My husband and I decided to go out on a whim to get breakfast and we found this cozy little gem in Mankato. Let me start out by saying I never eat breakfast at all, and if I do I take a couple bites and I'm done. I had the best breakfast and ate it all!!! I had an everything bagel with garlic, scallion cream cheese and sprouts. I can't wait to back again next weekend to try the cinnamon rolls. The service was great and quick considering there was a line the entire time we were there. The girls were so welcoming and kind, with big smiles and just a great overall attitude. Love the atmosphere, love everything about it, nothing but good things to say! If I could give more than 5 stars I would. read more

Such a cute little place that we stopped by for lunch. We had a relatively bigger breakfast so this bagel shop came perfect for lunch bites. We ordered the mini bagel pack with a tub of specialty cream cheese. Our favorite was the monthly special bagel - salted chipotle cheese. The only thing is they were out of plates, it's hard to eat without a plate read more

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Tandem is a perfect breakfast or lunch stop in downtown Mankato. It is perfect for a quick, easy sit down bite in a cute little coffee shop. My favorite is the healthy melt, an open faced sandwich with all the veggies, cheese, and I always add roast beef. The scotcheroos and energy balls are also great. read more

Tandem Bagels - Healthy Melt - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

I'm T the Wickersham clinic. Stopped at your shop for a bagel and coffee. Your staff member was fantastic. Polite, friendly, and kind. A ten all the way. The bagel was outstanding. I was a baker most my life starting in 1972. Even I would have a hard time baking one better than this wad. read more

Food and service is great! It's really cute inside and the menu is way bigger than I'd have expected! Got 2 sausage egg and cheese sandwiches on sesame and 2 iced caramel macchiatos. Both orders were good and speedy! read more

Tandem Bagels - Sausage egg and cheese on a sesame bagel and an iced caramel macchiato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

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I was in Mankato for a conference and the first morning we were subjected to convention center coffee which could be argued was a loose interpretation of coffee, left my group of convention comrades jonesing for the real thing. Tandem coffee and bagels was the closest spot in walking distance to the convention center. We promptly filed in and ordered our coffee drug of choice. The staff worked quickly given the long line of coffee and bagel orders. It was impressive given the tight timeline we were on and there were 6 of us in addition to a robust morning of locals present. I ordered a hot Miel with oat milk, it was delicious. Some of us had bagels and one of us had their vegan scone, all were delicious. Their homemade cream cheese is creative and different. The vegan pastry option and milk alternatives was a lifesaver for our dear friend who has an allergy to milk- a real allergy, the Epi pen kind of allergy and not the get gas and take a lactaid version.. She was able to have something for breakfast that kept her alive and fueled in more ways than one. All in all, the coffee was good, the prices were reasonable and didn't feel like the assault on bank accounts like so many of the big chain monsters. Their pastry's are beautiful, the alternative options and deviation from mainstream basics was greatly appreciated. We'll be back tomorrow morning! Hit this spot up and tip them with the appreciation they deserve for keeping a small business up and running and compensating staff well enough that they don't go work for Dunkin Donuts down the road. read more

Stopped by while driving through Mankato and was so glad I did! The vermont bagel sandwich is so delicious, and the staff was very kind! Coffee was good as well! read more

My first visit to Tandem Bagels was outstanding. The employees were extremely friendly and the food was outstanding. The ambiance was very welcoming, clean and featured local artist's work on display. I would highly recommend stopping in and giving Tandem a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

Very busy spot, and for good reason! Delicious bagels and coffee make this shop more than worth the wait. Support this small business!

An easy to find spot in Mankato. Right on the corner with easy access to parking. Not a huge selection for breakfast. I would recommend coming here for a light lunch. I got the egg and cheese sandwich and added bacon and avocado- wasn't the best bagel I've had. The rest of my family ordered from the lunch side of the menu. The sandwiches looked better to be honest. One got the pizza bagel which I was regretting I didn't order. The other ordered the Nicollet Bike Shop which looked AMAZING. Turkey, avocado, provolone, lettuce, tomato, Mayo, and onions. Not a big selection for bagels either. I guess they are know for their bagel called kitchen sink which is basically an everything bagel. Cool experience with tables inside and outside. read more

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Great place to meet friends for coffee or for one of their bagel sandwiches. There is usually parking available on the street. Their menu changes often enough to keep things interesting. It's great to have a salad option at a bagel place. read more

