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    Pearl’s Bagels

    4.6 (440 reviews)
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    Closed 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
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    Emily Y.

    The shop is very cute and I like how there's indoor and outdoor seating. The line was long but moved quickly. I got the Classic Lox substitute avocado for cream cheese. The bagel was delicious but I think they went too heavy on the microgreens and there was not $3 worth of avocado.

    Lox bagel
    Brooke S.

    What bagels should look like! This is such a cute little place, staff was friendly and bagels were made quickly. Only downside is seating because the store is so small, but we lucked out, grabbed a table and ate our bagels. We ordered the lox and a byo and both were so good! Can't wait to come back!

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    Kemi B.

    I love how cozy it is inside! Great customer service and sweet. There is seating inside and a table outside I sat at! I built my own bagel and it was quite pricey, but pretty good and filling!

    Gail B.

    Pearl, where have you been all my life???? My friends told me about this gem. The store is across the street from the convention center and just feet from Capital Burger. Pearl was the precious fur baby of the owner. You can see a photo of pearl hanging on the wall. It was from the owner's wedding day. The bagels are yum-a-licious. The strawberry cream cheese is SO wonderful & fresh. There are chunks of strawberry in it. You will need to "reapply" the cream cheese while you are eating it. There are containers of various cream cheese flavors for sale. You can also get day old bagels on sale. The merchandise includes cute warm hats and tshirts. The Tom sandwich seems popular (there isn't an actual Tom). If you have your own fur baby, there is a water bowl & dog biscuits outside. The inside dining area is small but there is outside seating too. Thank you Pearl!

    Bacon egg and cheese
    James T.

    Came here multiple times on our week long vacation in DC. Not only is it good, it's next to a Metro station, so super convenient to grab something then head straight downtown. I opted for a B.E.C bagel and it was delicious! Go, you won't be disappointed!

    Robyn E.

    A must-visit if you're in the area. I ordered a bacon, egg, and cheese bagel with honey butter, and it was truly a delight. The bagel itself was incredibly tasty, and the bacon was next-level -- almost like candied bacon. I also tried the hibiscus tea, which was so refreshing. I'm not from the area, but I am a bit of a bagel connoisseur, and this spot instantly made my must-go list. The dog-themed atmosphere is adorable, the employees were very welcoming, and the service was quick and on point. Highly recommend.

    Haru S.

    Got breakfast here both days during Otakon this past summer! Great place to hang out with friends and catch up over a bite to eat. It's close to the convention center, so it was very convenient for us. Despite the long line, service is still very fast. And the wait is worth it! Their bagels are loaded and definitely hit the spot. Looking forward to eating there again when I visit DC!

    Lox sandwich
    Nik W.

    Very cute, small location. We beat the line when we visited, but could see one beginning to form in the morning, and it's definitely a little cramped with everyone waiting for orders / in line. There is limited seating, but if you can snag a table, it's pretty comfortable. It was fun to see the bagel oven at work in the back! The bagel was denser and smaller than I generally prefer, but I understand that texture can be a matter of preference - my brother prefers a denser, chewier bagel. I do feel like the ingredients (like lox) within the sandwich were a bit scant compared to bagel sandwiches I've ordered at other places for a similar price point, but overall this was a solid sandwich. The staff was very kind.

    Everything bagel with microgreens and cucumbers  Veggie cream cheese
    Victoria M.

    I stopped by here following an appointment nearby, I needed a good place to grab a bite and check into work. The patio was a great idea with the weather. I did an order ahead since the line was enormous and there isn't much room to wait inside. I ordered three things- a drink, a cream cheese for takeaway, and a bagel sandwich. I walked to the pickup spot (20 mins following the order, about 5 mins early from my pickup time) and was told my order would be ready shortly. Everyone was very nice, and my bag was handed to me shortly after. The person that had helped me had turned around and was having a laugh with the guy who looked to be responsible for making drinks. I waited a bit before finally getting into their attention and letting them know I was missing my drink. They checked my bag receipt, said yep, and made it quickly. I walked away, realizing my bag felt pretty light for also having a container of cream cheese, and realized that was also missing. As I was halfway to the door, I had to backtrack through the crowd, had to grab the same persons attention to ask about it. It was as simple as grabbing from the case on the way out, but as a first time visitor, I had no idea. Seems like something that could have been communicated before. It really wasn't that much of a hassle, but it was annoying and felt a bit dismissive. I had just spent nearly $20 on a plain bagel with some sprouts and cucumbers, a tea they poured from a container, and a container of cream cheese, so to have this type of service was a big miss for me. Overall, the bagel and hibiscus tea was honestly just okay, but I did love the cream cheese. The place is definitely cute and is a nice place to sit and have a moment. Maybe I would be a return visitor, but overall the pickup process turned me off.

