Baba’s Bagel - Belle Mead NJ

The employees are usually very nice. No real issues there. Bagels are often dry, but when you happen to get a fresh one, they are delicious. My main issue is no decaf coffee. Came in 3 times last week asking. They just say that they have run out. Today, an older man came in asking for decaf, when he realized that they didn’t have any, he through his cup down and walked out. Not everyone coming in after 12 pm can drink caffeinated coffee.

I live so close to this location, they have wonderful bagels and the staff is great. My biggest issue is that my order is always wrong, I always have to return for it to be corrected. As someone who does not eat pork, I don’t know how they can be called Halal. I usually order beef bacon but what’s the point if cooked on the same grill. Stick to the bagels my non pork eating peeps!

Now let me explain my ratings and ill get to the categories of the stars. First we went in and the girl at the register was friendly and very accommodating. That part of the vist was great. Now ill explain the atmosphere of a 2. Besides the helpful counter girl was another woman who i felt was glaring at us the whole time and we felt uncomfortable. If this was just a misunderstanding I apologize for it. Now for the food, it was great. First we got some bagels to go, they were very interesting. I also got the last asiago cheese bagel and had the garden cream cheese , that was also delicious. We got an oreo, chocolate chip, (i think was the second it was next to the oreo,) and the new strawberry one. We didnt eat them yet but il say they look delicious and well made. Then we ordered a black and white cookie, not made there but delicious. Then we got a double chocolate fudge? (I think thats the name, it was all brown and very chocolatey.) For the finally we asked for the Tuscan turkey sandwich. Now this is where the 2 star rating comes in. The sandwich was just a turkey sandwich with lettuce, tomatoes, and onions, nothing else. It was just OK when I ate it. What i wanted was the tuskan turkey, which was roasted turkey, provolone, roasted red peppers and mayo. There was not even mayo on the sandwich. We asked for extra mayo and mustard on the sandwich and the side. We got the side ones though. On too of the thr muffin they gave us was a chocolate chip and not the double chocolate. Oh I forgot the sides for the sandwich we got was the macaroni salad which was great. The price was also good. The 2 comes from the disappointment of opening up something you were waiting for and getting something wrong and the atmosphere feeling from inside. I can get over the atmosphere as the food was great. I would go back, they just have to communicate better.

Visited this local family-owned bagel spot for lunch today. The employees were nice and had great recommendations. The portions were generous - I got two bagels: their French toast bagel with chocolate cream cheese and lox on their last garlic bagel. They also offer cream cheese tastings!
They have a big menu with lots of lunch options in addition to bagels. Will definitely return!

My husband went in to order a dozen bagels and try these for the first time. He was so impressed with the friendliness of this family owned business. He received a free cup of coffee and 2 extra bagels as a first time customer. The bagels were warm and delicious and bagel lovers in the area will be so happy!!! They also have Boars Head! The menu is extensive and they have a Mediterranean feel. Enjoy!