Tons of freshly baked bagels in various types. Solid breakfast sandwich at reasonable price. Quick counter service. Not a New York bagel but delicious nonetheless

In search of a local bagel that compares to the authentic NY/NJ bagels that everyone loves, I often came up short. Recently I went to Ground Up coffee in Cheshire and finally had a bagel that lived up to that standard -- They told me that they sourced their bagels locally from Shef's Bagels! I decided to go directly to Shef's on Friday morning around 8:30am. They had already sold out of cinnamon raisin! That's how good this place is. I opted for a French toast bagel which had that subtle hint of maple syrup sweetness (not too overpowering). I guess you really have to get there at 6am when they open to get your pick of all of the bagel flavors. Their cream cheese is also delicious! One final tip: CASH ONLY! (There is an ATM inside) This place is no-frills but has such a nice hometown feeling when you walk in the door. I love supporting this local business!

Shef's is hands down one of the best if not the best bagel places in the state. People come far and wide to satisfy their carb cravings here. This is a no thrills establishment and it is CASH ONLY. There are a scant amount of tables and even less chairs, but hey you come for the goods not the atmosphere. Staff are always friendly and efficient. The pricing for bagels is pretty standard and trust me once you sink your teeth into one of these you're going to thank yourself for the personal investment you made in self care. The bagels at Shef's are ALWAYS amazing. They are super consistent and I've never had a bad tasting experience. They are doughy on the inside without being undercooked and have a great tasty outside that is just a tad chewy in texture. There are other bagel places with more flavors, but sometimes quality is better than quantity and there are still at least 8 kinds to choose from. My personal favorite is the everything bagel. It's the best everything I've ever had...the mix and distribution of seasoning is . You can't go wrong with either butter or cream cheese. Speaking of cream cheese Shef's makes their own in at least 5 different flavors. The texture is a beautiful balance of creamy and whipped without being pasty. I'm salivating just imaging a Shef's bagel now . I've brought these to coworkers and friends without outwardly expressing my complete adoration and they objectively agree these are some of the best bagels they have ever had. Pro Tips for Shef's - Show up early because they sell out fast! - Call ahead to reserve larger orders. - It's okay to order a baker's dozen for later when you come for one. - You'll never regret adding a cream cheese tub with your order. - You can always freeze a few bagels for when you need to satisfy your carb cravings. If you are still reading this review get up and go to Shef's now. You'll wonder why you didn't visit sooner!

Best bagels I've found in CT thus far, coming from an NJ native.... love my bagels. Bacon, egg, & cheese!

Best bagels in Connecticut! You do have to go early because they sell out fast, but these are hands down the best bagels, their cream cheese is very good too.

Shef's Bagels is such a great spot! My go-to order is their chicken salad with American cheese, lettuce, and tomato on a sesame seed bagel. It hits the spot every time, and they always give you the perfect amount of chicken salad. Their bagels are so light, airy, and fresh but sell out quickly. That's how you know they're top-tier!

God damnit, their bagels sell like hot cakes. We got there at 1030am and they literally had only one type of bagel left!!!! We picked the last raisin bagel and had it with blueberry cream cheese. The cream cheese was whipped and absolutely delicious. Perfect amount of sweet too and the bagel was nice and thick with the right amount of chewy and crispy. Wish we had come early to pick some more!

Stopped by while I was in the area and service was quick and easy on a late Sunday morning. Lots of bagels still left. And the everything bagel was a terrific one. So much so that I brought several more home. Not too heavy on the onion or garlic. The BEC was good but the bacon was really crunchy and almost mashed up into tinier pieces. Not my absolutely favorite but it tasted good. Overall a winner of a bagel place.

Shef's Bagels is well-known in the area and with good reason. The bagels are the freshest I've tasted. If you don't consume them within a day, freeze them to preserve freshness. They go stale quickly with no preservatives. I would recommend going early because bagels sell out, especially on weekends and holidays. I went early on a weekday, just after 9 AM and the garlic bagels were sold out. I love the cream cheese here as well, which spreads easily and flavorful. I've tried walnut raisin, scallion and vegetable and have never been disappointed. The breakfast sandwiches are priced well and worth a try. There are plenty of people working the counter and they're all helpful and friendly. Ambience is good for a takeaway place. You can eat there if you want to and there are places to sit while waiting for your order, even though everything is prepared quickly. If you're looking for quality bagels, put Shef's on your radar.

There's not much more I can say other than Shef's has some of the best bagels around! Freshly made every morning, and many different varieties to choose from, this place is a game changer as far as bagels go. I almost always order an egg and cheese sandwich on a plain bagel toasted, and it hits the spot every time. If you visit Shef's on a Saturday or Sunday morning, you'll generally find that the place is packed. I'd recommend getting there early (maybe around 8AM) to beat the rush. If you wait until after the morning rush, you'll also beat the crowds, but often they'll have run out of certain types of bagels (especially if it's right before a holiday like Easter, Mother's Day, etc.). The ambiance is nothing special, just a basic bagel shop. There are several tables to dine in, though most people just pick up and take their food to go. If you're in a hurry, I'd recommend calling in your order ahead, though if the staff is really busy they may not always answer the phone. Overall a great bagel spot that you need to check out!