THE BAGLE MAN: A HAIKU the perfect bagel, slathered in homemade creme cheese, friendly chat with Kal! read more

The Bagel Man - Inside of shop - Delis Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Supposed to be the 3rd best in phoenix. It's definitely very good. Haven't tried the 2 better, but they have got to be awesome. Good selection here and the owners are so nice and friendly. I would come back next time I'm in Arizona. No inside seating. But some seats outside. read more

The Bagel Man - Garlic with plain cream cheese. - Delis Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

So I grew up in the "Bagel Mecca" of NYC/NJ and recently went back to to enjoy the bagels I remember so fondly. Of all the food misses since moving to AZ, Bagels, Pizza and breads top the list. I hit all my favorite places for a sesame bagel with chive cream cheese and suddenly it occurred to me. Yes, almost everyone misses the mark on Bagels in AZ but after revisiting the best of the best, I'd put Bagel Man sesame right up there with the leaders out of state. From a "just the bagel" perspective, they are every bit as good as the best East Coast establishments - at least early in the morning. Our dry air might have more of an impact later in the morning. There, I said it. My East Coast relatives may be rolling in their graves but I feel much better now. read more

Another 5 star review because I can't vote 6. If you have never been here please never talk bagels with me. Hands down best in Az west coast and top 15 in USA. read more

The Bagel Man - Plain with chive cc - Delis Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Absolutely amazing, the freshest most tastiest bagels I have ever had. You must make a stop in here. My spouse and I ordered Golden Lox, they are massive bagels and beyond delicious. The service is so quick. read more

The Bagel Man - Delis Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Literally the best bagel I have had in az plus the owner is so nice! 10000% recommend read more

The Bagel Man - Salt bagel with scallion cream cheese - Delis Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Bagel is good quality and tastes close to home. Friendly customer service. Here's my gripe, how do you call yourself a NY style bagel shop, but you don't have bacon or cheddar. This place can't do an everything bagel with bacon egg and cheddar, the classic NY combo. The sausage is thin, has no taste, and tastes like it was frozen. The white American cheese is tiny, too thin, not enough flavor either. The egg is fine. Genuinely bewildered how you call yourself a NY shop but don't have half the ingredients for a classic NY sandwich. If you're not looking for a hot, breakfast sandwich then you'll probably like this place. read more

Delicious bagels and highly recommend the Lox bagel open faced on a Asiago Cheese bagel with all the fixings! Soooooo sooooooo good! read more

The Bagel Man - Lox and Asiago bagel - Delis Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Super delicious! The lox bagel was excellent and highly recommend buying a tub of the cream cheese spreads, specifically jalapeño and strawberry. Owners were also incredibly friendly. read more

Bagels here were surprisingly amazing for the location being in Arizona. The bagels are huge and the service is friendly and quick. I was in and out of there with two bagel sandwiches within five minutes. I ordered the egg bagel, which was full of variety of seeds and had cheese and egg on it. Nice selection of juices and sodas. Seems like a wonderful family operation. Highly recommend. read more

The Bagel Man - Egg bagel sandwich with cheese and egg - Delis Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Let me preface this by saying I'm an east coast bagel girl. And a traditionalist of sorts when it comes to bagels. I'm also the frequent "duchess" of the Chompies near me. For the first time in over a decade I found myself in the south Phoenix area before 8 a.m., so I used the opportunity to try the Bagel Man. I've made a couple of other mid-morning attempts but was always too late. Service was prompt and friendly. The owner tried joking with the person in line before me, but I think the joke was lost on him. I felt a bit like I was in a Seinfeld episode because of that mis-interaction. I got a half dozen to-go - three everything, three sesame. They were huge! Like the size of my hand huge! I was then stuck in I-10 traffic going north in rush hour, so I reached into the bag to tear off a piece of a bagel. I was surprise to find the bagel was somewhat "crusty" but very fluffy inside. I likened it to a big like a French bread bagel. It had a nice crunch, was but surprisingly soft and light inside. Traffic was bad; I ate it all. Once home, I toasted up another one and added my preferred topping (vegan margarine). It was good, but continued to be a bit too French bread-ish for my preferences. And I hadn't factored in how big it was after having already eaten one in the car. So, I will stick with Chompies, but it's nice to have finally tried them! read more

