Decided to try this place for lunch. Realized after checking in, that hubby could get a free coffee with our sandwich order, so that was a pleasant surprise. We decided to share an Italian sandwich on an Everything Bagel. The flavors and quality of the sandwich were good. Service was great and the place is friendly! read more

Wrote a 5 star review here before but unfortunately have to revise my review to 1 star. This used to be my favorite bagel spot. We always order online to avoid the crazy lines and wait. Unfortunately, they cannot seem to get online orders correct. We have driven across town (over an hour drive in total) twice to pick up bagels here for breakfast and two times have ended up with the complete wrong order. Wrong bagels, wrong cream cheese spreads. In fact, not even close to what the actual order is. When checking the printed order, it is correct, so not sure why this keeps happening but it is now a trend. If you check other reviews, this is a systemic issue. The first time this happened, we gave them a pass. The second time, it became became clear this is a problem with the staff being incapable of reading an order and ensuring the correct order is put in the bag. When I called to let them know, they did give us a refund without hesitation which was appreciated. However, I sadly won't be returning and do not recommend their online order system because it's not worth the drive to discover upon getting home that they've provided a completely wrong order again. read more

Bagels now are lighter color, not cooked in a hot oven and different texture. We ordered bagels toasted with butter and jam. They used to to give you your own dish with butter and jam. Now very light toasted and they butter the bagels and the jam is low class ghetto jam read more

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Like others - I'm not a picky bagel person nor from NYC, but I thoroughly liked the bagel I picked up based on the quality of the bread and the garlic and herb cream cheese. I usually don't finish bagels but this time I ate the complete sandwich. I ordered a make your own option with bacon, a fried egg, garlic and herbs cream cheese and provolone on a plain bagel. I think that next time I could do without the egg and bacon and save some money with just the bagel and the tasty cream cheese options. I ordered online on a Saturday morning at 10:10 and my order was ready by 10:40. I was able to quickly pick it up at a table when you walk in. read more

Wholy Bagel - Plain bagel with a fried egg, bacon, garlic and herb cream cheese and provolone - Bagels Near Me - Austin, Texas

Cute bagel shop with a variety of different options. They were very busy but we got our order fairly quickly. Recommend if you are in the area. read more

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This is my go to spot for a breakfast sandwich...their gutted, toasted bagel with one egg and two slices of cheese is everything! I pretty much have one four times a week. I recommend ordering ahead online. Usually it's ready within 15 minutes. read more

First time ever here! I'm always on the hunt on the hunt for the "best bagel" in Austin. I got the meat egg and cheese option. They had Taylor Ham/Pork Roll (depends on where you're from what you call it ;) ) Plenty of parking! Make sure to ask for it toasted! Only complaint, which I never thought I'd have, is just wayyyy to much cream cheese. I had to scoop a lot of it off. I'll be back and just ask for light cream cheese. read more

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I've been dying to try this place in hopes of finding bagels as good as the NY ones. Ordered an everything bagel with taylor ham (SHOCKED to see it here as I've only ever been able to get this in the tri state area) with egg and cream cheese. $6 later I'm chowing down on the driest bagel ever!!! I think maybe even an Einstein's bagel woulda been better than the one I got and that's saying a lot... I truly hope that it was only my bagel and this one time that it's been like this, seeing that the other reviews are great but holy crap...what a terrible bagel and waste of money. Taylor Ham + good tasting cream cheese is the only reason this BAGEL place got an extra star. read more

Wholy Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is one of the best damn sandwiches I have had in ages. I ordered the warm turkey sandwich with bacon and it was incredible!! I will only get a bagel from here in the future. My guy was happy with his lox bagel as well! +1 for an extra friendly staff during the height of folks coming in after church on Sunday! read more

Wholy Bagel - Warm Turkey Sandwich with Bacon - Bagels Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Another Gem we found by happenstance. My wife and I were looking for something outside the regular taco places for breakfast, don't get me wrong I LOVE my tacos but just was being nostalgic of the east coast and we found Wholly bagel. It is approximately 50 minutes from where we live, but yes we do come here quite often. They have a great assortment of bagels, sandwiches, and sweets. We found our new home. The schmeers they have are epic. I opt for the Angry Texan it is nice flavorful and just the right amount of spice. The service is great most times and everyone is friendly. I do warn you if you are a late riser they may be out of your favorites. So make sure you get up in time, but it is worth it. I definitely RECOMMEND it !!!!!!! read more

