This is just for the bagels. The good Parking is plentiful and easy in and out. The bagels were…read morepretty good you can tell they were prepared in the traditional boiled manner that results in the chewy outside texture. And they offer just enough Schmear as an extra and will toast it for you. It is a quaint place that offers a place to hang out for a while. The staff was cordial not overly friendly and seemed really focused on the tasks at hand. I would have liked to have had a better breakfast bagel sandwich selection as that is what I was looking for but most of the offerings were on toasted bread.

I still like this place and have even gotten "real food" there…read more Pros: Staff are friendly! They nicely ground the bag of (overpriced) coffee I bought with zero complaints. The breakfast sandwiches and BLT are decently executed, but I'm REALLY not a fan of their bagels. Their bread (particularly the baguette) is fantastic, though. Note: it sells out quickly. You can still pick up your to-go order without having to deal with people. They now have a cute bookshop inside. They make their own cream cheese! Cons: If I'm paying $1.50 for an avocado add on, PLEASE don't let it be oxidized and brown and gross. This makes me sad. Parking is still a nightmare. See above about the bagels. I'm prepared for the hate I'm about to get, but I prefer Bruegger's...which is sad, as I'm sure they're produced and come in frozen. Prices have gone up, but that's to be expected. I would love, however, the option to not add on a side for less moolah. I don't want their straight from the bag chips, random baby carrots, or (somewhat icky) fruit. Depending on the timing, you may be able to get a seat. Or you may be fighting a soccer mom with 4 screaming toddlers just to pick up a to go order. Still a fan, but know what you're getting.

First time and we loved it, even bought some to take back home with us, great atmosphere we will…read morereturn when visiting Alabama!

Music City Bagels is a cafe with breakfast sandwiches, lunch, smoothies, coffee, tea and a few…read moredesserts. The food is okay. I had the steak, egg & cheese on red pepper and mozzarella bagel. The sandwich was filling without making you feel stuffed. The bagel itself is delicious. The steak and eggs could have used a little seasoning. Service - The food came out fairly quickly and the cashier was nice. Atmosphere - There are a few tables available for dine in. The walls are lined with records, as the decor is music themed. I dropped a couple of stars for the Fox News propoganda on the TV disturbing my peace. Would be better to show a more neutral station since this is a place of business, or better yet just play music instead since the cafe is music-themed. I meant, it's in the title!

Delicious! Quaint place with friendly staff. Worth the wait for my turkey egg and cheese on an…read moreAsiago cheese bagel! Yummm!

Bagel was good! Took 10 mins to take our order. They clearly had some to go orders that they were…read morefilling, but there was no one else in the store, so I was surprised we weren't at least greeted. The place was pretty dirty. Hairs on the counter, no clean tables, etc. Wanted to love it, wouldn't avoid it, but wouldn't be my first choice for another bagel!

Food first, thoughts after... My all time favorite bagel…read moreplace. This is in constant routine and I am so glad there are multiple locations to enjoy the bagels. I always get egg and cheese. My husband loves the nova lox and when he orders he gets it with strawberry cream cheese. Spacious location with indoor and outdoor seating. Downtown parking vibes.

The costumer service here was truly awful. Almost every person I had interacted with was rude and…read moredismissive. People genuinely got offended when I asked a basic question. On top of that it was 4 dollars for lukewarm coffee that tasted like water. Hairnets or hats definitely needed to be worn as well. While I do think this is one of the only decent places to get bagels in Birmingham, there are some adjustments that need to he made to make the place more customer friendly.

I was very disappointed in my experience today attempting to get food at the bagel Meister. I…read morestopped in because I was gonna grab some bagels and I like to look at there dessert boxes that they have that is usually a deal on a couple different pastries. I walked into the store I wasn't greeted, but I walked into the counter. I looked at the pastries and still no one said anything to me. I looked up to see the two people behind the counter scrolling on their phones, and I could see a shot into. I guess their kitchen area behind the counter where that person was also scrolling on their phone. In my mind that is terrible customer service. The fact that they didn't greet me or asked me what I wanted as I stood there was so rude. But they didn't even realize I was there probably because everybody was scrolling on their phone. Very disappointed. And it wasn't like there was a lot of people inside. There was a small group of three people that look like they may have been waiting on food. Makes me question customer service with businesses nowadays. I left without getting anything.

My food was delicious! Services was great. We had a group of six and everyone loved what they…read moreordered. I have many things I would like to try so I will go back soon!!

