Bernie's Bagels - Allendale

I would give this restaurant a five-star rating, but there is a problem that needs to be addressed. They put way too much cream cheese on their bagels, even when asked not to. Despite this issue, I will continue to go back because the bagels are delicious and made perfectly.

I have been coming to this restaurant for years. The assortment of bagels and cream cheese is consistently excellent. The service is quick and friendly.

Looking for a place for a decent lunch in Allendale? This place has it. Mind you, it's one of the only place in Allendale I've tried, so any locals reading this are welcome to direct me to their area favorites. I'll be back in town in the near future. I ordered from their numbered menu board and had the #5 on a poppy bagel. The sandwich was a roast beef with cheese. The roast beef was good, plentiful, and very rare. Just the way I like it. The bagel was fresh and covered with more poppy seeds than I've ever seen a bagel topped with (see sandwich photo). Was it the best bagel I've ever had? Well, no. I live in the New York Area, the hot spot for excellent bagels. However, it was pretty good. Service was friendly and timely. You order at the counter and can either eat there or take the food with you. I plan to try the town's other offerings eventually, but there is little doubt I'll be revisiting this place .

The bagels are really good but the service is a hot mess. I don't really expect a ton of friendly service when getting a bagel but I do expect all of my order to be in my bag when I get home. It was a big let down when we got back to the house and everyone had their order ready to eat except for me, which was the simplest of all with just a bagel with cream cheese. The staff also got into a bit of an argument right in front of us which is always interesting. They do make a great bacon egg and cheese here since they crack the eggs on the grille to order and it isn't that egg beaters microwave stuff. The in laws always enjoy the white fish as well as the chicken cutlets for sandwiches! I will be back when I am in the area, I will just be sure to check my bag before I leave.

While the service may be a bit chaotic, the outstanding food at this restaurant more than compensates for it. I strongly suggest trying their perfectly cooked roast beef, their flavorful tuna and egg salads, and their delectable basil parmesan bagels.