The Bad Bagel

This placed used to be my favorite for years but the service and quality have gone down. I asked them what was freshly made as I've always done at 8am and they have me a bagel from the previous day. I'm a regular and know what their fresh bagels taste like. Don't lie to your customer. You've lost my business. I valued your service above all else before.

A no drama, yummy bagel place that delivers in Brooklyn? Did I just discover a gem? I think so. The menu is entertaining and smart, can't wait to try everything.

Bacon egg and cheese on a whole wheat everything bagel, bagel was good, the bacon tasted funky. They were super busy in there, definitely a neighborhood spot. Parking is tough, the street is a little dodgy. But inside seems like a reputable place. I would come back for the bagel

discovered Bad Bagel via the NYC Bagel Passport promo and decided to come back bc i really enjoyed the bagels & the quality of cream cheese spreads. decided to go with a whole wheat everything bagel with cucumber-dill cream cheese. the bagel had nice inside chewiness with nice balance of sweet and saltiness—the outside had a slight crispness. the cucumber-dill cream cheese is thick smooth with a filling fattiness and the cool herby refresher of cucumber and dill. the combo of the everything bagel and the cucumber-dill cream cheese makes for a filling lunch sando when you need something substantial and filling. the space is really clean and well-maintained. there’s some seating in the front. service is pretty average but works for a casual bagel / sandwich place. this is the only bagel spot that i have been to in Bushwick and has been a nice find in the area

I’ve been ordering from Bad Bagel for YEARS. Today I requested in the delivery notes if they could drizzle some ketchup & hot sauce directly on my omelette (without packets on the side, waste of plastic) and they did! Lots of lazy breakfast places or delis wouldn’t even bother. (If BB workers are reading this, thank you guys so much, it was a super memorable breakfast experience.) My go-to orders include the vegetarian omelette (the hash browns and sliced avocado on the side are always a nice touch), a bagel with tofu scallion cream cheese (with additional toppings of tomatoes, onions, and capers, for a lox bagel experience without the lox, LOL — great option for vegans too) and maybe a black coffee.. or a cinnamon roll.. I love BB for the service and coziness of the food. There may be objectively fancier breakfast spots but this is my reliable, mid-range neighborhood go-to.

If I could, I would give this place, no stars. The nerve of this place serving gluten free bagels without having a disengaged toaster. Then to make matters worst they charge extra to have gluten free when the size of the damn bagel is a mini. Not to mention they were so hard to chew and had no flavor. The bad bagel indeed!

Great spot for a bagel. Lots of good options. Service was a bit long but it was worth it.

Great bagels, very fast delivery. I have been ordering regularly for 2 years. For the very first time ever my order got a little mixed up today. They were very sincere and sent some extra snacks when they delivered my replacement order. Happy with the way the situation was handled. Thank you!!!

Got the asiago bagel with bacon egg n cheese. Was super filling and delicious.. they really stuffed it with bacon. The staff member was upbeat and helped me by answering all my questions. Also got an iced coffee.. I was full for 6 hrs. Def recommend.

Great neighborhood bagel shop! Coming from LA, I always have to have my bagel fix when I'm in NY and Bad Bagel delivered.

Good vegan Bagels. I enjoyed the everything bagel with savory cream cheese. If you're in the area give them a try. A lot of other spots around them if you want to make a day trip Out of it.

Located right outside the entrance of Jefferson St (L) station, Bad Bagel is a convenient place to pick up a sandwich on the go. I came on a weekday morning and ordered a sesame seeded bagel with spinach artichoke cream cheese ($6.75) which was unfortunately rather bland. The bagel itself, while studded with fragrant sesame seeds, was chewy and had a good crust. But the spinach artichoke cream cheese spread tasted like neither spinach nor artichoke and was just very disappointing in general. I could see chopped up bits of spinach and artichoke in the schmear but it tasted like it needed a good dose of garlic powder or salt.

Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon closer to their closing time to get an everything bagel with cucumber dill cream cheese. Bagel isn't as chewy w as I would prefer, but it's a good bagel; cucumber dill cc schmear was very generous - it was airy and refreshing- exactly what I was looking for as a solid snack between meals. Staff were friendly and helpful with suggestions. Nice clean space with ample seating.

I visited twice and this place did not disappoint! I had the Off the Wall sandwich and then the cheesecake special a few weeks later. The bagels definitely aren't the best in all of New York but they do hit right. My sandwich was my favorite, it was so so delicious and reheat fine the next day. The cheesecake one was a little much and they went overboard on the cream cheese which was squirting everywhere in a scary way. Service could be nicer but its New York City.

