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47 reviews for Bodo's Bagels
Review Highlights
"best chicken salad bagel EVER."
(in 5 reviews)
"...bagels with a good variety of tasty cream cheese flavors."
(in 5 reviews)
"Must have Bodos every single time I'm in Cville."
(in 4 reviews)
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47 reviews in English
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Review from Mark O.
Henrico, VA
1/6/2012
First time back to Bodo's since I moved away nearly 5 years ago, and it was just as good as I remember it. The bagel sandwich was delicious and the staff was friendly.
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Review from Jonney O.
Afton, VA
11/27/2011 1 photo
A must to have lunch.
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Review from Sj F.
Colts Neck, NJ
6/25/2011
Not sure why folks like this. Maybe because there are no other bagel choices. The bagels are very doughy. I am from NJ and have had water bagels. There are not good water bagels. I live in Norfolk and have better bagels there.
I won't go to Bodo's Bagels again when in town. -
Review from Steven L.
Charlottesville, VA
Updated - 8/2/2011 10 Check-ins Here
Alright. So while I still think the bagels themselves are pretty average, I somehow keep finding myself coming back to get their bagel sandwiches. In particular, a Chicken Salad sandwich with lettuce, onion, and tomato on an everything bagel. It's delicious. I think the key to this particular combination is the everything bagel. Once the chewy bagel is toasted, the bits of onion, garlic, sesame, and poppy seed add texture and savory flavors to the smooth, creamy, and refreshing chicken salad. Balance that with some fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and onions and you've got yourself a pretty wonderful (and addictive) sandwich.
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6/23/2011
Ok. So I don't think these bagels are the best... They're good, above average - soft and slightly… Read more »
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Review from Christopher A.
Charlottesville, VA
10/17/2010
So ever since I got here, people seemed to have orgasms every time they talked about this place. "Ohh...it's sooo good!" "It's the greatest bagel ever!"
I finally went to the Bagelry today and judging by the line out the door, I told myself that I better start pooping gold after I eat this bagel, cause this is ridiculous.
I went up to the counter, ordered an Onion bagel with Herb Spread (a NY bagel place calling it a spread and not a smear? I thought this was suppose to be authentic). I sat down, I bit into it, and I thought, "Typical Charlottesville. You've fooled me once again with your hype of everything that's supposed to be awesome of this town."
Bagel was fine. Not great, not bad, but I've definitely had better. I ain't waiting in line for it, but if someone bought a dozen, I'll take one. I just don't get what the big deal is. C-Villians need to get out more often and realize that there is life outside of this bubble.
If you're from NY and you just HAAAVE to have your bagel fix, there's probably not a better place in town than here. But if Bagels aren't the center of your life, because you actually have one, then come by once in awhile and grab one if you want.
For me, I'll wait till the next event that someone says they'll bring Bodos, and have my fix then. -
Review from Jessica J.
San Diego, CA
6/21/2009
Bagels.
I always thought bagels were like the dumpy, shy sister of donuts. Standing against the wall, hoping desperately someone would ask them to dance, while Donut got crowned Homecoming Queen and everyone chanted "KRISPY KREME!"
Oh Bodo's, way to prove me wrong. You aren't just a bagel, Wishing You Were More. You ARE more.
Bodo's, Bodo's. You teach a lesson to us all - transcending flavor, transcending even the realm of food, you enter the deeply philosophical to remind us: Do not judge by name, or genre. One bagel is not every bagel.
Can a bagel teach the world to sing? Maybe not. But Bodo's gets pretty darn close. -
Review from Leslie V.
Sunnyside, NY
9/2/2008
I went to Charlottesville with BF for Labor Day weekend. He kept raving about it saying it's the best bagel ever - better than New York. I wouldn't say that but it's pretty damn good and close. Since he's been there (about 2 years ago), he says the menu has expanded and I'm glad. We had breakfast there and I ordered the everything with scrambled egg and sausage and oj. BF ordered 2 everything bagels with scrambled egg and bacon and water. Guess how much it cost? Guess... C'mon guess. Well, it was less than $10. Wow! On a side note, BF says the best bet is to ask what just came out of the oven but we forgot.
Scott - if you're reading this, What's up from NYC!!!! -
Review from Jonathan H.
San Diego, CA
8/5/2009 3 photos
When the local college population awakens with a hangover and a growling stomach on Saturday and Sunday mornings this place gets hella busy. There are about four or five cashiers to sell bagels, bagels with toppings, and bagels. Maybe coffee here and there. Other than that, there are hundreds of people here at any given time just for some New York style boiled bagels.
