Here is the thing about back east bagels. They have the best bagels in az. I am from back east I know. These are legit. The problem is most of the time they are selling day olds that are stale. When you catch a fresh bagel it is paradise. I think it's criminal to say you are back east style and sell old stuff. In jersey that wouldn't be tolerated. The locals would complain and not go back. In Tempe there are zero alternatives so I deal. But it really makes my blood boil.