The best bagels by far in area owned and operated with a friendly staff. They make the bagels fresh every day and usually around noon/11:30 they will have another round that comes out that is super fresh... you're lucky to get these. This is a small business as well that provides real bagels, not the fake dunking donuts filled with preservatives. I highly recommend trying this and then going to the lake across the street and eating the bagel there for the view. read more

I'm a Hightstown local and this is the spot! I have yet to find another bagel shop that bakes their own bagels every single morning, a wide variety of fresh bagels, fresh coffee, freshly made cream cheeses, very reasonably priced, always fast and service with a smile. Pick up your Hightstown Hot Bagels today read more

We stopped here on the way to back home to Boston. This bagel shop was incredible. You can smell the fresh bagels from the intersection. The bagels were so fluffy light and airy. They're so delicious. The service for so quick. The gentleman who's selling here was so sweet. You get the NY/NJ vibe for sure here. We had to go back and grab more bagels to go. read more

the service is quick and reliable, the bagels taste so homemade it hits the spot! The ambiance is calming. read more

Hightstown Hot Bagels - everything bagel with cream cheese, egg and bacon - Bagels Near Me - Hightstown, New Jersey

2/10 would not recommend. My brother got a bagel earlier in the day said it was not super good or flavorful we went back to try since we were in the area. They say they close at 1pm and we come in around 12:45 and the staff refuse to serve us and say they're closed. If you're closing earlier than you state maybe change the timings so people don't drive in thinking it's open. Super rude staff for a low quality product will def not be coming back read more

The owners of this establishment are very nice. #supportlocal We've been frequenting this place for years (I'm surprised I never did a review). Their bagels are good and get there early or your desired bagel may be out of stock. Every time we have family visiting from Boston, they absolutely love Hightstown Bagel. In fact, my brother-in-law ends up getting bagels here several mornings in a row, because my 12 year old niece is a huge fan. This morning, I needed a dozen bagels to drop off at a friend's whose father passed. Although, they didn't have any platters on hand, they were able to find a nice container. It made the porch drop off look so much better than brown bags. My friend and her family thought they were "yummy" and wanted to know where I purchased them. Thank you Hightstown Hot Bagel for more happy customers!! read more

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best bagels in the country. best cream cheese. everything is fresh and consistent. in and out quickly.

This used to be my bagel place of choice but I go elsewhere now. The bagels are average, not bad but not great. I also feel like their bagels are kind of small in comparison to other bagel places. Recently I had to head that way in the late morning. They had like 4 bagels left at 10:30 am -- thankfully I got one of the last! I ordered a bacon, egg and cheese on a sesame bagel with salt pepper and ketchup and it was not good unfortunately. The bacon was fatty and the sandwich didn't seem like it had a lot of egg and barely any ketchup. I paid about $4.50 for it and it just wasn't worth it. However, the staff is always pleasant. I'm sure I'll be back out of convenience, but it's not my first choice in town. read more

Hightstown Hot Bagels - Bacon egg and cheese on a sesame bagel, ehh. Not the best I've had. - Bagels Near Me - Hightstown, New Jersey

They got to change name Bagels were cold maybe hot a week ago Efficient staff strange colored cheese First time in area Visited based on reviews Must be family members read more

The owner is so friendly, bagels are fresh, coffee is fantastic. Breakfast sandwiches are a can't miss. I grab a bacon and egg on a sesame bagel on my way to work every Friday! read more

Wait I never posted a review about this place??? Ok, let's do it! Get this stuff out of the way: - The place is "gently-worn" (to say the least!) - The sandwich menu board hasn't been updated since the late 80's/early 90's (ie- they have sandwiches listed as "The Dolly Parton" and "The Tom Selleck", haha!!!!) - No seating (less a couple of random bar stools), so that means no bathroom either! - Frustrating as they always seem to be "out" of bagels all the time! So why the 4 stars? - Well if you can get past what I mentioned above (which maybe a big ask for many of you), I find that these are the better/best bagels in the Mercer County area (crispy on the outside, soft on the inside) read more

