Very notable establishment in Collegetown, but it is a bit over hyped. The bagels and sandwiches are pretty expensive for what you are getting, not to mention that it takes along time to get your food. Recommendation: Zabs; CTBLT, California Sunrise read more

Service is really bad! Looks like they hire people who don't know what they are doing. They forget your orders sometimes

Coming into town around Commencement weekend, we tried out this place since we would need to wait 2 hours for a seat in Carriage House. The bagels were awesome if not overpriced. The coffee was meh. I could make a better coffee at home. I'd give the bagels a 4 star but the coffee and the long crowded line made this place end up with a 3 star rating. read more

After a day/night of drinking, a hearty breakfast was in order. Since this place was in walking distance of my buddy's house, this was an easy decision. The reviews of this place placed my expectations high. I'm happy to say this was a really great place, with a wide selection of bagels, sandwiches and pastries. I decided to get their head gasket special which was egg, bacon, sausage, cheese, hashbrown on a bagel of my choice (sun dried tomato). The bagel itself was excellent, the egg was overly-plentiful. The hashbrown was a bit soggy and kept falling out of the humongous sandwich. The sandwich was very, very greasy and messy. But I guess that is what you get with all that stuff packed between a bagel. I'd love to go back and try one of their wraps or sandwiches as they look pretty good. The place was super busy and were lucky to find a spot inside to enjoy our meal. read more

As a native New Yorker it is hard not to be a total bagel snob. What I had here was good. Not great but a solid "B" I liked how many options they had. Great cream cheese flavors, pestos and cheeses. read more

As Yelpers point out, THE place for coffee in Ithaca, especially in the morning. They also make excellent breakfast items (not just bagels) and will work with dietary restrictions well. Unfortunately Cornell's campus doesn't have much in the way of good coffee, but thankfully Collegetown Bagels comes to the rescue! read more

A unique location on the door front of Cornell. Very student friendly. Service was slow at best. Bagel was good. Tried the Brooklyn. Eggs seemed as if they were powdered eggs not fresh. Would probable go back for just the bagels. read more

Delicious whitefish salad! I came for a visit multiple times and each time the whitefish salad was perfection. The bagels themselves ranged from a bit too tough to just right. I got it openfaced with tomato on top and it was a delicious filling meal. When in Ithaca, Collegetown bagels is the place to be! read more

This place is expensive. Most of their small sandwiches are $7-$9, but the quality is decent. I like to go with their basic deli sandwiches with all the free veggies. Their egg salad sandwich at $3.75 plus tax and tip is probably the best deal on the menu. I really like their outdoor seating area for chatting with friends over a pitcher of beer in the summer. read more

Location location location! That's basically what keeps this place in business. The bagels are not bad, but the sandwiches are vastly overpriced and pretty tiny. The main attraction here is their awesome patio, and really the only reason why I visit is to drink beer on said patio. The service for food and coffee is pretty disorganized and godawful slow too. read more

First customer this morning at 6:30am. Great place awesome service. A variety of different good food at this place. Mostly healthy food hear but then again you can get a dessert here as well from Ithaca Bakery. Free stickers too!!!! read more

i'm not local enough to address this place by calling it "CTB" but i do feel that with only a couple visits we are very much on a first name basis! and how could you not be?? this place is so welcoming and comfortable and convenient and wonderful i didnt want to leave! they have flavored coffee brewing: vanilla and hazelnut there is a projector for sports games near the back wall there is an awesome outdoor seating area and you can get a pretty good connection to the Red Rover wireless internet from Cornell. there is a "guest" option so essentially internet is free here sometimes they put out free samples of cookie bites cornell performing arts and law school is just across the street i've heard you can get ice cream here too. but i didn't know when i was there. also, when they're making a hot sandwich the whole place smells like the most wonderful ham and cheese delight you could ever imagine. you'll want to have one for yourself. read more

This place is really cool! They have an eccentric bagel menu and there's lots to choose from! Definitely a place to eat at if you are visiting Cornell you see lots of students eating here. Great for breakfast or lunch or both! read more

Terrible smoothie -- perhaps because I chose a 'make-your-own' with banana + mango + yogurt... but it was like drinking expensive pure sugar... read more

I love CTB. They have so many options for sandwiches, but it is on the pricey side of things. My favorite sandwiches are Zabs and Autumn Sky. read more

Good chill place. Nice bagel and eggs. Friendly crowd and service. Parking is hard to get.

Delicious! Very trendy little shop with good coffee and interesting and tasty vegan options. (Read: way more to offer than cold veggie wrap.) read more

Have only been here about 10 times. Tried a different wrap or bagel every time. They were all terrific. Still, there's a few things on the board I'd like to try. read more

CTB is a Cornell staple, you can't visit Ithaca without coming here for a sandwich-- They have every kind to choose from and the collegetown staff is awesome. read more

The giant menu board was intimidating for a rookie like me. But oh, it was worth fighting through the adversity to get my denver omelette bagel thingy. read more

The bagels are decent and I really enjoyed the sandwiches. The sandwich menu is very extensive. It took me about 10 minutes to decide. Also the mocha latte is excellent! Much better than Starbucks. I can't wait to go back! read more

I got the Patrick Ewing (turkey, brie, apple and mustard sandwich.) Honestly, it was pretty good. I wish there was more turkey and more apple, (aka - less mustard and less brie.) I never say there should be less cheese, but there should have been less cheese. The line was pretty weird, people here are all over the map. Little kids were jogging around. It was not my favorite. When I got to the end, the cashier was like, you need to claim your sandwich! Someone could have just taken this! My thought was, and then you would have had to have gotten me another one... Just a little weird that it was my responsibility. Overall, pretty good. read more

