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Modern Bagel Cafe
- 23-55 Fair Lawn Ave, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

Bagel shop, Breakfast restaurant ★4.0 (15)·$1–10

23-55 Fair Lawn Ave, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410, USA

4.0
This one is Fair Lawns best bagel and sandwich shop. If you not sure what to get, get the everything bagel with Taylor ham, egg and cheese with ketchup, salt and pepper. They make the best one!!!.Everything else is good as well. - Gelo Petsvona
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Modern Bagel Cafe Introduce

For anyone in New Jersey, the standard for a great start to the day is non-negotiable: it starts with a truly excellent bagel and a perfectly crafted breakfast sandwich. In Bergen County, residents know that finding that perfect combination of fresh-baked quality, speed, and flavor leads them straight to Modern Bagel Cafe in Fair Lawn. This beloved local spot is more than just a bagel shop; it’s a full-service culinary destination, identified as a Bagel shop, Breakfast restaurant, Cafe, and Coffee shop all rolled into one.

Introduction / Overview

Modern Bagel Cafe has established itself as Fair Lawn's premier destination for breakfast and lunch. Its reputation is built on delivering high-quality food, incredibly fast service, and a welcoming atmosphere that keeps locals coming back. One patron enthusiastically declares it "Fair Lawns best bagel and sandwich shop," while another praises the staff as "very friendly and welcoming."

The core of the business is, naturally, the Hot Bagels. Customers can choose from classic options like Poppy Seed Bagel, Blueberry Bagel, Egg Bagel, and Salt Bagel, available individually as Classic Bagels ($1.25) or in bulk with a Baker's Dozen ($13.00). The menu, however, extends far beyond simple bagels. It is a comprehensive breakfast and lunch selection, featuring everything from signature New Jersey-style breakfast sandwiches to gourmet wraps, paninis, and full omelette platters.

The cafe caters to a fast-paced lifestyle, with its planning geared toward a Quick visit, yet it offers the comfort of Dine-in service. Whether you're rushing to work and need an Eggs with Meat ($4.99) sandwich or sitting down for a relaxing weekend Western Omelette ($8.99), Modern Bagel Cafe delivers food that is made fresh and fast, fulfilling the promise that the New Jersey breakfast experience truly "just hits different."

Location and Accessibility

Modern Bagel Cafe is conveniently located at 23-55 Fair Lawn Ave, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410, USA, placing it in a highly accessible area for residents across Fair Lawn and surrounding Bergen County towns.

The establishment prioritizes accessibility for all members of the community, offering several features to ensure a smooth and hassle-free visit:

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom

Parking is made simple with multiple options, a considerable benefit in a busy area:

  • Free parking lot: Available for easy, direct access to the cafe.
  • Free street parking: Providing additional parking capacity.

Payment flexibility is also a key component of its accessibility. Modern Bagel Cafe accepts a variety of contemporary payment methods for a quick and seamless transaction:

  • Credit cards: Accepting major card providers.
  • Debit cards: For fast, direct transactions.
  • NFC mobile payments: Supporting tap-to-pay options for maximum speed and efficiency.
Services Offered

The range of services at Modern Bagel Cafe is designed to cover every possible need, from a quick solo breakfast to a large catered corporate event.

  • In-store shopping: The traditional model for ordering, allowing customers to view the fresh bagels and choose their selections.
  • Dine-in: Providing comfortable seating and an inviting atmosphere to enjoy Breakfast or lunch.
  • Takeout: Perfect for grabbing a meal on the go.
  • In-store pickup: For customers who order ahead and need a swift collection.
  • Delivery: Offering the ultimate convenience of bringing the full menu right to the customer’s door.
  • Catering: A robust service offering platters for meetings, parties, and large events, including Bagel Platter with Assorted Cream Cheese ($59.00) and Gourmet Wrap & Panini Sandwich Platter ($96.00).
Features / Highlights

Modern Bagel Cafe distinguishes itself through its comprehensive menu, dedication to speed, and commitment to the local New Jersey staples.

  • Authentic NJ Breakfast Sandwich: Famous for making the "best one" of the iconic Taylor Ham (pork roll), egg, and cheese sandwich.
  • Extensive Breakfast Menu: Goes far beyond bagels, featuring Omelettes (e.g., Nova Scotia Lox & Onion Omelette for $9.99), Pancakes & French Toast, and Hot off the Grill items.
  • Full Lunch Program: Offers large Cold Subs and Hot Subs (like Cheesesteak for $9.99), as well as over 15 unique Paninis and Gourmet Wraps (all $8.99).
  • Variety of Spreads: Features classic and specialty options, including **Lite Plain Cream Cheese ($3.00)**, Flavored Cream Cheese ($3.99), and Cream Cheese with sliced Nova Lox ($8.10).
  • Coffee and Beverages: Designated as a Coffee shop and Cafe, ensuring high-quality Coffee is available to complement every meal.
  • Excellent Customer Service: Noted for a staff that is "very friendly and welcoming," enhancing the overall dining experience.
  • Modern Amenities: Provides a clean Restroom and free Wi-Fi for customers dining in.
Contact Information

