The Lox Bagel Shop

Wow, Lox Bagels… you’ve truly blown me away! I just experienced the most incredible breakfast sandwich I’ve ever had the pleasure of tasting. I got the Southwest with bacon on a salt and herb bagel, complemented perfectly by a refreshing blueberry mint lemonade. The bagel was nothing short of perfection, crispy on the outside, warm and chewy on the inside. The herbs went beautifully with the kick of the poblanos. When I return to Columbus, I will definitely be coming back for more. You’ve set a new standard in breakfast sandwich greatness. 10/10 absolutely, without a doubt, would recommend!

My husband and I went to Lox on a Saturday morning! Wow was it packed! The place is such an adorable and quant restaurant It had plenty of seating inside and an adorable patio outside. We both ordered the lox bagel. Mine on sea salt and his on sesame! OH MY GOSH…. These bagels were to die for. They make the bagels right there in the shop. They’re super super fresh and the sandwiches were amazing. Don’t get me started on the service. Their team there was above top notch! I can’t say enough about how exceptional our breakfast was!

Stopped in after searching for good bagels in Columbus. Chatted with the owner a little on social media and was super excited to stop in. At arrive I noticed the line was of length which is usually a good sign. I ordered the sea salt and herb bagel with chive cream cheese, generous on the cream cheese. As well as the potatoes as were recommended by the owner. The bagel itself was delicious. Good crunch to chewy fluff ration good flavor. The bagel itself solid. Personally they were not generous with the cream cheese as requested and honestly even short changed in the amount for a normal bagel. For the cost I’d expect they would give you an amount cream cheese that was fair. As for the recommended crispy potatoes… well they missed the mark. Light airy fry on them but completely flat on flavor. Zero seasoning and salt. Which with the bagel being well seasoned I was at a shock. I had to go to the counter and request salt to Sprinkle over the potatoes to make them Even semi worth it. If properly seasoned they are probably delicious but what I received 100% missed the mark and after being an owner recommendation thats worry some.

I got the lox with egg on an everything bagel. The bagel, spicy chive cream cheese and egg were of excellent quality. The letdown was the lox itself. It wasn’t fresh at all and had a strong odour. I’ve eaten lox my whole life and I understand there is a smokey fishy taste but this was not tbat. It just wasn’t fresh and had that old fish odour. I had to take it out to enjoy the rest of my bagel. I also ordered the house made Blueberry Mint Lemonade and it was delicious. Id come back for the egg and cheese bagels next time.

The lox bagel with seasonal ramp cream cheese. I was staying at The Graduate, leave through the back door and it was right there. Nice atmosphere and vibe, perfect size bagel, chewy and tasty! Update: I came back a second day and took the suggestion from the staff for the Southwest on rosemary and salt bagel - 10/10

I add on lox to egg& cheese this time. It takes some time to get it. But it is worth while waiting. Bagel sandwiche is so delicious. Lox is thick enough to enjoy the taste. All bagle are made and baked in the kitchen. I wanna come here again

Brian helped me at the register he made my first experience here so warming and welcoming I asked him what he preferred and his favorite order from there was and let me tell you they did not disappoint 10/10 the bagel was the New York bagel I have been longing for and I’m so pleased I was able to experience it without traveling to NYC I recommend anyone who loves bagels to come I saw it from an instagram video and wanted to try it ever since but I saw it was high st so I didn’t want to take my kids with me my first visit but I’ll definitely have them join me my next time

We’ve been here three times now, and each visit has been just as amazing as the last. The food is consistently delicious, and the flavors are always on point. The Lox is absolutely incredible! (They also have a vegetarian option too!) We also tried the artichoke spread, and OMG!!!! It was SO good! We’re obsessed. If you’re in the area and craving great bagels, this place is a must visit.

The Lox has the best bagels in Columbus, easily. As you can see from my mammoth of a sandwich, they're not greedy with ingredients, and everything is always incredibly fresh and delicious. I HIGHLY recommend any of their smoked fish (trout, I think?) dips, which are quite the treat. The interior is small but has ample seating, and the friendly staff are always a nice way to start a Sunday morning. Bagel lovers, run to The Lox!!

