Olmo

Olmo is our go to bagel place in New Haven, great bagels, friendly staff and conveniently located on the corner of Whitney and Trumbull. Because they have such a great product, there’s almost a guaranteed wait. Order ahead and you’re smooth sailing, but if you’re in a rush and plan to walk-in you may be waiting a while (from my own experience it’s ~10-15 minutes). Good variety of bagels, sandwiches and accoutrements, and non-typical schmears, all in all- worth trying!

Hands down the best bagel shop in New Haven! Their schmear is to die for, and the chili crisp oil bagel really stands out—so flavorful. It was my first visit, and despite being busy, the gentleman working there took the time to help me with a recommendation—and it definitely worked for me. I took home a variety of bagels for my family, and we loved every single one. Amazing service and even better food. Can’t wait to go back!

I was visiting from Florida and every single day I was there I got a bagels from this place. They blew my mind and they were absolutely delicious and amazing. I highly recommend this place. This was the best bacon egg and cheese bagel sandwich I've ever had in my life and I think about it every day. I can tell that everything is so fresh and I also love the cheese that they used.

This is a decent bagel shop located in the heart of New Haven. There were plenty of options in terms of bagels, including some excitingly different ones. As far as vegetarian and vegan options go, you could do better. There is no vegan cream cheese, no vegan cheese for your bagel, no vegan sausage, no vegan eggs. There’s one pre-made bagel sandwich on the menu that contains no meat or eggs (the ALT/avocado, lettuce, tomato). In terms of the food itself, I ordered a latke and one ALT sandwich. Despite asking for the latke toasted, it was fairly cold. It had the feeling of something prepared hours beforehand. The ALT sandwich was stuffed to the brim, but mostly just tasted like a mishmash of cold vegetables. Not a particularly exciting offering. In terms of positives, however, the staff was exceptionally helpful, and my order took only a couple of minutes to come out. I also had better luck with the half a dozen bagels that I brought home. The bagels themselves are delicious and pair well with anything you want to put on them yourself. Overall, a good place to get a bunch of bagels to go, maybe not the most exciting place to sit down and eat.

Great bagels, if a little pricey. The sausage is fantastic and the people are lovely. We had the bacon egg and cheese, the brick, the avo, and the blt and all were good. Best option for an easy breakfast or lunch.

Everything you want in a bagel (pun intended) so today was my first time at Olmo bagels. I can confidently say they have mastered the art of the bagel fresh light chewy has a nice bounce to . Great ratio of cream cheese. Today was a monumental day because I finally got to see why the lines are usually extensive I did place a pick up order which was super convenient I was able to select the time in which I wanted to pick up the order. I opted for the Cacio E Pepe bagel with plain Schmear and the Potato latke honestly getting a breakfast for under six dollars was pretty impressive. Update : Not even two hours after ordering for the first time I found myself magically putting my shoes back on and venturing back to Olmo bagels where I was greeted before stepping into the establishment already. I was delighted that the banter of the staff did not disappoint. Everyone had such vibrant personalities and styles that really adds to the ambiance. The encounters with those amazing humans behind the counter felt like reconnecting with a long distance friend. I was offered a piece of banana bread that they are testing out I was delighted to be probably one of the first to have the exquisite banana bread grace my palate. I ended up getting the Everything Everything bagel with beet and veggie dill cream cheese. 1000/10 My current ranking for my top 3 1.Cacio E Pepe( My Shayla) 2. Za’atar ( honestly number one but don’t tell the Cacio 3. Everything everything (too good ) On to the schmears 1.beet & veggie so pretty 2. Scallion (whoa I tried the cookie dough today eye opening

Olmo catered our wedding breakfast and we couldn't have been happier with the outcome. Communication to setup was super easy, using an online menu and quick correspondence over email. The food was packaged beautifully to transport to our venue and was ready early on our pickup date. Top notch food with a variety of items, well-priced, and outstanding service, the experience had people mouth open waiting to eat. Can't thank you guys enough!!