I got a dozen bagels for $30, which I think is pretty expensive (more than places in NYC and other…read moremajor cities), especially for what it was. I got plain (3/5), pretzel (4/5), tomato basil with asiago (3.5/5), everything (3.5/5), blueberry (3.5/5), sesame (3.5/5), cinnamon (3/5), cranberry (3/5), and chocolate chip (4/5), with some repeats. All the bagels were really soft and chewy, too much so for me. The service was good, and the staff are friendly (4.5/5). The interior of the restaurant is well decorated and seems like a good spot to meet up (4/5)!

This place has potential but unfortunately they continue to fall short from the few times we've…read moretried to give them a chance. My kind recommendation from a local that wants y'all to grow and succeed - invest in technology and staff training immediately. We went on a few days that was crowded and busy. This coffee and bagel shop doesn't have true competition around, so for local patrons the options are limited. By the time we got to the counter after standing in a long line, the staff had run out of printer paper to take our order. So the team decided to handwrite our order (which then led to us receiving an incorrect order on top of a long wait) Now the food itself I give it a 4/5 (this is the potential part) As for the staff & ambiance/ atmosphere: 1/5 The staff was kind but they did not have the tools to be set up for success. To the management, stop making your staff look bad. We want to support and see yall flourish so please invest in their training and better pos technology to streamline the bottleneck at the counter. Also, better coffee options wouldn't hurt. Kind regards.

What's not to love? They have beer. They have tacos. They have breakfast sandwiches. They have free…read moreparking. Service tended to be on the slower side, but overall still a great experience .

I ordered a hot chicken sandwich on a plain bagel with the Russian dressing on the side. It was so…read moretasty. I could only eat half! The dirty child was done very well and not under spiced as some places are. It comes sweetened. The service was fantastic -music was a tad bit loud but will definitely be back.

Let's start off with ample and free parking always somewhere to sit tables are always clean and…read moretidy stations for utensils and drinks are always filled and clean. Everything and anything I order is always made with perfection and every time greeted with a smile and a thank you. These folks are one of the hardest working people I see and I'll keep coming back for the excellent bagels and customer service so hurry up and come get your order.

Einstein Bros Bagels is my favorite fast breakfast place. Fresh bagels, real "on site" cracked…read moreeggs, and a nice selection of delicious schmears. I don't get to them to often because they're pretty spread out in my area. So when I was recently able to check into one and seen they had a new autumn sandwich, I was very excited to try it. You owe it to yourself to give the OKTOBERFEST EGG SANDWICH a try. Fresh-Cracked Eggs, (single or double) Ham, Bacon, Swiss, topped with Beer Cheese Smear and a drizzle of Mustard on a Pretzel Bagel. I felt a need for a tall cold beer to go with it. If this doesn't say "Welcome Oktoberfest" I don't know what does. Lol. Great coffee and very creative selection of bagel sandwiches make it a "top of your bookmark list" place to try.

I went here for lunch and ordered a turkey sandwich. I received my sandwich and immediately noticed…read morea hair in my sandwich (as pictured). I went back inside and they seemed annoyed that I had come back. They also seemed annoyed in general when I had ordered. I tried my best to be polite because I know these things happen and they can't control everything. They did remake my sandwich, but I'm not sure if I'll be coming back here.

First time trying Soho bagel great experience delicious food wonderful service will definitely be…read moreback often

Service is 10 out of 10. And so is the sourdough bread. We've had croissants here twice now flavors…read moreare interesting and delicious. The croissants have tasted dry both times as if they are a few days old, if you bring it home and put it in the microwave for 10 seconds it tastes better, but not what I would expect from a bakery Over all the facilities look clean and well kept, the people who run the bakery are passionate & it had a good ambience!

We walked into the cozy shop on a Saturday morning and were immediately greeted by the friendly…read moreworker. She patiently and honestly answered our questions about the best products to try. Good thing, too. We were about to try a few things that she steered us clear of. We ended up ordering: Cheesy bagel with cream cheese Everything bagel Chocolate croissant Ham and cheese danish Pumpkin chocolate almond croissant 2 iced coffees Some notes: -She heated up all of the items for us, which was tasty and delicious. -Coffee was good. Oat milk or half and half were available. -No plastic knives for the cream cheese. We used wooden coffee stirrers which was fine but clumsy to navigate. -Not sure why reviews are so bad for bagels because they were fluffy with just the right amount of chew (close to NY style). I will say that after it being toasted, the bagel was not soft enough the day after to eat. But day-of, it was great. -Small seating area typical of little cafes. A few outdoor tables as well. -Very friendly service. Accommodating and welcoming to our child circus -the cheesy bagel isn't the typical Asiago most places carry, but an actual cheddar blend. Yummy.