Eltana

1st and last visit. I stood at a register waiting for the understaffed eatery to come take my order but not being a regular I was at the wrong register and the time I stood there more people came in and went to the right register and promptly served. I ordered a bagel with cream cheese. I don’t like toasted bagels so ordered it I toasted and the bagel was stale. My wife’s bagel also seemed stale. I could complain and try to get a refund but that’s such a hassle. I prefer to just write this review and let others know that the product isn’t spectacular by any means. I’ve had good bagels in Seattle but this place isn’t the spot for it.

Got the rainbow bagel with almond honey cream cheese. Very good, a bit too much cream cheese for me but still delicious. The picture is after id scraped half of the cream cheese off.

Ive been staring at this place for years and finally started coming in this year. The first visit, I tried a wheat sesame bagel with honey almond cream cheese. It was divine. Today I took my time and built my own bagel. The bagels are so perfect with just the right amount of chewyness and crunch, unlike most overwhelmingly chewy bagels. I LOVE the generous amount of cream cheese! That is the only way to enjoy a bagel imo. I'm excited to try the Shakshuka next.

Really yummy. The gluten-free bagels are certainly not the best I’ve ever had, but they do the job. Nearly empty (Monday afternoon) and had a lot of places to sit, so would be nice to study.

Eltana is such a gem in Capitol Hill! The bagels were absolutely delicious, perfectly chewy with great flavor, and the overall vibe of the shop was really nice and welcoming. It does get a little busy, and parking in the area can be tricky, but it’s 100% worth it once you’re inside with a fresh bagel in hand. One thing I really loved is that they offer the Hidden 36 menu, which lets you purchase a meal for a family in need. Such a thoughtful program that makes enjoying your meal feel even more meaningful. Definitely recommend stopping by for great bagels, a good atmosphere, and a chance to support a place that also gives back to the community.