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Einstein Bros. Bagels
901 W University Ave, Urbana, IL 61801, United States
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Einstein Bros. Bagels
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XI
Review №1

I love their Nova lox salmon bagel sooo much and this is a must for my every visit!

mi
Review №2

We order the bagelrito and the Texas brisket egg sandwich and were not disappointed!The service was fast and the staff was very friendly and courteous.This is a great place to fill your bagel urges!Great jobs people!

Jo
Review №3

Dont have any problems with them. They have a reward app as well.

Br
Review №4

Friendly staff, and very efficient. Also, the best tasting bagels Ive ever had.

Ke
Review №5

I come here very often, the staff is friendly and the food is fast and tasty!

Ja
Review №6

Its the only place in town Ive found to get a fresh bagel that doesnt just have the texture of bread cooked in a round shape, that has got that chewy bagel texture. The staff is consistently friendly, a rarity in food shops these days.

Li
Review №7

The service was good, and the store is clean. The bagels tasted just average.

Ma
Review №8

I really enjoy this bagel shop. The coffee is always fresh and the bagels are always delicious. Excellent friendly service!

Ia
Review №9

Delicious honey pretzel bagel as always

Ke
Review №10

You will need to specify the amount of cream cheese you want on your bagel. I ordered to two bagels one Asiago semi fresh with jalapeño cream cheese & one plain bagel with onion chive cream Cheese. Both were Good, but the amount of cream cheese lathered on both bagels would have fulfilled two or three more bagels!!!! Employees should focus on the craft of the food and less time gossiping!!!

de
Review №11

Beef brisket bagel was excellent for lunch

Sa
Review №12

Very nice, friendly staff. Love their sandwiches, which were fresh. Would recommend for breakfast and lunch.

Ka
Review №13

Always excellent quality. Good service

Ha
Review №14

The French toast bagel is super legit

Al
Review №15

Service here is really phenomenal. Staff is very friendly and very helpful. Great place to stop for a bite. They have a parking lot and a nicely appointed eating area. They tend to be a bit on the slow side, and their food is standard for an Einsteins, but still a good place to go.

St
Review №16

Busy, but not too busy. Got my regular order and was out the door in 10 minutes!

Jo
Review №17

Love the nova lox! Try it on an ancient grain bagel with a veggie schmear at an outdoor table. Yum!

Ha
Review №18

Personally, the wheat bagels are a bit dry. But a lot of the other sandwiches are pretty good

Me
Review №19

They always have kind staff with amazing bagels. Also, they offer curbside ordering currently with the virus going around so still pay patronage if you want a bagel!

Ap
Review №20

Love the mango ice tea!! Best bagels in town, six cheese and asiago are the best in my opinion!! Staff always friendly, fast service!!

Ca
Review №21

Extra cream cheese.

Jo
Review №22

I love Einstein Bros. And I have been to this location several times with great service but on my most recent visit I walked in to find noone working the counter. After several minutes of waiting someone finally came to greet me, they were just sitting at a table nearby (Im guessing on there break?). The girl who took my order looked like she didnt want to be there and took my order with a bad attitude the whole time. At least the guy who made my order was very nice.

Jo
Review №23

This location still had a good selection of bagels at 11am on Saturday, so they get five stars! The bagels are very good, too. Really enjoyed their apple cinnamon bagel.

Ki
Review №24

I’ve been to this branch a lot. It’s nice to sit there for a while and watch the activities at the busy intersection. If you get lucky, you might actually see a train passing through. The major issue with this place is its lack of plugs. It has many comfortable seats but almost none of them are close to an outlet. Adding a few of them here and there can definitely attract more customers.

Be
Review №25

Bagels arent dense enough. Theyre more like bread wheels. Their cream cheese is too fluffy and full of air. Its relatively inexpensive though.

Mo
Review №26

Staff always seems happy and happy to help. Service is always quick, and food is so good. I love their honey almond cream cheese.

Al
Review №27

My go-to spot for Einsteins in C-U. I love the atmosphere here with the large seating area, busy intersection outside, and wrap-around feel of the place. Service has always been stellar and they are pros at accepting the coupons I get in the mail. I will miss this place when I leave town.

G
Review №28

Nice place, very close to Carle hospital. Great variety of food and the Caribou Coffee drinks were nice. The bagels were fresh, I definitely recommend them.

Mi
Review №29

We are Saturday morning regulars since they first came to town. All the staff are very personable and remember our names. Try the power protein! And the bottomless cup of coffee cannot be beat!

