Bagel Factory

Mary, you’ve hit the nail on the head. Bagel Factory really ought to know better if they’re going to bang on about being an «American Original».
There should be a better class of bagel, more ways to consume it, and they better watch those prices (says me).
I’ve never turned down their Stars & Stripes on poppyseed (never really could pin down what about that is starry or stripey) and a cup of the watery coffee they insist on serving… just seems like the American thing to do. But wait, why settle?
With alternatives like Itsa and Bagel Bar ready to take the bagel bravado from the Factory, I suggest they get wise to making these circles of carb heaven right!

I have a bit of a beef with the Bagel Factory. First of all, they only have 4 types of bagels. Second of all, you couldn’t buy a bulk number of bagels, like 6 or a dozen or a container of cream cheese to take home. This is just standard bagel shop stuff! At first I was thinking oh well they haven’t had bagels in Ireland for that long… but this place has been in business for 13 years. They should know by now the RULES of BAGELS.
I’m from the States where a bagel place has like, 30 kinds of bagels and buying a bunch of bagels won’t set you back an arm and a leg. I suppose I am spoiled and should stop being such a brat.
Because Bagel Factory does make some pretty good sandwiches. They’re filling and rather creative (one has bacon and guacamole on it, yum!) and priced alright. The shop only has a few stools at a counter and so it’s more of a grab and go kind of place. The staff was friendly and quick.

If you fancy a bagel then check out this branch of Bagel Factory at the junction of Charlemont St/​Harcourt Rd.
Nice for a quick lunch break :-)