There's an obvious comparison to a certain other bagel establishment that I won't name. Those are better as food, but they aren't bagels. Bloomington Bagel Company has one main perk: the bagels look, smell, and taste like bagels. However, they are not particularly fresh or tasty. They could be okay with toasting. Really, the best way to get bagels in Bloomington is to bring them yourself from a different city. read more

Not to be dramatic but I literally dream about this place. Today I got the hot mess. Which I chose the pretzel bagel, garlic and herb smear, cheddar cheese, spinach, and capers. It is absolutely delicious. The pretzel bagel is great! A little chewier than a traditional bagel, but as to be expected. I came at opening, and the employee was welcoming and quickly got my order started. There's tables inside but I chose to take it to go. Overall, I'll be counting down the days until I get to return to BBC! read more

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Overpriced, unclean, poor customer service. Wish I could recommend, but I gave them many shots, and was never pleased. At least they make their own preservative-free bagels. Gables Bagels has frozen ones delivered. read more

My bagel was like 3 days old. Last two times I have ordered it's been terrible. I'm out.

This review is for carryout catering order. I never stepped foot in the building. I enjoyed Bloomington Bagels at the 2019 Pro Swim in the Councilman-Billingsley pool. They were brought in for hospitality. I tried them on two occasions over the weekend Swim Meet and found them good, not great. Two varieties seemed overly dry to me. I do like there over size plastic knives to spread cream cheese. Mini bagels was new to me. Locals say this is as good as it gets with bagels get in Bloomington. They probably could use other options. read more

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This place has gone way downhill. I had a Supernova and a water (they no longer serve water except for bottles) and my total was somewhere around $15. The bagel was barely toasted, it wasn't cut all the way through (which made it a mess to eat), and the lox was gritty and not appetizing. This place probably stays open on selling bagels and schmears to college kids, so my review probably won't affect business. But I want the place to do better: we need good bagel delis here. read more

The branch office of the bagel shop is open and ready for business. Same MO as downtown...come to the door half closed and open. Purchase 13 delightful bagels and devour them at your right time. read more

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My husband loved the bagel I surprised him with after I forgot the donut shop was closed. It was spicy and he actually said it was the best he's had! I personally do not like bagels but he loves them and that's saying a lot that it was his favorite! read more

I love BBC! I'm surprised the locations are all rated highly except for this one. In some ways, this location is even better than the two downtown. If none other, than the lesser amounts of traffic! Locals can actually park their car right in front (it is located in a strip mall) and run in for a bagel. The shop only seats about 20 folks on tables meant for 2-4 + a small couch. There's plenty of local art being featured and the standard BBC tables full of photos of people traveling with their bagels. Folks are always friendly here. If you're looking for a BBC and want simple parking, this is your spot! read more

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We are repeat customers here and love it every time! The staff is welcoming and they always help us quickly and efficiently. We never wait too long for bagels from here. They have indoor and outdoor seating, letting you eat and relax. We will be returning! read more

As I continue the quest for excellent bagels even in big eating cities like Chicago, it bears remembering that for decades it has been possible to get very good, chewy bagels in Bloomington, Indiana, courtesy of the Bloomington Bagel Company. It also turns out: -- Such bagels are the great base for a hearty sandwich, since they are sturdy enough to stand up to a stack of condiments and toppings. -- Bloomington Bagel Company has a delightful range of yummy vegetables and other toppings to make you a bagel sandwich that Dagwood could envy. -- They have a location just a few blocks from my mom's house. It was the perfect sandwich for the road, and will be a frequent stop in my repertoire on future trips home. read more

Dave is the reason I go there every morning!! He's a wonderful positive person who makes every bagel sandwich a personal delight!!

Maybe the worst service and bagel I have ever had in my entire life. You are spending 15 dollars to eat a tasteless cold reheated bagel. Worst purchase I have ever made. read more

Having just returned from NYC, I was craving a bagel. Granted I had flexible or somewhat low expectations to get the same type of bagel, cream cheese and lox as in NY, but geez....I could barely muster one star here. Service- friendly Cleanliness- adequate Bagel was cut at such a weird angle. One part was paper thin on the side and too thick on the other. There was such a small "schmear"of cream cheese that it melted into the bagel after being applied straight out of the toaster. I couldn't taste it! The lox were a bit on the slippery or oily side and I had to remove a tiny bone from my mouth. After spending $18 on lunch, I left highly disappointed! Ugh! read more