The bagels were decent, but a little too salty. I guess it's how they're cooked, but still, too salty. There was almost nowhere to sit even after waiting in line for ten minutes to buy our bagels, so we sent one of our group to scout out a table while we waited in line. Luckily we got an outside table, away from the din within.Listed in: Charming Charlottesville
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Review from Ke-Bear Z.
Oakland, CA
1/18/2007
You know why Bodo's is a C'ville legend? Cause it rocks.
Think of it.................a warm cinnamon raisin bagel with walnut raisin cream cheese first thing in the morning. Mmm yummy. All their bagels are the perfect texture of soft and chewy. Their selection of cream cheeses are good. Their sandwiches are tasty (my personal favorite is chicken salad). Oh and the potato salad? Damn my dear. Fan**tabulously herby and fresh tasting. The line sucks a little during peak periods, but it goes by really fast.
Also this place brings back a sense of nostalgia for those days where I used skip first period for a bagel. So what if the corner location has "Coming Soon" on it's window for years. I want to see how much longer they'll leave it on there.
I miss you Bodo's. Keep the sign up I'll be looking for it.
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Update: The Corner location is now open! Their bagels are still incredible. Oh and the sandwich prices are $2-4 and individual bagels are $0.55 apiece. My lunch came out to less than $3.00 :-) -
Review from Gayle G.
Chicago, IL
3/10/2008
Why oh why do I love their chicken salad on an everything bagel so? Oh, right, because it's less than four dollars. It's a lovely, simply and oddly spongey chicken salad that's just perfect on a bagel.
And they tasty salad with almond slivers. I love you too!
Must have Bodos every single time I'm in Cville. -
Review from Steve M.
Bothell, WA
10/8/2006
Bodo's is a legend in Charlottesville. Some of the best bagels I've ever had (and that includes H&H from NYC.) I wish I could get bagels half as good here in Seattle.
Someone do a fellow yelp'er a favor and send a dozen everything and poppy seeds out here, will ya? -
Review from Mitch R.
Vienna, VA
4/30/2009
When you are hung over think your head is going to explode, it is time for some Bodo's.
Best bagels I have had in VA aside from Bagel Buddies at Fair Lakes. Honestly, any bagel you try here will be fresh and delicious. Their sandwiches are incredible and the selection of meats/cheeses/toppings is fantastic for a bagel place. Don't miss out on their bagel pizza or breakfast sandwiches!
Yessss! -
Review from Lauren S.
Fayetteville, NC
6/26/2009
Every time I'm in town I try to stop in for a bagel or two. I like my food hot and usually the bagels aren't very, so I always say, please make it hot. I just stopped in a few weeks ago and ordered my usual breakfast bagel and I said, "Can you please make sure it's hot" and the cashier said, "Do you mean you want the cheese melted".........I had to calm the smartass within....what the hell did she think I meant....she then was extremely rude to my sister..with the friendliest smile on her face..so then I had to calm the beast within...the word bitch was on the tip of my tongue, but my sister would've killed me.
The food is always good, the cashiers aren't so much.
I've only had one bad experience with this place in the past when a few years ago I was drinking my cup of water and found a dead fly at the bottom of my cup...yum! -
Review from Chris M.
San Francisco, CA
12/28/2007
I used to get a breakfast bagel and coffee here pretty regularly when I worked in cville. It always hit the spot, although it gets a little busy in the morning.
A Downtown Mall location would've been nice... how I wished for lunch bagels to be within walking distance of my office. Alas. -
Review from Dwayne A.
San Francisco, CA
8/21/2008
Without a doubt, the best bagels I have had in my life. Every time I am back in the 'ville I absolutely must visit Bodo's. Seriously. They're perfect. And, as a value whore, I have to say that the price is right, too.
Probably my absolute favorite items are the 4-cheese bagel (melted) and ye olde breakfast bagel with egg, ham and american cheese.
Bodo's means hangover food, Bodo's means wholesome food, it's just everything to me. I wish there were a Bodo's I could visit right now without taking a transcontinental flight. -
Review from Erik F.
Brooklyn, NY
12/31/2008
Great bagels but not exactly what you get in NYC. Some say it is the water that tastes different but in practice the NY bagel is denser than the fluffy delicacies created at Bodos.
I know so many people who put in at least a few months in at Bodos and still see people who when to my high school working there.