The Bagel sandwiches were excellent. We are pleased with the quality and price. Don't forget dessert. They are all yummy! The service was excellent. read more

Been here a few times and it's the best option in Austin for bagels. Depending on the time, the wait can be quite long. My boyfriend is Jewish and from New York and says they're good with the cream cheese- they spread it on thick! However, he says these are a little hard rather than soft like they're supposed to be which I agree with. We get an everything bagel w/cream cheese and a jalapeno bagel w/herb and chive cream cheese. The cream cheese is sooo good which brings up their rating. read more

Wholy Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Austin, Texas

Amazing bagels in town! They have so many flavor options for the bagels & cream cheese. With all the options and customizations possible, everyone is bound to get a breakfast they love. The prices were great for the quality and taste. I will definitely be back again! read more

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Wholy smokes! What an unexpected place for a five star NYC style bagel!!! To say that I was pleasantly surprised by this place would be an understatement. The everything bagels are to die for. I think the seasoning on both sides of the bagel elevates these bagels to even better than some of my favorites from NYC bagel places. I'm not usually one for bagel sandwiches, but I thought the bacon, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel was the most delicious thing I've had in Austin so far. I recommend getting anything you order toasted. The hot bagel and cold cream cheese just hit the spot. As far as the cream cheeses go, I really like the vegetable but the hatch green chile and scallion cream cheeses are always a hit with everyone else. They have PLENTY to choose from. This is a small shop, so the line is usually out the front door on weekends. It seems to be much more efficient to call in your order and pick it up in order to skip the line. Although they seem to have enough employees, the line does move pretty slowly. I think the employees are really nice and give good recommendations if you need it. This place has a pretty solid record of excellence. I foresee it being an Austin staple for many more years to come. Be sure to check in on Yelp for a free any size brewed coffee! I had the pecan and it was delicious. read more

Wholy Bagel - Toasted bacon, egg, and cheese on everything bagel - Bagels Near Me - Austin, Texas

SO GOOD The best Nova lox sandwich I've had was in New York at best bagel and coffee. The one I had here is a very close second. Get it toasted! The interior reminds me of shops you'd see in New York, but it's bigger (because everything is bigger in TX). Staff is super friendly and seems like they all really love bagels so you can expect them to give great recs if you're unsure of what you want. Their cream cheese flavors are great and idk how they toast their bagels, but they toast them to perfection. Would 10/10 come here again. Check in for a free hot coffee! read more

Wholy Bagel - Nova lox sandwich on pumpernickel, toasted - Bagels Near Me - Austin, Texas

I'm from New England where it's easy to get delicious New York-style bagels in Jewish delis. And, I've enjoyed them in New York City as well. Never had I expected to find bagels as good, especially in Austin, TX. The bakery sells a wonderful variety that are perfectly baked, moist, and chewy. Top them with the shop's smooth, cream cheese for an extra treat. If you prefer whole grain bagels, you'll have to get there early or pre-order. read more

Overrated. The service wasn't great as my friend and I sat down to chat. They didn't let us know it was ready. So the bagels weren't warm anymore. My friend really enjoyed hers but I didn't. read more

Over the past 3 years, we have supported this small business and continue to do so even through the pamdamic when we did food to go. As a family, we aren't from NY or NJ - so we can't claim to have deep context on what makes a really bagel or lox and bagel. Based on our visit here this past Sunday, what I do know is that we love their bagels, their lox and bagels. their pecan coffee and their mindful service! read more

Angry Texas cream cheese is AMAZING!!! I the Serrano peppers add a little kick and it's so yummy to eat by itself. If you're not looking for a bit of spice they have an alternative without the serranos: I'm not a huge cream cheese fan and would never imagine myself eating it with a spoon but the Angry Texas has totally changed my mind. Delicious bagels, wonderful customer service, and SO many options! read more

