Go to BBC! The line is nuts! All. Morning. Long. If that doesn't speak for itself, I don't know what else would. Last weekend, we had a big group eating breakfast at Bloomington Bagel. The bagels are definitely NY style. I can vouch for the Horseradish Green Onion schematic, it's so yummy! The bagels all got rave reviews and the egg sandwiches are also very good. Multiple locations, the Dunn location is iconic, just go! It's a great stop in B-Town!
Eleanora R.
The service was great efficient and the lovely lady at the front desk was super helpful she even spelled my name right!!! The ambiance was very cozy it was super cold so it was nice to come into the warm building with really cool tables and a pairing of downtown Bloomington. The food was also superb I got the blueberry banana smoothies and an everything bagel with plain cream cheese. My only complaint is that those 2 things were 11.75. But I love supporting this local business!!!!
Sam G.
Let me start by saying the food was good it just didn't necessarily jump out at me that is why I am only reviewing it three stars. The food was good but it was just very average. The people working here were very friendly and nice . Along with this the shop was a nice quiet area to sit down and enjoy your bagel.
Karen W.
Delicious! We tried several different flavors. The rainbow colored ones are actually just a plain flavor.
Ryan B.
Fantastic service, and fantastic bagels! Lots of options and about as close as I've seen in the Midwest to what you'd get in NYC or New Jersey. Can't get much better than the location either, just off campus. We will be going back every time we visit.
Paul Kenfield
1 star because they started emailing me with me authorizing it. Apparently the card reader provides them with your email address. Shame on them.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ash
Management went out of their way to make some special accommodations for me. We were pleased with the food and service on a very busy game day.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Cass
Food was really good, seems like they really put in effort to make everyone happy!! The bagel itself is thick and can be hard to chew but overall flavor was good! I also got a strawberry smoothie that sadly wasn’t good at all! Tasted like nothing but yogurt and was so thick it wouldn’t go into a straw!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Collin Nicholas Rotella
Went into the college mall location today. First time ever going and was not disappointed. The options are a little overwhelming, but we were waited on by an extremely patient and kind person named Juno who helped walk us through all the choices.
Food was great, staff was great, an overall A+ experience.
I do wish that the company let us tip the staff via the card reader. Luckily I found I had a little surprise cash on me, but was initially a little distressed that I wouldn't be able to show my gratitude for the outstanding service we received.
Brian Schack
The menu is a slide show on the television, so it rotates through the slides while I’m still trying to read them. A little pricy. I asked for a cup of water, but they only offer bottled water for an extra charge. The permanently closed location next to Bear’s Place on 3rd St offered cups of water for free. The paper tray that the food comes on is too small. The tables were dirty. No public restroom. Good location. I like the food — especially the Supernova bagel sandwich and blueberry banana smoothie. Honestly, despite my criticism, I will come back.
Best bagels in town, hands down! I am lucky enough to get to work with BBC at my current job, which is like ten steps away from their downtown location, and in addition to the yummiest food, everyone who works there are the nicest! There may be other bagel spots in town, but BBC is the only one that's consistent with quality and has the most toppings to add in. As a vegetarian, the fact they have so many vegetables to add in is a game changer, they also update their menu so much more than any other bagel spot, they do new schmear inventions all the time, and even just added jn impossible sausage! Thanks neighbors!
Josh F.
They advertise that you get a pickle with the "Lotsa Lox" bagel. However, everytime I go, they dont give me the pickle. If i'm paying $9 for a bagel, at least make it correctly.
Marty Semrau
Delicious food but slow service with mobile order.
Cole m.
I ordered a bagel, waited 30 minutes and watched 20 people come in and order and get their food, then found out they threw away my ticket and didn't even make it
Go to BBC! The line is nuts! All. Morning. Long. If that doesn't speak for itself, I don't know what else would. Last weekend, we had a big group eating breakfast at Bloomington Bagel. The bagels are definitely NY style. I can vouch for the Horseradish Green Onion schematic, it's so yummy! The bagels all got rave reviews and the egg sandwiches are also very good. Multiple locations, the Dunn location is iconic, just go! It's a great stop in B-Town!
The service was great efficient and the lovely lady at the front desk was super helpful she even spelled my name right!!! The ambiance was very cozy it was super cold so it was nice to come into the warm building with really cool tables and a pairing of downtown Bloomington. The food was also superb I got the blueberry banana smoothies and an everything bagel with plain cream cheese. My only complaint is that those 2 things were 11.75. But I love supporting this local business!!!!
Let me start by saying the food was good it just didn't necessarily jump out at me that is why I am only reviewing it three stars. The food was good but it was just very average. The people working here were very friendly and nice . Along with this the shop was a nice quiet area to sit down and enjoy your bagel.
Delicious! We tried several different flavors. The rainbow colored ones are actually just a plain flavor.
Fantastic service, and fantastic bagels! Lots of options and about as close as I've seen in the Midwest to what you'd get in NYC or New Jersey. Can't get much better than the location either, just off campus. We will be going back every time we visit.
1 star because they started emailing me with me authorizing it. Apparently the card reader provides them with your email address. Shame on them.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Management went out of their way to make some special accommodations for me. We were pleased with the food and service on a very busy game day.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Food was really good, seems like they really put in effort to make everyone happy!! The bagel itself is thick and can be hard to chew but overall flavor was good! I also got a strawberry smoothie that sadly wasn’t good at all! Tasted like nothing but yogurt and was so thick it wouldn’t go into a straw!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Went into the college mall location today. First time ever going and was not disappointed. The options are a little overwhelming, but we were waited on by an extremely patient and kind person named Juno who helped walk us through all the choices. Food was great, staff was great, an overall A+ experience. I do wish that the company let us tip the staff via the card reader. Luckily I found I had a little surprise cash on me, but was initially a little distressed that I wouldn't be able to show my gratitude for the outstanding service we received.
The menu is a slide show on the television, so it rotates through the slides while I’m still trying to read them. A little pricy. I asked for a cup of water, but they only offer bottled water for an extra charge. The permanently closed location next to Bear’s Place on 3rd St offered cups of water for free. The paper tray that the food comes on is too small. The tables were dirty. No public restroom. Good location. I like the food — especially the Supernova bagel sandwich and blueberry banana smoothie. Honestly, despite my criticism, I will come back.
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Best bagels in town, hands down! I am lucky enough to get to work with BBC at my current job, which is like ten steps away from their downtown location, and in addition to the yummiest food, everyone who works there are the nicest! There may be other bagel spots in town, but BBC is the only one that's consistent with quality and has the most toppings to add in. As a vegetarian, the fact they have so many vegetables to add in is a game changer, they also update their menu so much more than any other bagel spot, they do new schmear inventions all the time, and even just added jn impossible sausage! Thanks neighbors!
They advertise that you get a pickle with the "Lotsa Lox" bagel. However, everytime I go, they dont give me the pickle. If i'm paying $9 for a bagel, at least make it correctly.
Delicious food but slow service with mobile order.
I ordered a bagel, waited 30 minutes and watched 20 people come in and order and get their food, then found out they threw away my ticket and didn't even make it
Good selection of fresh bagels and sandwiches.