Allstarbagel & Grill Manalapan

Have not been in the area since I left Jersey in 2017. The store was owned by different people I assume. Since I used eat from here at least 3 to 4 times a week in the morning back then, I had to visit.

Food is still good. No complaints. No one seems to know how to make a good bagel like NY and NJ.

When it comes to all star bagel they have a decent selection and when I finally got to eat the bagel when I got home the quality was excellent. I had a salt bagel and and a Doritos vehicle and both have great texture and excellent taste.

I was really looking forward to going to All Star Bagel for their bagels. The shop is clean, open and a breath of fresh air compared to what existed before in its place previously.

I bought an everything bagel with jalapeno cream cheese. The good thing is that here is another place in Morganville serving up fresh not pickled jalapenos (the others being Top Kitch around the corner and Bagel World) in their cell cheese.

That being said while the bagel was good the cream cheese completely missed the spot. It was too little (and soft), did not have enough jalapenos despite asking it to be spicy with extras and for the price, I'd pick another spot. However, I will give this place one more chance.

The inside of the store has greatly improved. It looks much nicer than the store that was there before it. The staff with kind and welcoming and was able to get my order complete quickly. I got my go to order of an egg everything bagel toasted with cream cheese. I think the bagel could have had been more airy and could have used more everything bagel seasoning. The bagel wasn't salted, I normally prefer a everything bagel that is salted. The coffee was amazing and hit the spot. Next time I'll try a sandwich!