Bagel World — Restaurant in Manalapan Township

We are looking for a new bagel place after moving away from some really terrific bagels. Bagel World is currently the top contender.

We tend to like sweet bagels in the morning, so our half dozen bagels included a very flavorful blueberry bagel, and the best French Toast bagel we've ever had. The Super Cinnamon was very tasty, although it had raisins. We're not raisin fans. Yet even with the raisins, this bagel didn't last long. The chocolate bagel was meh. The salt bagel was very close to eating a soft pretzel - which is to say, yummy. The wheat bagel was basically a wheat bagel - didn't knock our socks off, but it did what it was supposed to do.

One thing that disappointed us was the fact that, despite having their own blends of several cream cheeses, they didn't have a house strawberry cream cheese; instead, they had Philadelphia brand, which was fine, but not outstanding. Also, the prices on the cream cheeses were about as much each as we paid for half a dozen bagels.

Still, we paid about a buck a bagel, which is quite reasonable. We haven't tried everything they make yet, but we will probably be back soon to sample more of...

Yes there are many other bagel places around our homes in Middlesex and Monmouth counties, Bagel World bests them. Why trust this oppinion.... Because I'm pickier and more discerning than 99% of the people in my family and very large circle of friends. So... The bagels are fabulous. To truly enjoy them the best possible way, just once try lunch or breakfast special - this is our favorite here: whole wheat everything (ET!) Bagel with baked salmon spread, fresh coleslaw, and the hazelnut coffee for less than $6. A yummy meal that is even good for you due to it's inclusion of complex carbs, proteins, some veggies. Just started drooling over the idea.... :-)... Actually had this for our family breakfast Today. A Sunday treat...

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