Goldberg’s NY Bagels

Easily some of the worst bagels I have ever had. As someone who lives in Brooklyn, I find it hard to believe that the people who make these bagels have ever had a bagel from NYC. The consistency is completely wrong, the flavor is lacking, and it’s clear to me that they aren’t boiling and baking these bagels. These bagels are on par with what you can buy at Giant it even Lenders.

I found the guy behind the counter dry but not unpleasant, just needed to be chatted up nicely; also pretty clueless, doesn’t know what Unilocal is, and when I said I saw his photo here, he denied it (it’s him). Actually, he seemed to add character to the place, as he reminded me of a typical NY-​type orthodox Jewish guy. Anyway, the bagels are the reason to go here, I have to say, these may be the best I’ve had in 30 years since leaving LI; the bialys also looked great but I didn’t have one. It was lightly toasted as I asked for, but the amount of cream cheese you get is way too little; for the money, over $ 6 for a bagel and schmear and a Dr. Brown’s, it was disappointing. So I’m torn between a 3 and a 4, but since I liked the guy, and for the high-​priced area, I’ll go up to 4. Also, if you aren’t Kosher and want meat with your dairy, go to Attman’s a few doors down and have some of their corned beef or pastrami, pure heaven.

Bialys are really good and the nova too. I’ve always found the service courteous. Can be a bit slow but it’s not McDonalds.

I was in the store eating lunch at the time of the incident with the disabled boy. I am writing in defense of the store manager. I overheard the conversations between the manager and the counselor. The manager stated, «he was startled» when the boy who was nonverbal suddenly screamed out of nowhere at the top of his lungs. Moreover, the boy was drooling on the merchandise on the counter. I noticed a frightened toddler in the restaurant crying as a result. Another customer said he was in defense of the manager’s request that the disabled boy leave because he was disturbing the other customers.

Need a gluten free fix? They have some of the best gluten free bagels around! Great place for fresh, fast, delicious breakfast or lunch.

Goldberg’s bagels disappointed me beyond words by their overt and blatant discrimination against a young man with disabilities in their store today. I overheard the male cashier state «if he’s going to act like that he shouldn’t be allowed in public» after he kicked the boy out of the store, just because the boy was a little loud and obviously excited to be there. Atrocious!!! Needless to say I will never again support such a hateful and rude establishment. Goldberg’s needs to be brought into the 21^st century where we excercise tolerance and acceptance.

This was my second visit here and definitely my last. Bagels are okay but guy behind the counter is AWFUL. Both times, each visit a year apart, he has had the worst attitude. Definitely acts like his day is ruined by you just walking in the door. Today, he literally scoffed at me when I asked if he could make two nova lox bagels, one with light cream cheese and one with regular. «It’s too difficult.» he said. Yeah, coming here is too difficult. See ya goldbergs!

Simply the best NY bagels outside of NY (Tal Bagels).
While I am a poppyseed bagel maven, their oat bran bagels go well with eggs. I enjoy their baked salmon salad since fillers are kept to a minimum. The food is fresh and the place is a bit sparse but clean as a vegetarian kosher deli should be. Pricing is reasonable
for the portions and Potomac location.

My friend and I were looking for a good bagel place in Rockville because we were looking for a quick meal before we went hiking. We picked this place because we needed to pick up a friend who leaved close by. When I first walked in, it looked like any regular bagel place. But when I saw the food on people’s plates I think I might have drooled a little bit. It looked so delicious and I was so hungry!
I ordered the sausage, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel! It was delicious. It was not like a normal bagel sandwich, the cheese and sausage was inside the egg. The portions were generous. I only ate half of it and I was full, saved the other half for later. We got 3 sausage, egg, and cheese bagels and 1 regular bagel for around $ 20 which isn’t bad. It was my first time trying a pumpernickel bagel (it was my friends favorite), must say it was pretty good! I was so excited, I forgot to take pictures of my food, which rarely happens.
Overall, I will definitely be coming back! They don’t just have bagels, they have wraps and much more. I’m excited we found such a yummy place!

