This is hands down the best bagel shop on the shoreline maybe all of Connecticut. Everyone is very…read morefriendly and efficient at their jobs and the place has a great vibe. The selection of bagels is very good and the sandwiches and accompaniments are delicious. Very consistent year after year.

Just the worst bagel I've ever had. I ordered a toasted everything with vegetable cream cheese. I…read moregot a microwave warmed sift bagel with a few seeds on it and a heap of the most ridiculous excuse for vegetable cream cheese I've ever seen. A few specs of orange and red and that's it! The cream cheese was a slimy kind of cheese I hope to never taste again. And I paid $4.82 for this privelege! Yuk!

This place is amazing. Full stop. Would come all the time if I were local!…read more FOOD: Bagels. Interesting cream cheeses. Cookies. Yum. Sadly they were out of the Cacio Pepe bagel but I would 100% come back for it. SERVICE: 10 stars out of 5. The people here are super super nice! AMBIANCE: Some outdoor seating. Cute. BATHROOM: Clean with lots of toilet paper! Quite hilarious, actually.

I'm not sure what's in the air here, but New Haven's boats an impeccable culinary scene from fast…read morecasual to upscale. I'm a big bagel stickler and having just arrived from NYC, I thought I've seen it all. My best friend suggested Olmo, claiming that their bagel is the best she's ever had. In truth, I didn't believe her, but i walk away from this experience as an Olmo diehard fan. Their bagels are absolutely brilliant. Tens, elevens even, across the board. I've truly never had anything like it. Their flavors are unique with a Zaatar and Cacio bagel; candidly, I was too much of a purist to try them this time around and opted for the safe yet mildly experimental Rosemary bagel. Stop everything you're doing. Book the flight. Try this. Its crust is crackly with a bubbly top, almost akin to that of high quality sourdoughs, yet the interior is plush with a quintessentially dense bagel crumb. God, there's no limit to the amount of praises I can sing about this. The flavors with the okonomiyaki are well balanced also with the sweet tangy bbq contrasting the luscious, creamy egg omelette. It's really REALLY hard to choose a favorite though as I tried their lox, okonomiyaki, white fish, and cinnamon raisin shmear, and all of them were excellent in their own right. The workers are also incredibly kind and accommodating, working fast to complete every order efficiently. Olmo's so good I had four of their bagels within a 24 hour period. Does it really get any better than this?

My husband took his first bite and said, "WOW!" Perfectly toasted bagels, really delicious cream…read morecheese. Can't go wrong. We also ordered some BECs to go and our friends and their children loved them. Great for the whole family! Also quick service. Plenty of seats to sit or just take out, not a long wait at all.

I arrived just before 7am on the morning of Christmas Eve and there was a line already formed that…read morecould have easily been 50-70 feet long. I waited for half hour for the line to move, before I made it inside. They still had plenty of Xmas themed bagels. I got a dozen. The staff were super nice, attentive, and worked really fast to get people in and out as soon as possible. The place itself is nice big bright and inviting. I got a half dozen of their green and red plain bagels, a Jalapeno cheddar bagel with plain cream cheese and bacon (they put lots on yum and it was crispy), and another plain holiday bagel with their Christmas bark cream cheese. These were some of the best bagels I've ever had thus far in my life. The dozen remained warm for an hour after I picked them up. They were so soft all day, from morning, well into the evening. I can't wait to go back and I'm super happy I waited in that line. My family was extremely happy to try them as well. Nice Xmas Eve morning delight.

C'mon, Bagel Bros. I wish you hadn't looked me in the eyes while handing me this bagel. And had I…read morenot been halfway down the highway by the time I'd unwrapped it, I'd have brought it back. Just look at the picture. This bagel looks like someone tried to hit it with cream cheese from thirty yards away. And mostly missed. When I sent this photo to a friend, their response was, "Wtf is that? Did you order a bagel with 1/3 cream cheese?" Indeed I did not. One year ago, this was not happening at Bagel Bros. of Shelton. My last few experiences, however, have seen a decrease in bagel size, bagel variety, and cream cheese. To be clear, I'd have been upset if I received this as a Depression-era ration. One star for the coffee, which was hot. Bagel Bros. crew: please head down the street and order a bagel and cream cheese from AM Bagel to see how the competition is packing their parking lot every single day. They spread the cream cheese on both sides with a generous portion as ALL other bagel shops do, and which, at an up charge of $2.34 per bagel in your shop, I hope you will, too. This was a great shop a year ago, but somewhere along the line it seems as if management has decided to squeeze the customer. I may try this spot again in a month or two (truly I used to frequent it), and if this is the quality I receive at that time, I will never return.