To place a delivery or catering order, or to inquire about daily specials and hours, please use the following contact details for the Fair Lawn location:

Address: 23-55 Fair Lawn Ave, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410, USA

Phone: (201) 794-0049

Mobile Phone: +1 201-794-0049

What is worth choosing

Choosing Modern Bagel Cafe is choosing the quintessential, high-quality New Jersey breakfast experience, backed by a vast and varied menu that covers lunch and catering needs as well.

The Unbeatable Local Favorite:

If you are a New Jersey native or simply looking for the most authentic experience, the consensus from locals is clear: you must try the classic Taylor Ham, Bacon, Eggs, Sausage, with Cheese ($5.50), specifically requested on an everything bagel with salt, pepper, and ketchup (the famous SPK). Customers rave that they "make the best one" and declare it "one of the best breakfast sandwiches iv ever had." This signature sandwich is the pinnacle of what makes NJ breakfast spots superior.

Beyond the Sandwich:

The diversity of the menu ensures satisfaction for any appetite:

  • For the Lox Lover: Indulge in the Cream Cheese with sliced Nova Lox ($8.10) bagel or the savory Nova Scotia Lox & Onion Omelette ($9.99).
  • For Lunch: Skip the usual chain and opt for a high-quality Hot Sub like the Chicken Parmesan ($9.99), or explore the sophisticated flavors of a Panini such as the Tuscan or Chicken Fajita (all $8.99). The vegetarian options are also extensive, including the Grilled Eggplant with Broccoli, Peppers, Onions & Fresh Mozzarella sub or wrap ($8.99).
  • For the Sweet Tooth: The Strawberry, Blueberry, or Chocolate Chip Pancakes (all $7.99) offer a sweet start to the day.

Modern Bagel Cafe’s commitment to providing comprehensive services—from Delivery to In-store pickup—and its acceptance of NFC mobile payments proves its dedication to the modern, busy New Jersey customer. When you combine the friendliness of the staff and the quality of the food, especially the locally celebrated breakfast sandwich, it’s no wonder this spot encourages return visits, with patrons planning to "stop back tomorrow" to grab some "delightful bagels." Modern Bagel Cafe is the reliable, high-quality choice for breakfast and lunch in Fair Lawn.

Modern Bagel Cafe Food & drink

  • Hot Bagels

  • Classic Bagels $1.25

    Plain, Poppy Seed, Egg, Salt, Onion, Garlic, Whole-Wheat, Cinnamon Raisin, Pumpernickel, Multi-Grain, Everything, Sesame Seed, Blueberry, Rainbow, Jalapeno, Black Russian

  • Baker's Dozen $13.00

    12 get 1 free

  • Mini Bagels $0.75
  • Mini Bagels per dozen $7.50
  • Spreads

    Choose a bagel: Black Russian Bagel, Poppy Seed Bagel, Blueberry Bagel, Egg Bagel, Salt Bagel

  • Bagel with Butter $2.35
  • Bagel with Cream Cheese $2.95
  • Bagel with Peanut Butter $2.75
  • Bagel with Peanut Butter & Jelly $3.45
  • Flavored Cream Cheese $3.99

    Scallion, Vegetable, Olive, Walnut Raisin, Strawberry

  • Nova Spread $4.45
  • Cream Cheese with sliced Nova Lox $8.10
  • Lite Plain Cream Cheese $3.00
  • Lite Vegetable, Scallion, & Sun-Dried Tomato $3.99
  • Hot off the Grill

  • 2 Eggs Sandwich $2.95
  • 2 Eggs with Cheese $3.40
  • 2 Egg Whites $3.50
  • Eggs with Meat $4.99

    Choice of: Bacon, Turkey, Taylor Ham, Sausage, Turkey Bacon, Turkey Sausage, or Pastrami

  • 2 Eggs with Meat and Cheese $5.99
  • Taylor Ham, Bacon, Eggs, Sausage, with Cheese $5.50
  • Heart Attack $9.99

    Eggs, Taylor Ham, Sausage, Bacon, Hash Browns, Cheese on sub

  • Omelettes - comes with Home Fries & Toast

  • Cheese Omelette $7.99
  • Western Omelette $8.99
  • Ham Omelette $8.99
  • Veggie Omelette $8.99
  • Nova Scotia Lox & Onion Omelette $9.99
  • Steak, Cheese & Mushroom Omelette $9.99
  • Spanish Omelette $9.99
  • Pancakes & French Toast

