Lox on a chewy, fresh bagel -- it doesn't get much better! My husband and I stopped into Maya Bagel Express recently and we were so impressed by this spot. I have gotten delivery from Maya before, but I'm glad I've also now been able to visit in person. The menu is clearly laid out with several bagel sandwich options, for breakfast and lunch. And like I said I went with the lox option. You can choose your type of bagel from the case. We ordered and had our bag to-go within a couple of minutes. Oh, we were also able to get an Ale8, a favorite. This spot is close to his work, and we've already talked about making this a regular lunch spot. read more

Maya Bagel Express - Bagels Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Despite being super busy, the staff here was friendly and made sure to get my order right. I got both a bacon egg and cheese and a scallion cream cheese bagel. The bagel itself was solid, but the stand out star for me are their different smears. Each time I try a different flavor of cream cheese it is so fresh and flavorful. The bacon, egg and cheese was perfectly cooked. The eggs weren't running at all, but they weren't dried out by being overcooked. The cheese was nice and melted. And the bacon had that perfect ratio of crispy to fatty! read more

First time here although I've been by here a gazillion times. Was quite shocked with the prices --our pastrami egg & cheese bagel sandwich was $12. I was pleased it came with a real grilled egg, but the pastrami seemed like lunch meat. We got an iced coffee that was also pricy, mostly ice, and no refill. I realize this is a small local business, so I'm not expecting McD prices, as it's definitely way better quality. This won't turn into a regular spot for us, but I can see it being a couple times a year place for a change. I will say, though, that their bagels are $2.50, so I do plan on going back to get some of those. read more

Maya Bagel Express - Pastrami, Egg, Cheese - Bagels Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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There's nothing wrong with the service here and there is an interesting assortment of bagels to choose from and it didn't taste bad at all the reason I'm giving this place at two is number one. Their prices are almost double what I can get across the street in Panera paying 14 something for a turkey bagel my wife got is outrageous. It's just a breakfast sandwich. It's not $14. It's big it's not huge but Panera sells similar sized sandwiches on bagels for like seven or eight dollars. There's just no reason and my breakfast sandwich was about $11. You know again pretty decent quality no problem, but this shouldn't be more than six or seven bucks. Also again they have no drinks you have to buy a bottle. You can't just get a cup of water with your food. You'd have to buy a bottled water anywhere that does this I automatically boycott will never go to again. read more

Maya Bagel Express - Her turkey bagel sandwich with everything bagel - Bagels Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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I love this place. Bagels are fresh, loaded with cream cheese and roasted to perfection. I also love their BLT! Favorite bagels Egg bagel Jalapeño cheddar Everything bagel Scallion cream cheese Veggie cream cheese Jalapeño cream cheese, these are my favorites. But plain cream cheese is good on these flavorful bagels. read more

The staff was quite nice, but the bagel sandwich I had was pretty average. Although, it was good enough that I'll be back to give it another shot soon. read more

On a recent trip to the Louisville Zoo we decided to stop in to Maya Bagel Express before heading to our destination. We'd been by it a number of times and thought it was about time we try it. Maya Bagel Express is an order-at-the-counter, we'll-call-your-order-number-when-it's-ready kind of place. We took a few minutes to look over the menu and then ordered. While the menu isn't extensive, it has enough to handle your breakfast or lunch needs. My wife had a breakfast sandwich and I ordered the Roast Beef. Maya Bagel Express doesn't have a soft drink fountain but does have a very large cooler of beverages for you to chose from. Bottled water, soft drinks, energy drinks, and fruit drinks are all available. There are about a dozen tables and high-tops for dining in, as well as a few umbrella-covered tables outside. Our visit was on Memorial Day and we got lucky that the weather was amazing. The gentleman at the counter took our order and answered any question we had easily, and we had a few because it was our first visit. He helped with a recommendation and we very pleasant. Food delivery took less than ten minutes and our orders accurate and tasty. My wife's breakfast sandwich was HOT, so it had to sit for a minute. My roast beef sandwich wasn't heated, so I dug right in. My sandwich was REALLY good. I've come to appreciate the fact that Boar's Head meats, while a little pricier, are well worth the extra you pay for them. My only suggestion for the roast beef sandwich would be adding fresh onion and maybe some horseradish...but that's me. The restaurant was clean when we arrived and we saw someone come out to clean a couple tables while we were there. Our first visit to Maya Bagel Express was 100% awesome...and now we have a lunch destination before heading to the Zoo. While I'm kind of bummed that this is the only location, sometimes locally owned businesses shine well enough on their own. read more

