Passyunk Avenue Philly Bagels

1742 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA

★★★★★4.0(239 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“This cozy South Philly bagel spot excels at the fundamentals—their bagels arrive fresh and their schmear selection is genuinely impressive, with standouts like scallion bacon that keep people coming back. The vibe is casual and welcoming, perfect for grabbing a killer breakfast sandwich to go or lingering over coffee with friends, and recent ownership seems to have brought a notably friendly energy to the counter. It's the kind of neighborhood place that doesn't try too hard but gets the craft right, pairing quality bagels with reasonable prices and an unpretentious atmosphere.”

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

Traditional drinksFamily friendlyQuick grabSlow sitPastriesLight foodFull breakfastMeetings

Google Reviews

M LM

★★★★★3 months ago

First the bagels are good!! I had a cheddar bagel egg cheese and turkey bacon, everything was fresh and delicious. The service needs serious improvement. Got there at 7:01am (they open at 7am) the door was locked. Person behind counter saw me and continued to work behind…

T Rank

★★★★★4 months ago

Schmear Bagel Parlor is a solid spot to grab a fresh bagel and a coffee to go. The service was incredibly friendly, the bagel was fresh, and the veggie cream cheese was really tasty. The inside is pretty small, so it’s definitely more of a grab-and-go place, especially when it’s…

shaun pilling

★★★★★5 months ago

Exceptionally good breakfast sandwiches at a reasonable price considering the area. Bagels always taste fresh and their schmear selection is excellent. The scallion bacon is especially good. I've generally only dealt with the same two folks at the register but they're both…

Linda Hrushanyk

★★★★★6 months ago

My first time here since the new ownership. Greeted by Shawn(spelling) who was so very pleasant. I ordered everything bagels and a pork roll egg and cheese to go. Everything was so very good.

dario cueba morales

★★★★★a year ago

Truly artisanal. A cozy artisan bagel shop in South Philadelphia. The shop: It's very cozy, giving you the feeling of a simple but well-maintained place. The layout of its space is very well thought out, and the stations are clearly visible, allowing you to see each process.…