I placed a to-go order, and they were incredibly fast getting everything ready. Even though I arrived later than the suggested pickup time, my food was still warm when I got home -- which was a pleasant surprise! I ordered the blue raspberry lemonade, and it was the perfect combo -- not too sweet and not too tart. Such a delightful mix. Whenever I'm in town, I have to grab some kind of pork roll sandwich. This time I went with the Double Nooker on an everything bagel, toasted and scooped with SPK (salt, pepper, and ketchup). Yum, yum, yum. There's a lot of food packed in there, but having the bagel scooped made it the perfect amount -- super satisfying without feeling overly stuffed or risking a tummy ache. The spot itself is open concept and has tons of space if you want to sit and eat there, which makes it great whether you're grabbing something to go or staying to enjoy your meal. read more

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We had the usual egg, cheese & pork roll on a plain bagel and also got an everything bagel with scallion cream cheese. All very good and staff was super nice & friendly. Nice large area to eat inside and a few outdoor seating spots. Excellent fast convient service. They also have some fun looking iced coffees. Need to try next time. read more

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The Bagel Nook is known for their interesting & unique bagels & cream cheese spreads. I was hoping to get a "regular" bagel on my way to work, but most of the options are over the top (Doritos, fruity pebbles, etc.). I didn't see regular scallion cream cheese so I got bacon scallion cc on an everything bagel. They loaded on the cream cheese but the bagel itself was very average in quality. Service is very slow and the staff moves with no urgency. I liked that they have a self-serve coffee bar. Will probably be back only if it's convenient. read more

The Bagel Nook - Bacon scallion cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - Middletown Township, New Jersey

Bagels are pretty good, fresh but honestly I can't say anything to write home about. They have a big selection of bagels and bagel spreads, traditional / classics and some funky fun flavors. Friendly & quick service, typical Jersey vibes read more

I've been a big fan of The Bagel Nook in Freehold for years ever since they were on the travel channel. the brand new Middletown location is awesome! They have a ginormous selection of bagels, spreads, and sandwiches that is unique and just plain amazing!!! The people here serve you quickly and efficiently so be generous with your tips. This location is bright and open with fun happy tunes and tons of happy people. I'm so happy to have this place in my town and I'll be here often read more

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I had seen this place come up on my social media feed, so on a recent trip down to the shore, I decided to stop by. Conveniently located right off the Garden State Parkway. Wow, so many different flavors to choose from, both bagels and spreads! Savory and sweet options for everyone's palate. I decided on a French toast bacon with their maple bacon cream cheese. I wish they put on a teensy bit more schmear, but it was quite tasty. Pretty quick service on a Saturday morning, but it was also quite early. Will definitely be back to try more of their bagel delights! read more

The Bagel Nook - French toast bagel with maple bacon cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - Middletown Township, New Jersey

Great bagel spot with SO many choices! They have everything from sweet to savory and everything in between. Deciding to get was tough, but ended up with a potato skin bagel with scallion cream cheese. Delicious! read more

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Had the French toast and it was delicious. Service was great and helpful. My friend had an egg sandwich and loved it. read more

It was my first time here and it definitely won't be my last. The staff was really friendly and it was very clean inside. There were so many different options for bagels,spreads and coffee and everything in between. I ordered the breakfast snooker cause I love a good chicken cutlet sandwich. The chicken wasn't too thick. It was the perfect size. Everything was cooked just right and tasted fresh. It's definitely big enough to split with somebody and it was delicious. The kick of chipotle was just right if you like a little bit of spice. I'll definitely be back to try out the different bagel options and coffee ! read more

The Bagel Nook - Double Nooker Breakfast - Bagels Near Me - Middletown Township, New Jersey

The location was clean and the service was fast and easy. We thought the variety of flavors and combinations were interesting and we plan to return to try them out! read more

The Bagel Nook - A ham and cheese sandwich - Bagels Near Me - Middletown Township, New Jersey

Went during a holiday weekend, it was pretty busy but they were very efficient and quick at taking orders and making the orders. So many options to mix and match for bagels, cream cheeses, and bagels. Fun savory breakfast options are also available. Definitely one of the cleaner establishments of the Bagel Nook franchise. Lots of available seating indoors and a couple tables outside. Staff was patient and even provided recommendations on mixing and matching. Looking forward to coming back to try more of their options! read more

The Bagel Nook - The fatty on a doritos bagel - Bagels Near Me - Middletown Township, New Jersey

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I've never been more disappointed in a cream cheese bagel in NJ. I ordered two sesame bagels scooped and toasted with cream cheese. The photo advertised on DoorDash was a bagel filled to the brim with cream cheese and that could not be further from what we received. read more

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Beautiful for astetics for photos or what not but customer service was lacking apparently as a first timer to their establishment no recommendations are given and you need to ask for your bagel to be toasted any other bagel shop ASKS but to each its own. After confronting the business about this they were defensive and deleted my comments on TikTok guess they will only let people see the bright side of things and positive feedback but guess what ? On here and google you can't delete it. Also forgot to mention drove 40 mins to be dissapointed. Never again. read more

I preordered our to go order online. The website is very easy to use. The store was very busy when I arrived. The order was ready to go when stated online and was accurate. The Cinnamon Toast Crunch bagel was delicious with the sweet cream cheese. The decor in the store is nice and neat. They have a decent amount of seats which is good seeing as they are quite busy. I will definitely go again. read more

