I grew up in Manalapan and moved to Brooklyn after college. Even after all the Brooklyn bagels i've…read morehad, I still think this place does it the best. The bagels are fresh, crispy on the outside, and gooey on the inside. The service is quick and the prices are reasonable. The only comparable bagel I've had has been from Bagel Pub in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. My go-to is a sesame bagel with veggie cream cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Best bagels in AND out of town :)

Update: I went back during the week and showed the picture to someone, and they apologized and made…read moreme a sandwich. They made good.

Pretty overpriced and very average. It's a kosher spot so no meat. We stopped in on a Sunday…read moreafternoon about an hour before they closed. They had almost no bagels left! I picked an everything bagel with jalapeño cream cheese. The bagel was good, doughy on the inside and crispy on the outside. I thought the cream cheese had the perfect amount of heat. The egg sandwich that my partner ordered was underwhelming. The girls behind the counter looked miserable and didn't bother to ask how he wanted the eggs cooked. When it was ready, it looked like something slapped together by a college kid (because it was). I'd stop back for a bagel but definitely not for any of their sandwiches.

The bagels are always fresh. The food they serve is delicious and made well and the people who work…read morethere are amazing.

Bagels are just like NYC bagels! So many varieties as well! My faves: cinnamon raisin,…read moreeverything bagel, multi-grain, etc Also, have a variety of fresh pastries: Dubai croissant, double-chocolate croissant, fruit pastries, etc

I must say, these bagels are the best in Monroe. They truly taste like authentic New York-style…read morebagels, and I absolutely love both the pastries and the bagels. That said, I'm disappointed with the way the shop is being managed. I'm not sure if the gentleman I encountered was the manager or the owner, but I've been there twice now and both times there were issues with overcharging. The first time, I noticed it but chose not to say anything. This past weekend, another customer spoke up after being charged for more bagels than he actually ordered and received. The gentleman handling the situation was extremely rude, and when it was proven they were wrong, he simply threw the money back onto the counter. It was very unprofessional and uncomfortable to witness. Please continue making your bagels the way you do because they're excellent, but customer service and professionalism matter too. There are plenty of bagel shops around, and people want to feel respected when they walk into a business.

Opens nice and early in the weekends...Good fresh bagels, staff is very polite and super helpful…read more Great local bagel shop.

I have been going to Tommy's bagels for many years with great experiences with everything. You have…read moreto check your prices that you are being charged within new sophisticated register. Yesterday I bought two egg sandwiches with no extras on it and I was charged $16. When I brought it to the cashier's attention, he said the price of eggs went up.‍. I guess the old-fashioned adding and subtraction went out the window.

The toasted Asiago bagel with vegetable cream cheese was seriously delicious. Perfectly crispy on…read morethe outside, warm and chewy inside, with that rich Asiago flavor coming through in every bite. The veggie cream cheese was fresh, smooth, and balanced everything out so well. Simple order, big flavor, and exactly what you hope for from a great bagel shop. Definitely coming back for this again

My wife ordered and brought home an everything bagel and it was as flat as a pancake and…read moreovercooked. The worst bagel I ever had. They should have tossed it in the trash.

I absolutely loved these bagels. The owner was so friendly and the types of bagels were so unique…read more We tried literally about 6. My favorite was the original-- it's a mix of a bread roll and a plain bagel. I've literally never had anything like that before. I can't wait to come back to try more of the fresh options.

Amazing service and great people. Creative bagels, always tasty. Very fair priced. Would recommend,…read moredefinitely give them a chance

This is one of the top bagel spots in the area for sure. Only gripe is that they don't do flat…read morebagels. My go-to orders are the bacon, egg & cheese on an everything bagel or the Bomb sandwich on a bagel. Their everything bagel is solid because it's flavorful without being overly salty like some other spots. The French toast is decent too, although it can come out a little burnt sometimes. Same goes for the home fries... they're usually very good, but once in a while they can get overdone. They also add peppers, so it can be a little spicy for kids. Service is always quick, which makes it an easy breakfast spot to keep going back to.

