Awesome bagels! The sesame bagel with plain cream cheese is perfection. I always order it lightly toasted, and it's become my go-to. On my most recent visit, I also tried the black sesame bagel with butter. It was good, but there was a bit more butter than I would have preferred, and the standard toast wasn't quite crispy enough for my liking. That's an easy fix though, and I'll just ask for it toasted a bit longer and less butter next time. I really love the location of this spot and am hoping to check out their other location soon. They share a great outdoor seating area with Sea Wolf Bakers and also have a small amount of indoor seating. There's usually a line on weekday mornings and a longer one on weekends, but it moves surprisingly quickly, so the wait has never felt unreasonable. One thing I especially appreciate is how light these bagels are compared to some other Seattle bagel shops. They have a great chew without feeling overly dense. Service has always been friendly and efficient. I still haven't tried any of their fish sandwiches, but that's next on my list. Until then, I'm perfectly happy sticking with a classic sesame bagel and cream cheese. read more

Old Salt Fish and Bagels - Sesame bagel with cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This is a cozy bagel place located in Fremont. We split a smoked cod bagel ($16). I want to try the lox & roe bagel too. The bagel was perfect and chewy and the smoked cod was also great. I love how they don't go too crazy on the cream cheese. There is a lovely outdoor seating area as well as indoor seating. Staff are polite. read more

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Mediocre bagel, apparently no service, but at least it was really expensive . I ordered a kippered salmon bagel for $16. The bagel itself was smaller than a typical bagel and had some capers and a small amount of cooked (not smoked) mashed up salmon in the center school lunch cafeteria style. The bagel was chewy but lacked any crispiness on the outside. Basic, not generous, amount of cream cheese. The salmon had barely detectable flavor if any, while most of the flavor came from the capers. Overall, I felt a bit like I had been scammed. The chocolate chip cookie was actually pretty good. Not great, but good enough. Note about the service: I walked up to the counter to order and asked if they would bring it out--the person i ordered from said yes--so I tipped accordingly. I took a seat in the main seating area on the patio and poured myself a glass of water from the self service station. After around 20 minutes of waiting and looking inside to see if anyone was coming out i walked in and asked one of the people preparing bagels if someone was going to bring my order out. He looked confused, pointing to a row of bags on the counter, one of which was my order. Now, I tip generously for service, but more often than not i don't tip when I order and pick up my own food at a counter. Again, I felt a bit scammed. There are much better bagel options in Seattle, and certainly ones that don't ask $16 for such an unremarkable one that I had. read more

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Ordered: - Lox Bagel Sandwich - Bagel wasn't too thick or doughy which was good. I wish it had a little bit more lox for the lox:bagel ratio. First time, having salmon roe on a bagel, personally I don't think it makes a huge difference. Overall, satisfied with the sandwich. read more

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Pretty decent, right down the middle lox bagel for Seattle. A little heavy on the cream cheese for my taste but to each their own. Bagel was solid. Soft and chewy. The drip coffee was 4/5. The lox wasn't fishy and the sprouts were a nice touch. Overall just a good average lox sandwich. I hear there's a long line on the weekends and they sell out. Not sure about that level of hype honestly. I'll probably go back to try some other options. read more

Old Salt Fish and Bagels - Lox on poppy seed bagel - Bagels Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Hard to give a thorough review. They only had plain bagels left when we got there but the plain bagel was good. I do wish they maybe had a dairy free cream cheese option available (maybe they were also out). The location is cute with them sharing a courtyard space with Sea Wolf next door. The service was friendly despite them being out of just about everything. Would come back! read more

Old Salt Fish and Bagels - Courtyard and entrance - Bagels Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Best bagels I've had west of New York City! Try the black sesame Aleppo bagel, with only a hint of pepper heat at the finish, delish read more

