Bakin Bagels

I’ve been stopping in this bagel shop for months now. Their bagels are pretty good, maybe a little above average. That being said, the staff is horrendous. They might be the most miserable people in the area. I can honestly say I’ve never seen them smile, and every time I’m there I feel like I’m inconveniencing them. The place is just so close to my house it’s a shame to go anywhere else, but I think I’ve had enough.

After being tremendously unhappy with several bagel places recently we decided to stop here today. We were pleasantly surprised. I read the reviews on Unilocal first and choose to believe they were mixed and old.
The place was clean and small but not cluttered the staff used new gloves and removed them when handling money. They were not overly friendly but were very pleasant.
The food was great. The bagels were light and airy. We both had sausage egg and cheese and we’re both happy with our sandwiches. We will definitely frequent this bagel place in the area over many other ones. Maybe. Any of the other reviewers should give this place another chance.

The food is good, but that’s about it. Do not bother calling in your order, because if there is a line of 10 people they expect you to wait for every one of them to order and receive their food before you do. One of the workers, a middle aged blonde, seems to always be in a terrible mood. You can ask how are you or say thank you and she will just ignore you, even when it’s not busy.
If it’s not «bagel Rush hour,» you don’t mind a grumpy woman, and want a slightly over priced but great tasting sandwich… It’s a great place.

This bagel shop is below average. Anyone that disagrees with me is fine. Just my opinion and if management reads this, they should react.
First all hygiene is a huge part if not first and foremost the most important thing about rating the quality of a food establishment. People handling money should not be the ones preparing food. It’s just disgusting and unsanitary. I must say not all the people there have good hygienic practices. It’s hit or miss. The cleanliness of the place overall needs a good scrubbing or refreshing. They have drink overstock everywhere. Everything is cluttered and unorganized. The place need some good management rehual.
Second, service. It’s hit or miss. Woman there with the few dozen earrings is the rudest and least hygienic btw. If I see her working I do a 180 and beat it. There’s another woman there. Bit older looking, she is up or down. Very inconsistent. Not sure if it’s PMS or she just hates her job but you never know what you get. She absolutely pissed me off last time I was there when a friend of hers came in and totally cut the line. Not cool.
Third, on the food. The bagels are good but overpriced compared to other shops in area. Other shops in area down fall is that they are extremely busy, this shop is very lucky that the other shops are extremely busy so that customers come here to avoid lines. Everything bagel has bit too much salt and need to be wiped off. And the owner should invest in a toaster because they do not toast. Other reviewers said that bagels come out oven hot and fresh. Unfortunately I never had that experience. Plain bagels are too chewy. One thing I can say that is real good is the coffee. They make a real good cup.

Average at best, the salads (egg, tuna, etc) seem old and too much mayo or miracle whip. The help are indifferent and often look like your putting them out by placing an order. The bagels themselves are okay you can do much better at Goldbergs on route 17 a couple of minutes away.

I tried a toasted bagel w/​butter and cream cheese which was delightful. I had egg and cheese w/​turkey bacon on a toasted buttered roll and lastly chicken caesar wrap and all were delicious. This is in the center of town and so close. I’m surprised I waited so long to try this spot. Would have given it five stars but the staff didn’t seem that friendly. Maybe it was because I was a little undecided for my first visit. I’ll still be back over and over. YUMMY!!!

Some people need to stop hating on this local joint. The bagels are solid, everything’s fresh and there is a cozy old school vibe to the place. A good bfast stop if your in the area.

the bagels can be hit or miss but i dig on their breakfast sandwiches. Particularly the BOBO, a bacon egg and cheese with a hash brown patty.
the disorganized service and fact it’s cash only are definite negatives.

Their bagels are ok but don’t get it toasted! They don’t have a toaster, so they place it on their grill which makes them taste like garbage.
How do you run a bagel place and not have a toaster and why wouldn’t you warn patrons that this is what you do?
My bagel tasted like old burnt butter.

THE BEST BAGELS EVER! they are chewy and crunchy and just absolutely amazing! Staff is great, very fast and efficient. i wish i can go there every day!!!

This bagel shop doesn’t even toast their own bagels! Major disappointment. I liked my bagel though. It was still warm from the oven. If there was a toaster, maybe this place would have gotten four stars. My friends were really let down lol.

***CASH ONLY***
The bagels are a little on the chewy side, even after they’re toasted. I’ve been here enough to make that statement with confidence. The sausage, egg, and cheese is a nice break from the norm, but it would be so much better if the bagels weren’t so chewy.
For an egg & cheese on a poppy seed, don’t expect to pay less than $ 3. I usually pair it with a Snapple and pay $ 5 and change out the door. If you know this area, then you know about the parking situation. For those that are new to the area, drive slowly, yield to pedestrians, and u-​turns are legal.
Be prepared to walk…

Great bagels … Come here for my Taylor ham egg whites and cheese fix! Very friendly staff!

This is my go to spot when I crave a bacon egg and cheese on an everything bagel. The staff is friendly and quick to get you out the door. Everything is fresh made to order the way I like it. If you live in the area I recommend checking it out.

2.5 stars overall. I had a decent BECH here, but the bagels are small and things are extremely expensive for this type of operation. Had it been cheaper, the service and products would have received 3 stars from me.

I don’t understand why this place has such a low rating. I grew up in Maywood and whenever I visit my parents, I always grab a bagel from here. The bagels are always fresh out of the oven and still warm and fluffy when you eat it. I always thought this place offers ‘normal’ bagels until I had bagels everywhere else. This place has set my bagel standards and I rarely find bagel places that is comparable or even top this place.
In regards to the gloves, I don’t have any problems. They always take their gloves off when taking my money.

best bagels in the Maywood area

Last two times there got a burnt bagel. Prices are higher than the nearby shops, for a smaller bagel.
I go to work pretty early, and when a shop says ‘open at 6′, you would expect food ready to serve at 6. The doors are open at 6, but no bagels ready.

This place really serves great bagels with pleasure and a smile (some days more quickly than others, but they work hard behind that counter).
For breakfast I recommend any sandwich with an egg on it, they won’t cheat you out of any ingredients. But if you’re there for lunch, a BLT type wrap (or on a bagel of course) will satisfy your hunger, and your wallet. Compared to other ‘mom & pop’ bagel shops ’round Jersey, this place marks their prices VERY fairly.
And now, there’s an ATM available because they do not accept credit cards.