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Stopped in for a quick bite, the restaurant was clean and service was quick. I ordered the bacon egg and cheese on a jalapeño cheese bagel and my partner ordered the lox sandwich also on an jalapeño and cheese bagel. My bagel was okay, I didn't taste any jalapeño in my bagel and I should have asked for it to be toasted longer. The bacon, egg and cheese were good, it just wasn't anything special, and for $11 I was expecting something tastier! read more

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Well worth the money! They are not skimpy on the portions--bagels are loaded. I've had breakfast and lunch bagels and can't complain about either. I like the jalapeño bagel because it has just a little heat to it. read more

Maya Bagel Express - Turkey Club on jalapeño bagel - Bagels Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

This was a disappointing visit. Yes, I was cheerfully greeted and my order was taken quickly. But for a $20+ lunch I expected something more substantial. Sandwiches at Jason's or McAlisters offer a better product at comparable pricing. My pastrami was fine. All 2-3 slices. A thin sandwich. Served in a toasted bagel that was very good. I grabbed a bag of chips and immediately noticed they were a tad stale. Sure enough, the "Good Til" date had passed. Want a soft drink? $3.50 lets you choose from their cooler. The same bottle that'll set you back $2 and the 7-11. There's nothing inherently wrong with Maya Bagel. But there's also nothing exceptional. Other than high prices. I suspect their breakfast sandwiches are better. Hopefully offered at a lower price point. For lunch, there are far better deli's to support. read more

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This place is incredible! The service was amazing! The owners are so helpful, which is great because I am indecisive. I went with the french toast bagel with cinnamon walnut cream cheese 10/10 best bagel Ive tried in Louisville. I cant wait to go back and try the other flavors. Also, very quick service and the establishment is very clean on the inside! Love it read more

Really good bagel shop! The bagels are fresh, perfectly chewy on the inside with that nice crisp outside. I had the lox bagel sandwich and it was fantastic! My partner had the egg, cheese and sausage bagel. The staff is super friendly and the service is quick, even when it's busy. Great spot for breakfast or to grab something on the go--I'll definitely be back!! read more

Maya Bagel Express - Lox bagel - Bagels Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

The food and service never lack when I try Maya's! I had the turkey bacon, double egg and cheese on a spinach bagel. It was so good and filling! read more

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Great tasting bagels! My favorite is is the bacon, egg and cheese on a French toast bagel. Yum read more

Why are breakfast sandwiches (bacon, egg, and cheese with cream cheese added) $14!? And then it tasted terrible. The bacon had a distinct chemical flavor, like it had been sitting in grill cleaner. No thank you. read more

Back today and enjoyed a bacon, egg and cheese bagel sandwich on a plain bagel. Do not skip the bacon!!!! It was crispy and they put a great layer of it on the sandwich. My husband also love his pastrami lunch sandwich on a sesame bagel. Quick, friendly service. They move the line fast and the wait at the window was minimal. Seats along the window and a few tables inside and on the patio. read more

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I've been craving a bagel lately so I looked up the highest rated places in the city and found Maya bagel express! I came in with the idea of ordering a breakfast sandwich on a bagel, eating it open faced, and eating the other side of the bagel with a sweet schmear. Savory & sweet! I told the nice woman at the register it was my first time there and asked for recommendations. I got a sausage, egg, and cheese on a salt bagel. It was the saltiest thing I've ever tasted honestly. I probably wouldn't get that one again. The bagel itself was soft and delicious once I tapped a bit of the salt off. I ordered the cinnamon walnut cream cheese for the bottom half of my bagel. The sweet woman didn't think a salt bagel was a good match so she threw in a free French toast bagel which was excellent. I'll be back! read more

Very large good quality bagels, solid taste on the everything, but slightly expensive. If not for cost it would be five stars, but one BEC ran me 11.50, which is too much imo. I would recommend just buying bagels and then adding stuff at home if you need to. read more

