Ike's Bagel Cafe

Bagels were great. Definitely have some misgivings about the cleanliness here though. The coffee station was a mess and it was well after the breakfast "rush" and the overall interior looks in need of a good "once over". Tables left dirty, floor not swept.
I've worked in the restaurant/hospitality business a long time, this is key. As soon as the crowd dies down to get on top of the straightening and cleaning up. No matter how good the product, if the place looks unkempt (or worse, just dirty) people will be put off. Just a helpful criticism.

Ike's IS our bagel and breakfast source in the Livingston area. The excellent bagels remind me of New York City of years past. With a wide array of cream cheese spreads available Ike's is the best choice for bagels in town. They also do a great job with various other breakfast items - egg sandwiches (on a bagel or toasted bread), wraps, omelets, pancakes, french toast. And a good selection of deli sandwiches for lunch. Portions are typically large for a deli.

Try their Asiago bagel! A bagel draped with Asiago cheese that must be baked because the cheese is melted all over the bagel. A delicious treat.

Their coffee is quite good also. Try the cold brew!

Eat in or take out - your choice. They also belong to the Friends of the Livingston Library merchants program. Friends' members can show their membership card and receive a discount!

Plenty of free parking - Ike's is in the shopping center with Wine Legend, Aldi's supermarket, and Mezza Mediterranean restaurant.

Having lived in NYC for few years, I expect my bagel to taste a certain way. This bagel was not just delicious but the bread to cream cheese ratio was on point with a dollop of cream cheese stick in between. Came here on route to a early soccer game and this was a perfect start to the day. Will definitely eat here if I am around here. Highly recommend for bagel n cream cheese.