Popped in on a Sunday afternoon, not busy at all and the gentlemen that assisted me were great. Plain bagel with blueberry cream cheese and def on the short list for bagel locations. The bagel was soft and chewy and the blueberry cream cheese tasted fresh! So yummy. Stop in when you're in the area.

Bagel order - everything with lox spread. Friendly staff, bagel had an okay crust, a little too chewy on the inside, and the cream cheese was just meh, mostly because there was not a lot of it on the bagel. I feel like this bagel spot could be a lot better.

I was surprised when I saw these reviews! I had a pumpernickel bagel with egg, cheese, and hash brown and cream cheese. Overall, it was very tasty and perfectly cooked. I would definitely come back to this place for a good bagel.

I was in town and looking for a great Brooklyn breakfast sandwich and that's exactly what I got here! It was located right across from where I was working and it had a cool look to it so I gave it a shot. I got a traditional sausage, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel. This sandwich competes with any and every single breakfast sandwich I have had at home. It was so filling and delicious. Everything was made when I ordered it and not just heated up and slapped together like some places. I also got a cinnamon roll as well. Which was also equally delicious. I will definitely be back next time I'm in town.

Decent place to get an everything bagel by the Jefferson L train. The decor is trendy, it looks modern and hip compared to a lot of other bagel spots. They have a wide selection of signature sandwiches, as well as more simple breakfast options with eggs. The texture of the bagel is good, although it is a bit too bread-like and not as chewy as some of my favorite spots. There can also be a bit of a long wait time, especially when lots of delivery drivers turn up, they seem to prioritize them.

Workers are rude. Food is mid. Go to Black Seed down the street if you want to have actual good food and service. Legit a bad bagel - words from a Brooklyn veteran.

discovered Bad Bagel via the NYC Bagel Passport promo and decided to come back bc i really enjoyed the bagels & the quality of cream cheese spreads and its current 3-star rating feels criminally low. decided to go with a whole wheat everything bagel with cucumber-dill cream cheese. the bagel had nice inside chewiness with nice balance of sweet and saltiness--the outside had a slight crispness. the cucumber-dill cream cheese is thick smooth with a filling fattiness and the cool herby refresher of cucumber and dill. the combo of the everything bagel and the cucumber-dill cream cheese makes for a filling lunch sando when you need something substantial and filling. the space is really clean and well-maintained. there's some seating in the front. service is pretty average but works for a casual bagel / sandwich place. this is the only bagel spot that i have been to in Bushwick and has been a nice find.

Everything bagel Extra Bacon egg cheddar cheese SPK! Simple but a very good guaranteed bagel every time! You're welcome!

I only order delivery and it's for a rainbow bagel. Now every bakery can make these without them tasting like play dough. It's always yummy paired with strawberry cream cheese. You never know what the bagel will look like until it arrives. Never had an issue with my order or the quality of my food.

If I could, I would give this place, no stars. the nerve of this bagel shop to charge extra for a gluten-free bagel and not even having a separate designated toaster. Not to mention the size was a mini. It was extremely hard to chew and had very little flavor. The bad bagel indeed!

The service and atmosphere was great. I only came in for a single bagel (Asiago with Nutella) and it was really good. I need to try out more food items on the menu because it looked wonderful. The price for a bagel with choice of filling was about $4 bucks and some change.

The bagel was regular. The cream cheese was starting to look crusty in the case. I paid 7.35 for a everything bagel with scallion cream cheese. Never again.

I love breakfast here. These are all different occasions but whenever I need a comfort food for breakfast or brunch I am ordering them!

INCONSISTENT. Always gets my order wrong and DOES NOT NOTIFY YOU! They just swap the item for a different item. Bagels are sometimes stale. They have a great tofu veggie with tons of veggies and scallions but i just wish they were more consistent

Park Slope bagel sandwich is incredible - went here several times on my trip to new york and the service was great and fast, cute seating area, and the bagels were fresh! So filling too, half of one sandwich is enough

Called for a pick up. The people who answer the phones are super rude! Took forever to get the bagel. Very pricey. But fresh and worth the price.

Really good bagels! They're kind of pricey (~$12 for half a dozen) but big and tasty.

110 min to make a toasted bagel and coffee? I could walk there and back quicker than that. I'm leaving this place to all the cousins and sisters they talked into writing the earlier reviews. This might improve them since they will have fewer customers to deliver to.

The Bad Bagel is a top contender in the bagel game. I stopped by recently for a coffee and bagel. Everything with scallion cream cheese. The bagel itself had a perfect chew, perfect crust, and close to what I'd consider a perfect Brooklyn bagel. Scallion cream cheese was on point. Do wish the bagel had some more seeds though but not a mood killer. The place is modern, employees seem alright, and its spotless. Coffee was "meh" but did its job of washing down this delicious bagel. Eat here!

