Bagel Oasis — Restaurant in Seattle

It was just okay. The cashier was friendly enough but spoke very quietly and was hard to hear, but they gave no fuss when I asked for something slightly different than how it’s presented on the menu. The menu is too large, and very hard to read even standing right at the counter. They would benefit by cutting down the amount of items and designing a more cohesive menu board.

The bagels were very tough and chewy. They skimp on the amount of lox they put on the bagel by a lot, it’s basically one tiny thin piece. The egg bagel tasted like the eggs and sausage had been sitting around for awhile even though we had ordered inside.

Coffee was very underwhelming. Weak shots from what taste like burnt beans and they didn’t even mix our chocolate into the drink it just sat in a puddle on the bottom of our cups.

The rest of the staff all had a very permanent scowl on their face. I understand that not everyday at work will have you grinning and skipping around, but the dead-eyed bored teenager vibe is a huge turn off. I find this attitude is usually a result of poor management or owners that are overbearing. Treat your staff better- they seem miserable. One of the workers also looked very unhygienic but luckily he did not handle my food. The cashier was the friendliest one there.

Overall it was fine, but I don’t think I would pay $30 for two bagels and two coffees from here again. They need to tighten up their ship...

Bagels. I mean, bagels... NOT the dreaded: BREAD DOUGHNUT. The real thing... Boiled for a durable outside, still bready and chewy inside. Something magical about them still warm from the oven I have never been able to replicate. My review is only about the bagels. Best plain bagels in Seattle IMHO. Pumpernickle and sourdough also rock. One of the best blueberry anywhere, though they may have recently changed flour, and they don't toast as delicately as they did in 2023, not sure why. For months of storage, I split them for the toaster, and freeze them as 3-packs in quart Zip-loc bags, stacked. If you don't split them first, the out/insides shrink differently, and you get ugly gaps.

The place is set w/ built in 4-8 tops, but in my limited experience, driving from West5, never crowded. I am sure they have a busy time, I've just never been bothered by it. Often staffed with young folks, always pleasant so far in my experience.

Closing time is as rush hour starts. Parking is sparse at times, plentiful other times, the same with traffic. Crossing the street is doable, but requires patience. There are lights over a block away, but little cross traffic in this neighborhood. Side street parking is dodgy w/ all the residences nearby. I have not made use of the kitchen or schmear case much, but they did a fine job every time I did in the past. No punch cards any more, they use another method...

Most recent confirmation: a single bagel is now just shy of $10. The highest in all of seattle! What a joke.

This place is crap. The girl helping me literally wandered away. The old man who was supposed to finish my order basically said it wasn’t his job. My bagel has been sitting in the toaster for four minutes...

There are six employees standing around chatting about boys and not a single wiped down table. This is gross. The owner spends so much time on social media and responding to reviews instead of getting it together and working. Such a waste.

UPDATE: welcome to 2020. It’s been a while but I decided to give this place another shot... regret. A tide of regret is coming over me. Four staff members milling about doing nothing which makes sense because my SINGLE BAGEL COST FIVE DOLLARS!!!!!! I mean what the actual hell. Five dollars for one bagel??!!? You’re insane.

UPDATE: The price is now $6 for a single bagel. What the heck. Yes inflation but how is this more than a lunch??

UPDATE: confirmed!!!! Saw a receipt from a friend. Bagel and cream cheese is now $7.50. That’s $3.25 for cream cheese. That’s the price of a tub of cream cheese for just a quick spread on a bagel. Luckily, there are so many better places nearby. Send this one packing. Vile. Oh and the cream cheese, pictures from everyone confirm - there’s...