Continually the best bagels in the city. We don't get bagels a ton, maybe a handful of times per year, and it's always worth going out of my way to go to Meshuggah. These are so legit, the whole family loves them, and they've really carved their niche as the spot to go to. For starters, they really come as close as possible to nailing the true, NYC style bagel. They are perfectly balanced in their chewiness, fluffiness, and flavor. I'm partial to the everything bagel with a big of plain schmear (although they're good enough to eat on their own without schmear.) Originally I had thought bagels had to be toasted, but not here.. these stand on their own just as they are, and the untoasted texture is perfection. One time, loading up before a bike trip, I also tried their cinnamon raisin bagel paired with cinnamon sugar schmear and it was delicious. Definitely on the sweeter side as expected, but good for a treat to change it up. My girls love the salt ones, but damn, you could melt icy driveways with these things. They certainly live up to their name. I haven't branched out much to try the lox/salmon combos, but I'm sure they're good if that's your thing. Highly recommend! read more

Meshuggah Bagels is a very cute spot to visit! The bagels remind me of NY style bagels which I loved. Recently they changed from coffee refills to only one cup per charge which is alright. I will say for how busy they get during peak hours they definitely need bigger space and parking lot! Not pictured but I also tried their Jalapeño Bagel with Scallion Shmear which was very good! read more

Meshuggah Bagels - Sesame Bagel with Garlic Schmear - Bagels Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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I was so excited to try this place my friend and I were craving a good bagel and Lox.. I think we should have gotten the plain bagel and had it toasted. The salmon was very salty and the capers I took some off to help tone it down and with the everything bagel it was so strong of flavor. I won't do that combo again. I really love the decor and vibe of the place very cool and there was only one guy working it was very busy and I tell you he handled it like a champ! He was attentive and spoke to each person as if they were the only one in line! I was very impressed with his work ethic! read more

Meshuggah Bagels - Everything bagel, cream cheese, salmon, thin, red onion, and capers - Bagels Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

SO good. We were traveling from Oklahoma, but my family is originally from Philly and New York. So finding a good bagel in these parts has not been an easy feat. These bagels were chewy and flavorful! We already can't wait to go back. The service was very friendly and efficient as well. Parking is a little overwhelming, and if it's crowded it can be a bit noisy inside, but the bagels made it all worth it. read more

Meshuggah Bagels, 1208, W 39th St - Ray Ray, we are not in Kansas anymore! With a name and an address like that it's got to be behind Penn Station and the Garden in the city, right! Well, we are actually in Volker, Kansas City, Missouri at this beautiful, fun, relaxed and tasty Bagel place that has that " crazy" name but serves up really good bagels and coffee. Lucky for me that they are closed on Mondays only. Tired of the same old hotel food, I found this absolute gem and just enjoyed the gorgeous " Andrea" special - a perfect onion bagel with scallion cream cheese plus lived red onions.( photo). The bagel was really, really good. The cc portion was generous. It was $10.23 for the special bagel sandwich plus a large coffee. Great deal! Kenny was the sweet, sharp and very kind Manager/counter person/ chef/ guide who was so thorough and showed me and went over the menu and pointed out the specials. He handled the line at 8 am like a pro. He made my bagel Sammy. The vibe here was so relaxing and warm. Seating for 22 plus a high chair( yup they knew I was on the way!). You have all got to be Meshuggah for not getting your tukhas down here to enjoy authentic bagels and BIALYS! read more

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This is a great spot to pop in along 39th and get a quick breakfast, lunch, or snack. Though the place is on the smaller side, there is still seating available for a quick bite. The staff is friendly and efficient. They even have a recommendation board with all the staff's favorite items. My personal favorite is the smoked nova salmon on an everything bagel with schmear, capers, and red onions! read more

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Bagels were okay. Kind of tough but the GARLIC AND HERB CREAM CHEESE?! SO good. Service was quick even on a busy weekend. Ambiance is kind of homey and cozy, but tables were dirty. read more

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Great bagel sandwich spot! Interesting selection of drinks and the space is super cool! read more

Meshuggah Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Warm and friendly store with the most delicious bagels and good coffee. We were here on opening day so had the Royal blue bagel with so much cream cheese! read more

After tasting these bagels I was compelled to leave a review. We are new to the Midwest from Arizona. We have been searching for the right bagel. Well I won't go anywhere else now. You can taste the love they put into theae bagels. We are customers for life now!!! read more

I'm still thinking about the chocolate chip bagel with Oreo cheesecake schmear I had. I am not a bagel expert, I just enjoy them. This bagel was other worldly. I would go so far as to call it the best bagel I've ever had. I live in St. Louis, and I will 100% be making this a stop when I'm in town. read more

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Great bagels! There are so many options for bagels, cream cheese, etc. We did a grab n go for a group of friends so we got to try a bunch of different variations. Every single one was delicious. It's a decent location in KC on 39th street, but the general area has a lot of opportunity should there be further investment. read more

