Always consistent and correctly made. The staff works at furious pace and orders are made to consistent high standards.

My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed the Carnegie bagel, double toasted on everything. The order was quick to come out and we each devoured our half of the bagel. Double toasting is always a great trick and ensures the bread is sufficiently toasty. I enjoyed the pastrami meat and cheese combination with the egg, but I do wish the meat was evenly distributed. I think I got the side with less meat and cheese. Mission accomplished! read more

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I had their Nova bagel with Lox, cream cheese, tomatoes, red onions, and capers. It was delicious! But... I have been looking for Montreal Bagels outside of Canada, I was happy to find this place but, I guess nothing compares to a really Montreal Bagel. read more

Despite all of the bad reviews, I was compelled to try the spread after seeing that they serve Lacombe coffee. I soon began to understand what the other reviewers have been saying in that the girl at the register had zero personality...However, I was over that mere bump in the road and onto the sweet young lady that prepared coffee and tea for me. Her nice smile and glowing personality far overshadowed the cashiers 1 dimensional greeting at the register. Meanwhile, it looked as if they were way overstaffed. There were people tripping over each other behind the counter, but I digress. My bagel sandwiches came out and they were both sloppy and tasty. Would I go back? Sure. read more

I ordered a bagel from the Bryn mawr location via door dash . When I received my bagel it was over cooked (burnt) . I called and Marcus offered to make me a new bagel and deliver to me . He also reimbursed me for my order .Marcus went above and beyond to correct the issue. Great customer service!! read more

Awesome!!! Big open place, they have La Colombo coffee! great variety of bagel sandwiches and have gluten free bagels! read more

Super nice staff with delicious fresh bagels. The "everything" are especially great - lots of topping, excellent crust, perfectly cooked on the inside. Plain, poppy, sesame - all are excellent. read more

Bagels are delicious and fresh. Believe it or not, I find this location to be faster than other locations.

I should have listened to the reviews. Tried my best shot. Not worth it. $20 later and my angels are absolutely disgusting. I'm not a picky eater especially with bagels but man does this place make me rethink that. At least the people were nice. read more

If my favorite local bagel and all-day breakfast spot is closed (Up-Ryes Bagels), I head to nearby Spread Bagelry in the Bryn Mawr Village. Spread serves up Montreal-style bagels (oven baked, dough made with honey), and they taste great! The bagels and bagel sandwiches are tasty at a decent price. The interior space is really cute. There is an old-fashioned flip board thing above the register area that many customers seem to love, so check it out. I find it loud and distracting, but I digress. :D La Colombe is 4 doors down from Spread in the same shopping center, so you can have great coffee or tea and a Spread bagel. What's not to love?! read more

Spread Bagelry - Breakfast bagel (bagel of choice, cheese of choice, egg, bacon) $8.75 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

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Skip this place and head down Lancaster Ave. to City Ave. to New York Bagels which is SOOOO much better! True New York style bagels with real flavor. These are tasteless. Ive had real Montreal bagels in Canada and these are NOT those. These are flavorless. And what's up with the blaring hip hop music in the morning? WTF?! Had to leave asap after picking up my order when I really wanted to dine in and catch up with a friend. read more

Extremely rude and condescending order taker who responded to me in an inappropriate way, making me feel stupid, for asking my halves of my bagel sandwich wrapped separately so that I could unwrap and eat them at different times. Literally rolled her eyes and asked why I couldn't just wrap it back up myself. Weren't wrapped up separately when I was given my food. Definitely lost my future business for this abhorrent treatment of customers. read more

Disorganized not enough people working with lines. It took 40 minutes to get a bagel, cream cheese and lox

The bagels are really good. I've generally done "to-go" orders here, many times just loose bagels. If you get an everything bagel or sesame bagel, for example, the entire bagel is covered! Parking is generally easy, and service is good. It does get confusing with several servers behind the counter and the lack of a defined customer line. Also, no reflection on this place but do so many people really need to SAMPLE flavored cream cheese? If it sounds good.....can't you make the commitment to that choice?! So, the alternative is the worst case scenario is that you like your bagel a little bit less than you expected. But it keeps the line moving. read more

