"OTR Bagel Bar is a fantastic spot for fresh, high-quality bagels near Findlay Market. The bagels have the perfect balance of chewiness and crunch, and the variety of flavors and toppings is impressive. Their breakfast sandwiches are especially delicious, made with fresh ingredients and great flavor combinations. The only downside is the size of the space—it’s quite small, and there’s not enough seating, especially during busy hours. It’s more of a grab-and-go spot rather than a place to sit and enjoy your meal. Service can also be a bit slow when it's crowded, but the friendly staff makes up for it. Overall, it's a great place for a bagel fix in OTR!"

"I loved this bagel shop! The staff was super nice and helpful and there are lots of options to choose from. The atmosphere is nice and the prices are extremely affordable. I was recommend this place as someone from out of town and was not disappointed!"

"I went in around 12:30 on a Thursday. I understand the high prices due to location, but have high expectations when paying a premium. I got a half dozen for $10, the selection was pretty limited but not crazy surprising for being after noon. I just don’t know who would ever want a cheeto dust bagel or a fruity pebbles bagel, which is probably why they were some of the remaining options. When I went to pay, he asked me if I had cash because their machine was on the fritz, but I said no and it worked fine. Maybe trying to save some $ on fees by asking for cash? Anyways, had my first of those bagels today. For one, some of the six are rock hard. The poppyseed that I had today was hard but did soften up some after toasting. But overall, not good. The bagel is hard on the outside and dry on the inside. No chewiness, no crunchiness, it’s just disappointing. Oh and I had to try to ignore the flies in the bagel case since I was already ordering by the time I noticed them. I absolutely love bagels. They are one of the best breads in my opinion. I have had lots of bagels from around the country and this is probably one of the worst. The staleness is likened to a lenders bagel from Walmart. Einstein bagels are far better than these and that says a lot. But I still have five more to try and we’ll see. I’ll update this review if I get better results from the remaining bagels. I likely won’t go back. Especially for $20/dozen! (Video of a day old bagel which had been wrapped)"

"Bagels were good but the place was absolutely disgusting inside. Found a curly , short hair in one of our bagels. Guy didn’t even change his gloves after touching another order, handling cash or the tablet everyone touches. Get what you pay for, I guess."

"Note: This bagel spot is NOT inside Findlay market - it is right next to it, on the same street. I was underwhelmed by my everything bagel, and the service. I ahead ordered online and couldn’t find a way to ask for the bagel to be toasted, so I didn’t receive what I was hoping for (a toasted bagel, with chive cream cheese). They also ran out of chive cream cheese, which resulted in my order taking an extra 10 minutes to complete (despite ordering 30 minutes ahead of time). Staff were nonetheless friendly. I simply feel that the online ordering system needs some improvement."