I loved the bagel here. 1st time visit, and the staff was super helpful. Tory helped me with the order even gave the smear to try before ordering aswell. Had everything everything bagel and spicy scallion shmear. The staff at the counter gave me a free muffin aswell. It was super busy but they were very attentive. Also she did mention cats and dogs or any pets are welcome, so hey stop by if you are visitor like me !

Incredibly delicious bagel & out of this world schmear. I went in on a short break from jury duty, this place made my day. My order was ready quickly and served with a friendly smile. I enjoyed this bagel so much that I yearned for it after finishing dinner that same day then drove back to New Haven the following day to get another & some more to bring home.

I love a bagel, and being back in the northeast means I needed to get at least one bagel. Went to Olmo at around 9:30 AM on Saturday. The interior of the shop is very cozy and was quite crowded. We ordered on these screens after waiting for about 5 min. We were all asked to wait outside, which had ample seating. About 15 min later, a man came out to hand us our food. I ordered a toasted everything everything bagel with spinach and artichoke schmear. The bagel was crunchy and dense which was great, but I really loved the flavor of the cream cheese. I'll definitely be back!

I had a recommendation from some new coworkers. I decided to try Olmo. I was super impressed with how friendly the guys working behind the counter were. They all said hi, asked if I needed any recommendations, and they were even friendly enough to let me know I could order with them or on self checkout kiosk. I think that's a great option especially if you're a student or work in the area to quickly grab and go you can also order online ahead of time and get it for pick up. I will say this breakfast sandwich was PACKED with flavor. The bacon was super crispy, which is what I love to add layers of texture to my breakfast sandwich. I got a perfect cheese pull when I folded this in half so I was super impressed with the overall cook. The egg was well seasoned and the cheese melted everything together so well. There's plenty of seating outdoors which is so great when it's nice outside, you can have a great sandwich and enjoy the area around Yale. Overall, a very busy place with all the workers being super friendly and welcoming. I would definitely go back and try more based on the ambience and the food.

Love this place..would be 5 if they delivered! They have the most amazing bagel flavors!

I supposedly lucked out, since the whitefish salad is only back for a limited time. It was delicious, but I'm unsure what constitutes a "New Haven" bagel. It definitely was a unique flavor and a different change of pace from a standard bagel and lox or any typical bagel sandwich. It was a good combination of ingredients, and I appreciate the customization options on their menu. It's a cute place, but gets crowded easily and quickly.

This is a very popular place as it remains busy round the clock. We tried a bagel and the Latka. The bagel was quite fresh. The Latka was a surprise for me. It's basically a potato hash but tastes much better. I would recommend booking using the Toast app for a faster service.

Great customer service the staff willingly walked me through the ordering process. Delish food with unique flavors.

There's a reason this bagel spot is the best! So glad to have this gem in New Haven. You know it's good when there is always a line out the front! The bagel sandwich itself is absolutely delicious you can taste the freshness and quality of flavors. The smears are made fresh, I had the spicy scallion and it's actually spicy! The bagels are soft, yet crisp when toasted. As a person who loves scream cheese I really appreciate how much they pack into this bagel. I'll be back to try more. Outdoor seating only. You can order at the kiosk or online and your order will be called out. There is street parking as well as a lot across the street.

Being from NJ, I had high expectations for this bagel shop, and it delivered! Unfortunately, I visited during Yale's parents' weekend, so there was a long line, and our order took a while. But I have to give Olmo credit--they were super efficient and handled the crowd well. The ambiance was nice--ordering inside on a kiosk was easy, and there were plenty of seats outside to sit and enjoy your food. I got an egg sandwich with bacon on a bagel, and it was absolutely delicious--a perfect breakfast sandwich! Not sure it was worth the wait that day, but I'd definitely come back on a less busy day.

