Empire Bagels - Carmel

Very slow service and the people behind the counter just look at you and don't ask if you need help to order something then tell you the line is 2 feet from where your standing when no one was on line very rude and unprofessional

I’ve only ever had BEC on their rolls and bagels from here and they are amazing every time. Staff is friendly and efficient. My only complaint is the coffee is burnt every time. Please fix this!!

Not sure what everyone's complaining about but Empire Bagels has a great selection of bagels and it's the perfect spot for a quick bagel and cream cheese.Can't say I've tried the breakfast sandwiches or the more complicated orders that everyone keeps complaining about but the staff here is really nice, friendly, ready to serve you and the bagels are made fresh daily. The cool part is they even have gluten free options for those that need it!From breakfast sandwiches, to pancakes, to delicious made to order smoothies to baked goods. It's a spot that has it all. Finally tried their S10 smoothie recently and that was delicious and fresh! Basically, if you're trying to be healthy one day and be a fatty the next, you can be both. And yes, for y o u r convenience, they do have plenty of seats and booths. Bottom line: if they can't get the bacon right, maybe don't order it. If you don't want to overpay for sandwiches, keep it simple. Order bagels, you'll be happy.

Wow, AI technology has really come a long way. On first glance, it looks like a real place and the food is very realistic. The subliminal messaging on the walls was very effective in getting me to “eat” and “drink coffee.” All in all, I think in 5 years time Empire Bagels will be indistinguishable from a human-made restaurant.

Ordered 2 smoothies and listed dietary restrictions on one. received both with no markings on which is which and called but they have no way to tell me which is which so I can safely avoid drinking the one that would make me violently ill. both are red. disappointed I can't enjoy the smoothie I paid for.