I'd been looking forward to trying The Lox ever since they opened, and didn't realize quite how deep into the Short North they are located! So on a recent stay downtown, I was about a block away, so I got my chance. It's a cute shop! On a Tuesday morning, it was really quiet (I guess the Short North isn't quite back up to speed since Covid). I walked in and got my bagel within 5 minutes. The boiled bagels are super tasty. I'm an Everything girl, FYI. The bagels themselves aren't terribly expensive, but the cream cheese was a bit pricey. Once I opened the bag, I realized it's because they give you a New York sized scoop of the stuff, and ended up scraping quite a bit of it off. Honestly, the bagel was still good about 5 hours after I bought it when I ate the second half. Next time I'm in the area, I might get a couple to go!

This place Lox!--err I mean Rocks! Seriously, you have to check it out. I was in town for a conference and walked down here from my hotel so I cant speak for parking, but I think there's plenty of options nearby. I ordered online and it was seamless. My order was promptly ready upon arrival. Pick up was easy. The shop itself is absolutely adorable! Looks like a great place to hang out with friends or get some work done alone. Conveniently located. It was busy, but not packed on a Wednesday morning. I would definitely recommend ordering online. I ordered the Pastrami, Egg, and Cheese and it was quite possibly the best bagel sandwich I've ever had. The pastrami is so juicy and tender, the cheese melty, egg perfectly cooked and the Everything bagel was perfect. I loved how there were plenty of bagel and cream cheese options, yet not overwhelming. I also tried the Fried Potatoes - order these!! Do not miss 'em. They're unlike anything I've ever had. Like a latke in hash brown (ish?) form. Crispy on the outside, potato-y and creamy on the inside. I am beyond impressed with this bagel shop and would love to come back when I'm in town again!

Came in to grab a bagel and cream cheese. It was one of the best bagels I've had. They were fairly busy, but the service was quick.

My favorite and the best bagels in Columbus! Everything bagel w cream cheese is heavenly. Quick and friendly service in a super cute spot off High Street. Easy parking in small lot in front and parking structure near by. Or order ahead for quick pick up. Kudos to the Lox team for delicious bagels (and sandos) and creating an awesome spot in the Short North. Huge fan!

Really amazing bagels and the pastrami was out of this world. Certainly giving New York a run for their money! Crave-able and I'm so sad I don't live in town or I would be there daily.

Checked out The Lox on a Saturday morning-- there was a long line that moved quickly, but orders took about 20 minutes to find out. No worries-- that will give you time to enjoy the patio or even run across the street to grab lattes from the nearby coffee shop (The Lox has cold brew, cream soda, and specialty lemonade, but not an extensive drink menu). We split two breakfast sandwiches: the southwestern with sausage and their signature lox (with fried egg added), and both were excellent and good sized. (And messy -- but worth it!). Highly recommend the sea salt and herb bagel, as that flavor was perfect. I can't wait to go back, but I may try for an earlier arrival to try and beat some of the crowds.

All i can say is FIREEEEEE. This brekkie sandwich is one of the best that you'll find in cbus. Every ingredient is carefully selected and cooked and you can tell!!! I ordered the sandwich to go but sat inside to wait for the order to be completed. It is a smaller restaurant but is quite cute. The staff was very friendly and the wait time was relatively short.

This unassuming bagel shop turned out to be a delightful surprise during our recent visit for a concert. Initially, we almost turned away due to a minor hiccup with the cashier, but boy, are we glad we stayed! The moment we sank our teeth into those bagels, all worries melted away. I opted for the Cuban on an everything bagel, and it was an explosion of flavors! The generous portions of pork and bacon were juicy and flavorful, creating a perfect harmony with each bite. Meanwhile, my husband savored his lox bagel with spicy chive cream cheese, and he couldn't stop raving about it. What struck us most was the quality of the ingredients--they truly elevate the experience. From the freshness of the bagels to the richness of the toppings, every element was spot on. I rarely write reviews, but this place deserves all the praise. I would happily make a detour to Columbus just to enjoy these bagels again.

