Rolen Bagels

Bagel shop · Riverdale

Rolen Bagels

Bagel shop · Riverdale
3601 Riverdale Ave, Bronx, NY 10463

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Bagels made to order, many cream cheese flavors, tasty  

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3601 Riverdale Ave, Bronx, NY 10463 Get directions

rolenbagels.com
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3601 Riverdale Ave, Bronx, NY 10463 Get directions

+1 718 601 5357
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Ilya Yashin

Google
Great food, great vibes. Many kinds of bagels, including Bagel twists and mini bagels. Many kinds of cream cheese, both sweet and savory. Many tables and places to sit.

Patricia McKnight9p

Google
Nice place. Only need to clean the utensils. used to smear the cream cheese. I ordered Honey buttered whole grain bagel, I tasted a little onions or something . It leads me to believe that they need to wipe the knife off or wash utensils between service.

Daniel Pino

Google
Rolen Bagels Layout/atmosphere *Kosher certified establishment; six tables Service *Friendly staff Food/drink *Everything bagel with cream cheese - solid; bagel on smaller side

Enid P.

Google
Amazing bagels 🥯 made to order as per your specifications. This place is going to be a regular stop for me. The bagel was very tasty, the multiple cream cheese flavor options get me really excited. I had jalapeño cream cheese with scallion cream cheese with tomatoes 🍅 onions. It over exceeded my expectations with flavor.

Lisa shernicoff

Google
Every table filled with crumbs. Chairs grimy. Got my order wrong. Bagel was toasted ‘til burned. When I came back to complain they did not offer to make my sandwich again, they took the same sandwich(with no gloves) & added the missing ingredient!!!

sixto francois

Google
Love these bagels and sandwiches good variety...nice atmosphere with some seating . Friendly staff a plus. We don't live nearby, but it is worth the ride .

Evangelos Kostaris

Google
Great place for a morning bagel. I liked the twist cinnamon raisin. They have several styles and flavors to choose from. They do have some tables to eat in as well, which was nice.

Patricia Garrido

Google
I just moved to Riverdale I love bagels I went there for bagels the staff was rude especially the guy that takes the order .the guy that did my bagel left the knife dirty so I can taste the onion on my bagel when I had a plain one .would not be returning bad customer service I rather go up the block they way nicer and polite and they have a bunch of lines you don’t even know where to go when you come in .then they give you attitude when you ask where is the line never again I will go here .
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Jamel O.

Yelp
I recently grabbed a bagel with Cream cheese and Salmon from this shop and got a coffee. I enjoyed my bagel. The people were nice to me.
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Pamela K.

Yelp
Never again. This morning I encountered the rudest person in New York City working at this place. I was trying to figure out a bagel order for a group, and he was so nasty that he refused to wait on me. I'm sorry I didn't know Bagel Corner is also owned by the same people. I was about to spend between 15 and 25 dollars at least once a week. Instead, I'm taking my business elsewhere. Would like the owner to know you lost out on at least $135 a month. Plan on living here for six more years -- so that's about NINE THOUSAND American dollars. Good riddance.
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Beth P.

Yelp
Went above and beyond in a last minute order that was needed for mourners returning from the cemetery. The cream cheese bases spreads, lox, bagels, and sides (tomato onion caper) were first rate and customer service equally excellent.
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Bridget F.

Yelp
The cream cheese on my bagel was the most disgusting thing I've ever tasted I truly had no idea cream cheese could taste this bad. It tasted like freezer burnt ice cream. I don't understand how you mess up cream cheese, so if you're craving a bagel this is not your place. You will be highly disappointed and maybe sick.
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Ralph N.

Yelp
Convenient and we love weekend bagels. Good seating. Some staff skilled/efficient. Only 50% of staff is skilled/efficient. Flow of ordering/paying is disorganized and very inefficient. No BEC option.
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Haley M.

Yelp
Good neighborhood bagel spot. They usually hit 85% of the time with copious amounts of kreem-cheez but there is the odd occasion it's a light let smear. Not open Saturdays but perfect for your Sunday morning hit.

