Chain bagel store for a morning sandwich. The bagel itself is a standardized version of the New York style. I ordered a few plains to take home. I was pleased to find that the bagel had a decent chew and the flavor was mildly yeasty. The dough however was very springy and snapped back to its original form with each bite or tear, partly because it was drier than a typical bagel. (It has the mouthfeel of industrial bread products, engineered to please, but just a little off.) The bagels too had a modest crust, though it offered no crisp to the bite. This bagel has the exact amount of structure to support a hefty sandwich without turning into a Brooklyn jawbreaker. Get it with eggs and bacon -- or some other tref breakfast combo -- to go. read more

Yesterday, after nearly five years, I went back to Einstein Bagels--and unfortunately, it was a huge disappointment. I ordered four bagels: two Asiago, one Chilli, and one Spinach, along with two plain sides of cream cheese. I waited more than 30 minutes for my order to be toasted. While I was waiting, I saw one of the employees putting cream cheese directly on one of the bagels. I immediately pointed out that I had asked for the cream cheese on the side. Another employee then told me that the order being prepared was not mine. I was reassured that my order was still coming, so I made the mistake of not checking the bag before leaving. Once I got home, I discovered that the Spinach bagel was missing, and one of the other bagels had cream cheese on it--even though I had specifically requested it on the side and had been told that the order I saw being prepared was not mine. After waiting over 30 minutes, paying for food I didn't fully receive, and getting an order that wasn't prepared as requested, I felt completely ripped off. With so many food businesses struggling or closing, experiences like this make me wonder why customers would continue coming back. At this point, I certainly wouldn't miss Einstein Bagels if it eventually closed permanently. read more

The bagel was really yummy, it hit the spot, exactly what i wanted. The cold brew was one of the best I've had in a while! Sweet but still had that good coffee taste. At first they gave me the wrong order but i think they were training a new employee so it is ok. It was really aesthetic in there but it was really hot. I was sweating. Also the WiFi did not work, i had to use my hotspot. Overall the food was delicious but the service and ambiance could have been better. read more

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I bought a plain bagel and an everything bagel to DIY at home. I just reheated the everything bagel using my air fryer. The bagel tasted so crispy outside, and soft inside, which was just perfect! The price was reasonable as well. However, I didn't see many sockets in store. I would not like to sit inside for study for a long time (my laptop has a bad short battery life). Anyway, a good bagel place in town! (And I think they have a small store at Illini Union? which is great as a quick breakfast/brunch/lunch place for students!) read more

Einstein Bros. Bagels - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Urbana, Illinois

Went around 8am on a Saturday and the bagels were very fresh. Initially the staff was cold - nobody responded to my "good morning" when I walked in - but they eventually warmed up and were fine. read more

I just can't believe that being a popular place of business known for their famous " Bagels " they don't include Gluten Free Bread Items?? Hello? There's. some folks out here with allergies! Businesses ( especially) Breads should have an option ( gluten free) ! What a waste....all those Bagels and all with gluten free! So sad,so disappointed! Will never go there,would not recommend this place to family and friends allergic to gluten!! read more

Went there on my last trip to Illinois back in August 2023 but just realized I forgot to let a review lol . Service was really great and staff were really friendly and joyful which gave a good atmosphere for a sweet little breakfast with my Ex who at the time was my BF. Also been shocked by how many options and varieties of Bagel and cream cheese were offered. Also bagels were very fresh and delicious definitely would recommend this specific location ;) read more

Rang me up for items they were out of then gave me replacement food with the outside of the wrapper filled covered in oil and cheese spread. Staff was rude. 0 stars. read more

Every bagel I've had from here has been burnt. They rang me up and sold me a product the manager said they haven't sold in years (How?). Just go to Bakelab across the street. read more

Don't advertise the sandwich and give out something I could have made when at home. Just take the sandwich off the order putting a slice of cheddar cheese on a some sliced jalapeno, on top of the sandwich ain't enough. Just say " sorry but due to supply issues we can't serve that today". I would have got the burrito. You guys failed this one. read more

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What an amazing Einstein Bros Bagels location! First of all, the location itself is very spacious with plenty of tables and chairs for groups, couples, students who need to study, etc. It looks to be a fairly new building so everything seems clean and nice. The crew working there are very friendly and of course.. their bagels are always amazing! There are plenty of free parking spaces in the lot outside, which is always a plus! I think I've found my new study spot.. even if I don't usually study at cafes and restaurants! They have really good breakfast and lunch sandwiches, but honestly, you can never go wrong with a signature bagel and shmear! read more

