Philly Style Bagels

I finally got to try out this bagel shop and was happy I did. I got a half dozen bagels to go and one toasted with cream cheese. The bagel was fresh out of the oven so the employee recommended not toasting since it was already warm and fresh. I’m partial to New York bagels that are really doughy, and although this bagel wasn’t that it was still delicious. They are perhaps a bit pricey ($ 11 for 6 bagels) but for a super fresh bagel around the corner from my house I can’t really complain.

I really really really wanted to give this place 5 stars since I supported the Indiegogo campaign and have been waiting for bagels to come to Fishown for forever, but I just wasn’t impressed.
It wasn’t too busy on the morning I went here, but got both mine and my sisters’ orders wrong. I had ordered an everything bagel with veggie cream cheese, but got plain cream cheese, and she did not get all of the veggies that were supposed to be included on her veggie bagel sandwich. I know it isn’t a huge deal, but when you are paying a premium it is nice to get what you ordered.
Also, these bagels are pretty small. I saw them weighing out the dough and I totally understand cutting cost where you can, but bulk those bagels up a little! I was still a little hungry after I ate mine.
I will be returning to Philly Style again as the bagel was delicious and I hope to revise my review after that visit to be 5 stars!

I was super excited to visit Philly Style Bagels, but much was left to be desired after my visit. I went in on a weekday around noon, and they were sold out of a lot of bagels, which is understandable after a busy morning. No everything bagels so I went with a garlic bagel and an onion bagel. What disappointed me was that when I toasted them even lightly, the garlic and onion burned but the rest of the bagel didn’t. The garlic did seem a bit dark to begin with so maybe it was overcooked from the beginning, but it really ruined the taste of the bagel. I thought maybe it was just the garlic bagel, but the onion bagel turned out the same – charred tasting. The bagels were smaller than I thought they would be. Compared to South Street Philly Style bagels, these bagels didn’t come close. I will be back to give them a second chance, in hopes that I just got a bad batch that day.

I love a good bagel and these are some good bagels. They are the perfect size… not so big where you feel overfull after eating the whole thing but big enough to feel satisfied. A big crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside. Personally I think $ 2 for a bagel is pricey, but they seem busy enough so I guess people are willing to pay the price.
We went at 8am on a Saturday and they were so busy the line was out the door. But the line moved fast. My daughter and I got a sesame bagel with lox cream cheese ($ 4), an everything bagel ($ 2) and a coffee ($ 2). They even gave my little one a mini bagel on the house (note they do not sell mini bagels but I think it was just what they do with little bits of extra dough).
We brought our goodies home and it was so good. We took a little of the spread from the sesame bagel and put it on the mini. It was perfect for breakfast. The everything is waiting to be eaten but I hear it calling our names… The coffee was also good.
The space is small… no space to eat inside so it’s take out only. But you can watch them making the bagels so there is some fun while you wait. Employees were friendly!
I think because of the price this won’t be a place we frequent but definitely as a treat every so often.

Okay, hands down, these are the best bagels I have had. In generally, I don’t eat bagels plain or untoasted.
I was hanging outside the bagel shop by my car. The shop was closed. A bit later a guy walks out of the shop with a huge bag of bagels and asked if I would like some bagels. I said sure. I really had no idea about Philly Style Bagels or the hoopla over them. I opened the bag and knew just by the scent wafting out that these were really fresh and was going to be really tasty. The bagels did not disappoint. I scarfed down an entire bagel fresh, no spreads, no toasting nothing. Ah, the crunch of the outside and the seeds.

Incredibly delicious. Crusty flavorful and chewy at the same time. Owners were super nice and down to earth.

Really delicious local bagels!!! Stopped in this morning and grabbed 2 everything and a plain with jalapeño cream cheese. It’s tough to find good bagels in Philly (I’m from Jersey), so I’m really happy they finally opened a shop in Fishtown!

