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    The Bad Bagel

    3.2 (179 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Brittany S.

    My sister and I got "the thriller" on an everything bagel. It had chicken, bacon, pepper jack cheese, avocado, lettuce, and chipotle mayo on it. We both enjoyed it. I also grabbed some of Joe's strawberry lemonade and it was really good. We stopped here during the NYC Bronx, Brooklyn, & Queens tour. Service was friendly as well there.

    Asiago bagel with bacon egg and cheese
    Nathan D.

    Got the asiago bagel with bacon egg n cheese. Was super filling and delicious.. they really stuffed it with bacon. The staff member was upbeat and helped me by answering all my questions. Also got an iced coffee.. I was full for 6 hrs. Def recommend.

    Victor H.

    I came here in the morning around 10ish and ordered a garlic bagel with two eggs sausage and american cheese. The bagel was flavorful. First time i could taste the difference between this bagel and a normal bagel from any stores - the flavor. I could taste the freshness and the imbued garlic flavor in the bagel. The rest of the ingredients: eggs, sausage, and cheese tasted pretty much the same as you would order elsewhere. I checked in using Yelp and i got free coffee as part of Yelp check-in deal. Pretty decent deal. I will definitely come back to this place more often! : )

    $9 Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich not worth it don't recommend go up the block to the deli for the same $5 sandwich
    Jim M.

    Was charged nine dollars for one bacon, egg and cheese on a bagel very very overpriced Save your money don't let people get away with this

    Ryna D.

    Great neighborhood bagel shop! Coming from LA, I always have to have my bagel fix when I'm in NY and Bad Bagel delivered.

    sesame + spinach and artichoke cc
    Michelle C.

    Located right outside the entrance of Jefferson St (L) station, Bad Bagel is a convenient place to pick up a sandwich on the go. I came on a weekday morning and ordered a sesame seeded bagel with spinach artichoke cream cheese ($6.75) which was unfortunately rather bland. The bagel itself, while studded with fragrant sesame seeds, was chewy and had a good crust. But the spinach artichoke cream cheese spread tasted like neither spinach nor artichoke and was just very disappointing in general. I could see chopped up bits of spinach and artichoke in the schmear but it tasted like it needed a good dose of garlic powder or salt.

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    Brandon G.

    I was in town and looking for a great Brooklyn breakfast sandwich and that's exactly what I got here! It was located right across from where I was working and it had a cool look to it so I gave it a shot. I got a traditional sausage, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel. This sandwich competes with any and every single breakfast sandwich I have had at home. It was so filling and delicious. Everything was made when I ordered it and not just heated up and slapped together like some places. I also got a cinnamon roll as well. Which was also equally delicious. I will definitely be back next time I'm in town.

    Hayward L.

    Decent place to get an everything bagel by the Jefferson L train. The decor is trendy, it looks modern and hip compared to a lot of other bagel spots. They have a wide selection of signature sandwiches, as well as more simple breakfast options with eggs. The texture of the bagel is good, although it is a bit too bread-like and not as chewy as some of my favorite spots. There can also be a bit of a long wait time, especially when lots of delivery drivers turn up, they seem to prioritize them.

    Everything Bagel with Flavored Cream Cheese: cucumber dill cc
    Justin T.

    Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon closer to their closing time to get an everything bagel with cucumber dill cream cheese. Bagel isn't as chewy w as I would prefer, but it's a good bagel; cucumber dill cc schmear was very generous - it was airy and refreshing- exactly what I was looking for as a solid snack between meals. Staff were friendly and helpful with suggestions. Nice clean space with ample seating.

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    Elah N.

    The service and atmosphere was great. I only came in for a single bagel (Asiago with Nutella) and it was really good. I need to try out more food items on the menu because it looked wonderful. The price for a bagel with choice of filling was about $4 bucks and some change.

    Everything.
    Mike M.

    The Bad Bagel is a top contender in the bagel game. I stopped by recently for a coffee and bagel. Everything with scallion cream cheese. The bagel itself had a perfect chew, perfect crust, and close to what I'd consider a perfect Brooklyn bagel. Scallion cream cheese was on point. Do wish the bagel had some more seeds though but not a mood killer. The place is modern, employees seem alright, and its spotless. Coffee was "meh" but did its job of washing down this delicious bagel. Eat here!

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    Food was really bad, and over priced. The closing time was also extremely inaccurate. Don't waste you time or money coming here.

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    Vegan tasty bake right size is delicious fresh on promises as always good service too many selection too many flavors. I enjoy it.

