We ate lunch here one summer day. Methinks we need to visit again at breakfast time. Soon.
211 Boone Heights Dr.
Boone, NC 28607
828-268-2362
Hours:
Mon -> Sat 7:00 am -> 3:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am ->3:00 pm
Web site: www.mountainbagels.com
Ray: As with Troy’s, I attempted to order the chili as an appetizer.
Unfortunately, this is yet another place that believe chili is not to be served in the summer time. See my rant entitled No Chili in Summer Blues elsewhere on this site for why I think this is a ludicrous position.
Tom: I agree that this arbitrary rule is kind of ridiculous, but remember that con carne’s are seasonal.
Ray: Huh? Well, given this, I opted for three stuffed grape leaves, a Mountaineer sandwich (roast beef, lettuce, tomato, mayo, mustard on onion bagel, minus the cheese). The bagel was good and fresh, with just the right amount of onions, and the lettuce was good.
Tom: I wanted the soup of the day but there was no soup of the day that day! What is that all about? Instead, I got the Greek salad–lettuce, red onions, cukes, tomatoes, a few Greek olives (red), and of course feta cheese–good, but no pepperocini! I thought all Greek salads came with some peppers! Another outrage! At least it had tomatoes…
Ray: However, the tomatoes in my sandwich were of the gas-ripened variety. Worst of all, the roast beef was quite tough, a big disappointment. The sandwich came with a side of potato salad which was ok, but I’m not really a good judge of potato salads. The grape leaves were not home-made, but were nevertheless quite tasty, and my pickle spears were crispy. I washed all this down with a glass of iced tea which was good, not weak like some. Although I didn’t try any, the desserts and pastries looked very delicious!.
Tom: For my main serving I had the Babaganouch …
Ray: Bless you.
Tom: No, I did not sneeze–that’s the name of my entrée! It is roasted eggplant, pureed & seasoned with tahini sauce, garlic & lemon juice. I had it on a pita.
Ray: Sounds like a girly lunch…
Tom: Real men don’t eat Babaganouch? Well, I wanted something different and this place features bagels and Mediterranean–odd, but good! It was very tasty–I liked the sauce. I added lettuce and onions. Nice combo.
Ray: Yum. Well, the presentation was basic: the food here is served in paper baskets and paper/plastic cups with plastic flatware. About what you would expect at a bagel shop.
Tom: Well, my meal was Greek but not“green“– a paper tray with paper wrapped “wrap” sandwich, and a styrofoam salad container. They probably get a lot of takeout orders but there is plenty of seating. I guess if you see a help wanted sign and you are a dishwasher, you need not apply.
Ray: Indeed, Mountain Bagels has nice booths and tables, with festively painted walls and some minimal artwork. Clearly, someone put some thought into the interiors, which are relaxing and nicely done, from the wooden tables to the wooden slat blinds and coordinating colors.
You order at one end of the display case, and pay and pick up your drink cup at the other end. Once your order is ready, one of the folks brings it out to your table. Our orders came out fast and accurate. I would recommend Mountain Bagels to someone who wanted a light meal and perhaps a good quiet place for a chat.
Tom: But, we need to return for breakfast to really see what they offer. Lunch seems a bit of an afterthought–not their specialty.
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