This place is absolutely adorable first of all. They staff were super friendly and helpful making…read morerecommendations and letting me take my sweet time making a decision between all the amazing options. The bagels were delicious! Personally, I would have liked a heavier hand on the cream cheese... but that's my only complaint. My coffee was also excellent. Got half a dozen to go as well so I could try more flavors!

The Blue House Bagel Co. was another business I had unreasonably gargantuan expectations for. I…read morehave wanted to visit for a very long time, and heard extremely positive things about it. Never mind its awards. So when I finally went this morning, I was afraid the bar was set at a level it couldn't possibly live up to. Somehow, it still blew me away. It's an adorable building (yes, it is a blue house). The side door main entrance was open and clearly marked, and then the layout inside was so well thought out and it couldn't have been easier to navigate as a first time customer. I had a pretty good idea of wanted I wanted ahead of time, and was just hoping that even though it was a weekday, they weren't already sold out of anything (I know they get extremely busy and have a very devoted following). They had been posting a lot about their Egyptian dukkah bagels. I love dukkah (they use cardamom, sesame seed, clove, paprika, fennel & E.V.O.O.), so I ordered that as my bagel choice for their Blue House sandwich. They have many brilliant sandwich options as well as the option to build your own. They also have many house made schmears, pastries and other goodies. They even do stuffed bagels. I believe they are a completely, if not predominantly, sourdough based bakery. So my sandwich, the Blue House, had egg, white cheddar, heirloom tomato, greens, and herb aioli. Watching them make the sandwich was incredible and a treat in itself. The level of care and craftsmanship they put into each sandwich is rare. I could tell which one was mine and just had a blast watching! Very happy foodie. The bagel was toasted just enough, but the chewy sourdough texture wasn't lost. It was a remarkable bagel. One of the best I have ever had. I hesitate to call it the best after just one visit, but it was good enough to entertain that thought. The sourdough recipe also made it extremely light and it agreed with my finicky health/dietary needs better than any other bagel I've had in years. The topping ratios were just perfect. Rarely do bagel sandwiches with an aioli have enough, and they put plenty without making it overly saucy. Just brilliant sandwich construction, which really is not taken seriously enough. I brought a French toast bagel to my mom with a tub of their apple & honey cream cheese, which I tasted of course. Whipped and super light. Flavor unlike any other schmear I've had before. It was an incredible flavor. My mind really was blown. Everyone working was cheerful, warm, and friendly. It was a wonderful environment, and from what I had seen on social media it seems like it's always that way and I great place to be with passionate people behind it. I honestly see it being very hard to go to another bagel shop any time soon. This was just an overall fabulous experience. Every aspect. I cannot wait to go back. I will say it had very steady business around 8:45 on a Wednesday, so be prepared for them to be busy.

I found this place online and decided to stop by, and I'm really glad I did, I ordered a bagel with…read morecream cheese and didn't realize they were cash-only. The guy working there was incredibly kind he was nice enough to give me the bagel anyway. I really appreciated his generosity and great customer service. Definitely made a great first impression, and I'll be back for sure .

These just don't feel like authentic bagels to me. Went once and didn't see the need to come back…read more They're just too soft and don't have that nice exterior crunch.