Very average bagel! I was visiting and this came as a recommendation but having had bagels from New York and DC these were ok. My friend got the avocado toast bagel sandwich and said she enjoyed it & I got the egg & cheese on an everything which was good - the sauce on the bagel really completed it. The bagel itself was not as fluffy as I'd like but it was still good. It was definitely overpriced as the one egg & cheese with avocado came out to $10. We also got a couple of other bagels with chive cream cheese & that was more of a hit with our friends. The restaurant has decent seating options and is relatively fast & everyone there is very nice. There is no parking that I saw, but there is paid street parking.

Wow- this place blew us away! The bagel sandwiches were delicious- we got the (1) sausage, egg and cheese and (2) Cuban, both on sea salt and herb bagels, and (3) plan bagel with cream cheese and jelly. The Cuban was the perfect blend of salty, spicy with crunch. The homemade jelly was also delicious. Coffee solid (strong!) as well. The space was packed on Saturday morning around 10, but they moved through efficiently and brought out orders as they came up. All in all a fantastic visit- highly recommend.

The problem with many bagel shops are that they are so dang small and The Lox does not have that problem. Very open and spacious, which is great. Fast and friendly service and a delicious bagel. I got the vegan version of the lox bagel and it was really good, however, if I ever happen to be in Columbus again I think I would just get a regular vegan cream cheese bagel. It was a very fun option and I'm glad I tried it, but I just personally prefer a classic. It looks like the parking lot is a little snug, so street parking around the corner might be easier for most!

I'm the first to admit that I am a little bit of a bagel snob as someone who grew up eating New York bagels, but I was impressed by this place! They have a short list of bagel types with a few different sandwiches. My wife and I both got 'the lox' sandwich on different bagels. I got the everything bagel and she got herb and sea salt. The bagels were great! Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside as they should be. The lox and cream cheese and capers were also excellent! In terms of service, you order at the counter and then can find a seat (not too many tables though, so you may wait). I took away 1 star as they don't have too many bagel options. Those they do have, however, are great!

They get busy on the weekends! We were greeted right away and the whole staff is super friendly. Ordered our bagel sammies, potato side, and had a complimentary water and paid for a can of soda. We waited outside since it was a bit crowded inside. The patio seating is so nice! It was a pretty morning and we were lucky enough to snag a table. The patio itself is the back corner of the parking lot. Not fancy but nice to be able to sit. We didn't wait too much longer for our food (they had warned us the kitchen was backed up about 25 mins before we ordered. We didn't mind waiting since we knew what to expect.) They have really good bagels! Good chew and great flavors! I would absolutely get it again but maybe I will try sausage next time. I'd skip the uncharged bacon because there isn't much and it was just ok. The sammy doesn't need it with those fluffy eggs! Loved the crispy potato thingies -- crispy and herbed on the outside and like mashed potatoes inside. So good! But spendy for 2 pieces. All in all, it's worth checking out. Would recommend, especially if you have a pretty weather day to sit on the little patio.

Chef Silas serves up an incredible high quality pastrami bagel sandwich here. Brisket like texture but full of pastrami flavor. So good. Don't sleep on the fried potatoes, a mixed concoction of potatoes with different herbs and spices, formed and cut into triangles. So good!!

Amazing!!! We heard they had the best bagels in town. We got the Lox on the rosemary bagel and the pastrami on the sesame bagel. Hands down we LOVED the pastrami the best. My daughter doesn't even like pastrami and she said it was the best bagel sandwich she has ever had. She has even tasted New York's 'best.' We will be going back again tomorrow to get the pastrami one again before we fly out.