Heard the hype about this place from a friend. Bagels aren’t really a big deal in California so I’m not sure how great of a judge I am but I thought the bagels were awesome! Somewhat crispy on the inside but super soft on the inside. The jalapeño cream cheese is great too!

Boom! Philly style bagels you saved me!
Ive known about these bagels for a while now– waiting so patiently for them to find a home and they opened up rite around the corner from me!
The bagels are magical sourdough crusty seedy little rugged things that just whisk you away to a more honest, more rustic, more decent world than the one we live in.
The menu is simple– 5 or 6 different super fresh bagels and spreads — a couple sandwich options — great drip coffee from counter culture roasters (one of the owners was a barista/​manager at shot tower coffee) — some oj and drinks– what more can u ask for?
Ive already had like 20 of these bagels and im falling in love each time all over again. My winter blues are on hold indefinitely– thank u guys!

While the bagel was pretty good (not the best I’ve ever had)., I was thoroughly disgusted that the food preparer was on his phone when I walked in. With gloves on. The same gloves he wore to prepare my food. The same gloves he wore to sweep up as my bagel toasted. Ewwww. You’d think for a new place they would be a bit more conscientious, especially with the the whole Chipotle thing going on…
As another reviewer said, the bagels are quite small, which would be fine if the price was comparable.
I was really excited about this place, so maybe I’ll give it another try sometime.

So, after much anticipation on my part, we stopped in for bagels on a Monday mid-​morning. They were busy, but not super packed, and we were in and out in less than 5 minutes.
THEY DO ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS! Huge win in Fishtown, since many establishments don’t take plastic.
He got a beautiful BLT on an everything bagel, we opted for toasted everything bagels-​one with butter and one with cream cheese. His BLT looked (and according to him, tasted) divine. Our toasted everything bagels were great, too.
The bagels are everything they’re cracked up to be. Awesome crunchy exterior with just a hint of extra unique flavor from the beer boiling, chewy on the inside. The bagels aren’t super-​sized, though, so definitely consider ordering more than one!
They have tons of options for cream cheese spreads, and my only regret was not opting for the lox bagel. This place will definitely become a staple in our household, and we will be ordering by the dozen next time!

Finally, PSB has a permanent spot in Fishtown! I jumped for joy when I heard about it and rushed over the first weekend I was able to do so. The bagels are still as fresh and delicious as ever (and boiled in Yards beer). The lox bagel ($ 9) and the veggie bagel ($ 5.50) are my choice sandwiches, and the jalapeño cream cheese is a mildly spicy option if you’re looking for a good spread.
The new spot on Columbia actually has decent parking if you go early enough in the morning, but the line will still be ridiculously long (read: out the door). A must-​go in the Fishtown area if you need a quick breakfast.

Bagels boiled in beer. Need I say more? What started as a pop-​up shop at Pizzeria Beddia, Philly Style Bagels is serving up bagels that may be the best in the City.
The actual bagel at Philly Style Bagels may be the best I’ve ever had. They’re dense, they’re thick, they’re light and fluffy at the same time. They are «Philly style» because, instead of being boiled in water or milk, they’re boiled in beer. And we Philadelphians do love our beer.
Located in Fishtown, this brand new bagel spot is teeny tiny. There are no tables, no chairs, no place to sit and eat. Luckily, there is a park right across the street, where you can sit and enjoy your bagel.
We went on a Saturday morning after the gym at around 10 am, and there was already a line out the door. You definitely run the risk of them selling out the longer you wait to go (according to Instagram they sold out Saturday by 1 pm). We waited about 5 minutes to get in, which wasn’t bad at all (we were just a little cold).
Once you finally make it inside, you should take note of the menu to your left, above the ovens. They have the different bagels they have, the spreads, and the different sandwiches. Note that there are no egg sandwiches here, which is a tiny bit disappointing, because they would be fantastic on their bagels. Maybe one day in the future, they are brand new, after all. (Hey Philly Style Bagels, get some eggs!)
We decided to go with an everything bagel with veggie cream cheese + cucumbers, and one of their specials that day, a blueberry bagel with plain cream cheese. All that plus a diet coke and an ice coffee (with coffee from North Carolina!), came out to $ 9. NINE dollars for two delicious bagels?! Yes please. The price alone is enough to get us coming back.
We brought our bagels outside (and noted that the line to get in had gotten even longer) and went across the street to the park. The bagels were still hot from the oven, and I wanted to savor every bite. Had there not been a line, I definitely would have gone back inside for another. Or three.
Note: They are closed Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s, and often sell out fast on day’s they’re open, so be sure to go early!

