What About A Bagel has been one of my go-to spots in Oakhurst, NJ for a while now--and for good reason. Living just around the corner, I've stopped in plenty of times and have never left disappointed. Today was no different. We ordered two pork roll, egg, and cheese sandwiches--one on an everything bagel with salt, pepper, and ketchup, and the other on a plain bagel with no extras. Even though it was pretty busy (as it often is), we only waited about 15 minutes, and the food was piping hot when we picked it up. By the time we got home, it was still hot--something you don't always get, even with short drives. The order was 100% accurate, which I appreciate, especially on busy mornings. The place was buzzing with regulars and weekend traffic, but it was clean and well-kept. The staff was clearly hustling behind the counter, but still managed to stay friendly and upbeat. You can tell they're used to the morning rush, and they handle it with a smile. One thing that always stands out is how happy people seem with their coffee--lots of customers chatting or hanging out with a fresh cup in hand. It's that kind of local energy that makes this spot special. The food is consistent, the atmosphere is welcoming, and it always hits the spot. Whether it's your first visit or your fiftieth, What About A Bagel delivers a solid breakfast experience that keeps you coming back. read more

What About A Bagel - Egg, Meat & Cheese with pork roll- salt, pepper and ketchup on an everything bagel - Bagels Near Me - Oakhurst, New Jersey

The best bagel in the Jersey Shore is none other than 'What About A Bagel'. The perfect chew to texture combination, needless to say, is quite the perfect chew, especially when you combine it with your morning Joe. Their everything bagel has no competition, in my opinion. This place is packed to the brim on Saturdays and Sundays and families endlessly crowd this place to enjoy their go-to staple: the bagel. Personally, I very much enjoy their dozen bagels to go as a grab and go for my busy morning commuting to work. (You also get an extra for a dozen) A+ for their sausage or bacon egg or pork roll egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches, which clearly satiate every bit of your morning craving. The owners are also extremely nice and have run an awesome establishment for decades. Great family atmosphere, be sure to stop by and try their brunch selections. read more

As others have mentioned in reviews for WAB, the woman who works at the register is consistently rude. I've been here multiple times, and unfortunately the interaction is unpleasant every single visit. She often comes across as annoyed, dismissive, and as though customers are inconveniencing her by simply placing an order. Grow up lady. read more

So much to choose from! When you walk in, the smell of fresh bagels fills the room. I orders an egg everything bagel with egg, cheese, bacon, ketchup salt and pepper and it was so filling and delicious. Lots of sitting space and very friendly staff. So glad it's close to home! read more

What About A Bagel - Egg everything bagel with egg, bacon, cheese, ketchup salt and pepper. - Bagels Near Me - Oakhurst, New Jersey

Bagels are good. If you like a large fluffy type bagel. Good for sandwiches. Blueberry muffin was tasty but basically fell apart and crumbled to nothingness. Very disappointing experience with the muffin. Ugh. Nite to self. Not again. read more

Excellent bagels, fresh egg salad, generous cream cheese,polite service, and coffee just the way I like it.

Great bagels and quick counter service. They have loads of other choices too if you're not a bagel fan.

I came here for a bagel with no expectations while I was in the area, but holy shizz!!! The bagels are AMAZING!!! I got a cinnamon raisin bagel and the texture was absolute perfection with a great ratio of raisins. It was also very big for a bagel so I even got to share some with my husband. I will certainly come here for a bagel any time I'm in the area because it was seriously so good!!! It's hard to find a bagel with both a perfect outside and inside, but they nailed it. The scallion cream cheese is also good, as is the coffee cake. Overall can't go wrong! read more

I have been eating at this place since they took over from the previous owners I grew up in a family the owned a bagel bakery in Queens in New York and worked in there backed when I was a college student The people who worked at this location for the past 20 years have always been very friendly and courteous Plus the Bagels I was as good as any as I've had in New York City the prices are fairly reasonable and it's a great place to have a morning start up breakfast I am writing this review because I am moving South Jersey and I didn't want to stand on any longer lines than I do on my average Sunday if you want a good sandwich and a great bagel this is the nicest place you can go read more

Went on a busy Sunday. Service was trying their best during a rush but unfortunately we had to wait 20 minutes for two bagels that were cold and smaller than expected for the price. I understand waits can happen, but the food should at least be hot coming out after that long. read more

Good bagel, bad everything else. The sausage was very dry and seemed as if it was just a microwaved patty. The bagel itself tasted good, and was not too chewy or airy. Pretty underwhelming overall! read more

What About A Bagel - Sausage egg and cheese - Bagels Near Me - Oakhurst, New Jersey

i used to go here at least a week. I've been doing this for 15+ years since my freshman year at Oths. mostly everyone here is super nice. they all know me by name and ask about my sister and family. today the woman at register ignored me for some reason. I was standing directly in front of register and she overtly motioned around me to say "hey Darlene what can i get for you today" I was so shocked I just cancelled my order and left. i guess friends get "fast passes" here. very unprofessional. will dine elsewhere now. Shame. read more

Fast service for perfect bagels. So much cream cheese (which is the correct amount). PEC elite

Great bagels and amazing customer service. Very diverse variety of breakfast items, that all taste great!!

