After reading all the positive reviews, I was hopeful that the food was going to be good. Sadly, I was sorely disappointed. Both the focaccia and corned beef tasted like they came straight from... a low grade supermarket deli. The focaccia barely had any herbs or seasoning and had a spongy, dull, boring crumb. The sandwich meat was the quality of compressed, mass produced, commercially produced, pre-sliced, vacuum packaged deli meat. No thank you... The lettuce and tomato were fresh, the fries were good, and the decor is slick and clean looking. But for $8, I did expect a lot better sandwich than that... I have had their bagels and muffins before, and they to are good. But for lunch? I think not.
(1)
Bailey M.
This cafe is located on the first floor of the Warren Alpert Medical School. It is located on the first floor and is open to the public, not just med students and staff. Because it is nestled inside such a large, spacious, and brand new building, the atmosphere is quite bright and welcoming. They have two refrigerators with selections like Naked Juice, iced teas, red bulls, and fruit juices. Their menu consists of your regular deli items--burritos, bagels (obviously), simple sandwiches, pre-made salads, and some dessert items like cheesecake. I can't comment on the food since I've only purchased drinks there while on my walk to work. Nevertheless, I have great hope that this will be a good addition to the food selection for the Jewelry district.
(4)
Alma C.
very clean, good bagels, courteous prompt service, below average/fair prices, lots of options.
(4)
Taylor T.
I'm a fan of Bagel Gourmet on Brook Street, and this location is basically a newer, cleaner, less crowded version of that, which makes me happy, especially on a Saturday morning when I wake up slightly hungover and desperately need a coffee and a bagel to revive me. I usually stick to a pretty basic bagel (blueberry, everything) with peanut butter or chive cream cheese (respectively). They really go overboard with the toppings, even when I request a 'light' amount of spread, so I end up wiping about half of whatever I order off, which is my biggest complaint since it seems wasteful. However, I can really appreciate the little things, like the time they take to melt the sugar for the iced coffees and wrap leftovers to go if you need that. I sincerely hope they get a ton of business during the week, because whenever I've been here on the weekend, there's no one else around (I am an early riser, though). My other half is a fan of the lox cream cheese spread, egg sandwiches, and even the breakfast burrito from time to time. They prep all of the eggs and bagel sandwiches to order, which makes them hot, fresh, and worth waiting for. Street parking is your best bet. Meters are free on Sundays.
(4)
Julia M.
Quesadillas that make you want to be a better person.
(5)
Grace D.
I am usually a fan of Bagel Gourmet (at their Fox Point location) for their bagels. The egg or breakfast sandwiches are full to the brim with toppings and are always so fresh and hot. You can also ask for substitutions of toppings or meat. They even make Whole Wheat Everything bagels! However, on a recent trip, I decided to give this particular location a try. I ordered 2 specialty wraps: a marinated, grilled chicken wrap (with roasted red peppers, tomato, and greens) and a Chef's Salad wrap (cheddar, swiss, turkey, ham, eggs, spring greens). Both were terribly soggy after about 10 minutes as I took these to go. My Chef's Salad wrap completely fell apart when I opened it, so there was no attention given to wrapping it properly to prevent a mess. I also found the home-made Chef's Salad dressing to be quite salty. My husband could not finish his grilled chicken wrap because it was also falling apart and the chicken was terribly dry and charred. He complained of a horrible aftertaste as if the grills used at this Bagel Gourmet were not cleaned properly. To add insult to injury, the Chef's Salad wrap amounted to almost $9, while the chicken wrap was over $9. These prices for deli wraps are plain outrageous, and the wraps were not even good or properly made. They're not very large either. I'd recommend another eatery like Saki's to purchase your delicious, jumbo wraps. Meter parking during the weekday may be tough here as well, so weekends are your best bet. Just stick to the bagels with this place, or visit the sister location near Fox Point.
(1)
Beef S.
Pros: cleanliness, spacious, menu on plasma TVs, friendly people, clean toilet Cons: location (unless you are a Brown medical student or work in the Jewelry district) Recommend: steak burrito, chicken nachos, chicken quesidilla Do not recommend: nothing Bottom Line: green sauce
(5)
Mari B.
