Slice & Schmear

I was lucky that when I arrived there there were some jalapeño bagels left because a couple of minutes later they were gone. Actually I wanted cheddar jalapeño bagels but I had to wait 15 more minutes because they weren't ready. Mind you that I went there around 9 so I had the expectation that all of the bagels were ready.The lox sandwich is delicious. Generous amount of lox topped with thinly sliced red onion. I also bought sesame and everything bagel. The everything bagel was still warm. Both have nice crusts and the inside is light like regular bread so it's not dense like the ones in the supermarket. They were pretty busy that day. My sandwich was ready in 15 minutes. There was a guy with big orders, two bags of sandwiches.

The guy who used to run the bagel spot on this corner had some pretty terrible poems that made the bagels taste better. But this place is legit.

We loved Korshack Bagels, so we decided to give this place a try under the new ownership. Please be aware that most of the reviews here are for Korshack bagels. Unfortunately, the bagels from the new ownership were quite mediocre. We ordered an everything bagel with scallion cream cheese and a plain bagel with butter. Instead of spreading the butter, as is typical at most bagel shops, they simply cut it into small cubes and placed it on top of the bagel. Very was disappointed considering the price we paid.

The people were very nice. Had a few of their bagels and each one had a very rubbery exterior. Pretty difficult to bite through, and by the time I got done chewing through the outside of it, however soft it was on the inside didn't matter. REALLY expensive for what it is overall, and more than likely won't find myself there again. Wasn't able to finish my bagel because my jaws got tired.

Best bagel I've had in Philly with great customer service!! Very generous portions on both cream cheese and butter and the seasoning was a nice touch!