Bagel Tyme

I’ve been a customer of Bagel Tyme since it first opened — which I was in middle school — wow that makes me feel old. Obviously, my tastebuds have changed and I have tried almost everything on their menu; nothing that I have tried has ever left me disappointed. If you’re in a hurry, call in your order so that when you get there it is ready. This is crucial if you go in on a weekend between 9 a.m. — 12 p.m. since that seems to be their busiest time. I have even called it in and ate it there. Though prices have gone up since they first opened (but haven’t prices gone up everywhere???) it is still a treat to get when I come to Merced. Not sure what to order? I’m more of a savory bagel gal and their Pesto Parmesan, Bialy, Jalapeño, Loaded and Everything bagels are amazing. The Chive and Garlic and Herb cream cheese are a must try; you’ll never taste better quality anywhere for these two flavors. For the sweet tooth’s, a lot of people rant and rave over the Cinnamon Sugar bagels.
My go to orders (for newbies or those looking for new orders):
Breakfast sandwich on Bialy, Pesto Parmesan or Everything — Toasted — with Egg, Ham and a slice of Tomato — Lite Cream Cheese or Chive Cream Cheese on the side (KILLER!)
Loaded bagel — Toasted — with Jalapeño and Cheddar Cream Cheese
I’m not a coffee person, but they offer a wide arrange of beverages besides their $ 1 coffee. I usually get a medium size hot tea (its EXTREMELY hot) and they have a wide variety of flavors in stock. They also make lattes and smoothies plus they always have OJ and all the milk flavors available for purchase too.
They also have lunch specials, but I haven’t ordered a bagel sandwich from them in years. However, I use to always get turkey or ham sandwiches. You get the option of lettuce, tomato and onion on them and I always got a side of cream cheese with my order (I really love cream cheese). Friends of mine have tried their tuna and chicken salad and said they were good.
If you don’t live in Merced, smartest thing to do when you visit is order a bakers dozen and when you get home, cut them in half and store them in the freezer. Then you can enjoy Bagel Tyme bagels when ever you please!
All in all, this is a one stop shop for breakfast and lunch if you’re a bagel fanatic (like me)!

I love love love Bagel Tyme. I’ve never been disappointed with any bagel I’ve gotten. All are delicious… especially Cinnamon Sugar with Honey Walnut Cream Cheese or Nutella! I’m not sure how anyone has a bad experience here– bagels are always good and friendly staff. One of our favorite weekend breakfast spots for sure!

Bagels are my guilty pleasure. I have tried bagels from many places and Bagel Tyme by far has the best bagels EVER!!! I have to visit Bagel Tyme every time I’m in Merced. The loaded bagel, toasted with garlic and herb cream cheese is amazing. I’m always sad when I only have 1 bite left. :) Yes, sometimes it takes a while to get your bagel (I mean it’s the only bagel shop in Merced… so…)but it’s worth the wait…& if you don’t want to wait… you can call your order in. Support your local Mom & Pop shops!

So we are visiting family in Merced we Unilocaled bagel time. First our bagels were very hard even though we got them toasted. The coffee was horrible it tasted like water not even a hint of coffee. Staff was nice. Won’t be back.

Normally I like Bagel Tyme however, when we came in today, I guess we came in at an inconvenient time for them cause they gave us a rolling eye look and said «REALLY!?!» like we bugged them that we had came in. Last time I eat here