As the other reviews sum up, great bagels, the service is lacking. Came in today around Noon and it was almost empty, if the owner upped the customer service, he may get more traffic.
There are two pretty cool pictures of the beltway under construction in the ‘50s and Falls road back in the early 1900s.

Walked in with my mom at 1:51 pm today to buy a dozen bagels. As both Unilocal and their sign note, they close at 2 on Fridays. Guy behind the counter says they’re closed because they close at 2. I note that it’s not 2 yet. Guy says, «Yeah, but it’s not fair to come in right before we close.» With a rude, shit attitude like that, this place should close for good. Went next door to Attman’s, where they seem to be very polite. I won’t go back to Goldberg’s.

California omelet is very delicious.

Bagels are good but service is lame. At the Potomac location been there many times, same guy at counter never takes the time to get to know anyone, or what they order. same rote, bordering on rude service, never smiles. No matter how empty the place is always asks my name, like he won’t be able to find me! (sarcasm).
Unfortunately they live up to the rude Israel stereotypes (I know not from Israel but they are notorious for lousy service).
Always leave with such a sour feeling.
HIRE SOME PEOPLE WHO GIVE A SH*T ABOUT THEIR JOB!

Great bagels; the best I have had in the area. I particularly like the Black Russian (pumpernickel with sesame seeds). Excellent nova also. Goldberg’s is kosher, which means it is not open on Saturdays and has a more limited selection. However, it is worth putting up with these inconveniences. My only caution is that their cream cheese does not last well in the fridge (at least, in my fridge). I picked up a small tub of low fat veggie cream cheese recently and it was moldy within a week.

Bar none the best (in terms of being authentic NY Style dense and flavorful) bagel I’ve found in Maryland.
This place has real personality. They close early on Fridays and aren’t open at all on Saturdays (a fact I routinely curse). For religious-​kosher reasons they don’t serve meat at all, only fish. They have all the cool little things you’d expect at a NY deli. They are VERY vegetarian friendly, my brother is a huge fan of their spinach and onion omelet served on a bagel.
Also, they really achieve balance in their bagelmaking. By which I mean they don’t use too much salt, as a lot of other places do.

Four and a quarter Unilocal for the best bagels I’ve had in the area.
I got the bagel with egg, onion and lox. The lox is absolutely perfect — tender and chewy without being oversalty. The onions carmelize and the egg is nice and fluffy. All that on a whole wheat everything bagel that’s absolutely spot on — it’s just chewy enough, flavorful, the salt on top isn’t overwhelming and, well, try it for yourself.
I was so enthralled that having gone without breakfast (I had it for lunch), I got two more bagels. I had two bites of the Black Russian, which is just a little bit sweet and a little bit salty — they could be addictive. Good all by themselves.
I also ate the cinnamon raisin on the way home; it was lacking for schmear, but with some cream cheese it would have been excellent, if not very raisin-​y.
I think they have three locations, but wow, man, this place is great. Baked goods are imported from Brooklyn and Reiserstown Road, which also gives an air of authenticity.
Weaknesses: None that I could discern. Didn’t try their wraps, but they seemed out of place at a place with such good bagels, but I’m nitpicking.
Neutral: I had no service problems but I went at a time when it was basically dead.
Go, and bring me a dozen.

Delicious, authentic bagels. Service could be better. It was chaotic in there with only one individual able to ring purchases up. The guy putting bagels in bags was fast, but then you had to wait for another guy to ring you up. Oh, and they accidentally Put 12 bagels in the bag instead of thirteen. Found out later. I didn’t care for the strip mall they are located in.

The same disorganized mess as the rockville location. Great bagels (there abour 90% made from scratch buying bagel dough already made from wholesaler) but limited options to go with it. Do not ask for eggs or anything off the grill unless you have the 20 minutes of time to invest. Woefully understaffed. I counted 3 people off the line as opposed to the usual 7 – 9 in a Bethesda Begal or Bagel City on a weekend morning.
Best bagels — Bethesda bagels
Best accompanying toppsings, meats — Bagel City.
Best of all worlds — Royal Bagel Bakery but you have to drive to Germantown.

This place just opened and I’m head over heels in love with it. Perfect, PERFECT bagels with all of the bells & whistles (lox, etc.) as well.
Come here now. It’s legit.