My one and only go-to bagel joint was Eli’s in Matawan. Went there at least once or twice a week with my dad. After he passed away last June, I went once more and then could not bring myself to go back. That was “our” place for breakfast. I then bounced around. Old Time Bagels in Hazlet was very good. Super nice owners. Then I did Sheepshead Bagels for a while and I never quite realized the weird aftertaste they gave off until someone pointed it out in another board here. I was always very thirsty after eating one. Then about a month or two ago, finally tried Holmdel Bagels and I believe they are the best bagel around here. Haven’t been anywhere else since. I actually realized just how average the bagels at Eli’s were after having the Holmdel ones. And this is from someone who ate them at least twice a week from around age 14 until 25.
Shrewsbury is a bit far for a bagel run, but I would like to give them a try. Have read many rave reviews.
