Henry Higgins Boiled Bagels

4.4
168 reviews

About

Bagel Shop

Details

  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupAvailable

Location

Henry Higgins Boiled Bagels
628 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR
97210, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.4
168 reviews
5 stars
125
4 stars
16
3 stars
9
2 stars
7
1 star
11

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Bagel Quality

Many customers praised the bagels for their authentic boiled texture and flavor, with some calling them the best in Portland.

Service Issues

Several reviews highlighted poor customer service experiences, including incorrect orders and unfriendly staff.

Pricing Concerns

Customers expressed dissatisfaction with high prices, particularly for lox bagels, which some felt were not justified by the portion sizes.

Atmosphere

The shop has a classic deli vibe, but some found it dated and uncomfortable for dining in.

Mixed Experiences

While many enjoyed their food, there were notable complaints about specific items being subpar or not meeting expectations.
  • TM
    Tatyana Mikhlina
    Jan 5, 2026
    1.0
    Meh. I’ve been in a bagel kick ever since trying another very highly rated bagel shop in the area and decided to try Henry’s today. Very disappointing mediocre bagel breakfast sandwhich. The bagel itself was not it at all. Nothing more mediocre than any bagel you could get at the store! The texture - and flavor - were both displeasing. I can’t believe all these great impressed reviews. Seriously. It didn’t hold a candle to the other one I tried last week. The shmear was also VERY bland and flavorless and there was barely any on my bagel!!!! I’ve never been given such a sad, miserable, pitiful amount of shmear on ANY other bagel in this lifetime. Probably not even in any past lifetime, either. I paid extra for cheddar cheese and there was barely any of that on there, either. The bagel sandwhich seriously needed an SOS of Salt. Luckily I Conceal Carry a small salt shaker everywhere with me so it did help. But the bagel sandwhich was still very subpar. Definitely just carton eggs too, not real ones. Will not be back. Again - really cannot believe people think these bagels are anything other than run of the mill mediocre/average.
  • MM
    Meg
    Dec 30, 2025
    5.0
    Great bagels and delicious coffee, service was fast and efficient. We
  • JG
    J. Gold
    Dec 29, 2025
    5.0
    Absolutely excellent fresh food
  • JW
    Julia Wayne
    Dec 24, 2025
    5.0
    We needed a feast for a last minute family gathering. My son picked up the order and we were all set.
  • BA
    Bryan Aalberg
    Dec 4, 2025
    5.0
    They have great food and the staff is very patient which is good because it’s a format the requires some thinking for what exactly you want if you don’t go there often. That being said I think I need to go more often. There is a reason why they are consistently voted the best bagel in Portland.

Frequently Asked Questions About Henry Higgins Boiled Bagels

What are the regular opening hours of Henry Higgins Boiled Bagels?

Henry Higgins Boiled Bagels is open from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on most days, with slight variations on Tuesday and Sunday.

Does Henry Higgins Boiled Bagels offer takeout and delivery services?

Yes, Henry Higgins Boiled Bagels offers both in-store pickup and delivery services.