The staff are the only reason I come here, but they are awesome! The bagels are the best when you bake them at home.

Gables Bagels is a small restaurant that packs a lot of good things in it. When you walk in you're immediately greeted by the employees. They are friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. You can tell they are used to a fast pace because they almost move seamlessly in making orders. We ordered 3 bagels. We got an everything bagel with jalapeno bacon cheddar cream cheese, a classic lox, and the big Bob. They were all fantastic. The bagels are slightly crunchy on the outside, but soft and chewy on the inside. My husband said the Big Bob is a sandwich he could eat every morning. The classic lox was everything you want it to be. We both enjoyed the spice level of the jalapeno bacon cheddar cream cheese. Great spot for bagels and glad it's somewhat local to us. read more

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This is a nice stop for a good breakfast, especially if you recently had a flavorless bagel with not enough schmear at another bagel shop. The restaurant itself has pretty limited seating in the winter (three tables), though there is some standing room. In the summer they have a few more tables outside. They have a large variety of options for your bagel. I have only had their everything bagel with egg and cheddar and jalapeño cream cheese, sometimes with a vegan sausage patty. The bagels are best if you let them sit in the wrappings for a few minutes; it softens them up. If you are looking for a New York style bagel--like the ones you get at your local bodega--this is the closest you're going to find in Bloomington by far. Is it still exactly like those ones you'd get? No, but it's good enough until you can get back to the city. read more

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Gables Bagels has the best bagels in town (and probably in all of Indiana). This was my first time having Lox and my expectations will forever be raised. I got the Classic Lox with The Works and it was a tasty, though messy experience.. They are quite heavy handed with the cream cheese "schmears" so I would order it on the side if this is a big deal to you. The salt bagel is superior in my opinion. The BLT with Chipotle Aoli on salt bagel is my FAVORITE sandwich here. Definitely look into the add-ons, there are some unique and tasty sauces/spreads that can enhance your bagel experience. There are only two tables inside the building (they are always filled) and it can get quite loud in the tight space. In warmer weather, they have some outdoor seating. This establishment is more of a grab and go sort of Cafe place. read more

Gables Bagels - Classic Bagel With Lox - Bagels Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

I am something of a breakfast sandwich connoisseur, and this bagel sandwich blew me away. First off, the bagels are perfect. Sometimes when you get a bagel sandwich, the bagel itself if too chewy or too hard to make a satisfying bite, but not here!! The bagel is perfectly soft and chewy. Absolutely love the option to add a latke to your bacon egg and cheese. And a thin smear of chive cream cheese is a free and tasty addition to your sandwich! Perfection! Just look at the cheese pull in the picture! The store is cozy and small, and be prepared to wait. You order at one spot at the counter and then pay at the end. They have tons of options, including gluten free bagels. There are a couple tables inside and outside if you're lucky enough to snag one on the weekends! I'm so glad I came here on a recent trip to Bloomington! Highly recommend. read more

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It was pretty good! A bit pricey for "bagels" but it's also not just bagels. Their brisket was phenomenal! This location is def a college crowd, us oldies stood out lol. However, we had some great conversation with a few students standing in line too. Seemed to be a good group of kids! Well go back next time we're in the area. I don't think you'll be disappointed, lots of options and everything we tried was delicious! read more

Really delicious, chewy bagels. Some of our Asiago bagels were a bit darker. The Asiago bagels did not have a hole. The chive schmear was fluffy, flavorful. Ambiance and service was fine. Nothing over the top. I wouldn't go out of my way to come back, but if in the area would definitely return. read more

Great Bagels. Out of staters and the bagels were as close to East Coast bagels since leaving the East Coast. Very fast service and wonderful staff. read more

So mediocre. Bagels aren't right. Prices are high. Cole slaw too roughly chopped and not sweet enough. Black and white cookie felt and looked promising, but was just crumbly dough (should be moist, and while we're at it, should not be $3.99) with the taste of sugar (black tasted same as white). Even the dill pickle was mediocre. The cashier was at least nice and they had cold Diet Coke in cans, so I'll give them that. Didn't expect it to be spot on--been burned by the "New York" claim too many times for that--but did expect it to be better than this. Real talk. read more

Coming back because I realize I never left an updated review. I've come back to Gables multiple times since my first review. Each visit has surpassed the last :) The one that sticks out in my mind most is when there was a huge power outage in the area and there weren't many restaurants or grocery stores that had power. Gables DID and was poppin! The staff didn't seem the least bit overwhelmed. It would have been really easy for them to be rushed because emotions were high for everyone but they put everyone at ease by moving quickly, but still making everyone feel important. The owner was there and he kept the mood light! The food was delicious and really changed the tone for our day. Definitely stop in! read more

