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    Nervous Charlie's Bagels

    4.2 (712 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Taking over the space formerly occupied by Patika in the NE corner of this intersection
    Linda M.

    So excited to see Nervous Charlie's is coming to S.Lamar!!! I am in love with their bagels, and the only negative thing about NC is that the N.Lamar location is so far away. BTW, if you're north of the river, don't fret: the original location will remain open. Nervous Charlie's 2 will take over the space formerly occupied by Patika with a goal of opening before year's end. I'm "nervously" awaiting the opening! (See what I did there? )

    The Classic, cut open.
    Natalie S.

    Nervous Charlie's Bagels was the exact kind of breakfast win I needed! Hearty and filling and customizable to my liking/needs! I ordered The Classic on a garlic bagel with bacon, scallion cream cheese, and avocado, and it was stacked. The bagel had real authentic and fresh garlic flavor, the cream cheese was THICK and the amount of cream cheese that I personally love was on the sandwich, the egg was cooked just right, and the avocado was fully ripe with no dark spots at all. It's messy but worth it, so grab napkins and plan to enjoy! Also appreciated the online ordering setup and ease. Everything was clearly labeled, wrapped up tight in foil, and it traveled well without turning into a soggy situation. Important with bread! If you like a savory, loaded breakfast bagel that fills you up, this place is the move. I'd happily have this again. 5 stars.

    Ted C.

    Bagels and finding good ones have been something I picked up when I lived in NYC, even going so far as packing a dozen of them whenever I re-visit the Big Apple and bringing them back with me to wherever I call home at the time. Since I've come to Austin I was looking for a bagel place to fill the gap and Nervous Charlie's was the first place I went to, mostly because it was closest to my office. I liked the vibe of the place-kind of like a coffee shop and a busy burger place. I ended up ordering one of their lunch bagels, The Empire and while it was pretty tasty, I thought the sandwich was undersized, both the bagel and the fillings itself. I debated ordering another one and my co-workers (rightly) said I should if I'm not quite full. I'm a big fan of the Everything Bagel and the flavor itself was...low-like the seasoning was thrown on a little before baking. I went back on a weekend and while it was busy their breakfast bagel sandwiches were similarly undersized for my appetite.

    Scott T.

    As someone from the East Coast, I take bagels seriously, and Nervous Charlie's delivers. The bagels have that proper chew with a slight crisp outside, not just bread with a hole. The everything bagel with cream cheese is a go to, and the sandwiches are stacked just right. Bacon egg and cheese is another go to. Coffee is solid too. It gets crowded and seating is tight, but it is worth it for a legit bagel in Austin.

    Michael L.

    THE BIG: Bagel shop located in Central Austin near the Brentwood neighborhood. Plenty of parking in the lot around. THE BLACK AND WHITE: One morning the wife and I were craving bagel sandwiches and Nervous Charlie's was shown as the top listing. We were excited and the location is close to where we live. For the breakfast sandwiches, The wife got the classic which was 2 eggs and a protein on a bagel. I wanted the Tree hugger, but they were out of alfalfa sprouts. So I went with a bootleg version with the Alexa and added on spinach and avocado along with my pistachio cream cheese. It was good but definitely wanted some alfalfa sprouts. Next time! THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall the damage done for two bagel sandwiches was around $22. Delicious but I wouldn't say it was the best bagel sandwich I've ever had in my life. Great for Austin!

    Everything bagel breakfast sandwich and coffee
    mel g.

    I love this place ! Great bagels . A cool old Austin vibe . Maybe to cool though the weekend this place has had a 2 hour wait. You can order ahead on the weekends but this place is a go to spot for me on a weekday !

    The Tree Hugger Spicy CC Jalepeño Cheddar Bagel
    Himadri G.

    Considering I went to UT, I can't believe I didn't try Nervous Charlie's sooner! I came in to try a bagel sandwich for lunch and really enjoyed the treehugger on a jalapeno cheddar. I opted for the spicy cream cheese and - let me tell you it is not for the faint of heart. This is a TRUE spicy. If you don't order more than a medium anywhere, do not get this. I still thought it was delicious but I was not prepared for that burn! When you come in, there's kiosks to order from so there isn't much room to ask for options - however it seems like you can't go wrong here. The place itself can be a bit loud and crowded with folks waiting on their orders. I would recommend sitting outside instead.

    Love their NY style bagels!! got the jalapeño cheddar bagel with the spicy cream cheese
    Vis V.

    LOVE THEIR BAGELS AND SCHMEAR. I got a jalapeno cheese bagel with a spicy cream cheese, which totally fulfilled my NYC bagel craving. They have the most delicious spicy cream cheese. There is a decent amount of indoor seating and some seating outdoors. They have digital ordering inside as well, which makes the line efficient. I dropped a star because this location gets way too hot in summer. I ended up eating in the car with the AC on instead of inside the shop. Their bagels and cream cheese hit the spot every time!