I attempted to go in for a bagel early on a Sunday morning. There was only 1 staff member there ~ I said good morning and he didn't respond. I figured maybe he didn't hear me. We are the counter browsing my husband asked him a question and he didn't answer. At this point I'm thinking to myself what is up with this guy ~ we walked out and this guy never even asked if he could help.
(1)
Chelsea F.
This is the best bagel/breakfast place I've been to in Rhode Island! The portions are huge and the price is low! What more can you ask for? Delicious breakfast? CHECK! Everything is so delicious and there are so many options! I wish I could go everyday! The atmosphere is also great! Clean, modern and plenty of space. Great spot!
(5)
Raza H.
My favorite out of the Bagel Gourmet locations. Ample seating, good location, and they take credit card! The soup/quesadillas/burritos are some of the best that I have ever had; everything tastes so fresh. I also highly recommend the daily specials. Honestly, this place never gets old. I once went a full week eating all three meals here. (and would do it again)
(5)
Kat F.
Sometimes I sit at my desk at work, stare out the window and daydream of a day when a lunch place I really like will open in the Jewelry District. The bagels at Bagel Gourmet are pretty good, especially with a choice of seven or eight types of cream cheese, but the other food I've had from there has been mediocre-to-bad. I think they should stick to what they do best and stop trying to have a giant menu.
(3)
Laurie M.
The only place to get a decent bagel downtown. And I have tried just about everywhere. I used to walk to their other locations because nothing else could compare. I was so excited when I found out they were opening a new location that's closer to me.
(5)
Kim B.
For my company, I have been in charge of organizing over 10 luncheon events at Bagel Gourmet,because we have a big meeting at Brown Medical School. I have worked with the manager for each of these luncheons to go over the menu. He has never been anything but accommodating and helpful, and made it so easy to work with him. The only problem was the language barrier, which for the most part was not a problem (Except for when deciphering between what vegan and vegetarian was. At the first meeting, the vegan burrito had ground beef in it!). When selecting items for our menu, he told me what was most popular, and what was not in terms of luncheons. For our luncheons, we would get drinks, house salads, chips, burritos, fallefuls and deli meat sandwiches for about 30 people, each with about 3 or 4 different types. Every one always raved about how delicious the food was (especially the burritos and fallefuls), and how much they looked forward to these luncheons. I would normally get a bagel and it was so good. All of the food was amazing, and specifically the presentation of the food (little garnishes and minor decorative details that really made it quite authentic). I would never expect for "Bagel gourmet" to have such exquisite attention to detail, nor good mexican food! There is always a line out the door because so many people are there. I will definitely go back for lunch breaks after the luncheons end.
(4)
Elsa D.
Still delicious, and service is always great ... though they've changed their salsa recipe. I'm guessing it's to accommodate those with weaker palates. Sigh. Their red salsa really took my quesadilla, or tacos, or fajitas to the next level. Now their new spicy green salsa is just ... weak sauce...
(4)
Molly O.
They give you massive amounts of meat, cream cheese and whatever else you want! Service was quick- It wasn't crowded. Loved it.
(4)
Evan M.
Spacious, clean and comfortable atmosphere. Friendly staff, good selection of bagels / toppings. My wife and I both had bagels that were both very good. I can't speak for the other food on the menu, but there is quite a bit of it, from salads, to deli sandwiches, to tacos / burritos. Worth a stop for a quick meal if you're in the area.
(4)
Stanford T.
