Bagel Bin in Omaha is a beloved institution known for bringing authentic New York–style bagels to the Midwest since 1977. Family-owned and community-driven, the shop bakes hundreds of dozens of bagels daily, offering everything from classics like garlic and poppy seed to sweeter options like cinnamon apple and blueberry. Beyond bagels, they serve hearty sandwiches -- such as the Denver Omelet on an everything bagel—along with house-made cream cheeses, challah, pastries, and even lox. I ordered an asiago cheese bagel - one of my all-time favorites - with garlic herb cream cheese. The asiago cheese bagel is golden and fragrant, with a toasty crust that crackles slightly under each bite and a chewy, tender interior. The sharp, nutty flavor of the melted asiago baked across the surface adds richness and just the right amount of salty bite. Paired with garlic herb cream cheese, the combo is unbeatable—the spread is silky and tangy, with garlicky warmth and bright pops of fresh herbs that balance the bagel’s bold cheesiness. The kugel was a disappointment. Served cold, it had a dense, plastic-like texture that made each bite feel heavy and unappealing. The usual comforting sweetness and richness were missing, leaving it bland and one-dimensional. Instead of being creamy and satisfying, it tasted flat and lifeless, more like leftovers that had been sitting too long than a dish made with care. Grade: B