I just moved to the area and having been slowly trying all the breakfast spots. This place is in an incredible location; you literally ascend the stairs outta the L train staring up at its purple neon sign. I tried them one morning as part of a post hangover recovery (passed the nausea phase). I got the works -- BEC + avo + hash brown on an sesame seed bagel. The most disappointing part was opening that wrapping to find a plain bagel, womp. Overall the bagel was ok, not bad but not really that good either. My bf went to place the order in person, and he said staff was distracted, walked away before he was even done ordering. He did note that it seemed like they were busy with online orders. Overall, just okay. I'd go again if it was my only option, but there are much better ones within a few blocks! (Knickbocker, Black Seed)

I ordered a $20 lox bagel that arrived without the lox. My fiancée ordered an egg, cheese and avocado bagel that arrived without avocado. The fries were the limpest, least crispy fries I ever ate. They charge double and then fucked up every thing we got. The best thing about ordering from this place is that they pack the food well for delivery. That might seem small but poorly packed food can wreck everything. I asked my fiancée what the name of the bagel place she ordered from was afterwards and she said "you're gonna laugh." "When people tell you who they are, believe them."

I've tried their bacon, egg, and cheese on a village roll, their pumpernickel bagel w/ horseradish cream cheese, and their iced latte. The BEC was well proportioned and I liked the village roll option; chewier than a kaiser, but softer than a bagel! Their bagel was good, flavorful with a nice chew. I didn't care for their horseradish cream cheese I picked though. It seemed to need another flavor to balance it out, maybe a horseradish cheddar combo. It was also too "creamy" more like a thick mayo than cream cheese. No terrible, but I wouldn't order it again. Their iced latte was perfect! Would def order again!

There was a RUSTY NAIL in the bagel sandwich. See picture. I got two bagel sandwiches, one for my husband and one for his boss, and unfortunately, my boss's sandwich had a nail. He was a good sport and joked about how he thought it was a chocolate chip, but I was still horrified. I've been trying to call the restaurant, but no answer and the voice mailbox is full. So even though I don't like posting a bad review before going through the restaurant, they give me no option.

Solid spot! Service is quick and bagels are fresh. Get a free hot coffee when you check in :)

SMELLS LIKE BURNING GASOLINE. For a place that calls itself the bad bagel, it pretty much lives up to its namesake. I didn't take off anymore stars because the front of house associate gave me the bagel for less than listed - I later became suspicious when it had extra stale crunch to it on the end. sandwich fell a part. Morale is high though- the guys were happy and singing to the Latin music- that's always worth a lot

Before you order, please know that they're very slow to deliver. UberEats gives a delivery window with the earlest and latest dellivery time. They never get to you before that late time. You'll get your order 15 minutes after the earliest delivery time or at the latest delivery time. Well, I decided to give the Bad Bagel one more chance. The delivery with the earliest arrival time of 110pm will now arrive at 125pm. Based on my own personal experience, my order should arrive by 140pm or later.

Fitting name. I used to like this place even though it's always been pretty pricey, but in the past year their prices have skyrocketed and quality plummeted. Last time I went, I ordered a sausage egg cheese hash brown on an egg bagel. When I left, I noticed they made the sandwich on a whole wheat sesame bagel, and they put the hash brown on the side. Not only was the order way wrong, it was a painful $10. My girlfriend went today and ordered a bagel with jalapeño cheddar cream cheese. All they did was add jarred pickled jalapeños and bagged shredded cheese from the grocery store to some regular cream cheese. They only put a tiny bit on the bagel and it she was charged $7. Not going again.

This place is good but let's keep it real, a bagel sandwich shouldn't cost $17.00 add to the fact it's a hangout for uber eats, looks like a biker club out front.

The staff is amazing and fast. They have delicious vegan cream cheese options. My go to is the whole wheat everything bagel with vegan veggie spread with an iced coffee. This is my go to spot especially since it's so convenient right by the L.

awesome place! their tofu cream cheese is amazing and they load up the bagel with it! would've loved if my bagel had been toasted a more, but at most places they don't understand just how toasted i want it even if i request it, so no worries! great environment. very clean and the customer service was great. very friendly staff and helpful with explaining pricing of the menu. thank you!

I got a really delicious burrito and was impressed with the wide variety of options! Would definitely go again! :)

I totally love their bagels. I stop by whenever in the area. Always fresh. Super nice staff. Two thumbs up

Very very very yummmy ! Service was great easy and fast sandwiches were all flavorful and delicious ! Definitely recommend for a quick bit to eat. Everyone there was sweet and very polite , they have a little sitting area as well

Not sure why all the bad reviews, we got bagels and they were delicious. I guess the staff could be faster and more smiley, but it's New York relax. They weren't rude you uppity yups. They need an espresso machine though, what's up with that? No latte? That's easy money.