Fantastic morning stop for our anniversary get away! The employees were friendly and cheerful. My husband loved his plain bagel with cinnamon sugar cream cheese. The bagels were cooked to perfection and the atmosphere was cute and simple. read more

healthy melt was chef's kiss! hot chocolate (with coconut milk was excellent as well. they had gluten free bagel options too! read more

Tandem Bagels - healthy melt was chef's kiss! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

The atmosphere, bagels, and people are awesome! Will definitely be back to try something new! Got a kitchen sink breakfast sandwich and specialty coffee! YUM! read more

Great service, cute location, good coffee and yummy bagels. We got the servers reco of egg sausage with sun dried tomato spread on an onion bun and it was delicious read more

Located within walking distance from my apartment. Tandem is the perfect place to grab a bagel sandwich and a tasty coffee beverage to accompany. Having lived in Mankato for a short time, I'm always on the hunt for a breakfast/brunch type of place. Tandem is the perfect spot. Staff here is very friendly and helpful in helping you navigate the menu. All the choices for coffee sounded so great it was hard to choose. I opted for a breakfast bagel sandwich and an iced coffee. Both my food and drink were ready to go within 15min. There is plenty of room to sit inside and take your time and enjoy your meal. Along the walls, there is also some neat artwork to look at from local artists. Thankful to have this place so close when in the mood for a bite and a delicious coffee. read more

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If you're downtown Mankato you need to swing into Tandem Bagel. They have the best bagels and cream cheese spreads, not to mention lots of bagel sandwiches, soups, coffee drinks and salads. The staff was friendly and service was quick. It's a cozy little restaurant, so if you're feeding a big group get your bagels to go! read more

Tandem Bagels always has the freshest bagels you can find and they never disappoint. Whether it's just a bagel with cream cheese or one of their bagel sandwiches, they always go above and beyond with the care of how they are put together. You can even request the bagel be untoasted with a container of cream cheese if you would rather make it fresh at home. I have yet to try the coffee at Tandem, but the entire place smells amazing! read more

Best bagels around, (only bagels around), but still quality. Bagels are made in Mankato and brought to Northfield. I highly recommend the Vermont breakfast sandwich. I usually find coffee somewhere else because there are so many other options. Service is great and quick. read more

Staying downtown Mankato I was looking for a local place to grab a quick bite. I enjoyed an egg and cheese on a kitchen sink bagel with an iced mocha. The bagel was chewy and had a great taste. The mocha was a perfect balance of chocolate and espresso. read more

Everything we had (and we tried a lot) at Tandem Bagels was delicious! We were in Mankato for a wedding and made a point to go here every morning so we could keep trying more great bagel combinations! The "flying penguin" egg salad bagel was my favorite, but the Bicce with avocado, black beans and queso was a very close second! The almond croissant was excellent too, as well as the pumpkin spice latte with house made mix!! Highly recommend everyone stop in here- there is a fireplace, board games and a decent amount of seating (we never had to wait) this is definitely a hidden gem! read more

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Best bagels in town! My son and I love stopping in for a delicious bagel and flavored cream cheese and also the various Bagel Sandwiches. read more

Yummy breakfast and drinks! They are quick with service and even offer a pick up window if you are in a hurry! They have the best bagel sandwiches for breakfast, If I could go here everyday I would! They never disappoint and their coffee is homemade tasting! Give this place a try! We love local businesses! read more

AMAZING BAGELS! I find so much joy in supporting local businesses, and tandem bagels far exceeded my expectations! I got a jalapeño bagel with some of their yummy homemade cream cheese, and let me tell you, I will not need to ever get a bagel from a big chain place ever again! HIGHLY recommend read more

This is decent bagel joint. I don't love it but I don't hate it. It's simply satisfactory. I wouldn't go out of my way to stop there but if I was nearby and I needed a bagel fix, I wouldn't hesitate. The ambience is pleasant and has a nice contemporary feel. I haven't been in there for a while so I will probably go there again and see if I have anything new to add. read more

Tour de France is my go to! Great small place plenty of options for bagels and more. Have yet to be disappointed when I visit them.