I have to say I was very exited to try this place. They have some seemingly cool and different bagels on the menu. I was excited to try cinnamon toast crunch, fruity pebbles, etc. It seemed like it would be a nice change of pace. For the most part I was disappointed all around, especially at $26 for a dozen. The cinnamon toast crunch was just a plain bagel with a dusting of cinnamon, but with no real cinnamon flavor, definitely no sugar. The fruity pebble bagel was the bagel version of flavored seltzer, like someone thought about fruity pebbles while they made it, but the flavor wasn't there. I expected some of those flavors to be inside the bagel not just thrown on top. My 6 year old wouldn't finish it. The everything bagels are good, nothing that would make me drive to Middletown good. My daughter said she did like the Oreo one, and that looks like they actually incorporated it into the whole bagel. Service was ok at best. It was busy and no one quite seemed to know what was going on. Maybe if you live really close stop in for a regular bagel? Chances of my return are pretty slim to none, not worth the trip and the price tag. read more

Best bagels in the area. I've been to all the places around here, and this place is the best. On 35 south bound side. Well worth the stop. They have a huge variety of bagels. All the traditional bagels and about 20 different type of bagels I've not seen anywhere else. Check it out! read more

I had the best bagel combo I have ever had. Got an egg bagel topped with sharp cheddar and jalapeño, with cream cheese and lox. It was a little pricy, but definitely worth it. They have everything for the sweet tooths too. read more

great sandwiches! great service! lots of option!! Casey was great! cream cheese options are great too! They even have coffee drinks!!

Was skeptical of this place as these types of businesses tend to be "flashes in the pan" in Middletown, but my god, the best bagels Ive ever had!!!! The flavors of the cream cheeses and bagels are so much fun. I feel like a mad scientist every weekend to see what insane combination i can come up with and it hits every time. Personal favorite is the cotton candy cream cheese. Euphoric! I just worry about their super extensive menu, with chicken fingers and tacos and such. Just seems like too much. But their bagels and bagel sandwiches are 10/10! read more

The Bagel Nook - Pork Roll Egg & Cheese w/ Hashbrown on a Flamin' Hot Cheetos Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Middletown Township, New Jersey

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I heard good things about this place, but unfortunately, my experience was nothing short of frustrating. I came here for a good bagel, but the service was unbelievably slow. I waited 20 minutes in store for a simple bagel sandwich order placed online an hour in advance at 11am on a Sunday. There were also 30+ others waiting for orders it seemed no one was working on making. When I finally got my order, it was wrong. It was hard to get the attention of the staff to fix it as no one was paying attention to the customers. The employees didn't seem to be in much of a rush. The bagel itself was okay, but nothing special--definitely not worth the hassle or the wait. Clearly just a place for "niche" bagels and spreads, not a good NJ bagel. There are plenty of other good local bagel stores that value their customers' time and get the order right. read more

Excellent bagels. They have a selection of bagels for kids such as Capn Crunch Plenty of seating. Hot coffee and they have sugar in the raw ! read more

We came across the Bagel Nook while in town for a hockey tournament. It is amazing and if you have never been to one you have to go just from the sheer novelty of it. Bagels with options you would have never thought of. So many options and each delicious. read more

I thought it was fine. Definitely worth a second chance so I will be making that soon (I did go back a second time on a lunch break from work but the line was so long I didn't have time to stay). Quality of the food seemed good. Was a little put off by the young lady working the register as she seemed disinterested in anything other than her phone. read more

If you're looking for a unique bagel experience, the Bagel Nook is where you need to be. I tried the Cookie Monster cream cheese on an Oreo bagel, and it was as indulgent as it sounds. The variety of coffee flavors is impressive too. My favorite is the Snickerdoodle Overload. The staff is so welcoming, and they make sure you leave happy every time. Highly recommend! read more

The food is good, if you somehow get the correct order. its very busy in there, its popular for a reason but a better system needs to be put in place. read more

friendly service, good portion, tasty, clean. i liked the coffee too. will definitely be back. glad i love across the street!

Went here for the first time and was incredibly excited to bring my mom who was from out of town. The man at the register who appeared to be the manager was incredibly rude to not only us, but another group, and when he asked where my mother was from, he decided to make jokes about the recent hurricanes that affected and destroyed the town she lives in leaving her with a great deal of PTSD. We quickly finished ordering with another associate, left, and will not be returning. Would highly recommend hiring another manager if this is how he treats customers. read more

I'm not one to really leave bad reviews but I've been going here since the day it opened and I've never had this problem. But today they were slammed with more people than usual. Mainly because they reposted a story that Alix Earle's sister posted on Instagram telling people to go to bagel nook. I don't understand why you wouldn't prepare for "200" orders to come in at once when someone that has a following posts your business. I have to add that i waited over an hour for my online order that i paid for just to find out it was sitting there in the " not paid " section on the counter. I understand making a mistake and i don't blame the person who told me it wasn't ready but you need to hire more people to help. Waiting over an hour for one bagel that is cream cheese is insane. they are not organized at all. read more

Went today. Line was crazy and not moving whatsoever so I left after a few minutes. Once they hopefullly add some more staff and find their groove I'll try again. I'm sure it's a great place but not a place you can swing by to on your way to work in the morning to get in and out. read more

Clean operation with a lot of options, but a bagel with plain cream cheese for over $5. No thanks.

Bagels are fine. Service is unbelievably slow and unorganized. Morning rush one person slicing and spreading. Not even calling out orders when peoples are done. It's a bagel store keep it moving read more