We were wanting a small snack around lunchtime and decided on Maya Express Bagels. Always get it with a schmear. Firm on the outside and soft on the inside it's as close as a New York bagel as you can get nearby. Service is friendly and quick. Sure, I can get a bagel at the close by Panera cheaper but it's not as good as a New York bagel although I do like some of Panera's other offerings. read more

Called my order in. Only took 5 minutes. There was a decent size line at 12pm still. Limited seating inside. Wait staff pleasant. Enjoyed my grilled pastrami bagel, plain cream cheese toasted bagel, and chocolate chip muffin. read more

Maya Bagel Express - Grilled Pastrami - Bagels Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Open early which is great because I can stop by on my way to work, staff if always friendly and the restaurant is always clean with some music going! The food is always made fresh and they'll try to make it exactly how you like it! read more

Maya Bagel Express - Bacon, Egg, Cheese - Bagels Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Nice little spot with seating area inside and out. First time here. I heard about this place through yelper reviews. Maya Bagel Express have been in business for 2 years now. There's plenty of parking and they have several bagel selections to choose from. They also cur your bagel in 1/2 so you don't have to worry about requesting for that. Once you order it doesn't take long for them to get your order. They cook it right on the spot. I have no complaints. Everyone was nice. Food was fresh, establishment was clean, no long wait. Even though there was a line, people were moving right along. Oh and most important they have an "A". They do have a restroom. There's a private sign for people not to walk through, but the restroom door is right next to it. read more

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Visited March 23, 2025 I stopped by this gem while visiting Louisville, KY for a conference. This was the perfect grab-and-go breakfast before hitting the road. I knew this would be a good choice when I saw how busy it was for a Sunday. I was greeted when I came in and the server gave me recommendations since it was my first time here. I ordered the turkey bacon, egg, and cheese on a french toast bagel and I also ordered the BLT on an original bagel. It took about 5 minutes to receive my order and everything came out hot and fresh. The bagels were so soft and the flavors were great. I thought my french toast bagel was going to be super sweet, but it was very subtle. I was overwhelmed by how much bacon came on the BLT, so I ended up pulling some pieces off. Overall I highly recommend this place. read more

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Awesome place. Great food and coffee Service is great coffee is great I need 85 characters to leave a damn review read more

I've gotten plenty of free bagels from this place when I was a regular. I wish I still live close, but I'm glad this place is getting the recognition it deserves. read more

good quality bagels and taste so good. Good service as well, definitely coming back

I had an incredibly unwelcoming experience at this business. As soon as I walked in, the employee behind the counter aggressively hollered at me. I walked over to find an outlet to charge my phone and explicitly told him that I was going to buy food as soon as I plugged my items in. Instead of accepting my business, the employee caught an attitude, told me it 'didn't look like I wanted anything,' and refused to serve me. He completely misjudged my intentions based on my sunglasses and facial expression, even though I openly offered to be a paying customer. His hostile behavior escalated to the point that I felt threatened and unsafe. Highly unprofessional and aggressive customer service." read more

First time visiting. I enjoyed the club sandwich on the jalapeño bagel. The staff was friendly and helpful knowing that this was my first time there. The sandwich was great had awesome flavor and I really love the bacon. read more

Maya bagel express is a bagel based breakfast establishment located of poplar level rd in Lousiville Kentucky in the Germantown community. Located very close to the always busy Norton's audobon hospital I'm sure this breakfast spot gets lots of visitors. I'm big bagel sandwich guy and Lousiville josh doesn't have many options for that so I was happy to see this place come around. Stopped in here mid morning with the family to meet some family friends. The interior is rather small with maybe 4-5 seating options. You walk to the counter and order your bagel sandwich and bagel. I personally went with a bacon egg and cheese on a everything bagel and it was a solid bagel. I felt it was missing something like a hollandaise sauce. But still pretty good and the bagel was fresh. My wife and oldest both got bacon egg and cheese bagels and agreed. My 12 year old got the pizza bagel and she appeared to enjoy it. She ate it all which is a win for her. Overall a pretty cool place. Pricing was pretty high compared to other bagel Places and I'd like to see them make the switch to fountain sodas Vs overpricing bottled sodas. It's a decent trip from My area so not sure how often I'll come Back. But I wouldn't be opposed to trying again. read more