Old Salt Fish and Bagel is such a treat! I had their Smoked Black Cod Bagel Sandwich and it was the bomb!!! I love their inviting space and bustling neighborhood vibe (at least that's how it was on a Saturday morning). They use excellent ingredients and it's worth the splurge. YUMM!!! :-) read more

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Cute cozy bagel shop. I stopped in for an Asiago bagel with smoked fish spread. So yummy! I had them toast it and put the spread on rather than on the side and they did it perfectly to my liking (not too much, not too little). The staff were quick and friendly. I did go in on a Tuesday morning at 9:30a. Whenever I'm back in the area I'll try a different bagel. read more

Old Salt Fish and Bagels - I got hungry so forgive my bitten last half of my bagel, lol. - Bagels Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great array of options for bagels, shmears, and add ons. Nice outdoor sitting area. Super pet friendly and overall a perfect spot for a quick bagel in the AM read more

Old Salt Fish and Bagels - Asiago bagel with scallion cream cheese & kippered salmon - Bagels Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ordered a black sesame bagel with herb cream cheese and tomato. There was definitely a line, but it moved quickly, clearly a popular spot. The inside was nice, ordering was easy, and we grabbed a seat outside afterward which was really lovely. The bagel itself was really good. The black sesame had Aleppo chili baked in, which added such a fun kick, and the herb cream cheese was flavorful without being overpowering. Since tomatoes are in season, they were fresh and delicious, which made the whole thing feel bright and balanced. My only small downside was that the bagel was a little tough to chew, but that could also just be my sensitive teeth talking. Overall though, I'd come back. read more

Old Salt Fish and Bagels - Black Sesame Aleppo Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Old Salt was ahead of the Seattle bagel renaissance. Paving the way for the new entrants that have made The Emerald City into a poppy-seed palace. It's a top tier bagel in terms of its taste, freshness, and texture. I would recommend coming in here and getting a bunch of bagels and schmear to go. That way, you can create your own sandwich with your preferred level of schmearing. Let's be clear here. I have trust issues when it comes to allowing someone else to schmear my bagel. I imagine that most people in Seattle don't want to be drowned in the cheesy goodness, but I want to be swimming in it. And the lox sandwich just didn't have enough for me. I'm assuming they do so in order to keep the flavor integrity of the salmon itself, and I completely understand that because it tastes amazing. If you want a nice little snack, the sandwiches are great. But if you're looking for a MEAL, then you might be disappointed by the size. That's no knock on Old Salt, they're churning out epic food over there. read more

Old Salt Fish and Bagels - Lox Sandwich - Bagels Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Multiple people (and trusted ones, at that) recommended this place for bagels. I went on a Sunday morning and got an untoasted everything bagel (because if the bagel is good, it should stand on its own without toasting) with DF cream cheese and an Americano. The bagel was lacking flavor (don't come at me for not toasting it, because I stand by my previous statement) and it wasn't dense like a bagel should be. The coffee was good though. read more

Old Salt Fish and Bagels - Everything Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Our friends really hyped this place up so we had to stop here before we left Seattle. It was a Sunday morning and the place was pretty busy but the line moved fast and the food didn't take too long to come out. I got the blackened cod bagel sandwich on an everything bagel. It wasn't something I had tried before so wanted to give it a try and I'm glad I did! It was delicious and you can taste the freshness of the ingredients. read more

This place makes me want to live in Wallingford. We went on a weekday around 11:30, and there was no one in line ahead or behind us. The bagels are the best bagels I've had in Seattle. The outside is crispy and chewy, and the inside is airy and fluffy. It is a satisfying experience. We also got a bag of dayolds, abd they toast perfectly fine at homs, too. The black sesame with aleppo pepper is really interesting- it's savory in a way that's hard to describe and quite unique. Cannot wait to go back! read more

