Bagel & Deli Shop

I have been going to Bagel Deli for MANY years and it is one of my favorite restaurants. The food is delicious, they are open late, and there is no line so when you’re ready to order you pretty much just yell it out. Great service, great food.

A bagel shop that doesn’t make their own bagels…
When I came to Oxford, it seemed like everyone told me about Bagel & Deli as one of the long-​standing establishments of the town. So I tried it, but unfortunately the reputation of the shop precedes it.
I didn’t have huge expectations for the place, but I at least figured a place with «Bagel» in the name would have made their own bagels. I ordered a bagel sandwich, and the bagel came straight out of a pre-​packaged plastic bagel bag. The total price for one on-​menu bagel sandwich came out to almost $ 8, too, and while it was a decent sandwich (bagel aside), I could’ve gotten an entire meal at most every other sandwich shop on High St. with far more food to boot.
The prices are justifiable, if they actually made their own bagels. Needless to say I’m disappointed.

Apparently you have not had a complete Miami University experience unless you stop in here for a sandwich. Brought kid 1 for a college visit and had to stop here for a snack before hitting the road. I had a pretty simple bagel/​cream cheese sandwich but she had one of their creations. We both really enjoyed the whole NY-​style steamed bagel experience tremendously!
My onion bagel was delightfully chewy and very flavorful. I loved it from the first bite to the last. Their house-​made cream cheese was deliciously different than the standard Philadelphia brand cream cheese. The herbs in it were very fresh and the garlic pronounced without the sharp flavor that some other versions can exhibit.
It turns out they are open waaaaaaay past this middle-​aged parent’s bed time. A real bonus for college kids but probably lost on me.

Great selection of bagels at a pretty above average shop uptown. They switch the menu up and keep it interesting, and it’s packed late-​night on Oxford drinking nights; so all the time. The dreadlock is the best bagel, you’re welcome.

I lived in Oxford from 1992 – 2003. I LOVED this place! Always ordered the Kool Jules (but without sprouts – yuck). I am returning for a conference this fall and was soooo excited to see they were still there and that Kool Jules is still on the menu. I am salivating just thinking about it! I deducted a star because it can be crowded and slow (and apparently still is).

They took a bagel that was PAID FOR away from me because the workers couldn’t keep track of the orders.

Great food. Service is spotty but considering they are also making the food it is understood. You can’t visit Oxford or go to Miami without coming here and trying the crunch and munch bagel. It is legendary. Also it’s one of the best late nights spots to grab a bite to eat after going out.

Love Bagel & Deli! Just stopped in on a Saturday afternoon earlier this month after not having any for 8 years or so since I graduated. Got my old standby the Cosby, but wish I had branched out because my hubby got the Bowler’s Bagel and it was wayyyyy better and so delish.
Only loses a star because the college kids that work there can be pretty rude and service can be slow but whatevs as long as my bagel sammy is good I don’t care.

I’ve heard of this place before but did not expect it to be as good as it was. They have all of these sandwich recipes that people have invented over time. You can order one that already exists, or you can build your own sandwich. Either way, it will be delicious!

It’s a nice place during the day, but extremely expensive for a bagel sandwich ($ 3 for a bagel with cream cheese, for reference — I could almost buy a whole package of cream cheese and half a dozen bagels for this price at Kroger).
At night, you’ll get shoved by all types of people much worse than any bar you can imagine. I went there only a few times so far because I’m small and I hate being pushed and strong armed out of the way. I got there at 2 AM the last week of the school year, and people were insane. I saw a guy push another guy to the ground over a spot in line. Well, by line I mean glob, because there is no line. It’s just an amalgamation of drunk assholes trying to get their food first. I don’t know how the workers manage.
I don’t think I’ll go back here again.

Good stuff. Read the rules by the door, or you’ll be there forever.

I don’t eat here too often, but they have a wide variety of bagel sandwiches, and I mean wide! My favorite is the breakfast bagel! And it’s great to eat when you suddenly get hungry at 1am when you’re out on the town.

