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    The Bad Bagel

    3.2 (183 reviews)
    Closed • 6:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    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.

    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.

    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! : )

    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.

    $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

    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.

    Cinnamon Roll
    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.

    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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    Arepera Guacuco Bushwick

    4.1(635 reviews)
    0.2 mi•Bushwick
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    This place was awesome. Quiet, not too packed, very simple décor but pleasant vibe. We were blown…read moreaway by the arepas, I got the chicken and my friend got the vegetarian. Both were so flavorful, especially the chicken, and the plantains and cheese on the veg were the perfect combo. The empanadas were so fluffy and the cazón I got worked really well inside, the spices they added to the fish married it well with the dough. And the sauces!! Total must, particularly the creamy green sauce, but also the others ruled. And the prices were reasonable, I was very full after a $6 empanada and $13.50 arepa, for a lighter meal could probably just have the latter. Awesome spot in Bushwick for sit-down arepas.

    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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    La Cantine - Morning bun: savory with garlic, chive, parmesan, parsley

    La Cantine

    4.3(104 reviews)
    0.1 mi•Bushwick
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    A few years ago, I got takeout from here and got the best French dip sandwich of my life. Turns out…read moreit was a special, and I've been missing it dearly ever since. I returned this weekend with a friend to try some of their other sandwiches and had a lovely meal. The staff are kind and accommodating and they have plenty of nice outdoor seating, it's a little more crowded inside. The toasted fennel ranch chicken cutlet was flavorful, crispy, and the bread was notably good. I liked the homemade ranch on there and the fennel flavor really came through. The peach cube was a yummy end to the meal, light not terribly sweet. We want to come back for dinner, apparently the nighttime desserts are epic!

    Very disappointed with this spot and was rudely accused of not paying the bill!…read more Came here extremely excited to try out their birthday cake tiramisu and check out the restaurant in general since it had been on my list for a while. While the place is pretty cute aesthetically, the service was awful. I had made a reservation since that's what's recommended by the establishment and everyone we interacted with was pretty unpleasant. In addition, the cake tasted old and so freezer burnt that we had one bite and discarded the rest. Nothing about it was appealing. Worst of all no one seemed to want to wait on us so we spent the whole time trying to flag someone down so we left cash on the table for everything and left. Dispute all this we decided to still tip 30% since our order was so small and we wanted to be courteous. 15 mins later I get an extremely rude phone call from the restaurant immediately accusing me of leaving without paying! They didn't even have the decency to check the table without immediately assuming and being unbelievable disrespectful. Still in disbelief about the entire experience, would not recommend this establishment to anyone.

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    La Cantine - Pickled ramp ranch chicken cutlet (daily special)

    Pickled ramp ranch chicken cutlet (daily special)

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    Crispy Potatoes with Confit Garlic Aioli

    Sauce and Soda - Cesar salad

    Sauce and Soda

    3.8(119 reviews)
    0.0 mi•Bushwick
    Vegetarian friendly
    Vegan friendly

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

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

    Pita Grill - PRASINI SALAD

    Pita Grill

    4.3(30 reviews)
    0.3 mi•Bushwick

    DELICIOUS Greek food! moderately priced, perfectly cooked. everything is made fresh, the restaurant…read moreis beautiful inside feels like stepping into another world (blue tile, cute cafe tables and chairs). the cashier and cooks work like a well oiled machine, polite and no frills. cannot recommend this place highly enough! personally recommend the bifteki souvlaki, the tzatziki and pita, and the lamb and pork skewers. my friend's go to is the chicken souvlaki and she says it's juicy and well seasoned. also, if you're on the fence about dessert, I suggest going for it! they're delicious and well worth the money.

    The food is really good here. This is my go to spot when I'm tired of meat and want some seafood…read morewhile I'm at work. They make the food right away so I usually have my food fast. I always take mines to go but they do have some seating. They also deliver. Today I got a lemon rice salmon bowl because it's a Friday during lent. The bowl was really good. It came packed with a lot of food and pita bread on the side. I usually buy their salmon and shrimp skewers but today I wanted something new. All their food is good and always tastes fresh. They play music, but it's not too loud if you want to sit. Seating is usually available even though the restaurant is small.

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    Six tables inside the restaurant

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    Pita Grill - Delicious Greek puffy like donuts with Honey topped with walnuts. Fresh and tasty.

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    Delicious Greek puffy like donuts with Honey topped with walnuts. Fresh and tasty.

    The Bad Bagel - breakfast_brunch - Updated October 2026

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