We FINALLY got to try this cute little bagel shop on our last visit to Kansas City and boy were we impressed! We wanted to try it a year ago but it happened to be closed that day so when I saw that the place we were staying at was available this time around I wanted to be sure we got bagels before we left! I was eager to wake up at a decent time to make sure we had time to enjoy our bagels and head on our way to our next adventure. My boyfriend got an poppy seed bagel with lox, capers and , an everything bagel with jalapeno smear and I got the bialy bagel with lox, capers, and tomatoes and a chocolate chip bagel with cinnamon sugar smear. We started our morning with the hearty lox and bagels we ordered first and we were completely blown away by how delicious it was! We both consider these to be the best bagels we've ever enjoyed! The bagels were a great size and they were pretty generous with their portions! I absolutely love bagels with lox and will now forever hold this place dearly in my heart anytime we happen to be in the neighborhood and would like to enjoy this lovely meal. We later enjoyed our second bagel on our drive home and though it was eaten hours later they still hit the spot!! My chocolate chip bagel with cinnamon sugar smear was the perfect amount of sweetness without feeling like I'm eating a piece of sugary cake. My boyfriend enjoyed his savory everything bagel with the bit of spice from the jalapeno smear as well. It made for a great road trip meal!! This little spot is the perfect place to pick up an easy delicious breakfast, snack, or light meal. It got pretty busy while we were there but the staff managed the amount of people and the amount of orders swimmingly. They maintained their kindness throughout our visit and were able to get our orders to us in a timely matter. I'm already looking forward to our next KC visit and to hopefully get another bagel with lox! read more

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I am a New Yorker who lives in the Southwest now, and I was so happy to stumble upon this place on my trip to KC! Amazing bagels and schmears, very reasonably priced, with coffee at $2.50. All in all, this place gives a cozy "hidden gem" vibe (that doesn't try too hard) with their wooden tables and low lighting. Staff were friendly and helpful with their recommendations. Would be a regular if I lived closer! read more

Meshuggah Bagels - Counter - Bagels Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

This bagel is meh. It is mid, at best. Is it better than the reasonable facsimiles passed off as bagels at places like Einstein or Panera, yes. Is it a great, amazing bagel - no. The everything bagel I had was soft. In fact, it had a split personality. The bottom of the bagel had that more egg shell, crunch, I want the whole bagel to have. The top half was soft. Mushy. It was almost as if the bottom wanted to be that New York water boiled bagel while the top was identifying as a sourdough bagel. This is not a bagel that will evoke memories of the bagel shop across from the train station on Long Island, with the red neon "hot bagels" sign glowing, while baskets of hot, freshly baked bagels are emptied into customer's brown bags. The everything seasoning was okay. It wasn't memorable. Plain cream cheese was just plain cream cheese. There is no cream cheese anywhere that will compare to Temp Tee. I appreciate the fact the 39th Street location was Kosher. I'm not a fan of the house but as I soon discovered, that was the vibe on 39th Street. If I'm in Kansas City again, would I come back? Maybe but I wouldn't go out of my way or make an effort to. read more

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This is what I love about Meshuggah. It's a quick breakfast to go. It's fairly inexpensive. And the best part, the bagels are outstanding. With the speedy service, I'll run to Meshuggah and grab bagels for the family on a weekend morning. There's plenty of seating to sit down and eat there too. The bialy is worth trying if you've never had one. My favorites are an everything bagel toasted with butter and a plain bagel with cinnamon shmear. read more

Amazing bagels with some light crunch and perfect crunch recommend for a sleepy morning it's perfect read more

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These were the most amazing Bagels we have ever had, we wished we lived here or had one as good!!!!

By far the best bagels in KC. Bagels are made daily and they have lots of different schemers to try. I recommend getting there early because the line can get long or they may sell out of certain flavor bagels. read more

Genuinely the best bagel I have ever had. Fresh, delicious, was thinking about when the next time I would visit as I was eating the bagel. This place is amazing. Pictured: everything bagel with vegan cream cheese. Vegan and vegetarian friendly read more

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Very cute bagel place, very clean, and nice decor! The bagels themselves were really good, and I am a picky bagel person. We got cinnamon raisin and everything bagels and they were soft, not rubbery, and have great flavor. Service was very quick, too. Would recommend for any bagel lovers out there. read more

AMAZING!!!!!!!!! From the staff, to the joint to the schmear-- amazing!!! I can not suggest enough, definitely try a flavoured cream cheese. So friendly too, we can't wait to get back to KC for more. read more

BEST RYE BAGELS EVER.... there's not much more to say, just get a hundred bagels and call it a day! read more

Meshuggah Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

During a quick weekend getaway to KC we stumbled on this little shop and really enjoyed it. The bagels are amazing!