John B.

Yelp
I usually prefer this place to Bagel Corner. My recent visit was not good. The place is filthy. I don't think they routinely wipe off their tables as every table had debris. I asked for a bagel with lox, onion and butter on the side. The lox was okay but the big disappointment here was the bagel. I was there at 8:30am and they gave me a rock hard bagel. How did the bagel get so hard? If I wasn't in a hurry I would have mentioned it but I will next time. The people who work there move very fast. Probably too fast for their own good. What I did like is they got my order correct. They didn't mind giving the butter on the side. However, in addition to the bagel not being fresh the butter was hard. Maybe a couple of staff arrived late. This would have been a much better experience if my bagel wasn't as hard as a rock. Staff were courteous.

Liz M.

Yelp
We love rolens. Such great bagels, staple in the neighborhood. Quick and easy and tasty
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Kenneth D.

Yelp
Same bagels as Bagel Corner! If you're looking for a quality New York bagel experience this is your place. It's a little hole in the wall. Better for take out than eat in. Breakfast sandwiches are fresh. The twists are unique and worth the trip.
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Savanna M.

Yelp
Decent bagel for New York. It was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. I was really disappointed by the danishes and croissants though. They were tough and chewy not buttery crunch and flaky. Would not recommend!!
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N P.

Yelp
I have been going to this shop for a few years now and they do have some great bagels. It's a very busy store so make sure you know what you want before you get online in order to keep the line moving. If you are in the neighborhood, I strongly recommend visiting the store. Also on Saturday if the store is closed just go to it's sister store just a few blocks away.
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Julia C.

Yelp
This unassuming, no-nonsense corner bagel shop is making chewy, flavorful New York bagels. They are not the best of the best in terms of crackly crust, but they are the genuine article. Furthermore, the staff are friendly. There are a couple of downsides to this place. One is that, when they're busy, the staff can be overstretched and make mistakes. Make sure you state your order clearly, and double-check it as they're putting your bagels into the bag. Another thing that could be improved is that their cream cheese is a bit too sweet for me, and I think they put on way too much. A good bagel needs a swipe, not a block, of cream cheese. The air pot coffee was nothing special, but they have a menu of espresso drinks - if you're particular about your coffee, I would suggest trying those.

Andrew C.

Yelp
Small tough bagels, can't get anything with meat if you want it. Not worth the visit. Better bagels in north Riverdale.
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Amanda G.

Yelp
This is a common place for my household for breakfast deliveries. The bagels are on point and the crumb cake is delish. Our favorite is the tuna on a toasted everything bagel, the egg sandwiches are good too. Overall a reliable quick breakfast spot.

Cassandra R.

Yelp
Solid bagels, solid coffee. Nice staff, just wish they would list the bagels they have.
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Heather G.

Yelp
Decent everything bagel with lox and cream cheese. One of the few places in the neighborhood open post snowstorm. Their iced coffee isn't too bad either.
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David A.

Yelp
Good bagels. So glad they're in this neighborhood. But they messed up on the cream cheese bagel order twice now. You leave, maybe you go home or get to work, take the bagel out, and it's plain cream cheese. Still good, but c'mon, man. I did get a "free" iced coffee on my birthday when I'd ordered a regular one.
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Miglena K.

Yelp
Enjoyable place- we keep coming back and getting egg and cheese bagels and freshly squeezed orange juice. Allow for some preparation time. The food is quite good with the exception of the muffins- a bit dry. We recently moved to the area so I cannot compare to what it was before with the prior keener; however, I do think for the area it is decently priced and like I mentioned, food is good! Recommend you try it. Keep in mind the hours of operation- place is actually closed for Shabbat but opened on days such as July 5th when most of the other brunch places near by are still closed.
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Ney P.