I love CTB! It has the most unique bagel options that you will be surprised that no one else has thought of! When the weather is good, it is very nice to eat on the CTB patio with friends and ordering some of CTB's sangria! A definite must visit for anyone visiting Ithaca. read more

The food is great. The location is great but I don't love the attitude of the staff. Not exactly nice to people who are not regulars and are not down with the program on where to line up and where to pick up. I bought breakfast there for three days and didn't see a smile. I don't need attitude from people who weren't born yet when I ate at CTB. BTW, it was Olivers back then, CTB was in the t shirt shop. read more

Collegetown Bagels offers a range of coffee drinks, beer and sangria, sandwiches and confections. The space has both indoor and outdoor seating with picnic tables and umbrellas. There is a veritably large list of sandwiches on both specialty rolls and bagels, with wiggle room for substitution, including vegan substitutions for almost ever item. CTB's prices range between reasonable and high, but they offer easy and delicious food and drink for anyone looking for a casual meal near Collegetown in Ithaca. read more

A great little spot that I always try to stop by when I'm in town. Excellent sandwiches, coffee drinks and sweet-flaky-pastry-type-things. During the lunch rush it's a textbook example of organized chaos. The line may be long, but it moves. Counter staff are super friendly and helpful and seem to actually enjoy working there. While I haven't had the chance to take advantage of it, the outdoor seating looks killer. read more

Yes, yes, yes. If you want it, CTB has it. During a week-long stay in Ithaca I came here many times, sometimes more than twice in one day. From early morning bagel sandwiches and coffee to late-night drinks, this is where it's at in the Collegetown area. read more

Fast and convenient survive but a pretty boring and bland hummus/pepper/sprout sandwich.

I got a smartphone, so my reviews are now going to be shorter. Ctb is an Ithaca institution, just say CTB and everyone knows what you mean. The good: top notch quick food, many options, lots of vegan/vegetarian plates, some good people watching. The bad: pricey, difficult parking(at college town location), I find the menu difficult to comprehend. Bottom line: great place for Ithaca's wealthy hipsters. read more

Being from Montreal I'd like to think I know a thing or two about bagels. And CTB has some pretty damn good bagels. I also love going down there for some breakfast wraps. They also have a nice terrace right in college town, very nice! read more

The closest food to Cornell campus. Almost everything here is alright, but I feel the place is generally overrated or overpriced. I think most people come for ivy-league pre-law sandwich lounge vibe. That said it's somewhat of an institution and is definitely worth checking out and sitting down at. read more

I've never been a big fan of this place. Maybe it's because of the fact that I'm hanging out and drinking with my friends on a Friday night at a bagel store? I don't know if it's just me but I find that extremely bizarre. Other than that, I really don't like the bagels there because I always get a breakfast type sandwich and I'm kind of gross out by the fact that they take eggs from a bottle and microwaves it. I gave their other sandwiches a try as well and I find that I don't enjoy them very much, but maybe it's a matter of taste. However, I do like the atmosphere there, and if you're in town, you should give this place a try. read more

There are so, so, SO many options here. It's mind-boggling. And they have more than just bagels! They have sandwiches and desserts and more...yummmm. I'm pretty sure that anyone can find something that they like here! The only problem is that service can be kind of slow at times, especially when there's a lot of people. Another thing -- this place is definitely more than $ on yelp...it might be less than $11 per bagel for some of them, but people usually don't eat just one bagel for a meal. read more

The bottom line: If I lived in Ithaca I would come back. It could be that this place caters to students, but the dazzling amount of choices and the great quality of the sandwiches and drinks we had made us fans. The pro's: The two main things that stand out are the variety and the quality of the food. I also liked the seating options The con's: Just a bit on the expensive side for this product read more

A place to grab coffee, teas, smoothies, sandwiches and drinks. They have an extensive selection of sandwiches to choose from. You can have breakfast anytime of the day. My personal favorites are BLT with avocado and California dreamin. They also have some tasty Sangria and a solid bottle and tap to choose from with some solid daily deals. read more

Solid breakfast, great bagels and delicious coffee. Lovely service and great atmosphere. Will come again if I'm ever in town.

I've eaten here several times and am planning on getting breakfast at the Collegetown location. The food is great, classic and novel breakfast sandwiches. However, the price is a bit outrageous. The California Sunrise, my personal favorite, is not work 5 to 6 bucks when considering that it only takes about 50 cents worth of food ingredients to make one. The coffee is good too, but, refills are expensive. The specialty drinks are also good, but, way over priced. Service is typically good. Occasionally, the cashiers are grumpy and unfriendly which is understandable since there is constantly and influx of customers. Wait time for food is typically good. I would suggest this establishment to others. read more

The staffs are nice. However it will take more than 10 minutes to get a drink or even 20 to get a bagel. There are plenty of chioces of bagels and the ice cream is good. A good place to hang out with friends. read more

Overpriced. The staff is generally pretty rude and the bagels are not as good as Brueggers. The desserts are pretty good and they have a great selection of sandwiches and drinks. The outdoor seating is nice but the beer should be cheaper. read more

I was in Ithaca for a weeding and hit up Collegetown bagels on a friend's recommendation. I went twice and had the same thing - sesame bagel with nova lox and cream cheese. The quality of the bagel and the salmon are great. The staff was, for the most part, really friendly and helpful with the giant wall menu. It's definitely crowded inside and busy so I took mine to go both days. If ever I'm in Ithaca again, I'll definitely be back. read more