I think I can sum up BBC in a few words. Nom nom nom nom nom nom. Nom nom nom. Nom nom. I've never had a bad experience in any location. Every shmear, every bagel, everything that comes across that counter is good. I tried a cinnamon bagel and was pleasantly surprised! This location can't handle a ton of sit down business. I was part of a group of 6, and we had to rearrange some tables. It felt a little awkward. read more

I was in the mood for a bagel sandwich after hitting a fantastic bagel spot in Louisville, KY. My brother recommended Bloomington Bagel Company so I thought I would give it a shot. The menu is extensive and accommodating. However, the ingredients were not fresh. The worker pulled out a yellow disc - when I inquired she informed me it was an "egg patty." What's an egg patty? I would like a real egg (you know, with the white and a yolk) on my $7 sandwich. The cheese selection was excellent and cheese was cheese. (Win.) The sausage was another microwaved patty; but a quick set in a skillet to brown it would not have hurt either. The worker informed me that the shmear was not homemade but purchased elsewhere. And an additional charge. In my opinion; the bagels tasted like they had been previously frozen. May be they made them at one time, froze them and now serving them? The bagel was crispy on the outside and dry on the inside. I was expecting soft and chewy. After a sad bagel sandwich; it turned out the espresso machine was broken. The worker informed me it had been broken for quite a while. How does a breakfast place not having a working coffee machine? read more

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Went there at 1:30 and the sign in the door says they close at 2 but they were already closed. I was in town just for a day and was so excited to go but couldn't :-/ read more

Delicious bagels! I recently went to BBC for breakfast while visiting Bloomington. They offer a large variety of bagels, schmears, salads, pastries, breakfast and lunch bagel sandwiches, oatmeal, soup and coffee. I tried the egg, cheese and bacon breakfast sandwich ($6.45). It was warm and delicious. The bagel itself was soft and chewy, and it fought back a little when chewing it (like any good bagel should). BBC's location is very convenient with plenty of parking right in front of the storefront. BBC's interior was simple. There was some interesting art for sale on the walls and be sure to look at the pictures on the dining tables. My only compliant is that they were all out of bagel dogs the day I was there, but still I give it 5 stars. Next time I'm in Bloomington, I'll be stopping in at the BBC. read more

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All the meats are cooked in the microwave. It's extremely overpriced and not worth your money! You can make everything at home with the right ingredients. Never again I will buy from this place again! read more

Ordered a lox bagel & got no lox :( bagel was $10 for smear + a tomato :( :( :( wahh

Really bad bagels. I could get a better one at the grocery store. Worse quality than mcdonalds and very expensive.

I really like the other locations bit, this one falls short with the amount of bagel floors they have available and with their customer service. They were low on almost every flavor of bagel and one of the workers didn't know what flavors of schmear they offered. They were quick with checkout and offered to slice and toast the bagels. They were unaware of how much bagels would be unless I bought a full bakers dozen. They were hesitant to even sell me less than 13 bagels. I would suggest visiting their several other locations instead. read more

Bloomington Bagel is now my go to breakfast place. I love the selection and the breakfast sandwiches.

they literally ran out of PLAIN BAGELS youre telling me i have to have bacon egg and cheese on a cinnamon sugar bagel i don't think so. not going back read more

Never been so disappointed. Depended on Bloomington Bagel to provide breakfast for a bus load of students, paid in advance. called today's in advance and they just forgot. Wish I could forget the four hour bus ride with hungry students. Sorry just wasn't sufficient read more

I only started going to BBC near the end of my senior year at IU and found out that I had been missing out on some delicious bagels and schmears for years. BBC has really tasty bagels, although not the best I've ever had, but what really sets them apart is the variety and quality of schmears (cream cheese). I really love the artichoke gouda and sundried tomato, so I just get both and enjoy them together. They also have really good coffee at BBC (love the hazelnut flavor). read more

Today was the third time I've tried stopping to get a bagel in the morning. They only have one person working and she is doing everything. Taking Orders, making the order and then running the register. There are usually 2-3 people waiting on the sidewalk to be helped. Last week she was still setting everything up until I had to leave at 7:40. I know if the COVID, staffing is not like it used to be, but this is ridiculous. read more

This place is decent...sometimes. Their biggest issue is consistency. You'll go there one day and you'll get a well toasted bagel with the right amount of schmear, then you'll go the next day and get a cold bagel with almost no schmear. I used to go there consistently because they are really close to my house but I think I'm done now. Too many disappointments. If you do go I highly recommend asking them to toast your bagel twice, if not it will be lukewarm and the bread won't even be browned on top. read more

