Kismet Bagels Luncheonette

Second time coming. Ordered online on a Sunday at 7am and was in top 5 new orders. I went Bakers dozen on a variety including everything, sea salt rosemary (incredible), plain, sesame and cinnamon raisin. These are really good. I hear comparisons on bagels often. All I know is these are the best near where I live, the only comparison I can use!

This is a great addition to the area! Living in the Roxborough / Manayunk area there are very few bagel places that aren't chains. First experience; my company picked up bagels. The bagels are awesome! The everything bagels have seasoning on both sides!! Second time I stopped in around lunch and got a bacon egg & cheese. Again the bagel was great but the bagel was lacking substance. The egg and bacon to bagel ratio wasn't great. In my option there should be more than 2 slices of bacon on a sandwich for $10. The luncheonette is cute. There are only a few indoor seats but ample outdoor seating! I'd definitely go back and try another sandwich and would always rather support smaller business than chains.

I had heard a good deal about Kismet's Luncheonette, and had watched them convert the longtime Gin Za Japanese Restaurant space, making it their own. After the excitement of opening passed, I decided to stop in one day while running errands. I came in during the 'in between' time for breakfast and lunch, so it was not nearly as crowded, which is fine by me. The space is beautifully changed into a 1960s/70s feel restaurant, with bright clean lines, a dining counter and some tables in a 'dining area'. They've added windows too. The whole effect is of a retro space with tons of light. This is a quick-serve place. There is no table service. I looked over their menu above the order counter, choosing a chicken salad sandwich and an order of a 1/2 dozen bagels. As it was past the morning rush there were some bagel varieties sold out, however two of my three favorites were not, so yay! The staff were friendly and efficient. I waited only about 10 minutes for my sandwich. As I was running errands, I took my lunch with me. The chicken salad was good, lots of chicken in the salad, and the bread was soft. I felt it was a wee bit bland, nothing that s & p could not handle though. The bagels were ... interesting. This is the first time I've seen bagels with seed topping all over the roll - top, bottom, sides - and quite densely. These are definitely NY style - smaller, denser, chewier than what passes for a bagel elsewhere. I thought they were good, though not quite good enough to buy from them vs. my favorite bagel place on City Ave. I found the complete coating of seeds to be...messy. Parking was easy, they have a private lot and good access to Montgomery Avenue. They had a small part of the lot blocked off for outdoor dining, and since my visit I believe they've added late afternoon/early evening soft serve ice cream to their offerings. I would visit again, more for the sandwiches than the bagels. They're a welcome addition to our local dining scene.

Finally a bagel spot in Pennsylvania that GETS IT!!!! Kismet earned the New Yorker stamp of approval from my boyfriend and I after we stopped in yesterday for breakfast. On a Saturday morning they were busy but had the line moving quickly, and surprisingly had a lot of seating available. We both got BEC's, and they were outstanding, honestly better than those of some places I've been to in Manhattan. The bagels (sesame and egg) were chewy but not too bready/crumbly, and the bacon egg and cheese were well proportioned and yummy. Our coffees were also piping hot and fresh, didn't even need sugar they were so good. The place has a really nice and bright interior, with insanely clever marketing of their bagels. Next time I'm back for a bagel, I'll definitely pick up one of the cute little stickers by the cash register! Overall, we love kismet bagels, and will certainly return to try more of their offerings!

I absolutely love this place! The bagels are always fresh. The staff is super friendly, even while being crazy busy. The Luncheonette location is smaller and cozy. My go-to order is The Veg on a Rosemary sea salt bagel. Sadly, they were sold out of rosemary sea salt today, so I got it on a sesame. I also subbed the veggie cream cheese for the garlic one. It was delicious. Their coffee is also tasty. My Friend got the BEC on an everything bagel and really enjoyed it. The everything bagel does have a TON of everything seasoning on it. We decided to splurge and try the homemade strawberry rhubarb donut, which was YUMMY. Lots of jam on the inside and very soft and pillowy dough. We will definitely keep coming back to Kismet!

Kismet bagels is a very cute bagel spot that recently opened up a location in Penn Valley. After hearing rave reviews about their other locations, I decided to check it out. This location is much larger than the other locations with both counter and table seating. A bagel with spread will run you about $5 while a bagel sandwich is around $10. They have a ton of very unique spread options and I went for a rosemary sea salt bagel with garlic and herb cream cheese. The bagel was just a tad bit too salty with the flavored cream cheese, but the cream cheese was to die for. It made the bagel taste like literal garlic bread. I'm definitely returning for bagels (and buying a tub of the garlic and herb cream cheese for home!). Super excited to try the other offerings!

The Fish from Kismet had me thinking I'd freaking died and gone to heaven! The everything bagel was fresh baked and toasted, the drip coffee flavorful and full, the staff friendly and eager to share their faves, and the storefront was tiny but clean and well-stocked. Thought I'd get arrested for indecently moaning in the park while eating it!!!

So excited for the opening of Kismet Bagels on the mainline! Visited for breakfast and practically ordered almost their entire menu. Everything sounded so tasty, it was honestly hard to pick a select few!Be prepared to queue in a longer line for ordering but the line moves surprisingly quick, so don't be intimidated upon entry. Parking lot out front is on the smaller side, but there's generally lots of parking options up and down the main street/side streets, if needed.Recommendations: - Sausage, Egg and Cooper on an Everything Bagel - The Fish - A definite favorite (Pastrami Lox, CC, Tomato, Dill, Onions + Pickles)- The Spicy - A messy bite with a small kick, yum. (Eggs, Thick Sliced Bacon, Spicy CC + Pickled Jalapeños) - Vanilla creme filled brioche donutBagels are super tasty and a balanced mix of crunchy + chewy. Definitely adding Kismet to our breakfast rotation. Oh! I almost forgot to mention - don't forget to checkout Kismet's cute swag! The luncheonette sells mugs, t-shirts, hats, bags, varied bagel seasonings, delicious Philly pickles + even coffee! Stop in and check it out - promise you won't be disappointed!

Cute luncheonette, crowded on a Saturday morning but was still able to find a table! Highlight was their zhug sauce!

Fabulous. Highest possible recommendation. I had been to the Fishtown shop before, and enjoyed the amazing homemade bagels when they were available at other places. We love Jacob and Alexandra, and have been fans since they were selling at a table outside Tired Hands in Ardmore during the thick of the pandemic. This new spot is a gem. Packed but well worth the wait. Bagels are second to none. The B-E-C was great, and I loved the chicken salad as well. We will be back, because Kismet is the best!