I had heard good things, heard I had to try them, heard they always sell out. Great I thought, are good bagels finally coming to Philly? I grew up In New York, we had bagels every weekend, I feel I know a pretty good bagel.
These are some of the better bagels I have had in Philadelphia, however they are still nowhere near a good bagel. First off they are tiny, not very plump and the half dozen I got were all cooked for too long. The texture of the crust wasn’t bad and the interior were chewy, but overall they were disappointing. I’ll try again in a few months, maybe they will get better, until then the search continues.

As a bagel lover, I’m so excited that this place exists! I’ve always craved a good bagel but have never been satisfied with the options in Philly (rye bread, spread…). The bagels have a nice crust and chew to them. I’ve had the sesame and everything bagels. The lox is delicious and they are very generous with the toppings. I’m in love with their veggie spread. Although both times (went 2 Sundays in a row) I’ve had to wait in line, it moves quickly and service is friendly inside. My only complaint is that they’re not closer to me!

I’m not a bagel n00b. I’ve had fresh bagels from all the notable places in Montréal and New York, where I lived prior to moving to Philadelphia.
And I can say that these guys make the best bagels I’ve ever had. This is not an exaggeration. The combination of malty flavor, dense and chewy texture, and crispy crust beats any other bagel in North America, as far as I’m concerned.
They also have great ingredients for their sandwiches. I particularly like their BLT, which is made with really fresh ingredients and high quality bacon, and their lox sandwich, which uses a generous amount of their house-​made lox.
Lastly, they’re so friendly! These guys represent the very best of what local business can and ought to be.

The bagels are delicious! Crunchy on the outside, chewy, flavorful, and with the cream cheese, so perfect. The veggie sandwich on the salt bagel is an excellent lunch! Also, if they have babka, get the babka and be happy. Good work, bagel friends!

This place is new to the neighborhood, but my friend was enthusiastic so we decided to brave the frigid cold and get bagels. Apparently these bagels are philly style because instead of being boiled in water or milk, they’re boiled in yards beer.
They are certainly New York type bagels in size and they’re also harder than the average northern Virginia doughy bagel.
Even though temperatures were below 30 significantly, it was definitely worth braving the cold to get one of these. The only let down with this was the veggie cream cheese, which was good, but not the best I’ve had. The bagel however was so good that it still gets a five star.

Checked this place out for the first time this morning. Great fresh coffee and a wonderful everything bagel. There’s something about a bagel that’s been done the old fashion way of boiling. A place in State College called Irving’s does this and I’ve craving them since I’ve left. However, that craving is gone because these are fantastic. The only thing is I really wish they created breakfast sandwiches with them. I took the bagels home and made a bacon egg and cheese sandwich. If drinking the night before, this effort would be something I’d rather pay for.

I made it to the soft opening, there was a pretty long line. It moved pretty quickly. I ordered a poppy seed bagel, toasted with plain cream cheese, and a coffee for about $ 5. The bagel was great. It was nice and chewy. Also, both sides of the bagel were coated in poppy seeds, which I greatly appreciated. A bit on the small side, but once they open up the menu you’ll be able to make it a bit more filling with toppings.
This should be a great spot for bagels.