This bagel shop exemplifies the perfection of customer service at this level. With amazing creations of smears, fresh bagels, and personal service you get a stand out bagel shop worth every penny. Outside area is nice as well, with plenty of outside seating.

Family of 5 - 3 wty bagels with schmear, bagel with Lox, turkey sandwich bagel. Spicy scallion cream cheese is spicy and orange/turmeric color so don't wear white - it is a bit messy but delicious. Toasted bagel has a good crunch and soft inside. Lox bagel was fresh and filling. Olmo turns out orders quickly and very friendly staff. 3 self serve kiosks or person who is friendly and happy to take your order. Option to also place online order (which I recommend). Seating out front - some shade options

Wow. I don't get impressed with lots of bagel places but this one has it all. Online ordering. Great bagels. Even better sandwiches and Schmears. Great friendly service. (Ok so parking is a bit of a pain but most people walk). It's small inside but that's fine. I had an everything bagel and I loved the sandwich with BEC. The bacon with crispy without being burnt and the egg was fresh and definitely friend over hard. Just delish. Get it with the avocado mash. The cold brew is also a winner. Not too dark it was the great way to enjoy a late summer morning. Overall just a great place. Loved it.

Would go back for the bagels, but the coffee was the worst coffee I've ever had in my life, bitter and burnt. Very popular place, supposedly one of the best bagel places in New Haven, but I was not blown away by the bagels. Service was very friendly though, and I liked the systems in place for online pickup and ordering kiosks.

Just great flavorful bagels in the Elm city. Lots of choices and the sandwiches are to die for. I have the market special, very tasty. Sandwiches are on the high price end ($9 and $10) but they are pretty good. Service was fast and the sitting outside is cool.on a nice day. Can't wait to have some.more of these bagels.

Time for me to finally do my Olmo review... Dear Olmo, thank you for gracing the New Haven community. There is a reason why this place is always packed, regardless of the time and day. It's so delicious! I'm not a New Yorker, but this place beats all the places I've been to in NYC. My go to is the pastrami, egg, and, cheese and it never disappoints! It's so so good and the bagel sandwich is literally huge! They make all their bagels and shmears in house every single morning. You can taste the freshness. What I love most about the bagel is that, it is toasted to perfection and has a great crunch but is also very soft at the same time. It doesn't feel stale. A must have when you come to New Haven.

Funny restroom Glad that they made sure you have ample supply of toilet paper. All the bagle sandwiches we had were amazing. But the Babka stole the show! it was DELICIOUS! with Beautiful yummy chocolate layers. The service was super. Very friendly and eager to help. We stopped by here during our Independence Trails rad trip. Make sure you stop by and get your food from Olmo.

Food was good. I ordered a pastrami breakfast sandwich on a union salted Bagel. I can't speak for their customers service since I order to take out. I have order at least 3 times and different things and I'm not disappointed.

Awesome bagels with generous schmears! The everything on everything bagel really had every flavour possible and was fantastic. Self order at kiosk, easy pickup and delicious breakfast. 10/10 recommend if you are in the area.

A counter/kiosk-and-outdoor-seating operation only, Olmo is just a few blocks away from Yale and just a minute off I-91, yet still in a quiet, almost residential neighborhood. Surprisingly good with customer service. More importantly, I like their bagels. I like that they don't go too crazy trying to have dozens of flavors, even if I can think of a couple I wish they had. I also like that the kiosk/online interface has photos of every item. And I love their bathroom, whose toilet paper rolls qualify as installation art. They're billed as "New Haven style bagels," whose defining element, they say, is the steaming, rather than boiling, prior to the bake. Whatever it is, I liked it last year and again recently. Texturally, they're in that sweet spot that avoids being too dense or too light. Everything Everything bagels for both of us, with avocado mash (all avocado, no cheese) for my wife and veggie spread (pink)with a generous portion of salmon for yours truly. The cream cheeses are very soft and whipped, and the bagels themselves aren't just vessels for the spreads and toppings. The EE were intensely flavored, with garlic and spicy pepper strongest among the seeds and spices. Very friendly staff, good coffee, amusing bathroom, and plenty of tables on the patio.