I spent the majority of my life the last two years in the building above Bagel Gourmet, or BG as my friends fondly call it. In fact, I was there before BG first opened. Oh man, I am so legit. In any case, because of my close proximity to BG, I eat there multiple times a week for breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner, and linner. I have perfected the art of calling ahead downstairs to place my order, leaving a meeting half way through to use the bathroom, and return holding a paper bag with a large cylindrical object wrapped in foil. Fortunately for me, I am completely non-descript - Asian, near-sighted, and shy especially around females, so no one has ever noticed. I then proceed to unwrap the foil and eat my chicken burrito. To be fair, it's not a bad burrito. However, and this is a big however, there are majorly serious shortcomings that I will proceed to enumerate in this review. Firstly, I always end up getting red sauce, salsa roja in BG-speak. I DON'T LIKE RED SAUCE! I want green sauce, aka salsa greene. WHY DON'T YOU EVER ASK ME WHAT SAUCE I WANT INSTEAD OF ASSUMING I WANT RED SAUCE? RED SAUCE IS TOO SPICY FOR ME! I'm shy and don't want to have to ask for what I want. Secondly, the burrito is too soggy. I invariably drip burrito juice onto my lap about two-thirds of the way through. DEAR BG EMPLOYEES, PLEASE GO TO CHIPOTLE TO APPRENTICE THEIR WAY OF WRAPPING BURRITOS. THEIR BURRITOS DO NOT LEAK. The whole concept of fast food is negated when I need a plate to capture your burrito leakage. (What the heck is your burrito juice made up of anyway? These stains are unbelievable!) Oh, and speaking of bathrooms, my favorite part about BG is the bathroom. The male bathroom has both a urinal and a toilet in the same room. Yay! But actually, that's not my favorite part. My favorite part is that BG has the only bathroom in the entire building with paper towels. Why is that? The owners of the building decided to be "green" by eschewing paper products and instead installing louds machines that blow lukewarm air onto your hands. Sometimes I get greedy and use one machine for each hand, but I digress. BG, I sincerely thank you for understanding that trees are a renewable resource. - Stanford T.
(3)
Chris K.
You know what I hate in a dining establishment? Inconsistency. And inconsistency is the name of the game at bagel gourmet. One day I order nachos: they're amazing. A few days later: they suck. One day I order veggie tacos: they're amazing - light, loaded with fresh tomatoes and cilantro. Today I order them: I get pinto beans and rice overfilling a single corn tortilla with little to no tomatoes, cilantro, or flavor. Attention: a single corn tortilla will not hold a half pound of beans. The inconsistency comes, of course, from whomever is cooking. The guy who runs the counter during the day and cooks at night (and produces the amazing taco/nacho creations) needs to pow wow with the fill in guys and let them know what's up. Until then, I'll be spending my mula elsewhere.
(2)
Mark A.
Great bagel place in Providence. They are definitely generous with their bagel spreads and cream cheeses here. Which will keep me coming back here. Favorites here is lox spread on an everything or salt bagel. The also serve breakfast burritos here. Made to order and always fresh. It's very clean inside and the huge glass windows makes for great natural lighting. Definitely a worthy must go place for a grab and go breakfast kind of morning.
(4)
Jenna K.
Always a winner. I have been eating Bagel Gourmet since I entered Brown my freshman year of college. This location is at the medical school and it is great! Clean, quiet, and there is never a line. The only thing that I do not like about them is how much they charge for a slice of lettuce, tomato, and onion. Anyone who has had bagel gourmet knows that they have the best bagels in Rhode Island and most of Mass. I would say the only bagels that it rivals are those in NYC. Plus, not only are their bagels amazing, the mexican food is unbelievable. The burritos are great!
(5)
Valerie Z.
The bagels here are delicious and decently priced. They also make a great coffee. I usually have a seasame bagel with jalapeno cream cheese and a hot coffee with soy. Fantastic. They also have baked goodies like muffins and cookies...I don't think they are made there, but I would love to know who the hero is behind the pistachio muffin! I've seen (and eaten, duh!) this muffin in several places! Must. Have. Pistachio. Muffin.
(4)
Deena G.
If you are in the mood for a delicious, chewy bagel that immediately makes you feel like you're standing on the streets of New York, Bagel Gourmet is your place. Definitely the best bagels in Rhode Island. Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, they can't be beat. They have a great selection of bagels that are made fresh every morning, and an equally awesome selection of cream cheese spreads. The coffee was fresh and enjoyable, but nothing outstanding. The menu is large enough that you can find something for everyone, but not so big that it is overwhelming. The staff was very nice and the location can't be beat. Stop by for a bagel or some mexican food any day of the week.
(5)
O T.
Located in the historic Jewelry District, the Bagel Gourmet Cafe is a welcome addition. Good foods (outstanding bagels and great mexican) with a always friendly staff.
