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Have A Bagel

4.0 (157 reviews)
InexpensiveBagels, Cafes
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Updated 3 months ago

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Katie C.

I love this place. Right down the street from my apartment and I know I'm the luckiest. Bagels are to die for, best coffe around. Lovely staff! Bagels amazing cream cheese to bagel ratio

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Shoshana R.

I happened to venture to BK twice this holiday weekend. On Sunday morning I found myself crossing the Williamsburg bridge on a very empty stomach. As I made the left I approached a red light and happened to see a very bustling shop with tons of foot traffic in and out. Just so happened to be an available parking spot right in front. I merged right, parked and ventured inside. This place was so busy, the regulars were familiar with the routine, the newbie (me) quickly adapted. I found the order counter, briefly read the menu board as I placed my order, grabbed a drink and headed to the payment counter. I paid and waited for my order to be called. Extremely busy but efficient, the staff was very friendly, they could tell I just strolled in. A small store, think bodega, where you can grab and go. However, on a nice day you can sit right out front on some tree wrapped benches. Once my order was called I headed back to the car. I had a piping hot Everything Egg Bagel with scrambled eggs, honey turkey & tomatoes and a Natalie's Tangerine Juice. Extremely filling, it definitely hit the spot and helped to fuel my very long day. I would definitely return whenever I am exiting off the bridge on an empty stomach. Just A Note: Parking does not seem like it will be easily accessible on a regular basis (ie: week days / morning rush hour)

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Xiomara C.

Delicious and soft thick bagels. I only ever order bagels from here and some small sample cream cheese spreads at times. I've gotten the strawberry spread and vegetable spread. By far so good and delicious on a nice toasted bagel. I have a big household and their bagels hold with softness and freshness for days at a time. I don't even have to refrigerate them to maintain freshness. I just put them in a brown bag and close it. I've eaten 3-4 day old bagels that still had super soft texture to it. My favorite bagel is the egg bagel. I've gotten so many varieties of bagels it's truly hard to choose which is best. I highly recommend.

Emily G.

Was visiting a friend in Williamsburg and was craving a lox bagel on a Sunday morning at 9am. You'd be surprised by how many businesses open late on Sundays but thankfully this place was open. So glad to have found this place because the bagel hit the spot so well- cream cheese, lox, tomato, onions. Mhmmm nothing starts the day off better than eating this and enjoying the view from Domino Park. They took my order, worked on it, and handed me a copy of the receipt to pay at the other counter. I think it's a good system prep and payment is separated, makes it super efficient.

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Sam A.

I'd give Have-a-Bagel a 3.5! Pros: -Massive bagels. I have not had many small bagels in NY, but these were even bigger than I'm used to! -Quick service. I placed my order for pickup as I was a couple minutes walking distance away. By the time I got to Have-a-Bagel, my order was ready. Granted, I didn't get the bagel toasted. But still, I was impressed! -Classic bagel shop feel. I like when there are no frills, not trying to be trendy, etc. Also, the tomato and onion toppings were free, which is something to appreciate when some bagel shops charge you. Cons: -Hard to find any lox in the lox spread. This was specific to my order -- I got lox spread on a whole wheat everything bagel, but I could barely find the bits of lox. -Prices. I was planning to get a lox sandwich, but after seeing the prices, I opted for the spread. Overall, I'd come here again and probably just get scallion cream cheese instead. I really liked the bagel itself and hope to find the perfect order in the future.

Original lox bagel

Shit was gas. I stayed at a hotel near by and got it for breakfast two days in a row. I got the original lox bagel both times. Was $19 though

Egg Everything with Cream Cheese
Mike M.

How have I not heard of Have-A-Bagel?! Hands down this place has THE BEST bagels in Brooklyn. Change my mind. I stopped in today and got my usual which was an egg everything with cream cheese and a small coffee. The bagel had that perfect crust which makes or breaks a bagel for me. Light crisp on the crust but won't cut up your mouth. Inside nice and carry and overall tasted great. Not cheap on the seeds or schmear either. The coffee was also a pretty good and better than some other bagel stores mud that they call coffee. They brew Brooklyn Roasting Company coffee which was my first time trying that brand. Will definitely look into trying more from that roaster. Tight little place but clean and the workers seem alright. EAT HERE!

Lox Sandwich
Jessica W.

Great bagel spot in Brooklyn! We got a lox sandwich on an everything bagel which came with lox, capers, cream cheese, onions and tomatoes. The bagel was super soft and chewy while the filling was the perfect ratio and tasted like it was very high quality. Would definitely come again!

Bagel with Bacon Scallion Cream Cheese
Sophia R.

I will always go out of my way to get a bagel from this place. I went and ordered a coffee and bagel for a quick breakfast, and boy did they deliver. It's pretty simple- walk in and order what you want. They get what you need out to you in no time. I will definitely be back here next time I am in the Williamsburg area!

