Manhattan Bagel
581 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ
Crema's Take
“This West Orange institution strikes that rare balance between quick caffeine pit stop and leisurely hangout spot, with regulars raving equally about their almond milk lattes and surprisingly stellar bagels that justify the price for most. The cozy vibe and consistently strong service make it a natural gathering place—whether you're fueling up before the ice rink across the street or lingering over a full breakfast with family and friends. High-quality ingredients shine through in everything from the coffee to the pastries, earning genuine appreciation from a loyal crowd that keeps coming back.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Its rare that you find an establishment that absolutely kills it in service quality and food quality. I've ordered online here a number of times--usually during Mother's Day, birthday, and New Years day. The bagels were good especially the asiago flavor. The smoothie chillers are top notch. Same goes with the fruit platter, presented in a color block that screams detail. Unlike some grocery grade platters, the fruit seems ripe and sweet. Their specialty cream cheeses are good just a notch below Philadelphia's lmaooo. The manager and staff were very pleasant and Im glad I braved the snow to visit the shop New Years day.
Nice and quick service. My husband and I both got a breakfast sandwich on a bagel and overall just wasn’t worth the price. I liked the ice coffee I got. The asiago bagel didn’t taste like much, I wouldn’t get it again.
Love this place! Such a nice, cozy vibe. I usually come here after training at the ice rink across the street and always grab my favorite almond milk latte. I really appreciate that they use high-quality milk — it tastes great and keeps the drink low-calorie, which helps me stay in shape. Haha, athlete problems! They also have super tasty pastries, granola, and other desserts. A bit more indulgent, but hey — that just means I’ll need to train a little harder. Totally worth it! The service is awesome. The staff is super friendly, attentive, and everything’s always clean. Even the bananas are perfectly arranged — seriously, check out the video I’m attaching! 😂 Highly recommend this spot. Thank you, Manhattan Bagel!
Coffee is delicious, and so was the hot chocolate. We had several sandwiches for breakfast and we all enjoyed them. Definitely recommend.
Surprisingly fresh and great tasting bagels. I've passed this place so many times going to the waterfront, and I didnt realize what I was missing out on. It was really busy on a Sunday afternoon but service was quick and I was able to adjust my order to my liking. I had the scrambled egg, spinach, bacon with cheese on a plain bagel. The bagel was soft yet chewy with just the right amount of bacon, egg and cheese. The eggs were freshly made on the grill and not microwaved which makes such a big difference. The addition of salt and pepper to the eggs would have made the bagel sandwich even more delicious. Definitely worth a try and this place may be a regular for me when in the area.
Crema Reviews
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