Bagelsaurus, Cambridge
18 people recommend, 8 warn against itvia r/boston30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 10 threads.
What people say, in short
Bagelsaurus draws strong breakfast-sandwich praise, including a recommendation for mustard butter and another for the Eggspanola. Its texture sharply divides diners: supporters like the soft interior and crisp exterior, while critics find the bagels tough, overly chewy or closer to small sourdough loaves. Lines, sellouts and value also draw complaints. It is a more convincing pick for someone interested in its distinctive style than someone expecting a familiar New York bagel.
Address
Bagelsaurus, 1796 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Breakfast sandwich
- Best for
- Breakfast
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/odetoodetta in r/boston · Nov 2024
Finds the Cambridge bagels a welcome substitute for the bagels missed after moving from New Jersey.
- Recommendsu/slickness in r/boston · Nov 2023
Suggests trying Bagelsaurus, while saying local bagels won't taste exactly like NY ones.
- Mixedu/Pinwurm in r/boston · Nov 2024variety
Dislikes that it lacks lox, though calls the shop solid if that is not a dealbreaker.
- Recommendsu/hostessdonettes in r/boston · Nov 2024taste
Says the shop is delicious on its own terms and its breakfast sandwich is excellent.
- Recommendsu/_heyhowahya in r/boston · Nov 2023
Endorses Bagelsaurus for doing bagels right, arguing process and quality control matter more than water.
- Recommendsu/riptor3000 in r/boston · Nov 2024taste
Says the BLT there is incredibly good.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Bumblebee_243 in r/boston · Nov 2024taste
Loves this shop, praising its soft interior and crisp crust.
- Recommendsu/math_vandelay in r/boston · Jan 2025variety
Points to this Cambridge bagel shop as a source of chocolate chip pretzel bagels.
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- Mixedu/GetawayDriving in r/boston · Nov 2024taste
Finds this shop's bagels very chewy and questions whether that is a desirable trait.
- Mixedu/pink_noise_ in r/boston · Nov 2024taste
Loves the shop as a treat but says its loaves are not what they want from a bagel.
- Caveatu/michael_scarn_21 in r/boston · Nov 2024taste
Says the texture is too chewy for their taste.
- Mixedu/LangdonAlgerPuzzles in r/boston · Jun 2026taste
Calls its sourdough bagels decent, though they lean chewier than ideal.
- Mixedu/Absurd_nate in r/boston · Oct 2025taste
Underwhelmed after a first visit; says it is worth a stop only if already nearby.
- Mixedu/Gee10 in r/boston · Nov 2024taste
Says the shop is good but tastes different from New York and New Jersey bagels.
- Caveatu/jdflyer in r/boston · Jul 2026taste
Agrees that the bagels are too chewy and would compare poorly with New York bagels.
- Caveatu/lintymcfresh in r/boston · Oct 2025taste
Calls the places mediocre; thinks crowds come for the location and the twee look.
- Recommendsu/cyclejones in r/boston · Jul 2026
Includes Bagelsaurus among a few quick picks, no detail.
- Mixedu/reveazure in r/boston · Nov 2024wait time
Finds the lines and sellouts frustrating, though says the bagels are worth it.
- Recommendsu/jackalopeofsnowdonia in r/boston · Nov 2024taste
Describes the olive bagel as deeply moving; it was their last Boston bagel before moving away.
- Recommendsu/ElectromagneticRam in r/boston · Apr 2026taste
Calls this Porter Square bagel shop's bagels notably good and distinctive in style; says its sandwiches are also good.
- Caveatu/wantingfutility in r/boston · Nov 2024hygiene
Would avoid the shop.
- Recommendsu/AnnieMetz in r/boston · Sep 2024
Answers the question by naming Bagelsaurus in Cambridge with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/wilclark23 in r/boston · Sep 2024taste
Says the Bagelsaurus sandwich is the best breakfast option around and matches what they wanted.
- Caveatu/hgh15 in r/boston · Jul 2026taste
Advises against Bagelsaurus: spreads are great, but bagels feel flat, chewy and small.
- Caveatu/Choice-Ad-9180 in r/boston · Nov 2025taste
Dislikes it: queues are a hassle, and the intensely sourdough-flavored, chewy style does not click for them.
- Recommendsu/newcelticsfan in r/boston · Sep 2025
Admits it is further out but says they love Bagelasaurus.
- Caveatu/mml444 in r/boston · Nov 2024taste
Calls the shop trash compared with many other bagels and says its breads are not real bagels.
- Recommendsu/Beaconhillpalisades in r/boston · Nov 2024taste
Loves the shop and says its bacon sandwich with avocado was their usual order.
- Mixedu/Aggravating_Play2755 in r/boston · Sep 2024taste
Says the sandwich was not fluffy as requested, but says they love Bagelsaurus.
- Recommendsu/mtwl9891 in r/boston · Oct 2025taste
Praises its breakfast sandwiches; names a personal favorite and a roasted-tomato version as both really good.
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