Old Salt Fish and Bagels - All the bagels. - Bagels Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I've been here a couple of times for bagels. The shop is a tucked back behind a bakery so you have to go looking for it. Lots of seating outside, not much inside. Staff at the counter have always been friendly. I normally get a cold brew and its ok coffee. Not the best in the city but better than the chain places. Last time I visited I had the salt bagel with lox and onions. The onions added a nice bit of crunch and acid. The salt bagel had no salt at all. Almost like having a plain bagel. My wife and I both got bagels and on both found roe(which neither of us ordered). Which tells me that don't clean off the work station very well between. This was a bit concerning. read more

Bagels so good that we had to get back in line! We love a salty crisp bagel crust with a chewy inside. Chili cream cheese on everything bagel, the perfect pair, loved the depth of chili flavor. 5/5 The kippered salmon sandwich on black sesame Aleppo, the bagel was okay but the salmon was good. Don't think I would order again 4/5. Salted honey on salted bagel, a sweet treat to end breakfast 5/5 A bit of a line but it moved quickly. The staff was friendly read more

Old salt fish and bagels is on god my most fave place for lox bagels. Ever. I bring all of my friends and family whenever they're in town. Can't wait for my next visit! read more

Old Salt Fish and Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been here twice to get a bagel and both times I've left very satisfied. Lines moves fast and bagels are made fast, even when it is crowded. Both times, I got the lox sandwich. I really appreciate that they use real lox--not just smoked salmon. (Lox tend to be only cured and sometimes cold smoked, smoked salmon is cured and then smoked quite a bit more. This makes for a cleaner, fresher flavor with lox). Bagels were perfect. Crispy outside, chewy inside. My only wish is that the bagels were slightly larger. Very New York experience as this place does not have "open face" bagels. It is expensive, though. Most of the their bagel sandos are $17 or more. read more

Love the bagels and smoked fish. great service. we return often and always great service and bagels.

Food is fantastic, best bagels and lox in all of PNW. But hours and inventory are completely unreliable. Most days they're out of bagels and fish by noon. Why even put your hours as 2 PM if you can't keep the basics in stock? read more

Hot, tasty everything bagels and sandwiches, atmosphere is warm and inviting with that iconic fresh bagel-scent! Coffee is delicious- hard to find from the street , it is located in the courtyard of the SeaWolf bakery... go all the way to the back , come early ... gets busy but worth it!! Service staff are kind and helpful (I am handicapped) lovely young woman got me napkins even though they don't do table service- Thank you!! read more

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Tucked into a little patio area shared with seawolf is Old Salt Fish and Bagels. Though seawolf garners most of the attention I would argue that Old Salt Fish and Bagels deserves just as much. The bagels they serve are almost as good as the ones from nj or nyc and the smoked fish is just the cherry on top. It is one of my go to breakfast spots! read more

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Good flavor and texture (though smaller sized) bagels. Nice service flow. I would put them in the region's top three or four bagel places. However, they have a more limited range of bagel flavors than just about any other shop in the state. What disappointed me, though, were the schmears. They are overwhipped. Like WAY overwhipped. The fish (which they are known for) was underflavored. We could barely taste the fish. And the vege was over-flavored and bitter. I would definitely return for more bagels. But I would pass on the schmears read more

Old Salt Fish and Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The lox bagel is seriously AMAZING. Came here on a recommendation from a local who was saying 'this is how bagels should be made' They were right. Every bite was delightful. We stopped in on a Wednesday morning and there was no wait. The entrance is tucked back to the left of the restaurant, but signs on the street help let you know it's there. Paid $48 for 2 lox bagels and 2 coffees with a tip, so couldn't come here everyday for breakfast but would sure want to read more

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VEGAN REVIEW ONLY The bagels are not vegan. They use an egg wash on all their bagels, I confirmed with them over Instagram after I posted a bagel and someone told me it wasn't vegan. Their menu has a vegan cashew spread, so it's pretty misleading that they don't mark anywhere that the bagels aren't vegan. Don't make the same mistake I did! They also have a veggie bagel sandwich that is vegetarian as listed, and as I ordered it, I asked if swapping the cream cheese for the cashew spread would make it vegan, which they incorrectly told me yes. Bummer! read more

Old Salt Fish and Bagels - Bagel has egg wash But the insides are vegan bc I swapped the cashew spread for cream cheese on the veggie sandwich - Bagels Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wonderful fresh bagels with outstanding smoked fish options. Appreciate outdoor seating.