Best bagels in New Haven county!! The place is always crowded. I often order for pick up and it's prompt. The bagels are delicious. It's more expensive than the other chain bagel places around but it's worth the price.

When it comes to good bagels, Olmo is difficult to beat! Located on Whitney Ave. in New Haven, this small bagel shop has some of the tastiest, freshest bagels I've ever had. When you walk in, they have self-serve kiosks to the left that you use to order. They have a good variety of bagels to choose from, where you can add your choice of "Schmear" (cream cheese) as well as other toppings like savory butter, bacon jam, onion, tomato, spicy mayo, etc. There are also several different breakfast sandwiches and other baked goods to choose from. Once you order and pay using the kiosk, your food will be ready within a few minutes at the counter. I went and ordered an Onion Sea Salt Bagel toasted with Scallion Schmear, and it was so delicious! To drink I got the Olmo Arnold Palmer, which is lemonade with your choice of black or hibiscus tea (I went with the hibiscus). So refreshing! The staff were friendly and polite. The place is pretty small and there are no tables to eat inside, but they do have a nice patio area out front with tables. Overall I would highly recommend!

This is clearly a very popular bagel spot in New Haven. When we approached, there were about 10-12 people waiting outside for their order, and when we went inside there were about 10 or so people waiting for their order/ordering at the kiosks. I was able to order at the kiosk pretty quickly ( a small coffee and a sesame bagel with scallion cream cheese and heirloom tomato). I heard one of the people behind the counter quoting a 25-30 minute wait, so I almost hesitated to order the bagel and just had coffee for breakfast, but it was a nice day, so I decided to go ahead. Which honestly, was a decent choice as my order probably took 10-15 minutes to come out. Definitely no where near 25-30 minutes. The store is small, and all of the seating is outdoors FYI. Now to the bagel: It was in my opinion a pretty average bagel. I'm REALLY sorry if that sounds a bit harsh on Olmos end... but I've had my fair share of bagels throughout my life and I think the bagel lacked a bit of flavor and taste of freshness tbh. The thing that really got me was that I paid $3.00 for a couple of slices of heirloom tomato and the tomato I got was not only mealy and somewhat mushy, but it really did not seem to be heirloom. Now, obviously that's just speculation. It totally could have been heirloom, but it didn't have the deepness in color or flavor that the heirloom tomatoes I've gotten in the past have. And if I'm paying 3 dollars for a couple of slices of tomato... it really should be somewhat high quality. I'm thinking that my experience must have been just a one off... and I think I'd definitely try it again if I was in the area as there are so many stellar reviews. But I definitely was not impressed with the offerings I got that day. I will say, they LOADED that B up with cream cheese like their life depended on it though. There was no lack of cream cheese on that bagel. I could have probably had 2 other bagels cream cheesed with the amount of cream cheese on my one bagel. I will also note that the young woman who served me the bagel was very kind. So the customer service is definitely there.

Picked up an order for my co workers and it was ready upon arrival. The bagels were so good we loved the spicy cream cheese and Cacio e Pepe bagel. I tried the hot turkey sandwich on and everything bagel and it was delicious

I had a Okonomiyaki bagel sandwich. Heaven opened & angels started singing. The sandwich was a nice size & filling. Awesome!

Another spot I am late to the party on. They say the devils in the details and at Olmo they pride themselves on that After a less than stellar bagel sandwich from a well known CT chain a couple of weeks ago Mark was wary about my attempts to "force" another CT bagel place on him. So needless to say he went into this order with some trepidation (even though I was paying for it) I ordered it to go and it was a good sign when we arrived that they were doh g a brisk business but still had their s**t together getting people in and out of their small store. The first thing Mark mentioned was the aroma as soon as I entered the car. He was intrigued. That was replaced with utter joy with his first bite -declaring this one of the best he's had in a while and re establishing my role as chief food finder. Crunchy with just enough bite and filled delicious crispy bacon he was a happy guy! Thank you Olmo for redeeming Mark's love of me and more importantly bagel sandwiches !