Yelp
I think I wrote one other bad review, but this has got to be one of the worst services I ever had... 1st, no one seems to be moving fast enough; like almost purposely slow. 2nd, after I sit and have my order (bagel was decent and coffee was actually good), I see the guy putting chairs up to clean, so I ask him what time they close. He tells me 4pm, but it's 3:20pm. He proceeds to start sweeping TOWARD ME. I couldn't believe it, so much I thought it was a joke; I actually started laughing. Guess what? He kept going! It was now 3:30pm and I just made my way out. It was weirdly bad. Slightly funny and slightly offensive at the same time!

Emily N.

Yelp
The food here is delicious!!! I really enjoyed my bagel with the cheese omelette. Only complaint is that it was 6 dollars each, while I could get two from any other deli around here for the same price. Of course they charge more since you can sit and eat, but I don't think it was drastically better than an egg and cheese bagel from the local delis. Still enjoyed it though! The baked goods are amazing!!! The crumb cake was so moist and delicious! I had been debating whether or not to get it the entire time I was eating my bagel and I am so happy I did! The chocolate chip muffin was also delicious! They also had lots of coffee options. The iced coffee was pretty good. I would definitely come back here, but probably would just get plain butter or cream cheese instead of the egg. Or just come for the baked goods! Has a nice atmosphere and lots of seating!
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Matthew H.

Yelp
So many good things to say about Rolen Bagels. This place is pretty solid. Every single thing was fresh, flavorsome, and very yummy. The service was also superb and every one was charming. Rolen Bagels is a jewel and I can't wait to go back.

Cathleen R.

Yelp
Bagels are fine, owner wasn't wearing a mask and was lecturing a customer on the pointlessness of N95 masks and vaccines while a huge line formed almost out the door.
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Hanna T.

Yelp
Came here on a Sunday morning and got a plain bagel with lox spread. The lox to cream cheese ratio was a bit sparse compared to other lox spreads I've had but it was still decent. It had a glossy thick crust and a chewy inside. The bagel was a bit too chewy for my liking. It's the kind of bagel that might make your jaw sore by the time you're done with it, but the taste was good. I think the same people own Bagel Corner, and I prefer the bagels over there.

L J.

Yelp
I had a lox on a salt bagel yesterday with a bottle of Kombucha. Cost $16! While good, was overpriced.
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Alan M.

Yelp
New owner, prices increase by hidden behind collecting tax. What did the previous owner do ? SMH Enough is enough Wait till min wage increase rises. Another increase?
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Shari A.

Yelp
Good serving, delicious Bagels, peaceful place. what else do u want to expect? Not fancy inside but lovely. Love the bagel with cream cheese and also love the bagel with egg and cheese.
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Daniel F.

Yelp
The staff just condescendingly complained that I was cheap for tipping $1 for an order to go. "Those who pay the least cry the most", he said under his breath in spanish, thinking I would not understand. All this while smiling. I speak read and write a Spanish, English and French. I will no longer be a customer of Rolen Bagels. Hope the owners address this.
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Elizabeth Y.

Yelp
Knowing that I needed to feed my fellow coresidents for an early morning basic science presentation, I ordered 2 dozen bagels from Rolen. I called them a few days before, made the order, had to pay in advance. The bagels were ready at 7 AM sharp, and I ended up getting 2 baker's dozen bagels! The time it took from stepping out of my car, picking up the bagels, and then getting back into my car took less than a few minutes! They were fresh out of the oven and hot and steamy, and still warm by the time I arrived for my presentation. My residents kept complimenting how fresh, soft, and warm the bagels were. I ordered 2 lbs of cream cheese - one regular, one with chives. The total came out to be a little over $45, which wasn't too bad. If you want the bagels to be packed in a platter I believe its $10 more. I was very satisfied with my purchase and bagels, and I will definitely be coming back to order more Rolen bagels for any future meetings!
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Courtney H.

Yelp
This place has the most outrageous, offensive sign up saying that they have to raise prices because New York is raising its minimum wage. It's on top of the counter, behind which the employees--who are being paid this wage--have to work. Tell you what, Rolen Bagels, if the folks behind your counter will be earning a living wage, enough to buy their kids breakfast or pay medical bills (because I know you aren't trying to offer them health insurance), I'll pay an extra 25 cents for a bagel. Oh, wait, I won't. Because I will never, ever shop in your establishment again. Feel free to put a sign up: because we don't know how to treat other human beings, we lost a customer.
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Imani N.

