This place is amazing. Full stop. Would come all the time if I were local! FOOD: Bagels. Interesting cream cheeses. Cookies. Yum. Sadly they were out of the Cacio Pepe bagel but I would 100% come back for it. SERVICE: 10 stars out of 5. The people here are super super nice! AMBIANCE: Some outdoor seating. Cute. BATHROOM: Clean with lots of toilet paper! Quite hilarious, actually. read more

Olmo - Pledges in the bathrooms - Sandwiches Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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I'm not sure what's in the air here, but New Haven's boats an impeccable culinary scene from fast casual to upscale. I'm a big bagel stickler and having just arrived from NYC, I thought I've seen it all. My best friend suggested Olmo, claiming that their bagel is the best she's ever had. In truth, I didn't believe her, but i walk away from this experience as an Olmo diehard fan. Their bagels are absolutely brilliant. Tens, elevens even, across the board. I've truly never had anything like it. Their flavors are unique with a Zaatar and Cacio bagel; candidly, I was too much of a purist to try them this time around and opted for the safe yet mildly experimental Rosemary bagel. Stop everything you're doing. Book the flight. Try this. Its crust is crackly with a bubbly top, almost akin to that of high quality sourdoughs, yet the interior is plush with a quintessentially dense bagel crumb. God, there's no limit to the amount of praises I can sing about this. The flavors with the okonomiyaki are well balanced also with the sweet tangy bbq contrasting the luscious, creamy egg omelette. It's really REALLY hard to choose a favorite though as I tried their lox, okonomiyaki, white fish, and cinnamon raisin shmear, and all of them were excellent in their own right. The workers are also incredibly kind and accommodating, working fast to complete every order efficiently. Olmo's so good I had four of their bagels within a 24 hour period. Does it really get any better than this? read more

Olmo - Rosemary Bagel White Fish (Bottom) and Onion and Sea Salt Okinomiyaki (Top) - Sandwiches Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

It was my first time in New Haven and I was searching for first time foods that I must try while I was here. Other than New Haven Pizza, Google recommended I get a New Haven Bagel. They recommended I go to Olmo. I walked over on a sunny day and placed my order on the computer. I ordered an egg sandwich on an everything bagel with an iced coffee. I was excited to see what makes New Haven bagels so special. They did not have indoor seating so I had to sit outside in the heat. I started eating my egg sandwich and realized it was very chewy. It did not have the crispy, crunchy flavor that I was used to in New York City bagels. It took a while to eat it and experience the flavor. It is okay I guess. I wouldn't say I would switch over to New Haven bagels any time soon but it did the job. It is almost like the New Haven style pizza in the area. It is nice to try but I think I will stay with the classics back home. read more

Olmo - Sandwiches Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Amazing bagel spot! We got a cold brew and their Spicy Deluxe sandwich, which had bacon egg avocado mash and spicy mayo, on their Everything Everything bagel. I really enjoy how crispy and chewy the bagel was, without it being too thick. It was busy even at 7am, so be prepared wait a little but it's easy to order since there are tablets for self-ordering. Comfortable seating outdoors, but may be hot read more

Olmo - Spicy Deluxe - Sandwiches Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

What a terrific place--excellent, friendly service, the best bagel I've ever had (cacio e pepe!!) and loved the outdoor cafe style seating! read more

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Best bagels in New Haven! New Haven had a major bagel deficit until they came around. The cacio e pepe bagel is fantastic. I mostly stop by on weekend mornings and even though they are busy, the staff work quickly and efficiently. If a certain bagel flavor is showing as not available on the in store kiosk or online, it usually gets restocked very quickly if you allow a few minutes. Customer service is also great the staff are so friendly and helpful. Keep up the good work, Olmo! read more

