Kitchen

[Marp]

When mine arrive I put one bag in the refrigerator and the remaining bags in the freezer.  I eat one a day and the refrigerated ones stay for a full week without needing freezing.

When ready for a new bag I put a frozen one in the refrigerator to thaw overnight then just continue as usual--slicing and toasting in the toaster.  No need to oven bake or microwave.   They come out crisp on the outside and tender on the inside.

[Venezia]

@Magicrat - I've been getting Just Bagels on auto-delivery for several years now.

They are shipped fresh, never frozen.  (Not sure where you got that idea.)

I've had reason to contact them once, when the bagels I received had taken over five days to get to me; sat in the UPS warehouse over a long weekend and were definitely stale.  (I got a refund.)

However, what I did find out from contacting both Just Bagels and QVC, is that even though the information online says "Two Day Shipping", the shipping is determined by QVC, not Just Bagels.

Just Bagels receives the orders from QVC, along with the shipping labels.  It is QVC who decides that, given the customer's location, some can be sent standard ground delivery (as in my case).

This if fine, if they ship Monday to Wednesday as stated, but I live in an area that doesn't have Saturday deliveries.  At least a couple of times, they've shipped my orders on a Thursday and there's no chance they'll get to me before the weekend.

I have no idea why your bagels were "mushy".  I've never received them like that, but I can assure you they weren't shipped from the Just Bagels facility in that condition.

Also, if you contact Just Bagels directly, they would likely offer to send you a new shipment free-of-charge.  But four days isn't unusual; just because the label is created (and it says "shipped"), it doesn't mean the bagels have actually left the facility.

Just Bagels is happy to provide you with more information.  I personally like their bagels and always have them on order.  Very rare to have a problem with the delivery or quality.

[branny]

I am originally from The Bronx in NYC where these bagels are made and sorry to say, but these bagels do not taste and have the texture of authentic New York bagels. To chewy and gummy. I've discovered that the bagels in the Whole Foods bakery department are very good. 6 in a sleeve for 5.99. Pretty good.

[Venezia]

How strange - I've never found mine either "too chewy or gummy".  Definitely not gummy!

However, not everyone lives in NYC, to have access to local bagel shops.  And a lot of people don't have access to Whole Foods (or Trader Joe's) either.

So for those who don't, you either like these or find something else you can get elsewhere.  Simple as that.  Not everyone has the same experience or choice.

[lynnie61]

We are lucky, our local big grocery store makes bagels that are delicious, sold individually or in six packs.  I also like Panera's bagels, also very good.  I have not tried just bagels.  I'm not a fan of the "bread aisle" bagels.  

[Renata22]

@Magicrat
I’ve never had one problem with Just Bagels. Sorry you did. Thank you so much for feeding to the birds & not throwing them away. 💕