    The Classic
    Anisya N.

    The inside of this place gives Austin. It's weird, fun, colorful and casual! We ordered on their kiosk and the bagels were out in 5 minutes. Got a classic with no protein, vegan veggie cream cheese on an everything bagel. I really enjoyed my sandwich but wished there was more of a flavor in my cream cheese. While my partner got the longhorn which is hearty and packs a punch- great combination of flavors. I'll be back for more!

    Jasmine L.

    As a bagel lover, I really enjoyed this place! I placed a online order for pick up, and it was ready by the time it stated! There is a pick up window, and the employee was very nice. I got the box bagel with reduced fat cream cheese. It also had onions and dill on and everything bagel. It was really really good! I also liked how they put the cream cheese on the side so that I could add as much as I wanted to since I don't like my bagels with too much cream cheese! There is no seating inside, they do have a patio that is dog friendly with a few tables! It ended up being really crowded so we just took our bagels home. Parking is super easy there is a huge huge lot around. This place is also located near other restaurants and stores like a half price books!

    Kristine L.

    Ordered two bagel sandwiches for pick up. It was very easy to order online and pick up at the store. I got an egg, sausage and cheese sandwich's on an everything wheat bagel. The bagel wasn't that toasted, but the sausage and egg was just right. Overall, decent bagels that will fill you up.

    Inside
    Delores L.

    Nervous Charlies is such a vibe! When you walk in you are transported to a super cool, laid back and casual environment. The bright orange color and slick lines jump out at you. I shazamed the song playing in the background (Breathe - featuring Angela McCluskey by Telepopmusik)...very relaxing and chill. The bagel shop has these eye engaging artifacts - a huge wall art of Nervous Charlie portrait, colorful bandanas and colorful t-shirts. There is always a cork board with dogs with nervous disorders. The name Nervous Charlie's does not evoke positive vibes. However, when I learned the owner had a dog named Charlie with anxiety it was so heartwarming. Now, for the bagel...I ordered a toasted multigrain bagel with cream cheese, and it cost $3.50...super reasonably priced, which I appreciated. Nervous Charlie's serves New York-style bages. The bagel had multi-grains on the bottom and top...crisp on the outside and soft inside...perfect combo! They gave me a very generous helping of cream cheese. OMG...this cream cheese was so smooth and flavorful. I asked for jam, and they provided strawberry jam at no additional cost. That strawberry jam was so delightful...strong strawberry flavor without being eye-squinting sweet. This bagel was so enjoyable to eat. Also, there were about 9 individuals working in the kitchen. It was a constant flow of customers at the "to go" window. This bagel shop appears to be super popular. I totally LOVED my bagel. Don't be nervous, try Nervous Charlie's bagels!!! I highly recommend Nervous Charlie's!!!

    The Bourdain
    Ashley P.

    The bagel sandwiches here are pretty good. I got the Bourdain with avocado which was a more lavish option, pretty expensive compared to other bagel shops I've tried. The flavors are great but super slow so don't come if you're in a rush.

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    Ask the Community - Nervous Charlie's Bagels

    What's the bestseller or what should I try?

    the everything bagels are AMAZING. Keep going back and try everything on the menu.

    Do they have authentic Taylor ham/pork roll? As a NJ native I need the real thing 😂. I don't want to order and be disappointed.

    Yes they do, fellow NJ native here can confirm.

    Do you have gluten free bagels or bread?

    Not currently it seems.

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    This was a tough one to rate because they have great reviews and the ambiance is really cute and…read morefun. Our server was also very friendly and wanted to make our experience great. Unfortunately, the kitchen just wasn't on their game this day. We went for brunch and it is a lovely restaurant with some amazing looking pastries. My ratings of the food we got are below. Overall, everything was just okay and not something I would order again. Our order: Salami and cheese - 1/10, not even edible with how much olive oil they dumped on it. Hard cheese and meat. None of us touched it. Frites - 9/10, hard to go wrong here. Nice and crispy French cruller - 7/10, I think this is just personal presence here I wished it was warmed up. Flavor was good but it was a little dry. Burger - 5/10, the flavor is there and definitely has potential but it was so bloody and rare which is not what we asked for. My friend has a gluten allergy and she asked for the burger lettuce wrapped and it just came on top of a huge chunk of iceberg so wouldn't recommend that if you want it lettuce wrapped. Chicken sandwich - 8/10, this was good with a nice crispy chicken. It could have used something sweet to balance the spice though it was a little one dimensional.