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"You got to be kidding me You got to be joking" (Graham Parker) You've really got to be kidding me or joking with me if you tell me there is such a thing as a New Haven bagel. Well, please excuse this uninformed schmuck for not knowing that there REALLY IS something known as a New Haven style bagel. Just do a little research like I did and you might be astonished to learn that a New Haven-style bagel is characterized by a unique, "steam-only" cooking method instead of traditional boiling, resulting in a lighter texture with a thin, crispy crust. They're described as having a soft, airy, and warm interior with a crisp, slightly chewy exterior and form the missing link between New York and Montreal style bagels. Well, now that you have that info, you should also know that the Olmo Bagel Shop is widely considered the home of the original "New Haven-style" bagel. Their bagel varieties include Original, Everything, Sesame, Everything Everything, Poppy, Cacio E Pepe, Onion Sea Salt, and Za'atar. Now, I'm sure you're wondering if that Everything Everything was a typo, and the answer is......no. Everything Everything is one of their specialties, described as "a savory delight using our unique house blend of sesame, black sesame, onion, garlic, poppy, Italian seasoning, herbs de Provence, sea salt, black pepper, cheddar, malt vinegar, Korean chili flake, nori, and tofu bacon bits". I guess that adequately explains the double "everything" and surely explains why I just had to buy one. We visited their booth at the Wallingford Garden Market today and were blown away by their gorgeous looking bagels, pricing, and fantastic customer service. All together, we bought two bagels at a very reasonable $2 a pop, and when our counter person found out it was our first crack at Olmo's bagels, he gifted us a third. Our three were an Original, an aforementioned Everything Everything, and the freebie was a Cacio E Pepe with "a generous amount of black pepper topped with a slice of caramelized provolone cheese, which gives this bagel its reddish hue". I enjoyed my Everything Everything for tonight's dinner with some cream cheese and smoked salmon. The bagel was very good, nice and chewy and all that spice made for a distinctive flavor that curiously reminded me a bit of Thanksgiving stuffing of all things. We split the Cacio E Pepe bagel for breakfast the next day and that was a smash hit as well, with plenty of flavor sitting on top of a caramelized provolone blanket. It was savory, decadent, and delicious! Well, next time we're in New Haven (and we can manage to parallel park), guess where we're headed for bagels? read more

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Very busy but we ordered at a kiosk right away. I was excited to try a New Haven bagel, I got the everything everything with scallion cream cheese, toasted. Though my bagel did not look or taste toasted, it was overall okay.. a solid 3 stars but the service here is great so I bumped this place to 4 stars. I think it may have tasted better if I actually got my bagel toasted, it was just super chewy. Also, the give you lots of cream cheese which I love, but my cousin gets half the amount and says it enough. read more

Olmo - Sandwiches Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Extremely good and worth the visit. Efficient kiosk-based ordering system. I came around lunchtime on a Wednesday and it only took ~5 minutes for my order to come out. I got a toasted everything bagel with egg and cheese, and I added a sausage patty. The egg was perfectly cooked (fried to soft yolk) and the bagel was marvelous. The price was pretty reasonable for the area ($10 before tax and tip). I'd recommend this as an easy default breakfast if you are visiting New Haven. read more

Olmo - Everything bagel with egg, cheese, and sausage (~$10 before tip) - Sandwiches Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I've had their sandwiches several times and its always consistently great! My husband has been eating here for years. I usually get the turkey, egg, and cheese with picked onions and today Arugula was added....OMG! They provide fast service and are still nice. It gets busy in the tight space and I know why - it's so good! Not easy to park around there, however it's still worth the hassle for a to-go order. I don't eat from here often, however, if I was closer, it would be a problem. read more

Olmo - Turkey egg, cheese, Arugula and pickled onions on plain bagel - Sandwiches Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

These aren't really bagels. At least not in the classic New York style. They are smaller. The outside is overcooked, almost crunchy, to my taste and relative to a traditional bagel. I know they are popular and have many fans. Everybody likes what they like. But in my view it's not a bagel and not for me. read more

Delicious! Had a bacon egg and cheese on an everything bagel. Loved it! Also easy to order online and pickup