The Best Avocado BLT on a Bagel or Any Bread of choice!!! I Live for BLT but this has been Very best. I have visited the store and ordered delivery and every time it is fresh and Amazing!!! If you have any doubts...stop and try atleast once...you will be hooked

I'm stupid for not having reviewed the bad bagel yet, because I usually order it a few times a week. Their bagels are incredibly fresh and delicious. I typically get the everything toasted with scallion cream cheese and the texture of the bagel itself is light but crunchy--everything you want in a bagel. I have shelled out for the newly opened black seed, and I know some will argue that it's like comparing apples to oranges, but if given the choice, even at equal price points (which they are not) I'm going for the bad bagel. Bonus points for super fast service!

I visited the store around 640 am and ordered a sandwich. It had jerk turkey, avocado, cheese, lettuce etc. I enjoyed it and my only complaint is the roll was not the freshest. It is a nice clean store and stool seating. There is a large selection of drinks. I purchased a Pellegrino but left it on the counter. My coworker came to the store and picked it up for me without a problem

Nice twist on tuna fish salad, their Mexican tuna fish salad is excellent. Bagels are solid too. The bad bagel is good!

Good bagel sandwich. Wish it was a tiny bit saltier - my boyfriend and my bagels were both a bit sweet.

We ordered two items only. The gluten free pancakes and a wrap. I have celiac and was very excited for the pancakes. Instead they sent waffles. I called 17 times to find out if they at least sent a gluten free version of the waffles. No one ever answered the phone. Seamless even called and no answer either. I work in the industry so I know it's not difficult to double check an order ticket. Especially for only two items. Since I could end up in the hospital from such a careless mistake on their behalf. I had to toss the waffles in the garbage. If you are going to offer options for allergies and take orders, you should actually look at the order ticket. Or ANSWER THE PHONE????? Terrible service will never ever return. Gluten free/celiacs - BEWARE!

Bad bagel is right. Made an order and it came over an hour and a half late and every single item was wrong. When we called and told them they were completely unapologetic and told us to order again. As if I trust them to make it right the second time? My omelette was supposed to have feta and tomatoes. That's what it said on the menu. Instead it was full of green peppers and onions, both of which I have a severe allergy to. I tried to eat around them and I literally couldn't leaving me with nothing to eat at all. This place cannot possibly be dietary restriction friendly whatsoever- because if I can't get the thing the menu actually says than I can't imagine they'd be accommodating at removing items correctly either. Don't eat here- there's much better spots that won't make me sick. Plus it's cold.

I Just happened to be in the area with my gf and we were absolutely STARVING having not ate all day. I searched bagels nearby and this place came up. I'm from Brooklyn but don't frequent Bushwick too much because it's just not really my cup of tea (gentrification and all) but upon walking into The Bad Bagel the only gentleman in the front was extremely kind and welcoming. We were the only ones in there at 4pm. Ordered 2 bacon egg and cheeses on toasted everything bagels and 2 iced coffees. Food came out in maybe 10 minutes or so which is kind of long when a deli can whip one up in 2 minutes. They didn't have any liquid sugar for the iced coffee and I asked the man working if he wouldn't mind mixing it with hot water. He was so nice and mixed some more because it wasn't sweet enough. Kudos to him for being helpful. The bagels were good (a little small) and could've used more bacon. Overall I was satisfied. I had been eyeing the mexican burrito and my girlfriend knew I would be craving it later so she ordered one to-go. Took a little while to come out but when I ate it later on it was really good too. Giving it 4 stars because it was good but didn't wow me. I probably received better service than some other reviewers because we were the only ones there, or it could've been the helpful worker in the front.

I ordered a vegetarian omelette that should have had tomatoes, onion, mushrooms, avocado, peppers and spinach. I saw one pepper, about 2 thin slices of onion, and no tomatoes at all. I wasn't informed that they were missing any ingredients, otherwise I would have ordered something different. I know this place recently opened, but I was here on 11am on a Friday. It's not like they weren't prepared for a weekend rush and ran out of everything. I left feeling kind of scammed. This was severely disappointing. I wont be back.

That's why " THE BAD BAGEL" and the problem it's nooooot the bagels ..!! Is the management the workers are slow, looks like they don't what to work, for a bagel butter they took 10 minutes ( nooo toasted the bagel ) I give them a lot of chances OWNER PLEASE CHANGE YOUR WORKER THE OLDEST MAN IS THE WORST OMG so bad attitude and tooooo slow