What a delicious, unique place. Truly the best bagels I've ever had, and the fact that they're all home-made? Even better. Tasty savory and sweet options paired with more cream cheese "schmear" options than you could ever need. Beautiful texture on the bagels and dynamite flavors. My favorites are the cinnamon sugar and the jalapeño. read more

This establishment performs below par in almost every category. Not only is it completely understaffed on a daily basis, it's workers are ill-equipped to meet the needs of even medium-sized crowds. Countless times has the Bloomington Bagel Company ran out of a certain kind of pastry or forgotten to make coffee, not to mention the toaster which only works if bagels are put through it twice. The Bloomington Bagel Company is a good establishment for those who enjoy hit-or-miss service and mediocre bagels. read more

I've been very impressed with the quality of the bagels here!

This review is for the College Mall Rd. location which doesn't yet have its own Yelp page: I'm living here for the summer and have been here twice now. On food alone, I'd give 3 stars; it's not bad at all, but it's not spectacular especially if you compare it to true east coast bageldom (a standout is the Breakfast Bagel sandwich...try it with Muenster cheese). Staff and atmosphere bumps it up to 4 stars. The folks working there were great and smiley. The music playing was awesomely eclectic with celtic, singer-songwriter folk (Nick Drake, people!) and reggae. I sat and read for a couple of hours while a steady stream of customers came in and the place maintained a good vibe throughout. I'll return frequently as long as I'm here. read more

I've been here a few times now, and I'm honestly pretty disappointed with the quality in the bagels. I've now tasted four different bagels and four different spreads - and have yet to eat one entirely. Today's visit of the pretzel bagel was SO salted that I couldn't even eat it, and the garlic & herb topping was so garlicky that it ruined the whole thing. So that was a waste of money. Then the berry spread is not very sweet or berry-ish at all, probably due to it being "lite" so I think they need to offer more full-strength fruity spreads. (I believe the other two fruit spreads were lite too.) But anyways, my bagels were supposed to be toasted as well, and when I got home they were still soft as ever. Just like the first visit. You'd think it was because maybe they were rushing, but on both visits I was the only one in the store..... so I don't think this will get any more of my money, I'm much better off going to Kroger down the street and getting their bakery bagels. read more

Great bagels. I had an everyseed bagel with some sort of artichoke shmear. Surpassed my expectations. I'd go there daily if I was local

Great food, nice folks who work there, cute decor and atmosphere, service is always lightening speed so stopping in during my morning commute is always simple. And the bagels are AH. MAY. ZING. Love this lil bagel stop!!! read more

I frequently come in to Bloomington Bagel during the week. I come mostly in the afternoon, but pop in mornings from time to time. The manager and employee who work in the early mornings are always very nice and friendly. Seem to work great together, and get people's food made quickly! They always small talk, and make you feel like you know them. I can't help but notice when I come in the afternoons that this one young lady with short hair that works is usually on her phone or has her headphones in. She doesn't seem to be very happy to be here, and isn't very attentive to customers. I used to work at a restaurant, and I know a huge part of a business is customer service. I'm not sure if management is aware of her behavior or is around later in the afternoon or not to witness it. It definitely is off putting to have someone taking care of you who is hard to get their attention, because their head is in their phone. It also doesn't put a good face on the business. I love BBC! Love the food! Love the business! Love most of the workers! Local places have always been my favorite. They just need to weed out the lazy college students who are just there for a paycheck. read more

Today I asked if they could handle my order of six sandwiches before they began (young sons had a sleepover crew to feed) and they said yes. Beyond that I asked for, and made it known I would need, bagels thrown in a bag an some smears in a tub. Four people working behind the counter kept the line moving. When more customers showed up at once I was told rudely that they would fill my order "this time" but that next time I should call in an order "this size" as a catering order. I was embarrassed in front of other customers, I had asked if they could fill my order upon placing it, and my order cost $90 which only took them a few minutes to prepare. When I paid I asked for the manager's business card. The employee who had been rude said that he was the manager. Surprised, I said then I suppose I won't be back again. He supported his statements by saying that there was a line and I had caused them to run out of bagels. I said that with four people helping others I thought they'd done a good job of keeping the line moving around me, and whether they sell the bagels to me or someone else didn't they still get their money? I pointed out that I had spent $90 and was teated badly. I should have pointed out that I also had asked them whether they could handle my order before they began. I won't be back, which is unfortunate since we have been going there for years (and placing "large orders"). Their rudeness may affect their profit margin. read more