This place is fairly expensive as all their items cost +$8.00. The price is high because they take away the element of choice by forcing you to buy a side with every order. That amount of money should be the normal amount for a meal so the drinks have to be bought separately. With that said, their food is of high quantity in comparison to many other restaurant establishments. Out of the myriad of panini places I've eaten at, this is one of the few places where the panini actually makes me full. It's just a darn shame that quality was most definitely sacrificed for quantity. read more

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Waiter! There are pubes in my fruit cup. Thought the pineapple tasted fishy. No, like actual fucking fish. It tasted like a fish in my mouth. Then I found a pube on my cantaloupe. It's been a rough morning. Needless to say, my therapist is not going to be happy about this. See photos. read more

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1-9-19 Super fast service went in after stopping at the drive thru of Panera's asked for a half dozen with vegetable cream cheese. At Panera I was told they didn't have cream cheese and tried to push me into something I didn't want. I said nevermind the cream cheese she ok thank Sorry we couldn't help you. I guess that means I'm not getting the bagels??? We it was better off these are much much better!!! Thank you!!! read more

Einstein Bros. Bagels - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Urbana, Illinois

Nice place within the university! Loved the avocado toast and server was nice too it's at the animal science department.

Love the bagels but really disappointed with the service. I've been here multiple times (usually in the mornings around 8 am) and every time I've found the bagels fresh and the customer service lacking. The staff is unfriendly, unhelpful and not familiar with how to use rewards (from their own app). They usually dont explain best combinations in terms of price and seem perplexed when asked to add 1 bagel (out of 7) in a different bag. I'd rather spend my money at a place where I feel welcome and my patronage is valued. read more

Einstein Bros is one of the few franchises I respect, so this review is not about the food (although my lox was a bit sparing on the cream cheese); it's about the service. I came here quite cheery on a Saturday morning, and the one taking the orders was in such a vile mood. I had to repeat my order to her several times because she was mumbling under her breath to repeat my order back to me, all while glaring at me as if to project whatever problems she was having. Fine. Whatever. However, even after finishing my meal she continued to be huffy, publicly. I've never seen such a display before in front of so many customers. Warning to businesses about employee morale. read more

With my modest student budget, I should only be eating those discount $1 bags of bagels from the grocery store...damn you, sweet love affair with Einstein Bagels! This restaurant is within easy walking distance for university students, but also affords (free) parking for customers. The building is new and the whole interior feels fresh and bright--just want you want when enjoying your breakfast. While I sometimes enjoy a "luxury" bagel (with crunchy cinnamon or other ingredients baked into the batter), I usually stick to more conventional flavors. I love the selection of "plain" bagel flavors at Einstein: honey whole wheat, sesame, potato, pumpernickle, etc. The bagels themselves are delicious, but the real silver lining is the schmears (flavored, whipped cream cheeses). I swear by the honey-flavored schmear, subtly sweet with a sprinkling of almonds. Sometimes I stop in after work to pick up a batch of bagels for breakfast. By the late afternoon, the display case has often been plucked clean by earlier crowds. I'm not sure if there are more bagels waiting in back, but if so, I wish they'd keep their front case stocked. read more

COVID WARNING: the people who work here on the assembly line often wear masks under their nose. I saw a manager ask a worker to fix it (he touched his mask with gloves on and continued using them) and twenty seconds later readjusted it to under his nose again. Avoid during covid! read more

Decent bagels (lots of flavor choices), multiple choices of reduced fat cream cheese, BOTTOMLESS COFFEE!! Large, comfortable shop, would be good for studying or just having a nice, simple meal. Staff was friendly, they even bring your food out to you! Bathrooms were nice and clean. read more

My fiancé, sister and I came in here for. Real fast as we dropped her off to school. We had the herbivore on five cheese bagel (it was like a pizza but for breakfast with shmear instead of eggs, really good!), apple cinnamon bagel with honey almond cream cheese, French toast bagel wth honey almond cream cheese, and the California nova lox bagel (swapped the ginger wasabi cream cheese for veggie - almost like a sushi in bagel form...never had wasabi pickles but it gave it a good kick and overall the bagel was really good!). All were really good and had a good ratio of cream cheese to bagel. The bottomless coffee is great too! Friendly staff, clean environment, and if you sign up for their emails, you can almost always guarantee not having to pay full price for whatever you buy! read more