I like the turkey, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a plain bagel with a pickle.
Used to also like the 3 cheese melts back when I could eat the dairy.
My girlfriend who grew up in NY laughs at me whenever I mention this place as being good, but NY's have a lot tied up in there connection to bagels.
5 stars for a C'ville institution. -
Review from Kim T.
Arlington, VA
2/18/2008
The bagels are a three-star. I've had amazing bagels in NYC, and these are pretty damn good, but not 4- or 5-star. The selection is great, and you can get a lot of combinations, all of which seem pretty tasty (I had four different types while there -- no I'm not a pig, I shared!).
The staff is uneven -- one girl was super friendly to us, one guy was downright rude, which is totally not cool in a small college town. In DC, yeah, everyone's rude, so I'd expect it, but in Charlottesville, where everyone was nice, he really stood out and it kinda colored my perception of the place.
Overall, a nice place to head to for breakfast or lunch. (And Chris M. I totes walked from the Mall in like 8 minutes, am I missing something? ^_^) -
Review from Columbia W.
Ithaca, NY
1/26/2006
Wow, I can't believe this place hasn't gotten five stars all the way. First, the bagels are really good - no, not the best in the world, but really good. No, you cannot get the bagels toasted, but you'll get used to it and they are almost always warm anyway.
Their sanwiches are fantastic. You can get egg bagel sandwiches any time of day. Their hummus is really good. Try the avocado or kalamata olive spreads. The salads are great. The coffee is also surprisingly good.
Some of the magic of this place is how ridiculously fast they are. They seem to be a very friendly group of people (Bodo's pays pretty well) and they have a system that gets you your order in no time. Don't be scared off by a long line - it will fly.
"Go there now." (Imagine it in James Lipton's voice) -
Review from Dave K.
Brooklyn, NY
8/14/2008
I just don't get it yet. When I told people I was moving to Charlottesville, no fewer than three of my friends said, "ohmigod, you've got to check out this bagel place... Bodo's is the greatest." Maybe its like a movie that you can't fully enjoy because everyone has told you it is the greatest experience of your life.
Pluses: crazy-cheap eats that ain't half bad. A bagel with lox and cream cheese for under 5 bucks is pretty much unheard of in this day and age. Service is surprisingly quick too.
Minuses: the bagels *aren't bad.* That's not to say that they're all that good though. Where in Charlottesville can a guy find a real bagel? The kind that guarantees a good breakfast or lunch sandwich, that you'll buy half a dozen of and be set for the week?
Bodo's is a decent meal at a great price, but overall I don't get why it's such a point of C'ville pride. -
Review from Tyler B.
Charlottesville, VA
9/3/2008
Best whole wheat bagel I think i've ever had. Went with the blueberry cream cheese, sounded great in my head, was a bit disappointed, I expected a blueberry punch of flavor- but really just tasted of cream. Pomegranate seltzer water was neat and refreshing. Great joint for some quick breakfast-
Listed in: Suck It Starbucks!
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Review from John H.
Philadelphia, PA
2/2/2010
I thought this place was supposed to be like the Jesus of bagels, it's just a run of the mill bagel place.
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Review from Melissa S.
San Francisco, CA
12/12/2006
One star for telling me that it was "Coming Soon" all my four years at UVA.
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Review from Anna Y.
Fairfax, VA
5/6/2007
Some people are obsessed with Bodo's. Okay it's pretty good. I'll admit that. I'd attempt a backflip for a chicken salad on everything bagel. Secret Info: Did you know that the "chicken" in chicken salad is actually turkey? Hey, I still like it! Well, the parking lot and long lines inside get kind of ridiculous sometimes. But, people are willing to wait.
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Review from Lara J.
Morris Plains, NJ
7/12/2006
Best bagels I have ever had!! Weekend mornings there tends to be a line..... but the bagels are almost always served still warm... and are always delicious!
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Review from michelle c.
Del Mar, CA
5/27/2007
Bodo's is a legend. I say this because I moved from Charlottesville when I went to college in Colorado and then moved to California after that and still I have not found a bagel shop that even slightly comes in at a close second to Bodo's. Trust me, I have tried because I love bagels more than any other bread and this place just knows the secret behind bagel baking. From an egg breakfast sandwich to a turkey lunch or even a shrimp salad sandwich you know it is AMAZING. The egg salad is hands down the BEST ever. I feel like Bodo's will always hold a special place in my heart. I visit Bodo's as if it were an old friend when I do come back to my hometown. You cannot make a bad menu decision at Bodo's because everything is perfect and the prices are cheap.