    Egg and cheese and tomato on a sesame
    Gabrielle B.

    Nice bagel, they had heart pink bagels as well that looked very cute. More chewy less crunchy and more on the bread like side. Great egg though I like the way it was prepared. The staff was also pleasant. Not a lot of seating but we made it work.

    Very cute storefront!
    Angie C.

    I was staying in the Mount Vernon Square area and had been craving a bagel. I looked up some nearby options and was surprised to see a well-known NYC chain here, but with less-than-stellar reviews. This shop had fantastic reviews, was super close to my hotel near the convention center, and a local colleague confirmed it was a great choice. I stopped in planning to get my order to go. The storefront is so adorable and welcoming. It's a bright white entryway with an adorable logo of the owners' Frenchie, who is of course Pearl. Pearl is also on the coffee cups and the paper that wraps your bagel. They have so many good sounding options for sandwiches, bagel types and cream cheese. I like to judge a first-time visit to a place on pretty standard options, so decided I would order a bagel with cream cheese and a drip coffee. But I noticed a scallion cream cheese and just could not resist, so went with that along with an everything bagel. Perhaps a surefire way to keep colleagues away from me at the conference; oh well. The interior was also bright white and clean, with some cool D.C.-themed artwork on the walls and Pride flags draped throughout. I don't know if that's year-round or if it was just for June/Pride month. In any case the space felt so cheerful and welcoming that I decided to sit down and eat here for a few minutes instead of taking my bagel to go. Service was fast and friendly. My coffee was rich and delicious. It was full right to the top and I had to pour out a bit to pour in some milk, Thankfully they had thought of this by having a little s station near the milk, which was offered in Whole, half and half and oat milk varieties. My bagel was so delicious. I'm a bit of a bagel snob, and this was a very good take on a New York style, chewy on the inside, crispy on the outside texture. I absolutely loved it. The cream cheese was abundant, enough that I couldn't quite eat it all, and both the texture and flavors were on point. I was so glad I came here and wouldn't be surprised if these are indeed the best bagels in D.C. I'm in town a lot and I will definitely be back!

    Classic lux on a poppy bagel and frenchie on an everything bagel .  Cappuccino and cold brew .
    America L.

    Hello fellow yelpers....The female taking the orders down was awesome and had such a great attitude and provided some insight on the level of cream cheese that's needed :) We got the classic lux on a poppy bagel with medium cream cheese and a frenchie on an everything bagel ( loved the micro greens in this ) . We shared and split it to get the best of both worlds . Cold brew and cappuccino ( hot ) , were . The service was absolutely awesome and lighting speed and did not affect the quality . Thank you ladies for making this experience amazing

    Reener B.

    If you're near the convention area, this is the perfect place for breakfast!!!! It might get a little busy, but there's plenty of seating outside. The inside is frenchie-themed and I just can't get enough of how cute it is. So sad that I only found out about it on my last day in the DC. If I had more time, I would've definitely been here every morning.

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    It was really cute in there and the bagels were pretty good! For how busy they were it came out pretty fast.

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    Is it walking distance from the Hamilton hotel and is thete coffee?

    We are 0.6 miles from the Hamilton hotel (about 13 minutes walking) we have lattes, drip Coffee and lots of other espresso and tea drinks!

    What hot sauce do they use?

    Crystal!

    Do they have any dairy free/vegan cream cheeses?

    Hi Lisa - We offer tofutti cream cheese as our non-dairy option. You can add it to your bagel in the "build your own" section of our online menu.… 

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