Came to Columbus for a wedding and this spot was highly recommended by the bride and groom. It did not disappoint! The lox bagel sandwich was filled with tasty flavors - the smoked salmon was salty and delicious (also appreciated the serving size), the pickles were briney and sweet and added a nice crunch, and I loved the capers and the amount of cream cheese. This was a bomb breakfast bagel sandwich. I also love that they had a separate sink by the front counter by the napkins - not sure if customers were actually supposed to use it but I definitely washed my hands after having a runny egg run down my hands. The place is seat yourself first come first served with outdoor seating as well. Would definitely come back!

The Lox makes good bagels. I've been here twice, but the first time was during COVID and the inside wasn't open. Most recently, we ate inside and were impressed -- they even had fresh flowers on the table! This place is poppin' on the weekends, so if you have a larger order it's probably best to order ahead of time. I was a bit surprised that they only offer 4 types of bagels (plain, everything, sesame, sea salt and herb), but hey if it works, why change it? I tried a sea salt and herb with chive cream cheese. They also offer a couple bagel sandwiches for breakfast and lunch. The bagel was delicious and the inside is charming. They also have outdoor seating on the patio. Highly recommend giving The Lox a try.

I will be back!! Ordered the pastrami sea salt and herb bagel. It was delicious. Pastrami was tender and I had so fatty pieces. Bagel was soft and chewy. Next time I will ask for more pickled onions and mustard.

good breakfast spot for a quick sandwich. i got the sausage egg and cheese on an everything bagel and was happy with my meal. good size portion and the sauce on was a nice addition. fast service in a clean and comfortable setting.

I've got high standards for bagels as an east coast girlie who grew up w Jersey and nyc bagels but this place hit the spot. Def recommend their lox!!

YES, YES, YES! They understood the assignment! Food was fresh, service was great! The inside is small but great vibes!

Best. Bagel. Ever. Mind you haven't had a bagel in years but the Lox breakfast bagel was to die for!

I am a lox/smoked salmon enthusiast. I'm picky too- too salty is unbearable and sometimes I swear I get served lox that is borderline hard. The Lox is the best lox I have ever had in my life and probably will ever have in my life. This lox is soft, creamy, and the perfect saltiness. Genuinely this is a must-eat in Columbus if you enjoy lox. The lox is so incredible I almost forgot to rave about the bagel. The bagels are so fresh and soft, and the herb & salt one is to die for. Even if you don't like smoked salmon (shame on you), the other sandwiches i've had here such as the Bacon and Egg Sandwich or the Southwest Egg Sandwich are killer as well. You cannot go wrong here! Service is friendly and fairly quick considering I've only been here which it's been jam packed on weekends. It's a small place but it's cute and there is pretty much as much seating as possible. Cute little outdoor area you can sit too! Couldn't recommend this place enough and if you love lox like i do- RUN HERE!!

This place is definitely busy on Sunday morning with the line out of the door. The 2 sandwiches we tried were good but not out of this world. My sandwich was pastrami and it had a good kick to it. The 2nd sandwich was 'The Lox" and it was good as well. Its a good option for breakfast if you are at or near OSU. Would I wait 30 minutes for it? Not likely

Had a lovely experience here! Walked to the short north and ordered the lox sandwich. I loved it! It was delicious! Lots of salmon on the sandwich. There was a line when we got there on Saturday around 11:30 am but it went by quickly. The workers were all very nice. The food came out in about 15 minutes. We were able to get a seat outside with a dog friendly patio. I got the sea salt bagel and it was so good! The flavors all worked very well together. I left very full and I thought the prices were very fair! ~$13 for my sandwich! Would definitely come back!

We got a sausage egg and cheese on a salt and herb bagel and two cold brews with oatmilk and vanilla. The bagels were so amazing, delicious and hot. I'm more of a coffee or latte person but their cold brews were delicious! Highly recommend!!! Staff was very nice and helpful in selections.