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I'm so disappointed. This used to be the best bagel shop in town and now I can barely give it three stars. My bagel was refrigerator cold. There was minimal cream cheese on it. It lacked in flavor except for the toppings. Consistency was good. For Saturday morning about 9 AM. They only had five varieties of bagels. read more

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This is THE BEST bagel shop and the loveliest people who run it. A small business at its best, the bagels are perfection, and it's always so busy, which is always a great sign about the quality. I usually just buy a baker's dozen - variety of 12 fresh bagels - so my order is usually very simple. The owner sometimes throws in an extra bagel. Please note that they close when they have run out and that is always in the morning, so don't leave it too late or you'll miss it. It's a great local bagel shop, highly recommended! read more

The Bagel Man - Garlic, Sesame, Salt, and Everything Bagels - Delis Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Visited for the first time today. The owners were amazing! They were so funny and kind. Outstanding customer service. I ordered a dozen bagels and couldn't wait to get home the try. They are so soft and delicious. We got the scallion, plain and strawberry cream cheese- all of them taste great. We will definitely be back! read more

9/6/25: Finally popped in to The Bagel Man this particular Saturday, what a fun time! From the second we walked in the door, the vibe made us feel like we were greeting long-lost-family. The gentleman behind the counter was boisterous, cracking jokes left & right, gobbling like a turkey (trying to persuade me to order that particular bagel breakfast sandwich - it worked). Ha! It is a tight spot, no sitting inside, and only a few chairs/tables outside. They have a lot of classic items in front of their counters (stereos, phone, etc); that was fun to peruse through while we waited. The sandwiches came out quickly & luckily a table was available outside. While we were woofing down the delightful food, a guy came out & started speaking with us. Turns out, he was the cook. Great guy & it was so enlightening to talk to him about the bagels, the store in general, how they're made (by hand!!), all that jazz. After speaking with him, we definitely came away with a higher appreciation of all the work that family does to make such wonderful food. If you haven't tried The Bagel Man, you are missing out. To hell with that other famous bagel place :-), The Bagel Man is the place to go! read more

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As bagel aficionados, we're always looking for the ideal bagel shop. The Bagel Man is dead on! This Mom & Pop outfit put out some awesome looking, delicious tasting and wholesomely beautiful bagels. Thank you Owner/Chef Kal Salih for bringing the essence, taste and memories of my childhood home of NYC to Phoenix. I never, ever, ever thought I'd be tasting these flavors again - but here you are, and so are we. Although its origins may date as far back as the 13th Century, this unique form of bread of yeasted dough, craftily hand shaped, boiled and beautifully baked is an art form that crossed the pond to the Americas thanks to late 19th century Jewish migration - thank you! And thank you again Kal Salih, the Bagel Man for giving Phoenix the real taste of bagels. We will spread the word, as well as keep coming back for more, and more, and more. read more

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Tried this place for the first time and it was very good! I wish I had asked for it toasted, but even untoasted I was pleasantly surprised! Great home made scallion cream cheese. Super nice people too!! Really reasonable price for the lox bagel too. Lots of cream cheese. read more

The Bagel Man - Lox bagel $11.50 - Delis Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Wow! I love bagels so when a co-worker bought a few dozen for the office to celebrate my birthday I was so surprised by the size and the soft inside of the bagel. I cut one in half and ate one for breakfast and ate another half for lunch later. I had to grab a couple to bring home and share with the family. They agreed they were unbelievably soft on the inside and the bagel was big enough to share. Even though this is way out of my way (I work in Mesa and live in Glendale) I may make a special trip to pick up bagels on my day off. read more

