First of all I'm rating this as "bagels outside of NY" - I've gone to a lot of places to try bagels in Seattle for three years since I moved out of NYC. My conclusion is that no bagel shop outside of the city does NY bagels. They're just a different kind of bread. With that being said, Hey Bagel has very good bread. It has a nice crusty outer layer but it is fluffy on the inside. It's not just fluffy but it has a very fine-grained texture which I like a lot. Now, what I don't really enjoy is that the bread is sourdough. I started to enjoy sourdough somewhat in the recent years, but they are still not my first choice of bread. Maybe the bread here has a great texture because it's sourdough. But sourdough bagel feels a little off to me. The cream cheese you eat bagel with is already a bit sour, so you don't want any more sourness, in my opinion. The taste of sourdough also distracts me from enjoying the bread fully (I recognize this is probably just my pet peeve and doesn't bother other people, though). Also the bread being sourdough makes the bread less compatible with the sweet cream cheese they offer here. I also want to point out that rip and dip is not what majority of bagel shop in NYC offers. A lot of the bagel shops in the city offer bagels sliced, toasted, and sandwiches with different stuff in them. So the staff here should stop telling people that how they serve the bagel here is how they do it in NY, because they are wrong. read more

Small fresh bagel spot near the university in a mall. Line wasn't too long on a Monday around 9:30, but I have heard lines can get pretty long at peak times and weekends. You stand in line, order and take away. No seating, but the mall has tables outside to go and sit and enjoy. There were 4 or 5 flavors to choose from. I chose a garlic bagel with scallion smear. It was fresh and chewy and yummy. My son said he has hit it just right at times when they are still warm, and then they are out of this world. Mine still wasn't warm on this day, but was still really good. Only regret is I didn't buy a second one to eat later read more

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NEW YORK BAGLES! Sort of. This is one of the most popular bagel places in Seattle. It's in University Village over by udub. There is a line out the door, they sell coffee, bagels and schmears. They don't toast, they don't make sandwiches or even apply the schmear for you. You pick out your schmear from the fridge. So y'a'll know I'm from NYC. Grew up on the upper west side, I know bagels as well as I know pizza. Looking for a New York Bagel in Seattle? This ain't it, but comes closer than most bagels I've had out here. You get them hot. Right out of the oven. They have a large variety. Includes very tasty garlic bagel I came to pick up a baker's dozen for a brunch the next day, I also picked up a Lox schmear. They have plastic knives there so I made myself a lox schmear bagel. The schmear was disappointing. Was it mislabeled? Where's the lox? Tasted and Looked like an herb schmear to me. . So feels like four stars. Excelsior read more

Hey Bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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One of the trendiest bagel places to come out of Seattle this year, it can get busy throughout the week. But luckily my girlfriend and I came on slower day where we only had to wait about 5 minutes in line. I wouldn't call myself a bagel-connoisseur (yet), but I really do enjoy a good bagel. Hey Bagel has some good options for bagels, including specialty bagels like the caramelised onion bagels, which was truly the best out of the three I tried! The other two were decent but nothing to hype up about. I wish my bagels were a little on the softer side, for some reason I had the expectation of pulling a steamy bagel but that's not always going to be the case. You can also order a side of schmear, but this is the type where you'd want to dig your bagel into the cup rather than get it cut open and spread for you. Very east coast (Right? I haven't been to the Northeast yet...), but this place is pretty neat overall. I think this place is pretty good, but totally overhyped by social media. It's your regular ol' everyday bagel place. read more

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Great bagel shop in the nice University Village Shopping Center next to UW. Long lines sometimes but it moves quickly enough.. What makes Hey Bagel unique is that they offer oven fresh warm bagels with a new batch coming out every 10 minutes or so all day long. And most importantly, the bagels are unusually good for being outside of NYC, with a firm outer crust that gently gives way to the tender insides with every bite. Because the bagels are so fresh, they don't toast or schmear them for you to keep the lines moving. Schmears and lox are of course for a couple bucks extra, in both single serving and tub sizes that you can apply yourself afterwards.. No biggie. I love it that the vast majority of the poppyseeds stay ON the bagel unlike some chain bagel places. Friendly service with a happy crew baking and bagging the whole time! Clean modern interior where you can see all the baking and kneading! If I ever find myself in the area again, I will definitely come back for another visit. It was well worth the drive across town for sure! read more