Spread Bagelry - Everything Bagel. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Clearly one of the better bagel joints in the area that I know of as in freshness. I do know of another bagel place in Bryn Mawr that I have perused, but Spread has been on point with their fresh bagels. Who can resist a fresh hot bagel right out of a wood fired oven? I know I can't, plus that inviting aroma alone will make you go crazy. It will literally have you thinking what do I order? I want that one with this, but wait there is a fresh batch in the oven! Well I guess I can wait for that to come out ! Then you peruse that menu of amazement, and your patience is out the door. Well that's how I try to approach situations like that. It never works out when I try to game plan that perfect combination, but I do make it work. So far every visit has been an enjoyable one , and if you are wondering which one to go with ? My friend my answer is it doesn't matter, you'll leave satisfied. What do I recommend and have enjoyed! *The Cure ~ This bad boy that is stacked, and jacked with a smoked cheddar, brisket, eggs, and smoked bacon with a sriracha spread. All of this was kept safe and secured on an everything bagel. *The Classic ~ When I say "Oh mama.. who's been naughty" , I really do mean "Oh mama.. who's been naughty" with this one ! Smoked Nova salmon, their homemade cream cheese, a slice or two of tomato , with onions on an everything bagel for the win. So good, it makes you want to go smack your mama. *Grilled Cheese ~ Yes a grilled cheese like no other. They flip it so it is inside out, but on that inside is where it's at. A perfectly toasted and grilled onion or plain bagel with perfect amounts of cheese, added tomato and lets not forget the bacon. A sloppy, but damn good sandwich that has me drawn to it like a moth to a zapper. This is my kryptonite, that has handcuffed my taste buds into submission. My Great White Buffalo. (Hot Tub Time Machine) *Pick a Bagel ~ Like I mentioned earlier you will not be disappointed. Choose one to however many and get their homemade spreads. I personally am fond of their maple bacon spread. Maple. Bacon. Spread. Those are some of the ones I've had that really stand out . I've also had their turkey club which was ok, but the ones I mentioned up top I consider their homeruns. Another plus you'd experience is they serve La Colombe coffee , an endless cup of the good stuff. So get in there grab a few, check out their decor and enjoy that moment of pure happiness. I am Nando, and I approve this message. read more

Spread Bagelry - Fresh hot bagel with a Maple Bacon Cream Cheese Sandwich ! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Their bagels are so good. I would recommend buying a dozen bagels and sharing with friends. I wish they would bring back their horse radish lunch sandwich though!!! read more

Good sandwich - brisket was tender and flavorful. We got the rosemary olive oil bagel and it has a bit too much flaky sea salt on it, making it too salty in some bites. Despite being packed, service was decently fast. read more

Spread Bagelry - Philly Special - brisket, cheddar, spinach, mushrooms, onions - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

I've been patiently waiting for months for the new Spread Bagelry to open in the Bryn Mawr village shopping center. I've been to the location in Rittenhouse Square and really lived their bagels. Therefore, I really was excited for this location to open. It should be known that Spread Bagelry serves Montreal style bagels rather than the classic New York bagel. Montreal Bagels were first brought to the Montreal area by Jewish immigrants from Europe. I really love the taste of these bagels, especially because it has a bit of a sweeter complexion. Also, the bagels are all boiled in honey sweet water and wood fired making a really great bagel! This is Spread Bagelry was fairly crowded during the two times that I visited, but that could also be in part of the slow service. It took nearly 15 minutes to get just a plain bagel with cream cheese and the cashier also forgot to add 2 everything bagels to my order. While Spread Bagelry is fairly new they do need to work on their customer service. However, I'm sure that will improve as the employees at this location gain experience. Spread Bagelry is fairly expansive with bagels ranging from $3-5. However, you expect a good, quality bagel. Also, the Bryn Mawr Village where Spread Bagelry is located does not have a ton of parking. Therefore, it can be a bit hard to find a spot. Altogether, Spread Bagelry in Bryn Mawr is fairly expensive and needs to improve their customer service, but they serve some of the tastiest bagels in the Philadelphia region and on the Main Line! read more

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Well, Spread finally opened up. Have been waiting for this place since April. I guess the day I stopped searching to see if it opened was the day it opened. Walking in, it reminded me of an old train station. They had a flipboard, like 30th street station had, before they foolishly removed it... Seriously, this flipboard kept changing and showing different messages. The entire place looked and smelled awesome. I ordered a bagel, egg, sausage, and cheese breakfast sandwich, which took some time to make. That's a good thing. The sandwich tasted pretty good, but I'm not a real fan of american cheese. I think I'll see if they have other options next time... The sausage was pretty good and better than most other breakfast sandwich sausage options. The bagel on it's own is a bit different, since it is wood fired. The texture is a bit off, but it really works well as a sandwich. I'd love to come back and try it again. Can't say that it's the best bagel I've ever had, but it's a decent one. I'll be back to try more things. Glad it's here in town. read more

