intolerance, and there weren't that many things on the menu I could have so I decided to ask if the burrito could be made as a bowl. The woman taking my order was awesome. She went to the kitchen to ask for me, and they said yes. I'm so glad I asked, it was soooo good. The lime crema sauce was refreshing. The beans were tasty. I just really appreciated that they could accommodate my dietary concerns.

Great shop! Customer service was great. Decent line but it moved really fast. Love the breakfast…read moresandwich and the Upstate Latte was amazing. Definitely worth going on a nice fall day, outdoor seating with a fireplace is hard to beat!

I've been to Boulder many, many times, and it has hit home every time. The food and drinks are all…read moredelicious! It has the perfect vibe and seating for working or chatting with friends. Bonus points: they help promote and support local artists and businesses

I grew up in Rochester but have since moved away, and I was sad I didn't find this place sooner -…read moreor you know, when I actually lived and worked in Rochester. On a recent visit to Rochester, one of my friends and I met up at this cool location for a coffee and to catch up. There are options galore for drinks and they're so good. I loved my marshmallow latte. They have options for board games, events they host, and a small corner for small/local artists to share and sell their products. It was so interesting to explore and look around while I caught up with an old friend. Next time I'm in Rochester, I'm definitely coming back.

Really great vegan and gluten free option hidden gem in East Rochester! The latte I got was amazing…read morewith house-made syrup and the food was really good! One note is that a cookie labeled as not having nots did have cross contamination or nuts in it somehow but other than that everything was great

I ordered a custom chocolate raspberry cake and it turned out to be good. My pick up window was…read morebetween 12:45-1pm on a Sunday and I got there 15 min early assuming it would be ready. But they were extremely busy and I had to wait half and hour. The cake was satisfactory - it had a different texture on the top and bottom. The top was light but the bottom I felt was a bit dry. However, it wasn't too sweet which was great. I certainly recommend to try it out if you want a vegan cake.