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I'm obsessed with this place, so much that I drive from Bothell over a few times a month. Their reheat method in the air fryer is chefs kiss when you freeze them! Perfect texture. I went today and the Zoe in Seattle cream cheese is gone! I don't really like the other flavors so I'm definitely bummed and won't make the trek as often bc of that. Please bring it back permanently!! read more

this may be hard to believe but i'm generally not one to fall for something that's been overhyped, but i will TRY it at least once. This spot is definitely not overhyped. The bagels are delish, crispy on the outside and soft/pillowy on the inside. Also nice and salty actually which I loved (just didnt realize it in the moment but i was parched afterwards lol). We ordered the garlic and everything bagels with chili crisp and spicy scallion shmear. The spicy scallion wasn't really that spicy but I do love a scallion smhear so I don't regret anything. The chili crisp had somewhat of a kick if you actually want spice. Will be back to try the bialys! Parking - garage read more

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Bagels are delicious! It's a small-ish shop and there was a small line outside when we arrived around 9ish. The wait was short and we ended up grabbing a half dozen so we had options to try. We tried: everything, garlic, plain, sea salt plus two bialys: caramelized onion & Gruyère & pepperoni pizza. Chewy and fun to dip in the cream cheese. We shared two at a table around the corner with scallion and plain cream cheese. When we walked by later in the morning, the line was three times as long. read more

Hey Bagel - Sea Salt Bagel & Scallion Cream Cheesr - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The hype is real! But fortunately, I had the luxury to go on a Tuesday 1 min before opening (7:59am) and waited no more than 5 minutes in line. I merely wanted to try the place so I just got 1 everything bagel and 1 schemer (the chili crisp). It is strongly recommended to enjoy the bagel immediately or within minutes for the best quality. There is plenty of seating outside the establishment, shared to many other businesses. The bagel was excellent - flavorful and chewy and warm. The chili crisp schmear was apparently fairly elusive so I'm glad to try it. It is so good - creamy but also has apparent notes of the chili in most bites. 2oz schmear is a generous amount for 1 bagel, so you can take the small container home to enjoy the schmear for other bagels or breads! Pricing is okay - $3.25 for just one bagel can be a bit steep and $2.50-$3 for one schmear 2oz is okay pricing for the amount and usage. However, in the context of eating out, it is one of the more affordable breakfast options. read more

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Awesome bagels that are hot and steamy inside with crisp exterior! These bagels are a part of the trend of bagel shops that encourage ripping and dipping into schmears. No slicing, spreading, or bagel sandwiches. There was a line when we arrived but it was fast moving. We got a half dozen mixed flavors. All great. The salt would have been better if it was flaked salt like the ones at Pop Up Bagels in NYC. Definitely best in Seattle area! read more

I love bagels but because of my A1C, I cannot always have them. So whenever I do eat them, they better be frickin good, otherwise I would get pretty upset haha. Luckily Hey Bagel's bagels and cream cheese were excellent. Especially the scallion cream cheese! Silly me...forgot to take photos of the food lol Ambiance is just fine for what it is. Service was good too. But who cares? Come here for the carbs and cream cheese! The prices were pretty expensive though. Even if you buy a dozen, they charge close to 3 dollars a bagel... Pretty wild... There was no line on a Friday afternoon. read more

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I loved the bagels here. I went here during the evening and tried it immediately in the store. It was still perfectly crispy. We paired our garlic bagel with the spicy scallion cream cheese and it was amazinggg. It's a must try if you're here. I thought about it the whole week and it's on my top 3 favorite spots for bagels. read more

I thought the gimmick was just that the bagels are fresh out of the oven (how could that not be yummy!) but after having tried them more than a day after they were baked, I am happy to report that they are still delicious (chewy and soft at the same time) after sitting for a while. I've tried all the NYC greats and I think Hey Bagel ranks near the top for me. I was very lucky to have been at the front of the line when they replenished each flavor, so the bagels I got were piping warm! I got almost every flavor, including two bialys, but honestly I think the classics were my favorite. The cream cheese options were great, but the textures were pretty different - the spicy scallion and plain were very smooth/creamy, whereas the chili crisp was a bit harder and flakier. Personally, I prefer the former. There was a line of about 20 people when I got there in the AM on a Sunday, but the line moved quickly, and we were at the front of the line within 30 minutes or so, though the weather was a bit grim. Service was super friendly! read more