My customer service experience yesterday at Spread Bagelry yesterday in Bryn Mawr: I walked into the store around 9 AM yesterday morning. There was one person ahead of me in line, so I got behind her. There were at least six people working. Most of the people seemed to be involved in food prep, probably for online orders. I waited about five minutes, and finally an employee walked by and said to me "can I help you?" I answered that I wanted 6 bagels. She responded "you have to pay first". I asked her how to do that. She pointed at a terminal. I asked her if I had to enter my order at the terminal. She said, somewhat annoyed, "no you have to pay first". I asked "how am I supposed to pay if there's no amount on the screen?" At that point, another employee asked me, "what do you want?" I answered I want to get a half dozen bagels, and she is telling me I have to pay first. How am I supposed to pay first if there's no amount on screen, and I am not supposed to enter the order?" She just looked at me and said, "you have to pay first", also with an annoyed tone. So, I said, "you are borderline rude, and you're not helpful at all. I'll go New York bagels where they're polite." The two women responded very sarcastically "have a nice day" as I walked out of the store. I was there once before, a few months and had no problem, walking up to the counter, ordering my bagels from a person and paying for them. read more

Yummy breakfast sandwiches. Ordered the Egg White Sandwich which had egg whites, Turkey bacon and mushroom. Not bad considering we aren't in Jersey or NY ;) read more

Spread Bagelry - Egg White Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Cool, relaxing ambiance in which to sit and eat a delicious breakfast sandwich. The Standard (bacon, egg, and cheese) was crisp on the outside and tasty on the inside. The staff was friendly and fast with service. Don't know how they manage to get up so early and put a smile on their faces. The La Colombe coffee was a great wake-up drink. Nestled inside of a shopping center, the place can be slightly tricky to find right away. Solid 4 stars. read more

Spread Bagelry - a sandwich and a cup of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

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So good! These taste like traditional Montreal bagels! Between the sweet taste and the nice chewy texture, this place makes a great bagel. And if you are inclined, try the bacon maple cream cheese. It's happiness for your tastebuds. On to the coffee. It's fantastic! Try the oat Black and Tan, it's definitely a winner. The staff is very friendly and super flexible. I know because it took me a while to decide on just the right combination. Last but not least, another reason to love this place-they have Bialys!!!! read more

Spread Bagelry - a bagel and a bottle of milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Customer service is awful. Accidentally ordered a $2.25 loose bagel online instead of the toasted and buttered option because I didn't realize, so I put "toasted with butter" in the note section. Instead of telling me when I arrived and giving me the option to get what I actually wanted to order, I picked up my order, opened the bag and pulled out an unprepared bagel and a note telling me that I basically should've ordered it with the bagel with butter option in the first place. LUCKILY, I was close by, so I went back to see if I could get what I wanted. Didn't know cutting, toasting and buttering a bagel was such a BIG deal. The difference was 75 cents... and I offered to pay it, but they refused to make me what I wanted without me paying for a completely new order. RIDICULOUS. read more

Parking lot way to small and hard to navigate. Walked into restaurant at 11;30 on Friday and was told that they are not taking any orders because they are too busy, so I had to leave. I went to the always reliable WAWA. I will NEVER go to Spread Begelry again. read more

Although I am something of a New York bagel snob, I decided to give the "Montreal Bagels" a try. Got them from Spread Bagelery in Bryn Mawr. Definitely NOT a New York style bagel, but VERY GOOD. The bagels have a drier, denser, sweeter crumb, and a crunchier crust. And they are full of flavor. I gave the blueberry lemon bagels a try, and instantly became addicted! I might add that the service was friendly and accommodating. I got some extra bagels for my freezer, but as soon as I run out, I will be back. read more

Taste like grocery store bagels or even day old. no comparison to Up Ryes which is down the street

Very tasty bagels and cream cheeses. Coffee was also quite good. Tea selection is lacking - suggest adding a morning tea like English or Irish Breakfast, not just Earl Gray and herbals. Staff is very friendly and helpful. It was quite crowded on a Saturday morning around 10 am so just be prepared you may not get a table. Look forward to returning. read more

Ok I got the standard bagel sandwich and it was fire. Definitely gonna go back and try other items though too. People who are hating are probably looking for a NY bagel. Newsflash: the world doesnt revolve around New York! Both Jersey and Montreal make better bagels than NYC. I said what I said. Also idk if they have this in other locations, but in the Bryn Mawr one there's a split-flap board reminiscent of an old train station. That made my numtot soul very happy. A little too expensive but I guess that's the Main Line. read more

Came here with a friend. Got the blueberry lemon bagel with pistachio honey cream cheese. Was outstanding.

