Wicked Bagel - Watertown
68 School St, Watertown, MA
Crema's Take
“Wicked Bagel is a beloved neighborhood spot where you can watch bagels being made fresh through the kitchen window—a genuine craft operation that takes their foundation seriously. Their signature creations like the pesto pizza bagel with thick-cut tomatoes and oversized smoked salmon sandwiches showcase creative combinations built on structurally sound, soft bagels that locals genuinely crave between visits. It's the kind of casual, family-friendly place where your bagel sandwich becomes memorable enough to think about for weeks.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I am obsessed with their pizza bagels! The pesto one with the thick cut tomatoes is absolutely delicious. I think about it all of the time. The bagels are soft yet structurally sound.
The food here is phenomenal!!! Gotta give it a shot anytime in the area. These bagels are so perfect and the sandwiches are unique and delicious. Especially the smash burger special I tried one time. Service… they need some work. In one trip they messed up 3 things and I had to sort it out after and reorder stuff. And the next time they messed up again. They don’t seem to know the times on their own menus. The place has good seating though and is in a good area. Make it a place to stop at it’s worth it.
Every time I go here, they mess up one of my bagels. They have forgotten the capers on their salmon bagel, toasted/sliced a bagel incorrectly, and most recently forgotten a bagel in the bag. I wish I could take back the tip that was added when I paid, someone is not paying attention or the process isn’t working. I wish I could tell you that the French toast bagel with strawberry cream cheese was delicious, but I wouldn’t know, I paid for it and never got to taste it.
Got a smoked salmon sandwich on a sesame bagel. Smoked salmon, cream cheese, red onion, tomato, and capers. It was HUGE. I could eat only half, and it was delicious. The bagel was crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside, just the way I like it. The brewed iced tea and the hot coffee were both really strong compared to the ones I purchase elsewhere. I am kind of wimpy when it comes to coffee and tea (think Dunkin or Panera strength), so I ended up having to add a lot of milk to be able to drink them. Needless to say, I was wired for the rest of the day! (edited for typo)
Finally tried out their new location after being a customer in Lexington for many years. They make their bagels in house which you can actually see being done through the glass window...pretty cool! My go to is usually a sesame bagel extra toasted with plain cream cheese. Today my bagel was perfect, not burnt, but warm and crispy! I also grab a hazelnut iced coffee which is good--not overly sweet but hits the spot. I was impressed by their outdoor patio and was sad more people weren't using it, I'm sure it'll get packed come summer. It was a nice quiet space tucked away from the city where I could actually hear birds singing and could feel a cool breeze which eating my warm bagel. This one seems to offer more pastries and they also have a full meat counter serving Boars Head meat which is a cool addition. Plus…pizza bagels!! Whether you're in a hurry and use their pickup window or want to relax and enjoy your food, this place is for you.
Crema Reviews
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