Garden State Bagels

As someone who’s grown up in New Jersey, I can safely say that these bagels aren’t anywhere near representative of their pricing or what they’re trying to emulate. Essentially what you get when you come here are a rude and snappy staff that aren’t in the least bit welcoming. Overpriced bagels, sandwiches, 10 dollars for a McDonald’s quality egg and cheese, and an additional fee to have your bagel cut? Oh, and never mind the fact that they close ridiculously early and the hours you find on google are inaccurate as to when the store is actually open/closed. Back in the day when we were kids and got out of school at 3pm, we would go to our local bagel pantry where it was stocked with fresh food, friendly staff, and prices that reflected what you actually got, with no additional fees to cut a bagel. This place really needs to get off it’s high horse. I assure you it’s nothing like bagel pantries you’ll find on the east coast anyways.

First and last time coming here. Came around 10 am on a Sunday and they had 5 bagels to choose from.... not 5 different types, literally 5 available and none coming out any time soon. For over $2 a bagel in the center of Carlsbad Village, I would imagine they'd have more than 5 available, and want to serve the community. Maybe they saw they they broke even for the day and couldn't care less to make more. Not coming back. The bagel tasted like any other grocery store bagel. 🤷🏼‍♂️ I guess I learned the hard way... One star at best, mainly because they couldn't even fulfill a half dozen order.... Don't bother, save your time.

I decided to surprise the crew at work with bagels. I live in Carslbad and am from NJ. I was excited to give them a try. I dont' know ir it was a bad day - but these were not fresh bagels. A couple of them were downright stale. When I unpacked them at work they were cold, not room temperature, to the touch so they had clearly been in a refrigerator. With so many breakfast options available, I will not be going back.