Outstanding! I've been waiting to try these bagels and they did not disappoint. Yes, a bit different but that's the point. The sandwiches we got were delicious. The service was excellent. Don't miss it - I can't wait to come back! read more

I want to like and support a local business, but despite having delicious bagels (and bialys!) this place has terrible service. No matter the size or simplicity of your order, you will wait or have your order randomly cancelled or lost. Sandwiches and even cream cheese bagels take an inordinate amount of time -- even if you are the only customer -- there seems to be no management or standard of service. Recently we placed an online order for pickup on a weekend morning, got a confirmation text, they charged our account... when we drove to the store (30+ mins round trip) , it was shut. Finally someone came out to say that they had gotten a late start and wouldn't have bagels for another 90 mins at the least. They said they had cancelled our order, but in the meantime, despite's reaching out several times, the charge remains on our account. Charitably, I thought maybe this was a one-off but reading through the reviews, I realize this is an endemic problem. Too bad because it's a good product, but everything else is a huge disappointment. read more

Bagel sandwiches are good but they always mess up my simple orders. Check your items before you leave

We love bagel sandwiches. The bagels are great here, but everything else is HORRIBLE. Today the MANAGER WAS RUDE! There's less than a 50-50 chance that your order will be what you placed. They just don't read the tickets. Today was the last straw: I went back inside because my order was not correct. I asked the manager if the way I was entering the order was correct because I did not get the correct order (it was not scooped, missing mayo, missing onion, missing salt and pepper). She said I was ordering correctly, gave me a small container of mayonnaise and walked away! I was told by the cashier that there was no salt or pepper. Seriously? We're not coming back. read more

In my quest to find good bagels, I've been to Spread twice in the last week. There are apparently no good bagel places in West Chester so off to Bryn Mawr I went. You guys have like 4 good options in a square mile radius! Spread serves up "Montreal-style" bagels which as far as I know usually means three things: 1) boiled in honey-water before baking, so they're slightly sweeter on the outside than NY-style, 2) they tend to have a larger hole, which can make them tedious for sandwich-building, and 3) they are baked in wood-fired ovens. I can only confirm Spread does #3, but it's a great element to their bagels. As far as the holes, I'd say they are about the same as NY-style here. I tried a Plain, an Everything, and a Chocolate Chip. The chocolate chip was really nice - the base seemed to be darker than I'm used to so I wonder if they use a bit of wheat flour or perhaps some of the chocolate melts into the dough. Either way, it was good! They were out when I visited the second time but I'll definitely get another in the future. My favorite bagel here has actually been the Plain. It's so soft with a nice chew and I will quickly put away a whole one even without toasting it or adding any toppings. I had to get extras on my last visit because one inventively doesn't last the car ride home. I also enjoy the aesthetic inside the store. Love the letter flip-board that is reminiscent of a train station. Is it weird that I want one of those in my house now? Service was good both times I went. The first time the cashier addressed me by name as I was swiping my card which I thought was a nice touch. Next time I'm there I'd like to try some of their sandwiches, spreads, or bagel pizzas! read more

Bagels are absolutely amazing ! Breakfast sandwiches are good. Could use more meat and less egg but since the bagel is freshly made it keeps me coming back. read more

Decent new bagel spot, but nothing out of the ordinary. I was excited for our area to gain another bagel spot because we are so in need. There was quite a line when I went this weekend and although it moved kind of slowly, It wasn't too bad. I decided to order a sausage egg and cheese on a whole wheat everything bagel. It took about 15 minutes for the bagel to be ready but this was expected with the line. I was pleasantly surprised by the portions of ingredients in the bagel. There was plenty of egg and cheese which was good. Unfortunately I wasn't blown away by the actual taste of the bagel, I expected it to have more flavor. Maybe it was just the one I chose, so I'll definitely try a different one but I wasn't blown away. read more

Very disappointed. Ordered online a rosemary and olive oil bagel with veggie cream cheese and received a plain bagel read more

Spread Bagelry - Receipt of what I ordered - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

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The bagels here are good, but the people that work here are very rude! Makes it hard for me to want to come back. The first time I went here the woman at the register was very uninterested and sour. Our order also took 30 minutes for 2 bagels & cream cheese. (There were only 2 people in the store!) She also asked a customer to bring orders to people sitting outside because she didn't feel like coming around from behind the grill. She had two other people working that could've easily covered her post at the register. The next time, I called to place and order over the phone and the woman said "can you just place your order online thanks." I was already driving and unable to place and order on my phone, but was floored by the response. I can understand if they were busy, or unable to take orders, but with no explanation this response was very rude. The food is good, but the woman at the front register is so off putting it is hard to have a good experience. read more

The employees are never on top of theiir orders. I ordered something for a confirmed 8:37am pick up. Knowing that was the busy time, i gave them more time. I came at 9:15am. It still was not ready. This is a regular happening here. read more