This starts off dark but it ends with bagels and joy, trust me!…read more We had been at Jersey Shore Med Center all week as our mother transitioned, finally, at 4am on Christmas Eve. When hospice staff finally ushers us out of her room at 6:20 we are left to collect our hearts and heads and move forward. Mom loved the beach and the sun will be rising soon. But we are short on sleep and need comfort in this time. What says comfort at 6:30 in the morning better than the staff and bagels at Hole in One? We piled in the car to grab our favs and then ate breakfast peacefully on the beach in Ocean Grove as the sun rose. We reflected on life and death and family... And the joy of a soft, toasty bagel. I also had a Red Bull which may or may not seem insane lol If it was any other bagel shop we may not have gone there that morning (there are closer shops to the beach than this one!). I mean who goes straight for bereavement bagels at dawn after 3 hours of sleep? Well the staff at Hole in One are always so great and friendly. And the bagels are possibly the best you can get between Red Bank and Neptune. And their sandwiches? Delicious. That little danish/turnover type of pastry thing that was kind of warm when they gave it to me? SO TASTY. Please stop by when you get the chance!

I stopped in for the first time today & was disappointed by the customer service. The gentleman…read moreassisting me seemed impatient when I had trouble hearing him. As a first-time customer, I didn't feel particularly welcomed. Thankfully, the woman behind the counter was friendly & pleasant. But with so many bagel options in the area, I will not be returning to Hole in One.

Very happy with the Egg and Swiss I ordered. Bagel was light and fluffy but not doughy. Place was…read moreclean. Friendly staff. Definitely will be back!

Unbelievable bagels! Sandwiches are HUGE! Service…read moreimpeccable. You will never get a bagel anywhere else in NJ once you tried Bagel Exchange.

Amazing bagels!!! Great service too. Really nice people who work there super convenient spot for…read moregrabbing bagels on the way to the beach

I love this place as a new regular, clean bagel shop, great staff and fast service. The food orders…read moreare made fresh. I absolutely enjoy the blueberry muffins and the egg bagels. Thank you for exciting here.

It's amazing what they can do with bagels, outstanding, service, polite, and prompt & and wonderful…read morepeople that work there are extremely polite and courteous. Semper Fi! God bless the United States Marine Corps

Such a small portion of pork roll and one slice of cheese on my bagel! It's so dry I can barely eat…read moreit. Compared to other bagel places and the quantity you get on a breakfast sandwich, I would not come back. It's a shame because they used to be really good. The place is always clean & friendly staff- no problem there!

Brand: 6/10 Pertaining to first impressions, I was very…read moreunderwhelmed by the Bagel Joint, since the bland sign does not reflect the name of the business, since it has "Bagel" written on it. I actually had to look it up to clarify that this was the specific bagel shop located on the Quail Creek Shopping Center. It especially does not benefit from having such a sign juxtaposed with the unique business next to it. I appreciate how the interior maintains the 2010s-era hipster minimalism, ranging from the fall décor to Bruno Mars playing over the radio. Would I say that the fall décor exhibited any unique feature of the establishment? Probably not. Ambiance: 10/10 The noise from the kitchen activity did not intrude upon the experience, nor did the music become so obnoxiously loud I would have ate outside. There is a soft coziness to the interior ambiance that made it easy to enjoy my meal. For a small establishment, the space between tables and the waiting area sufficed enough, since no one obstructed my personal space. Indeed, it uses the most out of what little space it has, which I respect in businesses. I could clearly understand the bagel options behind the glass. Staff: 9/10 When I placed my order for the meat, egg, and cheese sandwich, the staff patiently asked me specific questions, such as which type of meat and which type of bagel buns. I appreciate staff who do this with a broadly defined dish. However, I was not asked if I wanted the buns toasted or not. Nonetheless, I can see how the staff mean well. Waiting Period: 10/10 I always factor in the waiting period, whether in terms of taking or waiting for the order. I had a short, pleasant waiting period. Food: 6/10 I picked a sandwich with ham slices and sesame bagel buns, which had a well-cooked quality to it. The underwhelming size and quality of the sesame bagel did not complement the eggs or the ham slices. The sesames had more flavor than the buns and the ham slices. The overall price with the meat, egg, and cheese sandwich and the water bottle brings it to close to $10, which definitely did not suit the quality of the course, or the establishment despite how accommodating it is. Comes Together Well?: 7/10 For a quaint Quail Creek Shopping center business, the Bagel Joint definitely will satisfy any taste in bagels, since it is the only bagel shop in that area--but it only goes so far. I could easily find bagel shops with more unique qualities anywhere near me. I can see how the nostalgic element might work for it, but would wear out easily if the food does not. People and economies are chaotic. Businesses should not just compete with each other, rather they should cooperate to both weather economic uncertainty and to establish a market to meet a wide variety of demands, which is what I wish to see with the Bagel Joint and the Shopping Center as a whole. I would like to see if Ramtown artists have any pieces of art they can contribute to the walls of the Bagel Joint. Perhaps the sign--and the establishment itself--could have a more unique name, like its neighboring businesses. Rating: 4/5 Stars Averaging out the factoring scores rounded to exactly 8/10, which definitely fits this establishment. I would like to see how the Bagel Joint evolves with the times in terms of the food and the aesthetics. Recommend To... Anyone looking for a quick meal while also having a sense of nostalgia. Other than that, I cannot find anyone else who would be fascinated with this establishment.

go visit Jackie & Gina for an awesome sandwich - you definitely want a bodega bacon egg & cheese on…read morea kaiser roll 10/10 recommend

From the moment I walked in I was welcomed! I arrived very late morning so my bagel options were…read morelimited but that's on me. There is a credit card surcharge so bring cash. There's some limited seating but feel free to enjoy your meal dining in. I ordered ham & provolone with mayo on a pumpernickel bagel and it came with lettuce & tomato. It was a decent bagel and yummy! The sandwich was almost $10 and included a bottle of water or can of soda. I thought it was quite pricey and I didn't need a drink so I'd prefer to pay $7-$8 and not have the drink. The drink should be an added option not automatically included. Overall, good sandwich!

Bagels are not bad, the pork roll egg & cheese was mediocre at best. A little expensive for the…read morequality.

Very disappointed. Bacon is way overcooked and crumbles. The bagels taste like the ones you get…read morelike Thomas's. They definitely are not crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and they are way overpriced.

I had high hopes when they opened on Mule Road. My first two experiences were positive. The staff…read morewas great, and I enjoyed the bagels. Then, rather abruptly things deteriorated. My last two visits resulted in smaller bagels that were flat out raw in the middle. And on visit #4, I picked up a take out order at 6:30 in the morning that was not my order. They had two orders on their table. Come on, really? My search continues for a good bagel place sadly.

Great service and even better bagels definite go to when in Spring Lake. Taylor ham, egg & cheese…read moreon everything bagel just the best.

Recently got some pork roll, egg, and cheese bagel sandwiches to go and they were quick, efficient,…read moreand delicious! It's not my favorite bagel in the world but it works well in a breakfast sandwich. They also carry a gluten-free bagel (keep in mind that they do make it in facility so can't guarantee it's celiac friendly) for those who need to get their pork roll fix while also getting a bagel to go along with it.