The line moved quickly on a Saturday morning game day. My brother and I both ordered breakfast sandwiches and enjoyed being able to choose from a wide selection of bagels and schmears. The sesame bagel and chive schmear went very well together. The team was friendly and efficient, and there were a lot of regulars that were thanked for returning. Overall, a really nice atmosphere despite it being pretty hectic. read more

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Possibly more of a 3*, but I'm reviewing relative to expectations. Let's begin with a puzzle. How is it that the dozen bagels were quite hot when I picked them up, but when I opened the bag hours later, they were pre-sliced? Let's also consider that, unlike at any other bagel store I've been to, there's a discount for buying them frozen, and there are no baskets of bagels that they're grabbing from. The answer I'm guessing (and which some other comments here suggest) is that all of the bagels are premade and delivered to the store frozen, and then they're heated on purchase. Which would certainly be a unique business model compared to any other bagel place I know, to say the least. And while there are some bagels that I've found to improve with freezing and toasting, these do not belong to that category. The flavor is closer to bread than to a bagel, missing a certain yeastiness/savoriness. The texture is also far too soft, and even toasting didn't really help. It's honestly closer to a grocery store bagel than to a proper NYC bagel. Clearly they have good reviews, so I'm in the minority with my opinion. I could imagine that their business model works very well for goyim who buy one single bagel, premade into a sandwich, and that their sandwiches might honestly be very good. But for those of us who grew up eating bagels by the dozen, this place is really just not it. It's the most disappointed I've been in my Yom Kippur break fast meal in quite some time. read more

food: great bagels for brunch, very customizable service: friendly staff and quick service ambiance: small shack, outdoor seating read more

Gables Bagels - Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

I stumbled across this gem of a bagel shop by sheer chance and I am sure glad that I did. This place is located in a small strip mall. There is an ample amount of parking spots available that are shared between the business co-located in the strip mall. The shop has a decent sized dining area and there is also outdoor patio seating available as well. It is very clean and tidy and you will hear music playing out on the patio. As you would have probably guessed, this place primarily serves various bagels. They also have muffins, parfaits, chips, fruit cups, pickles, cole slaw, potatoes pancakes, and overnight oats. When picking your bagel, first you choose what type of sandwich you want and second you choose, and most importantly you choose what type of bagel you want your sandwich on. I decided to go with the bacon, egg and cheese bagel. Next I had to decided between the likes of a rainbow bagel, cinnamon bagel, blueberry bagel, plain bagel, poppy bagel, asiago bagel, grain bagel, and salt bagel. I went with bacon, egg and cheese on a salt bagel. My sandwich was ready in less than 5 minutes and it was delicious. One of the best that I have ever had. They also have a limited selection of hot and cold coffee, juice, and other assorted drinks. This is not a coffee shop, so they do not carry your signature lattes. Just you basic java. I got one of their pre-bottled caramel coffees to go with my sandwich. It was not as sweet as I am use to but I still enjoyed it. Now, as I mentioned, the sandwich was amazing. However, as amazing as it was, the staff there was just as amazing, if not even more so. They were very friendly, courteous and helpful. Some of the best that I have experienced. I met the owner, Ed, while I was there and after a few seconds of meeting him, I saw where the staff got their awesomeness from. He spoke to every customer there and was very personable. This place is one of those that I wish I could give more than five stars. My food and experience were both first-class. I highly recommend checking this place out. I wish there was one closer to me and will definitely be back soon. read more

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Great food and outstanding service. We enjoyed Bagel with LOX and the Breakfast Sandwich with Pastrami on Rye, both delicious! read more

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[Out-of-Towner Review] A must on every trip to IU! I'm a bagel babe, for sure! They are one of my favorite breakfast choices. I always try to find local bagel spots when I travel for work. Ever since I found Gables, I've stopped going anywhere else. I get the same thing that made me really enjoy this place - BEC on everything. I love that their BEC comes with chive cream cheese! Their bacon is perfection! I haven't branched out, but that is because this order is that good. I'd be open to trying others, but each time I get my trusty order, like usual. There is always a line, but I wait in it every time because it's that good! The owner is a loud and friendly dude. The times he's there, his BIG personality always makes me laugh and smile. The have a great system in place, it's always awkward when you wait for your order. Essentially, you have to stand where people line-up, so it gets a little confusing. They have a few tables in side and some outdoor seating, should the weather permit. Ample parking, even if their neighbor (Italian shop) is a little unhinged if you park in front of his store - a story for another time! I love supporting this local business and I get a great breakfast, so I keep coming back! The OG bagel in Bloomington! read more

