Michael’s Bagels

Used to love this place which is very very sad! Since the new ownership has taken over the quality of products and service has been drastically reduced. The person answering the phone is extremely rude and we have had plenty of mistakes with our orders. They also lie about the capabilities of delivery telling us one day it’s 8 o’clock another da it’s 9 o’clock and then after waiting that time saying that they’re not doing delivery at all that day. Will not be going back anymore!

Good coffee. Horrible food. The bagel was fresh. I ordered an egg and cheese on a low carb bagel. There was like one egg and cheese was not even melted. Wouldn’t come back here.

This is how I rate it with one star. This place use to be better not anymore. This is got to be so annoying when you order a sandwich and you tell them clear and distinctly that you want it with whole wheat toast or grain bread, but instead they keep giving you a bagel. So annoying please get this right going forward it is not that hard. I agree with everybody it is a little bit pricy to not get your order right over and over again!

I do have to say this place has very good food. Unfortunately the service is HORRENDOUS! If you like to be treated like a worthless piece of crap order from this place. My company and I order every single day, which is always a big order and We are treated like crap! We have complained to the owner multiple times & are always talked down to by him. I’ve worked in the food industry before and we have never treated customers like how we are treated. I am surprised they are still in business. We will no longer be ordering from them. Enough is enough. LEARN TO HAVE RESPECT FOR YOUR CUSTOMERS, THEY ARE THE PEOPLE WHO GIVE YOU YOUR BUSINESS.

Such a shame to have a potentially good bagel/​restaurant store in a small town be so bad. I have lived here when they were first Ronnie’s and then were bought by Micheal’s. Although the owners were new the quality stayed the same. Micheal was friendly and community oriented. He never turned away a request for a donation for our school scholarship or for any other town fundraiser. If you called for a bagel platter in the morning it was ready that afternoon. HOWEVER… these new owners need a lesson in community manners. As a member of one of the larger clubs in town that funds a lot of scholarships and do a tremendous amount of community service, I approached this establishment at least 6 times for a small donation. On every occasion I was told the manager had left for the day when I clearly saw him hiding in the back. REALLY… for 1 dozen bagels. Every time I went in I also ordered something and it was usually the same thing but I always managed to pay a different price. But the topper was when my sister called for a dozen and half of bagel plated with cream cheese/​butter/​jelly for a sick relative. She called earlier in the day and asked to pick it up that after noon. She was told they were way too busy and that there was no way they could possibly do it for her. They also yelled at her and told her to call 2 days earlier next time… like there will be a next time!

First off, this place is called Sunrise Bagel Café. Not sure how long it’s been called that but that’s the name on the outside of the place.
Came here randomly a while ago and was pleasantly surprise and came back this morning with a friend for your obligatory Sat. morning bacon, egg and cheese after a night of drinking. Was not let down at all on my second visit. The bagel selection is awesome! The had one of my favorites, a sunflower seed bagel, and had plenty of their selection in a whole wheat alternative which is nice to see.
Bagels were fresh, plump, and not too doughy. Our bacon, egg and cheeses came out in probably a record time for me. Literally waited maybe 3 min and they were still awesome. I get a little skeptical when food comes out that quick but it was spot on. Had an iced coffee that was pretty regular, nothing to wow me about this but then again it was just a regular iced coffee.
First time I was here I ended up being a fat kid and getting a gigantic piece of the chocolate crumb cake, which was fucking awesome by the way. This place is directly across the street from Cool Beans, never been there before but since it still seems to open, which was a surprise to me, if you like their coffee might be worth it to go there for some fresh brewed beans. Might add an extra 30 seconds to you day but might be worth it, again have never been there before.
The inside is nice, they have a huge selection of salads and drink and the sandwiches seem pretty awesome too but have only had your standard BE&C from here. I don’t live close to here but next time I’m in the area I will def. make an effort to come here, especially if I am out of cash since they take cards (huge plus in my book considering it’s 2015).

Ordered breakfast from Michaels for the first time today, as i was running a little late to work and this breakfast deli seem to be one of the few in the area to deliver with a delivery charge. As an office order there is always a little bit of everything from breakfast sandwiches, home fries and coffee. I’d have to say the food was a little pricier then other bagel stores and the food wasn’t anything to rave about. However I rated this place with three stars because the delivery was pretty fast and the order was correct which is rare when ordering so many different things. May order from them again because of convenience alone.

