Smith Street Bagels
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn
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Store: Contemporary store in the black and white tile variety. TLC's "Creep" plays on the overhead speaker. Fast, friendly staff with a moderate selection of drinks and pastries. You can expect most of these B&W tile establishments to be solid 4's, as they're maintaining a consistent aesthetic and standard of service. This store gets an extra bump for their exotic variety of cream cheese flavors, including a truffle mushroom spread I would absolutely try were it not for the constraints of my review duties. 4.25
Bagel: A small yet tall bagel served fresh but not hot. Standard everything toppings on one side, onion and garlic dominant. Modest salt presence in taste and texture but well-balanced overall. Pillowy soft dough and an easy chew. 4
Cream Cheese: Served cool. Strong amount provided and even coverage across the bagel. Dairy forward with a bright, fresh ripeness. Medium-sized scallion chunks yield good visual effect and a modest texture boost. A solid bagel store spread. 4