ORIGIN: Popup Bagels was founded by Adam Goldberg during the…read moreheight of the pandemic, when Goldberg explored bread baking. Initially sharing with friends and family, the Connecticut resident started selling via popups and pickups in New York and Connecticut. You would think New York already had a good source of bagels, but after its first stand-alone location opened in 2021, momentum developed and other storefronts were initiated in New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. LOCATION: This Popup Bagels is located in a shopping plaza in suburban Newtown, Connecticut. CONCEPT: Compared to other bagel shops, Popup Bagels a limited number of bagel flavors (plain, salt, everything, poppy, sesame) and tubs of weekly-changing flavors of butter and cream cheese (such as martini cream cheese and lemon butter) in addition to those regularly available (such as scallion cream cheese). Sandwiches are not prepared for customers -- they are encouraged to "grip, rip, and dip" bagels into their chosen Schmear. ATMOSPHERE: The interior is crisply designed with a modern feel. SERVICE: From an investment perspective, the concept is brilliantly efficient. Limited hours (7-noon Wednesday and Thursday, 7-1 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), limited choices, no sandwich/beverage prep, and online ordering encouraged, make the service efficient from both effort and material perspective. FOOD: Compared to other bagel shops the bagels are attractively packaged with open totes, inviting the aroma of the bagels to greet the customer. The exterior is covered by the topping, rather than sprinkled. The bagel is crisp and chewy on the exterior, but fluffy in the interior. In addition, tubs of smoked fish-based spreads are available. TIPS: The chain is expanding into Southern California. On Thursdays Schmear flavors change. The flavors are announced on Popup Bagels website. Although pre-orders are welcomed to ensure your pick, the online system does demand a minimum of a dozen are purchased. Ordering in person allows a three bagel minimum. The company recommends running water over the bagels, and placing in a preheated 350 degree oven for six minutes to crisp the exterior. Note the shop closes at noon on weekdays, 1 o'clock on weekends.

We've heard so much hype about PopUp, so we drove down to Newtown to pick up a half dozen. Super…read morequick, but we wish the guy behind the counter had been a bit friendlier. The bagels were warm, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the scallion cream cheese "schmear" was tasty. I liked the rip and dip idea. We would put them in our top 5 in CT! We'll be back to try more of their schmear specials!

This place has good bagels. You know they are fresh and they pretty much make you any type of…read moresandwice you want. PLUs the coffee selection is large enough to make everyone happy. I get a toasted sesame with scallion cream cheese and crispy bacon! So damn good! Also try the jalapeño bagel toasted with jalapeño cream cheese a hash brown, egg and sausage with hot sauce and ketchup! The staff is always friendly even when they are swamped. If you are taking out just call in before..

It was on okay bagel, definitely not worth $9 though. I asked for avocado on the side and you'll…read moresee the photo for yourself on what they served me. They couldn't have just cut off that brown piece? The bagel itself (even though it was an everything bagel) lacked salt and pepper. I ordered it with salt and pepper but I didn't see any on it. I asked for a hashbrown in my bagel and they actually put it on my girlfriend's egg bagel instead so that was also a bit disappointing. If they can't get 2 bagels right then I doubt they can take an order for a family of 5 or a friend group all ordering together. The service was okay, kind of rude young woman in the front. I asked her for ketchup packets and she just stared at me so I had to ask a different worker for them. The place inside is ok, very outdated. Won't be coming back, there are many other bagel spots around here that do a much better job.

Delicious breakfast spot but a bit pricey!…read more Food: we got a few pastries and an egg sandwich and they were really good! The coffee is also pretty decent Ambiance: this spot is generally quite busy so getting a table was a long waiting game! Especially a lot of children Service: decently fast Price: I do think it was very expensive for what you get

The donuts are actually very good. My review is not about the food…read more The ambience is very simple and basic -- tables with a couple of chairs, nothing elaborate or particularly decorative. It's best for one or two people, although a small group of three or four could certainly go. If you're looking for something casual and straightforward, it works. My problem is with two things: what happened during payment and the complete lack of accountability afterward. I ordered takeout for $18.25. The employee handling my payment entered a $2.04 tip on the iPad himself, turned it toward me and said, "just sign." I did not authorize that tip. My receipt clearly shows "TIPS: $2.04." Yes, it's only $2.04. The amount isn't the point. An employee should not be deciding how much a customer is going to tip. What bothers me just as much is what happened afterward. I called twice and left messages. I then emailed management/ownership with the receipt and documentation and gave them an opportunity to simply refund the $2.04. No call. No email. No response. Employees can make mistakes or bad decisions. Management's responsibility is to address the problem when it's brought to their attention. Ignoring the customer only makes it worse. And please don't respond now with a generic "We're sorry you feel this way" or "Please contact us." I already contacted you multiple times. If you're going to respond publicly, address what actually happened. Good donuts. Simple, basic atmosphere. Bad payment experience. Even worse accountability afterward. My advice: keep your receipt and compare it with what actually posts to your card.