J
Review №30

Love the bagels here. Im disappointed that they no longer have the blueberry schmear for the bagels. I also do not like the new cups that they have for the iced coffee they are small cups. Staff here is very polite and very fast. The bagel shop is clean and peaceful. I like being able to come sit and relax and not feel like Im being rushed out the door

It
Review №31

Good food. Smells amazing.

Wa
Review №32

Food is good. If a popular day is Saturday wouldnt you have more than one person preparing food for 7 customers? I waited for ten minutes to get a bagel. New management?

Ma
Review №33

The staff here is just lovely. From greeting me upon entry, taking my order, and casual conversation, I really felt welcome. When I was fixing my drink to my liking, they also informed me that they would be happy to add the sugar, cream, or other fixings directly to my order. So nice!

Ka
Review №34

Einstein Bagels has the best bagels around... and great coffee to boot. Fast efficient service!!

Ch
Review №35

Good place to get your breakfast bagel & drink fix. Ive been going here very often; just wish it was less pricey. But most food is really good.

Sv
Review №36

Awesome! Always fresh and with outdoor seating. The walls towards the street are huge windows which allows you to see outside and also get sunlight. Thank you to the architect who designed it.

Br
Review №37

A+ food and service.

Br
Review №38

Pretty decent bagle shop, they did tell me they were out of what I ordered but then gave me sort of what I originally ordered after I changed my order to oblige their lack of product, but they then gave me sort if what I originally ordered but still completely wrong which wasnt my original or secondary order, so I think they actually got my order wrong twice in the same order. I actually ADDED a star for that because its pretty impressive. At least there guy at the counter recognized the absurdity of the situation and apologized.

Kr
Review №39

Delicious options for food. Fast and friendly service.

Ju
Review №40

The best in town. Hands down.

Er
Review №41

The University Ave location has a really cool set-up. Nice location with friendly staff, food is good

Ju
Review №42

This is a very busy place so be prepared around morning, lunch, and dinner rush! Bagels are always fresh and their smears are really good! The only thing I dont like was the coffee blend. I think it was just that day but the milk was burnt for my mocha. Again these things happen as Ive been a barista before and understand that it happens. Great service, always with a smile too! Nice pick me ups for snacking or their brewed coffee is always great too!

En
Review №43

This is a great place for breakfast. They open early and their coffee is really great. The only bad thing is that they close at 4:00 pm. Sometimes I just want to have bagels for dinner and I cant get them.

K
Review №44

Staff are always polite. Food is always fresh. Service is always quick and accommodating.

Li
Review №45

I live 3hrs away... I try to get a dizen before I leave to freeze and have. Love the sesame!

Da
Review №46

Great place to grab a quick bite. Close to major roads, so it is good for a bagel on the go.

Te
Review №47

Really good but couldnt find a seat to🤣sit in,,,12;00 noon and they had closed the back room.

Ap
Review №48

Why is this location never open until 4pm? We’ve tried to go several*** times during summer and winter and they never have the same hours posted on google or their website.

Sa
Review №49

Great bagels! I recommend jalapeño chedder bagel with jalapeño salsa or apple cinnamon with honey almond! One star off because of no outlets.

Ro
Review №50

Theres nothing better than a fresh baked bagel!

Jo
Review №51

Einstein is a great environment, and the food and drinks are awesome. This location has a great staff, and they are very accommodating when getting a large group order to go. Try the everything bagel with salmon shmear!

Jo
Review №52

Great workers

Em
Review №53

Slow service but delicious food and drink

Be
Review №54

Arrived at 9:30am on Saturday for bagels, and they only had 2 types of bagels left. We waited approximately 20 minutes for 2 bagels, while the whole staff prepared a very large catering order. The restaurant was not busy, we should have received our food much sooner. Very poor service.

Ro
Review №55

The bagels were excellent would again easily they even have lunch options more like Brunch though. The service was very unorganized.

Ne
Review №56

The staff are pretty rude and imcompetent. Took my entire order and then told me the rewards system wasnt working, and the staff member wasnt even aware of that, another staff member told him after I made my whole order. Would not return to this particular location.

Er
Review №57

Maybe have a sign with what you are out of, the lines can get long which can be very very frustrating when the only thing you came in for is gone.

Se
Review №58

Friendly and helpful staff. Service is usually pretty quick. No surprise, they sell Einstein bagels.

Jo
Review №59

The food and coffee are good, the staff is friendly and efficient. The only down side is that its more expensive than Id like a bagel sandwich to be.

Do
Review №60

Innovative and great taste. Over priced. Decent service.

Ke
Review №61

Caribou coffee latte was good, wished they had more special lattes to choose from.