Came in on a Saturday morning and it was quite crowded. Appears to be a very popular college student spot and not a peaceful place at least on the weekend. Ordering ahead is probably the way to go. Besides the overall disorganized feel of being in the shop, they were playing really grating music that was basically just a hyper beat and made the whole feel even more frenzied. Got a cold brew which was not very strong and probably a third of it was oat milk. The bagel itself was very good - fresh, soft, with slightly crispy outside and overall unique feel for a bagel. Got it with scallion cream cheese and egg and it was a generous freshly cooked two fried eggs on the sandwich. So five star bagel. But the experience was unpleasant and the coffee left something to be desired. read more

Olmo - Plain bagel with over medium egg and scallion cream cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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I had a craving for one of Olmo's bacon, egg (well done), and cheese sandwiches on a toasted plain bagel this morning and as always, they delivered. The place was packed, but despite the chaos, the customer service was excellent and the food was absolutely worth it. As great as the bagels and sandwiches are, and they're definitely worth both the price and the wait, today's real surprise was a complimentary chocolate chip cookie and it was outstanding. Honestly, I'd put it up against just about anyone's. It even tops Insomnia Cookies and East Rock Breads' cookie, which is saying a lot. I love this place, and I think you will too. Enjoy yourself folks! read more

Olmo - Chocolate Chip Cookie - Sandwiches Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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I normally order through UberEats, but their food is consistently good, and their bagels are soft and perfect for sandwiches. read more

Olmo - Egg Sando with Bacon, Arugula, and Spicy Mayo - Sandwiches Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I was treated so nicely here, Megan gave me free hashbrowns and some ice for my water. She deserves a raise! read more

Olmo - BLT - Sandwiches Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I always receive great bagels and service at Olmo. Stop by or get your deliver early. Otherwise you may miss out or have to make another selection. I live about 30 minutes from Olmo. So when I'm in the area, I make every effort to stop for a bagel. My last visit there, I bought a half dozen. If you've never been to Olmo, I hope you try them. I also hope your experience is great like all of mine have been. read more

I could not be happier that I came to Olmo! I was visiting for the weekend and needed some breakfast before my trip home. Friendly and quick service, and food was absolutely delicious - the highlight of the food I had while here! Definitely recommend the Everything Everything bagel. One note is that there is nowhere to sit inside but once the weather is warmer there are tables outside. I will 100% be coming back on my next visit! read more

Olmo - Spicy Deluxe Sandwich on Everything Everything Bagel - Sandwiches Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Olmo Bagels at the edge of Yale University is an absolute must-visit for breakfast, boasting a culinary experience that justifies any queue! What started as a casual observation of a massive line on a bike ride quickly turned into a delicious discovery. We indulged in their breakfast bagels, and my salmon smoked bagel was nothing short of amazing--truly a 10/10 for food quality that will leave your taste buds singing. Nestled in a neighborhood rich with history, the building itself, like many along this historic stretch of Chapel Street dating back to the 18th century, hums with the legacy of New Haven's development alongside Yale. Despite a challenging parking situation and a 30-minute wait, the exceptional service received was also a perfect 10/10, making the experience seamless and incredibly welcoming. Be prepared to navigate difficult parking, but the staff's efficiency and warmth more than compensate. It's also worth noting for planning purposes that Olmo Bagels is not particularly geared towards children, with no highchairs available. This gem offers an incredible atmosphere (8/10) perfect for adults looking to savor a truly outstanding bagel. I will be back! read more

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This place definitely lives up to the bagel hype, whether you're getting a classic bagel with cream cheese or a full breakfast sandwich, you really can't go wrong. The different breads and cream cheese are all delicious. I was super impressed on my first visit, and it's a spot I always want to come back to. The staff is kind and welcoming, and the space is adorable, perfect for sitting outside or check out the cool vibe inside. read more