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    Have had this on the list for awhile and really wanted breakfast food. Sooo, here I am. This place…read moredef has a vibe and is unique very Austin. Got parking right in front around 9 pm on a Wed. Upon entry was greeted by Melissa and sat in her section. The decor is very diner type with low, cozy booths and few tables and chairs. Not too big of a space and not sure if there is more seating elsewhere. Anyhoo, coffee was good and I got the Royal toast and a single pancake with eggs, and sausage. Ample amount of food and def had take away box. Everything was tasty and the buttermilk pancake was amazing with just syrup. Melissa was kind enough to provide little cups to take syrup home along with the tael away container. They had a daily special and a board above the kitchen with other items. Really wanted to try a slice of pie ( TX Pie Co) but seems a bit outta line with what I already ordered. Maybe next time.

    We had a double awful experience. I picked my wife up at the airport at 10 PM after her six-hour…read moreflight. I hadn't eaten since breakfast. We were both starving and this place is open 24/7. I drove by it for 20 years on the way to Avenue Barber Shop. I wanted shredded beef tacos but couldn't get them without cilantro so I chose shredded beef enchiladas (with an $8!) side of chips and salsa. My wife ordered scrambled eggs, bacon and home fries. She requested soft eggs, as she always does because too many places overcook them. The chips and salsa arrived. I was immediately disappointed. The menu said "we make our own chips." They were thick and yellow and appeared to be run-of-the-mill, out-of-a-bag chips. I prefer the thin white ones. I took one bite of salsa, and that was one bite too many. Cumin. I pushed it all aside. Cumin doesn't belong in salsa. (Sorry. I grew up in the Rio Grande Valley.) My enchiladas came with black beans, and there was cumin in them. Cumin is overused and abused in most restaurants. I couldn't eat them. The rice was good but the chipotle sauce on the enchiladas was not. I scraped most of the sauce off and ate one enchilada, mainly because I just needed something in my stomach. We were still 45 miles from home. I pushed my plate away. I also ordered coffee. One sip of that was all I could stand. Too weak for me. It gets worse, much worse. My wife's eggs were barely cooked. She asked the waiter for some cooked eggs. He took her plate and returned about four minutes later. The eggs were still not cooked. She tried another bite but couldn't eat them. Her bacon was tough as a boot and not chewable. The home fries were average, but by the time her plate arrived at our table for the second time, they were cold. I pulled my card out waiting for our excellent server to return. He asked how everything was (he had to notice two plates still covered with food) and we politely told him. I ate one enchilada and some rice. My wife had two bites of egg and two bites of potato. He apologized and handed me the check. $65. Nothing comped and nothing adjusted. A manager should've been summoned. How does a place like this have any customers? It was our first and last visit.

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    Came here with a large 25 person group all from out of town and it exceeded expectations. Our…read morewaitress McKenna was super sweet and gave great recommendations. Since we ordered basically one of everything - here are our recommendations. Appetizers GET THIS: 1. Corn dog shrimp (think shrimp tempura) - light, flavorful, crunchy YUM 2. Cathead biscuits NOT THAT: 1. Street corn queso dip not a favorite for our table. The cheese tasted thick and plastic like... Velveeta vibes... not much flavor Meals GET THIS: 1. Hangar Steak 2. Creole shrimp & grits 3. Chicken fried steak Not that: 1. Horseradish crusted salmon - I didn't try it but the two people who ordered at our table were disappointed and wished they would've gotten one of the above Desserts GET THIS: 1. Bread pudding was delicious! Not overly sweet & the added white chocolate gives it that dazzle dazzle 2. Chocolate Espresso Brownie - perfection NOT THAT: 1. Banana cream pudding. This was a no for the table because it was over the top sweet (I think because of the added butterscotch) 2. Peanut Butter Mousse Pie super super thick & sweet. Didn't taste much other than PB - it was like eating a giant spoonful of it and trying to swallow.

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    The food is delicious, and the setting is unique, but the service is a bit slow…read more The restaurant is located in the lobby of the Scarbrough Building. It's a small space, with only around eight tables and a tiny kitchen behind the counter. It's a bit hard to locate from outside. There's no big sign on the window indicating the restaurant's name, just a plastic A-frame sign outside the building's doors. When I got there, four of the eight tables were empty but the dirty dishes had not yet been cleared. It took close to 10 minutes for the tables to be bused. Because the kitchen is so small, I'd recommend going up to the counter to order as soon as you get there. I believe you can also place your order online using the QR code on the table, but I didn't try that method. I ordered the lox n found, a toasted croissant roll with smoked salmon, avocado, dill ricotta, arugula, onion, and capers. The menu says it also comes with a side of roasted potatoes, but mine didn't come with that. The sandwich was delicious and filling, so I definitely didn't need them, but I do feel like I didn't get what I paid for.

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