Awesome bagels, and friendly staff. Definitely going back next time I'm in Cincinnati.read more

Stopped by The Bagelry in OTR for a Saturday morning breakfast and now I get why this place stays…read morebusy. I ordered the NYC Lox on an everything bagel and it was chef's kiss. Honestly felt like I was back in New York. Everything was fresh, balanced, and just done right. I also grabbed an iced cold brew and it was exactly what I needed to start the morning. No ambiance, It's definitely more of a grab-and-go kind of spot, but they do have a standing bar if you want to stay and eat without heading back to your car. Nice option if you've got a few minutes. The staff were hustling the whole time, keeping up with both in-person and online orders, which was impressive to watch. Parking is pretty manageable with paid street parking and nearby public lots. If you're in OTR and want a solid breakfast bagel, this place is worth the stop.

We stopped for a quick brunch. I ordered a bagel, with an egg, and a side of fresh fruit…read more Let me tell you, the freshly made, warm, "everything" bagel was so tender! The cream cheese spread easily and the scrambled egg was perfectly cooked. The fresh fruit salad was so delicious. The combination of pineapple, cantaloupe, melon and sliced oranges were so fresh. Free parking just outside the door.

Coffee was good, bagels were just okay, and the service was average. Unfortunately, the cleanliness…read morewas a big issue. I understand that flies can be difficult to control, but there were an overwhelming number of flies everywhere throughout the restaurant. Had we noticed it right away, we probably would have chosen to go somewhere else.

One of my favorite places to stop in on a weekend. It can get busy Saturday and Sunday morning but…read moreit is totally worth the wait. You can always order ahead online! This time I came for the colab with The Rhind and got the Raclette and Ham bagel. It was super good and great flavors. There was just a bit too much mustard for my liking, but other than that I loved it. On any other day I always get a sausage, egg & cheese breakfast bagel. It always hits the spot and I think they are pretty consistent with their orders and quality. I am always satisfied no matter what I get. Coming here after a night out or from a Saturday morning workout class is the move!

I have no idea how I have not been here before, and I think thats a crime. I love me a good bagel,…read moreespecially a fun bagel sandwich. OMG was this bagel delcious. I ordered the lox bagel and wooooow I was impressed and mesmerized. The salmon was fresh and cold, the best combo. Their were red onions, a nice sized tomato slice, capers, and a bit of cream cheese on top. The toppings weren't overwhelming and they paired perfectly together. The onions added a great crunch to the softer sandwich. I also appreciated how little cream cheese they put on because it did not overpower all of the other flavors and added the perfect creaminess. Now for the building and business itself. First of all, it was bussyyy but to be expected for a saturday morning. They were very quick with their orders both online and in-house. The service was nice, fast, and patient with me when I wasn't sure what to order. I have ben itching to go back soon and try something new, maybe this weekend :)

Nothing bothers me more than misused potential- and sadly, that's what this was. There's always a…read moreline at this shop- so I never frequent it- but this morning there was a break in the line and do I decided to check it out. I soon discovered there is always a line, not necessarily bc it's good- but because you order yourself via tablet at a station and people are generally slow & not very efficient at that task so ordering just takes a long time bc of customers- anyhow- I ordered a sesame bagel with turkey veggie cream cheese, lettuce & tomato and a can of Coke Zero. My total for a bagel & drink wad $21. I will not be doing that again. Was it edible, yes. Was it worth $20, absolutely not. The bagel was bread. It was NOT a bagel. It was bland and boring. It was not toasted. The turkey was thin and barely there. The veggie cream cheese was nothing. I mean it was mildly taste-able but goopy and not savory at all the produce was blah (I mean- we are in a freakin farmers market and you can't offer quality products- c'mon man) - I only ate one half bc I didn't want to waste the calories on something so not enjoyable. I did waste my money though, so you don't have to.

Overpriced and disappointing. 11 dollars for a breakfast sandwich with a hockey puck egg. Cream…read morecheese for 2 dollars? We enjoy McDonald's breakfast sandwiches more. Will not go back here and did not finish the sandwiches they were underwhelming.

Although I've been to the location in Eastgate, I prefer going to the smaller location in Fairfax…read moreas it's on my way to work. I love the selection of bagels there. They also have great seasonal coffee flavors and drinks. I like this location as they have a drive thru. The bagel chips are always tasty and you can buy day old bagels there too. Friendly service. One of my favorite breakfast spots.