  • Plain Pancakes $6.99
  • Strawberry Pancakes $7.99
  • Blueberry Pancakes $7.99
  • Chocolate Chip Pancakes $7.99
  • French Toast Platter (3 pieces) $6.99

    Add fruit $1.00

  • French Toast & Eggs $9.99
  • Breakfast Wraps all 6.99

  • Whole-Wheat, Plain or Spinach Protein Wrap

    3 Egg Whites, grilled Turkey, Spinach & American Cheese

  • Veggie Wrap

    3 Eggs with Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, Tomato & American Cheese

  • Western Wrap

    3 Eggs with Boiled Ham, Peppers, Onions, Salsa, & American Cheese

  • 3 Cheese Wrap

    3 Eggs with Mozzarella, Provolone & Cheddar Cheese

  • Cowboy Wrap

    3 Eggs with Grilled Roast Beef, Caramelized Onions & American Cheese

  • Eggs Platter Special

    2 Eggs (any style), Hash Browns & side of Meat, Toast or Bagel

  • Salads

  • Chicken Caesar Salad $7.99

    Tossed Romaine Lettuce, Grilled Chicken, Croutons & Parmesan Cheese

  • Caesar Salad $6.99
  • Chef Salad $7.99
  • House Salad $6.49
  • Portabella Salad $7.99
  • Salad over Salad $6.99

    Tossed Mesclun Salad with choice of Lite Tuna, Tuna, Egg or Chicken

  • Sandwiches - Rolls, Wheat, Multi-Grain, Rye, White, or Bagel

  • Croissant $0.55
  • Oven Roasted, Smoked or Peppermill Turkey $7.49
  • Roast Beef $8.49
  • Ham $7.49
  • Pastrami $8.49
  • Genoa Salami $6.99
  • Chicken Salad $8.49
  • Cheese $6.49
  • Egg Salad $7.49
  • Whitefish Salad $7.49
  • Tuna Salad $7.49
  • Lite Tuna Salad $8.99
  • Grilled Chicken $8.49
  • Chicken Cutlet $8.99
  • Add Cheese, Onions, Pepper or Tomato $0.65
  • Heroes $8.99
  • Italian $8.99
  • Chicken Parmesan $8.99
  • Philly Cheesesteak $8.99
  • Wraps

  • Tuna Salad $8.99
  • Chicken Salad $8.99
  • Falafel Sandwich $8.99

    Deep Fried Falafel with Chopped Salad and Tahini Sauce in a wrap

  • Shawerma

    Seasoned Chicken with Garlic sauce on a wrap

  • Gourmet Wraps - 8.99

  • California Turkey Wrap

    Turkey, Sun-Dried Tomato, Romain Lettuce, Swiss & Honey Mustard

  • Chopped Grilled Chicken

    Grilled Chicken, Roasted Peppers, Fresh Mozzarella, Romaine Lettuce, & Avocado

  • Grilled Veggie Wrap

    Grilled Portobello Mushrooms, Sun-Dried Tomato, Roasted Peppers, Cucumber, Tomato, Romaine Lettuce & Avocado

  • Caprese

    Fresh Mozzarella with Tomato, Romaine Lettuce, Pesto Sauce & Basil

  • Turkey Caprese

    Turkey with Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Romaine Lettuce, Pesto Sauce & Basil

  • Pollo Alla Griglia

    Grilled Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomato, Romaine Lettuce, Pesto Sauce & Basil

  • Portobello

    Grilled Portobello Mushrooms, Sun-Dried Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Romaine, Pesto Sauce & Basil

  • Grilled Chicken Caesar

    Grilled Chicken with Romaine, Parmesan Cheese, Creamy Caesar Dressing & Croutons

  • Philly Cheesesteak Wrap

    Grilled Roast Beef with Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms & Melted Cheddar

  • Paninis - 8.99

  • Served on Toasted European Flatbread.