CL
Review №62

Its always slow. I was in there this Sunday morning and it wasnt very busy. Four people working and three of them are just standing around watching one guy prepare orders. Took them 10 minutes to fix my bagel with only 3 other orders in.

Pa
Review №63

Didnt know how to order special birthday item and misspelled my name and the coffee is cooked on hot plates. Better places in town.

Ha
Review №64

Great service, great bagels, chicken on sandwich a little undercooked but overall a good spot for breakfast and coffee

An
Review №65

Gotta do Einsteins whenever I am in town for a long weekend.

Ro
Review №66

Great bagels, a bit pricey but always a good experience.

So
Review №67

I wish catering brought toasters along to toast the bagels. Coffee is alright - would recommend soymilk or coconut milk as a non-dairy alternative to normal creamers.

Da
Review №68

Stood nearly 20 min today waiting for a toasted bagel with cream cheese. Finally we asked the cashier about it (who was staring out the window from the register). It turns out my order was ready and just sitting there. Meanwhile 3 other staff members were busy restocking the kitchen, oblivious to my order getting cold on the counter. This place is hit or miss on the customer service.

St
Review №69

Love their French toast Bagels in their almond spread delicious

St
Review №70

Love these bagels. Best bakery in town

Ro
Review №71

Always enjoy stopping by. Iced mocha cooled down a hot day.

Na
Review №72

The staff may remember the names of their regulars but they are surly and rude to new customers. Rude enough that I will make a point of avoiding this place in future.

Mi
Review №73

Quick service, great people, incredibly nice place to grab a quick bite or get some work done

D.
Review №74

Great food

Jo
Review №75

Great coffee, great service, good prices.

Ni
Review №76

Used to be better, seems like they have a hard time keeping good employees.

Pe
Review №77

I go there regularly for the excellent bagels and coffee!

Ve
Review №78

Variety may not be the best, the breakfast bagel I had was scrumptious.

Li
Review №79

Good

Br
Review №80

Great service, try the Nova Lox. Its delicious.

Em
Review №81

Great food for breakfast or lunch. Lots of choices. The place was busy and food did take some time but it didnt take away from the experience.

Je
Review №82

This one is fancy and the food/coffee is great. Spent so much time here, loved it.

정보
Review №83

Kindly workers

De
Review №84

Consistently great food and friendly staff.

an
Review №85

Nova lox sandwich is my favorite and their coffee is always wonderful.

Ro
Review №86

Always good food, order is correct and the team is super friendly!

SP
Review №87

Great quick breakfast

Ra
Review №88

Love the hazelnut coffee! Their cinnamon sugar and blueberry bagels are my favorite

Jo
Review №89

Always have great tasting bagels and love the cups!

Ju
Review №90

Solid bagel joint! Friendly workers, quick service.

Da
Review №91

Nice place. Plenty of places to sit and talk, etc.

Jo
Review №92

Delicious items, but a bit pricey for breakfast-to-go.

Aa
Review №93

I’ve gone the other location many times and never had an issue. I went to the University Ave. location and ordered a Nova Lov everything bagel, toasted with chive and onion cc, and an everything bagel, toasted with chive onion cc with tomato and onion. I received an untoasted Nova Lox with plain cc and a toasted everything bagel with no cc and onion and tomato. It took too long and too many mistakes.

ed
Review №94

Ordered a BLT on a onion bagel and got some sandwich on a roll never returning to this place again

Pa
Review №95

Great coffee and bagels!

Ke
Review №96

I use to go in here all the time. They got a new store manager and he doesnt care about a thing. Dont go to lincoln ave location if you want good customer service

W
Review №97

Great bagels! Friendly staff @ the University store!

he
Review №98

Great bagels!! Love their breakfast options

Jo
Review №99

My go-to location for self-serve coffee.

St
Review №100

Rude staff happened to be working... kept waiting and gave away what we ordered to others and that was the last of it.

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  • Address:901 W University Ave, Urbana, IL 61801, United States
  • Site:https://locations.einsteinbros.com/us/il/urbana/901-w-university-ave?y_source=1_OTA1MDE0MS03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D
  • Phone:+1 217-344-7520
Categories
  • Bagel shop
  • Bakery
  • Breakfast restaurant
  • Cafe
  • Coffee shop
Working hours
  • Monday:6AM–1:30PM
  • Tuesday:6AM–1:30PM
  • Wednesday:6AM–1:30PM
  • Thursday:6AM–1:30PM
  • Friday:6AM–1PM
  • Saturday:7AM–1PM
  • Sunday:6AM–1:30PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Dine-in:No
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff get temperature checks:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
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