I had been waiting for the opening since the sign first went up--and was not disappointed. While I have only taken out bagels without a schmear of anything, they have been fresh, slightly sweet and soft on the inside with a firm crust--the way a bagel should be. The taste reminds me of H&H bagels although just a little more doughy--but still much better than the flavorless and dry things I get everywhere else in DC that are basically just boiled bread. These are not for everybody--my son prefers soft fluffy store-bought bagels but these are authentic! I've been stocking up every weekend since it opened (but only on Sunday mind you since they keep the Shabbat!)
(By the way, should add-in case there is any confusion-that despite my username, I have no relationship to the owners of Goldberg. I'm just a guy from New York looking for a good bagel in DC.)
