Store: A well-considered interior from the perceived baseline space. Limited pastry selection, moderate drink selection. Bagels thrown in the hopper, as is proper. 'Charge TV' playing some long-forgotten action movie. Staff neither friendly nor rude. 3.75

Bagel: Medium-large bagel. One sided toppings, no salt included. A cornmeal bottom bagel, which doesn't compromise the bagel flavor in itself but is typically a sign of bad things to come. Ultimately flavor light and crumbly despite taking a good picture. 3

Cream Cheese: Well applied and evenly applied. Cold from the deli case. A very cheese-heavy flavor in a way that doesn't inspire greatness. Presenting as a bagel store cream cheese but not much beyond. 3