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Awesome. Delicious and the staff is super helpful/friendly. No matter how busy it is it always seems to take roughly the same amount of time. Tip: Order online from your phone a few minutes before you walk in. Then mention your order to the first person you see - they'll use their handheld to immediately start your order. Otherwise it will get done and put on a shelf to grab. If you order in person, they'll come outside and call your name and hand you your order. Also, I've always found that if I want a table, one always opens up when I'm ready to sit. If you want one, you will get one - just the endless circle of life, dude There are also a few tables around the corner on Whitney. Great place. read more

This was my 1st time ordering from Olmo but definitely not the last time. Placed my order and received it a timely fashion. I unwrapped a perfect breakfast. I am not normally a bagel for breakfast kinda girl but I figured I go off the reviews and give this place a try and it was worth it. I received a great breakfast, bagel was toasted with butter, crispy on outside nice and soft on the inside, bacon perfectly cooked, egg done well and cheese just nice amd melty. This bagel was udderly perfect. I highly recommend them just off this 1st experience with Olmo. I also ordered cinnamon raisin cream cheese on a sesame bagel that I ate later that day which was good but I am completely sold on the breakfast bagel ! read more

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If I still lived in Brooklyn and had to walk to my favorite bagel shop and it took 15 minutes to get there, this is where I want to end up. Have frequented here and they still hands down have the best bagels. Had to introduce my nephew to the delicacy that is bagel with smoked salmon. Let's say he was thoroughly impressed. I also like using them for catering when needed. Fast service and easy to order. read more

Stopped by this place for lunch when visiting Yale. Affordable, friendly staff, and delicious food. I appreciate that they have outdoor seating as well. This was my first time trying an okonomiyaki bagel and I love the fusion of flavors here. I got the everything bagel with it. It was fresh and was filled with cabbage, bacon and sweet-sour okonomiyaki sauce. For $8, it was a nice lunch! read more

Olmo - Sandwiches Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Best bagels in CT! When my daughter comes home we go from Tweed airport and straight to Olmos for a variety of a dozen bagels! Love the breakfast sandwiches and spreads too. Very friendly servcie. read more

Yes I waited a long time for my bagel, but it was absolutely worth it. I cannot recommend this place enough, especially because they also accommodate vegans and have vegan cream cheese. The gentleman at the front managing the DoorDash/uber orders and crowd control was amazing and very helpful regarding updates on my order. I was also able to try their chocolate chip cookie and it is out of control addicting. Definitely worth the trip. read more

Olmo - Sandwiches Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I love a bagel, and being back in the northeast means I needed to get at least one bagel. Went to Olmo at around 9:30 AM on Saturday. The interior of the shop is very cozy and was quite crowded. We ordered on these screens after waiting for about 5 min. We were all asked to wait outside, which had ample seating. About 15 min later, a man came out to hand us our food. I ordered a toasted everything everything bagel with spinach and artichoke schmear. The bagel was crunchy and dense which was great, but I really loved the flavor of the cream cheese. I'll definitely be back! read more

Olmo - Everything everything Bagel and Schmear Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Pretty good bagels I got the bacon egg and cheese one with the unsweetened tea. A little pricy tho.

Olmo - A New Haven Essential ​Rating: ​I had to see if the hype was real--with thousands of 5.0 ratings on Google and Too Good To Go, the bar was set incredibly high. After visiting, I can confirm that Olmo absolutely lives up to the reputation. ​We grabbed a half-dozen with a great mix: Everything, Sesame, Everything Everything, Onion Sea Salt, Za'atar, and Rosemary. Even without any schmear, eating them plain was an experience. They were incredibly fresh, and the variety of flavors is impressive. The Onion Sea Salt and the Za'atar were the standouts for me--just delicious. ​We took them home to build our own breakfast sandwiches, and they provided the perfect foundation. ​A few things to know before you go: ​Seating: The inside is purely for ordering/pickup, so there is no indoor seating. There is limited seating outside, but this is primarily a grab-and-go spot. ​The Vibe: Even though it was busy, the staff was remarkably kind and efficient. ​Must-Try: If you are a bagel fan, this place is an absolute must-visit. ​I'll definitely be back soon to try one of their specialty sandwiches on-site. Do yourself a favor and go get you some! read more

