Goombas New York Coffee and Bagels — Restaurant in Branson

This was an experience from the moment I walked in the door and I met Bill, the owner. He is a definite entertainer and he kind of reminds me a bit of an Elvis crony, which reminds me of my dad. Whoever decorated his shop, which I believe he said with him, did an amazing job! Be prepared for a story because he sure does like to tell them! He drives a fancy little yellow sports car that he parks right out the front as well. I told him I like lox on my bagel, and he said he didn't like that so he didn't carry it. I told him to make me whatever it was that he liked and surprised me and he did and it was delicious. I still don't know what I had although I do know that my husband had the chicken salad and he kept raving about it. He told me he learned how to make his coffee on the internet but it tasted really really good so it was like he's been a barista all his life. His full-time profession is a construction contractor but I really feel like he needs to just open up the series of Goomba shops everywhere. It's niche and trendy and wonderful. Thanks for...

Obscenely expensive, yet pathetically tasteless. Need I say more? $9 for a stale bagel with a little bit of deli ham and cheese. The bagel may have been fresh when it started its journey, in NYC, but it wasn’t when it got to my plate. The owner is friendly and personable, but if I go to someplace to eat, I want decent food. Perhaps the coffee is really good, we didn’t have any so I don’t know, and I have no idea if it’s as ridiculously priced as the bagels. The place is very small, and there are a few seats inside, but most of the seating is outside so eating there is weather dependent. Would we go back? If I got a coupon to eat there for free, I would give it away and tell the person that if they go they should not order a bagel. Am I jaded? Yes! Because I've had delicious fresh bagels filled with meat (Canadian Bacon or Taylor Ham/Pork Roll), egg and cheese for around 5 or 6 dollars. What I got at Goombas was not fresh, delicious, or full of tasty...

OMG - awesomeness and where do I start? 1). The coffee is amazing, the beans are roasted of not on the spot ate roasted in less than a week. The coffee was very smooth and very low acidity with hints or earth notes and berries. 2). The bagel is 100% authentic New York style meaning they are much larger than a traditional bagel and have more freshness and chewier even when lightly toasted. 3). The blueberry muffin was fresh (same day or less than 24 hours old), it was big and loaded with blueberries. It was moist and springy with massive flavor. 4). Cost for the coffee, bagel, muffin and 20% tip was $14. 5). Staff is great, friendly and very welcoming. 6). Not only will I be back, but this will be my new place for my morning fix of Joe. 7). Located 3 minutes from...