Cool vibe very welcoming

One can walk through to the adjoining Bold Bean coffee shop if your feeling more like having espresso or latte and bring it back to drink with your food.  It really is a perfect marriage.

Counter Service in Bold Bean

It was an easy choice for me, bagel with lox, arugula and chili oil. Earlier in the week I indulged in a bagel lox combination, so it was compare contrast time.

The dish was stunning when it arrived, presentation thoughtful, well-balanced.

Lox with arugula and chili oil

It tasted as good as it looked.  Bagel, warm, fresh chewy as bagels should be.  The arugula brought a welcoming peppery flavor, and just a hint of spice from the chili oil.  I was most impressed.  The only complaint,was the size, bagel was smaller than expected.

My friend was not being very adventurous, ordering a soft fried egg, with cheese on the same kind of delicious bagel.  She was quite pleased when the warm yolk squished out the sides.  I wanted to leave the table.

Cheese and egg bagel

Still finding room for more I ordered a savory Monkey bread muffin stuffed with cheese and bacon.  This was most delicious, so much so I purchased one to go.

Savory bacon and cheese monkey bread

A few more items, I eyed were the Cheese Pretzel Bread  and the Apple Pie.  I managed to control myself, barely, I know now I will be back.

Cheese pretzel bagels

Fresh Apple pie

So I must admit, I am converted.  It’s a hike across town to come here, but well worth the drive.  Breakfast served 7 am to 11 am lunch 11 to 2  Weekends are packed, and the specials run out quickly.  Bring the crew sitting at the picnic tables make for great conversation.