Wholy Bagel - LOL 11/10 for creativity on the name spelling. - Bagels Near Me - Austin, Texas

Yum this was a yummy and delicious shop. There are many options for your bagel. You can kind of make your own. You pick your flavor, cheese, meat, and extras if you want!! I got an everything bagel with sausage, egg, and provolone cheese. Yum it had so much flavor. I also got a Texas strawberry white tea. The service was great as well. As for the ambiance it had a cozy inside. Inside there is a bar and 2-3 tables you can sit at. There are more options outside. This was a great place to eat at!!! I will be stopping again, at least when I go back to Texas!! read more

Excellent bagels "close to NY style". Great selection also. Had my first Bialy in a long time. Many cream cheese options also. Could upgrade bags they use to put bagels in to a thicker version read more

I gotta admit that I'm not really a bagel person and haven't had bagels from NYC or any other place known for it, but I did start to crave them after I started to come here. That's got to be a pretty good endorsement for this place, right? I like the jalapeño cheddar and spinach Asiago bagels. Love the angry Texan cream cheese spread. The spiciness give it a nice finish to the flavors. I'd like to try their bagel sandwiches but I just like the spreads and breakfast sandwiches too much! read more

Bagels are always on point and the staff is simply amazing!!! Ashley is the sweetest!!

NY bagel snobs rejoice! An authentic NYC bodega bagel right in ATX. Chewy, flavorful, and paired with homemade schmears to boot. You can order online in advance and pick up, or walk right in (and grab a black & white cookie while you're at it) and order at the counter. I've been here multiple times and have never been disappointed. It's always the right time for a bagel sammie!!!! read more

Wholy Bagel - Breakfast sandwich - pumpernickel, bacon, scallion cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - Austin, Texas

When you're pregnant on New Year's day and all you want - no - all you NEED is a New York deli style breakfast bagel, you do what you've got to do. Baby needs bagels, STAT. I'm not knocking where I live, but as a downtown dweller, I live in the land of breakfast tacos. And trust me, I have had my fair share of delicious tacos. But those weren't gonna cut it this time. So, I dragged my hungover friend along with me to Wholy Bagel. Admittedly, we were going to try another place closer to downtown, but they were closed for the holiday. Their loss, our gain because I could not be more obsessed with Wholy Bagel at this point. It's in an unassuming shopping center and the business itself is quite tiny. I attribute that to its overall quaintness and assume that's kind of how the delis in New York might be like. Quaint. Busy. Sassy. There's generally a line out the door, but the employees are champs and have their system worked out so that everything moves efficiently and quickly. The only thing that suffers is the lack of seating, but they've done all the can to fit chairs in every possible spot they can. Just come prepared knowing you might have to take the bagel to go. I've only had the breakfast bagel sandwiches - though they do have an array of lunch-y bites too, including, you guessed it, pastrami! On the breakfast realm, you choose the bagel (goooooo for the jalapeño cheddar - trust me), you select a cheese, and meat (they also have a veggie patty for the non-meat eaters). My go to: jalapeño cheddar bagel, pepper jack cheese and bacon. Can you tell I like it spicy? Be sure to ask for it toasted - they don't do it upon assumption. There is also a gigantic selection of cream cheeses. I haven't tried them yet because I opt for the sandwich style, but they do look delicious. I am a big fan of their coffee, albeit a general drip coffee, because they offer pecan coffee. I've never had pecan coffee until I moved to Texas and I feel like it's such a rarity to find these days. My friend and I ultimately ordered a second breakfast bagel to split, because, pregnancy, and it was delightful. We also grabbed some bagels to go so I could stock my freezer. There's a reason this place is so highly received. Go. Now. read more

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Overall bad experience. Ordered online and when I got my food my sandwich had a random creme cheese that wasn't on my order or listed as toppings for my sandwich. Food was super greasy and an way overpriced. When I went in to grab my order the woman working was rude to me the whole time. Food was mediocre at best definitely not something I would get again. read more

So good! We moved to Austin from NYC, and we were craving a good bagel. Wholy bagel gave us a taste of the city, and had great customer service as well. Absolutely loved the #5 sandwich too. Will happily be back. read more

