Tali’s Bagels and Schmears

The service here is great, and those bagels the blueberry bialy with ube cream cheese was absolutely delightful. For bagels on the island, this place rocks.

Legit NY style bagels, and friendly staff to boot! I always try to stop by when I am in the area.

After seeing SOOO many positive reviews on Yelp, we had to try it out for ourselves. We were in Ward Village visiting the other establishments (Village bookstore, Picnic, Roger Dunn...) and so we decided to stop by Tali's Bagels to try it out. We had "The Fancy B" because ya know, ya girl is fancy ;) Service: Fast, efficient, friendly. We have gone several times already and every time we are greeted with a smile and friendly conversation. Sometimes there is only 1 person there so orders may take some time. Food: The Fancy B is deliciousness... the schmear itself speaks for itself. The bagel is your choice, but we chose the "everything" bagel and that was delicious as well. This one does have tobikko in case anyone does not like that or is allergic. On another occasion, we also tried The Zayde and we weren't particularly keen on this one especially since we loved the Fancy B so much. I would definitely recommend getting the Fancy B over the Zayde.

After hearing a lot about their bagels, we kept a mental note that we had to check them out. Very friendly service indeed and lots of choices for bagels as long as they didn't sell out for the day. We ordered 2 everything bagels with the classic schmear, 1 everything bagel with lemon dil schmear, and a Lilikoi Italian soda. Total came out to $27. The bagels weren't too small but also weren't too big either. We've had bagels before and the schmear on these ones did make it a messy meal. So be prepared with napkins. $27 for 3 bagels and drink is a lot. We've had bigger bagels at a much affordable price in New York. I guess we're still on the hunt for the best bagels on island.

I'm a sucker for a solid bagel. Tali's has solid bagels. I think the next time I go to the Pearlridge Farmer's Market, I'll get myself solo bagels. This last Saturday, my husband and I got adventurous and each had a bagel with schmears - he got the Bubbe Egg Salad and I got the Lomi Lox. He didn't like the alfalfa sprouts on his egg salad because he couldn't taste the egg salad. I, on the other hand, enjoyed my schmear even though it was a bit messy to eat; I think the lomi part made the cream cheese a bit runny. I mean, I didn't mind scooping up the runaway filling with my finger. We got to sit under the tent in the middle of the market and enjoy our food and music. The guys running the tent were great. Answered my questions. I am so proud when the kids come out to help run a business.

Great lox and bagel sandwich - best outside of nyc - toasted everything bagel and israeli iced coffee

Mother's Day is the perfect day for a great bagel when your Mom's favorite breakfast is a traditional lox & cream cheese. We had it on an everything bagel, which was perfectly chewy, cruncy etc... took me back to Brooklyn! Mom said the best on island! Hubs got the bacon and egg. He said it was delicious! We decided to putchase a dozen mini assorted. Cant wait to go back!

Lunch in Kaka'ako, Honolulu, Hawaii... Tali's Bagels & Schmear used to be a food truck. I read great reviews by Irene, Lyla, Kira, Adrienne, and Brennan. I figured out that they now have a Brick and Mortar at Ward Centre, next to Fat Cheeks. I went once and the line was majorly long. I don't know if it's because it was a weekend or a popular time. I just knew that I had to return one day... Ward Centre has free covered parking! I walked through the air-conditioned hallway, past a few shops until I found Tali's Bagels & Schmear. Angie (the gal at the counter) was so helpful and patient. She made great suggestions! There are so many choices - she made my decision-making process flow smoothly with her friendly demeanor! Later, I received my order in a brown package... with Hello Kitty drawn on it!!! So cute!!! Thank you!!! I chose a flight which comes with three schmears. I got the Everything (vegan), Lemon Dill, and Lomi Lox. My favorite was Lomi Lox because it had the best flavor and texture. The mini Bagels, even though they were toasted, were on the chewy side. I wish they were a bit cruncher, but overall, they were good! I was full! Tali's Bagels & Schmear has a shared dining-in area, but it was too chilly for me. I found a table outside - between the parking structure and the escalator. There was natural lighting and a slight breeze with fresh air! Ahhh!

