The Original Hot Bagels
695 E Chestnut Hill Rd, Newark, DE
Crema's Take
“This Newark bagel shop makes a real statement with their house-made bagels that nail the texture—soft and pillowy inside with a proper crispy exterior—and their breakfast sandwiches showcase quality ingredients like fresh salmon and perfectly crisped bacon. While the spot has earned loyal fans for their "Marco Polo" sandwich and classic egg-and-cheese combos, recent reviews suggest consistency issues that sometimes undermine the solid foundation. It's a casual, family-friendly grab where you'll find genuine bagel craftsmanship when the kitchen is on, though execution can be uneven.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. Quick-grab spot. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
I soon as I walk in the atmosphere was heavy and everyone was looking at me and my boyfriend with racism, we will not be back. The cashier was rude with her looks and not professional and the food was ready but they didn’t even hang it to me or gave me a number at register so I…
I understand that mistakes happen, but you’d think a place that specializes in breakfast sandwiches would be more cautious when making up their eggs. I found a HUGE piece of shell in my sandwich. The first bite, fine sometimes shell gets into the eggs, eat it and move past it.…
The “Marco Polo” sandwich that I ordered was absolutely delicious! The salmon was fresh, the cream cheese portion was generous, the capers added a unique element of flavor, and most importantly the Black Russian bagel that I ordered was the best that I’ve ever had. I would…
This is a proper breakfast sandwich. The bacon is crispy, the egg and the cheese are both evenly distributed among the bagel. The bagel is an excellent mix of soft and doughy on the inside, while crunchy on the outside. Prices are very reasonable. Would happily come back…
Stopped in to grab a bagel while on Main Street. We ordered a cinnamon raisin with butter and a pumpernickel breakfast sandwich. The staff was very friendly. We really wanted to like the bagels but were disappointed. The bagels were light but had very little taste. We didn't…
Crema Reviews
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