Sometimes you just crave a good bagel and The Bagel Man delivered I ordered the Lox on an everything bagel, served with red onion slices. I usually liked this bagel dressed more like with capers or tomatoes and I think it is typically served with this looking at the menu, but the bagel itself was so fluffy! The star for us was the Breakfast bagel with pastrami. Again, a perfectly fluffy bagel, the slices of pastrami were thin yet flavorful and the egg was soft. read more

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We've stopped in here a couple of times and have never been disappointed. The people behind the counter are super friendly and helpful. The bagels are fresh and tasty, and the cream cheese selection is spot-on. The Everything Egg Bagel was a particular favorite. Ask for a baby bagel for your toddler - they're perfect. read more

Some reviewers will give places higher ratings based on quantity. The Bagel Man deserves high ratings on QUALITY, Quantity, and value. These bagels are huge, authentic and reasonably priced. It is almost like walking into a NY bagel shop. I drove 30 mins to try them, a couple days later, I made the adventure again. The only hurdle is going to be how I will be able to tallest there in my wide slot toaster. Trust me, it is not a bad problem to have! Thank you staff for being so friendly and helpful. read more

The Bagel Man - Cinnamon raisen - Delis Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Holy this was so delicious. Potentially the best bagel I've ever had. So large and scallion cream cheese was so flavorful read more

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Driving through Phoenix and craving bagels! This place is definitely a hole in the wall but deserves all the praise for such delicious bagels that taste like they were made at home soft on the inside and crisp outer layer. We ordered the sausage egg and cheese sandwich on a jalapeño bagel, simple but so delicious. The staff was very friendly and even gave us a free bagel for our kiddo. read more

Best bagels in Phoenix! It is a real "mom and pop" and it s so refreshing to get away from chain stores.

What a great find! After we had just eaten breakfast with a friend at a local restaurant, we saw this place and decided to check it out. Not knowing their operating times we walked up a couple minutes after they closed. Instead of watching us walk away, the women said "Come in I'll take care of you." She quickly placed a couple bagels and a container of cream cheese in a bag and offered to give it to us the bagels for free. What a kind and generous offer! We put some Cash in the tip jar and we were on our way. This morning we enjoyed the bagels and cream cheese and they were delicious and everything a good bagel should be. Definitely the best bagels we've tasted in a while even though they were now a day old. We will now make it a point to support this local business and you should also give it a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

Great customer service however very disappointing to order/pay extra for a bagel with cream cheese to receive hardly any? read more

The Bagel Man - Great customer service, disappointed to order/ pay extra for a cinnamon raisin bagel with cream cheese to get this much cream cheese. - Delis Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

If you love bagels...You have to try this spot out!! I had a everything egg bagel w/cream cheese toasted. Amazing!! Met the owners, they are some of the nicest people I've met in a while, he even shared a generous portion of Arabic Tea with us. Please visit and support local read more

Happened to be on this side of town so had to stop by and check this place out. The owner and workers were so sweet and fast. They even gave us two free bagels to take! We just got a bagel with cream cheese and it was honestly delicious. Nice little spot to come and grab some bagels! Oh also love their selection of cream cheese read more

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It's official. The bagel man has officially debunked the myth that you need Good water to make good bagels. He's out here in the middle of the desert making some of the best bagels I would put any of the places on the East Coast to shame! So fresh, the perfect chew, crispy on the outside, and the cream cheese is amazing! If you're lucky the cashier will be dancing for you haha Run, don't walk. read more

The Bagel Man - Delis Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Best Bagels in Phoenix! Stop in and support this family owned business. We bought some huge, fresh and tasty everything bagels with homemade scallion cream cheese. So delicious! Service is quick from the inviting friendly owners. read more

Check them out good service and quick service variety to choose from can't go wrong for a quick bite in the morning

Love this place. Bagels were fresh and delicious. I came in 30 minutes before they closed, and some of the flavors were sold out. The person who helped me, who I assume is the Bagel Woman, was friendly and helpful and even threw in a few extra bagels with my order. I'll definitely be back. read more