Greatest bagels in town. Nice folks, great service and tasty bagel sandwich options. Try to get there as early as possible as good things typically don't last. Pro tip- order the day before to guarantee your bagel fix!

If you're in Ward, like I was shopping at Nordstrom Rack, you should head over to Tali's. They are across the street, in Ward Center. You will have to walk to the interior, and you'll find it near the chocolate shop and the golf shop. I've been once before and had the bagel flight, which was pretty good. Yesterday, my husband and I went to try the BEC and their frozen cold brew. The cold brew is amazing - sweet with a nice spice from the tahini. The BEC was pretty good, I should have grabbed the ketchup packets because without sauce it is a little dry. I had mine with the everything bagel which is so delicious and nicely salted. The service was fast and they were nice enough. I noticed the man working there was very friendly with regulars and both and he the woman were very good about expressing paining the products to customers. Overall, would recommend 100% for the cold brew and try the bagel flight.

first time here....wonderful bagels. tried the egg bagel and the mini everything bagels soooo good. i also tried the ube smear.....so nice and sweet, perfect with the egg bagel. the service was soooo friendly and caring. Took the time to show me the ropes. ambiance was nice, quite on a Sunday. Will definitely go again.

Excellent bagel and friendly service!! Had the everything bagel with veggie schmear. It was perfect! Lots of creamer cheese on top and that bagel that has the Everything seasoning on both the top and bottom of the bagel!! So you enjoy that stuff on both sides, not just the top. Love that attention to detail!!

Tried the everything bagel with egg salad at Pearlridge farmer market this Saturday and unfortunately it was the worst bagel ever tasted. The egg salad was great but the bagel was so damn tough that my jaw gave up on chewing after the first half of a bagel. I honestly never had to chew so hard for a bagel. Even Sam's club got better bagels than this.

More like a 3.5 but I still like the place. I've come here 2x so I'm ready to give a review. I've only ever come for The OG NYC because I like a good lox and bagel. Really stuffed and put together. The ratios and flavor is good, but both times were really salty for my taste. Not sure if toasting the bagel is an option but I feel like that would help in keeping it together. I usually come hour/half hour before closing the bagels have already been out for a while so they're soft and hard to bite - then the stuffing gets squeezed out. Overall though, I do think it's pretty good. I can't really comment on the price because I'm not sure what the average price of bagel sandwiches are but imo it is a bit expensive but I am getting smoked salmon so I understand. I do want to try just the bagel and schmears so I'm down to come back.

I tried the Bialy with lemon dill schmear and it was amazing. I always have the best experience at Tali's and buy extra bagels to take home. Not to mention the amazing service and friendly faces that work there!

Ever since the retirement of "This Is It" and the exit of "Lox of Bagels" from the Kaka'ako area, the neighborhood has been severely missing bagel presence! Enter Tali's Bagels with a big cheer! Here its all about the bialys, bagels, and schmears. And they do schmear things right here! Because of the high carb count in bagels, I don't happen here often. When I do tho, I know I can look forward a wonderful treat, one forth or one eighth a sandwich at a time. Not into sweets. Opting for one of their savory selections. Favorite being the OG NYC bagel. Do love that smoked salmon! The breakfast BEC (bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich is a clear winner also). Tali's Bagels, welcome to the neighborhood.

Bagels are delish! Service is good. I like that when I bite into the sandwich, the filling doesn't squeeze out the other side. Only cons are: little salty, slightly small, and slightly pricey. Otherwise great! Today I got the $13 breakfast bagel. They ran out of Portuguese sausage so I had it with bacon. I'm not sure if it was the bacon or the everything bagel that made it bit too salty. Also got the $16 OG NYC bagel. They give a great amount of filling. Delish as always.

