Store: Contemporary Black and White styling with a twist. Menu painted with matte black lettering on white wall tile, floor mostly small black tiles with white accents, an inversion of the typical pattern. Sonos' 'Hit List' plays overhead. Feels commercial but undeniably professional. Maximizes the small space with strategic seating, a drink fridge with a fair variety for the size. Pleasant, albeit a bit confused staff. 4

Bagel: A medium-sized bagel with a center indent for a hole. Double-sided topping coverage, standard composition. Nice salt flavor throughout, some slight crystal presence. Doughy and dense on bite. Solid all around. 4

Cream Cheese: Served neutral temperature. Good amount of spread and even coverage. Tangy and clean flavoring, with a good scallion chunk size for subtle texture addition. Of the pairing, the spread presents itself as the more interesting offering. 4.25