Buffalo & Bergen - Union Market

So many wonderful restaurants and people at Union Market! Buffalo & Bergen is not one of them. Saturday nite stopped in for a cocktail and Frankie was not busy, but super rude and not willing to wait on me -- did not have my glasses and my group was outside, but insisted I read the menu? Generally bar servers will run down the beers but not Frankie, I guess 6 is to many to say, and if one were blind? out-of-luck? --- he snapped at all that I requested. Waited over 20 minutes for service with no hello -- other customers were friendly and questioned his attitude and tone. Wonderful bars like Serenata, Last Call and Cotton&Reed for perfection in cocktails, service and atmosphere. 3 women beside me and 1 1/2 drinks prepared? Sad and pathetic -- trying to embarrass and shame a customer who asks fro recommendations? Makes no sense..Owner Gina, called me 2x and violated employment/labor laws by disclosing employees sexual orientation, religious preferences and number of years in service. Lack of professionalism coupled with articles such as: https://www.washingtonian.com/2016/04/11/what-happens-when-a-bartender-gives-up-drinking-for-two-years-gina-chersevani/Sometimes it is best to wait for New York to have bagels. Buffalo and Bergen a huge disappointment all around and management argumentative. Owner Gina thought a gift card would fix my experience, no thanks. Give your employees and yourself some training. Check out more articles on owner Gina's point of view ---- frightening! Can't imagine Ms. Gina's reply --- BULLY ---- BAD SERVICE. no excuses...#bekind

I was ripped off. I ordered my sandwich via the automated kiosk. I built it per instructions from my colleague. I get all the way back to the office and I had a bagel sandwich but I definitely ordered Marble rye bread. I also order pastrami and corned beef but I only received pastrami. Then the icing on the cake was that my order was $25.00 for one sandwich and albeit a sandwich that was TOTALLY WRONG. I was too pissed to drive back across town. This really embarrassed me and made me look like I'm incapable of following directions. I was order #298 on Sunday September 29th, 2024 at about 2pm or so. I waited more than thirty minutes for my sandwich. Buffalo Bergen you owe. You definitely have to make this right!

Popped in after a workout to see what breakfast options Union Market had. My first stop was Buffalo & Bergen where I was instantly pulled in because at the top of the menu I saw NY bagels. As a Jersey girl I was very intrigued because I have yet to find a good bagel in DC that reminds me of home. Richard and one of the other associates working there assured me that the bagels were good and known as the best in DC. They get their dough from NY and then bake them in house here. Since the bagel was only $2 I decided to go for it. I ordered an everything bagel to take home and add my own toppings to it. The bagel was nice and soft and warm. This will definitely be my go to spot for a bagel here in DC. And also this is a great spot to sit and get work done because they have an inviting diner-style countertop with plenty of space. ANDDDD the happy hour menu!! Some good deals that start at 3 pm, count me in. Thank you

I tried the "it's a banger" bagel sandwich and I must say which house smoked brisket, and honestly it was pretty good. I added pepper jack cheese and had it on a ciabatta bun and it was pretty fire. I love that there's a good bagel sandwich spot next to my apartment building since this is in Union Market! I will definitely be coming back again to try the other bagel sandwiches. It has a nice bar seating area and tables nearby.

The sandwich I had was SO good. I had classic avocado blt on my favorite bread; ciabatta! The mimosa was perfect! I had it topped with grand marnier.The vibe was ok, it was alot of movement behind where you sit since it's in Union Market so just be prepared for that. The service was ok. They weren't nice or mean, they were just doing their job. I'm definitely going back for a take out breakfast sandwiches.

So I have eaten here twice and each time loved, loved it... to the point I was craving, so gave it a go on ordering for delivery. It was still solidly good but I would say go and eat there for the big "wow" factor and enjoy in all its glory. Service is more functional than anything, but you will get your food and drink refills, just maybe won't make a new bff with any of the counter staff haha. It is a fast paced and small counter space for quick turnover so this makes sense. Not a place for a 2 hour brunch fest, but if you want a delicious bagel sandwich before roaming around the market.... Buffalo and Bergen has my vote!Photos are from the delivery and do think there is less meat and cheese than when at the location!

I stopped into Union market and got a breakfast sandwich from Buffalo Bergen. I love a good salt bagel on a sandwich. The Bees Knees was tasty. The lemonade was delicious and I liked that you could add flavor or even make it a sparkling drink.

They just don't miss with the food!! Came again and got the carnitas style bagel sammie for lunch and oh my gosh it was so good & spicy! Good sized, quick service from order taken and food coming out. Union market always has a good vibe to it. And $5 Narragansett can't beat that!

Really busy on a weekend late morning, so expectations were high. The counter service wasn't great -- they say they'll text you when it's ready but we only got our order because we asked when people who ordered after us were getting their food. The text came through extremely late like after we were done eating, lol.But the food was really good! My sausage egg and cheese was solid, but my girlfriend's turkey/bacon/pesto was the star. You can see in the image how much bigger and better hers looks. Food was pretty great but I do expect slightly better bagels from a place with "Buffalo" in the name that claims NY. Prices were pretty fair too.

Breakfast bagel sandwich was great, but $3.50 for one and a half thin slices of brisket was insane. It also needed a sauce of some sort. The eggs are not salted and peppered, but you can add it when you order from the kiosk. The brisket needed a rub or something to give it flavor other than meat. Kiosk is slow because there's no posted menu so you have to scroll the kiosk meaning others behind you who may know what they want aren't able to order til you finish. Service was decently fast. Staff was neither friendly nor unfriendly.