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Review from Andrew K.
San Francisco, CA
9/28/2005
Legit bagel (even whence untoasted) in a Restoration Hardwarish interior. I found the cream cheese excessively salty. I've heard about a great garlicky caesar salad too.
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Review from Joanna C.
Brookline, MA
5/31/2008
I'm so glad I stumbled onto this place! Not a great location or a particularly attractive dining room - it's basically a Burger King painted white - but the bagel sandwiches are awesome and very cheap, and when was the last time you heard Liz Phair played at a bagel joint? The service was fast and superfriendly. I'm looking forward to visiting the other location - if this one had a little more atmosphere, I'd give it five stars.
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Review from Joyce K.
Waltham, MA
6/28/2006
The bagels aren't anything to write home about but I appreciate the freshness, the patio, and the friendliness. I got a whole wheat bagel with neufchatel cheese spread which I balanced on my little white paper plate until a table opened up outside. I must've stayed here for a good hour studying, people watching, etc. The "cup of joe" is a decent cup of coffee.
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Review from annie k.
Los Angeles, CA
3/27/2006
I agree with Columbia W. These bagels are delicious.
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Review from Flipper D.
Alexandria, VA
2/3/2006
By far, the most efficiently-run bagel shop I've ever seen. And they have great bagels, bagel sandwiches, and salads (although the Caesar is really, really garlicky, I like it). I can't believe it takes sooooooo long for a new Bodo's to open up. Someone needs to duplicate the Bodo's model at other lame-o bagel shops.
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Review from Lindsay T.
Brooklyn, NY
9/9/2007
The best bagels you can get in Charlottesville. It is a legend in hooville as Ke-Bear and Michelle C. say
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Review from May W.
McLean, VA
2/27/2008
Omg, bodos. I can't say that I know anything about new york bagels and what this was supposed to be, but I will say that it's amazingly delicious. Bodos is pretty cheap and has lightning-fast service (I've heard the manager is a stickler and demands that it be run that way). When I leave cville for a while, I get cravings for it. I think that's the real test of awesomeness.
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Review from Christine M.
Charlotte, NC
3/8/2007
Bodo's has the best bagels in Charlottesville, and for that matter - the best I've had in Virginia! I used to bring them back up to Northern VA for fellow alums when I passed through town. I cry a little on the inside when I think about them because I miss them so much...
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Review from Dory K.
Richmond, VA
8/12/2008
Every time I visit friends in C-ville, we get breakfast at Bodo's. The bagels are great, and the service is snappy. I'm definitely a fan.
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Review from jasmine s.
Setauket- East Setauket, NY
9/26/2008
Very good bagels with a good variety of tasty cream cheese flavors. I can never resist getting one for breakfast.
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Review from Bridgette B.
Fairfax, VA
3/17/2008
MMM Bodo's, you are my first cville love. Especially when your bagels are warm and fresh. I love your plain bagels and everything bagels with all sorts of meaty combinations. Im so happy that you FINALLY opened your doors on the corner when I moved to Wertland my 4th year. It made some of my morning classes much more enjoyable.
If you have never tried bodos, get in this place - right now. If you have, well then you know how good Bodo's really is. -
Review from Deborah R.
Schuyler, VA
4/2/2010
If you know what a REAL bagel is supposed to taste like, you'll find Bodo's is IT.
Don't be scared off by the long, long lines...the staff are quick, and the wait is never as long as you imagine when the line is out the door on a sunny Saturday morning...endure. It's worth it. -
Review from A I.
Charlottesville, VA
8/11/2008
Fresh made bagels, salads, sandwiches and its a local joint. Nowhere in town is there a cheaper and more wholesome & delicious meal. You will see anyone here from your neighbor to Sissy Spaciek.
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Review from Erin T.
Cleveland, OH
5/29/2008
I grew up in Charlottesville and now live in New York. I frequent H & H bagels (considered the best bagel in NYC by most) and Bodos remains the best bagel that has graced my palette. I understand that taste is a matter of opinion, but please do not denigrate the bagel, the staff or the atmosphere to somehow stand out.
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Review from George M.
Charlottesville, VA
11/3/2009
Bodo's bagel are always a favorite of mine, The amount of staff during the busy hours are what makes Bodo's work for me, Since my time is limited, I usually pick my order up within 15 minutes or sooner, The prices are reasonable, and the choices are many. If you like bagels. you'll like Bodo's