I got lox and scallion cream cheese on a bagel and it really hit the spot. Everything tasted super fresh and the people were so nice. Really affordable, would go again I've never felt the need to wipe the excess schmear of cream cheese off of the paper but I did and it was totally worth it!!! read more

Good bagels very light!! Wish I got there sooner though...selection was scarce! next time getting there earlier... read more

They start boiling bagels early so get make sure you are an early riser. It's a small old fashioned bagel shop. Not a sit down restaurant, but a great grab and go place. Love the salt bagels. read more

They have the BEST chocolate milk, per my 6&8 yr old Niece and nephew... lol Seriously I LOVE their bagels, so much that I transported a dozen back to Arizona with me! read more

Hightstown Hot Bagels - Egg bagel with Nova Scotia lox, lettuce, tomato and scallion cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - Hightstown, New Jersey

Bagels are standard but their quality isn't the best. Decided to change it up and go with hightstown bagels, I had used to go here every weekend but then we changed it up with a different bagel place. The quality of the bagels were just ok, they were usually a little harder than normal and didn't have as many types as other places would. I got the everything bagel with lox and cream cheese. First off they were very generous with the lox which I appreciated ! The bagel was ok, it was a little harder than expected like the type that could cut the roof of your mouth. As well as the everything was heavier on the garlic to the point where if I closed my eyes I'd think it was primarily a garlic bagel. For bagel places this place isn't bad definitely if convenient a great place to go to! read more

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The bagels here are alright at best. I got a bagel with cream cheese and a bagel with peanut butter and it cost me $6. There was barely any cream cheese/peanut butter on them, and they were out of blueberry bagels by 10am. The only reason for the 2nd star is because they accept credit cards, which is nice. read more

Hightstown Hot Bagels - Cinnamon raisin bagel with peanut butter - Bagels Near Me - Hightstown, New Jersey

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Wife got 2 BEC, one with ketchup and one without, on everything bagels. They both got ketchup, so they both became mine. The first one I ate was pale like it wasn't baked long enough, and soft. The bacon quality was poor, rubbery and chewy, and there was hardly any everything seasoning on the bagel. Basically, this sandwich sucked. The other one looks a bit better color wise, but I don't have high hopes that somehow the bacon is better in that one. Not sure why the rating is so high here. Not a fan. read more

These bagels are perfect! Crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside and toasted to perfection. I called ahead to make sure they accepted credit cards (they do) and that there's no minimum (there isn't). My best friend is allergic to eggs so I stuck with the basic bagels with cream cheese and couldn't be happier. The service was fine and I was out the door fast. Since I'm local, I'll be back read more

Hightstown Hot Bagels - Blueberry bagel with strawberry cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - Hightstown, New Jersey

A local favorite for sure for the BEST bagels in town. The staff always works hard, is friendly, and the bagels are consistent every time. Only reason I am giving 4 stars is because often times they are out of stock on some flavors, and would suggest 2 differing lines: 1 for custom sandwiches, and one for grab and go bagels. Lines can be long at times. read more

Simply put--the best bagels in the area with the nicest management. I needed two dozen bagels sliced and they were done before I was able to get my CC out of my wallet. On top of that their bagels are boiled and then baked which makes them even better! read more

Best bagels in NJ, no doubt. However, be prepared for an extreme service disappointment. They don't write down orders, so they are constantly forgetting orders when it's busy - this can make them overwhelmed. Not sure why they refuse to take orders in an organized manner. They also run out of bagels constantly. Pretty much every time I go here (which is often) they are out of most bagel varieties. I've never been to a bagel shop that is out of bagels! Even at 8:30am they'll be out of certain popular bagels. Coffee machines are also often out of coffee. This all goes back to them clearly being inept at running this type of business. It's been this way for years and obviously they aren't changing. Additional FYI's: no seating, only three stools at the window. No pork products, against their religion. So bacon is beef, etc. But it's actually pretty good. read more