Stopped for a quick meal on a trip to Mankato. It's so nice to have a gluten free, vegan meal option from a small business! Pickup was easy and quick and felt responsible during this time. Highly recommend the grain bowl as a filling lunch option! read more

Great service. And wonderful coffee and breakfast sandwich. From Saint Louis and we had the best breakfast and the absolute best Vanilla Latte. Great prices. Will definitely be back and enjoy this place again. Just wish one was open in St Louis read more

Loved this place! It was exactly what we needed - delicious food, made with care, at a place we can get in and out of in less than 30 minutes. We had been planning to go to Number 4 across the street, but we walked into the lobby and immediately walked back out. Lucky for us, Tandem Bagels was ready and waiting! Staff was courteous and helpful, service was efficient, and food was delicious and appropriately priced. I don't find myself passing through Mankato very often, but I'm so happy to know this little gem is there! read more

Phenomenal breakfast place in Mankato. Wish they served breakfast later than 11am but it is well worth it to make a trip.

Good breakfast and bagels. Heads up can be very busy on weekends so consider ordering ahead pick up

We were in Mankato for a long weekend & visited Tandem Bagels not once, but twice! My BF & I each got bagels with cream cheese, iced coffee or iced tea & then split a sweet pastry. Everything we had was delicious, but our favorites were the onion bagel with the bacon & scallion cream cheese & the caramel roll with pecans. The staff were friendly & they were hustling (they were busy!). I worked for a couple of hours the second day & I was impressed with how many customers the staff greeted by name. I wish we had a shop like this in our hometown! read more

I love Tandem! When I first moved to Mankato about 10 months ago, Tandem became my normal Saturday morning routine. The bagels are fantastic and there is a wide variety of options. They have creative and clever sandwich options that span well beyond the typical bagel shop's breakfast sandwiches. I recommend the Flying Penguin (egg salad) on a kitchen sink (everything bagel). They always ask if I would like the filling removed from my bagel to make room for my egg salad, and I always say yes! They are usually very busy so they often run out of bagel choices in the afternoon and it, at times, seems unorganized. Really though, they are just popular and regularly have a line of customers waiting. If you plan to dine in, make sure you grab a table when you see one, with it so busy, they run out quickly. Only complaint is that the space is so small. I have never had a bad experience! read more

Whenever you find a place that makes chocolate chip bagels, you have won over our family. The tasty, chewy bagels offer a flavor for everyone. Our only complaint . . . a little light on the number of chips. We also enjoyed the coffee brew and a plain bagel with cream cheese. There is space to sit outside on the side of the building, or enjoy the beautiful job they have done on the interior. Staff was very friendly, even on the very busy morning we were there! read more

We always take company to Tandem for breakfast or brunch bagels. Highly recommend them.

I am a frequent visitor at Tandem Bagels. They have the best bagel sandwiches in town and for reasonable prices. I try to order something new every time but my favorite is their healthy melt on an onion bagel. Also, they offer a wide variety of coffee drinks that never disappoint. I come for the bagels and coffee but stay for the atmosphere. Tandem Bagels is a great place to hang out and work on upcoming projects, papers, etc. read more

Tandem Bagels - Healthy Melt and Honest Tea :P - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

I wanted to state that I was super excited to eat at this cute restaurant. The atmosphere is charming and the staff are so nice. However, I was unpleasantly surprised that the cost of their sandwiches seems to be so pricy for the amount of food that you get. I understand that everything has gone up so they have to adjust for the cost of inflation, but I rarely eat out due to my own financial limitations and would not do so at this restaurant because of these high prices. I hope they do succeed because we need more restaurants in this city to make it. I wish them the best. read more

We must have picked the wrong time to visit as it seemed the workers were mostly new and didn't know what was going on. I got a salad that was pretty good but most things were quite overpriced. Most of the bagel sandwiches were $6+ and didn't come with anything else. I ordered an iced earl grey tea. The menu says all tea can be served iced or hot. I was given a green tea and told that was the only one they could do iced. But that I could do the earl grey in a bag with ice water. Okay. However I got a cup of Luke warm water with a tea bag. I also had to go back and ask for a baked good that was forgotten from my order. Overall, the food was a little too overpriced, but I'm guessing we got weird service because of new workers and it normally wouldn't be so disorganized. read more

Great breakfast. The smear was the best I've had here. Bengals good too. Definitely would recommend. Absolutely a 5 star!!!!

Oh my! Delightfully tasty bagels. There are so few local bagel shops in the TC and was excited on my visit to Mankato to see one! Bagels are soft and fresh, though a little on the small side. Great shmear options too. I went with a breakfast sandwhich and it was bomb! read more