Thommee H.
After reading all the positive reviews, I was hopeful that the food was going to be good. Sadly, I was sorely disappointed. Both the focaccia and corned beef tasted like they came straight from... a low grade supermarket deli. The focaccia barely had any herbs or seasoning and had a spongy, dull, boring crumb. The sandwich meat was the quality of compressed, mass produced, commercially produced, pre-sliced, vacuum packaged deli meat. No thank you... The lettuce and tomato were fresh, the fries were good, and the decor is slick and clean looking. But for $8, I did expect a lot better sandwich than that... I have had their bagels and muffins before, and they to are good. But for lunch? I think not.
(1)Bailey M.
This cafe is located on the first floor of the Warren Alpert Medical School. It is located on the first floor and is open to the public, not just med students and staff. Because it is nestled inside such a large, spacious, and brand new building, the atmosphere is quite bright and welcoming. They have two refrigerators with selections like Naked Juice, iced teas, red bulls, and fruit juices. Their menu consists of your regular deli items--burritos, bagels (obviously), simple sandwiches, pre-made salads, and some dessert items like cheesecake. I can't comment on the food since I've only purchased drinks there while on my walk to work. Nevertheless, I have great hope that this will be a good addition to the food selection for the Jewelry district.
(4)Alma C.
very clean, good bagels, courteous prompt service, below average/fair prices, lots of options.
(4)Taylor T.
I'm a fan of Bagel Gourmet on Brook Street, and this location is basically a newer, cleaner, less crowded version of that, which makes me happy, especially on a Saturday morning when I wake up slightly hungover and desperately need a coffee and a bagel to revive me. I usually stick to a pretty basic bagel (blueberry, everything) with peanut butter or chive cream cheese (respectively). They really go overboard with the toppings, even when I request a 'light' amount of spread, so I end up wiping about half of whatever I order off, which is my biggest complaint since it seems wasteful. However, I can really appreciate the little things, like the time they take to melt the sugar for the iced coffees and wrap leftovers to go if you need that. I sincerely hope they get a ton of business during the week, because whenever I've been here on the weekend, there's no one else around (I am an early riser, though). My other half is a fan of the lox cream cheese spread, egg sandwiches, and even the breakfast burrito from time to time. They prep all of the eggs and bagel sandwiches to order, which makes them hot, fresh, and worth waiting for. Street parking is your best bet. Meters are free on Sundays.
(4)Julia M.
Quesadillas that make you want to be a better person.
(5)Grace D.
I am usually a fan of Bagel Gourmet (at their Fox Point location) for their bagels. The egg or breakfast sandwiches are full to the brim with toppings and are always so fresh and hot. You can also ask for substitutions of toppings or meat. They even make Whole Wheat Everything bagels! However, on a recent trip, I decided to give this particular location a try. I ordered 2 specialty wraps: a marinated, grilled chicken wrap (with roasted red peppers, tomato, and greens) and a Chef's Salad wrap (cheddar, swiss, turkey, ham, eggs, spring greens). Both were terribly soggy after about 10 minutes as I took these to go. My Chef's Salad wrap completely fell apart when I opened it, so there was no attention given to wrapping it properly to prevent a mess. I also found the home-made Chef's Salad dressing to be quite salty. My husband could not finish his grilled chicken wrap because it was also falling apart and the chicken was terribly dry and charred. He complained of a horrible aftertaste as if the grills used at this Bagel Gourmet were not cleaned properly. To add insult to injury, the Chef's Salad wrap amounted to almost $9, while the chicken wrap was over $9. These prices for deli wraps are plain outrageous, and the wraps were not even good or properly made. They're not very large either. I'd recommend another eatery like Saki's to purchase your delicious, jumbo wraps. Meter parking during the weekday may be tough here as well, so weekends are your best bet. Just stick to the bagels with this place, or visit the sister location near Fox Point.
(1)Beef S.
Pros: cleanliness, spacious, menu on plasma TVs, friendly people, clean toilet Cons: location (unless you are a Brown medical student or work in the Jewelry district) Recommend: steak burrito, chicken nachos, chicken quesidilla Do not recommend: nothing Bottom Line: green sauce
(5)Mari B.