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    Phenomenal bagels great prices great great coffee everyone that works there is just so nice I highly recommend

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    Love their food and service. Blond girl is very friendly. Bacon, egg and cheese is a must if you ever visit them

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    4.3(263 reviews)
    0.0 miBushwick
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    I've been back here a few times since my review in June 2024. The service and the food has…read moredeclined over time since then. This time I had the mushroom and onion hummus, which was a little watery and only came with one small piece of pita for a large bowl. I also got the fries, which are still actually pretty good. The reason for the steep downgrade aside from the dwindling food quality and the so-so drinks, is the service this time was just ATROCIOUS. Bushwick service has gotten kinda cruddy overall these days because so many places have this transplant hipster vibe where they just can't be bothered, but this guy acted annoyed and put out to even be there. It was not great last time, but this time was astonishingly bad. He took my order and as soon as my food came out, he disappeared behind a screen and didn't come back out unless someone came in the door (which was only a couple times). Never checked on me. Never asked if I wanted another drink (my mint julep was awful, so moot point I guess). I had to wait for him to emerge when a to go order came in for me to flag him down for the check. Probably the last time I come back here.

    Restaurant was decorated and music was kinda loud so it was hard to hear someone across from me…read more They later dimmed the lights and had candles which was nice. Staff were nice and attentive. The hummus and falafel plate was good. I really liked the rice and veggies - the flavors paired well. Maybe too much hummus for the portion ratio? Decent price for what you're getting, maybe $40 including tax/tip(?) for two of these plates.

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    Arepera Guacuco Bushwick

    4.1(631 reviews)
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    My girlfriend and I were looking to experiment some Venezuelan food, and this place would not…read moredisappoint. We tried the number 20 which was rice black beans, shredded beef, and a plain arepa with sweet plantains. It was delicious. The people were also very nice and welcoming.

    I fell upon this place on a whim. I was strolling Bushwick and was enticed by the photos of their…read morearepas. I can confirm that they look the way they are advertised! And they taste delicious. I felt like the servings were huge!!! Immediately walking in, I was greeted and sat down. My order was taken quickly too. It was a busy day but my food still came out within 10 minutes. And good thing too because I was starving. I got the pollo arepa and pollo empanada. Looovveee how soft the pollo empanada is... it's so dang fluffy. That was my first time having an empanada with that kind of dough. I have to say that I prefer it. Wish Filipinos used that dough when we make our empanadas. lol. The pollo arepa was everything!!! I had never had an arepa until the day I had one here. The meat was seasoned so nicely in their tomato based sauce. And the actual arepa... soft yet had a bit of a crunch. It was the perfect textures for me. I also enjoyed their soursop juice. It paired perfectly with my meal. My friend got the pernil arepa and was impressed by the taste and the green sauce. I didn't get much information out of him other than it was hitting the spot lol. Definitely a solid place to go in the area. It's kind of medium sized in there but there is plenty of seating if you're with a party no bigger than 3 or 4 people. I think most people come in here for a grab and go situation. But it's cool to hang around to watch the kitchen at work and hear the music.

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    Sauce and Soda

    3.9(114 reviews)
    0.0 miBushwick
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    This place is a decent spot to grab a slice and people watch. The crust is a little thicker than…read moreI'm used to but it's still pretty good and it does have the semolina on the bottom. It's clean, the guy working when I went in was blazed out of his mind. So no true interaction just a glazed over stare and then movement. I'd try it out again.

    I am very pleased that a place such as Sauce and Soda exists…read more We were out having drinks on a Friday night, and Sauce and Soda presented itself as a lifesaver to us. Being Angelenos, it's VERY hard to find ANYTHING that is open IN-STORE after 10 or 11pm...even on the weekend!! We were so happy to find this establishment while walking between bars and starting to feel very hungry! Also, it doesn't hurt that the pizza here is also EXCELLENT! Having visited L'Industrie earlier in the week, which I absolutely LOVED, I was very pleasantly surprised to find the pizza slices here to be quite comparable in taste, quality, and size. It's also a very bright, open, warm, and welcoming space within. Service was prompt and efficient, if not a tad bit curt...although I give them grace...considering the fact we were visiting late at night around 2am. Anyways...if it was THAT good when we went in the middle of the night...I feel I can confidently recommend this spot as great for grabbing pizza slices. It's definitely worth a visit, in my book!

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    The uniquely fried personal pizza surprisingly light with arugula and prosciutto!

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