I hope this is just a one-time occurrence for this place, but I waited in line behind a guy while he 1) yelled at me for being in his person space while being ten feet away from him and 2) took up the cashier’s time for 10-15 minutes having a conversation. When it was finally my turn at the counter, he barged in front of me again and tried to continue his conversation with the cashier and yelled at me again for being in HIS personal space. When I told him that I just wanted to pay for my bagel, he leaned over and coughed directly and intentionally on my food. Cashiers did nothing to rectify the situation. Super disappointed in this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Thomas Styles
Good food however each time I order online the estimate for how long it’ll take Is way off and food is cold by the time I get there
Mark Twain
Idk how you guys are on the east coast and sooo trash. Do you import your bagels from Cali? Just for two poppyseed bagels with cream cheese. First all, they put enough cream cheese to maybe cover 80% of one side. Second the bagel was increadibly stale, dry and just generally poor tasting. Can’t believe this place is around other than the fact no one really has many options In that part of town.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Stephanie Guseva
Large menu selection, cozy and welcoming environment. Went with a large group of students and the staff were very attentive.
William Muench
theyre pretty
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan
Sophie W.
Another win from CTB Egg, honey apple, sharp cheddar, cream cheese, on sun dried tomatoes sub for chicken sausage on panini press sourdough
B W
Great breakfast place with a nice atmosphere and plenty of options between savory foods and baked
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Maria A.
I had 3 meals here in 72 hours. Granted 2 were breakfast but I'd go again. Everything bagel breakfast sandwiches and coffee drinks were great. They were made to order so be prepared to wait just a little bit. Staff is professional yet friendly. Also picked up a gingerbread cookie for the plane ride home. So glad I did.
Sunshine Fox
Wow so happy to never go here again! Waited 35 minutes for a sandwich when I could have literally sat and had a gourmet meal at Simeon’s for the same amount of time. Called to speak to the owner who was not available with the assurance from the manager I would receive a refund for the sandwich I never got still haven’t received. By the way they microwave the eggs and charge 3x the price. Go to dolce delight or hound and mare or even the state diner is better for that matter!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Alison K.
Ordered a bagel and scallion cream cheese, which was delicious. Lots of sandwich and ready to go food options available, lively atmosphere with upbeat decor. Coffee was well prepared. There is a 2 step ordering process (order food in one line and then coffee in another when you pay) so not sure how that works when it gets very crowded.
CTB is a great place to have a quick bite when in Ithaca. The bagels and the sandwiches are good. Prices are also very reasonable. There are no table service, and the line to order could be quite long at peak times. However, the line does move fairly quickly as the staff taking the orders and the staff preparing the food are very efficient.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Skye Parker
If you want to study without being blasted by loud music, don’t come here! I got a decaf coffee and politely asked the girl at the register if they could turn down the loud music. She said she would ask the manager (huh?), and later after I had paid and sat down, the music was even LOUDER. No wonder most people were sitting outside! I packed up my stuff and just left with a sour look on my face. Would not recommend if you want a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Arianna M Wright
I ordered a Hot Chocolate yesterday and called and asked for a refund as I got black coffee instead, the lady I talked to told me I would get refunded but yet no refund has been received on my end I’m very disappointed because I love this CTB but I’m not sure I’ll be back for awhile.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Reed Brozen
Excellent bagels and cream cheese. It took slightly long to prepare, considering they were just toasting bagels.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bagel with Cream Cheese
Wifredo Fernández
If a bagelry toasts their bagels by default, they should either make that clear or have staff ask if you want it toasted or not. Toasting the bagel melts the cream cheese and often burns the bagel. Bagels were hard as a rock.
I hope this is just a one-time occurrence for this place, but I waited in line behind a guy while he 1) yelled at me for being in his person space while being ten feet away from him and 2) took up the cashier’s time for 10-15 minutes having a conversation. When it was finally my turn at the counter, he barged in front of me again and tried to continue his conversation with the cashier and yelled at me again for being in HIS personal space. When I told him that I just wanted to pay for my bagel, he leaned over and coughed directly and intentionally on my food. Cashiers did nothing to rectify the situation. Super disappointed in this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Good food however each time I order online the estimate for how long it’ll take Is way off and food is cold by the time I get there
Idk how you guys are on the east coast and sooo trash. Do you import your bagels from Cali? Just for two poppyseed bagels with cream cheese. First all, they put enough cream cheese to maybe cover 80% of one side. Second the bagel was increadibly stale, dry and just generally poor tasting. Can’t believe this place is around other than the fact no one really has many options In that part of town.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Large menu selection, cozy and welcoming environment. Went with a large group of students and the staff were very attentive.
theyre pretty
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan
Another win from CTB Egg, honey apple, sharp cheddar, cream cheese, on sun dried tomatoes sub for chicken sausage on panini press sourdough
Great breakfast place with a nice atmosphere and plenty of options between savory foods and baked
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
I had 3 meals here in 72 hours. Granted 2 were breakfast but I'd go again. Everything bagel breakfast sandwiches and coffee drinks were great. They were made to order so be prepared to wait just a little bit. Staff is professional yet friendly. Also picked up a gingerbread cookie for the plane ride home. So glad I did.
Wow so happy to never go here again! Waited 35 minutes for a sandwich when I could have literally sat and had a gourmet meal at Simeon’s for the same amount of time. Called to speak to the owner who was not available with the assurance from the manager I would receive a refund for the sandwich I never got still haven’t received. By the way they microwave the eggs and charge 3x the price. Go to dolce delight or hound and mare or even the state diner is better for that matter!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ordered a bagel and scallion cream cheese, which was delicious. Lots of sandwich and ready to go food options available, lively atmosphere with upbeat decor. Coffee was well prepared. There is a 2 step ordering process (order food in one line and then coffee in another when you pay) so not sure how that works when it gets very crowded.
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CTB is a great place to have a quick bite when in Ithaca. The bagels and the sandwiches are good. Prices are also very reasonable. There are no table service, and the line to order could be quite long at peak times. However, the line does move fairly quickly as the staff taking the orders and the staff preparing the food are very efficient.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
If you want to study without being blasted by loud music, don’t come here! I got a decaf coffee and politely asked the girl at the register if they could turn down the loud music. She said she would ask the manager (huh?), and later after I had paid and sat down, the music was even LOUDER. No wonder most people were sitting outside! I packed up my stuff and just left with a sour look on my face. Would not recommend if you want a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
I ordered a Hot Chocolate yesterday and called and asked for a refund as I got black coffee instead, the lady I talked to told me I would get refunded but yet no refund has been received on my end I’m very disappointed because I love this CTB but I’m not sure I’ll be back for awhile.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Excellent bagels and cream cheese. It took slightly long to prepare, considering they were just toasting bagels.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bagel with Cream Cheese
If a bagelry toasts their bagels by default, they should either make that clear or have staff ask if you want it toasted or not. Toasting the bagel melts the cream cheese and often burns the bagel. Bagels were hard as a rock.