Kismet Bagels - Rittenhouse Square

Tiny bagel spot located in Rittenhouse! Stopped in for a breakfast sandwich. The service was friendly but the store is so tiny, it’s hard to stand in there for 5 minutes without feeling like you’re in everyone’s way. I got the BEC on a sesame bagel. It was good, not great. First, the bagel is small. They also put what looked like 2 pieces of bacon on it. The eggs and cooper sharp cheese were delicious though. I wish I could give this place 3.5 stars. I’m not running to come back here, but if I needed breakfast I would consider stopping in again.

Shop was walking distance of our hotel, we ordered online for pickup and they prepared the order fast. We got the BEC and a blueberry matcha which was very yummy.

Best darn bagel I have had in years. Former Brooklyn, expat living in the Bay Area in California in Philadelphia for business had a hankering for old school bagel. This place little hole in the wall blew my mind and expanded my pallet of what a bagel can be and probably should be. Then again. It takes the uniqueness out of the wonderful taste and broadness of the menu of this truly cool location down to earth wholesome bagel joint. The bagel was cooked to perfection, it was the right food for a weekend take away and go and sit with friends at a park. Simply said amazing and I’m not one to leave comments, but I felt compelled.

I came into the city for a hair appointment today. Two stores down from Kismet Bagel. They never disappoint me. I had my favorite sea salt and rosemary bagel with bacon, egg, and cheese. So fresh. Absolutely delicious.

North Jersey bagel snob here, but today I ordered an everything bagel with scallion cream cheese, and I must say it's one of the best bagels I've ever had! So good! I am so happy I have finally found good bagels!! Yum 😋

Phenomenal bagels! Came to this new store today, had the rosemary salt bagel with scallions spread for around $4.50. Was super tasty and filling! Really nice staff and shop is very cute. Also got a cookie which was great too. Will be back many more times in the future for sure.

Food goal: When attending a three day marketing conference in center city - find a good bagel. Found it! Kismet Bagels! In one of my other reviews (Brown Dog Cafe), I did mention I tried a Kismet bagel and even bought a bag to take home. So this review isn’t a complete surprise. But there is something authentic about visiting the source. They have two Philly locations. One in Fishtown and this one in Rittenhouse Square. Not a dine-in spot. It’s all to-go. I got there around 12:15pm on a work day and not much was left. I was going to try the sesame seed bagel, but the gentlemen in front of me ordered a dozen bagels leaving one, only one, Sea. Salt. Rosemary. Bagel. This is the flavor that made me fall in love with Kismet, so I took it as a sign that I should choose it again. I ordered a Cold Sammie, “The Veg” (tomatoes, cucumbers, arugula, veggie cream cheese, EVOO, salt and pepper) on a toasted sea salt rosemary bagel. Yum! Although I admit it may have tasted better on a sesame seed bagel, it still hit the spot! My taste buds were happy! Without a doubt, Kismet bagels are my favorite. If you love bagels, this is a must try either in Philly or somewhere like the Brown Dog Cafe who serves them in New Jersey. If in Philly, get there before lunchtime to get the best selection. You can even order online in real time. #trustkj

Phenomenal. My go to bagel stop. I enjoy going to my Sunday morning orange theory followed by Kismet bagels! The rosemary salt egg sandwich is the best egg and cheese bagel sandwich I’ve ever had. I’m so grateful this bagel shop has come to philadelphia bc I previously “forced” to choose between 2 other places that are nowhere near as good in food quality and customer service. Now I have a local bagel shop I can proudly frequent and recommend to others. Also! I love their little bagel/coffee man character logo — so cute! *written while eating my bagel sandwich in the park* ☺️ Update as of March 2025 - still in love with Kismet and now they have matcha ! 🙌🏼🍵