Tucked into an unassuming strip mall, The Bagel Man is a no-frills bagel shop that serves the most mouth watering bagels. Only open 5am-11am daily, this place is known to sell out or have limited varieties the closer you come in to closing. Sadly, I did arrive about 10:30 and most of the bagels were gone and the chive cream cheese had just run out. I opted for a plain bagel toasted with plain cream cheese to go. The woman at the counter was friendly and since I was the only one in there my bagel came up quick. At first glance, my bagel was quite larger than most bagel shops with a crisp crust outside and a chewy inside making it one of the most true New York style bagels around. I definitely recommend stopping by and wished I lived closer. But if I am ever in the area I will sneak on over, hopefully well before closing, and try some of their other flavor of bagels. read more

Not sure what is more cold here, the bagels or the customer service. Like others have mentioned, you'll be rushed despite there being no line. That rush is evident in the flavors of the bagels. I wouldn't even mind the rude customer service if the bagels were actually good, but they're painfully average. read more

I have never been to this bagel shop. On a very hard day out with my young son trying to start the day with some light and happiness over what we had been feeling, we stopped here on a whim. What an incredible experience to go in and be greeted with singing, joy and a sense that all was right in the world again. The man behind the counter handing my son a cinnamon raisin bagel before we had even made it to the front of the line. The owner, a sweet woman was quick to take our order, I ordered more than we needed because of the cheerfulness of the people working. The man sang to my son a song made up on the spot just for him and before we left he threw in another bagel with a welcome to come back anytime and big smiles. What a rare and cherished spot I feel this will be for me and my family. Customer service far above what I have seen in years! Worth the drive. Worth the money and the bagels are best we've ever tasted. Skip all the other breakfast spots in town and you won't be disappointed when you come here. read more

The Bagel Man - Delis Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

you're craving a classic, fresh bagel, this is the place to go. I decided to try it because it's one of the most reviewed breakfast and coffee spots, and the hype makes sense. Before I even tasted the bagel, the staff made me feel at home within seconds. Highly recommended. read more

Five stars isn't enough. I'm a New Yorker by birth, lived in Florida, and I've eaten a lot of bagels. I never thought I'd say this, but these bagels are hands-down better than any New York bagel I've ever had. Perfect chew, incredible flavor, and clearly made with care. I'm literally taking two dozen back to Florida because I refuse to be without them. If you love real bagels, this place is not optional -- it's a must. read more

This place has huge bagels that are very good. Unfortunately the attitude from them is awful. You really have to have tough skin to handle their type of customer service. I walked in and asked for an everything bagel with cream cheese before I could finish my order the lady was already making it. Not sure what the rush was, there were only 2 other people there. Next thing I know I'm handed two bagels, not even toasted because they don't seem to care to hear you talk. I didn't even order two bagels. They really need to slow down and take correct orders. I left with my cold ass bagel and I couldn't even finish half of it. As good as they are, I'm not one to have tough skin to bare the service. read more

The Bagel Man - Delis Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Looking for a great bagel- fresh as can be? One that has flavor, softness, the balance between chewy and crunchy? I found it! I love a tasty egg and cheese bagel and this place served up exactly what I needed. I called ahead as I was ordering 9 of them for family! The customer service was incredibly refreshing! When people say New Yorkers come across rude or abrupt- well this place will out customer service any Arizonan I've met. It was lovely! The owner (presumably) was there with his team when I picked up the food and everyone was sooo kind and efficient. I really do recommend this place for a no-frills, pick-up bagel shoppe in Ahwatukee. Yum! read more

The Bagel Man - Delis Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

First time here since we live in Glendale. Everything bagel - excellent. Sesame? Excellent. Salt? Excellent. Plus this is the only place I've ever seen with an egg everything bagel. I didn't know such a thing existed and now don't know how I've lived without it. read more