Woke up hungover this morning absolutely needing a bagel. Unfortunately every time I go out to get a bagel it's always just meh and not what I dreamt of. But this place most bombastically made my dreams come true. These bagels were not only lifesaving but so delicious, crispy, chewy and seasoned. The Bacon egg and cheese was perfectly warm, bacon crispy, juicy, bacony. The egg wasn't skimped on and had the perfect amount of melted cheese on it. The plain o'l schmear of cream cheese on the everything bagel was also delicious and they used a very generous amount of cream cheese. The coffee was like a slushy and had its own unique roast and flavor profile. It didn't taste burnt and it was pretty sweet. I'm not a coffee drinker but I almost ordered one for myself but my husband kindly shared his with me. The service was fairly quick and it was a cute little shop inside a shopping center with very warm lighting and fresh air. This was peak bagel experience.

Loved their classic bagel and schmear! I wasn't sure which one I got at the time, I think it was the meshuga? I remember it being spicy and good, but I got to have it before heading to work and it was a lot bigger and more filling than I thought, so it was perfect! - Miguel Morales Photography

Omg, definitely a hole in the wall! So fresh bagel and ingredients. Amazing flavor. Fast service and friendly staff. We ordered lox with capers and breakfast bagel with sausage and eggs.

We went right before they closed. It was kinda crowded but the line was fast. They only had everything bagels and one onion bagel. We love everything bagels so that was great. The OG NYC bagels were packed with cream cheese and salmon! Very delicious! The packaging was cute! Some things were selling out as we ate our bagels, so be wary. We went just in time :0 We were so glad that they still had OG NYC bagels left. I would probably eat the OG NYC bagels again if I ever go back, but the other bagels sounded interesting.

I've been watching Tali's bagels for months now on instagram and couldn't wait to try them. I had the everything bagel with lemon dill cream cheese and LET ME TELL YOU! So delish! So dilly with a slight lemon pizazz. The bagels were outstanding and fresh! Chewy and crispy, plump and well seasoned. We came around 10 and while they still said the morning crowd had cleaned them out pretty good, we found a great combo! While this walk up shop is a brick and mortar, I thought it was an actually shop- but fear not thats in Kailua! There are plenty of tables in the dining area and outside.

Hands down the best bagels on the island ever!! I went to college on the East Coast and the only time I've had a bagel this good was in New York City. Their Bagels have the perfect " chew " to them while being crispy on the outside. Every single bagel is good and they freeze very well cause when you heat them up, they taste just like they were bought that day. Staff is also very friendly and very sweet!

These are by far the best bagels on the island. They have such yummy bagel sandwiches. My personal favorite is the B.E.C. and my husband loves the OG NYC or the Fancy B. When I'm not super hungry, but craving a bagel, I get their classic bagel with classic schmear and it never disappoints! They always LOAD up the bagel with schmear. We've also had their Israeli coffee and it's really delicious too! Also worth mentioning is the customer service! I have never had a bad encounter while there. The workers are super helpful if you don't know what to order.

I ordered the egg salad on an everything bagel. Egg salad was super dilly and delicious.

Best Bagels on Oahu, without any close competition. I grew up in NJ where bagels are a religion, and had sort of given up on the idea of having a good bagel since I've lived in Honolulu. But I went to Tali's for the first time today and Holy S--t! The bagels are fresh, with a perfect bite and chew. The inside is light and full of real bagel flavor. The outside has that medium level of resistance that makes biting into a bagel so rewarding. The cream cheese schmears are delicious and spreadable. I also hit the OG lox sandwich that was so good, I think I cried a little. On top of al of that, the 2 people working there were so nice and helpful! Highly recommend!!!!!

The Tuna salad melt and Bubbe is AMAZING! Love the bagel sandwhiches here and all the employees are so sweet!

Everyone is very lovely and polite. Me and my Husband travel from the other side of the island just for Tali's Bagels and Coffee- This is the Last spot my Husband requested to visit before his PCS.... Highly recommend

Bagels are great - cream cheese overpriced and service is horrible. As far as ambiance- it's seating in walkway so not my vibe. My suggestion is take bagels Togo they are great.