Bagels are 5 star, but EXPENSIVE! $ 30 for 4 bagels. I’m not sure what is up with the staff at this place. They were rude and obnoxious when I attended Miami and 25 years later it still holds true. Maybe it’s the bagel steam! (It was nice to see the bagel steamers had been replaced since my college days!).

A long established Oxford treat… steamed bagel sandwiches. The menu is amazing and the atmosphere is fun and fast, but be prepared to wait because there is almost always a line! This was one of my favorite places for a long time, but nowadays, townies and professionals don’t seem as appreciated. I give three stars due to inconsistency. You never know what you’ll get and food is never prepared the same way, due to the whims of the person behind the counter. If you’re not picky, it’s the place for you.

Love the ambience and the bagels. And I’m old and only go there during the day… so I know I’m not getting the full effect… ;-)

I have honestly never had a worse experience at Bagel & Deli than I had today. Normally you expect marginally slow service — but that’s because there are throngs of drunk frat stars and white girls wasted pushing and shoving to get their hands on a steamed bagel loaded with calories.
Not today. It was 1 p.m. and the only guests were a couple of prospective students with their parents ordering bagels for lunch. Anyway, I came to order bagels (which btw I was getting for my friends parents) and one of the employees asked if I had paid yet. I replied that I hadn’t, and in fact I still needed to order. She rolled her eyes and scoffed at me and went to attend to other guests. After 10 minutes or so of standing around, someone finally took my order. When she handed me my bagels, it took another couple of minutes of standing around before someone realized I needed to pay. I honestly considered just leaving but I had to get a soda. I finally paid and was standing there alone with two drinks, two bags of chips, two bagels and only two hands. I asked for a brown paper bag to help carry the lunches and she could not have been more put out by my request.
I did NOT leave a tip.

The people working there recommended the munch and crunch, they said it was the top seller. This was not a great choice, maybe it just didn’t agree with my taste. The bagel was a little soggy, I think that’s on purpose. I didn’t really love the addition of the chips on the bagel. They honey mustard was a little too overpowering. I wanted more turkey and cheese on it! This is definitely not a fancy place, there’s no public restaurant and not much room to dine. I would have this again but I would try something different :(:(

Bagel & Deli was a good stop for a quick lunch in Oxford. I was recommended this for lunch by a Miami alum.
I ordered the «Messy Katie»…it was definitely good, but an acquired taste. I personally wish I ordered something else or got this without the cheese because it was a very heavy lunch for me.
This place is your typical, college town sandwich shop and I can see why it is open so late. A lot of the combinations of bagel sandwiches would absolutely taste great after a night out, but may seem weird at other points of the day. I am giving it three stars for the lack of bathroom and the price. I think these sandwiches are overpriced for a college town type establishment.

There are places that have nostalgia. And there are places that are tasty. Even though I didn’t go to Miami, I could easily tell there is a lot of nostalgia here. A friend of mine who went to school here said I had to eat here.
Great choice. My son and I had the Wam-​O. He said, «I have no idea what is in here, but it’s great.» My son is a tough critic, so for him to like it, it must be pretty good. And I would have to agree with him. My wife and daughter also thoroughly enjoyed their sandwiches too.
The two guys working were friendly and gave us a lot of insight as to why Oxford and Miami University are great. I love it when I talk with locals that love their town and university.
When you are in Oxford, you really need to eat here.

My colleague let me know that this was a must-​stop on a recent business trip to Oxford. He was right. This spot actually reminds me of Chicago Bagel Authority in Lincoln Park. There isn’t a ton of seating, but enough if you come by at an off-​hour, which we did.
The names of the bagel sandwiches are really creative and posted all over the wall. Bagel & Deli Shop is eclectic, with articles and history about the establishment proudly displayed on the walls. Pretty cool to see this place is really a Miami University institution. I ended up ordering the Sara’s Secret that had turkey, mustard, avocado, sprouts, and other tasty ingredients. All on a steamed bialy, this was a messy, but delicious sandwich. If you find yourself in Oxford, this is a superb little place to stop for breakfast or lunch.