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I went in while walking. Decided to give it a try. I didn't try to sandwich but would on another visit. It was busy but moving. Not a place to sit. It's a grab and go. Staff was friendly. I just ordered a plan buttered bagel. After I paid I was told they were out and I could get something else. I got an egg bagel instead. It was fine just not what I wanted. I would probably go earlier to get more of the items on the menu. They were fast with their service. Just didn't get what I ordered.
The line is long and they run out of a lot but the wait was worth it. I got a rainbow bagel with vegan veggie cream cheese and it was delicious. The portions were just right! They also did a chai for me with almond milk. The servers were kind despite how busy they were. Nowhere to sit inside so prepare to grab and go. Would definitely come back next time I'm in Philly.
I really enjoyed Schmear It because of their variety of cream cheeses. I was able to order an egg bagel with lox cream cheese. It had everything a lox and bagel would have just in a cream cheese version, which was fantastic! Their espresso could use some upgrading, but hey it's a bagel shop!
They have a great vibe, friendly staff, and a good selection of regular bagels. The fans have plenty to enjoy as others have said. However, it's not worth a trip for the gluten free diner or a picky foodie. The French toast bagel had me excited the whole way there, but it was a bland doggie bagel with cream cheese. That gluten free bagel recipe needs a lot of development. Otherwise, I would recommend it.
After late night dance party this bagel hit the spot! Service was fast and friendly. I was in and out in a flash . Bevels were fresh and crusty and chewy/ I got the Pen spread - lox and cream cheese mix - and they put a nice portion on my bagel that was tossed just tight. Love the bagels a super convenient location to my hotel.
Honestly, their bagels are pretty good. It's a really small shop that has a few seats but if you're coming in for a bagel and a coffee, this is a good place to go. Their sizes of their bagels are pretty decent compared to the rest of the ones in Philadelphia and they've got a lot of spreads.
Newly renovated. Bagels are large and service was fast. Looking forward to when they get their espresso machine to start making different types of coffee. This will definitely be my go to place for coffee and bagels when I am here in Philadelphia.
Solid bagel, I mean as far as Philly bagels go. Got an everything with vegan cream cheese. Bagel could have been toasted a bit more, but there was a decent anount of everything seasoning and plenty of cream cheese which was not too thick and not too runny, just right. The bagels tend to be on the smaller side and the $4 price was reasonable, as was the only $0.50 extra for vegan cream cheese. Service was quick and friendly.
They don't advertise the many varieties of gluten free bagels nearly enough (IMHO). Almost all the bagel bases are available as GF which was a welcomed surprise. They offer can't-remember-the-name local boutique brewed coffee, too. I made the tame/lame choice of getting the lox and cream cheese (Penn) bagel for my first visit and has me wanting to try their more unique signature options. Wishful thinking: really wish they offered a breakfast egg/bacon type option but alas they do not. Also: theres swings/ open table seating right outside the door in the "alley," -- appreciated given Schmear's interior is efficient (v. small).
16 days ago
Was the best bagel I tried in Philly. I got the wake an bacon. Wish it was closer to me but will definitely be back when I'm in Philly. read more
Came to Schmear It for a quick grab-and-go breakfast because I was craving a breakfast sandwich on a bagel. I opted for the Wake N' Bacon on an egg everything bagel, and it was pretty good! The bacon scallion schmear had a nice flavor, and there was a good amount of bacon on the bagel as well. My one critique is that the bagel was pretty small for the price. I was expecting something a little bigger and more filling. Overall, it was a pretty standard bagel, but I'd come back to try some of their other bagels and sweet schmears too. The shop itself is very tiny with nowhere to sit, so it's definitely more of a grab-and-go spot. read more
10 days ago
There was a bug in my bagel when I opened it at home. Obviously did not eat it, and there was no phone number to call about it. It was super busy in there so I guess they didn't see it but hopefully this makes them look closer at the cleanliness of their shop. read more
I went in while walking. Decided to give it a try. I didn't try to sandwich but would on another visit. It was busy but moving. Not a place to sit. It's a grab and go. Staff was friendly. I just ordered a plan buttered bagel. After I paid I was told they were out and I could get something else. I got an egg bagel instead. It was fine just not what I wanted. I would probably go earlier to get more of the items on the menu. They were fast with their service. Just didn't get what I ordered. read more
20 days ago
11 months ago
The line is long and they run out of a lot but the wait was worth it. I got a rainbow bagel with vegan veggie cream cheese and it was delicious. The portions were just right! They also did a chai for me with almond milk. The servers were kind despite how busy they were. Nowhere to sit inside so prepare to grab and go. Would definitely come back next time I'm in Philly. read more
I really enjoyed Schmear It because of their variety of cream cheeses. I was able to order an egg bagel with lox cream cheese. It had everything a lox and bagel would have just in a cream cheese version, which was fantastic! Their espresso could use some upgrading, but hey it's a bagel shop! read more
They have a great vibe, friendly staff, and a good selection of regular bagels. The fans have plenty to enjoy as others have said. However, it's not worth a trip for the gluten free diner or a picky foodie. The French toast bagel had me excited the whole way there, but it was a bland doggie bagel with cream cheese. That gluten free bagel recipe needs a lot of development. Otherwise, I would recommend it. read more
3 months ago
3 years ago
