Store: A spacious, rectangular store in the clean, contemporary style. Premiere League highlights play silently on TV and CBS-FM plays overhead. Standard drink selection with a big center island for hot drinks. Pre-made pastries provided by Morrisons. Good spread variety and considered presentation. Slightly slower service as a trainee learns to punch in a complicated grill order with the help of a senior staff member. No hurry on my end. Loads of outdoor seating available, a nice plus. 3.75

Bagel: Large, puffy bagel with an indent for a hole. Served fresh but not hot. Pleasant doughiness to the bite, a very easy chew. Toppings on both sides with standard composition. Stray salt crystals present on the shell but no real taste impact. 3.75

Cream Cheese: Served deli case cool. Even application and good amount provided. Very dairy forward, with a tang and ripeness I expect would prove polarizing. I appreciate the perspective but wouldn't consider it my go-to taste profile. Nevertheless, smooth and bagel store fresh. 3.75