
About Sunbeam Bagels
Sunbeam Bagels is a beloved Bryan gathering spot where quality and community shine through in every bite. Their exceptional, thick-cut bagels have won over even the skeptics, earning them a devoted following and a 4.7-star reputation for doing what chain shops simply can't—creating that authentic, neighborhood experience where locals genuinely want to spend their time. Step in and discover why this independent gem has become essential to the community.
What People Are Saying
from Google"Food: Wow - I’m not typically a bagel gal but these bagels were amazing! They were so thick and chewy and paired perfectly with the avocado and eggs. It was so delicious that I had to come back again the next day for the exact same order and it didn’t disappoint! Service: Very kind and attentive staff. Service is also pretty quick. Atmosphere: Both indoor and outdoor seating. Loved the decor and cozy vibe inside as well spacious outdoor option."
"Sunbeam, as combined with the Owl, fills a much needed gap in our community. Easily the best bagels in the bcs area, sunbeam is a great location to grab breakfast, study, or meet with friends. The bagels are chewy and flavorful, and they have great drink selection. Plentiful seating, although it can get crowded during finals season. Highly recommended!"
"Atmosphere: From the outside, you can see it shares its establishment with The Owl, but dont let that take your eyes from the completed mural on the storage container, great photo opportunity! Upon entering, you can see all the baristas meticulosy working on orders and then greeted by the cashier. The Sunbeam Side roughly has a smaller intimate seating, compared to the vast size of the owl (great for lounging/reading/studying) which it shares, but wait there's more, there is also an outside covered porch area if that suits you. Service: Aside from the intial greeting, when I ordered my meal, they gave me a number and prompted to sit anywhere and the food will be brought. I ended up choosing The Owl side, due to wanting to read after my meal. Soon after, an employee came with my meal and asked if anything was needed. Upon finishing my meal, another employee came over and was able to pick up the empty dishes. The service that I appreciated the most was that of talking to one of the baristas and having them share some knowledge regarding latte art. Quality: I ordered the bagel sandwich and the Shakerato. The combination of the egg/bacon/cheese with the flavor of the bagel was really good. The bagel its self had a dense texture and sandwich was very filling. The Shakerato (Shaken Espresso, cinnamon, brown sugar, and oat milk) which was presented nicely, had a great flavor profile. The combination of all the ingredients were gretaly enhanced by having it cold. Fili's Fave: Although a small gesture, but speaks volumes of their passion for their craft, is the fact that they provide you the drink in a dedicated latte cup and providing various independent retail coffee bags. One of the few establishments who do this and promotes the coffeehouse atmosphere. Although, The Maple Leaf Latte is pretty amazing, if I do say so myself."
"Tried it for the first time because of the good reviews, but was kinda disappointed. The avocado toast bagel had the smallest amount of avocado I’ve ever seen. I felt the same about the amount of cream cheese on the other bagel. Both bagels also tasted like the seeds were burnt, so it was definitely hard to eat lol"
"I want to love sunbeam but about half the time they mess up the order and/or burn the bagels. We go nearly every weekend and generally get takeout. It’s cheaper than zeitmans and I wanna support a local spot. But every other time they screw it up. Ordered half a dozen bagels for a charity org event - half the bagels were so burned they were inedible. When they get the bagel sandwiches right- they’re absolutely fire, but it’s a total crapshoot. Usually they forget an ingredient, or put the wrong cheese on, etc. and seriously, the burning- 1/2 times all you can taste is burnt. A total shame. If they would just quality control they’d be amazing."
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