Stopped in to order a sandwich to go 12:30 on a Friday. Staff super friendly . Quick service, total…read moretime inside was 10 minutes. Food was hot and delicious. Will be back

I have heard so much about this place recently and I love a good sandwich so I know that I had to…read morestop in ASAP. I stopped by for a quick lunch during the week and wanted an easy to-go sandwich. They have a medium sized menu but a lot of different options which makes it a bit hard to pick haha! I decided on a reuben sandwich with all of the fixens inside. I was surprised that I was the only one in there because of the amount of rave reviews. It was a small quaint little place. The employees were suppperrrr nice and gave me a lot of time to think about my order. The vibes in there were very cool with fun music and just overall a good time. Now onto the Reuben. Holy cow! It was juicy and very flavorful, with the perfect amount of sauerkraut. The bread was toasty and the sandwich was nice and warm but not too hot. I think this will be a new spot for me for lunch!

This was a happy accident. I was on a day trip with Matt and Michael and where to eat lunch became…read morea bigger problem than anticipated. Essentially for me I had waited too long to eat and the idea of waiting longer was a non starter for me. Sandwiches are not my go to food outside the house, it seems silly on some level. However, the sandwich I had was fantastic and well balanced. There was a good amount of everything without it being too much. Sometimes it's too much. This was great. They also had good, homemade or freshly made sides like potato salad and other salads you could get. It was great.

This place has all the low quality amenities and downtrodden appearance of a hidden gem but the…read morefood tastes exactly how the place looks: bad. Bagel sandwich was dry, overcooked and something I would expect a college freshman to make in their dorm room with a toaster oven and frozen meat. I should have taken the Open sign being off as a warning to potential customers to avoid this place. The bathroom is one of the worst I've used in a public setting including the third world. Hungover? Hungry? Try your luck elsewhere.

Great prices on some very good bagels and very good servings given the cost of the sandwich…read more Service is quick and friendly, and they have a pretty good selection of different options every day. Probably my favorite thing is you can get a day old donut for 60 cents, that's the kind of quality transparency we need in this world. I got a pair of omelet sandwiches on some delicious breads and left out for under 10 bucks, very tough to beat

The service was great! Picked up several of the best pastries for a meeting and they were a hit…read more Everyone asked where the pastries were from because they tasted and looked delicious. Also the signature Brown Bear latte was delicious.

What a gem! I stopped into this cute coffee shop as it has rave reviews and it certainly lived up…read moreto the hype! I tried the Brown Bear latte with almond milk which was sooo delicious along with the everything bagel croissant with chive cream cheese. My God on today it was absolutely amazing! It was flaky on the outside and soft on the inside just how I like it. The staff was super sweet and gave great recommendations. Literally can't wait to get back and try more of the pastries! The place overall is fairly small but there's a few tables to dine in. There is metered street parking downtown and they get really busy on the weekends and sell out very quickly so I would recommend trying them during the week when it's more calm.

I have to say I haven't been back since I gave this location 2 stars, well I came back and I am…read morehappy to say this trip was a 5 star visit. I had zero issues and the food was good and hot. I also got one of the refresher drinks and it was very tasty. I do plan to go back again this next week to see if the service and food quality is the same. But as of right now I will upgrade my 2 stars to 5 stars.

The food was very good and the staff was very friendly! The…read moreissues I had was there was egg shells in my girlfriends bagel and they let me order another bagel free of charge. I ordered a bagel with onion and chive cream cheese and when we got it, it was just regular cream cheese. The staff is trying so hard to keep up with the customers inside and the drive through that mistakes like these will happen. Pay your staff more or hire more so that everyone's job can be done properly and mistakes like egg shells won't happen.

Delicious homemade tasting bagels. Extremely fresh and delicious cream cheese. Did not know this…read moreexisted.

Skip's undoubtedly has some of the best bagels in Cincinnati. No fuss or frills, just amazingly…read moredelicious and fluffy New York style bagels. They have a plethora of bagel flavors, all fresh baked and pillowy soft. The fluffy interior is perfect for smothering cream cheese or butter. They have lots of other options too that I look forward to trying, like deli sandwiches, breakfast burritos, and baked goods (the cinnamon rolls are giant). Service is quick and friendly. You can grab and go or stay around in their rather spacious dining room. You can order online though if you're realy in a rush.