We had the Lox Sandwich and Sal's Special which had a Teriyaki Salmon as the main protein. The Lox original bagel was head and shoulders the standout. The bagel itself was mediocre, but you could really taste the quality of the smoked salmon and the texture of the roe was a nice touch as you bite into the bagel. My issue with Old Salt Fish and Bagel is the price point. $16 for an ok bagel with not that much cream cheese or other fillings is a steep hill to motivate me to come back again. read more

Old Salt Fish and Bagels - Lox Sandwich - Bagels Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Went on a rainy Sunday afternoon hankering for a bagel. There was a line, but it moved reasonably quickly. Opted for kippered salmon on an everything bagel, toasted. It was delicious and hit the spot. They had some seating inside that was full, but plenty of seats in the outdoor covered space with a fire pit that was much appreciated. read more

Old Salt Fish and Bagels - Kippered salmon on an everything bagel - Bagels Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My friends and I were in the mood for bagels, so we came across this place in Ballard. The shop itself is really cute and also has a lot of seating, so it's a great spot to come to with a group of friends. I had the black sesame bagel with cream cheese. The black sesame was an interesting flavor for a bagel, although the flavor was pretty subtle. I tasted the black sesame more in the aftertaste, which I think I preferred because it wasn't overpowering. They also gave a generous amount of cream cheese, but it didn't feel too heavy. In total, my bagel was only about $5, which is pretty reasonable compared to other bagel shops i've been to. They also have a lot of cream cheese options, but I wish they had more options for bagel flavors. They only have a few savory options. I would have loved to try a fruity or sweet bagel. Regardless, I really enjoyed Old Salt Fish and Bagels and would definitely come back! read more

Old Salt Fish and Bagels - Black Sesame bagel with cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - Seattle, Washington

After a trail run and a cold plunge, bagels were just what I wanted! A friend and I arrived at Old Salt around 11:30am and there was no line. We both ordered an everything bagel with cream cheese, I got the smoked fish cream cheese and she had the herb cream cheese. We also ordered a chai tea latte and a mocha, respectively. Our orders came out fast, we only waited about 10 minutes. There were plenty of tables open, and we chose one that looked out into the beautiful bustling space. The bagels were delicious, they tasted very fresh and were the perfect amount of chewiness. I also very much enjoyed the amount of salmon in the cream cheese. My friend loved that the herb cream cheese also had a hint of lemon. The cream cheese to bagel ratio was pretty good, though I would definitely prefer a little bit more cream cheese. Overall, a great experience. We will definitely be returning to Old Salt! read more

Old Salt Fish and Bagels - Everything bagel with smoked fish spread - Bagels Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Quick review- I got everything bagel with herb cream cheese for $5.5. Kinda pricy for basic bagel. The cream cheese was lemony which was different. Not bad just nothing special for me. Don't think I'll go back read more

Old Salt Fish and Bagels - Counter - Bagels Near Me - Seattle, Washington

oh my gosh this place is one of the best bagel spots I've tried. I was in the area to try a coffee shop with a friend and she recommended that we stop here to get some breakfast on the way. WOW this place is sooo tasty. I ordered their plain sea salt bagel (toasted of course) with their herb cream cheese and let me tell you, this combination is perfection. they apply just the right amount of cream cheese and with all the herbs added to it, it's so tasty. they have both indoor and outdoor seating and everyone here is so friendly. read more