This place does not disappoint when it comes to bagels and schmears. Their Holiday schmears are incredible be sure to stop by for a delighted breakfast to start your day! read more

Meshuggah Bagels - Poppy seed bagel with salmon cream cheese topped with red onion cappers - Bagels Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

These bagels are perfection. Whenever I'm around 39th street in the morning, I have to stop by. I wake up early on weekends to make sure I can get a dozen before they sell out, and I don't wake up early for much. The bagels are fluffy inside with the perfect amount of chew. They have tons of flavor options, both sweet and savory. And they have tons of unique shmear options as well! I'm a sucker for the everything bagel with a rosemary garlic shmear! I recommend ordering a dozen, plus an individual bagel to enjoy for the road. You can get individual bagels with shmear and a few limited toppings, and you can order by the dozen. Online ordering is super convenient, otherwise order at the counter. There's a few tables inside to enjoy your bagel immediately! This place looks like a house from the outside, and there's like 3 parking spots out front. I wouldn't count on there being a spot on the weekends. I usually end up parking on a side street and walking over (and torturing myself with the smell of fresh bagels on the walk back to the car). My coworker Zach's favorite ice breaker question is "What's your favorite bagel in KC and why is it meshuggah?" and that sums up the love for this place. read more

Meshuggah Bagels - Everything bagel - Bagels Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Best bagel I've had in a long, long time! Was there at 7am so got them fresh out of the oven, which I would highly recommend.

I may be biased because I love bagels but this place was located in a small house and has a homey feel with a variety of bagels and cream cheese. The server was nice and the bagel was fresh with enough cream cheese on both slices. I will definitely one back here to try other flavors and the prices were reasonable. read more

Meshuggah Bagels - Choc chip bagel with plain cream cheese. - Bagels Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Delicious. And I'm from south Florida, this was great l. Had an everything bagel with lox, and the bagels were so fresh

Kenny was so kind! The bagels were delish as always and the service was fast! My fave is sesame with scallion or veggie cream cheese

Pastrami crust smoked salmon on an everything bagel with a chocolate chip bagel and strawberry cream cheese. It was so good. i would highly recommend this place. read more

Meshuggah Bagels - Pastrami crust smoked salmon on an everything bagel with a chocolate chip bagel and strawberry cream cheese. - Bagels Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

4.4 Real deal craft bagels. Several locations and a good variety. You'll love them! read more

I needed me a bagel as DFW is lacking so far and boom KC has Meshuggah! I'm meshugah for them. Perfect everything bagel with a generous schmear and happy people. Next time I'm in KC will be Meshuggah again! Eat it! read more

The staff were fast, friendly and helpful. The prices were good, and the everything bagel with the veggie and herb spread was delicious- highly recommend read more

Really great bagels, I am glad I made a stop here during my stay in KC. Small place and small parking lot, but they were quick on getting my order ready. read more

Absolutely the best bagel I've had in years hands down. Ntm vegan cream cheese, which was super yummy. The selection was awesome, friendly service, clean, and welcoming. We stayed in an airbnb above the 39th street location so it was great for breakfast. The only downside is no hot coffee. Which for mornings would make this top notch even if it was self serve hint hint..lol seriously though the smell is worth the stop in just saying.. heavenly read more

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Bagels are topnotch. Space is adequate. Staff is very friendly. Schmears are delicious and the salmon sandwiches are good. Little too much cream cheese for me, but that could be a personal preference . read more

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My friend introduced me to Meshuggah Bagels when I treated her to a birthday breakfast earlier this month. What an absolutely DELIGHTFUL experience! The place is small--almost a converted home--and perfectly charming in its decor and simplicity. The staff is so friendly and helpful! Since it was my first visit, the young man behind the counter guided me through the menu, and I arrived at exactly what I wanted: an garlic bagel sandwich with smoked nova salmon, capers, and onions. YUMM!! I was instantly transported to my friends' home in Queens, New York, and stepping around the corner to their neighborhood bagel shop. My bagel sandwich was truly a slice of heaven, and the genuine article! I only wish my NYC friends could have tasted it. :-) I am sad that I've lived nearly 20 years in Kansas City and had no idea that Meshuggah Bagels existed! But those days are gone, and I will be a frequent customer from now on. Because, outside of New York City, I have never tasted a better bagel!! Thank you!! P.S.--My friend really enjoyed her bagel as well. And their coffee is really delicious, too! read more

So delicious! Very friendly and so very good! Highly recommend their bagels! Run don't walk to this place on 39th st! Sooooo good! read more

Meshuggah Bagels - Such a delicious bagel!! Very kind people! Very tasty schmear and bagel!!! Highly recommend!! - Bagels Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Every time I travel to KC I stop here!!! Everything bagel with the veggie cream cheese....add onion, capers, and tomato. . It gets busy on the weekends, but the line moves FAST. Be ready to order when you get to the counter and don't be "that person" that holds up the line with menu questions! It's literally right on the wall ‍‍ read more