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    Mr. J's Elkton Express

    4.4 (26 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Paula L.

    Nice people but they have no clue how to run a business. The potatoes were very undercooked cooked. The eggs over cooked. i ordered bacon. they forgot it. people weee coming in and out complaining about getting the wrong order or not getting their bagels with their order. horrible.

    Allison S.

    We took a quick stop here and were pleasantly surprised in this little shop right in a small town. The food was amazing! My sandwich pictured was soo good! Super cute place with great food. The service was quick and the women working was really sweet.

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    Virgil S.

    Oh my!!! Mr. J's is a splendid find. If you're passing near Elkton on your way anywhere, please stop here and grab some of their AMAZING bagels!! So many varieties, so soft and so much flavor!! Their bagels go with everything, breakfast sandwiches , all types of lunch sandwich staples, But you have to leave some room for the dessert bagel bites! Especially the French Toast bagel with cream cheese frosting! Oh my - it's like a little taste of heaven! Our cook, Mike, really delivered. I would leave a picture of our food, but I couldn't quit eating! Cannot recommend this place enough!'

    Taylor ham, egg, & cheese on a toasted egg bagel
    Meghan S.

    Mr. J's is known for having the best bagels in the Valley and the Elkton Express location has those PLUS great breakfast sandwiches and pastries. Food is always made quick and served hot. The restaurant is clean, cheerful, and a great place to grab a quick meal. The ladies that work there are always helpful and kind.

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    Adrienne B.

    If you're looking for a place to stop for a quick breakfast, look no further! I stopped here with my family on the way out from Massanutten and was pleasantly surprised by the wide variety of menu options and the welcoming atmosphere. The ladies at the counter were so sweet and helpful when taking our order. Everyone was very happy with the food they got and my mom was raving about the coffee. The prices are pretty good too. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place!

    View from our high top table. Picturesque and cute place.
    Karen L.

    Looking for a place to get a delicious breakfast near town and no huge wait? This place is the answer. Cute ambience, no wait and great breakfast. Husband had a breakfast sandwich in a bagel and I had a pumpkin bagel with pumpkin cream cheese - and they even had pumpkin creamer for my coffee! The coffee is very good which is super important to us. They also have breakfast platters. We are very happy to have found this place!

    Bacon, egg, & cheese on a special feature 4th of July plain bagel.

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    8 months ago

    Bagels were super fresh and everything cooked to order. Small spot but service was friendly and had a hometown atmosphere.

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    7 months ago

    The bagels were amazing. The service was friendly. I would definitely recommend checking them out if you are in town.

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    Great selection of bagels and spreads and sandwiches. Cute place and wonderful people. It is an Elkton gem!

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    Excellent bagels with myriad serving options. Friendly folks at the helm. Quick and easy in and out.

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    We were staying in Massanutten and it was a quick drive over here and well worth it!

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