Former NY'r recently moved to the Bloomington area. Born in Queens, raised on Long Island (where there are Bagel shops practically on every corner) These bagels didn't disappoint - they had a good "bite" but nice & soft on the inside. The flavored cream cheese is delicious! The staff super friendly and professional. Will be back! read more

Breakfast sandwich was really tasty (sausage egg and cheese). But I didn't love that my dozen bagels that I ordered to go were all sliced (they get staler way faster that way). And I got a pre-made iced coffee and it was so bitter it was undrinkable. I would still go back and just make different choices. read more

This bagel shop felt so homey and like a small town bakery. I was happy to see the owner (I assume) working along side their employees and assisting them when needed. Everyone was so friendly and the food was delicious. Whether you have a sweet tooth and go for the cinnamon raisin or like the savory taste that comes with the classic breakfast sandwich, they have it all. Service was fast and efficient. read more

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A great New York bagel in the middle of Indiana. Got there pretty early around 8:15 AM and the place was already buzzing. I kept my order simple and got a classic bagel with lox, it was ready before I paid. It has the feel of a New York deli but there is limited seating. So if you want to eat there you might have some difficulty. I got a coffee to go with my bagel because the sun rises in the East and the coffee was fine, could have been a bit hotter. The bagel though was doughy but not too much and the cream cheese kind of stole the show. Just the right amount and great creaminess to it. If you need a quick breakfast don't miss out on Gables Bagels. Note the owner, if he is in is VERY NEW YORK, which is fun and entertaining but if you want quiet maybe take your order on the go. read more

Gables Bagels - Classic Bagel With Lox - Bagels Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

The Vibe is chill, the owner is on premise taking every order. Very welcoming environment. Bagels like these are not usually found anywhere in the Midwest. More commonly they are expected in either NYC or in Montreal. Great taste and texture. read more

I want to love this place...I do...but I've given it two tries. Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me. Ordered a sesame bagel, toasted, with chive cream cheese. First confusing part: they don't toast bagels...okay that's fine because the bagels are coming out from the oven. I get my bagel. I can only describe it as stale, as in hard to bite stale. Second confusing part: the chive cream cheese is almost sweet? At this point I gave up and stole a bite of my boyfriend's bagel sandwich. Bacon egg and cheese bagel was fine! Better than my bagel. A bit expensive, but that's Bloomington. read more

Absolutely the best bagels in town. They also have wonderful cream cheese flavors (my favorite is the bacon habanero flavor). The staff and owner are all SUPER friendly! Why not a 5-star then? They won't toast your bagels. They say that it is because the bagels don't need it - they are fresh from the oven. But I come here every Friday for a bagel and at least half the time, my bagel is cold and starting to get a little tough. A nice toasting would fix that. But no, they won't do it. Very sad!! I'll still keep coming her for the delicious bagels. But until I can ask for a toasted bagel, it's only 4 stars from me. read more

Friendly good service and bagels were good. I had the smoked salmon lox with the "works" - everything on it I was in and out in 5 mins. I even had time to sit on their patio and enjoy it. Would definitely come back. They have a lot so you don't have to pay for parking or park on the street. read more

A true East Coast bagel shop that has earned the reputation and loyal following. Anytime I'm driving through Bloomington in the morning, I'm getting off the beaten path for this place! Fresh, friendly, and the bagels are served like the owner's wife: steaming hot / not toasted! Such a wonderful gem of a place! read more

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Great food and fast. They have a ton of options and happy to make whatever combo you want. Service is great at both locations but we usually go to kirkwood. Ambiance is great the way they move the line along and then they have nice outdoor seating area read more

We went in this morning before the IU game. It was PACKED! Assumed they must be decent given the large volume of people. We opted for the breakfast bagel with bacon, egg, and cheese on Asiago, everything, and Salt bagels. Would 10/10 recommend this place. Only downfall is not much seating. read more

The bagels are the best in Bloomington! The service is great - and FUNNY!! You'll understand.... But the lines can be long. Consider ordering ahead! Not much space to sit down, so grab and go is the best option. read more

In Bloomington for work, can't pass up a lox bagel. 6/10. Nice bread, way to much cream cheese, lacks quality ingredients. Little flavor. Sad way to start my day. Far from a New York bagel. read more

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GB has a very welcoming vibe coming inside. The employees are super friendly and especially Ed. A big personality and made you feel right at home. I had the Classic bagel with lox With all the fixings. It was by far the best lox bagel I've ever had. Tomato, capers, smear and cucumber on an everything bagel. So good that I'm going to go back during the rest of this Welcome Week here at IU! read more