Yelp
Great service, great bagels! It is also perfect for kids because they have mini bagels!!
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Tommy L.

Yelp
Rolen's is my absolutely favorite place for bagels! The bagels are amazing--not too chewy, not too thick--and their selection of bagels and cream cheeses are awesome! Great coffee and service too!

Nicole M.

Yelp
This is my Neighborhood coffee/bagel shop that I go to almost every morning or afternoon and in comparison to other shops, this is by far the best! The staff all know my name and I always feel welcomed there. Danny is one of my favorite! He's funny, pleasant, and helpful. I always get a big smile and wAve even if I don't walk into the store which adds value to this establishment.
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Leslie K.

Yelp
Here is what I recommend you try: the everything bagels, the scallion cream cheese, the lox cream cheese, and the chocolate-chocolate-chip yogurt-based muffins. I am not sure if they make the muffins on site, but wherever they're from, they're pretty fresh. Also, the iced coffee can't be beat. Their coffee, iced and hot, seems to be pretty popular among customers. Remember, bring cash. Currently, Rolen's hours are 6-4 M, T, W, Th, and 6-3 Friday and Sunday (but call to confirm before you go). Go in the morning if you want the freshest bagels. Maybe it's good that they're not open later in the afternoon, because the bagels might start to get a little crunchy. There's really no reason to withhold a star from this place. I am getting used to places being only-cash. Also, if you trek over to this place on Saturday just to find it closed, you might be upset, but come on, you can't fault them for being Kosher. Also, you could just go up a few blocks to Bagel Corner, owned by the same people. Bagel Corner is also Kosher, but not under the supervision of a rabbi. There's a refrigerated case along one wall which contains various milks and juices for purchase (i.e., Nesquik, Snapple). I think I have also seen them sell warm soups from crock pots? They have every type of bagel imaginable, and pretty much every type of spread you would need. They also sell their cream cheese by the pound for reasonable prices. Their cream cheese is a bit sweeter than the cream cheese I've found at most bagel shops. It's also a lot creamier. Yum. I don't know how they make it, but they're doing a great jeorghb by me. (See: Homestar Runner.)
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Sarah R.

Yelp
I live nearby and I've been to this place several times. Salt bagel, plain cream cheese, slice of tomato is my JAM. I go early in the morning before work and the service is always friendly and quick.
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Joe F.

Yelp
Great bagels and good coffee but the service is consistently awful. I live across the street, so I go here frequently for convenience, but have more recently been going to other places strictly due to the service. I have been here 25+ times over the past few years, and these issues happen almost every time. Here are a few examples of what I mean as to not make an unsubstantiated claim. - On many occasions, I have given my order while an employee walks away toward the back or to help someone else. This results in them either messing up the order or having me repeat it several times. - When there is any sort of a line, the employees help the next person before finishing your order which makes it extremely disorderly and usually results in them not bagging your items, or you having to remind them about a part they have forgotten (but charged for). -Carelessly put together your order, on two occasions they have spilled a ton of coffee in the paper bag only for it to rip on the way out or in my building lobby. There are several employees who are very kind and seem to care about service, but it is overall very unorganized and flustered. The best word I can use to describe the service is CARELESS. Things like asking for a large coffee and they give you a small simply because they are not paying attention, or not toasting bagels that you asked to be toasted because they are waiting to serve the next customer. The bagels are really good, but they mess up on simple requests frequently.
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Melissa W.

Yelp
Fine to grab a bagel, but nothing special. Bagels don't taste exceptionally wonderful, but they are fine. Have never had anything there except the bagels. Place isn't open a lot, it's never that crowded, at least when I go, & the staff seems nice enough but not overly friendly. $2.10 for a bagel toasted with cream cheese. Steep, but I think that's about the going rate nowadays.

Marilyn H.

