Bagel Pantry - Metuchen

Update 7/8/23They opened back up after several months (yrs? of being closed. Busy, small parking lot as always on a busy Rt 27 road.Ordered my usual pork roll (Taylor ham , egg, cheese $7. The bagel is still good has the tough crust on the outside, probably one of the best bagels in Middlesex County, however the sandwich is just ok. It was a single fried egg, with 2 thin slices of pork roll and barely any cheese. I felt like I was eating a plain bagel.Maybe just order your bagels to go and make your sandwiches at home yourself if you can.Lines can be long but they move. The person that takes your order is the same person who makes the sandwich, which keeps it organized and minimizes incorrect orders. So it's a hit or miss if you have someone who is hygienically conscious or not. I've been coming to this bagel place for many years. Always very busy. They closed for some time but looks like they are open again. Parking lot is small and gets very busy.Gloves should be used when making the sandwiches and not reused when handling money or cleaning/sweeping.Bagels are good especially when you get them fresh however the pork roll sandwiches come out very greasy and dark as if the grill hasn't been cleaned. Quality has been going down as they get more popular.

This place has very high ratings for a reason, bagels were super soft and fresh. Many varieties of cream cheese and bagels.Parking is kinda limited in peak times but there is a big parking lot next to the shop. Good amount of indoor and outdoor seating available. Crew is super fast and helpful.There's also grab and go premade dessert and drinks. Bagel CC taste was just up to the point, no complaints. Vibe was chill and relaxing, good place to start the day. Tried:Walnut cc with sesame bagel(5 starts if you like sweet bagel cc)Would definitely visit again to try other CC flavors.

Always enjoy the bagels here. The flavors and textures are perfect and the service is quick and friendly. This is a quintessential Jersey bagel place, one I would be happy to go to daily if I could.

I came in after working night shift. Convenient location off rt 27 with a parking lot on the side. I wanted a everything bagel with cream cheese and slices of lox. Indoor and outdoor table seating. 9.5/10

This place is new to me seems like it's always busy the two times I've been there so far. This place was introduced to me by a family member who was raving about it. I do see why my family member is ecstatic about it. He said it reminds him of home back in New York. Bagels are fresh and decadent. Only thing is needs to be bigger inside for more space. Other than that I agree with the food experience it's delicious. Bring the family with you if you stop in.cooked to order . Love the way they make there coffee as well. We'll put together.