Great gluten free bagels!! Love going here on the weekends to grab something. Quick and well priced, especially for a gluten free breakfast! read more

I ordered a sesame bagel with maple bacon habanero cream cheese. I specifically asked that the bagel note be sliced, but I was told that they come sliced and I didn't have an option. Another way of saying they don't make them at the restaurant. Regardless I think if you're a bagel restaurant you should let the customers decide if they want it sliced or not. The schmear had an okay flavor, but there were chunks of bacon fat that I didn't anticipate, but in hindsight maybe should have. All in all, it was an average bagel, that hit the spot, but I probably won't be going back. read more

All you need to know is that if your in Bloomington visiting, this is the place to order your bagels and Schmear's for morning, (or anytime before 2:00) --just so you'll have the experience of tasting the very best bagel of your life. Staff customer interaction is remarkable, and as a store owner I know how difficult that is to maintain. You'll love visiting here just so you can see old school service and satisfaction :-) I pride myself in cooking, and tasting good cuisine around the world; this place has the best brisket sandwich I've ever had! (so worth the money and I 100% recommend :-). Because you deserve the best! And you can get it here :-) read more

Ed, I tried the chive schmear just like you asked! I will admit, it was pretty good! I'm just more of a plain bagel kinda girl!!! Will think about trying it in the future as we will definitely be back! Great sandwiches!!! Thanks for the great service as well! MARLA read more

We tried out Gable's for the first time today ! I love how easy it is to get in and out of the parking lot - a rare commodity in Bloomington. I was super excited to try a rainbow bagel and it didn't disappoint. I got the cinnamon raisin schmear and you could definitely tell that it's house made. The coffee was on the meh side, but that's probably a preference thing. Service was friendly and prompt ! And as we left, they thanked us for coming in. We will definitely be back ! I have to get a black and white next time. read more

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My boyfriend and I went to get bagels one day. He was so excited to show me. We order 20 minutes ahead on a Sunday and it was ready. Once we got the bagel my boyfriend opened up his bagel in such disappointment. The picture speaks for itself. For 11.99 I honestly think this is such a rip off, especially for Bloomington. I'm sure this place is good, but just don't go on a Sunday! read more

Gables Bagels - Classic everything with lox - Bagels Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Delicious bagels!!! We stopped to this crazy busy spot after a morning of hiking and yoga and it was worth the wait! The lox bagel sandwich is outstanding!!! Just a sesame bagel with chive cream cheese was also delicious. And the 2 eggs & cheese sandwich? Just what you want in a breakfast sandwich! Sitting on the picnic table outside in the sun made it even better! read more

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Absolutely love! The owner, Ed, was taking orders and was incredibly personable, asking the customers questions, sharing stories, etc. He made recommendations for literally everyone in line and recommended I add the maple bacon habanero schmear on my bacon egg and cheddar (on a sesame bagel). The bagel was so soft and definitely tasted fresh. I really enjoyed the maple bacon habanero schmear as it added a little sweetness but also a kick of spice to the bagel. I definitely recommend going if you're a fan of bagels or just want to try some goooood bagels. I will say, they can get pretty busy and there's not much space to sit inside, so it can get a little crowded, but they do a good job of keeping the line running smoothly. read more

Gables Bagels - Bacon egg and cheddar with maple bacon habanero schmear - Bagels Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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I don't often write reviews but the service I got from Nathan and the team at Gables Bagels was outstanding. I made an order online with not only the wrong day but the wrong location. It was for 3 dozen bagels and sides. Nathan responded timely and made everything work, despite it being an incredibly busy game day. Great service, great team, and great bagels!!! Really appreciate your service and support. read more

Always a must to visit Gables Bagels for breakfast when I visit Bloomington. The breakfast sandwiches are insanely good. They have so many bagel & cream cheese options. The chive cream cheese is my personal favorite. They also have tie dye bagels!!!!! They're my favorite to order- they are plain bagels FYI. I have been here a total of 4 times and their bagel breakfast sandwiches are consistently good. The staff is very friendly. There's always a line but it goes very fast and your order will be prepared in just a few minutes. The service is very good. There are only 3 booths inside, so if the weather is bad you probably have to find another location to eat. My friends and I loved sitting on the picnic bench outside to eat in the summer. You can't go wrong with any breakfast sandwich combo you order here. My personal favorite is the bacon, egg, and cheese on a tie dye bagel with chive cream cheese. The bagels pull apart perfectly. Each bite is so flavorful. The bacon is so crispy. They don't skimp on the cream cheese (which is perfect for me because I love a ton of cream cheese). They also sell their cream cheese in little tubs by the cashier. As an east coaster living in the Midwest, I LOVE these New York style bagels. read more

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