Yelp
This location has the rudest employees ever. They dint tend to the customers with respect. They refuse to serve you even if the place still has on hour to go. If you call to ask who owns the place to give a formal complaint they hang up on you. This place needs to revamp the employees if they wish to stay in business
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Eamon A.

Yelp
While they're not worth making the trip from another neighborhood, the bagels here are good. That said, about a month ago, as I do at least weekly, I ordered a bagel with scallion cream cheese. When I was about halfway through my bagel (I was eating at one of their tables), the man working behind the counter approaches me and informs me that the other cashier had only charged me for regular cream cheese and that I owed them roughly 30 cents, which I promptly paid. While I have no doubt that the man was right, the fact that he thought it was preferable to inform me of his business' mistake and collect on his negligible debt instead of writing it off speaks volumes about Rolen Bagels.

Laurel C.

Yelp
yeah, sure, the bagels are really delicious and good. So are the muffins. However, they seriouusly overcharged me. It was crazy, I thought she was pulling a practical joke on me the other day when she told me it was $2.50 for a cup of tea. Just normal tea to go.. yeah, well, the muffins are like $3.00 too. So my new favorite place is Bagel Corner on Johnson. However, if you're willing to pay, Rolen bagels has really nice place to sit and the bagels are extra good.

Gordon S.

Yelp
Warning to anyone who cares about Kashrut. Rolen Bagels, which asserts that it is kosher, remains open on Sukkot and Shavuot. It seems that, like their practice of price gouging, they are very willing to ignore the rules of kashrut. They even post a sign in the window maintaining that the store is certified as kosher.

Maria S.

Yelp
Insanely overpriced. They also charge a SLICING FEE if you want your bagel cut. I'll never go back. The bagel itself was nothing special, smaller than most New York bagels.
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Pam C.

Yelp
The bagels and the staff are wonderful. I love going to Rolen bagels every morning. I am always greeted with a smile and the bagels are always fresh and delicious..And now they take credit cards
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Christine H.

Yelp
A side of attitude with every bagel. Decent but not great bagels. If you're really hungry then fine, but not worth the trip.

Nicole J.

Yelp
There aren't any great bagel places in Riverdale. Rolen bagels is either hit or miss, mostly miss. Even if you go super early in the morning their bagels seem-stale and hard and old. And they service isn't the greatest. Unfortunately we not have a good bagel spot in Riverdale.

David L.

Yelp
This is the worst place I have ever went to. The service was horrible and the employee (cashier) was clueless on how to process orders. I witnessed the handlers touching bagels with their hands while touching all counter tops, machines, etc. I strongly recommend going else where!

Cinthya R.

Yelp
VERY IMPRESSED by the New Owner/Management of the Bagel Corner and sister store Rolen Bagels. They not only improved the look of the stores, they also provide more options and better service. Thank you for bringing the overdue improvements/look to the stores and neighborhood. Unlike the former owner whom reaped the benefits of dedicated customers and never made any improvement of any sort, kudos to you for investing! Great Look and Good Service!

Leah H.

Yelp
Liked this place until I saw their offensive sign about how they're SO SORRY they have to pay people minimum wage, posted on the counter (right in front of said workers!). I support a living wage for New Yorkers, and if Rolen doesn't, I'll find somewhere else to get bagels.

Risa W.

Yelp
Bagels are.... meh? A little too sweet, but perfectly serviceable. That said, I'd rather go to Key Foods on 235th which gets them from Just Bagels. Onion rollthings are seriously crappy. They smell amazing but try to bite into one, and UGH. Dry, unpleasant, burnt almost... I couldn't even finish a quarter of one. Even peeling the oniony part out was gross, because it was barely cooked dough on the inside. The muffins are good, though. I don't know who they get them from, but they're good. Also, they have good Tribe hummus in the fridge.

Anjum Z.

Yelp
Staff is very nice, but it's a hit or miss. I love to get the jalapeño cream cheese with everything bagel. It's great when it's made well. Their coffee is horrible. It's overly bitter. Their delivery is not on time and wait time was an hour for bagels and cream cheese?