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    The Lox

    4.5 (572 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Jared K.

    The Lox is a great bagel sandwich shop. Out of my time in Colombus, OH, this had to have the best bagel sandwiches around. I got the Southwest with an Everything Bagel and it was delicious. The peppers rounded out the flavors and I loved the egg and guac that was in the sandwich too. The coffee selection here is limited, so if you're looking for a latte or a fancier beverage definitely look elsewhere, but if you don't mind a basic cold brew with creamer and syrup this place will have you covered. The staff is very nice and the ambiance is great with a lot of natural light. This place is also busy, so be prepared to wait especially if it's a weekend!

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    Allison C.

    My fiancé and I are not from the area, but while we were in town for a wedding, this bagel shop was highly recommended by the bride and groom. The restaurant itself is somewhat small, so seating can be limited, especially during busy times. However, the space was clean, well-maintained, and the service was impressively fast. What stood out the most was the staff. Everyone we encountered was incredibly kind, welcoming, and genuinely friendly. I ordered their signature sandwich, The Lox, on an everything bagel. The combination of lox, capers, onions, cucumbers, and cream cheese blended perfectly together to create an absolutely delicious bagel sandwich. Every ingredient complemented the others, while making each bite better than the last. If you are ever around the Short North area and are looking for a great bagel, definitely give The Lox a try! They also have dong treats for the pups!

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    Leslie H.

    Bustling bagel shop with a fantastic vegan lox bagel sandwich. The lemonade is also worth it. If you're here on the weekend, expect there to be a line and bring a good book to read while you're waiting for your food.

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    Ellen M.

    I went twice-once on a Friday morning & then on a Monday while visiting for a conference. I had an egg sandwich on a salted bagel. It was delicious. It does take awhile to get your order as they have many pre orders & a popular spot. On Monday I ordered a bagel with butter & their speciality jam. Tip: place orders ahead to pick up. The hot coffee is ok...saw lots of people order cold brew or had coffees from near by locations. Great patio & more space on the weekend.

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    Ellen W.

    My fav bagels in cbus by far!! Always amazing and if it's busy ordering online helps you avoid lines!

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    Sania D.

    Bagel sandwiches were amazing! I got the southwest egg sandwich and my mother got the lox. For me the southwest egg sandwich had a little too much avocado for me, other than that the bacon was very crispy in the best way. The egg was fresh as well. The bagel its self was a little hard to bite into but not anything too crazy. I also tasted the lox, now THAT was probably the star of the show. You can taste every flavor and they all mix extremely well together.

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    Janine H.

    Super fresh bagels!! So much flavor. I could eat this every day of my life and be fat and happy! Service is always quick and order is accurate.

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    Mary I.

    This is a great bagel shop in Columbus! They have a pretty extensive menu and have options for both vegetarians and vegans! It is slightly expensive. They also have a lot of fun drink options. There are A good number of tables and chairs for you to sit at, and if need be, get work done. they has large windows that welcome the sunlight to make everything more enjoyable. The service was very good. The waiters hand deliver your food. I got the blueberry mint lemonade and it was mostly filled with ice but it was good. I got both the vegan lox and the avacado toast. The vegan cashew cream cheese was good! But the vegan lox was not: it's very squishy, has a smoked flavor, and is room temperature. I didn't like it. But I really liked the avocado toast bagel!

    Sausage Egg & Cheese Sandwich, Fried Potato, Orange Juice
    Tommy M.

    I just moved over here and I absolutely can't keep away. I've been working my way through the menu. It is such a cute spot in the short north and very clean. I love the overall vibe and I have yet to have anything bad. The people there are always really nice and they are constantly on their A game. You must come here if you haven't.

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    Marie N.

    The best bagel place ever! We have to stop anytime we are driving through Columbus. When we lived in the short north we went constantly. Ingredients are authentic, organic and homemade. The pastrami sandwich is incredible!! The rosemary and salt bagel is a fav but we love them all! Also the pickles were super good too! We loveee this place. Just expect to wait in line if you don't order online!

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    Renee S.

    Medium sized restaurant that's nearly full at 10am on a Saturday morning. Efficiently run and a 10 to 15 minute wait for the order to come out. Seeing the back counter, they have a it's very cold to be able to see them making the bagels in the back of the shop. And they have a huge bucket of rosemary sprigs. Just waiting to be used. All very fresh ingredients. The sandwich is large because the bagels are a good size. Chewy in the outside, soft inside. Having lived in NYC I wondered how the lox sandwich would be and it's not too bad. The lox was tender. I asked for chive cream cheese not knowing there was $1 up-charge for it. That was not obvious on the menu. I love capers on a lox sandwich and usually crave more but there were a few too many for me, making the sandwich a little salty. Easy enough to fix after the fact. I recommend The Lox and The Lox sandwich!

    Carla F.

    Great, freshly made bagels! I had an everything bagel with spicy chive spread and it was a little over $5. The wait wasn't too bad - about 5 minutes. As I was waiting, I was able to watch the workers prepare the dough and stretch out the bagels. I'm curious to go back and try different flavors. Parking lot is a bit small though.

    Left is an egg and cheese bagel the right on is The lox
    Hannah P.

    I have never been disappointed by the lox bagels ever! Staff is super friendly, prices unfortunately are not friendly. If you don't mind spending a little on a morning treat this is a fantastic option! I also wouldn't recommend the coffee as they only have cold brew. Overall a great place for great bagels! Super cute environment too, a little busy during peak hours but doable. They normally have outdoor seating and treats and water for dogs.

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    3 months ago

    First time at The Lox and the Food, Service and location was great. Highly recommended. Definitely will be back.

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    Bagels are good but average. The sandwiches are fine but over priced. I personally prefer other spots in Columbus for breakfast sandwiches.

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    The best bacon and egg bagel I've ever had. Hands down. Always ready in time. Great service.

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