    Create your own or choose 1 of our famous creations

  • Monte Cristo

    Ham, Smoked Turkey, Cheddar Cheese, Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato & Honey Mustard

  • Tuscan

    Fresh Mozzarella, Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil

  • Capri

    Smoked Turkey, Genoa Salami, Provolone, Spinach, Cherry Peppers & Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • Delightful

    Smoked Turkey with Swiss Cheese, Coleslaw & Honey Mustard

  • Italiano

    Grilled Chicken, Roasted Peppers, Mozzarella & Pesto

  • Vegetarian

    Mixed Grilled Vegetables & Fresh Mozzarella

  • Chicken Fajita

    Grilled Chicken, Cheddar Cheese, Roasted Peppers, Caramelized Onions, & Salsa

  • Russian

    Roast Beef, Muenster Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Lettuce, Tomato & Russian Dressing

  • Chicken Parmigiana

    Chicken Cutlet with Mozzarella, Marinara Sauce, Parmesan Cheese & Basil

  • Soho

    Grilled Lemon Chicken with Swiss Cheese & Fresh Grilled Vegetables

  • The Classic

    Ham, Salami, Capicola, Bacon, Provolone, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo, Oil & Vinegar

  • Tuna Melt

    Tuna with Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce & Tomato

  • Mediterranean

    Grilled Chicken, Black Olives, Spinach & Tomato

  • Manhattan

    Grilled Chicken, Spinach, Tomato, Mozzarella Cheese, Fresh Basil & Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • BBQ Chicken

    Grilled Chicken, Caramelized Onions, Cheddar Cheese & BBQ Sauce

  • Vegetarian Sandwiches

  • Choice of Sub, Wrap or Panini $8.99
  • Grilled Eggplant with Broccoli, Peppers, Onions & Fresh Mozzarella
  • Peppers, Onions, Grilled Mushroom & Spinach
  • Zucchini & Squash with Peppers, Onions, Grilled Mushrooms & Spinach
  • Fresh Mozzarella with Lettuce, Tomato & Pesto
  • Grill

  • Make it a deluxe $2.00

    Includes: French Fries, Side Salad, Lettuce, Tomato & Pickle

  • Hamburger $6.00
  • Cheese Burger $6.75
  • Turkey Bacon B.L.T Sandwich $8.99
  • B.L.T. $7.50
  • Grilled Reuben $8.99
  • Grilled Chicken Breast $8.50
  • Deep Fried Chicken Fillet $8.50
  • Cold Subs

  • Make any item deluxe $2.00

    Includes: French Fries, Side Salad, Lettuce, Tomato & Pickle

  • Ham Salami & Provolone $11.99
  • Turkey Sub $9.99
  • Roast Beef $9.99
  • Roast Beef with Cheese $10.99
  • Pastrami $9.99
  • Pastrami with Cheese $10.99
  • Corned Beef $9.99
  • Bologna $6.99
  • Genoa Salami $8.50
  • Ham $9.99
  • Hot Subs

  • Chicken Cutlet $9.99
  • Chicken Parmesan $9.99
  • Grilled Chicken $9.99
  • Cheesesteak $9.99
  • Cheesesteak with the works $10.99
  • Chicken Cheesesteak with the works $10.99
  • Chicken Cheesesteak $9.99
  • Sides

  • Chicken Tenders $7.99

    4pc

  • Buffalo Wings $11.99

    8pc

  • French Fries $3.99
  • French Fries with Cheese $4.99
  • Mozzarella Sticks $6.99

    5pc

  • Mozzarella Sticks with Fries $9.99
  • Catering

  • 3 feet - 6 feet Subs $17.99

    per foot

  • Bagel Platter with Assorted Cream Cheese $59.00

    per Dozen

  • Bagel Platter with Assorted Homemade Salad $100.00

    per Dozen

  • Bagel Platter with Assorted Meat & Cheese $129.00

    per Dozen

  • Mini Bagel Platter with Assorted Cream Cheese $29.00

    per Dozen

  • Mini Bagel Platter with Assorted Homemade Salads $49.00

    per Dozen

  • Mini Bagel Platter with Assorted Meat & Cheese $55.00

    per Dozen

  • Cold Cut Platter $9.99

    per Person - Assorted Meats & Cheese, Choice of Bread on the side, Assorted Cream Cheeses, Bagels Slices on the side. Regular Bagels $65 per Dozen

  • Sliced Nova Lox Platters $9.99

    per Person - Fresh Sliced Nova, Assorted Cream Cheese, Sliced Red Onion, Assorted Bagel Sliced

  • Gourmet Wrap & Panini Sandwich Platter $96.00

    per Dozen - Comes with side of Salad, Coleslaw, Macaroni, Tomato, Mozzarella, Tri-Colored Pasta or Potato Salad

  • Dessert Platters $2.75

    per Person - Assorted Cakes, Muffins, & Cookies

  • Fruit Platter $4.50

    per Person

Modern Bagel Cafe Details

  • Service options

  • Delivery
  • In-store pickup
  • In-store shopping
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Offerings

  • Coffee
  • Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Amenities

  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi
  • Planning

  • Quick visit
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
  • Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Modern Bagel Cafe Photos

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Modern Bagel Cafe Location

Modern Bagel Cafe

23-55 Fair Lawn Ave, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410, USA

Modern Bagel Cafe Reviews

An average rating of ★4.2 from 260 user reviews.

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