The everything bagel with cream cheese and bacon was really, really good. Simple, quick, and…read moreexactly what you want. These bagels are seriously good. The everything bagel alone (just one of over 25 kinds) is covered in seasoning from top to bottom--not just a light dusting. It's warm and chewy on the inside, slightly crispy on the outside. Throw on one of their flavored cream cheeses and every bite just works --this place knows how to do a proper bagel.

As soon as we arrived, we noticed the long line eager to order and enjoy their sandwiches. As we…read moreentered, the space was decorated with mugs from various states and countries. The staff were friendly and patient as we figured out what we wanted. I ordered egg, sausage, and hash brown on an everything bagel. This sandwich was absolutely delicious and filing. I recommend visiting here for a delicious bagel sandwich.

Ordered TooGoodToGo from here - got 15 bagels for $5. From day before or morning of not sure but…read morestill tasted good!!

I understand when it's busy to get flustered but to be rude to customers because you're busy is…read moreabsurd. Made my order wrong and gave me attitude when I asked for it to be corrected.

My coworker and I called in breakfast and stopped by to pick it up. Solid selection of bagels,…read morecream cheeses, sandwiches, and muffins with seating available. I enjoyed my bacon egg and cheese on a plain bagel and look forward to trying more! Great option to have in town.

Bagels are pretty good! I love the woman who usually works up front, she's very nice and quick!…read moreI've only gotten bagels with cream cheese which tend to come out soft on the inside with a nice crust. The cream cheese is pretty good! Their selection dwindles by mid day (as most do) but I would go here over the Watertown bagel places any day.

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.

Consistent and always a great breakfast sandwich! Staff is fast and they have always been on point…read morewith my order. The space is large with a ton of seating. Check their Facebook page before you drive a distance to make sure they haven't sold out and are open!

My normal go to bagel place was randomly closed while I was visiting in town so I was super bummed…read more My friend found this place so we decided to try it and man am I glad we did. They had lots of bagels to choose from - regular and "fancy" ones too. I am pretty basic so I got a sesame seed bagel. They also have lots of options of what kind of sandwich you want. I got an egg and cheese and a hash-brown side. We also got coffees. I was bummed about the other place I like because they always have some kind of fun flavor coffee until I saw this selection!!! Holy moley - so many flavor choices! I got the Yankee Doodle flavor which is basically hazelnut and cinnamon. Yum!!! Our bagels were ready pretty quickly - we grabbed a seat and dug in. It was Delicious. The bagel was nice and toasted on the outside and so soft on the inside!

Bagel was delicious! Good service chill ambiance. My friend got chicken sausage and egg on a…read moreblueberry bagel she said was great

I found this place online and decided to stop by, and I'm really glad I did, I ordered a bagel with…read morecream cheese and didn't realize they were cash-only. The guy working there was incredibly kind he was nice enough to give me the bagel anyway. I really appreciated his generosity and great customer service. Definitely made a great first impression, and I'll be back for sure .

These just don't feel like authentic bagels to me. Went once and didn't see the need to come back…read more They're just too soft and don't have that nice exterior crunch.

This place is absolutely adorable first of all. They staff were super friendly and helpful making…read morerecommendations and letting me take my sweet time making a decision between all the amazing options. The bagels were delicious! Personally, I would have liked a heavier hand on the cream cheese... but that's my only complaint. My coffee was also excellent. Got half a dozen to go as well so I could try more flavors!

The Blue House Bagel Co. was another business I had unreasonably gargantuan expectations for. I…read morehave wanted to visit for a very long time, and heard extremely positive things about it. Never mind its awards. So when I finally went this morning, I was afraid the bar was set at a level it couldn't possibly live up to. Somehow, it still blew me away. It's an adorable building (yes, it is a blue house). The side door main entrance was open and clearly marked, and then the layout inside was so well thought out and it couldn't have been easier to navigate as a first time customer. I had a pretty good idea of wanted I wanted ahead of time, and was just hoping that even though it was a weekday, they weren't already sold out of anything (I know they get extremely busy and have a very devoted following). They had been posting a lot about their Egyptian dukkah bagels. I love dukkah (they use cardamom, sesame seed, clove, paprika, fennel & E.V.O.O.), so I ordered that as my bagel choice for their Blue House sandwich. They have many brilliant sandwich options as well as the option to build your own. They also have many house made schmears, pastries and other goodies. They even do stuffed bagels. I believe they are a completely, if not predominantly, sourdough based bakery. So my sandwich, the Blue House, had egg, white cheddar, heirloom tomato, greens, and herb aioli. Watching them make the sandwich was incredible and a treat in itself. The level of care and craftsmanship they put into each sandwich is rare. I could tell which one was mine and just had a blast watching! Very happy foodie. The bagel was toasted just enough, but the chewy sourdough texture wasn't lost. It was a remarkable bagel. One of the best I have ever had. I hesitate to call it the best after just one visit, but it was good enough to entertain that thought. The sourdough recipe also made it extremely light and it agreed with my finicky health/dietary needs better than any other bagel I've had in years. The topping ratios were just perfect. Rarely do bagel sandwiches with an aioli have enough, and they put plenty without making it overly saucy. Just brilliant sandwich construction, which really is not taken seriously enough. I brought a French toast bagel to my mom with a tub of their apple & honey cream cheese, which I tasted of course. Whipped and super light. Flavor unlike any other schmear I've had before. It was an incredible flavor. My mind really was blown. Everyone working was cheerful, warm, and friendly. It was a wonderful environment, and from what I had seen on social media it seems like it's always that way and I great place to be with passionate people behind it. I honestly see it being very hard to go to another bagel shop any time soon. This was just an overall fabulous experience. Every aspect. I cannot wait to go back. I will say it had very steady business around 8:45 on a Wednesday, so be prepared for them to be busy.

Pretty good bagel, very soft and light. I asked for it to be double toasted as I prefer a crunch…read moreand sadly it wasn't double toasted, it was still very squishy. Average amount of cream cheese with minimal "vegetables" cost $4.75. The store appears to be very clean, plenty of seating to sit in and dine. Basic interactions with staff, not warm and welcoming but also not off putting.

Brand new. Replacing a previous bagel shop. Clean, very friendly. Typical menu and selection. I…read morehope they do well. I was hopeful they'd possibly offer Taylor Ham as a breakfast sandwich option. They do not. Still have to go to Naugatuck from Watertown to get my fix.