Balsam Bagels

Bagel Shops in Rochester, New York

4.7 (1,193)

Category	Bagel Shops · Restaurant
Address	288 Winton Rd N, Rochester, NY 14610
Area	Rochester, New York
Phone	(585) 482-5080
Google rating	4.7 (1,193)

Hours

Monday	7 am–1 pm
Tuesday	7 am–1 pm
Wednesday	7 am–1 pm
Thursday	7 am–1 pm
Friday	7 am–1 pm
Saturday	8 am–1 pm
Sunday	8 am–1 pm

About Balsam Bagels

Located at 288 Winton Rd N, Rochester, NY 14610, Balsam Bagels operates as a bagel shop serving Rochester in New York. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as restaurant, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

In Rochester, the best-known bakeries and bagel shops have lines on weekend mornings, so arrive early or order ahead where the shop offers it. Across New York, immigrant bakeries add Mexican pan dulce, Vietnamese banh mi bread, Chinese buns, Middle Eastern sweets and European rye to the mix, and many gluten-free and vegan bakeries have opened in larger cities. Check the listing for hours, whether the shop accepts custom cake orders and its Google rating before you go, and call about allergens, since small kitchens often share equipment. Day-old bread and end-of-day discounts are common if you ask.

The business lists hours on 7 days of the week. On most of those days it is open 7 am–1 pm. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach Balsam Bagels at (585) 482-5080; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. Its website is balsambagels.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

Customers rate it 4.7 out of 5 on Google across 1,193 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded bagel shops in Rochester.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Gizem D 2 months ago

The bagels here are great and this is why it gets a 5. However, there are major operational and management issues with this place: 1. Opening hours… There is always a line but they usually won’t open the doors on time. Also why 8 am opening on weekends? People get up early, and some people do work on Saturdays. 2. There are 6-7 people working and seemingly hard. But everyone is doing the same job. And the process is slow. Why not 1 person get the bagel orders and maybe send off people who buy plain.. and or pass the bagel to someone to slap the cream cheese on.. They are still using manual bagel slicers.. hand writing orders.. the refrigerator is on 1 side.. they are bumping into each other trying to get stuff… It is painful to watch. This place also only probanly needs 4 employees max if it makes some efficiency tweaks. 3. The cashier should be someone fast. At least during peak hours. You shouldnt train new employees say Saturday morning. My 2 cents.

K 9 months ago

Amazing bagels! Great variety, friendly and efficient service. Easy parking in front of the building and around the side.

Heather Hundhausen 11 months ago

You can watch them make the bagels as you stand in line! The line was long, but worth it. There are many employees taking orders. If you just want bagels in a bag, you can skip the line. The bagels are delicious, and I also tried the almond poppy bread and decaf coffee.

Nathan Bantle 2 years ago

I’m ready to say this is by far the best place to get bagels in Rochester! Huge variety, and the bagels are fresh with the perfect crunch on the outside and soft on the inside. Lots of homemade cream cheese options. They also bake a wide variety of goods and have discount pricing on day old items. Prices are great and service is super quick. Of all the bagels we tried the Montreal everything bagel was my favorite because of it softer bread and slightly sweeter flavor. Another note is they put a ton of cream cheese on the bagel which is great but also offer a discounted price for those who don’t want so much cream cheese.

Melissa Stio 4 years ago

As one of Rochester's most well-known Bagel Shops, Balsam Bagels features a variety of bagels and other baked goods! I had a French Toast bagel for the first time in my life and it was so delicious. The staff was kind and moved fast to accommodate all the patrons that were in line (on a Tuesday morning). Will definitely be back in the future 😊

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Balsam Bagels located?

Balsam Bagels is at 288 Winton Rd N, Rochester, NY 14610, in Rochester, New York. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Balsam Bagels?

Balsam Bagels is listed as a bagel shop and is also tagged on Google as restaurant.

What are the hours of Balsam Bagels?

Published hours are Monday: 7 am–1 pm; Tuesday: 7 am–1 pm; Wednesday: 7 am–1 pm; Thursday: 7 am–1 pm; Friday: 7 am–1 pm; Saturday: 8 am–1 pm; Sunday: 8 am–1 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Balsam Bagels open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 8 am–1 pm.

What is the phone number of Balsam Bagels?

You can call Balsam Bagels at (585) 482-5080.

How is Balsam Bagels rated on Google?

Balsam Bagels has a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 1,193 reviews.

Does Balsam Bagels have a website?

Yes, the website of Balsam Bagels is balsambagels.com (linked on this page).