I attempted to go in for a bagel early on a Sunday morning. There was only 1 staff member there ~ I said good morning and he didn't respond. I figured maybe he didn't hear me. We are the counter browsing my husband asked him a question and he didn't answer. At this point I'm thinking to myself what is up with this guy ~ we walked out and this guy never even asked if he could help.
(1)Chelsea F.
This is the best bagel/breakfast place I've been to in Rhode Island! The portions are huge and the price is low! What more can you ask for? Delicious breakfast? CHECK! Everything is so delicious and there are so many options! I wish I could go everyday! The atmosphere is also great! Clean, modern and plenty of space. Great spot!
(5)Raza H.
My favorite out of the Bagel Gourmet locations. Ample seating, good location, and they take credit card! The soup/quesadillas/burritos are some of the best that I have ever had; everything tastes so fresh. I also highly recommend the daily specials. Honestly, this place never gets old. I once went a full week eating all three meals here. (and would do it again)
(5)Kat F.
Sometimes I sit at my desk at work, stare out the window and daydream of a day when a lunch place I really like will open in the Jewelry District. The bagels at Bagel Gourmet are pretty good, especially with a choice of seven or eight types of cream cheese, but the other food I've had from there has been mediocre-to-bad. I think they should stick to what they do best and stop trying to have a giant menu.
(3)Laurie M.
The only place to get a decent bagel downtown. And I have tried just about everywhere. I used to walk to their other locations because nothing else could compare. I was so excited when I found out they were opening a new location that's closer to me.
(5)Kim B.
For my company, I have been in charge of organizing over 10 luncheon events at Bagel Gourmet,because we have a big meeting at Brown Medical School. I have worked with the manager for each of these luncheons to go over the menu. He has never been anything but accommodating and helpful, and made it so easy to work with him. The only problem was the language barrier, which for the most part was not a problem (Except for when deciphering between what vegan and vegetarian was. At the first meeting, the vegan burrito had ground beef in it!). When selecting items for our menu, he told me what was most popular, and what was not in terms of luncheons. For our luncheons, we would get drinks, house salads, chips, burritos, fallefuls and deli meat sandwiches for about 30 people, each with about 3 or 4 different types. Every one always raved about how delicious the food was (especially the burritos and fallefuls), and how much they looked forward to these luncheons. I would normally get a bagel and it was so good. All of the food was amazing, and specifically the presentation of the food (little garnishes and minor decorative details that really made it quite authentic). I would never expect for "Bagel gourmet" to have such exquisite attention to detail, nor good mexican food! There is always a line out the door because so many people are there. I will definitely go back for lunch breaks after the luncheons end.
(4)Elsa D.
Still delicious, and service is always great ... though they've changed their salsa recipe. I'm guessing it's to accommodate those with weaker palates. Sigh. Their red salsa really took my quesadilla, or tacos, or fajitas to the next level. Now their new spicy green salsa is just ... weak sauce...
(4)Molly O.
They give you massive amounts of meat, cream cheese and whatever else you want! Service was quick- It wasn't crowded. Loved it.
(4)Evan M.
Spacious, clean and comfortable atmosphere. Friendly staff, good selection of bagels / toppings. My wife and I both had bagels that were both very good. I can't speak for the other food on the menu, but there is quite a bit of it, from salads, to deli sandwiches, to tacos / burritos. Worth a stop for a quick meal if you're in the area.
(4)Stanford T.