I've been coming here a lot lately because my son and I will grab a quick bite before heading to school/work. My son enjoys the mini bagels and everything spread. He's 4 y/o and loves the the everything spread that is Vegan and has tofu, poppy seeds, and other stuff. I prefer the meshuga which isn't too spicy and has peppers and jalapeños. Pro tip: Ask for the schmear on the side. I got it inside the bagel one time and it is quite messy. Because the bagel gets toasted, it melts the schmear a bit too. The service is always quick and friendly. I'm usually helped by the nice girl with glasses and the other gentleman working with her to prepare these delicious bagels. The pricing is pretty fair too.

Very friendly staff! Ingredients are fresh and generous amount of spreads given on bagels & in sandwiches! Vegan options as well.

Tali's bagels started off at kakaako farmers market and now has a home at ward centers. There used to be a little cafe in this location, but it's right next to fat cheeks if you're familiar with the area :) I like ward centers cause they're dog friendly of course! There's some doggy treats where you pick up your food too (help yourself) I tried the plain bagel with ube schmear and also a drink from gazoz. I came here awhile back so I don't remember how much I paid for it but I'm assuming probably $20. I enjoyed everything I got so far but maybe I'll order a tub of just schmear instead next time :) There's also a few tables in front, it's pretty casual and great for people watching too.

Perfectly crisp outside w a chewy interior! It was a carb day and all I could think about was trying this place out after seeing a post on IG! This is the best bagel I have ever had. Chose the onion w cream cheese....brah, they pack it to dah max! It was a vacay day for me and the hubs so we went at 11:30, they only open til 2:00 so you need to go early as they sell out. Top from the crew, try the Israeli coffee...unique and delish!!!

bagel was super super hard and salty . my first time . never again. better bagels at sam's club! but there Lomx cream cheese is good , only thing that i liked. the nyc begal was salty. idk the begal was super super hard my jaw started hurting. service was good though . never coming here again

Schmear- a dab, as of cream cheese, spread on a fill, bagel or the like. At Tali's, it's a whole glob, a big glob of cream cheese in various flavors. Ube scmear? Yup they have it. Of course I like the classic lox and bagel with cream cheese based schmear- so ono! Some people have complained there is too much cream cheese. There's a lot, but I'm guessing most people are fine with it. Too much schmear? Just scrape some off and use it later or on another bagel. A great place to check out when in the Ward area.

I've wanted to try Tali's since they opened at the ward village location. I was very excited when my husband brought me home a sesame bagel with ube schemer to try. I had such high expectations, but I have to admit I was a bit disappointed. The bagel was good but the ube schemer lacked the flavor I was expecting. I also wish I'd gotten schemer on the side since it was 3x the amount I typically put on my bagel (but I know this is a New York thing). I was not blown away by my order, but my husband's bagel topped with smoked salmon was great! We ended up trying it out again with some new orders: the mini bagel flight with schemers on the side (lemon dill was our favorite!) and a bacon egg & cheese sandwich to share. This order was a lot more my speed and quite enjoyable. Overall, fresh bagels, good sandwiches, and fun schemers to try, but kind of underwhelming and ask for schemer on the side if you want to manage your own bagel to schemer ratio.

We tried to eat here last month, but they ran out of bagels by the time we got there, so we made sure to go earlier today. The staff of young women are friendly and helpful - even though they were super busy. The Israeli ice coffee is more like a slush consistency, but I love sweet coffee so it was perfect for me. I asked for a recommendation for the choice of bagel and decided on the egg bagel with everything. It was a best choice for the bacon, egg, & cheese bagel sandwich. I included a photo of the melting gooey cheese as we opened our sandwiches. We'll definitely be back.

Great, yummy Sunday morning I ordered mini bagel set and coffee. Coffee was strong, dark and good. . Bagels were delicious.