Love their lemonades and smoothies and on the weekends they have donuts from Brooklyn baking and…read morethey are some of the best I've ever had! Everyone is so friendly and helpful! You can tell either order on the toast app or at the door/window upfront to go or sit down and eat/drink inside, is super cute in there! Everything I've had from here is so good!

I've gotten in the habit of calling ahead to give businesses a fighting chance or at least to help…read morethem avoid a negative review. So I called ahead to Toast. And I asked a very simple question: do you have a trained barista on staff today that can pour me a camera ready drink? The answer was yes we can and yes we do. No they don't. $5.10. $6.10 with the tip. One sip. Ugly, bitter, massive like at least 10 ounces and I ordered a Cortado. Straight in the garbage. Oh also paper cups only.

Best donuts around and everyone is always so friendly and helpful!! Their breakfast sandwiches are…read morereally good too!!

10.23.25 This donut shop is tucked in nowhere Torrington…read moreright off of route 8 & right across from Lowes. Great spot. These donuts are so good. I wish I was closer. They're always fresh and very good size. It looks like any typical donut shop that you've been to. Nothing really stands out except that really intense smell of FRESHNESS. So good in the air. Three service is also always great. They're so kind and genuine here. Always great hospitality and very nice people serving you. They have some deal that they sell you the donuts at a discounted rate after like 5 or 6 o'clock . Something like that. I was so surprised that they offer this. I still remember the first time here when they told me about that and I took advantage of it and bought more than I originally planned on getting. I think it's a great concept I've never encountered elsewhere and think more donut places should adopt their truly great concept. Makes sense instead of throwing donuts away at the end of the day. Almost forgot to mention their coffee. It's so good for just a donut shop. It has such rich full body taste. Such a great place to frequent. Love you people here :-)

I ordered a cake from Kaylan's Kitchen for a post-wedding celebration, and it was truly the…read morehighlight of the event! Corey was an absolute pleasure to work with--she took the time to understand exactly what I envisioned and brought my ideas to life in a way that exceeded all expectations. The fault-line design was stunning and received compliments throughout the evening. As beautiful as it looked, the real surprise was how incredible it tasted. The homemade vanilla cake, infused with lemon zest, was moist and flavorful. The fresh lemon curd between the layers added the perfect balance of tangy sweetness, and the homemade buttercream frosting tied everything together beautifully. Not only was our cake a showstopper, but it was also one of the best cakes I've ever tasted. If you're looking for a custom cake that is both visually stunning and absolutely delicious, I highly recommend Kaylan's Kitchen.

I got the breakfast steak and egg wrap and added bacon i removed the horse radish on mines This…read morewrap was amazing It really hit the spot very tasty... The beef was Seasoned very well also got a oatmeal cranberry cookie for my breakfast dessert can't wait to try something else on the menu

Ordered TooGoodToGo from here - got 15 bagels for $5. From day before or morning of not sure but…read morestill tasted good!!

I understand when it's busy to get flustered but to be rude to customers because you're busy is…read moreabsurd. Made my order wrong and gave me attitude when I asked for it to be corrected.

I was visiting the Hudson, NY area with my spouse and daughter from Tennessee and stopped in Hudson…read moreBagels on the recommendation of a fellow guest at the inn where we stayed during our visit. My family felt a bagel would make a great mid-morning breakfast/early lunch option, so we gave Hudson Bagels a try. Each of us was quite pleased with our experience! The fella that greeted us upon entering was nice and helpful in guiding our selections. The bagels were fresh and as good as any NYC bagel I have ever eaten. My family and I couldn't have been happier with our visit. The only downside was the limited amount of indoor seating available, but that's not a complaint--rather, just something to know if you're planning of stopping in for a bagel. If the weather is cold, the outdoor seating isn't likely an option. I highly recommend Hudson Bagels! If I ever make it back to Hudson, I'll visit this shop again! :-)

So, so good. The cream cheese is like no other and there is a wide assortment of sandwiches to…read morechoose from! The staff is super friendly. It's the best bagel place around!