Bagels are consistently fresh and the staff is friendly. This place is usually very busy with people also craving a bagel. I can tell the kitchen is moving and working at a fast pace. They have to deal with online orders, DoorDash etc and a packed store. It could take 15-20 minutes. They're busy because they've been serving the community right for a long time and it's worth the wait. read more

Great bagels been coming here for a long time I have tried other bagel shops but I still always come back to here

Typically get delivery but decided to check this spot out in person this past weekend. The ambience could definitely go for an upgrade to meet the high standards of these 10 out of 10 bagels...absolutely phenomenal. The few employees I interacted with were all pleasant and professional. If it was up to me everyone would try this place at least once to see what they're missing...a must try! read more

Best bagels in town! I love walking in and smelling all the fresh baked goodness! I am always greeted by familiar smiles, orders are taken and filled promptly. The food is always fresh, delicious, and clearly made with local love! You dine-in or take out, but always bring a couple bucks to tip! read more

Unbelievable and wonderful place! Kim and her team made beautiful shiva platters of Lox, Bagels, Cheese, Sliced Vegetables, Egg Salad, Tuna Salad and Whitefish Salad, Assorted Cream Cheese, and desserts. It was delicious and plentiful. They made a very difficult day much better-we ordered food for 200 people and they really did the most unbelievable job! I highly recommend shiva catering from them. You just have to call up-they are so professional and helpful! thank you again to everyone at What about a bagel! read more

First time buying a bagel here and was impressed. So often I was left wanting cause other places would barely put on cream cheese. Well this place gives you a nice helping. Will order from here again. read more

My friend took me to this place she told me they have phenomenal bagels. In the afternoon that we had went, I was not blown away by it. You go to the counter and you place your order. Then you pay. Sometimes they bring the food to you and sometimes they're really fast and they give it to you as your paying. Their service is friendly enough. My friend ordered a Flagel with cheese and a scrambled egg in it. I ordered a everything bagel with light cream cheese and Nova Scotia lox. She said hers was good but I was not that crazy about my bagel. Perhaps it's because I'm from Brooklyn and I feel they have great bagels. Then again, I have gone to some great bagel stores in NJ. Perhaps it's just the day that I went in and with my particular bagel. I will try once more but for now I stand by my three stars. As everyone says, "I really did try to love it." My friends swears by their pancakes so perhaps I'll order that at this bagel place. read more

What About A Bagel - Everything bagel with light cream cheese and lox. - Bagels Near Me - Oakhurst, New Jersey

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Ny gal here... I was pleasantly surprised how delicious these bagels were. Cute little area to sit and enjoy a bagel. Coffee was delicious staff very friendly. read more

I've been going to this Bagelry for about 8 years and have never rated it. They are very friendly here for the most part. Some of the help seem inept in their duties. I am sure they are mostly part time... the high school/college variety types. ( no offense ) they just seem lackluster. There bagels are awesome and their coffee is delicious. Recently their prices went up but they are still commensurate with other bagel. There are tables to have breakfast/lunch but there is no waitress service. I believe most sales are of the takeout variety. They also have Flagels. They are a large flat bagel, good for having sandwiches, an alternative to a hard roll. They have breakfast wraps, salads, quesadillas and paninis. read more

Do not go if you're grabbing breakfast before work. It took me 15 minutes to get a egg and cheese on a bagel. There was only 3 people in the store, 15 minutes is excessive. read more

Employee openly telling customers that Covid isn't real. As an ICU nurse I will never support this place ever again. Wish I knew that before they made our bagels. A disgraceful thing to say after 16 months into a pandemic-- especially to be openly telling strangers. read more

I've Been going here for 30 years and I love the bagels but the omelettes are dry and burnt. My biggest complaint is the cleanliness or lack there of. Please please please it's the same paint job for 20 years. Paint it, update it, bring it to this century. Clean the bathroom make it pretty. The walls are screaming for paint . You have so much business ,it's always crowded, you're killing it . Spend a little on the decor and a cleaning staff.It looks drab and dirty. That's all I have to say. read more

Bagels are very good and service was good. Very nice place but kind of hidden. Would definitely come back considering size and texture of bagels. read more

Not your normal bagel review - we stopped in here on a day that their oven broke, no bagels and no rolls. We decided to stick it out though as they could still make wraps, paninis, and platters. We went with the tuna melt panini and the Wild West panini which was buffalo chicken, cheese, celery and wing sauce. The tuna melt was pretty average, tuna wasn't bad but wasn't the best I've had either. I was pleasantly surprised by the buffalo panini though! Be prepared there is a ton of wing sauce on it though so makes it really messy to eat. Would definitely come again to try the bagels, but can't give more than 3 stars without having them. read more

