Brick Street Bagels

"One of the best bagel shops in Boston at the moment. The hype around this Boston bagel shop had my expectations high. About a month ago, I decided to try their bagels with a pre-scheduled Saturday pickup. Even though everyone had a secured order, the line for pickup started forming an hour before opening. To pass the time, I grabbed a coffee from South End Buttery and sat on their patio. The perk of being the first in line was that I was able to enjoy fresh hot bagels almost straight from the oven. Both the Cheddar and Sesame bagels had an impeccably pillowy texture with just the right amount of chewiness. The Cheddar bagel, covered in crispy baked cheddar, was one of the most intriguing bagels I've ever had. It was slightly greasy, so it was better enjoyed on its own rather than with cream cheese. The Lox cream cheese I got on the side was light, creamy, and had just the right amount of lox flavor, making it a perfect dip for the sesame bagel. On my second visit, I did a Wednesday morning pickup and found virtually no wait. This time, I tried the Rosemary Salt and Everything bagels. Both were slightly denser, with fewer air pockets than the ones I had a month ago. Given that these bagels are baked in small batches, the quality seemed to vary depending on the day. Despite the slight difference in texture, both bagels were generously covered in their respective seasonings and were good on their own. I also tried the bacon and scallion cream cheese this time, and the large chunks of bacon made it extra enjoyable. There's no doubt these are high-quality bagels. However, the $7 price tag for two bagels feels a tad steep, and the cumbersome ordering and pickup process makes it challenging to consider this a regular spot. Also, having the option to buy a single bagel instead of two would be much more convenient."

"The bagels are very good here! I’m from New Jersey and was pleasantly surprised. Hopefully it gets easier to get bagels here in the future- not a huge fan of having to pre-order and wait on a like but would definitely recommend doing this at least once."

"I have waited in line for preordered bagels in the rain, in 10 degrees and in super nice weather - these bagels are worth it all!!! The best part of the week is Tuesday around 6 or Thursday at 4 to see if you are able to secure a bagel for the week or the weekend, I have flown these bagels home for my family to try them too. They are always warm, pairing with the cream cheese is always the best & the people serving them are always the kindest!"

"The best bagels in Boston… dare I say the best bagels anywhere (nyc please don’t come for me). The staff is always friendly and they are efficient! There’s quite the line, which is a testament to the bagels themselves, but it does move quickly. These bagels are the highlight of my week."

"It is so worth it! By far the best bagels I have had in Boston, and while you may not be able to get them every single week, that’s what makes them so special!! They are delicious and the line moves quick, and everyone is so kind and friendly. My favorite part of my week. I can’t wait to see what they grow into."