Glad I finally made it to their store after several samplings of the authentic yummies at farmers matkets & events. And yes, their bagels never dissapoint! For those of you used to "stiff kaiser rolls", and inisist that is what bagel is, OR, think Tali's bagel is HARD, then apparently you never had the real thing from NYC(Ess-a-bagel, Kossar's, anybody?). BAGEL is NOT BREAD, therefore, NOT SOFT. Crunchy/crispy, and chewy outside, and gooey/doughy inside, THAT's how authentic bagel should be, and Tali's bagel is all about. After this legendary Kakaako bagel store closed its door years ago due to the owner/baker's retirement, FINALLY authentic bagel store that also makes bialys started business in the same area. This particular sandwich I had today is toasted everything bagel with veggie spread(vegan)...sooo flavorful & filling, progressed /upgraded version of simple bagel with cream cheese. Starting a day with a good authentic Bagel & a cup of joe, can't go wrong with that✌🏽

They have plantbased schmear.

After the legendary This is it Bakery closed the door, haven't had an authentic NY style bagel for a long time. Then, stumble upon(accidentally) at the Made In Hawaii Festival 2022 & been a fan ever since. Crunchy outside, chewy-gooey inside, the kind of bagels you purchase a dozen, then 2 or 3 will be into your tummy(haha!) before you even get home...

Started munching and realised almost forgot 📸. Take a close look at the side-cut inside view, the texture, you can tell how chewy-goody this bagel is?

My definition of good bagel is, smells soooo irresistible when purchased fresh, ended up eating some while it's warm before even arriving home. Tali's bagel is the perfect example of that. And yes, I had 2 bagels besides the schmear sammich today but absolutely worth it✌🏽

The way "everything" bagel should be✌🏽

THIS!! is how the "everything bagel" should be like✌🏽No quesions!