Not friendly at all and never have bagels available! I went a few weekends in a row and they had no bagels made OR only plain. The sausage doesn't even fit on the entire sandwich. Need to find a new bagel place in Hightstown. read more

Hightstown Hot Bagels - Sausage, egg & cheese - Bagels Near Me - Hightstown, New Jersey

Got myself a toasted blueberry bagel with plain cream cheese and I had a good experience but nothing memorable to tempt me to give the place anything above average-star rating. I was craving a simple bagel, and the place happened to be at a convenient location and did the job for me. Would I go out of my way for a bagel here? No, not necessarily. But if I was in the local area and craving for a good bagel, then yes I would. They offer a wide selection of bagels for you to choose from, all baked fresh daily, and at a fair price. You won't need to worry about waiting in agony, hungry for your bagel, because they will get your order to you within a reasonable time. read more

Hightstown Hot Bagels - Blueberry bagel with plain cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - Hightstown, New Jersey

They dont serve PORK ROLL. It's not on the menu. They have bacon, but no pork roll. I drive all the way to Bagels and Nosh now because a pork roll, egg, and cheese is the most NJ thing one can order in the morning. Are their bagels ok...sure. are they the best...no. Are they better than Lenders bagels...yes. Do they put way too much cream cheese on a bagel when you specifically ask for a little...you bet. Just offer pork roll and I will add 2 more stars. PORK ROLL!!!!! read more

Stopped here on Saturday on my way to north Jersey. Arrived @10:30 AM and they were sold out of several varieties, so make a note to go early if want best variety. My friend got a pumpernickel bagel lightly toasted with butter and said it was delicious. Certainly generous with the butter. I got a blueberry bagel and the texture was good but had no blueberry taste at all although certainly they were visible. The place was very busy so obviously a lot of people love it but not sure I'd go out of my way to try again. Side note: I do love to support local businesses and the workers were very friendly. Thanks. read more

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Best bagels around. When I lived in the city I looked forward to coming back to these bagels.

Bagels are really good, but the rest was just okay. The bacon is not the best and next time I will order it crispy. The eggs are nothing special and mine had a piece of shell. The beef roll was good though. They also do not offer iced coffee. read more

The positives - the bagels are always fresh, delicious and filling. The coffee is outstanding. I previously had left a 3 star review based on problems with long lines and at times impersonal service. However, Hightstown Bagels now has an efficient and highly personal staff who go the extra mile, particularly for regulars like me. Accordingly, I upgraded my previous rating to 5 stars. Definitely the best bagels in Hightstown / East Windsor! read more

The shop is a little frayed around the edges and could use a thorough cleaning and coat of fresh paint. Other than that, the staff is friendly, and the bagels are pretty good. I found my Onion Bagel with Butter and Swiss to be the right texture - crunchy shell with light airy interior, however, the malt flavor was stronger than I like, and did not play that well with the onion. The Swiss was nutty, but a domestic (soft and not aged long enough). At under $3.00 for the sandwich, it may be the least expensive bagel I have sampled in many years. The value proposition is excellent if you like their bagel recipe. There were very tempting Bialys on display. If I found myself back in Hightstown, I would certainly give one a try. read more

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This was a good stop for a quick breakfast. We both had toasted sesame bagels and coffee. The coffee brew is a bit watered down. Otherwise, it was a decent breakfast. read more

I don't know if I'd usually give this bagel place four stars, but I thought the other review I saw here was unfair so I had to balance it out a bit. This is exactly what you'd expect from a bagel place in a strip mall in central NJ. The place is small, smells great and has an open counter and cooking area. Their bagel selection is pretty solid--nothing too fancy like you'd see at The Bagel Tree or some of the other places I've visited in northern NJ. Their onion has a nice snap and their cinnamon raisin isn't too sweet. Unfortunately like every other place, they've succumbed to the "gigantic bagel syndrome." Puffing bagels up with air to make them seem huge loses their depth and chew and leaves you wanting more. But, this is the case with most bagel joints lately, so it would be silly to punish them in particular for this. You can also get egg sandwiches cooked on frying plates--not microwaves which is a nice. This place is worth checking out. read more