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Disgusting, inedible sandwiches. Poor quality ingredients, just bad all around. Will never order from this place again

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Quick, affordable and delicious. I love going here on weekends for a bagel. Staff are always nice.

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I order from here constantly. Maybe too much lol. Always a good choice. I add Chipotle mayo to like... everything!

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I really only have one thing to say. This place kicks Bagelsmith's little over-priced, crusty butt.

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Fresh bagels. Have tried the everything, plain, and egg everything. Also liked bagel & lox sandwiches.

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Excellent fresh bagels. Mmmm. Most of the smears are delicious too. Convenient location. Friendly staff

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I typically come in here only when I'm the area. The establishment is always clean and opens early…read moream 5am which is a such a plus if you work extremely early in the morning. As far as the customer service goes I wish it was a bit better. The staff aren't the most pleasant. No good morning no acknowledgement of comprehending what you order they just walk away and start the order. Which is why I double check always. I do notice they speak more pleasantly to other customers that come in. Not sure if it's a culture thing or could they be discriminatory but it's a bit unsettling. Food: 3.8/5 I only order the poppy seed bagel and that's pretty tasty. Not to doughy although I do have them take out a good portion of the bread because I like it to be extremely thin. Service: 3 /5 Service needs major improvements , language barriers are also a major factor to consider as they do speak Spanish and their primary language. Ambiance: 3/5 Standard & basic bagel shop set up. Standing & waiting area is basic they have counter tops should you want to stand inside and eat nothing fancy. They do have a wide variety of drinks to choose from and coffee and tea.

Delicious fresh bagels and sandwiches. Love the different…read moreoptions of cream cheese flavors it give your bagel the extra kick. What's a Good Morning without a Good breakfast. Service was excellent. I went early so it wasn't pack. I got to stand and eat my delicious warm bagel with cream cheese.

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Always came for bagels and bagel sandwiches and never been disappointed. Yes we know that. But I…read morewanted to drop a special review for their Pastrami on Rye. It is masterfully crafted, season, layered to perfection. I want to make sure it is not over looked as I think this is a must have at least once.

At the end of a short stay in Manhattan, we took the boys across the bridge to try Shelsky's of…read moreBrooklyn. We wanted to try something different after having explored so many of the typical places in Manhattan and Shelsky's came highly recommended While I was expecting a long wait on a Saturday mid-morning, I was pleasantly surprised to find the establishment with only a few in line before us. Now, I was desperately seeking a very simple belly lox with schmear, but much to my dismay, they didn't have any more belly lox. I was heartbroken and had to figure out a plan B While I pondered, the family quickly ordered a Peter Shelsky, a Great Gatsby, and a Fancy Pants. I crumbled in my panic and jumped in with another Peter Shelsky. We also tried a small amount of whitefish salad and a beet/thyme salad The service was quick and we were able to grab two of the three small tables at the front to enjoy our fare. Soon we were digging in and from the immediate silence, I could tell everyone was enjoying their choices. The bagels were on the smaller side, denser with a firm crust. We did enjoy the bagels, but I could see how someone not familiar with this style may find them too "cardboard-y" I have to say, the pickled herring on the Peter Shelsky was fantastic, but was way too overpowering for the nova and sable. I actually regretted my choice and would order something more sunken next time. (Or get to the store earlier to beat the rush for the darn belly lox!) The beet salad was quite a nice balance to for the bagels adding a bit of brightness. The whitefish salad was solid - a hint of smoke and a creamy puree. Some who prefer a chunkier whitefish salad might find this less than satisfactory, but the flavors were great A cure store, friendly and patient staff, a great first exposure to Brooklyn for the boys. We'll be back (and we want belly lox!!)

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I was in the neighborhood looking for a bagel place to eat and a nice person recommended this spot…read more So I went there to try them out. It's a pretty spacious bagel spot with ample seating menu's with pricing for all items they sell which is helpful. Food: 3/5 I ordered a jalapeño bagel with turkey bacon, and scrambled eggs. The bagel was okay nothing to rave about your standard bagel. Nothing to make me fave about it. The texture was chewy and a bit doughy if you like your bagels that texture this may be the spot for you. Overall my bagel was about 10-12$ I believe. They charge extra for a rainbow bagel and other specialty bagels like jalapeño. Which is pretty expensive so make sure you're aware of that. Service: 3/5 The customer service was mediocre. The guy at the front wasn't the most pleasant. Very much get you in an out top of place. They weren't rude but not the most cheerful I'd say. Ambiance: 3/5 standers bagel shop nothing really impressive or spectacular. I will say when in the area due to the lack of places to eat that make REAL food. I have come back here and the bagels have been decent. Would like the staff to be more pleasant.

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