The Bagelry
1319 Railroad Ave, Bellingham, WA
Crema's Take
“This beloved Bellingham bagel shop has earned its reputation by doing one thing exceptionally well: crafting bagels with a perfect crispy-chewy exterior and thoughtful flavor combinations like sesame with scallion cream cheese and savory garlic butter that keep locals coming back. The gracious, apologetic staff and quick-moving lines make it an ideal spot for a casual breakfast or grab-and-go meeting, whether you're fueling up solo or bringing the whole family. It's the kind of place where the community gathers not for ambiance, but because they genuinely care about getting your order right and making you feel valued.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Bagels are so good, with a strong variety of flavors, and their staff is so gracious and kind. After forgetting our muffin in our order, we went to ask about it and they were so apologetic and gave us two muffins! Made our day. Love this place forever!
Got some bagels to go and so far I've only tried the sesame and it was fabulous! The scallion cream cheese was the perfect match. The bagels are a little crisp hey chewy, the perfect consistency. delicious!
You know what the single most important function of a bagel shop is? If you're not sure, it's to sell bagels to customers. You know what the ENTIRE STAFF here would not do this morning? Sell bagels to customers. We stood inside for several minutes as the staff busied themselves with anything EXCEPT greeting customers- not just ourselves, there were other folks here too. Literally, not one of them could be bothered to even look up, make eye contact, and acknowledge the people waiting. No hello, no 'we'll be right with you', nothing. Its a shame. I've been coming here every time I've come to town for the last 25+ years, and im not terribly sure there will be a next time. My advice, if they care, would be to hire staff that understand their value is only in the productivity and service they provide, and not so much in maintaining an aloof, smug demeanor. The product is great; the experience was so poor that it wasn't worth enduring the people. What a bummer.
We arrived here for breakfast. There was a line but it moved fast. We ordered egg salad bagel sandwich, lox bagel sandwich and a garlic and butter sandwich. The bagels were outstanding - crunchy yet chewy. The egg salad was super fresh while the lox bagel was creamy and bright. The staff were nice and attentive. The hype is real - and they have a lot of bagel choices. The place is big and roomy, with a lot of tables.
This place is always busy, and we love to support local businesses around town. The bagels are great. We came in a few times recently. Once was for their anniversary special day. They cooked my eggs perfectly! Bagelry is always a good choice, unless you're short on time.
Crema Reviews
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