Old Salt Fish and Bagels - plain sea salt bagel with herb cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Stopped in with a coworker to grab a bagel and coffee. First time here and it didn't disappoint. I ordered the sesame bagel and added cream cheese and lox. Bagel tasted amazing and was perfectly toasted. The lox tasted fresh not fishy and they give you a hearty amount. I definitely felt full after eating it. Bagel was reasonably priced and you could add on an assortment of items to your liking. Service was friendly and fast. They also make great coffee (I believe they use cafe ladro beans). They have some table seating inside and an outside covered patio with a fireplace. Felt cozy and warm even in the winter. Definitely check this place out and also go earlier in the day if possible, as they do sell out of bagels. read more

Old Salt Fish and Bagels - Sesame Bagel with Cream cheese and lox - Bagels Near Me - Seattle, Washington

oh my god YES! this place has got some good bagels! trekked my way out here to try their lox bagel sandwich, and while it was quite pricey, it was so good! i got the bagel toasted and it was perfectly crispy on the outside and nice and chewy and moist on the inside! the veggie spread was smooth and savory, paired nicely with the lox, which was salty, and then topped with SALMON ROE!!!! which is such a unique topping, that ive only ever seen on courage bagels in LA. the sandwich is definitely a treat, but i would come and get it again. wonderful place to grab a bite, friendly and quick service, both indoor and outdoor seating (covered patio too). read more

Old Salt Fish and Bagels - lox bagel - Bagels Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really great bagels. My only knock is that the bagels are on the smaller side. Might be the best Everything seasoning i've ever had.

Cute place! I got the lox which honestly was a 3.5 but friends got the kippered salmon sandwich and a black sesame bagel with fish cream cheese and those were so good! prob is what bumped my rating up to a 4 I don't know coffee that well, but both of my friends said it was really good coffee and asked where the beans were from read more

Had the everything bagel with herbed spread. If you're looking for a lighter bagel, this is it. This wasn't super heavy and the cream cheese was yum. This place is such a cute vibe. They have loads of outdoor seating, definitely recommend coming here on a sunny day. There is a long line on the weekend in the morning so beware but definitely worth the wait :) read more

Old Salt Fish and Bagels - Everything bagel with herbed spread - Bagels Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Now y'all know I am constantly on the hunt for a good bagel. When I saw this pop up shop on Yelp, I booked it on down to Fremont to check it out. The line was out the door and down the street, but I was not deterred, and as my reward, the line moved quite fast. I had the halibut sandwich which came with a large portion of halibut seasoned with just the right amount of curry. The bagel itself was quite nice with that soft but chewy texture that makes me so happy. We were able to snag some seating on the patio which was fairly dry despite the damp morning, and warm thanks to the heaters. Great little spot and def worth the wait. read more

Old Salt Fish and Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went here around 12:45 on a rainy Saturday. Only 1-2 parties in front of me. We got the kipper sandwich and the lox sandwich. Both delicious! The bagels both had a really good chew, and I didn't even mind that they weren't toasted (normally a very big thing for me). I really loved the flavor pairings of both sandwiches, though may lean more towards the lox samdwich--I really liked the roe and the lox flavor & texture over the kipper, and I think the everything bagel had a better chew and density than the poppy seed bagel. I also am a big fan of greens on my sandwich so the pea sprouts on the lox was more my style BUT I love the pickled onions and capers of the kipper, so truly no bad options here. We also got the mocha with skim milk & a triple shot of espresso, and a americano. We liked both and could see us picking them up again if we were swinging by for more bagels. We also picked up two bagels and shmear for tomorrow morning. One plain and the other the black sesame and Aleppo pepper. For shmear, we got the chili and smoked fish. Will post tomorrow about how the hold up overnight! I may be the only one who has done this, but I first waited in the line for sea wolf next door before realizing I was in the wrong place. Don't be like me lol--the entrance with the Manolin sign above it is where you need to go. The atmosphere is really cool and well done. They have both indoor and outdoor dining areas, with the outdoor area having some fire pits. Seems like a nice place to meet up with people to have some bagels!! We had ours to go this time, but we will stay for a bagel when we've got a little more free time. Would recommend! read more

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