I'm a little bagel brat and Olmo succeeds all my expectations. The service here is beyond amazing. My favorites are usually their bagels with spicy scallion schmear. Today I tried their Lox bagel which was good but not the best I've had I would stick to their bagels with schmear.

Popping bagel shop a couple minutes from campus. They're really heavy with the cream cheese FYI but my lox bagel was overall delicious! Staff were very friendly too. Expect long waits on the weekend.

Best bagels in New Haven. Great sandwiches. Great service. Staff is always kind and greets all customers.

First time visiting and this place definitely delivered one of the best bagels I've had in a while. I got the Everything Bagel with Spicy Scallion. It was not spicy, but it tasted wonderful! The bagel was made fresh and the smear had a hint of sweetness, but it was also savory. There are no tables or chairs to sit indoors, so we stood for a short amount for our bagels. The wait is definitely worth it though!

Oh my! One of the best bagels I ever had. I was looking for my usual Bacon, Egg, and Cheese and found this place. I decided to go with a sesame bagel. After my first bite, I knew I was in for something special. The bagel was so moist and had amazing texture. And the taste with the sesame was incredible. Again, one of the best bagels I ever had. Only one problem. I like my BEC with a Diet Coke ... and this place just didn't offer it. I was ready to ding them on the rating for this, but the bagel was too good.

I hate to give it a two star review, but I got my fave sandwich of scrambled egg and bacon on a toasted sesame and it was not good. The scrambled eggs were awful. So greasy. I thought they were cooked in the bacon fat. The bagel didn't seem toasted unless it was all that grease. It was really disappointing. I don't think I will order it any longer.

Fresh tasty bagel and scone. I got the Okonomiyaki on a toasted onion bagel with bacon & provolone. It was full of umami flavors. Plus an apple cinnamon scone with apple slices in it. I paid $15 for those two which I found very worth it. I used their online order system which went well, can't say much about inside service.

Here I sit on a beautiful Sunday afternoon having the best bagel I've ever eaten. And the crazy thing is, every time I have one it's just as good as the first I had 3 years ago. As if that wasn't enough everyone here is so nice and always make it a point to be happy and personable. In fact just today one of their newest team members Lisseth took time out of their VERY busy Sunday rush to say hi, introduce herself and give Matcha (pictured below) a little piece of bacon. Their food quality is stellar but man their service gets pretty close to surpassing that quality! That's why this friendly little bagel shop was/is my favorite place to grab breakfast and even though I've now sadly moved away, anytime I come back to New Haven I have it at least once (or maybe every single day for breakfast )

I probably just don't like bagels that much. This could have been the best bagel ever and it probably only scores so high. The thing in question here primarily is the relatively expensive prices and the relatively long wait for each sandwich. The staff was constantly reminding people to order from the kiosk which means they aren't obvious or the workflow is tricky. Additionally it took a minimum of 10 minutes for each sandwich after it was ordered which created a logjam of people waiting in a small space. Overall would recommend somewhere else

This is my second time visiting Olmo Bagels, and I really like it here. The locals recommended it to me, and now, every time I'm in New Haven, I make sure to stop by for breakfast. I'm always on the hunt for good bagels, and this place truly has the kind I like--not too doughy and always fresh. Olmo Bagels is a great spot, and despite being quite crowded, the service is quick. It's the perfect place to grab and go for bagels, with a good variety to choose from. I definitely recommend this place. Thank you!