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This isn't the first time we've been disappointed by this place, so I wanted to leave a review so we remember not to go back. Sorry to say, my bagel was stale, small, and had hardly any cream cheese. My husband's bagel sandwich was lacking in the egg and meat, though his bagel was decent. Everything was mediocre, honestly. read more

Very good bagels. Everything is cooked right there. The place is pretty clean and it's short money for a bagel and coffee. I was impressed by the quality of the coffee. Why any Dunkin Donuts within a 3 mile radius of this place sells any bagels is beyond me. read more

Been going here for years. The staff is super friendly and always has a smile on their faces. They make waking up early worth it(well also the bagels lol!) The bagels and perfection. They are cooked to perfection, not to over cooked and not to under cooked. They over a variety different spreads and grill chooses. All in all the best bagel shop around! read more

I went to this place while out for foodshopping and needing a good bite to eat. Unfortunately to my surprise, I was leaving hungry. I ordered a plain bagel scooped with egg, cheese, and bacon (since they were all out of pork roll). From my prior knowledge, I believed when I asked for egg on my bagel I would get atleast 2. Not at this breakfast establishment. They charge extra for another egg. At around $4 they give you 1 egg, 1 piece of bacon, 1 piece of cheese, and about a teaspoon of ketchup spread upon a whole bagel. While the service was nice and the owners were respectable, the food was not up to par. I will not be returning to this establishment and mildly enjoyed my experience. read more

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Fabulous bagels at fabulous prices!! Hightstown Hot Bagels never disappoints!! The bagels are crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside, dense, but not heavy ... everything you want in a bagel. Our favorite cream cheese is the green olive with pimento ... it's loaded with green olives! Yum! read more

Hightstown Hot Bagels - Salt bagel with green olive and pimento cream cheese. Heaven on a paper plate!! - Bagels Near Me - Hightstown, New Jersey

This is the best bagel shop in town! Fresh bagels ! You don't have to go to NY to get this . It's outstanding service.

I moved to the Midwest so I really wanted a good bagel and I wasn't disappointed. The bagels were nice and crusty on the outside and chewy on the inside. A few days later we compared them to another local spot that was a little bit cheaper and it wasn't as good as Hightstown Hot Bagels. I also liked that their everything bagel had stuff on both sides. read more

Having grown up in the area, I've been eating these bagels for years and years. They are the BEST bagels around. As soon as you open the front door of Highstown Hot Bagels, you smell the deliciousness. They make the bagels throughout the morning so they're always as fresh as possible and sell out regularly. Every time I bring bagels back from Hightstown, my friends always want to know where I got them and agree that they are the best bagels. Another friend of mine from North Jersey claimed that they would never be as good as the bagels he grew up with -- then when he tried these bagels, he declared them the best bagels ever and insisted that we got them EVERY time were were in the area. They are perfect. They are slightly crisp on the outside and flavorful and chewy on the inside. I like Egg and Egg Everything bagels the best (yes they actually have Egg Everything bagels!), but they are all extremely good. I regularly get the Garlic, Onion, Poppy Seed, Onion, and Plain. Their cream cheeses are also fantastic! I love the scallion/chive cream cheese -- it's a family favorite! I can't bring a bag of bagels home without a container of it! The breakfast sandwiches here are also delicious! They make them with any bagel of your choice and I always get the Sausage, Egg, and Cheese with pepper and ketchup. They also always have hot sauce if that's your thing. Every sandwich is made fresh on the grill to order. In my experience, the bacon isn't the best -- but I think the sausage is great! (It's also too bad that they don't do porkroll...) The three guys who run the place are super nice! They always recognize regulars and are very friendly. They listen carefully to your order and you can see them making the bagels fresh! Also, if you go on a slow day, sometimes they throw some extra bagels in your bag :). read more