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Schlok's Bagels & Lox
Master Critic Review
Schlok's Bagels & Lox
8.6
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Business Lunch Power Players
Trendy Table Hotspots
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Downtown outpost of the cult-favorite bagel shop serving chewy, malt-forward rounds with lox cured and smoked in-house. Weekday service moves quickly, with counter seating to watch fresh lox slicing and cable cars roll by.
Must-Try Dishes:
House-cured smoked lox on sesame, Egg & cheese with sweet pepper butter, Blackened everything with scallion schmear
Scores:
Value: 8
Service: 8.2
Consistency: 8.7
Food Quality: 9.1
Atmosphere: 6.9
Cultural Relevance: 8.5
What makes it special: Chewy, East Coast–style bagels with lox cured and smoked in-house.
Who should go: FiDi workers and serious bagel fans
When to visit: Weekday mornings before noon to beat the rush
What to order: Sesame with house lox; egg & cheese; blackened everything + scallion
Insider tip: Grab a counter seat to watch fresh lox slicing and get faster handoff.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking in FiDi is very limited; closest options are paid garages on Clay and Battery (expect $6–$10 per hour). No valet available.
Dress code: Casual—office wear, jeans, and streetwear all fine. No need to dress up.
Noise level: Moderate—counter seating has steady city background noise, but conversation is possible.
Weekend wait: Not applicable—shop closes by afternoon.
Weekday lunch: 5–15 minutes during peak office rush; quicker mid-morning.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes—egg & cheese bagel, veggie cream cheese, and avocado options.
Vegan options: Limited—plain or everything bagel with hummus or avocado if available.
Gluten-free options: No dedicated gluten-free bagels; cross-contact unavoidable.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Not ideal—it’s more of a quick-service counter spot than a sit-down experience, though it can work for a casual morning meet-up.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Yes—no reservations taken. Counter seating and a few small tables are first-come, first-serve.
Is it kid-friendly? Yes for older kids who can sit at the counter or share a bagel. No high chairs or play space—best for quick visits rather than long family meals.
Best For
Better for: House-cured lox and authentic East Coast–style chew put it ahead of generic bagel chains.
Skip if: Skip if you need gluten-free options or a long, sit-down brunch—other cafes or brunch spots in FiDi suit that better.