Tali's Bagels & Schmear

Tali's bagel is the greatest comfort food in all of Kailua! The Israeli coffee is to die for and the bagels are so fresh. I bring visitors here every time family or friends come to town. Highly recommend!

Woke up hungover this morning absolutely needing a bagel. Unfortunately every time I go out to get a bagel it's always just meh and not what I dreamt of. But this place most bombastically made my dreams come true. These bagels were not only lifesaving but so delicious, crispy, chewy and seasoned. The Bacon egg and cheese was perfectly warm, bacon crispy, juicy, bacony. The egg wasn't skimped on and had the perfect amount of melted cheese on it. The plain o'l schmear of cream cheese on the everything bagel was also delicious and they used a very generous amount of cream cheese. The coffee was like a slushy and had its own unique roast and flavor profile. It didn't taste burnt and it was pretty sweet. I'm not a coffee drinker but I almost ordered one for myself but my husband kindly shared his with me. The service was fairly quick and it was a cute little shop inside a shopping center with very warm lighting and fresh air. This was peak bagel experience.

If you're in Ward, like I was shopping at Nordstrom Rack, you should head over to Tali's. They are across the street, in Ward Center. You will have to walk to the interior, and you'll find it near the chocolate shop and the golf shop. I've been once before and had the bagel flight, which was pretty good. Yesterday, my husband and I went to try the BEC and their frozen cold brew. The cold brew is amazing - sweet with a nice spice from the tahini. The BEC was pretty good, I should have grabbed the ketchup packets because without sauce it is a little dry. I had mine with the everything bagel which is so delicious and nicely salted. The service was fast and they were nice enough. I noticed the man working there was very friendly with regulars and both and he the woman were very good about expressing paining the products to customers. Overall, would recommend 100% for the cold brew and try the bagel flight.

Lunch in Kaka'ako, Honolulu, Hawaii...Tali's Bagels & Schmear used to be a food truck. I read great reviews by Irene, Lyla, Kira, Adrienne, and Brennan.I figured out that they now have a Brick and Mortar at Ward Centre, next to Fat Cheeks. I went once and the line was majorly long. I don't know if it's because it was a weekend or a popular time. I just knew that I had to return one day...Ward Centre has free covered parking! I walked through the air-conditioned hallway, past a few shops until I found Tali's Bagels & Schmear.Angie (the gal at the counter) was so helpful and patient. She made great suggestions! There are so many choices - she made my decision-making process flow smoothly with her friendly demeanor! Later, I received my order in a brown package... with Hello Kitty drawn on it!!! So cute!!! Thank you!!!I chose a flight which comes with three schmears. I got the Everything (vegan), Lemon Dill, and Lomi Lox. My favorite was Lomi Lox because it had the best flavor and texture. The mini Bagels, even though they were toasted, were on the chewy side. I wish they were a bit cruncher, but overall, they were good! I was full!Tali's Bagels & Schmear has a shared dining-in area, but it was too chilly for me. I found a table outside - between the parking structure and the escalator. There was natural lighting and a slight breeze with fresh air! Ahhh!

Greatest bagels in town.Nice folks, great service and tasty bagel sandwich options. Try to get there as early as possible as good things typically don't last. Pro tip- order the day before to guarantee your bagel fix!

Ever since the retirement of "This Is It" and the exit of "Lox of Bagels" from the Kaka'ako area, the neighborhood has been severely missing bagel presence!Enter Tali's Bagels with a big cheer! Here its all about the bialys, bagels, and schmears. And they do schmear things right here!Because of the high carb count in bagels, I don't happen here often. When I do tho, I know I can look forward a wonderful treat, one forth or one eighth a sandwich at a time. Not into sweets. Opting for one of their savory selections. Favorite being the OG NYC bagel. Do love that smoked salmon! The breakfast BEC (bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich is a clear winner also).Tali's Bagels, welcome to the neighborhood.

Great place to get my bagels with cream cheese. They also have bagel sandwiches and they serve coffee.

Perfectly crisp outside w a chewy interior! It was a carb day and all I could think about was trying this place out after seeing a post on IG! This is the best bagel I have ever had. Chose the onion w cream cheese....brah, they pack it to dah max! It was a vacay day for me and the hubs so we went at 11:30, they only open til 2:00 so you need to go early as they sell out. Top from the crew, try the Israeli coffee...unique and delish!!!

Tali's Bagels in Kailua has great flavors and a cozy atmosphere, but my kids find the bagels a bit tough to eat. Still, I love the taste and will keep coming back!

Great service great food!!! You can definitely tell the bagels are made fresh! Can't wait to go back