Very decent bagel. Got the Nova Lox. They were very generous on the cream cheese (scallion flavor) but slightly light on the smoked salmon, and for $10, I'd like to see more salmon. The bagel itself had a perfect toast: crisp outside and fluffy inside. The bagel itself...I got jalapeno cheddar, and didn't taste the flavors that much. But Austin is light on bagel shops, so yay for Wholy Bagel. read more

Wholy Bagel - Nova lox (tomato, red onion, scallion cream cheese and smoked salmon), about $10 - Bagels Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great service and best bagel shop in south Austin. Overall very reminiscent of the bagels in NYC

Love this place! I was looking for a corned beef bagel sandwich and I'm pretty sure this is the only place in austin you can find one! They are jam packed on weekends so order online ahead of time! Or just show up, it'll be worth the wait either way. read more

I came for breakfast and got a bacon, egg, and provolone cheese bagel on an everything bagel. It tasted pretty good, but I should have gotten it with cream cheese. My friend ordered the same thing but with one of their cream cheeses, and it was better. The coffee was just ok. It came free with a yelp check in. The service was friendly and quick. There wasn't much seating in the restaurant, but it seemed like more of an order to-go restaurant. read more

Wholy Bagel - Bacon egg and cheese bagel on an everything bagel with coffee. - Bagels Near Me - Austin, Texas

Coming from New England I have a high bar for bagels (and generally low expectations in Texas) but these are by far the best I have had in Austin. They must churn these out at a pretty high volume, because they always taste fresh. The wide selection of cream cheese is also a big plus. This is a weekly stop for me to get my fix! read more

Best bagel I've had so far in Austin! I'm from the east coast and crave bagels, especially on mornings where I may be recovering from a few drinks the night before lol. My coworkers (native Texans) never seemed to be as concerned as I was about the lack of bagel options here and don't get me wrong I love breakfast tacos but sometimes I need a bagel! Anyways I found this spot and it's my new go-to. I always get a breakfast sandwich for the immediate and then extra bagels with cream to go! read more

Wholy Bagel - Taylor ham.... yum - Bagels Near Me - Austin, Texas

Legit bagel shop. They serve Katz coffee, my favorite is pecan. Friendly m, hard working staff. Prepare for a bit of a wait week or weekend. Online ordering is easy. read more

Long time customer here... and honesty today was the worst of them all. Walked up to the cashier to order and upon trying to order he immediately says "is this a favor order? They're over there" (points at the obvious bags of orders that I saw upon entering). I told him no, I'm placing an order. So fast forward 30 minutes later, I ask for an update, "oh yours is next" Needless to say, I know it's "rush hour" at 9am on a Saturday, but 30 min for a bagel... I'm good. Best of luck to y'all. read more

THIS PLACE is uniquely Austin, I quite literally came when I placed my yearning tongue to the texture of my wholly bagel. read more

Wholy Bagel - Enjoying his naked (the best juice here)! With the Darby hat!! My little boy loves wholly gassss - Bagels Near Me - Austin, Texas

Wonderful food. The bagels are excellent. The shop is minimalist just a order and go place though there is some high top seating. The service is snappy if it's your first time there or if you need a minute to figure out their process. Better to familiarize yourself with what you want before you go in. read more

Good cold brew coffee, but as you guessed it's mainly about the Bagels and smeer! Lots of variety and options, but I love the Nova Lox!

Nova lox on a fresh bialy - what's not to like? This tiny place can make your morning Delicious . Take out only of course. But the most delicious bagels in this whole area. Today we had a Reuben on Rye and a nova lox on rye. Great Bagel Sandwiches freshly prepared by friendly staff. Our timing was good - they had got a long line a couple of minutes later read more

I get that we are in a servicing shortage , but don't post that you open at 7am and have people waiting outside your door at 7:15am with no notice that you do not plan on opening at 7am. That is truly unfair (Update)- Relative to response from owner - your decision as to how you handle openings. Business recording on phone did not indicate any changes whatsoever . If your patrons don't follow Wholy Bagel on social media how would they know about the opening delay ? Already spent more time on this than I care to. Thank you . Trying to help here . read more

Wholy Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Austin, Texas