Super good food and friendly people. Love the schmear. Wife wanted bagels for her birthday, so I'm here at 7 AM on a Saturday. lol

Tali's is Hawaii's top bagel shop with a great selection of flavors and ingredients! The Fancy B has a complex and unique combination of lox with tobiko, shichimi and refreshing cucumbers and mizuna greens for that satisfying crunch which makes this a crave worthy breakfast. There is typically a line but it moves fast. Pro tip is to take your bagels and visit Try Coffee upstairs for a great meal!

fantastic as always... Angie is a wonderful person and food and service are excellent... thank you for such great bagels and schmeers... yummy!!

Service was excellent, bagels best in City. Very helpful and courteous staff. This is about my 4th time purchasing bagels and schmeer here . Highly recommended

Came back to give this place another try ..and also because there's no decent bagel places on island anymore. Pro tip: BRING YOUR OWN CREAM CHEESE. A bagel is $3. A bagel with cream cheese? $7. Premium "Schmear" is $9. Pretty sure that's highway robbery right there. $3 bagel alone is pretty rough, but an extra $4 for cream cheese? You gotta be kidding me. Leaving it at 2 stars because there's no other decent bagel places on island.

Bagels were reasonably good. Selection on a Friday morning was surprisingly light. Nothing about this place really stood out. Seems like a reliable place to get bagels once you figure out how to park in the Ward Center. Side note: gps mapping took me to the entrance to the center on Ala Moana road ... which is closed to cars entering. You have to come into the center from Queens road. FYI.

The only good bagel place on the island!! Bagels are one of my favorite foods and I haven't found any other place on Oahu that I like nearly as much. I honestly order from herd once a week if I can!

Are you in the mood for a GREAT bagel? HIGHLY recommend Tali's. They only have 4 flavors of bagels to choose from, but the assortment of "shmears" makes up for it. I got the Fancy B on the black and white sesame bagel, and it was delicious! Too much cream cheese, but the flavor was great and the bagel was perfectly crunchy and chewy. My boyfriend got the OG NYC on an everything bagel and loved it as well. We both took some of the cream cheese off because it made everything slide out of the sandwich but we both really enjoyed it. It's a very small little shop in the "shopping mall" so it's both crazy and a little hard to find. The staff were very friendly and attentive.

Ordered OG NYC on everything bagel. This was delicious, though the outside of the bagel was a bit harder than I expected. The price is $17 plus (including tax). The store is dog friendly and has dog treats at the end of the counter (help yourself). I would love to go back and try other menus.

Found this place by accident was looking for Alii Coffee...wasn't sure what was good on the menu since i just happen to find this place. Line was long so I figure must be good if line is long (didn't realize they had recently opened). There is only a order counter and a few tables scattered to eat on, nothing else, so you don't even get a feel like you at a cafe. When I finally got to the counter, I ordered the 3 mini bagels (Talis original bagel flight) with 3 smears (ube, regular, dill) and 6 bagels to take home. The wait was a good 15 min. with so many other orders in front of me. Once I got my order, tried the bagel in my car, could not wait to see what the hype was about...Loved the smears but the texture of the bagels is not what I expected, not sure if I should have ordered a regular size bagel? I'm not sure what I expected but this bagel did not hit me. I ordered a few regular ones and a bialys to take home and try, well it was the same, I paid $3 and the size was really small for what I'm used to or have had in NYC. And they had minimal flavors to choose from (plain, poppy, onion). Was worth to try and might go back to give them a second chance and try maybe a premade bagel sandwich, see alot of amazing reviews on the sandwiches.

New bagel shop in Ward right next to Fat Cheek. I don't know what NY style bagel is but went to try. It was busy when we went on a Saturday in the afternoon. There are few tables inside and outside. My friend and I wanted to try a little bit of everything. so we got a bagel flight and the OG NYC (salmon). The Bagel flight was our choice of bagels and schmears. We made sure to try all the flavored bagels. The schmear we got were haupia, israelian, and ube schmear. The schmears were pretty good. We also ordered the mango pineapple and dragon fruit mojito. The total for our meal was $45. I guess I'm not used to the soft and chewy bagel. I would prefer toasted bagels. I thought it was expensive for this bagel meal.