Oh bagel. I ate you unscooped, it must be love!! I have never, in this whole life of living and eating delicious things have I had a sea salt and herb bagel. And the verdict... bananas!! How dare the world just let me have this salty goodness at the age I need to stop eating bagels, otherwise I will be a soft, bready circle myself!! Oh, life ain't fair. The bagel itself is light and soft and better than the majority of New York bagels I have consumed.

An amazing bagel (best outside of NYC that I've had) and very fresh lox. Didn't care for the coffee so much, but that's not the main thing here. Service was top notch, even at 745am, but the bagel was the best!

Stopped on a Saturday morning and it was packed. But we got our food quickly and we're able to grab a table! Everything was delicious and so fresh. We got the southwest & the lox.

The food here is always excellent. The bagels are fresh and everything tastes amazing. Even with how busy it can get on the weekends, the service is great and relatively fast. Would be nice to have more outside space as the outdoors "patio" is a parking lot, but overall Lox is wonderful and worth going to every single time.

Bagel sandwiches that are tasty and satisfying. Bagels are a staple breakfast food, and it's not out of the ordinary to have bagel breakfast and lunch sandwiches. But this place takes what would be considered ordinary and makes it exceptional. Their bagels are soft but crunchy so that you don't lose a tooth but also aren't dealing with soppy bread. The location has free parking available right outside, which is convenient and makes your to go orders simple and easy. We found the staff to be helpful and very pleasant, which makes me crave coming back. Tips to make your visit a success: 1)Try all the things. Lox, bacon, pastrami, sausage, and more. That doesn't even begin to cover the spreads, which include avocado and jam. Try them and see for yourself. 2) Get a side. Cheesecake bars and those potatoes (pictured) are to die for, but don't die without trying their delicious drinks. Come for breakfast stay for lunch at this awesome bagel shop!!

Multiple breakfast and lunch items that are freshly prepared. We ordered a Lox breakfast sandwich on an everything bagel. Digital and paper menus are available. You order at the counter and the staff services it in a paper bag. A relaxed atmosphere to just sit and visit with a friend.

Lox Bagel Shop has a death grip on my soul. Egg & cheese sesame bagel with avocado and bacon added. Delicious as always! Super quick and friendly service as well even with the morning rush :)

Bagel and coffee ok. But what really irritates me is when I pay for an order and the person taking my order asks me if I want my change. Rude!! I would have tipped anyway but don't put your customers in this position. The thin guy, short hair, clean shaven with gold rim glasses. He needs a lesson in customer service. They just lost my business because of one rude employee.

Ok, this was the best vegan lox I've had including Crossroads in LA. The pickled onion is a nice touch both from the flavor and aesthetics perspective. Perfect ratio of crunchy to soft and creamy. The only thing I was missing is more dill, that would have made it perfect. May come back tomorrow as I'm just in town for the weekend!

The Lox bagel shop is one of my favorite breakfast spots in Columbus. Located in the vibrant Short North neighborhood, nothing beats getting a bagel and then walking around taking in the views of the city. If you're more of a sit and eat kind of person, they have plenty of indoor and outdoor dining space. This spot does get extremely busy on the weekends, so I recommend ordering ahead online if you're in a time crunch. My favorite bagel is the everything bagel. I get egg, cheese, the special sauce, avocado, and sometimes sausage or bacon. This is a place I would take out of town friends to because of how delicious it is!

Decided to try the Lox on a Saturday at noon. Don't make this mistake! Great place - but seriously packed. Anyways, I ordered a bagel that was almost a Mexican type of sandwich. I unfortunately cannot remember what it was called. It was good! We got it on a sale and herb bagel, which was different in a great way. The only small downside is the pricy. These bagel sandwiches are not cheap and will run you $12-14. I would definitely come back, but not as often because of the price.

I was thinking of some lox and fortunately, there is a shop by that name! The Lox is just off High Street slightly tucked in but there are big signs. A selection of bagels of course in breakfast and lunch savory styles. Order was quick and bagels are cut in half for your eye's pleasure. The namesake Lox has everything in it. The cream cheese gave a nice shmear around the capers, onions, and cucumbers. The lox was nice and tender, not too salty.

