Finagle A Bagel

LOVED this bagel place. We were staying at the Marriott Copley and it was a close walk to this bagel shop. They were packed, but able to get our orders out fast. I was thoroughly entertained with the bagel cutting treadmill too. I got an Asiago bagel with plain cream cheese and my aunt got bagel with lox. We all enjoyed our food and were excited to return.

Maybe I have no business writing a review about a bagel spot in Boston, but as a native NYer, I have choice words. The bagels are chewy, the cream cheese taste just-off. It's not terrible. Maybe this is good for Boston, but I'm not impressed. They tried

This is my go-to place when I am in the Copley Square area and need a quick bite. Sorry to see the hours have been reduced so they close at 3pm!The bagels are fantastic, lots of varieties of bagels and toppings, not just cream cheese but sandwich type toppings/contents. I always go for the bagel and cream cheese: cinnamon raisin, onion and sesame are my favorite bagels, with olive-pimento cream cheese. For cream cheese addicts like me, you can request extra cream cheese (for a small charge I think).Service is great, and speedy for the most part, except when they have too few cashiers for the patrons waiting out the door to be served. That's why the 4 stars instead of five--this is very frustrating when one is in a hurry. The folks fulfilling the orders are organized and fast, so that's a plus.As noted in other reviews the upstairs seating provides a lovely view of Boylston street, a side of Trinity Church and the plaza in front of it (not so pleasant at the moment as there is major construction to upgrade the plaza, but it should return to fantastic once completed). The seating area is kept relatively clean as is the accompanying restroom.

This place was okay. I had a plain bagel with plain cream cheese and it was fine. I've had better. I've had worse. With so many things in the area, would be more likely to try something else next time.

I wanted a tasty bagel before my day of convention workshops and this spot delivered! (This was Friday morning approx 7am on Aug 25 during a summer downpour). No wait, the gentleman behind the counter rang me up and I went to wait at the other side of the counter for my order. Big selection of bagels displayed and on the menu. Also hot breakfast sandwiches available too. Upstairs seating area with fantastic view of Boston's Back Bay neighborhood while drying off and chowing down. Thanks Finagle! (Plus the name of this place was pretty stellar IMO.)

Sorry guys. The bagels were a little undercooked and doughy. Staff was great! we do not live in Boston, so we don't have an opportunity to see if maybe that was just a one day misfire.

Decent spot in back bay to grab a bagel and a coffee. Service was fast, bagels were good. Not much more to say.

Bagel me. Bagel now. Me a bagel needing a lot of now. I just got the most 'everything' everything bagel from here. I mean this beast was totally jam packed with seasoning on ALL sides. Bottom and top. I like mine double toasted to get that dark brown crunch, and plain cream cheese on the side. Really hits the spot

I've noticed Finagle A Bagel several times on Boylston & have just gotten around to trying this place. I had no idea Finagle was even a Boston chain!Overall, a very solid experience. I ordered an everything bagel sandwich with egg, cheese & ham. My boyfriend got an everything bagel, egg, bacon, cheese & avocado. They did forget to put the bacon on his sandwich, but they were kind and added it for us when I went back to the counter. For $22 bucks (& including two waters) it wasn't horrible! The taste was good, but nothing spectacular. I truly prefer a runny egg & that is why I wouldn't give a 4th star. Will be back!

The other day was an "any port in the storm day." I resorted to Finagle a Bagel, in lieu of fast food, next door. $14.00 for a sandwich and a beverage. Good Lord!Forget about having access to the bathroom if you arrive 15 minutes prior to the Closing Hour. You see, the manager said we're closing in a few minutes, "it's closed." Really? I'm not a fan of New York enterprises or New Yorkers, and certainly NOT the New York Yankees, but, I can't wait till H and H Bagels arrives in Boston, and, hopefully, around Copley Square, within eyesight of Finagle a Bagel. The Finagle a Bagel of today is unrecognizable from the shadows of Finagle a Bagel, 35 years ago.