I spent the majority of my life the last two years in the building above Bagel Gourmet, or BG as my friends fondly call it. In fact, I was there before BG first opened. Oh man, I am so legit. In any case, because of my close proximity to BG, I eat there multiple times a week for breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner, and linner. I have perfected the art of calling ahead downstairs to place my order, leaving a meeting half way through to use the bathroom, and return holding a paper bag with a large cylindrical object wrapped in foil. Fortunately for me, I am completely non-descript - Asian, near-sighted, and shy especially around females, so no one has ever noticed. I then proceed to unwrap the foil and eat my chicken burrito. To be fair, it's not a bad burrito. However, and this is a big however, there are majorly serious shortcomings that I will proceed to enumerate in this review. Firstly, I always end up getting red sauce, salsa roja in BG-speak. I DON'T LIKE RED SAUCE! I want green sauce, aka salsa greene. WHY DON'T YOU EVER ASK ME WHAT SAUCE I WANT INSTEAD OF ASSUMING I WANT RED SAUCE? RED SAUCE IS TOO SPICY FOR ME! I'm shy and don't want to have to ask for what I want. Secondly, the burrito is too soggy. I invariably drip burrito juice onto my lap about two-thirds of the way through. DEAR BG EMPLOYEES, PLEASE GO TO CHIPOTLE TO APPRENTICE THEIR WAY OF WRAPPING BURRITOS. THEIR BURRITOS DO NOT LEAK. The whole concept of fast food is negated when I need a plate to capture your burrito leakage. (What the heck is your burrito juice made up of anyway? These stains are unbelievable!) Oh, and speaking of bathrooms, my favorite part about BG is the bathroom. The male bathroom has both a urinal and a toilet in the same room. Yay! But actually, that's not my favorite part. My favorite part is that BG has the only bathroom in the entire building with paper towels. Why is that? The owners of the building decided to be "green" by eschewing paper products and instead installing louds machines that blow lukewarm air onto your hands. Sometimes I get greedy and use one machine for each hand, but I digress. BG, I sincerely thank you for understanding that trees are a renewable resource. - Stanford T.
(3)Chris K.
You know what I hate in a dining establishment? Inconsistency. And inconsistency is the name of the game at bagel gourmet. One day I order nachos: they're amazing. A few days later: they suck. One day I order veggie tacos: they're amazing - light, loaded with fresh tomatoes and cilantro. Today I order them: I get pinto beans and rice overfilling a single corn tortilla with little to no tomatoes, cilantro, or flavor. Attention: a single corn tortilla will not hold a half pound of beans. The inconsistency comes, of course, from whomever is cooking. The guy who runs the counter during the day and cooks at night (and produces the amazing taco/nacho creations) needs to pow wow with the fill in guys and let them know what's up. Until then, I'll be spending my mula elsewhere.
(2)Mark A.
Great bagel place in Providence. They are definitely generous with their bagel spreads and cream cheeses here. Which will keep me coming back here. Favorites here is lox spread on an everything or salt bagel. The also serve breakfast burritos here. Made to order and always fresh. It's very clean inside and the huge glass windows makes for great natural lighting. Definitely a worthy must go place for a grab and go breakfast kind of morning.
(4)Jenna K.
Always a winner. I have been eating Bagel Gourmet since I entered Brown my freshman year of college. This location is at the medical school and it is great! Clean, quiet, and there is never a line. The only thing that I do not like about them is how much they charge for a slice of lettuce, tomato, and onion. Anyone who has had bagel gourmet knows that they have the best bagels in Rhode Island and most of Mass. I would say the only bagels that it rivals are those in NYC. Plus, not only are their bagels amazing, the mexican food is unbelievable. The burritos are great!
(5)Valerie Z.
The bagels here are delicious and decently priced. They also make a great coffee. I usually have a seasame bagel with jalapeno cream cheese and a hot coffee with soy. Fantastic. They also have baked goodies like muffins and cookies...I don't think they are made there, but I would love to know who the hero is behind the pistachio muffin! I've seen (and eaten, duh!) this muffin in several places! Must. Have. Pistachio. Muffin.
(4)Deena G.
If you are in the mood for a delicious, chewy bagel that immediately makes you feel like you're standing on the streets of New York, Bagel Gourmet is your place. Definitely the best bagels in Rhode Island. Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, they can't be beat. They have a great selection of bagels that are made fresh every morning, and an equally awesome selection of cream cheese spreads. The coffee was fresh and enjoyable, but nothing outstanding. The menu is large enough that you can find something for everyone, but not so big that it is overwhelming. The staff was very nice and the location can't be beat. Stop by for a bagel or some mexican food any day of the week.
(5)O T.
Located in the historic Jewelry District, the Bagel Gourmet Cafe is a welcome addition. Good foods (outstanding bagels and great mexican) with a always friendly staff.
(5)