Hey Bagel - Fresh bagels! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Hey Bagel is hands down my favorite bagel spot in the Seattle area. Their bagels are always perfect and piping hot, and the bialys are especially excellent. My favorite cream cheese is the scallion, with the lox spread coming in a close second. Everything tastes fresh and consistently well done every single time. They also have a great rewards system, which is a nice bonus for regulars. Definitely anticipate a line and plan to come early, as they do sell out for the day. The line moves efficiently, and it is absolutely worth the wait. There is plenty of parking available, which makes the experience even easier. This is more of a grab and go spot rather than a place to sit down and eat, but that honestly works in its favor. If you're serious about good bagels, Hey Bagel is a must. read more

Hey Bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very busy but organized. However, you need to know what you want before getting to the counter. The bagels are fresh , crispy and warm. Even taking them home and following the warm up instructions brings you an amazing fresh bagel! I tried most of them but the everything bagel was my favorite. Definitely will go back next time I'm in Seattle read more

Hey Bagel is UVill is a must visit for their bagels and bialis Weekends are the busiest. They run out of almost everything by 3 pm. So go really early We got the cheese and pepperoni bialis with the shmear. Their bialis are fantastic, crispy on the outside and moist chewy on the inside. Ours was piping hot on the inside. I wouldn't say the same for their shmear which imo is pretty average compared to Howdy Bagel in Tacoma No seating area. One standing table while folks in the line watch you enjoying your food. Staff is friendly. Give them a try and let the community know what you think read more

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There is always a line here at hey bagel, but if you're lucky enough, you will walk in with each basket filled with freshly made bagels right out the oven. I was lucky to walk in during my lunch hour and got myself a garlic bagel. I asked to get it toasted but the staff said they don't toast the bagels as it is always fresh every 10 mins. When I tried the bagels, I can confirm it was hot. The dough is super fresh and fluffy. Paired well with the spicy scallion smear. This is one of the best bagel spot in WA. Highly recommend to try it out! read more

Hey Bagel - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

As a Jewish individual from New York, I have authority to say that these are amazing bagels. The line can get long but it goes fast. You get a nice warm bagel and a schmear. The bagel has a New York style crumb too. read more

Hey Bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've visited this place a couple times and it delivers the same quality bagels each time. They are like New York style bagels, very thick and fluffy and have a crisp outer layer which makes them very delicious. I usually go early in the morning and there is no line and they have all a variety of bagel options and coffee. I recommend trying any of their cheese, caramelized onion, or pizza bagel. I always get the scallion cream cheese as well. The place is small so there is no seating. It is also pricier than getting bagels from the store but it's worth it every once in a while. I was surprised to hear that they don't toast your bagels, so get them early while they are fresh! read more

good coffee, good everything bagel and good scallion spread. Would come back for a snack. I really want to try the espresso spread. Reasonable prices too for uvil. My first time eating a bagel in this style read more

After trying bagels at Andrew's pop ups in 2023, we were excited to try out his store. The long lines deterred us for a while but we finally decided to check it out on a rainy day ( hoping the line wouldn't be too bad). We waited around 15 minutes in the line. We got the garlic, everything bagel and pizza bialys. All were so fresh and tasted like they were just out of the oven. They were perfectly crispy on the outside and doughy on the inside. They have lots of interesting cream cheese options. Known for their bagels, but I would definitely recommend trying their bialys too! read more

Hey Bagel - Pizza bialys - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We got a beautiful and fresh everything bagel with a side of scallion cream cheese! Our bagel was soft and fluffy which paired well by pulling apart the bagel to smear a healthy amount of cream cheese! The line went quickly and there was a counter to stand at while devouring our bagel! It was everything I would want from a bagel and I would definitely be back! read more

Hey Bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A really good bagel, but honestly wouldn't wait an hour again for it. We came right around the time it was gaining popularity, and the line outside was ridiculously long. They are constantly making the bagels fresh which is really nice, and you can definitely taste the difference. Once inside you can see the entire operation, and they have a few baskets in the front with the different bagel flavors. I found it interesting that the size varied so much, and wondered if they still served the really tiny ones. I got the everything bagel which was quite a unique version of it but I did really enjoy the balance of toppings. The bits of salt spread throughout enhanced it even more. The crust was nice and tough, while the inside was soft - exactly how a bagel should be. If there wasn't a wait I'd come back, but probably wouldn't line up again. However, it's worth trying! read more