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My boyfriend and I decided to check this place out because we had some buy 1 get 1 free coupons for sandwiches and drinks. I had the veg out bagel sandwich; despite disliking anything with sun-dried tomatoes I actually thought it was pretty darn good. The bagel was untoasted, which was the only thing that I disliked (aside from the small size)--bagels are one of those foods that needs to be heated up...seriously...who eats untoasted bagels? Anyway, it was a pretty good sandwich but way too ridiculously expensive for the tiny size. Wouldn't have been worth it at all if not for the coupon we had. $7 for a small bagel with "schmear" (ughhh that word gives me the willies), some sprouts and a few veggies? Seriously? My boyfriend ordered a panini, also ridiculously small, with potato salad on the side, for $8. The potato salad was pretty nasty--he couldn't even finish it. We also had iced coffee, which is probably the only thing I'll get from here in the future. I dunno, maybe I'll get a bagel or something if I have a coupon but overall I felt like the prices just didn't make sense for the amount of food you get. You can go to a nice local place and get larger servings of better food for the same price. They do have a parking lot, which is a plus, and the seating and atmosphere is nice. Probably would be a decent place to grab a coffee and do some homework but I wouldn't really bother with their food. read more

OK, I admit it. I am an Einstein Bros. junkie, aka, a regular. I stop by 2-4 times a week, and have done so for the past 2 years. I am spoken to by name by the majority of employees, and all of them provide great hospitality. The employees here are outstanding and friendly, and I am paying attention to how they treat new customers. There is no drop off in the kindness they show to between regulars and first time visitors. In fact, my wife and three boys all love this place too, even though they don't know their names! I have had breakfast and lunch here, and I have catered a breakfast using this location. The bagels are as close to a New York bagel that you can find in Chambana. The cream cheese flavors are excellent! (Try the smoked salmon on an asiago bagel!) If you were really pressing me to find something to gripe about it would be a minor item that I consider ultimately unimportant to the overall dining experience. That item is simply this. When I get coffee, the lids are on one side of the coffee bar and the cream and sweetener are on the other. Since I put the lid on last, I have to go back and get the lid, when I've got everything else ready to go. (I did mention it was an utterly unimportant non-issue, no?) So, trust me. If you are looking for a trustworthy breakfast place, Einstein Bros is where its at. The real secret that not many people know about is how good they are at lunch. Try the soup. Try a Thintastic Chicken Pesto. And tell 'em Sean sent you, and see what happens! read more

Tony B review on 11/27/10 states he had a hair on his fruit. The EXACT same thing happened to me. You don't get very much food for the price, but what you get tastes good. If it was a little cheaper and I had not gotten hairy fruit I might have gone 3 stars on this. I will go back but this is not one of those places that I would rave about. read more

I hold our local Einstein in very high regard. I love the taste of their mocha because it isn't too sweet. I do wish that there were discounts on reusable cups for mixed drinks as there are at Espresso Royale, for example, but I'll live. If you were to get regular coffee there would be a discount, so that's good. I haven't tried any of their other mixed drinks but I do wish they had more variety (although variety equals confusion and right now that mocha is really near perfection!). I have yet to be disappointed by any food that I have ordered. The lox are delicious, the thin slice BLT is also delicious, as is any bagel with any shmear. It is disturbing that two separate people found what is likely synthetic fibers in their fruit cups. I feel sympathetic to those who this happened to, but I'm not a big fan of purchasing fruit cups because a) they are expensive (and I eat fruit at home) and b) they are wet, so they pick stuff up... such as pubes or synthetic fibers. The suspected pube issue aside, I love Einstein. Love, love, love! read more

I arrived at about 9:35 am with only one person was ahead of me in line. I ordered a bagel with cream cheese, then waited five minutes (!!!) for the bagel. Why does it take five minutes to slice a bagel, toast it, then smear cream cheese upon it? The woman ahead of me only had a bagel with coffee, but she received it within a minute or two. The bagel was good, but certainly not so good that I should wait five minutes for it. During the delay, one person was making a bunch of sandwiches, another person was mopping the floor, and only one person was making food for waiting customers. I hope the management reconsiders its priorities when customers are standing at the counter waiting for their food. read more

I don't usually eat bagel but I had the best bagels in New York and wanted to come here hoping it would be similar. It was just a regular bagel, nothing really special. It's kinda pricey too, $6 dollars for a bacon and cheddar bagel sandwich. read more

I was introduced to Einstein Bros Bagels from a friend who is in love with this store! And I couldn't agree more! The bagels here are so delicious. They taste freshly baked no matter what time of the day you go in. They offer a variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals and have an array of desserts to choose from. They also have lots of different coffees you can get as well! I would totally recommend this place to all of the bagel lovers out there! read more

