Great service and nice, quirky atmosphere. I used to live in NYC and these bagels are the real…read moredeal. The poppy seed are my favorite and they are difficult to find locally, so I'm very much a fan of Ideal Bagel. Locally owned and operated.

I got the smoked salmon cream cheese, pickled onions, tomato, and capers and it is delicious!…read moreCalled it in and seven minutes later when I got there, I was ready!

I am a bagel lover through and through and though these bagels weren't horrible there was just…read morenothing that was spectacular or special about it. Overall, it was pretty solid establishment. The bagels were good. I think I just expected more from there. I do think this is a quick breakfast area that you can quickly go and pick up or a place where we can sit at if you're staying in Athens for the weekend, especially potentially a long weekend if you were there attending sports events. Again not a horrible place but definitely not the first place. I would go back to for bagel in Athens. Overall, pretty solid just nothing that wow's to me.

*Delayed post from April '25…read more Stopped in on a Sunday morning around 10am and found the place packed! Barely got a seat and the bagels were running out as we ordered. It's obvious this is a hot spot for students to meet and work, and for good reason because the bagel sandwiches we ordered were delicious! We sat ourselves at one of the table tops and ordered from a phone instead of going to the counter. The space was cramped, which is probably why most people ordered to go instead of trying to eat there. It took a while to get our order delivered to our table, but it's understandable given the high demand at the time. Would come back!

I cannot tell you how much I LOVE this place!! I found it one day online and I'm so glad I did…read more It's always packed - and for good reason. I've never had a more delicious bagel, they're soft, baked perfectly and huge! The owners are also so kind and personable, and you can tell they love what they do. 10000/10 recommend trying it out! (Now I'm just waiting on more locations!!)

I have the pleasure of eating at this place recently. And have been thinking about the bagels and…read morefood ever since. I went on a Sunday morning around 11:50 and there was a line out of the door. Although there was a large line, they quickly moved people in and out of the restaurant. I got the my cousin Vinny with Pepper jack cheese on a cheddar bagel and it was delicious! I also got a chocolate chip bagel with a cinnamon butter spread that was scrumptious. I did not take a picture of the chocolate chip bagel because I was so hungry. The ambience was nothing to write home about, but I would definitely go back if I'm in the area because the food was delicious. One of the best bagels I've ever had.

I don't normally review drive thrus, but this locally owned drive thru only coffee shop gets an…read moreexception! Such a cute and aesthetically pleasing coffee shop with friendly employees which make me wish I could stay a bit longer! For it to be locally owned, the prices are extremely decent. For a medium sized iced coffee with a bagel my total rounded up to be about $9 which like I said, is definitely a steal for a locally owned coffee shop. Their coffee is soooo good, comparable to Jittery Joe's if you're a fan of that and their drink menu is extensive ranging from coffees, smoothies, teas, and even Red Bull mixes which I found interesting. Overall, such a cute concept! Can't wait to try the rest of the menu!

The best coffee in town! Real coffee flavor made to perfection. I will definitely be back for more.read more

I liked my Einstein bagel! This is in a super convenient location, located right inside the main…read morelevel of the UGA Library. The bagels are a tad small but are super flavorful and they have a wide variety. Their Hazlenut vanilla and dark roast coffees are so good! I'll be back

Three stars only because the food is good but the customer service is so bad!! Literally just…read morespend your money at chic fil a or Starbucks for faster better quality

We have gone to the Corner Bagel for years and loved it. However, for the past year it has steadily…read moregone downhill. On our last visit both of our orders came to the table wrong. I went to the drink bar for a piece of lemon and the container was empty. I asked the girl at the counter for a lemon and she said, "we're working on it!" She finally brought the container back to the bar and returned to the counter without a word (passive aggressive). Also, there was a workman with saw, hammer and staple gun working on the trash cabinet. Besides the help being snippy, the service being less than, they are usually out of several kinds of bagels. So sad to say goodbye to what used to be a favorite.

Not a place I'll go again, maybe if order bagels to go?…read morePlastic cutlery, paper plates, paper towels for napkins, not very clean....

Diesel donuts is our favorite donut place. My husband and I live about ~30 minutes away, but we…read moremake the drive! We always get 6 artisan donuts, and it's less than 15 bucks. They have so many premium options to pick from. We love the Cinnamon Toast Crunch donut! It is the best!! I recommended getting there earlier because they sell out. They also serve other pastries (like danishes and bagels), Jittery Joes coffee, and water. It is downtown in the square area, so the place itself if pretty small, but there are some booths inside and a nice patio for outdoor seating.

Run to Diesel Donuts. Their coffee - is amazing, their bagels - soft!, and their donuts - fun and…read moreflavorful. Parking - small lot and you can try to find 1 or 2 spots, but mornings are busy and you may have to park across the street and walk. Service is down home and the shop is always busy. It s small corner shop with some sitting inside and outside right in the Jefferson square.

I waited a long time for a bagel with what I thought was going to be lox, but it was a salmon…read moresmear. It was very tasty, but I meant to order the Nova Platter, so it appears. The servers were very nice, but I waited too long. I'll return and try again.

My friend and I had the best breakfast there. The food was Excellent!! Service was great as well…read more Will definitely go again

Another delicious visit here. This is the best most authentic bagel shop in the area. The new…read morevegan fava "cream cheese" is a tasty if very expensive treat to bring home along with our fresh bagels. Always busy with diners inside and out, we love to place our orders, sneak next door to pick up our Starbucks mobile order, and then zip back to pick up our food. Remember to request plastic bags if you are going to freeze any bagels. Service is prompt and courteous despite the ongoing lines of patrons! Plenty of parking in the Publix lot. Support your local businesses!

The last couple of times we've dined here, the staff's attitude has been borderline rude, and at…read moreleast one or two of our orders have been wrong. For example, baked salmon requested, but received lox; no onions requested and got onion but no tomato; missing sides. Each time the line was too long to get the issues fixed, so we didn't bother trying to get the right thing. Oh, and the "side" of fruit or potato salad? It's barely 2 tablespoons and laughably small. The only positive is that the bagels and contents are still pretty good. The other continuing issue is the place is always super messy, with trash cans overflowing and tables covered with debris from other diners. You will have to clean your own surfaces. I hope the manager/owner is reading all reviews, because the John's Creek location needs an employee attitude and cleanliness overhaul. They should hire an extra person to bus/clean tables during peak hours.

Pro bagel Super fan of Macon bagels. I had stopped here…read moreabout a year ago for a post hike brekkie sandwich and was wowed by their offerings. Since then I've stopped a few more times and wish I'd make it more. Their weekend specials are always super creative and delish. Way cute spot and the staff is always friendly with fast service. If you're in the area, this is a great breakfast or lunch spot!

Everything was excellent! Service was so great and so was the food. The bagels were fresh! The…read morebacon was perfectly crispy and my kids loved the blueberry muffin. Super cute and chill interior that's perfect for families. Will definitely be back if we're in the area.