After late night dance party this bagel hit the spot! Service was fast and friendly. I was in and out in a flash . Bevels were fresh and crusty and chewy/ I got the Pen spread - lox and cream cheese mix - and they put a nice portion on my bagel that was tossed just tight. Love the bagels a super convenient location to my hotel. read more
Honestly, their bagels are pretty good. It's a really small shop that has a few seats but if you're coming in for a bagel and a coffee, this is a good place to go. Their sizes of their bagels are pretty decent compared to the rest of the ones in Philadelphia and they've got a lot of spreads. read more
1 year ago
Newly renovated. Bagels are large and service was fast. Looking forward to when they get their espresso machine to start making different types of coffee. This will definitely be my go to place for coffee and bagels when I am here in Philadelphia. read more
11 months ago
Solid bagel, I mean as far as Philly bagels go. Got an everything with vegan cream cheese. Bagel could have been toasted a bit more, but there was a decent anount of everything seasoning and plenty of cream cheese which was not too thick and not too runny, just right. The bagels tend to be on the smaller side and the $4 price was reasonable, as was the only $0.50 extra for vegan cream cheese. Service was quick and friendly. read more
8 months ago
4 years ago
They don't advertise the many varieties of gluten free bagels nearly enough (IMHO). Almost all the bagel bases are available as GF which was a welcomed surprise. They offer can't-remember-the-name local boutique brewed coffee, too. I made the tame/lame choice of getting the lox and cream cheese (Penn) bagel for my first visit and has me wanting to try their more unique signature options. Wishful thinking: really wish they offered a breakfast egg/bacon type option but alas they do not. Also: theres swings/ open table seating right outside the door in the "alley," -- appreciated given Schmear's interior is efficient (v. small). read more
3 years ago
Fast, friendly and convenient. Decent bagel with fun menu options. Prices are fair. Has the Philly roll and it was fine. Nothing amazing, and a little more fishy than I thought it would be (I do like lox, so that didn't really bother me). Fam had plain bagels w/ cream cheese and were content. The place wasn't busy and the employees were super nice! For a quick breakfast at a fair price, do it! read more
Small shop, great service, no seating. I ordered the Penn for $6 on an everything bagel (choice of bagel included) and I enjoyed it. Price-wise, it made sense how much (or how little) salmon was in it. It was chopped salmon mixed into the cream cheese. I enjoyed the bagel itself as well as the amount of cream cheese, I just wish there had been more salmon. Not sure if there's an option to pay for extra salmon but I like my lox bagels with plenty of salmon so I might try that tactic out in future! My friend got the Philly which is lox with Wasabi and soy sauce. She thought it was salty, but to be fair, with a Wasabi and soy sauce mix into lox which tends to me salty, I'd expect a salty bagel. So be prepared, if that's your style, go for it! read more
Came here on a Monday around 8:30am and had a pleasant experience. The staff were friendly and helpful. I see from the other Yelp reviews that people are liking it! We found the place because we had been eating the donuts across the street and liked the Schmear It menu. We got the Penn on an onion bagel which was delicious ($6). It comes with cream cheese, chopped lox and your choice of bagel. They did not skimp on the chopped lox, the cream cheese was the perfect amount - not too much where when you bite in it all falls out, and not too little. There were also tons of crunchy onion pieces on top of the bagel. I would give it a try and the prices aren't bad! read more
1 year ago
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3 years ago
I haven't had a bagel quite as good as their French toast bagel . It bagel is topped with subtle amounts of bananas , strawberries and ofcourse cream cheese . The bagel itself does have a taste reminiscent to French toast and was just really good. It was probably better to not toast it rendering it softer than the toasted version. I also had their lox on everything and that too was very good even though they are very light handed on the lox . This is a small ish restaurant that has seating for about five people . I'd recommend coming here if you want a quick breakfast meal and want to avoid long lines and wait times such this can be a good option although you'd be limited to bagels . read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Great Bagel place to grab on the go in the early morning! Every order was made really fast and all the staffs were really friendly and attentive. The place is quite small to sit down since the register is right next to most of the seat, but when the morning rush is done, it's not so bad to sit inside. read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
Philly is definitely not known for their bagels and I've been disappointed by many places here, but I gotta say this is the best bagel I've had in PA. I tried the loxsmith on an everything bagel. This was lox cream cheese with cucumber tomato and scallion. So delicious!! read more
5 years ago
These bagels were delicious and fresh. They're generous with the fillings of your choice. The staff was very nice and the orders came out quick. Perfect place for a satisfying breakfast. I definitely recommend coming here if you're in the area. The salmon was very tasty and fresh. read more
3 years ago
Bagels are very good and the workers are always so nice. Wait times are normally pretty quick even when they are busy. read more
2 years ago
Love this bagel spot! We are only a couple blocks away and this place is easy to pick up from. Husband loves all the lox options and I love all of the fruit/veggie options. On this particular pickup, I tried the stuffed french toast style bagel with strawberries, bananas, walnuts, cream cheese and syrup on a cinnamon raisin bagel. I missed that big creamy hit of cream cheese though (syrup seemed to take over) so next time I am going to switch it up and get the french toast bagel and forego the syrup! This place never disappoints. Go try a bagel! read more
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