I have always liked Einstein Bros Bagels; their "Veg Out" bagel sandwich is one of my favorite vegetarian sandwiches and their bagels are always delicious. I have gone to this Einstein location twice early in the morning to get a baker's dozen and two "Joe to Go" coffee containers to provide breakfast at a presentation. Both times I did not call ahead of time but each time the staff was quick, helpful, and kind. I was worried they would have trouble accommodating my order since I basically walked in the door without notice but they had no issues. They provide creamer, sweeteners, stirrers, coffee cups, and knives for the cream cheese. They have a great system so that everything is organized and you have everything you need. I also appreciated that they helped me bring the bagels and coffee out to my car. The only downside is that the bakers dozen, two containers of cream cheese, and two big things of coffee (one regular and one decaf) came to $50 which is not cheap. However, they have great quality food and coffee and when you think about all the extras they throw in, it is actually a pretty reasonable price. I would recommend going to Einstein for anyone who needs a last minute spread for a conference or presentation! read more

Favorite place for lunch; Several reason that I used to go because: price, parking, location, friendly staff, well brewed coffee, enough tables read more

Very bad delivery experience I was using eatstreet delivery then I got a totally messed up order Then I have to fix the problem by myself it's a totally waste of time Will not eat at this place again read more

well, a little over a year ago i started going to EBB for lox and bagels, and some rich dark coffee. it's been a good run for the most part, the staff know my name, know my order, and get me out the door in 5 minutes or less. Yet over the past 60 days or so... the amount of lox on my lox and bagel, everything bagel, double toasted has been less and less... it's somewhat startling when you think how much money EBB will save by taking an ounce of lox here and there off of your sandwich multiplied by the number purchased worldwide in 24 hours. i'm all for conservation but in this case, NIMBY. soooo, i brought it to the attention of the manager today... the ginger one. and his first response was "Really?" and i thought to myself... no, i'm making this up so you and i can have a conversation, by the way, how's the wife and kids? Yes, REALLY, otherwise i wouldn't speak up... NITWIT!!! while i'm thinking to myself, the manager says "let me show you something" and quickly exits to the kitchen. at almost the same time the server hands me my bagel. i choose to exit quickly having expressed my concern over the ever diminishing quantity of lox and quality of the lox and bagels being sold. by this time, i've already decided that this is my last visit for awhile, so as i walk out the door, instead of my customary "see you later" i said "GOODBYE" soooo, i get to work, open my lox and bagels... and sonofab*tch... they didn't toast my bagel!!! i'm done with EBB at this location. you can kiss this multiple purchases per week customer goodbye. read more

For my money, probably the best hazelnut coffee of all the chain coffee shops. And the bagels and "schmear" will always make your stomach smile. Interior is huge and relatively quiet. A bit of walk for those without cars, but still a worthy stop during your study/work routine. read more

This location is convenient for lunch and I've always had a pleasant experience. The workers are friendly and efficient, prices are what you'd expect. The bagels.... SO GOOD! I haven't tried a schmear I didn't like...but I can tell you the jalapeno salsa is amazeballs. Especially on the green chile bagel. Holy hotness! Love it! They also have iced coffee priced less than their competitors and I love the vanilla hazelnut! If you come for lunch, you can add a side of cream cheese and change the bread/bagel your sandwich comes on at no charge which is a huge perk. read more

Very helpful staff at the location up near north Prospect! They are friendly and remember your name. Really great service!

One of the best places to get your bagel fix. They have some amazing and tasty combinations. The first time I went I had their Lox bagel on an everything bagel. It was the first time I'd had capers on a Lox bagel and it was superb. I've also had their egg and bacon, as well as their tuna with melted cheese on top! All were very delicious. The only thing I would suggest is too ask them to avoid adding too much salt on their sandwiches. Otherwise, this place is great. read more

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Einstein Bros has a wide variety of bagels & sandwiches. I am not familiar with the chain, but I really like this location. Their customer service is stellar. The environment is very nice--big windows with lots of light and open seating. The only problem is they have no outlets if you need to plug in a computer. read more

Been to Einstein's for a breakfast and two lunches. The food was fine for what it is - it's a chain and the food is all commissaried. Nevertheless, I did enjoy the different sandwich choices on the thin bagel and the fruit is fresh, not frozen. read more

Terrible service....Came in Sunday morning awhile back and was ignored standing at service area when cashier was finished (only 6 feet away). After "getting in other line", i.e. others being served first, then we waited while people who came in after us and whose order was taken after us were given their order first. The gave our coffee cake in someone else's order and then told up they were out of coffee cake after trying to give another person's order. The service is terrible - there was no apology and they looked at us like we should not be there. This happened about 2 months ago and we complained and wrote reviews but there has been no response and reviews have been taken down. Einstein's might not be bad food but there is no way on Earth you would go there and endure likely bad service unless you really wanted their bagels. read more

Very good bagels. Tasty too. Everyone provides great customer service. I have eaten or picked up for a supply of bagels at home. Always good read more