Hey Bagel - Everything bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We recently visited Hey Bagel located at U Village. It's a weekday and found a line outside to enter but moving quite fast. We got 1/2 dozen freshly baked bagels and tried a bialy - cheese jalapeño. The bialy was so soft and very tasty. Really good. Have yet to try the bagels. read more

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This place has been getting lots of hype so I went by with a friend after an early morning run on Friday. It was slightly raining and around 8 so we figured it would be slow - wrong. There were still 20-30 people ahead of us. We waited about 30 minutes and during that time I saw many customers leaving with 2,3, or even 4 dozen. This really raised my expectations! We got in and the first thing I noticed was that the prices were pretty high IMO but maybe it could be that I am out of touch with the typical bagel pricing and if so I'll own that! I had trouble determining what to order - I wanted bagels (plural) and schmear but they were out of many flavors. I made a game-time decision and went with the 3 bagel (sesame, sea salt, garlic) + 8oz schmear (scallion, all other flavors were out ) for $18(!). Baker's Dozen is ~$36. The taste was good. I did enjoy the "rip-n-dip" experience that they recommend. The bagels did seem to be pretty tough to rip without making a mess of the seesame seeds etc everywhere. I wish they had the spicy scallion cream cheese in stock but I'll look for it next time. I'd come back if passing by but wouldn't wait 30+ minutes. read more

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Came here on a Thursday morning with no long. Happy that there wasn't a line cuz no bagels are worth a 45 minute wait in my opinion. Overall pretty nice place with good selection of different bagels and various c cream cheese dips. I don't have high standards for bagels so pretty much all bagels taste the same to me but this was a good bagel and I really liked the spicy scallion cream cheese dip. Wolf like to try out their other dips as well! However I do think these bagels are a bit on the pricy side for what you are only getting. read more

Hey Bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I got the garlic bagel and the garlic on the bagel was very burnt and made it inedible. The scallion cream cheese was amazing though.

Pros: very yummy bagel and bialy. The store is really lively and busy. Staff is efficient and friendly. Mr. Rubinstein and seven staff works non stop and everyone has a smile on their face Cons: small store, line can easily go out to the door, eat in space is very limited. read more

Best bagel I've had since moving to Seattle from NYC. The outer shell and inner dough check all the boxes for what makes a great bagel. Their pizza bialys are also delicious!! My only plea (which I understand if not honored cuz of the concept) is if there's a possibility of breakfast sandwiches being introduced in the future. I really miss getting a BEC and understand it's a regional thing, but man would those ingredients sit perfectly on these bagels. I personally don't like cream cheese hence why I ask haha. However, I can totally eat bagels on their own, so I will definitely be coming back anyways! read more

Very good bagels. Got some plain, some sesame, and some everything. The everything bagels were the favorites. Very good schmears. Got some plain and some spicy scallion. Fine service. Nowhere to eat. Took it to a table outside at the U-Village. read more

I don't get it. I know the lines and people love this bagel but I found it to be average. I got the Everything, Sesame, and Cheese Bialy. They were all tasty and good but not the best. I like my bagel dough very chewy, a little dense with a pull, and soft inside; with little crisp on the outside. This bagel felt a bit too fluffy and bread like, like many of the bagels in Seattle. The Chili Crisp and Spicy Scallion smears were also good but nothing crazy. The names were more exciting and clever than the smear itself. I might have a high bar because I love bagels! I've been eating them when it was a craze and we had Spot Bagels in Seattle before the Atkins diet all killed the bagel shops. I'm so happy so many are coming back. I try each new bagel place by first eating the bagel plain, not toasted, and without any cream cheese to really try the flavor and texture. My go to bagels are usually Everything, love a Cinnamon and Raisin if they have on the menu, or anything special. I love a garlic cream cheese or anything spicy. I'm gonna review each bagel places in Seattle and other cities to really track the differences. read more

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There's nothing really wrong with these bagels, but they don't quite measure up to some others I've tried. The line can also be a bit of a hassle unless you show up during an off time on a weekday. Service is fine, but keep in mind they only offer the rip and dip. read more