You know what makes a place? Delicious food + fast, friendly, great service! Olmo has GREAT Bagels! The people (staff) there are just as great! I visited New Haven for a show and of course had Pizza for dinner. Woke up the next morning craving a Bagel Egg and Cheese, and since I missed the hotel breakfast, and Olmo delivered on that desire. Ordering was a breeze, the Egg & Cheese Sandwich was delicious, and the staff was engaging, pleasant, fast, efficient and caring. I worked in a bagel shop for 5 years, so I'm picky about my bagels and these were very good. Top Notch. Very close to perfection. The ONLY minor infraction was I could not pick the cheese on my Bagel Egg and Cheese. I would prefer Cheddar, but Provolone is good and anything is better than American (Cheese). The bagel was so good I bought another 1/2 dozen to take home. Thank you Olmo! Keep up the great job you are doing to provide fresh fantastic bagels AND Friendly Fast service. One regular customer had a dog charlie that was bigger than me. That was fun to see and nice to meet him / them. Charlie was well behaved

We placed a catering order for delivery the next morning (late). Anthony answered all our questions, helped make recommendations and decisions. Our hungry athletes devoured the assorted sandwiches. I particularly enjoyed the BLT . Oh and delivery was prompt as requested!

It's cute place with interesting flavors of bagels and schmear cream cheese. I got Nox sandwich with avocado mash, it was delicious and lots of fresh ingredients. Also tried strawberry cheesecake, it was very sweet but very fresh, I liked it a lot too. Perfect for dessert bagel. My husband got spicy scallion schmear and it was actually spicy and he liked it. I think overall, the bagel itself is not too special but schmears are great, offering interesting flavors with fresh/generous amounts of ingredients. Only $4 for bagel with schmear. They have a nice patio, dog friendly. The inside is very packed and busy--took 20+ mins to get my order. The staffs are also nice, one of them offered my dogs for a piece of bacon for each pupp! They loved it so much.

Was in the area unexpectedly and needed lunch. Checked out this place and was not disappointed. The staff was extremely nice and I even got an extra treat for being a first time customer.

This place is one of my Favorite place is I'm craving beagle sandwich, the food is just delicious, people are super nice . It has the outside table for you to have chitchat with friends. This place must to try.

Delicious bagels, egg sandwiches and brunch boards. I've ordered multiple times including catering - awesome.

Even on a Sunday Morning . The shop was very busy , but ordering on line made pick up quick . The best bagels in New Haven ! Great sandwich choices and staff are polite and friendly.

Pastrami bagel slay. Eggs bacon bagel slay. So simple. World take note. Come here. Set the bar high. Service with a smile. That's chill. Would drive out of my way to eat here 10/10. Would send my daughter to Yale to make this somewhere I could eat daily.

Really fantastic bagels and they make giant sandwiches! Friendly and tasty! Worth the wait if there is a line...

Best bagels in Connecticut! Excellent service. Long line with a quick turnover. They also visit Coventry farmers market every summer.

They have the best bagels and the friendliest staff in New Haven. My favorite is the "Cacio e Pepe" which is very similar to an Asiago bagel, but even better. It's outstanding.

The Everything Everything Bagel with Spinach Artichoke Schmear was the perfect snack to munch on as I walked around town on this cold rainy day. It was warm and toasted, with great flavors and complementary textures. I easily ordered it inside at a self-order kiosk, and service was quick, with helpful and kind people behind the counter. I'd love to return!

My go to bagel spot! Bagels are always fresh and never disappoints. The staff are very nice and super helpful. Definitely would recommend

Really good bagels, made into excellent sandwiches. The bagels have the right chewy texture, and density, a nice tense crust, a gentle malty flavor. The toppings are fun -- next time I'll try the everything everything bagel, which has all sorts of ingredients. In my egg sandwich, the egg was cooked gently with a perfect yolk texture. I also tried their scallion cream cheese schmear once, and that's fluffy and easy to spread. And they had Ronnybrook chocolate milk! A familiar indulgence for me, coming from NYC. Super friendly service. Kiosks are available for quick ordering.