Hands down one of the best (if not the best?) meals I've had since moving to Columbus. The cauliflower melt on the herbs and sea salt bagel is perfection. Potatoes are some kind of miracle. Bagels are perfectly chewy and substantial without sitting like a rock. Inside and outside are nice and the people who work there are attentive. Absolutely no complaints. As long as the food stays this good I'll be a customer.

If you're looking for an insanely good breafast look no further. The staff is absolutely lovely and the food is even better. I had the Southwest Egg Sandwich with Sausage on an Everything bagel, and it was a masterpiece. The place was super crowded at that time of the morning, and we had to stand around until other people left. Other than that, the experience was great.

tons of actual lox on the lox at the lox.... delicious! was a little crowded even at noon, but had enough space like a bustling cafe should. i'm only in town a couple days but it's hard to find a great bagel sometimes soooooo i just might go back

What a great place. People are great. The bagels delicious. The Pastrami is epic. My wife and I split the Pastrami and Lox, definitely on everything bagel, and love it every time.

Best bagel outside NYC? Well that caught my attention. Luckily I was staying at a hotel across the street so I could hop over as soon as they opened on the day of my flight back to San Francisco. And...wow. Absolutely delicious! I ordered the sea salt and herb; super tasty, doughy on the inside, packed with flavor on the outside. I also flew home with two plains for my love, and he too was delighted. Bonus? They serve delicious coffee while you wait! And, just like everyone else I encountered in Columbus: the staff was lovely.

I eat gluten free most of the time, but sometimes you just need an old fashioned weekend bagel fix. While the legit boiled bagels had me singing "New York, New York," that was where it ended for me. I don't think enjoying good bagels should be...stressful? Did an online order, part of the order was wrong, and the in store pickup was chaotic. Staff was overwhelmed, but hustling their butts off. As others have said, expect a bit of sticker shock as well ($15 for a bagel sandwich). I guess it really is a New York style experience!

After a brutal workout at Core Power, I was craving something delicious and filling and The Lox made that possible. I was disappointed to see that most of the restaurants along High Street do not open unit 4:00 and even more disappointed at the lack of breakfast spots, so I was thankful when I discovered The Lox tucked back away from the main street and next door to A piece of cake. I decided on the Southwest sandwich on the salt and herb bagel and in less than 10 minutes, the cashier had brought me my bagel and a cup of water. My sandwich was hot, the cheese was melted and it was delicious!

Parking is TERRIBLE on weekends, be prepared to park far away from this bagel shop. It was super crowded (Sunday at 12noon) and had to wait in a long line. Upon arriving at the front counter -I gave my order of a Gluten Free bagel sandwich - the young thin woman with black hair and arms full of tattoos said they don't offer GF bagels and something about a box. I asked for clarification and she impatiently basically repeated the same concept but in a different vague comment. Shocked, I told her that Yelp shows that this shop says they offer GF - she coldly stared at me defiantly & was like "tough shit" look. I left disgusted & will NEVER come back here again. Sun, March 03, 2024.

I went here every single day I was in Columbus, a 10/10 establishment. So good and well priced. Amazing bagels.

This review is on the bagels alone. I did not get any sandwiches. And for the staff and ambiance. Bagels in this place are made from scratch. They are delicious and chewy and warm. They only have 4 flavors. Everything. Plain. Sesame and herbs. They do have a vegan spread. Place was crowded when I visited at 10ish am on a Sunday. There's only 4 free parking spots on front of the shop which they were taken. Pay to park outside. Almost all seats taken and a short line to order. I only got 2 bagels and No sandwiches so I was in and out pretty quickly. Got the everything and it was really good. Place decor is trendy with New Age music going on. Nice vibe. Staff was friendly.

We came to The Lox on a Sunday morning and it was packed. Our food took around 25 minutes to be made, and for three bagel sandwiches and 3 coffees, the total was over $50. Unfortunately, neither the lox nor the southwestern bagel sandwich was that great, especially for that price.