Ordered my usual sandwich today, and I feel like it keeps getting bigger? In this economy? For $12 I literally got the most monstrous breakfast sandwich. I have no clue how they can afford to add this much bacon to each sandwich. I'm a person for whom a city is made or broken by their breakfast sandwich game, and if Olmo left New Haven I would probably have to move. Keep going here so they can keep putting insane amounts of bacon on each sandwich. The cinnamon raisin cream cheese is also wild. read more

Worth the hype. We visited on a rainy Sunday and it was already packed with people. The orders took a while so I would recommend doing a pickup order for ease. Some bagel sandwich flavors may change on the menu depending on the time of year (depending on seasonal) so just check in before you order. So delicious!! read more

Olmo - Sandwiches Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Friendly staff, tasty bagels and very fresh. Love that everything can be customized. Easy ordering by computer or with a real person! Very small inside, only tables for eating outside or carry out. * Disclaimer * these bagels aren't quite as fluffy as a typical NYC bagel but the dough and flavor was really good read more

Olmo - Bagel with lox, tomato and cream cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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The main breakfast bagel shop I've been going to! I love the Okonomiyaki bagel, added with some avocado mash, it hits the spot. The variety of bagels are also delicious, I really like the Qatar bagel, which goes well with really any filling. There's always a wait, but they make the bagels fairly quickly. Definitely recommend! read more

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In the words of Larry David - "pretty good, pretty pretty, pretty good. BEC - egg was cooked as ordered. Bacon was real and crisp. I didn't get a lot of flavor from the bagel, I ordered an everything. It was softer than I like but overall, a very good BEC. I staff was kind, engaged and despite the growing line, service was relatively fast. read more

Super friendly service, easy to order on their touch screen, and delicious bagel sandwiches. Got a cacio e pepe toasted bagel with over easy egg, cheese, avocado, and roasted turkey. DELICIOUS! Everything was super fresh, tasty and only took a few minutes to get. They bring the order to you outside in a friendly manner and you can eat it at one of the available outdoor tables. Great experience all around. read more

Olmo - Exterior - Sandwiches Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Stopped by this place while walking around Yale and MANNNN did it hit the spot. The smoked salmon and the absurd amount of schmear really made its way into my heart (with love, not like a heart attack). The service was very wonderful and they even added a blueberry muffin to my order to try it out. If I'm back in Connecticut, I'm definitely stopping by again! read more

Olmo - Lox with Love with spicy scallion schmear and a blueberry muffin - Sandwiches Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

The best bagel place in CT! Hands down. Always crowded but staff is fast and friendly. read more

Olmo - Bacon eggs and cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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There's a reason this bagel spot is the best! So glad to have this gem in New Haven. You know it's good when there is always a line out the front! The bagel sandwich itself is absolutely delicious you can taste the freshness and quality of flavors. The smears are made fresh, I had the spicy scallion and it's actually spicy! The bagels are soft, yet crisp when toasted. As a person who loves scream cheese I really appreciate how much they pack into this bagel. I'll be back to try more. Outdoor seating only. You can order at the kiosk or online and your order will be called out. There is street parking as well as a lot across the street. read more

Olmo - Everything bagel, spicy scallion, egg cheese & sausage - Sandwiches Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Being from NJ, I had high expectations for this bagel shop, and it delivered! Unfortunately, I visited during Yale's parents' weekend, so there was a long line, and our order took a while. But I have to give Olmo credit--they were super efficient and handled the crowd well. The ambiance was nice--ordering inside on a kiosk was easy, and there were plenty of seats outside to sit and enjoy your food. I got an egg sandwich with bacon on a bagel, and it was absolutely delicious--a perfect breakfast sandwich! Not sure it was worth the wait that day, but I'd definitely come back on a less busy day. read more

Olmo - Sandwiches Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

The staff were so friendly and helpful. The ordering process was easy and the food was fresh and yummy. The restroom was super clean too. This was an all around amazing breakfast spot. read more