This was our first visit to Bagel Bros. I've been seeing this spot on Instagram and loved that it…read morewasnt too far. The location is simple and it is street parking for those visiting for the first time. But their bagels were DELICIOUS; It had a nice crust but the inside was also soft and not too chewy. They have an array of bagels and spreads along with breakfast sandwiches. We got our bagel quickly and we were happy campers. Definitely will be back! For more, see @sipsandsizzles on Instagram

DeRocco's has made the move from its longtime neighborhood home in Naugatuck to a beautiful new…read morelocation in Middlebury, and I couldn't be happier for them. The new space is bright, welcoming, and much more accessible to people who may have never discovered this hidden gem before. While I wondered if something would be lost leaving that small neighborhood setting behind, it didn't take long to realize the opposite. The owners, the staff, and the loyal customers have all brought the same warmth and sense of family with them. It still feels like home. I'll admit, though, I was crushed when I learned that Taylor Ham didn't make the move to the new menu. If you read my older reviews, that's actually what brought me through their doors in the first place. It genuinely broke my heart. But loyalty goes both ways. I love this place, so instead of dwelling on what isn't there, I'm making my way through the menu looking for a new favorite. Today I tried the Jalapeño Whopper--bacon, grilled jalapeños, and cream cheese on an everything bagel. It was really good. I discovered that warm cream cheese just isn't my thing, but that's 100% on me, not the sandwich. I also ordered the Gootz: sausage, egg, provolone, sautéed mushrooms, and cherry peppers on a garlic bagel. Outstanding. I'd order that again without hesitation. I'm going to keep working my way through the menu in hopes of finding something that fills the Taylor Ham-sized hole in my heart. And even if I never do, I'll happily keep coming back for their outstanding bagels, incredible spreads, great food, and the feeling you get every time you walk through the door. And while their coffee service is a little different with the pots behind the counter, it's still fantastic. Some places serve breakfast. DeRocco's feels like home.

I don't know how to say this but I like the charm that the Naugatuck site had …read more The restaurant menu was a bit boring the older signs were very creative and appealing . My sandwich was good the location is fabulous down the street from where I live . They just need to add some warmth and charm to the building it has a cold feeling .. I'll be back .

The best bagel in the area for sure!!! The price is extremely reasonable, of course you just need…read moreto be there on time before your favorite bagel sells out! Thanks to the mind gentleman who made my bagel it was perfect! Will be back soon

I drive by here all the time and was curious to check it out. The building looks so cute from the…read moreoutside. It has a small parking lot with outdoor picnic tables. I went around 8am on a Saturday. While we read the menu it got a little busy. I love the decor colors and little touches. Inside it is pretty cramped with not much room to order and wait. They have a small mobile order section. No indoor seating. Prices are fair. The employee who took the order was fine but not particularly friendly. We ordered the Hot Honey BEC on a croissant. The sandwich tasted good and fresh, however I think they forgot the hot honey we did not taste it at all. The regular hot coffee was basic. I'd stop by again when in the area to try the bagels and cream cheese.

Shef's is the BOMB!!! I love these bagels. I dream about bagels…read more Shef's is a 1/2 hour drive for me -- once I got there and it was closed for cacation, another time I got a late start and most of the bagels were sold out --- but hey, thst's cuz they're awesome! Can't be beat!

Finally, a place in connecticut that has good bagels and good prices! I was really happy with my…read moreexperience at Shef's Bagels. The staff was so friendly and helpful, and they had a good variety of bagels. I got a BEC on a Spinach Bagel and it was delicious and filling! They do not play with the bacon, there's a ton. The bagels are a little smaller in general (that's my opinion, i'm originally from NJ) but they packed a lot of flavor. I got a French Toast bagel with their house made strawberry cream cheese and it was incredible. I was really impressed. They also are making homemade turnovers, the apple one was a nice treat. will definitely come back here! please note that they are currently cash only!