Store: A classic store in the aesthetic sense. Great awning signage, basic beige floor tiling, foam ceilings. Of the store ilk that doubles as a pizza place for kosher coverage. Modest drink and pastry selections, many snack offerings. The order flow is cumbersome to navigate with multiple customers - the ordering area and cash register are right next to each other and share only three feet of counter space. As it's staffed by two people, there's a bit of a dance that happens while people wait and pay for offset orders. The staff themselves are friendly and attentive. 3.5

Bagel: A medium-sized bagel served fresh but not hot. Two-sided topping at moderate ratio. Low salt expression but not entirely absent. A pretty straight away doughy chew, free of cracking or fissures. Cornmeal evident on the shell to neutral effect. An overall sweetness to the dough. Nothing exceptional happening but solid. 3.5

Cream Cheese: Served neutral temperature. Low ratio of scallion presence at a smaller cut size. Dairy forward in a way that lacks meaningful intent. A little thicker than desired but not clumpy. Applied evenly and at a decent amount. 3