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Definitely gonna make this spot a regular stop from here on out! I went late morning so it wasn't crowded or anything but they still had plenty of bagels left for the day. I love the light jazz atmosphere playing in the restaurant and the decor is pretty modern and cool. The staff was super quick and friendly. I liked how they lady behind the counter wanted to make sure I got full and offered me all of the meat choices for my bagel! The bagel itself was very good and flavorful and they even cut the sandwich in half to make it easier to eat on the go. I didn't have any of the coffee or drinks but I will definitely be stopping back by to purchase other items. Great job by the staff! Thanks! read more

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Stopped in for breakfast and had a bacon and egg sandwich with a jalapeño bagel. Great food and very clean restaurant. As an added bonus they feature Peet's coffee. read more

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Fresh Bagels. I had bagels and lox they did a good balance of all toppings. It was quick to get in and out. Not anything special but good.

Pretty sure they weighed about 2lbs LoL make sure you have extra extra napkins! I got the veggie with jalapeño cheddar. It was delicious. The ingredients were so fresh. I loved the combo of flavors. I got the BLT without mayo & added scallion cream cheese for my grandma & she loved hers. She saved half for later. She said a couple times this is really good. For the quality & the price you can't beat it... Safe to say these are the best bagels in the city that I've tried so far. 10/10 recommend. read more

Maya Bagel Express - Veggie Bagel on a jalapeño cheddar bagel - Bagels Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Welcome to Lou city Maya's! I'll always want more bagel options in town so when I saw this place serving them up NY style, you know I had to check it out....And I've been back a few times since already haha. Everyone working has been very nice and the line moves pretty quick even if busy. Location isn't bad, kinda centrally located in the middle of the city if you're anywhere in town. One gripe is the layout inside just doesn't make a lot of sense. The way you order is confusing with where they have the pickup window at. You order before seeing the bagels but then you have to wait by the door otherwise the pickup window area is crowded. Not sure who came up with that but it seems like it could've been more efficient flow... The bagels and sandwiches have been great. My usual go-to bagels are everything or Jalapeño cheddar. All bagels I've gotten have had great texture to them and very fresh which is awesome. The everything is pretty close to perfect for me with the coverage of seeds. The Jalapeño cheddar is good too but I wish it was spicier or had penos on top as well as mixed into the dough...As well as a bit more cheese too. The cream cheeses are solid also. I go for garlic herb anywhere I can find it, so it's definitely my go-to choice and I'll add it to any sandwich I can. Also tried the bacon scallion which was good, some nice bits of both to get the flavor but not loaded by any means. Only had one issue with the food as got a online order pickup and they forgot to add the egg to my breakfast sandwich. At that point I was already too far away to do anything about it so just a reminder to maybe check your order if you're able to. Also being relatively new I get it happens. Favorite things so far: Bacon breakfast sandwich on everything with added garlic herb cream cheese. BLT lunch sandwich on jalapeño cheddar bagel with also added garlic herb cream cheese. It's hovering right at that 4.5ish star for me but not perfect (Few things I'd change) which is why I went with a 4 instead. Overall, I'll absolutely be back when I'm in the area! read more

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A NY a bagel shop right by me in KY. The lox had lots of salmon, plenty of capers and fluffy cream cheese. On a soft yet crispy bagel spinach bagel as suggested- YUM. My lunch mate got the breakfast bagel with lots of bacon on a jalapeño cheddar bagel- which was delicious. Next on my list is trying more of the bagels, and the deli style sandwiches but so glad to have a bagel shop so close! read more

Maya Bagel Express - Bacon, eggs and cheese on a jalapeño bagel - Bagels Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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I had a bagel with cream cheese on an everything bagel today from this place. It was my first encounter with it and I really enjoyed it. The service was fine. The ambiance was nice and clean and my bagel was top-notch. read more

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Over the course of almost a year I had built up about $50 worth of rewards at Maya Bagel Express. Now, the first time I go to use said rewards, I am told that they did away with their rewards system. So after giving them probably 6-7 thousand dollars worth of business they say their rewards are canceled and I can't use what I had built up for a free bagel sandwich. What a joke. the bagels are good, but the service is a 0. Owner is an ass. read more

The food was amazing and the owner is a great guy. Would absolutely recommend. And the environment inside the restaurant was really great too read more

The best bagels in Louisville! The staff is incredible and the service is fast! Cannot wait to comeback again!

New store on Preston Hwy is beautiful and relaxing comfortable seating. Great bagels and customer service.