In Marlboro Mall, you will find a bagel shop that offers breakfast to the Marlboro community. My…read morefirst time traveling around Marlboro Mall gave me the pleasant experience of entering Bagel Talk. Brand: 5/5 Despite the simple name, Bagel Talk displays itself with the wooden, easily identifiable logo. And despite the simple entrance, the interior makes way for a cozy vibe with the wooden-and-marble panels all over the walls. Website: 4/5 Every part of Bagel Talk's online presence perfectly encapsulates the bagel shop identity, which automatically gives it five stars, from the background image to the menus to the image presentations. While it does have the basic theme presented by Route 9 Shopper, it manages to make use out of what little it offers. Wait Time: 5/5 I did not have to wait for a long time for my order. Ambiance: 3/5 It had a warm interior despite the December weather, which is the most notable part of the ambiance. Nothing about the establishment became bothersome to me, for the television and the table space sufficed. The comfortable seats helped add to the cozy ambiance. The menu selection had an abundance of options stemming from bagels as the key ingredient. The overall interior design of the establishment separates the waiting line area with the dining area. It works in that it separates the people waiting in line from the people sitting down; but it does have its disadvantage. I also did have a problem ordering since the counters for those who ordered to go, and for those to stay had differences. I did become confused as to whether the staff would call out my name at the counter or while I sat. Also, the booth table I sat at was dirty. Food: 4/5 I ordered the Bagel Talk Bomb, which consisted of eggs, cheese, bacon, and sausage beneath an egg bagel, with a side of orange juice. I do not know if a menu change occurred, but I did not get home fries and instead got a Bagel Talk Bomb with the same ingredients but included peppers. Nonetheless, I appreciated the pleasant taste of Bagel Talk's well-heated signature dish. The sausage has the most prominent taste, giving it a meaty and inherently spicy quality. I cannot say for certain whether the egg bagels add any noticeable taste, but I will say that it does offer some taste despite not being toasted. The bagels also held their forms despite the bacon bits constantly falling off. I could barely taste the eggs and cheese though. Service: 5/5 The staff had patience with me, for I did feel lost due to the aforementioned ambiance. Worth The Money?: 5/5 The bagel dishes represent the establishment from the very name downwards. If I may suggest something, I have curiosity as to what a Marlboro sandwich would look and taste like. While a lot of the menu items do not have their own images on the website, it uses placement to make use out of what little the website theme offers. The Bagel Talk Bomb itself reflected the time it took to make it. Eating throughout the time there managed to be tolerable even as the afternoon rush started to happen, and a lot of care was put into the Bagel Talk Bomb. Concerning first impressions, I will say that Bagel Talk made a good one, for the ambiance reflects the brand perfectly. The coziness comes from both the brand and the heat inside, which might (dare I say) rival that of Starbucks. Frequenting the website itself had its own welcome ambiance. Inside the establishment, the ambiance did not try my patience while waiting for my order. My biggest issue with Bagel Talk had less to do with the service and more with the ambiance. I would suggest making it clear with clearly visible signs which counters would take the orders for to go and for to stay, and which ones would be for paying for the orders. I will say that the unique dish and the interior experience makes the overall price worth it. Rating: 4/5 Stars The experience was pretty decent, and I would like to see Bagel Talk represent Marlboro more. I would only consider Bagel Talk to be my first choice of breakfast spot if find myself in Marlboro Mall. Recommend To... Anyone looking for a breakfast spot that manages to maintain the cozy interior aesthetic.

I'm surprised at how low the rating is here because I've visited two days in a row and I've really…read moreenjoyed my bagels! I went savory yesterday with the Spicy Sunrise (scrambled eggs with jalapenos, hot roast beef, pepper jack cheese, hash brown, and jalapeno ranch on an everything bagel) and went sweet today (French toast bagel with Oreo cream cheese) and both were delicious. Bagels were soft and fluffy, and the fillings were flavorful. The staff was really friendly both days and the guy who helped me decide which sweet combo to get today was so nice. Love the variety and that there's a big parking lot!

Had to check out the viral pumpkin shaped bagels! Very tasty! We tried the pumpkin cream cheese and…read morethe scallion cream cheese. Scallion is the way to go!! The pumpkin cream cheese we were not a fan of at all. Very bitter. However, we loved the concept and bagels were soft!

This store has a wonderful range of products. The problem is that the help either does not…read moreunderstand English or does not pay attention to orders. The other day I asked for egg salad on an egg bagel with lettuce and tomato. The woman did gave me egg salad on an egg bagel BUT it had NO lettuce or tomato!

They literally charged my 92 year old mother to cut her bagels! They know a huge piece of their…read morebusiness is elderly and they are really pushing the envelope by charging to cut a bag of bagels for these people to make it easier for them......SHAME

I miss Eli's. The young staff at the register is very nice and I enjoy their iced coffee. Bagels…read moreare average. But I put in an online order in a rush and drove there to get a sandwich, only to arrive back home and see one ingredient totally different, and then just a random addition of excessive spicy sauce I never asked for. It didn't even make sense as a natural mistake, like grabbing the wrong bagel or forgetting an ingredient. I couldn't eat it and didn't have time to get it replaced, yet still took a lot of effort just to get a partial refund (because god forbid they refund my whole order or offer me something for the inconvenience).

The roast beef sandwich was very small for the $20 price tag, and the bread was stale. Also, we…read morewere charged for cheese that we never received never again.