Hey Bagel - Everything bagel, sesame bagel, cream cheeses - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I'm not a bagel connoisseur, but these were pretty good!! My friends and I arrived on a Sunday at ~10:30 and there was a line going through the village center. The line went pretty quick, and we got our bagels ~45 minutes later. So not too bad of a wait The experience inside is definitely quite chaotic. It's counter service, with multiple workers available to take your bagel order. By the time we were ordering, they had run out of a lot of the shmears and the limited bagel flavor :c I understand running out of the limited bagel, but the shmear? That's sad. We ended up getting 3 different bagels and 3 different shmears to share. The bagels were all nice and hot. Crunchy on the out side, soft and pillowy on the inside. Easy to pull apart as well. The shmear was light and creamy. I especially enjoyed the scallion ones, but the plain one is definitely unique and delicious too. Overall, not bad! I would not wait 45 minutes for this again though haha and them running out of so many things so early in the day isn't great. read more

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One of the best things I have ever eaten. Also the staff is lovely and it's smells phenomenal in there.

Pretty good - not quite great - bagels; when they're warm they're far better than they are at room temp. We experienced this first hand with the sesame (room temp) and the Everything (warm). The sesame wasn't fired enough on the outside for my liking (I live for a toasted seed!) - the pics reveal the somewhat-anemic color - but it was nice enough. The Everything was a little darker/more baked = better. Plus: it was warm (and warm bread is always better, in my book). Schmear selection was great - they have fun flavors like chili crisp, but I'm a purist (mmm scallion all day). Next time I'm there I will inquire as to which bagels are hot/warm, and order those. For today, it seemed important to set the benchmark (sesame is my usual go-to for a fresh bagel). Last but not least: there was no line at 10:00 on a weekday, and plenty of selection, so it seems like they've worked out some of the opening month kinks. What a welcome addition to U Village. read more

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Went on a weekday around 10 AM and almost no line! As we walked in, they were constantly pouring out freshly baked bagels. I knew this place bakes fresh bagels but I was worried I would go at a time when the bagels are all cooled down, especially given the line wasn't long. I didn't know they are constantly refilling hot fresh bagels, so everything I got was super hot! We got everything bagel, garlic bagel, onion bialys, and Fresno chili bialys with a couple of cream cheese. Everything was piping hot - the bagels had a really nice crunch but not too tough interior. Everything bagel was perfectly seasoned and I really liked the garlic one - wasn't too overpowering with garlic. I liked the bagels more than the bialys here, and out of the cream cheeses, spicy scallion was my favorite! I'll definitely be a regular here. I would put this place among the top bagel shops in Seattle along with Backyard bagel. read more

Hey Bagel - Fresno chili bialys - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Finally had the chance to try this place after all the hype. We went on a Sunday morning around 11:45 and waited about 50 minutes for our order. Fortunately, we got the freshest and hottest bagels possible, straight out of the oven. We ordered one garlic and one everything bagel, and both were amazing--crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. If I had to choose, I'd go with the everything bagel. The spicy scallion cream cheese was also great. I'm glad they offered a 2 oz option, unlike other places that only offer 8 oz. Overall, I agree that this might be one of the best bagels in Seattle. PS: Be prepared to wait in line if you're planning to go on the weekend! read more

Hey Bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've never had a fresh bagel before now and it was completely different to any bagel I've ever had! The contrast of the crisp crusty exterior to the pillowy soft but dense interior was amazing. The warm bagel dipped into the cold tangy cream cheese was delicious and turned me from bagel indifferent to a bagel lover! Even better than the bagels were the bialys. They had pizza bialys when we went which took all the great things about their bagels and added fresh tomato sauce, melty cheese, and rich pepperoni. They were really well seasoned with all the toppings and so good I didn't even need cream cheese. The one downside of this place is the long waits and that they run out of things pretty quickly. Make sure you don't have any plans because you could be waiting up to an hour in line (we did). By the time we got up to order, they also ran out of all flavors of cream cheese except for scallion and spicy scallion, which were still very good. read more

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This is worth the wait, worth the hype, worth a try! I went on a Tuesday morning around 10am and there was no line at all. The bagels are of course so fresh, fluffy, soft and oh so flavorful. It is truly the best bagel in all of the Seattle area. The location is even better because you can shop around, parking is big and lots of options. This mall is great for the entire family. The bagel shop is small and you know what you're going in for and get out. It's great they offer different size options for the shmear. The service is super fast as they move you quickly down the line. Everything is so efficient in here. read more

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Love the scallion cream cheese spread and garlic bagel combo. Hot and fresh bagels can't be beat! I love chili crisp oil but for whatever reason their version of the spread was a bit bitter read more