The Bagel Bakery
16865 Hwy 17 N, Hampstead, NC
Crema's Take
“This Hampstead bagel institution delivers the real deal with legitimately excellent bagels and an impressive roster of fresh cream cheese varieties that elevate your breakfast sandwich into something genuinely crave-worthy. The operation runs like a well-oiled machine despite the consistent line—the team moves fast and stays friendly, which means you're in and out quickly with a hot sandwich that tastes like someone actually cared about building it. Whether you're a local stopping by for your bi-weekly dozen or driving from Jacksonville for a pastrami, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel, this is the kind of place that justifies the trip.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
It only took this Jersey Girl 4 years to stop in. The line moves, cuz the order taker is efficient. Plenty of folks working in back keeping us moving. Staff is friendly. Everything is fresh and reasonable...BEC on a bagel was 6.29 (12/25).
I left literally moments ago, and I’m sitting in my car eating this sandwich. I’m on day 2 of my period, I’m hungover, I don’t feel good, I needed a bagel sandwich. THEY DID IN FACT DELIVER!!!!!!!!!! Sun-dried tomato with bacon egg and cheese add jal CC. So wonderful. Fast service. Feeling cured.
First time here. I will DEFINITELY make the drive from Jacksonville to this bagel shop any chance I get. Got the pastrami egg and cheese on the sun dried tomato bagel 🤌🤌
Absolutely worth stopping by for your morning bagel and coffee. No regrets getting the pastrami, egg, and pepper jack cheese on a toasted everything bagel. They had an array of cream cheeses whether you get savory or sweet. -- Be sure to plan a few extra minutes to this stop. The bakery was drawing all the attention from the entire strip mall, packed the entire time I was there.
Hands down best bagels in the area!! We discovered this gem from a friend and boy am I thankful! Bagels and baked goods are delish! We’re pretty much on a standard order of 2 doz every 2 weeks. Not only is the food amazing but so is the staff!
Crema Reviews
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