Kismet Bagels - Rittenhouse Square

Nice coffee and great bagels, especially the everything. It's a small space so it can get crowded but the staff is very quick and attentive to all patrons, things move quickly. I come here multiple times a week for coffee and have really grown to appreciate the staff, they're wonderful. Bella, Molly, and Sundra in particular are always so welcoming, friendly, and fun to chat with. They do this all while getting coffee, food orders, and transactions together quickly and correctly. Glad to have this place nearby!

After attending their bagel making class and having New York bagels over Labor Day weekend in New York, I can confirm Kismet can go to face to face with many of the top New York bagel makers. Kismet makes their bagels fresh and on the same day it is on sale. If you are lucky, you might get to have their bagels fresh out of the oven.

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 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.

Easy to walk to, very fast service even when busy on a Sunday morning. Bagels were delicious, perfectly baked, plenty of cream cheese. We also tried the bagel sandwiches which were fantastic- highly recommend the Zhug (completely addicting)

Awesome new bagel shop. Breakfast sandwiches were tasty! Bagels and ingredients were fresh. Customer service was excellent. The person at the register was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend and will be back!

Went there on our last day of Philly stay. And let me tell you!! It was the best bagel I have ever had. I had the spicy one with vegan egg, no bacon, and zhug on the side. Yummy! Wish they had one in Brooklyn ;((

A little pricy for bagels, but otherwise, pretty good! I got the jalapeño cheese with butter, and although I was disappointed that I could not warm it up, I still enjoyed it. Also, I liked the fact that all the bagels are made with grains (as opposed to just white bread).