It never fails, every single time I go here there are 9 people behind the counter and they are slooooower than you know what. Last time I clocked it, I waited 10 minutes before someone even took my order. Then there is the whole paying situation… the person who takes your order is not the one ringing you up which makes for hella confusion when you check out, having to repeat your order to the cashier. So unbelievably unorganized and to boot they gave me an overcooked bagel the last time I was there. Will think twice before ever going here again.

Decent bagels, nothing special. The place is gorgeous and the selection huge, but they tried to charge me about 5 five times in the few minutes I waited for my sandwich to be prepared. Very disorganized and annoying — and when I told them I was already charged the last few times, i got pissed off looks from the staff. Slightly pricey too. I may give them another shot sometime since they’re super convenient, but my expectations will be lower.

Stopped in early (just before 6am) on July 4 to grab bagels and ice coffee for a drive to Montréal. Bagels were delicious (mine w/​light scallion cream cheese and my partner’s with egg whites and spinach) and service was pleasant. Great local bagel shop!

Why does it smell so bad in this place? They must never clean the hoods, its a dirty greasy smell. This was a nice place when it opened years ago.

Good food, nice selection of sandwiches. They carry Boylan soda which is a big plus. Pretty good service.

Michaels is aweful! The place is always dirty, food is mediocre and very pricey for what it is, and they very often mess up on your order. I have wanted to like this place since I live in town. The latest and Last incident was when they left out my order of smoked salmon and then refused to reimburse or give me the salmon when I returned – the same day! They have screwed up my order on many occasions – the wrong sandwich, etc. Go to the bagel store on Midland Ave. in River Edge: clean, good food, good service. Michael’s sucks!

Good bagels and nice variety of cream cheeses. Nice on the inside and very friendly people. Only downside is it’s a bit more pricey than other places.

I would like to state that Michael’s Bagel Café has been bought out and the new owner just fired me after 2 years of service for not taking my personal car out on a delivery in the snowstorm. I pay the car payment and insurance on my vehicle and was not hired as a delivery person therefore should not have to follow these crazy rules. Let it be said that I will miss each and every customer that I have met there and Michael. It is unfortunate to see him destroy the place Michael built. Besides the prices went up insanely a Bacon egg and cheese and medium coffee used to be 480 and is now 705 almost doubled. Think twice before going there

Man this place really sucks the big one. Delivery is the longest in recorded history. (Not free either) they messed up our order gave us 3 of the worst protein shakes I’ve ever tasted. Like sticking a straw into a bottle of powder. Eggs are eggs, they weren’t bad except for being covered in their own steam sweat from the plastic containers. This was probably $ 40 down the drain.
Today we spent $ 22 on the worst eggplant parm on the oldest roll, nasty old Cobb salad that had slimy meats and lettuce that tasted like plastic and an ok chicken sandwich. The place closes at 5 & at 4:30 everyone had an attitude about helping a customer and the slicers were off. I didn’t know you shut down 30 minutes before close, I always thought it was after you close that you clean.
Luckily they must be in such a position to not need a customer because they just lost two. Three strikes and you’re out. But this is NJ so any bagel or pizza place stays in business longer than they should. It’s unfortunate this place sucks so hard because it’s super convenient.

I had sesame with butter @$ 1.26, my usual. Not best bagel but good. Friendly staff and comfortable store interior. I recommend for morning bites.

I am reviewing based on lunch and delivery. My work orders out about once a week, and Michael’s Bagels is one of our go-​to spots. They have a nice selection of sandwiches, paninis, and piadinas. They deliver at any time, and the food is always, always consistently yummy. We have ordered ice coffees and smoothies, vegetarian wraps and paninis. They also have homemade soup. We have only ever ordered over the phone, but their customer service is top-​notch. Super friendly, knowledgeable and willing to make changes when needed. My current favorite is a panini with zucchini, spinach, goat cheese and garlic mayo. I seriously ate it twice this week already.

Anytime I am in Bergen county and it’s time for food, I always think of Michael’s. Fresh ingredients are what make a sandwich great and even something as simple as a turkey, swiss and honey mustard (Lite Delight) panini is taken from good to delicious!
The staff is super friendly and I have never had a bad lunch there.
Seriously, stop by.

Really, really nice, great, friendly, reasonable, and comfortable. I had a tasty bagel breakfast sandwich and coffee. This is a good call for a hangout and a meal.
Bonus: Free WiFi!