What About A Bagel - Wild West panini - a lot of wing sauce. - Bagels Near Me - Oakhurst, New Jersey

I saw a photo of a bagel with lox online and decided I had to try it. I really enjoyed my food and the staff was very friendly. Nice atmosphere with nice people. And my meal was very reasonably priced. The food tastes homemade and the feel is casual and homey. Will be back! read more

What About A Bagel - Everything bagel with lox, cream cheese, onion, and tomato. Hit the spot! - Bagels Near Me - Oakhurst, New Jersey

I picked up takeout on a Friday morning and it was great. A little tight on space, but it's worth it! The iced coffee is delicious and the bagels are even better! They're so big and delicious - everything I was hoping for in my visit to Jersey! (visited 11/8/19) read more

I've eaten here a couple of times so far. The food is decent and the prices are ok. The people working seem friendly except for the older women. I'm not certain if they are the owners. I was going to confront them about the experience today, but they didn't seem to want to be bothered. So either or, today, I went in with Lil one and ordered food to stay. Simple order, flagel with egg and cheese and an egg and cheese on white bread for Lil one. Also, a muffin. Lil one got chocolate milk in a bottle. I asked one of the older women for a paper cup for the milk because Lil one likes to make it like it's coffee. The lady said she couldn't because the cups were too expensive to just give out, so she gave me a clear plastic one. Lil one didn't like that but went with it. Either or, at the end of the meal, I went back up to get a container for the half eaten muffin to take home. The older woman, again with an attitude, told me there's wax paper on top of the garbage. I asked to have a small to go container. She walked over to the garbage , pulled out a sheet of wax paper , handed it to me , and then turned her back to complete an order at the window to the kitchen. Completely unprofessional behavior. Y'all need to know that it's easier to lose a customer than to gain one. You lost one today! read more

I don't order here as often as I use too so I don't have the issues I once had. I went from ordering 2-3 a week to 2 times a month because of the inconsistencies and service. The few times I do order are late in the afternoon when it's very slow and I haven't had an issue. I returned after several months of not going. I received TERRIBLE service. The person who prepared my food did a piss poor job, and that's as nicely as I can put it. WILL NEVER GO HERE AGAIN! Unacceptable! The attitude you receive from the 50 something year old cashier is appalling. Blonde lady. Shame on her! read more

Not really sure how you can be in business and be rude to your customers. Every single staff member was rude, nasty, and arrogant. Every question my friends and I asked was a burden to them, and we felt as if we were significantly bothering them. Very disappointing. Food wasn't good either. read more

This is my go to place for bagels and bagel sandwiches. A wide selection to choose from and other food choices. Other baked good are packaged and probably brought in. The bagels are always fresh and delicious. My favorite: bacon, egg, and cheese. read more

Bagels were tough, blueberry bagel had little to no flavor. Staff seemed lost and didn't handle checkout process well. Normally I'd chalk it up to distraction or being busy, but I was the only customer in there on a rainy day. Got a few bagels to go, they were molded and rock hard the very next day. read more

Bagels are their business and they do not mess around. Ordered plain toasted bagel with cream cheese. The first impression was how plump their bagel was. The bagel hole or lack thereof produces a tiny navel which I believe makes a greater bagel in the first place. No annoying oozing cream cheese leakage bite after bite. I really appreciate that in a bagel. The crispy crunch and fluffy insides coupled with their very satisfying cream cheese made this boy's taste buds very happy. Toasted to perfection. After sadly chewing my final morsel of this yummity goodness my words were literally "now I can die" read more

What About A Bagel - the inside of a bagel - Bagels Near Me - Oakhurst, New Jersey

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As New Yorker I'm very critical on bagels. The place has a seating area that's decent. The smell of fresh bagels when you walk in. A pretty decent ordering system as well, went there on a Saturday morning busy was in and out. I had scallion cream cheese and bacon on a toasted cinnamon raisin bagel it was pretty good. Would recommend for breakfast if you're in the area ! .. ps my girlfriend didn't like the coffee so much though read more

What About A Bagel - the inside of a bagel - Bagels Near Me - Oakhurst, New Jersey

Great bagels and flagels / flat bagels. I've been coming here for years and it never disappoints. They make a mean breakfast bagel. The whole wheat everything Flagel with Scallion cream cheese Lox tomato and onions is lights out! They also have great tuna fish salad. read more

What About A Bagel - Whole wheat Everything Flagel with CC, Lox,Tomato & onions - Bagels Near Me - Oakhurst, New Jersey

Visiting the shore from the city. Honestly better bagels than city bagels. Can't believe how good they are here.

Delicious bagel with cream cheese, lox and tomatoes with a side of jalapeño deli chips and an iced coffee. The best macaroni salad you ever tasted! read more

What About A Bagel - The tuna was mediocre at best but the macaroni salad was an A+. - Bagels Near Me - Oakhurst, New Jersey